DJ Shadow - Midnight In A Perfect World

[angelparanoid86]

driving alone at night and listening this. WIN!

[EvripidesCelicakias]

That's a nice video, goddamit.

[Lyvit]

DJ Shadow is my god.

[rileywebb9]

nice touch with the black and white

[robskyd]

Good work fella

[tylerpd1]

Making me miss home, man.

[bklyncrook]

@tylerpd1 Me too man. Me too...

[AudioAstronaut5000]

@tylerpd1 same im in trinidad right now love it here but nothing beats home in boston

[RipTheSystem33]

Nice work. Keep going!

[lasneh]

A really unfortunate performer name for such an amazing track

[ollie1210]

well done mate.....uve made an excellent video for this tune, you captured it perfectlly

[kiuhy8]

this beat is so incredible

[saulhiphop]

nice video

[MrBeast9000]

like

[gravelgravel2]

whothe fuck is nick diaz

[seehound619]

@gravelgravel2 Proressional MMA fighter.

[MmaSmarty87]

@gravelgravel2 WHERE U AT GEORGE?? WHERE I COME FROM, PEOPLE LIKE YOU GET SLAPPED!!!

[gravelgravel2]

@MmaSmarty87 oh ok, mid-blowjob you mean? slapped with your heavy saliva ridden erected willy, on my cheek?

[MmaSmarty87]

@gravelgravel2 How did you KNOW?!!! =0

[gravelgravel2]

@MmaSmarty87 because i gobble tiny cocks like yours for breakfast, MMA fighers are fucking pussys try taking your asshole pounded 10 hours a day for cash buddy thats a real man.

[MmaSmarty87]

@gravelgravel2 whoa..sorry i dont want ur prison job buddy..u charge $10 for anal?..u must shop at the GoodWill

[seehound619]

War condit!

[ciokoye]

I guarantee nick diaz was blown outta his mind when he was listening to this

[LukeHolder1]

Joe Rogan podcast by night. All day!

[ricosuavable]

Where you @ george?!!!

[sdbolt86]

Nick Diaz sent me here

[tacosaucemafia]

Nick Diaz is a genius!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[CDXXGOD]

only watched the whole thing cuz im high

[vskerane]

Nick has good taste in music. Great song.

[4pl3x]

Nick diaz liked this video

[insomnia00shock]

WAR DIAZ!!!!!

[aftermathmma]

Don't be scared homie!

[ibeatobesity]

Nick Diaz. All day

[xBaRtHeZ]

@ibeatobesity ,,Train by day! Joe Rogan podcast by night! All day!"

[Drummafolife]

4:13 buddy jesus

[estanuk]

Awesome song, nice video as well, good job!

[Robyourhouse]

This is one of those songs where i listened to it once in the far past & loved it, then I stumble upon it by accident years later and im like daaamn this song followed me to the present. I love when music does that to you.. Its like my own time machine.

[ismellleaksmoke]

Nice, bro, I live on 59st in Sunset Park, and I was thinking about making a video just like this while listening to this song on the train.

Very, VERY, nice job, bro.

[bklyncrook]

@ismellleaksmoke Riding out on the N is cool. I say do it man, you'll be surprise what you capture.

Thanks for the comment, much appreciate.

[originsssunknown]

haha would've expected more hits.

15 minutes of fames? anyone??

[bklyncrook]

@originsssunknown I haven't even got to the first minute, so, I'm way off the radar. Like Shadow, we keep that shit underground. Maybe, if I edit this video with some cute cats and other cute stuffs - it'll catch on to the masses. LOL

[gnosise]

@bklyncrook wow, yeah dude, this is so profound. It speaks directly to the core of my soul. The pathetic sheeple, mired in their mainstream garbage, will never understand your visionary style nor appreciate your technical finesse. There's a word for your comparison of your work to Shadow's, and it sure isn't "pretentious."

[rexpulsar]

A perfect vid for a perfect song.

