DJ Shadow - Midnight In A Perfect World

[Foreignstar]

whoa, sweet track

[dominodash21]

in the beginning when he says "In Sight, Foresight, More sight, the clock on the wall reads a quarter past midnight" i thought he said the cock on the wall. lmao

[boondabar]

2:09 is the album cover :]

[kopsaregay89]

hell yeaaaaaa......

89

uw

[dirtydeeds2447]

Is that Lyrics Born at 3:40?

[castma83]

F**KING COMMERCIALS!

[Mrung0wa]

This is good.  @_@

[Electro1nc]

Yaaa, agree with ayone who loves this. Its incredible musical artistry at work! Love Shadow, Thievery Corporation, Blockhead, Bonobo, Tosca, Electro Inc., DJ Krush.

If you haven't heard of any of these guys, check them out! All great.

[nrgbiatch]

Fila Brazillia ? :) I can listen to A Zed And Two L's in any mood. It's the life thing: simple and complex at the same time. Eternal story

[salamunga]

listening to this is like speaking with an old friend...

[nrgbiatch]

Totally agree with you. Awesome track.

[jaybwen]

perfect way to describe its lol :P

[inlacrima2013]

i wish shadow would make more music like this and his older songs, hes got some wierd different style now, and its for the worse, i still love u shadow

[binary132]

I totally agree, his new album is so bad

[graffitiwizzard]

wow this is some shit that probably i would chillax to

[cosmicman90]

There is no contender for this. This is greatest chill song of all time. smoke up and listen hard, blow ya fukin mind

[airlebron2345]

omg, I jus heard this for the first time last night and I've prolly listened to it like 20 times home and at work. its soo mellow, the title describes it perfectly. When the violin (or whatever that instrument it is) comes in I could fuckin blow a load no homo

[borangtang6]

it's a cello

[asetgraffiti]

i paint to his music, very nice

[aiman1385]

terbaik!

[Cortlin26]

Whoa. Tell me this isn't the most chill song ever. Beautiful. =)

[Yapostadodat]

Part of the This American Life soundtrack I hear EVERY Sunday. They play SO many great tunes in the background on that show on NPR, and THIS is just one of them. Trip to the Hop!

[Velocian]

Though I love this song, I never understood the deal with some of those samples that take away from this track like the ones at the end.

[peterpanmannnn]

I agree. I love it till that last bit, gets slightly annoying and I don't really feel like it adds anything to the song..

[BeastlieDraws]

i agree with that as well, but i've heard some cool things he's done with them in live versions.

[Posadadesu]

me fascina como el video se mezcla a la perfección con la música

[Valgarv100]

Hip hop experimental, que cancion tan increible...

[dipsetworld12]

Takes a genius to use samples so effectivly and to make a beat only using samples is fucking hard

[armanirza]

One of Shadows best, and my favorite trip hop song.. FYI if you like this check out the band Portishead if you havent already!

[robeh05]

@armanirza good call man this song made me discover portishead, amazing group

[zion1540]

wooooooooow

[schuchtern]

A masterpiece indeed :-)

[undergroundblu]

Fucking awesome shit

[DownO89]

it's good, but sounds like something rjd2 would make tbh

[i2ivis]

I think what you meant to say was that Rjd2 makes music that sounds like DJ Shadow. Shadow was releasing material nearly 8 years before Rjd2 was out with the Mhz crew and his solo work.

[ThyMasterDebater]

What's the point even comparing music when it's a pretty similar style? You might as well argue if a peanut is better than a cashew.

[Kloukak]

Dude that's very important stuff !!

[foxxrider250r]

His music has a wierd effect on me, it makes me think about some wierd ass stuff, but its awesome. This kinda shit is one of a kind, imo. Its awesome

[CtlBrandon]

David Axelrod!

[EliasMohr]

wow, that is amazing.

[Zskillit]

This CD is in the guiness book of world records for the first album every created using entirely samples. I love this entire CD so much.

[foxxrider250r]

what do you mean "entirely using samples"?

[Zskillit]

It means he didn't actually create any of the music. He hears an old record and will take the drum beat, lyrics from a song in the 20's and take that, pianos from another song... And then he combines it all together. Absolutely amazing way of creating music, and insanely hard... That's what makes this song even better.

[frightmarefan89]

hhmmmi dunno..there are already great producers out there on this level..u just cant be sleeping....hm hm Leaf hm hm

FTW= Fuck The world...

[Valgarv100]

Fuckin amazing !!!

[edgray123]

why does everyone on youtube say ftw, whats that mean?

[wowthatsnice77]

for the win

[Rilkir]

For the win.

[StanleyDonwood]

For The Win

[RCD608]

clearly you're new to the internet, next time jsut use google.

ftw=for the win.

