The Black Keys is a two-man blues-rock group from Akron, Ohio, United State… Read Full Bio ↴The Black Keys is a two-man blues-rock group from Akron, Ohio, United States which formed in 2001, consisting of singer and guitarist Dan Auerbach and drummer Patrick Carney. The band name was inspired by a schizophrenic artist and friend in Akron, who used the term "black keys" to describe things he disliked or people he did not trust. The Black Keys have roots in traditional blues and psychedelic rock stylings.

They released their first album, The Big Come Up, in 2002, followed by Thickfreakness in 2003, and Rubber Factory in 2004. October 2005 saw the release of the DVD Live, recorded live at The Metro Theatre in Sydney, Australia March 18, 2005. In 2006 they released Magic Potion, as well as the lesser-known Chulahoma and a single version of Your Touch.

One of their trademarks is their preference for simple, lo-fi recording techniques. They refuse to use big-name studios, and do most recording, producing, and mixing themselves. Most of Thickfreakness was recorded in about 14 hours in Carney's basement, using only an early 80's Tascam 388 8-track recorder. Often, their recordings still have background noises (such as an owl hooting).

The Black Keys have achieved increasing critical acclaim and recognition since their debut album, which itself received praise from Rolling Stone magazine. Time magazine named them one of the "10 Best Acts of 2003" (behind OutKast and The White Stripes). They have supported a number of bands: they toured with Sleater-Kinney in 2003, had a short stint opening for Beck, have recently opened for Radiohead on the American leg of their brief 2006 tour, and performed at Lollapalooza in 2005 and 2007. In addition to this, they were also well-liked by influential British radio DJ John Peel and appeared on both Late Night with Conan O'Brien and The Late Show with David Letterman. Famous followers of the band include Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant, Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top, Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood of Radiohead, and Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammet. Matt Helders, drummer for the Arctic Monkeys, can be seen in a Black Keys T-Shirt in an interview on MTV's RAW.

Their song "When the Lights Go Out" was featured in the 2007 film Black Snake Moan, and also on the soundtrack for that movie. The Black Keys were included in the soundtrack of the 2003 movie School of Rock with their song, "Set You Free". "Lies" was featured in the conclusion of the February 4, 2009 episode of Lie to Me. One of their songs, "Girl Is on My Mind", was used in a 2006 Sony Ericsson advertisement, starring the tennis players Ana Ivanović and Daniela Hantuchová, gaining the band more commercial recognition. It was also used in a 2006 Victoria's Secret commercial featuring Heidi Klum and could be heard in the movies Rest Stop and Cashback. Their song "10 am Automatic" was used in the video game MLB '06: The Show, The O.C., The Go-Getter, and was also used in a 2007 American Express commercial starring Shaun White. "Your Touch" was featured in a 2007 Lee's jeans commercial, and can be heard both in an episode of NBC's Friday Night Lights and in an episode of "Eastbound and Down". Their cover "Grown So Ugly" can be heard in the background of the going away party in the 2007 film Cloverfield. "Strange Times" is used in Grand Theft Auto IV on the in-game radio station Radio Broker. "Strange Times" can also be heard during a preview for ABC's The Mole, and the trailer for season three of the Showtime series Dexter, as well as a promo for Gossip Girl. Their song "Just Got To Be" is used on the soundtrack for the video game NHL 08, and "Hard Row" is featured in the premiere episode of the FX show Sons of Anarchy. Sons of Anarchy has gone on to use "Keep Me" in both Episodes 6 and 7, as well as "Busted" in episode 7. The song "Lies" is featured in the advertising campaign for the third season of HBO's Big Love. "The Breaks" can be heard in Guy Ritchie' film RocknRolla. "Your Touch" can also be heard in the HBO series "Entourage" in the episode "Manic Monday", during the opening scenes. The song "Psychotic Girl" is featured the episode "Messin' with the Kid" in season 6 of One Tree Hill. "I'll Be Your Man" is the opening theme song for the HBO show Hungand was also featured in an episode of the FX Network show Rescue Me. "Your Touch" can also be heard in the film Zombieland and in an episode of "Eastbound and Down" on HBO. The song "I Got Mine" has been used in HBO's sports reality series 24/7 Pacquiao-Hatton" [13] as well as background music for the 2009 American League Championship Series. The song "Next Girl" is featured in the in game radio of Saints Row the Third.

