The Making of Pretty Lights' New Album: A Color Map of the Sun

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  • čas přidán 16. 06. 2013
  • The documentary follows Pretty Lights over two+ years as he lovingly crafted his new album A Color Map of the Sun. Go behind-the-scenes and in the studio with the "electro-hip-hop-soul" producer in this exclusive THUMP documentary.
    Producer: Greg Eggebeen
    Director of Photography: Krystle Blackburn
    Editor / Additional Camera: Adam Sauermilch
    Pre-order A Color Map of the Sun on vinyl, CD or special merchandise bundles now at prettylightsmusic.com. For more info on Pretty Lights and to download all Pretty Lights music at no cost visit prettylightsmusic.com.
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Komentáře • 706

  • @prettylights
    @prettylights Před 11 lety +98

    So much props to Krystle Blackburn and THUMP for making this documentary awesome. It was most definitely a positive creative collaboration. It was an awesome experience to work with everyone involved. "A Color Map of the Sun" - July 2.

    • @03ct9a
      @03ct9a Před 2 lety +1

      Miss you dad

    • @jordhuga271
      @jordhuga271 Před 2 lety +1

      Glad i own it on vinyl wish i didn't have to buy on secondary market. Amazing.

    • @Roses_R_redeR
      @Roses_R_redeR Před 2 lety

      Lights
      Bluegrass hasn't had its rebirth
      🪕🎻🎚🎛🎹
      🥀🥀🥀🥀
      RCGM

    • @Roses_R_redeR
      @Roses_R_redeR Před 2 lety

      @@03ct9a lights is your dad?

    • @03ct9a
      @03ct9a Před 2 lety

      @@Roses_R_redeR unfortunately… no. just a funny thing me and the homies say! 😭😭😭😭 miss you dad :p

  • @OpusTheLeftie
    @OpusTheLeftie Před 2 lety +8

    So glad I'm not the only one who regards this doc as a comfort film.

    • @lung_licker
      @lung_licker Před rokem

      totally, i can‘t stop coming back to the singer at 17:28

  • @StudioCuts
    @StudioCuts Před 3 lety +45

    SO sick!! It's June 2021 - about the 9th or 10th time watching this over the last 6 years. I envy this journey - We need you back Pretty Lights!!

    • @ITPhilK
      @ITPhilK Před 2 lety +3

      Ditto man. I have come back to this video numerous times since 2014. So damn good!

    • @kcrowder7
      @kcrowder7 Před 2 lety +1

      Please come back!!

    • @SplooshBlaster
      @SplooshBlaster Před 2 lety +1

      He's coming back!

    • @StudioCuts
      @StudioCuts Před 2 lety

      @@SplooshBlaster fr?

    • @cocococo4000
      @cocococo4000 Před rokem

      @@StudioCuts fr!

  • @MrTrex54
    @MrTrex54 Před rokem +6

    I’m so Glad that this Album got a Documentary, It definitely Deserved it.

  • @kyzrsosay
    @kyzrsosay Před 11 lety +5

    His passion for his music is f&%kin' crazy. Seeing his vision come to life at a live show is on of the most unique and trippy concert experiences I've ever had.

  • @Ciaurrix
    @Ciaurrix Před 9 lety +73

    This guy is so damn good. It's the little things that he does, stuff I pick up on after listening to a song for the 20th time or so, that I notice that make me smile. Little instruments that come and go, or the way a vocal and an instrument work together. This guy gets it.

    • @meagannola1001
      @meagannola1001 Před 7 lety

      (: couldn't agree more

    • @Ciaurrix
      @Ciaurrix Před 4 lety +1

      I miss this dude wtf make some music bro we love you

    • @Daggroth
      @Daggroth Před 4 lety

      @@Ciaurrix He mostly does live shows unless that's changed since when iw as out there before

  • @ricksaunders
    @ricksaunders Před 8 lety +19

    I have to say, I have the ultimate respect for Derek/Pretty Lights. The making of video is a an incredible dream realized, and it inspires me. I think I've watched 3-4 times. Cheers!

