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“Can This 8-yr-old Produce a Song He's Never Heard?”

@milesmusickid · 2.3M followers

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An 8-year-old boy is challenged to produce a song he has never heard before. He listens to the isolated vocals of Britney Spears' "Toxic" and then uses a keyboard and music software to create his own instrumental arrangement. He then reacts to hearing the original song for the first time.

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33M
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10.9%
Engagement
90/100
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Why it worked

The video works because it showcases a child's impressive talent and creativity, creating a sense of wonder and entertainment. The challenge aspect, where he hasn't heard the original song, builds curiosity and anticipation. The reveal of the original song and his reaction adds a satisfying conclusion, making it highly shareable and engaging for a broad audience interested in music, challenges, and wholesome content.

unique conceptengaging personality of the childeducational aspect of music productionhigh emotional payoff with the revealhigh production value
music productionchallengesentertainment

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