Their fourth record that Danger Mouse produced Attack & Release was out April 1st 2008. The duo's fifth album is the first one recorded in a proper studio.

The Band's fifth album, "Brothers" was released in spring 2010 and has seen increasing amounts of exposure to the "Dancing T-Rex" video for the song "Tighten Up" that went viral...until the band asked it to be removed because they felt it made light of their music. A proper video was released later in 2010, featuring Dan Auerbach and Pat Carney at a playground and was pushed on the band's official YouTube channel, as well as through the iTunes and Zune marketplaces. The track "Tighten Up" was also used as the background music for a Subaru Legacy commercial and on the FIFA 2011 Soundtrack.

The Black Keys' seventh studio album, "El Camino," was released on the 6th of December 2011. Co-produced by Danger Mouse, the album was released to critical acclaim, receiving positive reviews from The Rolling Stones, NME and more. Melissa Maerz of Entertainment Weekly commented on "El Camino", saying that "El Camino trades the soulful stylings of Brothers for harder-driving, faster-riffing rock & roll". At the 55th Annual Grammy Awards, El Camino won the award for Best Rock Album, while "Lonely Boy" received multiple honors, taking 'Best Rock Performance' and 'Best Rock Song'. The album has sold 1.4 million copies in the United States to date.

The Black Keys' eighth studio album, Turn Blue, was released on May 12, 2014 to generally favorable reviews.

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I Got Mine
The Black Keys Lyrics

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I was a movin' man
In my younger days
But I've grown out
Of my ramblin' ways

I left that road
So far behind
And now I know

I got mine
I got mine
I got mine
Oh baby I got mine

So baby when I rolled
I rolled deep
So much so
I couldn't get no sleep

Rock and roll hustle
All the time
And now I know baby

I got mine
I got mine
I got mine
Oh baby I got mine

I got mine
I got mine
I got mine
Oh baby I got mine

Overall Meaning

The Black Keys' "I Got Mine," featured on their album Attack & Release, is a song about self-discovery, self-reliance, and the end of a journey. In the lyrics, the singer reminisces about his past as a traveling man, always on the move, but now he's grown out of his rambling ways and left that road far behind. The line "And now I know" suggests that he's found what he's been searching for, and that he's content with what he has - he's got his, and that's enough.

The second verse tells us more about the singer's past experiences, specifically his rock and roll hustle. He and his band worked tirelessly, rolling deep and barely getting any sleep, but now he knows that all that hard work was worth it - he's got his. The repetition of the phrase "I got mine" throughout the song adds emphasis to this idea of self-reliance and contentment.

Overall, "I Got Mine" is a powerful and introspective song with a deep message. It encourages listeners to reflect on their own journeys and search for contentment within themselves.

Line by Line Meaning

I was a movin' man
I used to be a restless person who was always on the move.

In my younger days
This was a characteristic of mine that was more prominent when I was younger.

But I've grown out
However, I have now matured and changed my ways.

Of my ramblin' ways
I no longer feel the need to wander aimlessly without a clear sense of direction.

I left that road
I have consciously made the decision to abandon that path I was on and moved on.

So far behind
I have put a good amount of distance between that past and me.

And now I know
And as a result of that decision, I have acquired some important knowledge.

I got mine
I have gotten what I was looking for or what I needed, regardless of what other people may think or have done.

Oh baby I got mine
My success or gain is something that I feel good about and that I want to celebrate with others.

So baby when I rolled
When I used to live a more reckless lifestyle.

I rolled deep
I really committed myself to that lifestyle and went all in.

So much so
To the extent that it impaired my ability to function properly.