[Icarusoul]

Beautiful song to play just before you go to sleep.

I forget a lot of things but this is something I will never forget, Keeps calling me back.

[xdx1990]

I agree. I like driving to this song late at night, especially downtown. Pretty cool effect.

[rockb117]

your right thats a perfect settin for this song...

[AlexThePrivate]

Dj Shadow ftw

[kkillaz1]

DJ Krush and DJ Shadow are UNTOUCHABLE...

in about 5-10 years.. Flying Lotus will be in the same category..

thats my word

[mclearz]

no one can touch this dj hes out there on his own

[JoeAjaxNeto]

Clássico!

[S1ELA]

can I ?

[rafoof321]

what does it mean when u say the drums are samples?

[nomisskov]

That he has not made them himself.

That he has taken parts of another person playing the drums, and then put them together to this, in this example just repaeting the same piece over and over again.

[numnuts2009]

maybe but don't it sound great !!! have u ever tried putting lots of sounds together and still being able to generatye this much soul and passion into a piece of music ??

[valkyrie3000]

still mindblowing after all these years.

[YodaMan19]

you know its good when the chills are produced, multiple times

[sumi4chan]

Hell yes

[MrHSingh]

a timeless classic

[annttzzpa]

throw this shit on in the dark and blast your headphones see if you dont get goosebumps!!!

[DoggieBark]

Hell yes sir, a very organic and rich song that makes me wanna go driving in the dark on a rainy coast.

[onewholearth]

The drums are the best. Are they being played or sampled?

Chunky!

[juiaob]

Played. By DJ Shadow himself. He always does the drums. He's a great drummer btw...

[darko789]

Did Shadow actually PLAY the drums???

[520vocho]

No me canso de escuchar esa cancion.

[ThingerDudes]

this is my favourite song on endtroducing. I still have a hard time believing it's more or less made entirely from samples.

[tactictoe]

It won't, however happen when people surround themselves with all that is twee and meaningless in this world, it is akin to burying ones head in the sand, and in the western world where we can learn anything about everything, there really is no excuse.

We need to stop dragging our heels and man up!

Increase the peace.

[tactictoe]

I would be inclined to disagree regarding that its just peoples taste and opinions. They miss out on so much that is vital, this music, along with all of the great mediums of art serves to open our minds, raising our consciousness of ourselves and the world around us.

We live in a world of suffering, and if people raised their consciousness via opening their minds to forms of art that can teach you something, maybe a raised awareness of all around us could begin to end the suffering.

[tactictoe]

You won't find anyone on here that will disagree leem.

That's the beauty of DJ shadow, you look on all of his videos be they on you tube or google videos and people are unanimous in their praise of shadow and the other worldly beats this man creates.

This bloke was flying in the 90's, and people that criticise the outsider, his most recent album, show complicit ignorance in ignoring this period of his work. Which is genius. Hey, even Beethoven made some stinkers.

[leemc91bau]

Yeah man thats a good point mate.

I just got carried away in my last post because alot of comments on videos that i watced and liked had negative comments. I just didnt like the ignorance of it.... but thats just peoples opinions

[leemc91bau]

people are so stupid and dont have the intelligence to appreciate this.

How in gods name can anybody say this is bad and talentless music

Its utter genius and dj shadow is a pure ledgend.

Its as simple as that. Case closed

(Anyone who disagrees is a wanker haha)

[Smoopl]

I do agree with you mate, he is amazing, but you have to respect that other people won't share your oppinion because there's no right or wrong in music taste.

[leemc91bau]

yeah man i agree with that. It's just hard to see how people ould not like this type of music. I cant find anything wrong with it.

But yeah its just my opinion

[Smoopl]

Yeah, just your opinion, I do have to agree with you tho, I don't understand how people dont like this, but still, thats just our opinion.

[alcatanza]

really cool

[DjDrylight]

wow sounds so much like portishead

[vBlogmiscarrage]

What portishead song do you thinks sounds like this?

[DjDrylight]

Kinda sounds like portishead-Only You

[vBlogmiscarrage]

I hear ya.

[vBlogmiscarrage]

Specifically that is.

[Mrspiff623]

music is used to inspire and entertain, this song does both

[Felocoventura]

Damn, this song trips me out real nice. But ever since his ' Seein' Thangs' I was like loc'ed out for Shadow. Idk why I never looked up anymore of his songs. I thought it was just a one hit wonder (even though it never blew up that big, as it should have) That song, and this one is great driving at midnight through a big city with the lights and all that, in a comfortable car, a friend, and high as shit, sippin' on a good pot of coffee enjoying a cigarette out the window.

[MrOllieRobbins]

you all sit there havin a go at this guy cause of his methods but if your really gonna pick holes in DJing thats one thing, but at least accept, this is an amazing beautiful song.