  • @dahawk891
    @dahawk891 Před 10 lety +19

    This is truly an amazing album, I don't think it could have been executed any better. After seeing this video this is my new favorite music

  • @rahwokurka356
    @rahwokurka356 Před rokem +5

    The talent of this man is NOT EVEN COMPREHENDABLE.... living for the comeback PLM!!! 💖

    • @toke1727
      @toke1727 Před 10 měsíci

      PL is on tour again and i hope releasing a new record at the end of it!

  • @jrbaconcheez
    @jrbaconcheez Před 10 lety +11

    incredible method of production

  • @videoparker28
    @videoparker28 Před 11 lety +2

    Brother....You just made history. No other music has put that lump in my throat and moved me to feel so inspired. My uncle was a professional Jazz Trombonist and he passed this year but I know he would have given you mad respect for what you did on this album. I'm ready to hear it all together. Great Job brother man....

  • @tpestell1
    @tpestell1 Před 11 lety +2

    So jealous, this guy lives the dream! Working with the most amazing musicians, creating and molding the world around him to CREATE truly amazing tunes. much love.

  • @Banger_Fire
    @Banger_Fire Před 8 lety +37

    this is like my 3rd time

    • @neogenesisnewdawn514
      @neogenesisnewdawn514 Před 8 lety +13

      i lost count

    • @lung_licker
      @lung_licker Před rokem +1

      ninth i think????? i‘m just now coming back to him after his hiatus but i used to be OBSESSED with this album

  • @steamedyam
    @steamedyam Před 10 lety +16

    but wow i wanna listen to those 22 albums he made :o

    • @spaghettisession7460
      @spaghettisession7460 Před 10 lety +3

      yes... you do

    • @just_jertie
      @just_jertie Před 6 lety +9

      I know this is several years late but you can. In the extended edition of this album, the "reel breaks" are precisely that, those sessions in which the sounds to create the album were made.

  • @Shookonemusic
    @Shookonemusic Před 9 lety +21

    Part 2: The Making of Pretty Lights Hats

  • @sawedoffbastard8078
    @sawedoffbastard8078 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Wow. Just wow. I had no idea. I've listened to these songs sooo many times. I had no idea. RESPECT

  • @r34dybr34k
    @r34dybr34k Před 11 lety +3

    I feel like i've just discovered the best album I have ever heard. and i haven't even heard it yet.

  • @TmacIsMyIdol
    @TmacIsMyIdol Před 10 lety +2

    This is amazing every time I watch this. Simply a genius

  • @MitjaMarosa
    @MitjaMarosa Před 11 lety +3

    Amazing! He's just great. First I really thought he sampled some old vinyl. But now I'm even more impressed.

  • @GoProBro
    @GoProBro Před 10 lety +1

    Pretty Lights is unique, gifted and an incredible visionary. He is a true musician and this is why I like him most.

  • @_FullSpeedAhead_
    @_FullSpeedAhead_ Před rokem +1

    This man is a blessing

  • @TheGlamdringXx
    @TheGlamdringXx Před 11 lety

    I absolutely love his passion. I feel like I' watching something magical, just amazing. Thank you so much for sharing this with us!

  • @hankryan3197
    @hankryan3197 Před 11 lety

    I just can't stop playing the new album!! It's amazing how many of my friends who don't like anything electronic ask "what is thiiiiiiis?!" Color Map of the Sun is so eclectic there are elements anyone can enjoy. I'm so happy to see so many new people venture into electronic music.

  • @tylertn10
    @tylertn10 Před 11 lety

    So stoked on this. This is music in its purest form. this is what im talking about. its not all about reading sheet music, its about the feeling. the idea, the creation, bending the rules, and going with a feeling and idea.

  • @winstonsmith9250
    @winstonsmith9250 Před 11 lety

    Derek, I just am so excited for you and this album. I've had the 7/2 drop on my calendar for months. Thanks for the documentary, incredible work and I can't wait!

  • @brandonknight6575
    @brandonknight6575 Před 2 lety

    This documentary gave me the chills,smiles and even tears of happiness more than once. As one of my favorite all time MASTERPIECE albums, this was a joy to see and to all those incredible talented musicians that poured there heart and soul into this,THANK YOU! PL hope to see you back and doing what u love. In any lucky it will be in a simular formatt too.