[MrSmugmonster]

I like this clip :D

[bootsterzs]

QUALITY TUNE :)

[LARRYKARDA70]

beautiful vid.. very nice brouht... sensitvie man you are...

congratulations !

R

[acerza89]

jizz

[richwilde]

loving this!

[krishnacatz]

Victoria BC IS where its AT!

[MrOgt2]

8 people have no soul.

[brooklynsweb]

Were you in Brooklyn? 18th ave? =)

Dope vid.

[bklyncrook]

@brooklynsweb Yup, that's my stop. Thanks.

[brooklynsweb]

@bklyncrook Mine's Q on King's Highway.

[whitechocolateballin]

greatest city in the world NYC

[QuietQuakePro]

The pretty lights remix of this is incredible. couldn't have done it without dj shadow though

[dantesinferno6923]

incredible............thank you!

[tomwerner]

@svidlak have a listen to the album this is from - entroducing - it really is a concept album and best listened to as a whole. check out RJd2 and blockhead aswell - very similar!

[kurt2rsenjazz]

Good job man

[98bigbutt]

I've been looking for this song in ages. Finally found it,thank goodness.

[leniame13]

im just staring at it,filled with emotions.it's beautiful

[bradypats1]

like seriously i would have children with this video



[lavendermist09]

it's midnight now

[TheSpaceJanitor]

this is real dope, loved the moon/train window blend, good job

[bradypats1]

dude i love you

[Hier0sgam0s]

This is the perfect interpretation that i can find now !!

I live in france and i was in NYC for the first time last week and everyday i listen this song in the street of NY, this is, i think, the perfect place with montreal maybe, to listen DJ shadow and specialy "Midnight in perfect world" !

Thk U so much !!

[bklyncrook]

@Hier0sgam0s Thanks man! I hope you had a great stay in NYC. Shadow's musics go well with many lo-fi, analog filming (film over digital). I think personally, it is his technique of sampling and recording in such a lo-fi, analog sound, compare to the over compression you hear nowadays. And, if you listen to the drum programming, the swing is very moody jazz, so, for me, it's very film noir in some ways. I don't know if you have watch Dark Days, it's a great documentary with Shadow's music. Peace

[vadhim]

@Hier0sgam0s J'allais poster un commentaire après avoir visionné ce clip pour dire exactement que j'ai ressenti la même chose que toi... Putain, c'est là que je me rend compte que des gens me comprennent...

[Zekehiphop]

Instrumental euphoria. Simples.

[djwaxaplax]

perfect vid

[sheehy91]

this is a sick song with a sick video this should be the official video

[youwouldknow]

you captured exactly what I think of when I listen to this song. Thank you

[TheWoozybear]

everytime i listen to this song now, i think of this vid. good work my man.

[Deffectuosa]

really really nice brother, and the song is reeeeeeeeeeeeally out of this world. WTF? I LOVE THIS SHIT

[zeekoegoesboo]

this song just gives me goosebumps

[TheWikt]

you've captured the theme of the song really well, rare to see a video that's in such neat concert with the song rather than completely irrelevant

[bdwg85]

Wow, these images and the timing of the cutting really suit the music, thematically :)

[filterfunkable]

One of the most influential albums of my youth. Great capturing the atmosphere. Kudos

[relikpL]

props on the video maaane.. i like the style

[MrLongenecker]

Best Music for 8 hour drives..............Ever

[ellisdewald]

I love this song ! it goes so deep under my skin , gooseflesh deluxe !

[shootsbraw]

Brilliant song!

the videos only strengthens the experience, great work!

[CascadeZ]

nice vid bro really catches the feel

[sandmaster220]

Youre great...very good atmosphere ... !!! thumbs up and keep this up ;)

[talkinshit4fun]

this is the song i want them to play at my funeral!!

[veeELLKAY1]

this song still give me goosebumpbs...

and what a brilliant video, so much gloom =d

[wizeman5974]

I like this interpretation very much. It captures the essence of the song's message.

