Lake Shore Drive North at Night: Chicago IL

[Madlenduval]

great video!

[Freewayjim]

@Madlenduval Thanks!

[jonathancalderon71]

Love this place but not the drivers

[rmradam]

I love the videos that you post on youtube, especially the ones in Chicago.  Is it possible that you might shoot some more in the Motor City?

[Freewayjim]

@rmradam I've got six from Detroit on last summer's trip, have you seen those?

[zReDYeLLoWGReeNz]

Crazy law:

It's illegal for pickup trucks to drive on LSD

(But SUVs are fine)

[RT378]

Yeah, just what I was looking for. I moved up by the Wis border and miss driving downtown. Nice vids Jim.

[Freewayjim]

@RT378 Thank you!

[Interests2010s]

Nice!

[Playster3]

May I make a suggestion on which music to use for your next vid? Try out "Saki Kaskas-Callista", that's a nice relaxing music made for night driving. Be sure to give it a try!

[subtheo]

Beautiful skyline, and finally some smooth music along with the ride. I was getting so fed up with cheap techno and aggressive rock. Thanks a bunch !

[Freewayjim]

@subtheo Cheap techno and aggressive rock? are you referring to my videos?

[subtheo]

@Freewayjim No. Have a look at the other rides on youtube. The Japan and EU ones in particular are full of cheap techno, whereas the US ones tend more toward cheap alternative rock (it depends, really). Cheers.

[Freewayjim]

@subtheo Some of my freidns who also make videos tend to lean on the dance/techno music, I try to keep it diverse and I don't think you'll find anyone who's used as wide a range of music as I have.

[subtheo]

@Freewayjim BTW Freewayjim, what is the music you use for the first 10secs of your intros ? It's really nice. Also, FYI, some of your videos are blocked in Europe because of some copyrights claimed by some f* media company.

[Freewayjim]

@subtheo The opening is a Garage Band software loop called "Chelsea Flats" I've heard it used in some commercials as well. Can't do much about the copyright issues :(

[AlvinHDavernport]

Jim, it's such a shame they took down the southbound video! I mean, this one is fantastic as well, but there's something special about approaching the city from the north. It just looks so damn impressive, especially because you get the full view of the John Hancock Center (arguably one of America's prettiest skyscrapers).

[Freewayjim]

@AlvinHDavernport  I disputed it, we'll see what happens. Worst case is that I'll remix it with a new song at some point, Thanks.

[AlvinHDavernport]

@Freewayjim Good to know, man. Looking forward! It'll be a favorite, for sure.

[narox]

My god it's so beautiful, amazing quality video. What camera you use?

[Freewayjim]

@narox Thank you. I list all my relevant equipment including what camera I use in the closing credits. (Sony HDR-HC9)

[ArtificialBanana]

Thanks for the ride!

[MsBrooklynRed]

So cozy! Reminds me of the FDR :)

[VHM072010]

Loved both videos about LSD, especially the first.

[Freewayjim]

@VHM072010 Thanks, The third one will be up Monday Night!

[FSXTheGreat]

Lake Shore Drive is a Part Freeway but mostly an Expressway, with traffic lights!

[BaronPhilippe]

Thanks Jim, it's like you finally put this song to the soundtrack where it belongs

[Freewayjim]

@BaronPhilippe Thank you and it's funny you should say that. I love this song and have been wanting to use it for 4+ years now but I never felt I had the "proper" footage for it, until now.

[anthonydo503]

Great video!! Chicago looks so nice at night time. I need to visit there one day since my uncle lives in a suburb of Chicago.

[mildotsandmusic]

I wonder how much of Lake Shore Drive is at Parkway status?

[adogg619]

The Windy City looks beautiful at night. I really need to go Chi-town one day soon.

[adogg619]

Jim you just picked one of my favorite songs of all time.

This is going in my favorites.

Ooooooh look out for that lowdown

That dirty, dirty, dirty, dirty lowdown!

[dave11686]

Awesome song and great vid Jim!

[Freewayjim]

@dave11686 Thank you!

[ScrewdUPClickV2]

Owned is all that i gotta say!

[Freewayjim]

@ScrewdUPClickV2 LOL!

[riolindasucks]

Though I hate their politics, I love the Chicago cityscape. Nice vid.

[Freewayjim]

@riolindasucks Thanks!

[MrMarkingston]

hobo at the end

[0marigolds]

Sweet @ 1:32 with the lights. Lowdown = perfect for a night drive...super smooth & sparkly especially with the groovy light halos. ;.)

[Freewayjim]

@0marigolds Thank you, yes it was a great night to be there filming it as well, one for the memories!