I couldn't get no sleep
I was so consumed with that lifestyle that I had trouble getting rest or peace of mind.

Rock and roll hustle
This lifestyle was characterized by a lot of energy, ambition, and drive.

All the time
I was constantly on the go and consumed with that pursuit.

And now I know baby
But now, reflecting back on it, I have gained some clarity and understanding.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DANIEL QUINE AUERBACH, PATRICK JAMES CARNEY

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2y↑1

hahaha coincidence ? :)

@rocnred

@@DomSigalas Oh, I don't think so! They got it going on. BOOM!

@flumetron

Fascinating but I shudder to think what it has all cost 🤔! And of course, Dom would have a Dominator desk: kind of appropriate wouldn't you say. 😉

@juliancroot

2y↑1

If I had the space I'd replicate your entire studio, but in the real world I have to make do with software in my 5' square space.
Brilliant video Dom, you deserve every success in life.
By the way, your background music in this video is awesome!

@thaexception3406

Look into access analog’s hardware gear over the cloud!

@MarvelJAM

2y↑1

I would bet that the RME interface will be pulling everything together along with the desktop control. The routing is super flexible and rock solid

@Studioinsession

2y↑1

Holyyyy Cowwwww! 😄👍

@daftdogjw

2y↑1

Great run-through Dom….. you have put together a really impressive setup….. very cool….. but undoubtedly matched by the professional quality of what you produce, both musically and in terms of video content. Keep at it dude….. we all love what you do :-)

@DomSigalas

Thank you so much John! <3 Lots of love back!

@philippe-lebel

Your studio and your stuffs are amazing. To tell the truth the light help a lot to make it look great. The disposition and the quality of furnitures contribute to make it very pleasant. You must feel calm and focus in room of that sort.
I project to add some light to my humble home studio because it's make room beautiful and pleasant for working.

@DomSigalas

Light makes a HUGE difference for sure. It really sets the mood!

@robyr7939

51w

Very amazing studio, wonderful !!!

@sergerymar636

no questions, simply beautiful!

@_patrikjay_

46w

Awesome studio, super smart having a trackball and keyboard by the synths to control the daw. Great video

@dingbatjack1234

Would love a Bettermaker Mastering Eq video!

@licken01

Thank you Dom. You are so delightful

@philbartlett6918

Thanks so much, legend.

@Errorformed_audio

Thanks for sharing!

It would be exciting to hear the zahl eq/see your more detailed perspective.

@blahdeblah3731

Dom thanks for the heads up on the wireless remote control for power sockets, 1000 times better than putting the plugged power cable into the units, it’s a brilliant solution to the fact of no on/off power switches on the UF8 & UC1

@MarcoPolux

Now that´s a ship!

@Tk5869

2y↑5

@@DomSigalas Thank you very much. Too kind, but YOU are the real GURU!

@miroosa3010

Great Setup from great Musican...

@johnathandelrio

34w

Great tour! Thank you

@JMCV2

14w

A lot of knowledge to drive all this

@soundsafoolmusic

2y↑1

Are you going to talk about the sound treatment and lighting. All helps with creative flow

@NoirEtBlancVie

@user-ix5rz4lc2o

2y↑1

Very nice hardware inside your studio!
I recently bought cubase 12 , had use it when they called it sx3 and artic as I remember, actually more finesse in the layout of cubase let’s see if can learn some tips specially for fast navigation with shortcuts etc.. btw it’s a mess to do it but if you can explain more about wires from computer to hardware front on desktop (will check again when you talk about AD/DA)

@VSARecordsDelhi

39w

Dom sir. I have no words for u. But i have a feeling only a emoji can explain ❤

@Ultimate_Wasabi

2y↑1

Please review the SSL UF8.

@HiFi-Yeah

Serious gear! 🙇

@riharrds

44w

Awesome studio - thx for inspiration :)

@cezarciucium5580

I'm glad to see your studio with millions of hardwares! But I would also like to see the millions of hits with the millions of views!