[h8ste25]

Seriously nice video son, makes me miss home like crazy! keep up the good work yo.

[bklyncrook]

@h8ste25 I'm glad it highlights some part of NYC for you. I know the subway could be very nostalgic. Be safe wherever you are at. Take care!

[tacosaucemafia]

@bklyncrook Dude this video is sick! My dream is to go to new york, and when I do I'm gonna bump this song! amazing work you did.

[rensbitterhalf]

@h8ste25 , Not the version I was looking for but the boy has done very well , for a fan vid this is a lot better than most promo vids on telly these days

[mrLd11]

Where is the button for "I ADORE THIS"

Liking just won't cut it.

[bklyncrook]

@mrLd11 Thank you for that wonderful comment. Too bad, they took the star system. Take care. Peace.

[JAHrcore]

you got skillz man!, dope video, & this track is a master piece!

[Admos2000]

The clip is just amazing... I'm speechless... brilliant work mate, keep it up...

[H1TLERLutherKing]

Probably the best fan-made video I've ever seen in my entire life for one of the best songs I've ever heard in my entire life. Endtroducing is legendary - my favorite album of all time - and you've more than done it justice here. Thanks for this.

[H1TLERLutherKing]

Probably the best fan-made video I've ever seen in my entire life for one of the best songs I've ever heard in my entire life. Endtroducing is legendary - my favorite album of all time - and you've more than done it justice here. Thanks for this.

[H1TLERLutherKing]

Probably the best fan-made video I've ever seen in my entire life for one of the best songs I've ever heard in my entire life. Endtroducing is legendary - my favorite album of all time - and you've more than done it justice here. Thanks for this.

[namath3030]

This video captures the feeling of the song perfectly, very simple yet kinda ominous. Great job!!

[Aftereality]

Great music to have stoned sex to. Nice video

[CabeludoCppaPolonia]

Insight, foresight, moresight

The clock on the

wall is a quater past midnight.

[DrDude666]

Good sound, nice video...

Enjoy Dj Shadow!

[DrDude666]

Good sound, nice video...

Enjoy Dj Shadow!

[DrDude666]

Good sound, nice video...

Enjoy Dj Shadow!

[DrDude666]

Good sound, nice picture...

Enjoy Dj Shadow!

[bigjrolling]

great job!

[ne0to0fuj]

beautiful

[ThePianoSkitFiasco]

love this tune, heard in a club on wednesday reminded of just how fucking good it is. 1st beat i ever wrote lyrics to

[bgggbb]

Very well done with the video man!! Kudos and cheers from Canada!

[himynameisduh]

great vid man. i love the images of ny mixed with this great chilled out song

[Dzilberto]

awesome video.

[Heinoushannutts]

everything about this video is perfect.

[Hansenhamburg]

the song is just amazing and the video also! great artwork, thanx for sharing!

[BAkowHeckler]

i♥dj shadow but is he activ?

ich mag dj shadow baer ist der noch akitv? ich hab erst vor kurzen seine musik endeckt

__________

feedback plz

[DirtridinElCamino]

this video is real nice dj shadow is the shit

[BeatmakerZonderNaam]

nice vid dude

[escdelesp]

Your vid is very fkn kul man

[Boogemeister]

I think you did a really good job on the video. Congrats!

[bklyncrook]

Much appreciation! Bless and peace.

[bangNL94]

perfect.

[Wangtime1]

When I was a kid I used to call random people up and play this song at my end of the phone! They were so merzmerized They wouldn't hang up and think it was a telemarker waiting to come on the line!! As the song was winding down I would yell FUCK YOU and hang up! lol

[asdfreii]

When I read that last sentence I actually lol'ed. Totally not what I was expecting.

[Wangtime1]

@asdfreii lol This Track used to get them all the time !

[trudon]

@Wangtime1 wtf haha

[honeykisses1987]

LMAO! Good one!