And how do the the jonus brothers even come close? Fags

[Jajcanka88]

Real Music for Real People

[ryanke07]

I have so much respect for those so knowledgeable in the art of sampling. I like writing my own music when it comes to electronics, but it takes talent to pull from so many different sources and create a truly musical piece.

I know leeching of other videos is lame, but i'd really appreciate anyone taking the time to give my track "Baker Street Lullaby" a listen and let me know what you think. Thanks!

[TheBlueStoned]

Dj Shadow is a strong influence on my work. Check out "Clear As Day Zero" by The Blue Stoned

[HellMuT1]

All Djs do is steal music, add some stupid beats and think its their own genius work. This Dj is no different. 2 thumbs down.

[NornIronLegends]

Youre a bit gay.

[HellMuT1]

Real mature argument there, fanboy.

[RIsingxsunx]

That logic can apply to all music really. We're all using the someone elses notes and hashing out new melody... omg is that a beat someone else has used? Shit, has someone else said this word in another song?

Spend less time worrying about who's done what before, and more time enjoying the shit in front of us.

[HellMuT1]

Yeah, pretty sure Beethoven stole all his music.

[NornIronLegends]

Youre a bit gay.

[Boneszee]

lol go watch more anime fag

[HellMuT1]

Anime has nothing to do with this. Even though it's still better than this poor excuse for music.

[Boneszee]

anime watcher = pathetic nerd who listens to jrock

[HellMuT1]

Try again, buddy.

[Boneszee]

no need, i just hit the nail on the head

[HellMuT1]

Keep believing that. Only someone who listens to this music is stupid enough to think they're right.

[M4lign]

i am 99% sure that you have down syndrome

[HellMuT1]

I'm 100% sure you're a retard that likes crappy music.

[robeh05]

hahaha your missing out man

[M4lign]

well then just keep going to your jonas brothers concerts and gtfo

[HellMuT1]

I don't see how you can automatically assume what kind of music I like. Though they are, at least, more talented than Djs.

[M4lign]

the music of the jonas brothers is the epitome of new age fagrock. playing simple chords and hip-thrusting in the direction of 12 year old girls is not talent

[HellMuT1]

Sure it sucks, but it has more talent than this.

[M4lign]

talent as in physical ability to play an instrument? or what do you mean

[ezwelchman]

i will have to heavily HEAVILY disagree with you....

people don't see dj'ing or sampling as an art form....but they are so far from right....especially in the case of DJ shadow....

i'd love to see these people who question sampling try and chop records and scratch records like this.....it's definitely harder to wrap your head around then just playing a few chords on a guitar...

[emoranger37]

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you really must be stpid i'd like to see you try to DJ! Djing requires a bunch of talent! i'm not a fan of rap, yet i love hearing Freestyles and combinations of different songs!!!!!!!

[HellMuT1]

Wow, you must be really stupid because you can't type coherent sentences. No wonder you like this music.

[mIGHTyMousE14y8]

Music doesn't need to appeal to you only. if some people find this relaxing, then they do.

Leave the people who appreciate what another does alone.

Poetic is defined by the eyes of the viewer, not the critic of the viewer and how he expresses it.

[digglefallen93]

l2troll brah

[mIGHTyMousE14y8]

All music revolves around the same basic things. Beat, chords, vocals, note, rhyme, no rhyme.

So, like DJs, all types of music rips off the first caveman...or god, whichever way you believe...

[asianbeverage]

lol, caveman dj

[djkaseone]

FYI Explanations on the places in this vid are in the book "Last Night A DJ Saved My Life" and WaxPoetics did an article on DJ Shadow. were he explains the "secret" digging spot you see in the vid.

[chocobb12]

Words cannot express this song, it transcends the boundaries of lyric based music, opening it up for all kinds of interpretations. It's simply beautiful, I was afraid that the scratching would get out of hand, but it didn't!

[mrpancakes420]

the beauty of this song is that it can relate to any past experience.that it can touch any human being in multiple ways.this song can relate to any emotion.

shits deep

[IsisWoW]

This transcends the boundary of music and flirts with exceeding the realm of art.

The level of depth, inspiration & meaning one could find with this creation by Shadow is humbling.

Unequaled. Epic. Period.

[logan495]

this reminds me of some crazy shit..... props dj shadow

[YouthOobe]

respect.

[bdebslc]

I wish more Djs made music like this......

[djslipmat8]

they do...check out djslipmat619 on myspace music

[antonispv]

or check out anthonybutterfly on myspace music....

[methisos]

antonispv idios o shadow eisai maintane... akou re ti malakia tou o kathenas

[antonispv]

ade gamisou re

[methisos]

poion vrizeis re ampali aderfi... Afou eisai aparadektos ti na se kanw... Kane search kapoion Sketchie to track 'Feud at Saint East's' kai mathe mousiki... Fruity loops , xarry klin kai robbie williams malaka

[2Feet1Wheel]

they do, you just have to look.