@DomSigalas

2y↑1

I am more than grateful that I am able to work in the music industry full time- it wasn't easy but totally worth it. Sometimes you don't need millions of views to be sucessful and happy with what you're doing- remember, there are massive composers out there (see film composers)- they don't have millions of views and they are in the "background" but they are the biggest of all ;)

@cezarciucium5580

Hi Dom! Don;t get me wrong! i so much appreciate your talent and music skills! I watch your all videos and i know how hard is to becom a hi level musician like you did! (Sorry for English)

@reavismitchell6031

Great Tour! Love your gear choices. Thanks man ;-)

@MythixMusic1

snacks and notepad out. Lets go!

@aleksamrkela831

Awesome studio! And you're absolutely right about not buying vintage synths: it has diminishing returns written all over it.

@Fwuzeem

Amazing!!

@thaexception3406

Enjoy it! Access Analog just got the CL1B and more. They also use Lynx converters. Amazing I have access to that equipment now!! But I might want to get me my own RND Portico Masterbuss as a backup because that is the one for me!

@DomSigalas

The Portico is brilliant!

@mrfleamino9350

Amazing studio Dom thank you

@mohammedabduljabbar-kg4wp

I was waiting impatiently for the part about the analogue effects and you knew everyone was!!! By the way i have a lynx hilo and now im eager to see how it sounds like if you clip it!

@DomSigalas

1y↑1

Check my latest video then ❤️❤️❤️

@mohammedabduljabbar-kg4wp

@@DomSigalas will do!! Thanks bro ❤️

@Keyboardnut99

Nice setup Dom!

@JackParker

Yep that's awesome!! 🤩

@athonygraham8353

2y↑1

Awesome! Do you have a stereo bus with always on specific analogue modules? Does your stereo bus change or is it an always on permanent chain? It would be cool to see where and in what order you have the HG2 in your mix bus chain, before or after compression or EQ.

@chizzulwinduh1941

Yeah, I'd like to know more about this and whether you have the stereo bus modules chained, in what order or do you have the modules on their own input/ output on your interface and how you'd do that deal with signal delay compensation if you were doing it that way?

@_pokies

Thanks

@djvictornova9188

Beautiful Studio ..... Congrats

@guidokamper8005

2y↑1

Thank you very much for the tour. it's a great studio and I see the fun, producing music in this atmosphere. Regarding to acoustic treatment: it seems to be a rather small room, are the bass traps really sufficient to get a linear sound? what did you do on the ceiling?

@MichaelBeckerMusic

2y↑1

Dom, thanks for allowing us into your studio. Impressive equipment! I was wondering if you use any UAD DSP accelerators/plugins?

@jeffschwisow

Well that was fun!!! Thanks so much for the tour, Dom. I love that we don't just get an insight into what you have but there are always tidbits about why you have something and how you use it! 😊
I am curious about something you didn't talk about...the monitor arm for your BenQ monitor! Not very sexy but looking for something with the range of motion yours has and works with a monitor bridge.
Something else that caught my ears...acoustic curtains. WTF?! That's something I'll need to check out as I have one wall with windows in my studio and I've always wonder how to handle them acoustically.

Thanks again, mate!

@DomSigalas

2y↑1

Thanks so much Jeff! here is the link to the Vesa mount I use: https://amzn.to/3Qbkljv

@jeffschwisow

@@DomSigalas Awesome, mate. Thanks!

@MR_Cellarpop

Thanks for the tour. Great if you do a video about the Bettermaker Mastering EQ. Best/Mathias

@DomSigalas

2y↑1

Sure thing!

@KutayYavuzMusic

1000th like comes from me to this amazing studio!

@bbensoy

43w

Lovely environment! Do you use Lynx ADAT connection for Cranbourne?

@chrisamexas4226

21w

Dom, I watched the entire video because I was really curious about a particular device on your desk, and you didn't tell us what it is!!! it sits just to the right of your trackball (check video around 12:11). it's silver color, has two yellow lights turned on, about 12 buttons, a large black knob, and 3 more buttons on the bottom. What is that thing?? Thanks for the tour, and congratulations!