  • @samaireoctober5584
    @samaireoctober5584 Před 5 lety +3

    This is great! Seriously, I'm in awe

  • @CarrienaChow
    @CarrienaChow Před 11 lety

    so inspiring and interesting! thank you for giving us a look into your creative process. I admire you so much as an artist. I loved you before seeing this documentary but now I am so blown away to know how genuine you are and real when it comes to making music in the purest form.

  • @glizzyreview7539
    @glizzyreview7539 Před 8 měsíci

    Some of the best years of my life watching this dood play these tracks live

  • @jelig72
    @jelig72 Před 11 lety

    This week, pure magic drops!

  • @tylerboddy
    @tylerboddy Před 11 lety

    The New Orleans 15 person horn session with the slide guitar is so heavy! it really is SOOOO hypnotic! Such a cool project! you never cease to amaze me! Looking forward to what the live show will be like. Mad LOVE

  • @LPdude71789
    @LPdude71789 Před 11 lety

    I've always really liked his stuff, and his show I went to this past year was on the best I've ever been to. But seeing the process he went through to come up with this album really makes me respect him, and its obvious how much of a musician he really is. Dude is a pure genius, I can't wait for the album to come out.

  • @TDKCT
    @TDKCT Před 11 lety

    Derek, sincere respect for your work. Collaborating with such great artists without the need of sheet music shows a great ability to percolate the true essence of music from within. Best wishes!

  • @AustinCooper
    @AustinCooper Před 11 lety

    Really looking forward to this new album! Already pre-ordered...it's gonna be so sick! I love how he keeps things minimalistic but when everything is all together, you just have raw energy...

  • @BusyBeatz1
    @BusyBeatz1 Před 11 lety

    so inspirational! Can't wait to hear!

  • @tommykesh
    @tommykesh Před 8 lety +1

    He's a musical genius, once in a life time kind of stuff.

    • @planetice
      @planetice Před 7 lety +1

      He's a drug addict and a complete idiot that makes every song sound the exact same.......

  • @StephenLee529
    @StephenLee529 Před 11 lety

    Yeah...I'm looking forward to this one...! Awesome stuff

  • @cobrider2
    @cobrider2 Před 11 lety

    can't wait

  • @GoonFilm
    @GoonFilm Před 10 lety

    im speechless. so much talent and so much respect for him as a musician

  • @careywiedenbeck8867
    @careywiedenbeck8867 Před 10 měsíci

    FIRST TIME seeing this! Getting pumped up for this ATL settt!!! 2023 LFG!! So much soul poured into all of this by so many people! Mad ❤️🫡🏆🙏🏼

  • @jonathane7373
    @jonathane7373 Před 7 lety

    mad respect to pretty lights yo! so much hard work and dedication to this album!

  • @erikschaffer1053
    @erikschaffer1053 Před 11 lety

    Color Map...as a first time listener of Pretty Lights I dug the music...after watching this I dig it even more and have the most respect. Keep doing what your doing brother. To the makers of the video...well done.

  • @SirsWubCat
    @SirsWubCat Před 11 lety

    Yup, listening to it now! Thanks

  • @fromtheworldwithlove1797

    Man... Would love one of those vinyls. Amazing, much love for the Pretty Lights movement.

  • @SoundweaversRecording
    @SoundweaversRecording Před 11 lety

    love! love! Love!

  • @slowhouse7684
    @slowhouse7684 Před 11 lety

    yesssss i've been waiting so long for this

  • @tobysmith5661
    @tobysmith5661 Před 4 měsíci

    One of the best albums ever made . It has such a classic sound to it, you can tell it’s real instruments

  • @ryan11cw
    @ryan11cw Před 11 lety

    This man is taking music to places that it's never been before. And, to be SO original in todays music world is almost impossible, and my tilted hat is off to you sir! Keep making the freshest, funkiest, soulful beats and music you've been making. KEEP IT MOVING. Peace

  • @iamlabrador6044
    @iamlabrador6044 Před 11 lety

    I downloaded the album when It came out, and now I have a renewed interest and respect for Pretty Lights.

  • @jwashington1992
    @jwashington1992 Před 11 lety

    it cant get any better than this

  • @havokcc
    @havokcc Před 10 lety

    This is amazing, such an amazing work, and the most impressive is that his album is for free download! This guy rocks

  • @taitrauen7795
    @taitrauen7795 Před 11 měsíci

    I saw this years ago, but this was the perfect hype video leading up to seeing him at the Mission in Denver for his big return this Friday!! See you in a couple days... I've missed you all so much.