[Wangtime1]

LMAO ! Thank YOU

[bboysmyles]

reminds me of when i was sitting out with a girl one night talking and this came on. Really great night

[olgex]

i'm hypnotized by this song=))

[tanyam333]

ok I admit it...I am in LOOVE with Josh Davis.....god this is heaven.

[jessicat25]

i always pictured a woman sitting pn a couch reading a book in her third story apartment with a ton of windows and it's raining outside so you can see it falling. well, at around 2:31 the camera (lol) moves and you see a dark shadow standing outside her window....eeek! that's creepy

[bklyncrook]

That sounds very Hitchcock esque. Hmmm, Vertigo with DJ Shadow....hmm...

[jessicat25]

I put your vid on my myspace. :D

Hope you don't mind...

[johnnymza]

this video blow my mind.

u know. eveery day i make the same things in the video.. i take the subway n always i'll look the rails, n listen this song, i look at the moon n listen this song.. i reaally feel the video

[iHateEmoPeoplesz]

Would be better if you were to use the camera stand and get clear shots on every filming moment. Recommend you to change shot at least 5 seconds each, not just 10-15 seconds long on the moon to take up the film or else it'll be broad.

[KJAnsia]

It's really fucking weird that I already equated this song with late-night rides to the outer reaches of the L.

I absolutely love this. Great, great job.

[dbananza]

it's a stunning visual to this song, i'll bet they would love it if they all could see it. The Bridge holds both heartbreak and joy for me so i keep watching this like an exorcism. big gums up for this fine work of art!

[bklyncrook]

Thanks for the awesome comment. I'm guessing you're from NYC too. Manhattan bridge is a stable for all those who travel into the island. Now, you gave me another idea, since, I show never shot anything of the Brooklyn bridge.

[bklyncrook]

To the fans of DJ Shadow and this video - I got a message from Youtube, stating the possibility of the WMG violation of the usage of said music of Mr. Davis. I hope they won't take it down, as I own the said recording and this was a creative usage of his music (unfortunately, it's a fan film, therefore, no actual clearance). I'm sure DJ Shadow, David Axelrod, Rotary Connection, Organized Konfusion, Pekka Pohjola, and others that help made this song come to part would appreciate it.

[hhatexas]

host it somewhere for download and share out the link before they remove the music from it then?

[bklyncrook]

So far, they haven't done anything. But, when it does, I'll take up your idea. But, quick point I want to say, isn't it funny at the same time, there are advertisements on the video to purchase the song via iTune or as a ring tone. So, the video is doing the label a favor by promoting it. I hope Mr. Davis and the others' samples get a good cut from it. Thanks hhatexas for the idea. Peace.

[Mygreeness]

finally a good fan video :)

[Villevmv]

Normally when I listen to some chilling music like this one right here and go on my daily bus ride to school / work / what ever, I get this funny moody feeling that I cant describe.

I think you reach the same feeling in this video+music. Like a bus ride in the night with the perfect music.

[bklyncrook]

I actually got the imagery and vibe while listening to this song on the subway. Hence, many of the ideas came to surface for this video.

[RutMuggler]

Too true, i get the same vibe both of you two get when i'm on the bus or train. A lot of his music i think is meant to or just works great when travelling, especially this and Blood on the Motorway....

I always think Blood on the Motorway works perfectly if you just stand in a crowded place and watched everyone go past...

[MrMakingart]

excellent !!!

[tenamir]

Absolutely perfect! what a star you are,the same images have roamed around in my head since i heard this years ago.Superb,and i hail your fantastic vision bklyncrook

[MrSebastiansek]

nice video

[billyandtom]

What is that feeling you get within when listening to music like this?

Its incredible Indescribable

[dannyday58218195]

when you get a feeling thats indescribable its actually called "Qualia" - a word that descirbes the indescribable! lol :P

its a real word though seriously - and i have the exact same feeling - every single time those piano notes kick in my whole body goes numb and i feel shivering literally from head to toe...