[YuLong9]

This song literally saved my life ... I didn't see the video until about 5 years that I bought endroducing (I actually was lucky enough to buy this single before the album) ... I almost cried when I saw it. I built my life around endroducing for years. Made music, made a life after it all fell apart ... god bless DJ Shadow ... really.

[outsp0k3nmime]

that sick man.... Dj shadow really makes "Life" music, music that your soul clings too for inspiration to keep on going through the everyday struggle.

[putrefactionchamber]

good for you man,,this album means a lot to me aswell..good memories

[jakoby24]

wow.

[dagigglo]

mmmmm titties!!

[latinaXXXbi]

i love hearing this whenn imm baked!

[Wangtime1]

Word keep it on Repeat them! lol

[Wangtime1]

I dont know why but my EX girl used to lick my BALLZ every time this song came on!

[wangzilla]

thumbs up!

[jaminandjosh]

FUCK YOU JIMMY DEAN!

[DoggieBark]

This music makes me wanna go out in my dingy car on a rainy night and drive along the seaside and while this is blasting on the stereo.

[MultiMomentum]

Thats an interesting way to see it check out some of my songs dj shadow is a big influence on me so you might like my stuff too

Dj see

[gorangers]

how could you not groove to this song...

[jaclaw077]

check this song- Noon- Other Times

i command:)

[M4lign]

this is what my dreams sound like..

[dagigglo]

This song should have suicide girls stripping in it.

[pqzroc]

this song still gives me goosebumps

[JerzEjuice]

i can picture perfect waves breaking in the distance in slow motion...love it

[prisspross32]

Beautiful

[deadkennedys909]

If you read the poem it goes with the beat of the song. it's pretty dopee

[thrashfornature]

flipmode video!!!!!!!!

[pschudo]

love this song... remindes me of summertimes... mostly slightly drunken with friends...

[cscottvideos]

This is the best song. and you can get 10% off anything on his website with the code "cscott1". use it as much as you want

[sonic2233]

The entire Endtroducing album is amazing, this song is testament to that. Really intelligent and original.

[floppydisk35]

didn't know that there was an actual video to this timeless song... damn... this is awesome...

[ziomboi69]

pure perfection....

[kalikovisionmaster]

shadow is god

[patoncki]

Pure perfection.

[frojack88]

well before his time....

[wurble]

People shouldn't be so eager to slag off "sample artists". The good ones like DJ Shadow will always put a different spin on things. I never really liked ian brown's 'the fear'. but Dj shadow's spin on the song is fucking genius.

[deitchy87]

love this song anyone have any suggestions as to what other songs might sound like this or along these lines

[bml1234bml]

You might want to check out some Massive Attack .

[ArUlric7]

this song is so relaxing, it makes me wanna light up and lay back... drifting away

[IcyredThunder]

I been doin that for the past week lol only this song.

Damn all this fighting about a peaceful song

[ArUlric7]

yeah i know :) but what do you expect? its youtube! 70% is retarded 20% are immature whimps who have a big mouth online. and the remaining 10% is made up of decent people...

i'm gona follow your example now... :)

[WhatupGod44]

i think organ donor is his best piece

[iHateEmoPeoplesz]

Insight, foresight, moresight,

The clock on the wall is a quarter past midnight.

[Inpeace]

song is dopeeeee

[honk1390]

the man is a genius at his game. he knows exactly what he's doing with every song. and its kinda cool watching him work his magic live.

[drvector]

someday these junk "sample artists" are going to realize the importance of using samples that are actually in the same key. check out "oohs" at 1:00 for example. not that the mtv-raised tone deafs notice anything.

[honk1390]

really? ur calling the first dj of his kind to get as famous as he did a "junk sample artist?"

and second those oohs add a really cool effect to the sound of the song. now that's just an opinionated thing but hes definitely not a junk sample artist.

[ChrisGnosis]

People need to stop bitching about "sample artists" because I gaurantee you that the people like you who bitch about them couldn't do what they do as good as some of them do it. Sampling is nothing but composing via electronics. It's like saying a great composer isn't talented because he can't play every instrument his piece features. And there was alot in this song that threw off the peice more that BG noise at 1:00 but he communicated what he wanted with those parts and that's what art is.

[kmaines45]

I have to agree, HOWEVER he should have had the vocals in the right key??

[aeckstrand003]

Naw yo, apparently you're not understanding Mr. Shadow... if you continue to listen to his music eventually i'm sure you'll understand.

I liked those vocals and while it's noticable they aren't in the right key I think they fit nicely but I can see how it could bother someone.