  • @HarmonicInventions
    @HarmonicInventions Před 8 lety

    So awesome to see a bit of the creative process behind this record. I'm totally hooked on it! VERY inspiring!

  • @mcdangles26
    @mcdangles26 Před 11 lety

    Soul Music. Absolutely amazing

  • @elicarter305
    @elicarter305 Před 8 lety +1

    amazing. purely amazing

  • @amchavoya
    @amchavoya Před 11 lety

    I usually download his albums for free on his site, but after watching this will be buying the CD for sure.
    Mad respect.

  • @STOFEL_UK
    @STOFEL_UK Před 11 lety

    Ah! so much creativity and talent it blows my mind!

  • @codyparnell
    @codyparnell Před 11 lety

    I oredered the lp's!! Cant Wait!!!

  • @timryder876
    @timryder876 Před 11 lety

    I am so excited, this album is going to be amazing

  • @JamesLydon1
    @JamesLydon1 Před 11 lety

    I love what hes doin, really shines the light both ends of the music industry

  • @brandonhamilton5422
    @brandonhamilton5422 Před 11 lety

    Wow. Amazing talent and vision.

  • @katahdinbeats
    @katahdinbeats Před rokem +1

    Welcome back 💛

  • @NowyouknowMusic
    @NowyouknowMusic Před 10 lety +1

    This video was the perfect inspiration I needed to get to work today.

  • @MisterDopeTunes
    @MisterDopeTunes Před 11 lety

    Cant wait till the album drops!!

  • @BrunoGuerra-Rivias
    @BrunoGuerra-Rivias Před 10 lety +1

    MUSIC NEED´S MORE PEOPLE AND ENERGIE LIKE THE ONE YOU HAVE !!!
    I SEE YOU´RE LOVING EVERY MILISECOND OFF THE MUSIC YOU MAKE AND I THANK GOD THAT I´VE DISCOVERED YOU AND YOUR MUSIC BECAUSE I ALSO LOVE MUSIC THE WAY YOU DO .-)

  • @TheSoundEngineAF
    @TheSoundEngineAF Před 11 lety

    Thank you sir.
    You are a true hero.
    thank you for the future

  • @marijatrpcevska
    @marijatrpcevska Před 11 lety

    I am soooo excited to hear these artworks in one album. Totally freaking out on June 2nd.

  • @ccudder123
    @ccudder123 Před 11 lety

    Love how this guy feels the music

  • @Ivolution367
    @Ivolution367 Před 11 lety

    This guy is a mad scientist!! Can't wait to hear this

  • @punkjunkie420
    @punkjunkie420 Před 11 lety

    So much love and respect for Derrick. He should be so proud of this album. Can't wait for the 3 night Chicago run!!

  • @bluntsword15
    @bluntsword15 Před 11 lety

    this was awesome thanks for the link to his website too plus its free this guy knows what music really is about

  • @todddunnigan
    @todddunnigan Před 11 lety

    So psyched to see more electronic musicians getting down with real instruments and grooving with groups of talented players. Loving this direction

  • @ocruadlaoic
    @ocruadlaoic Před 9 lety +13

    Of all the guys doin music out there, this guy really gets it. His sound is so clean and consistent. I love this album, a little melancholy but really beautiful. So much garbage in the electronic genre but this is a guy who takes the best of all genres and his recipe is all about moderation. That balance really shines in the finished product. Hats off to pretty lights for his vision and work ethic.

    • @planetice
      @planetice Před 7 lety

      Pretty lights is the Garbage of Electronic music...... How does he have work ethic if he can't even play an instrument correctly? He obviously never learned the difference between 3/4/ and 4/4, cause all of his songs sound the exact same boring way

    • @ocruadlaoic
      @ocruadlaoic Před 7 lety

      planetice ok. Let me hear your music

    • @planetice
      @planetice Před 7 lety

      My music has already been heard! I've got plenty of songs on soundcloud, beatport, Spotify and iTunes. Let's hear YOUR music.

    • @ocruadlaoic
      @ocruadlaoic Před 7 lety +2

      planetice u gona give me a link or u gona talk about yourself?