[bklyncrook]

Great word dannyday. I just look it furthur on the word, "Qualia" and I was wondering, if it could also relate to moments when you get goosebump from hearing something eerie or watching a horror film. Or like the mind and body go to some transient place when you see the sunset, listen and feel the breezes - some sort of quality of joy, peace and even tranquinlity...and you are right, this song bumps that quality of qualia.

[thoreevos]

it's called trippin' ;)

great vid. keep it up bro ;)

[DoRoH88]

Great video for this beautiful song. I think is the best of all videos, even better than the official one.

[bklyncrook]

Thank you so much for the comment. Quite an honor to get mentioned as a better video than the original. Tho, I think the original is more of a 90s style of Hip Hop video from the Bay Area. If anything, the video for Unkle's Rabbit In the Headlight makes up for Shadow.

[HermanTheNinja]

cool.....i thought it captured the gritty layed-back fluidity of whats essentially an excellent track for sure...v creative & well executed....uv created a great harmony there,well done

[bklyncrook]

Thank you very much for your kind comments! Much appreciated. I hope I'll have another video up soon.

[Smotfog]

cool style, cool midnight video...

but I miss the point about "perfect world"

whatever

keep it on and real ;0)

[bklyncrook]

I don't know neither to be honest. If I was to put that part in perspective. I would say going home and rocking your favorite records could be a "moment" of a perfect world. In life, we are far remove of knowing, but, there are moments. Thanks for the comment!

[kungfuscribble]

I think your video captures the grit of the beats, and the true feel of the music.

Well done

[venger79]

Nice video :) reminds me of a video i did many years back when in college.

works well in black n white too! good stuff.

[b4radness]

thank you for posting this video

it really inspired me

-Bread-

[bklyncrook]

Thanks man, and I'm glad that it inspired you. I hope to produce two more music inspired videos soon. I just have to get it moving. Human laziness for the win for now.

[alexanderniallkaal]

This piece is about music and how It can help you through the good and bad times in your life. "Midnight In a perfect world" has got to be my one and only favorite track of all time. It has help me through some really bad times in my life and also good ones! I believe that music is a natural healer for the soul, for it can pick you up when your down and make you dance like a monkey on hot coals when your happy :) so for everyone out there that has a favorite track! this is for you! peace! Alex k

[bklyncrook]

That's great man. I think it's wonderful for art to communicate and to inspires - I was inspired to make the video as you were with the poem. Definitly welcome a comment and poem like yours. Great stuff. Peace!

[trudon]

yeah this song is very powerful. i like your stance on music.

[alexanderniallkaal]

Hey man u made this I wrote this, funking awesome video man! word! "think"

"Insight, foresight, more sight, the clock on the wall reads a quarter past midnight"

"A shadow played me the words above,

Which stay in mind when times are tough,

They help me through a rocky road

And calms my mind to fix my wounds.

Volume high in ear beat drum,

Vibrations travel through mind and numb,

Up through my body this is my gold,

These shadowed sounds sooth my soul

[alexanderniallkaal]

Every beat in time 1, 2,

With followed snare continues through,

A scratch and wind drops in time,

This shadowed rhythm calms my mind.

For everyone must have a sound,

That helps them on there bumpy ground,

For music is a natural healer,

And calms the soul to see much clearer

[alexanderniallkaal]

For me it is just one great track,

That stays with me when I feel a crack,

The glue I use to fix my mould,

It's midnight in a perfect world.

"Now approaching midnight"

DJ Shadow "Midnight In a Perfect world"

a poem by "think" Alexander Niall Kaal

27/03/09

12:15am

[ByronFujihira670]

I love this but doesnt dj Shadow Have This Already..This shit is good to dance to!

[bklyncrook]

It's his song, and I'm just making a video for it as a fan. I rarely hear ppl dance to Shadow, but, the Jabbawakees prove wrong.