@user-vv4do6hi7m

Great video and great deck! Please make a video of Strem deck by Elgato. Does it work well with the new midi remote system of Cubase? Or it works by the old generic remote? Think to by Elgato but don't know. Hope for your answer! Thanks 🙏

@whitelionmuzikproductionz9725

Dual Mono MS compression using the built in mid side matrix on the SSL Fusion would be nice!

@EdungerMusic

I would love to hear your thoughts/comparisons of the stream deck XL and Loupedeck CT, how you have used them both, pros and cons - thank you for sharing, this video is awesome!

@DomSigalas

2y↑1

I love them both but for different things. The Loupedeck I found more usefull for photo/video editing- in the end, the Monogram felt better for controlling Cubase.

@theweaz9975

Great Vid

@stratquebec

Dom, what a great studio this is!
I would like to have an idea how all this material is wired together and how it communicates with Cubase?

@ericbrody57

Great demo man! If you ever need anything from Vintage King, give me a shout! Always happy to help hook it up 👍

@DomSigalas

Thank you Eric! Highly appreciated!

@valleyken

Awesome.

@gumminenivijaybabu7576

Superb loved it studio tour

@kevinyarbray

@DomSigalas

36w↑1

I have technically 3 actually: Dangerous Music Liaison for my mastering chain, Flock Audio Patch and the Cranborne ADAT500. All used as external effects in Cubase. :)

@bonafrato

36w

@@DomSigalas Thanks. Thats the way ☝️

@SwDiwano

Hey mate Ur the best Cubase Guru EVER. Please do a HALion 6 video. I need help to save all my custom H6 patches to HSSE3 format. Cheers.

@mickpowell8391

Great tour Dom! Love your space, the layout and your gear choices. Well thought out! The lighting is sick!
Can you tell me what you are using for a camera?

@DomSigalas

Thanks Mick! I use Sony cameras, an A7siii and A7IV- but I do a lot of video production- normally, a Sony A7C woud do great!

@eastrecords9303

Please do a tutorial on vst live pro! Thanks in advance 🙏

@filmschere

Okay wow, how do you know which compressor matches a vocal immediately? Can you give a few examples?

@urielterry

impressive

@bigbytebeats2316

Please review the UF8

@stefanhoffmann2748

Another great videao - may thanks to show your great studio and share all the details. Looking forward to see your vidio about the SSL.
What would be your advise if you would need to choose between OB6 and Prophet6 as the only option for an analog polysynth?

@randallw.macdonald7867

Hey Dom, as always loving your enthusiasm, great presentation and tips and tricks. I noticed you no longer have the Softube console fader 1 in your studio, is the SSL UF-8 replacing this? I know you mentioned you're just testing this. And yes would love to see a review, full Dom style ,on this piece of kit!

@Mixx101

I never seen a $500,000 put together so neatly

@blgbg

Hey Dom, Great Video. Question on gear. On the left side of your Komplete Controller you have another controller sitting on top. What is that?

@DomSigalas

This one https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1ocxUbeXJE&t=597s :)

@RU_B1G

45w

hey Dom, you still have and use that Stream Deck XL? you see the new Stream Deck + with the rotary knobs? Your opinion? they both $199, Maybe a video dedicated to Stream Deck?

@djonlyvibe

I currently have the SSL Fusion, that’s the only piece I have for my Mix Bus & Mastering. Is there any other piece you recommended to add with the SSL Fusion for an amazing Mix Bus Analog Chain?

@Ahmad-Mounir44

Dom speaks out loud and saying: "I am not just a sample libraries guy" 😂

@KUMStudio1

Hi Dom. Please make detailed video about SSL UF-8 how to intergrate with Cubase 12 with new midi remote controls in Cubase 12. It would be great if you can share your SSL preset for Cubase for all SSL UF-8 users like me. 🙏🙏🙏🙏

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