    • @kurodamakoto2316
      @kurodamakoto2316 Před 7 lety +2

      planetice dude shut up already lol nobody cares about your irrelevant opinions much less where your music is apparently streaming. real recognize real and you ain't lookin familiar homie

  • @fancypants4432
    @fancypants4432 Před 11 lety

    oh my god. that was the most amazing thing ive ever seen in my entire life. I cant wait for this album!

  • @mikehobi
    @mikehobi Před 11 lety

    What a humble dude. Presenting this album as a 'learning' experience, when really he's amazing.

  • @CoHempCo
    @CoHempCo Před 11 lety

    Excellent, great stuff!

  • @writerstevens
    @writerstevens Před 11 lety

    What a process ... what a process : and what a great disc.

  • @LEPHANTOMBEATS
    @LEPHANTOMBEATS Před 11 lety

    a fine piece of hip hop is being crafted in this documentary.
    very inspiring

  • @THEoriginalJOKES
    @THEoriginalJOKES Před 11 lety

    DVS, you're the man. I aspire to be where you are and to have the passion you have. I can see it in the way you dance in this video and at the shows I've seen you at. You feel the music more than anyone else. You are an electronic mastermind and for lack of a better term a musical genius. Peace and love to you and you're music. Keep it real

  • @JesseFelker
    @JesseFelker Před 9 lety +1

    I love this album, this was a great video!!

  • @demonkleenr
    @demonkleenr Před 10 lety

    This is pure awesome!

  • @DownsAster101
    @DownsAster101 Před 10 lety

    This is absolutely brilliant and amazing

  • @OtraCitiesMusic
    @OtraCitiesMusic Před 11 lety

    Unbelievable. So glad I watched this. I've been listening to PL since Filling up the City Skies.

  • @ferico13
    @ferico13 Před 11 lety

    SUPERB!

  • @xXxMETALISFOREVERxXx
    @xXxMETALISFOREVERxXx Před 11 lety

    Man do I love this guy and his passion for music. I love the wonder in his eyes at 10:25

  • @Enzo6006
    @Enzo6006 Před 11 lety +1

    this documentary about douchy hats was great

  • @ginobeltran
    @ginobeltran Před 11 lety

    Piety Street. Been there, recorded there, filmed there. Mark Bingham and Shawn Hall are some of my favorite people. Spent a week in that studio and I miss it!! Can't wait to hear the full album!!

  • @theclayj
    @theclayj Před 7 měsíci

    Mad respect.

  • @SpunGotomer42
    @SpunGotomer42 Před 10 lety +2

    WOW!!! You can really tell he loves music....

  • @AdamLaFrance2600
    @AdamLaFrance2600 Před 11 lety

    Killin it!!! Totally throwin some money down on for this!

  • @kellancooper1
    @kellancooper1 Před 11 lety

    ELIGH!!!! extra large ups on that colab. can't wait to hear the album

  • @theshazman
    @theshazman Před 11 lety

    Can't wait to grab that 24/96 and bump to some Pretty Lights!

  • @rmusicization
    @rmusicization Před 11 lety +1

    love it bro. your approch is pionnering a new frontier. keeping creativity well alive. great work, peace

  • @Initiatrix01
    @Initiatrix01 Před 11 lety

    Derek is has mastered the art of musical fusion. So much respect.

  • @ligersbruh2290
    @ligersbruh2290 Před 9 lety +1

    Music is so beautiful, and so universal. What this man has done here, and shown us to this video is truly inspirational, and leaves me speechless. It's so fucking beautiful.

  • @mvoelker07
    @mvoelker07 Před 11 lety

    Epic.....I had know idea how much love you put into your music! I am so thankful for your gift that is music its moves my body and soul. I look forward to seeing you in Missoula this November.

  • @portnoyjr59
    @portnoyjr59 Před 11 lety

    Saw him last night. Absolutely breathtaking

  • @redneckremy
    @redneckremy Před 11 lety

    Beautiful

  • @JahKova
    @JahKova Před 11 lety

    AWESOME !!!!!!!

  • @sgreen2011
    @sgreen2011 Před 11 lety

    AND IT WAS WORTH EVERY SECOND OF THOSE 2 1/2 YEARS. I am amazed by the quality of this album!