Conceptualizing a High-Energy Dance Track
Today I’m breaking down the entire creation process behind my latest AI-generated dance track, “Lost In The Moment.” This energetic dance/techno piece represents my ongoing experimentation with Suno 4.5’s enhanced capabilities, which now allow for much more nuanced genre combinations and professional-quality output.
The idea for this track emerged as I was exploring the intersection between pure dance music and techno elements. I wanted to create something with a driving beat that would sound fantastic in a car with a good sound system—music that gets your head nodding automatically and creates that immersive feeling of being, as the title suggests, lost in the moment.
Crafting the Perfect Prompt with Claude
The foundation of any great AI-generated track is a well-structured prompt. I turned to Claude to help me develop detailed instructions that would guide Suno toward the specific sound I was imagining. Together we crafted a prompt that specified:
- The tempo and energy level I wanted (fast-paced, energetic)
- Key musical elements (strong bassline, bright synths, building dynamics)
- Structure guidelines (intro, verse, chorus pattern with a dramatic drop)
- Reference artists and tracks with similar vibes
- Lyrical themes focusing on being present and losing yourself in music
The collaboration with Claude helped me articulate technical music production concepts in a way that Suno could interpret effectively. We went through several refinements until the prompt captured exactly what I was envisioning for “Lost In The Moment.”
Generating in Suno 4.5
With my detailed prompt ready, I headed to Suno and selected their latest 4.5 version, which has made significant strides in producing convincing dance and electronic music. After submitting my prompt, I generated multiple variations to explore different interpretations of my concept.
The version that immediately stood out had an infectious rhythm and a powerful bass presence that I knew would translate well to car speakers. The track featured:
- A pulsing four-on-the-floor beat that established the dance foundation
- Soaring synth melodies that created an uplifting atmosphere
- Strategic build-ups and drops that maintained listener engagement
- Clean, energetic vocals that complemented the instrumentation
While listening to it during a drive around Campbelltown, I confirmed it was indeed a “decent track” with serious potential. The car test is always crucial for dance music—if it sounds good while driving, it’s likely to work well in other contexts too.
Post-Production BandLab Audio Mastering
The raw output from Suno was promising, but I knew it needed some additional mastering to really make it shine, particularly in the low-end frequencies that give dance music its physical impact.
I focused on:using BandLab
- Enhancing the bass to make it “thump with strong bass”
- Balancing the frequency spectrum for clarity across devices
- Adding subtle compression to glue the elements together
- Ensuring the overall loudness met contemporary streaming standards
This post-production work using BandLab’s mastering made a substantial difference, transforming a good track into something that could genuinely energize a dance floor or make a drive more exciting.
Creating Visual Identity with Luma
With the audio polished, I moved on to developing the visual identity for “Lost In The Moment.” Using Luma Dream Machine, I began creating album cover prompts that would capture the energetic, immersive feeling of the music.
I experimented with various concepts:
- Abstract visualizations of sound waves and movement
- Urban nightlife scenes bathed in neon lights
- Close-up images of dancers lost in music
- Geometric patterns suggesting rhythm and energy
After generating several options, I selected an image that best represented the track’s dynamic and immersive quality—something that visually communicated what it feels like to be “lost in the moment” while dancing.
Video Production in VSDC
With both audio and visuals ready, I used VSDC video editor to create the final product that would engage viewers on YouTube. This process involved:
- Importing the selected Luma-generated album artwork
- Adding the mastered audio track
- Creating a responsive audio spectrum visualization that pulsed with the beat
- Adding subtle animations and transitions to maintain visual interest
- Ensuring the final product had a professional, polished appearance
The visualization component was particularly important for a dance track, as it helps viewers connect visually with the rhythmic elements of the music. I chose a style that complemented the album artwork while clearly responding to the powerful bass hits and key musical moments.
YouTube Upload and Channel Milestone
After exporting the finished video, I uploaded “Lost In The Moment” to my YouTube channel, coinciding with some exciting news—I’d just received notification that my channel had been accepted into the YouTube Partner Program! This milestone means my music content is now eligible for monetization, opening up new possibilities for my AI music production journey.
For the YouTube description, I once again collaborated with Claude to create compelling marketing text that:
- Described the track’s sound and feeling
- Included relevant keywords for discoverability
- Encouraged viewer engagement (likes, comments, subscribes)
- Linked to my other platforms where listeners could find more of my music
Testing the Track in Real-World Scenarios
One of the advantages of creating dance music is that you can immediately test its effectiveness in various environments. During a drive around Campbelltown with “Lost In The Moment” playing through the car speakers, I could confirm that the bass response was exactly what I’d aimed for—powerful enough to be felt physically while maintaining clarity across the frequency spectrum.
This real-world testing is invaluable for dance music production, as it helps ensure the track translates well beyond studio monitors or headphones to the environments where people actually listen.
Channel Growth Strategy
With monetization now enabled on my channel, “Lost In The Moment” represents not just a creative accomplishment but also a potential revenue stream. The track aligns perfectly with my channel’s focus on innovative AI-generated music that pushes beyond what people typically expect from artificial intelligence.
I’m exploring several new YouTube features now available to me:
- Membership plans with exclusive perks for supporters
- Promotional opportunities for cross-channel collaboration
- “Supers” for direct viewer support during premieres and live streams
- Merchandise possibilities, like Loomwave-branded apparel
These new monetization avenues provide additional motivation to maintain a consistent release schedule and continue pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with AI music tools.
What’s Next in AI Music Production
The positive response to “Lost In The Moment” has encouraged me to continue exploring the dance/electronic genre with AI tools. I’m particularly interested in:
- Creating themed series of tracks that work together as a collection
- Exploring even more complex genre fusions (perhaps incorporating elements from classical or ambient music into dance structures)
- Developing consistent visual branding that helps listeners instantly recognize my style
- Potentially collaborating with human musicians to create hybrid AI/human compositions
As AI music generation tools like Suno continue to evolve, the creative possibilities expand exponentially. What was once a novelty is rapidly becoming a legitimate production method that can yield professional-quality results when approached with intention and care.
Stay tuned for more innovations as I continue exploring this exciting frontier!
If you enjoyed this breakdown of my creative process, be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel Loomwave and check out my other AI music productions on the Diary of a Mad Chaos website.
Diary Of A Mad Chaos is a daily diary written from March 1996 until today, of which individual books and book series have been created, namely “The Lost Years” an exploration of young, entwined love, the “Wubao In China (猎艳奇缘)” book series which provides an extensive comparative analysis of the cultural differences between Eastern and Western societies, and the book titled “Foreigner (华人)” an exploration of race relations in Australia.
