Track Deconstruction: Bronski Beat – ‘Smalltown Boy’

We’re back with another deconstruction, this time with our Head of Education and Development and master of Track Deconstructions, Ski Oakenfull. In this video, Ski breaks down Bronski Beat’s classic hit, ‘Smalltown Boy’. If you’re new here and not familiar with what a deconstruction entails, it’s where we take a well-known track, break it down to […]

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Deconstruction: Tones And I – ‘Dance Monkey’

We’re back with another deconstruction, this time with our very own Course Content Developer Risa T stepping in to break down Tones And I’s giant hit, ‘Dance Monkey’. If you’re new here and not familiar with what a deconstruction entails, it’s where we take a well-known track, break it down to its core elements and recreate it […]

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Track Deconstruction: Todd Terje – ‘Inspector Norse’ Live at LMC 2020

Earlier this year we attended the first-ever London Music Conference at Fabric London. Whilst there, our Head of Education and Development, Ski Oakenfull, treated the event-goers to a live deconstruction of Todd Terje’s excellent track, ‘Inspector Norse’, breaking down the production techniques, music theory, sound design and more. If you’d like to learn more about producing, mixing, mastering and […]

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Track Deconstruction: Avicii – ‘SOS’ ft. Aloe Blacc Live at IMS Malta

Last year we returned to the inspiring International Music Summit in Malta where our Head of Curriculum, Ski Oakenfull, shared one of his famous deconstructions. This time Ski turned his focus to one of dance music’s biggest legends, the late Avicii, breaking down his track ‘SOS’ ft. Aloe Blacc. The collaboration between the producer and singer […]

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Top 3 Deconstructions: 2019

Our Point Blank Deconstructions have become one of the many reasons those thirsty for Music Production & Sound Engineering knowledge regularly visit our site and keep coming back time and time again. For those of you who may not be familiar with what one of our deconstructions entails, it’s where Ski Oakenfull, our lead course developer, takes a […]

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Watch our Latest Ableton Live Track Deconstruction: Björk – ‘Venus As A Boy’

We’re back with another Deconstruction from our Head of Curriculum and master of Deconstructions, Ski Oakenfull. This time, Ski unveils the magic behind Björk’s track ‘Venus As A Boy’ breaking down each of the track’s elements and carefully mapping them together. You can check out Ski’s catalogue of deconstructions on our YouTube channel and don’t […]

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Track Deconstruction w/ Risa T: Ariana Grande – ‘No Tears Left to Cry’

We’re back with another Track Deconstruction, this time from one of our Course Developers, Risa T. In her first-ever deconstruction for Point Blank, Risa T tackles Ariana Grande’s infectious ‘No Tears Left to Cry’, breaking down each element from the Billboard Hot 100 track. ‘No Tears Left to Cry’ was released by Republic Records in 2018 and has […]

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Watch our Latest Ableton Live Track Deconstruction: Halsey – ‘Without Me’

We’re excited to share a brand new Deconstruction from our Head of Curriculum and master of Deconstructions, Ski Oakenfull. This time, Ski pulls back the curtain on American singer-songwriter Halsey’s mega-hit, ‘Without Me’, exploring each of the track’s elements. You can check out Ski’s catalogue of deconstructions on our YouTube channel and don’t forget to check out […]

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Watch Ski Deconstruct Adamski’s #1 Hit ‘Killer’ w/ Bonus Interview

We’re back with Ski Oakenfull for an extra special deconstruction of Adamski’s huge 90s hit, ‘Killer’, featuring soul-sensation, Seal. Today’s deconstruction is particularly special as we were joined by Adamski himself to answer some questions about his processes, how he hooked up with Seal for the track and his career before delving into the magic behind his anthemic ‘Killer’. In […]

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Watch All of Our Free Track Deconstructions in One Place

If you’re new to the world of music production it can sometimes be difficult to identify the different elements which make up a track. That’s one of the reasons why we began our popular deconstruction series which helps you learn how to quickly build beats from scratch all by yourself. If you’re unfamiliar with what one of our deconstructions is, it’s where […]

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