Adrian McKinnon & Moonshine on the magic of working together, writing 'Hello Future' + more!

[@ReacttotheK]

In part 2 we cover the writing processes for SHINee’s CØDE, NCT 127’s gimme gimme & Earthquake! Check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYq8lIKlfdh_pK8 P.s. We had hoped for Kenzie to have joined us for these interviews but we understand and respect her wish to keep her privacy ❤️ Our list of producers who we want to interview keeps growing (and catching up with Adrian in a solo interview is definitely on the to-do list)… What other K-Pop writers do you want to see appear on the channel? 👀 Edit: Here's who we have interviewed so far: kzbin.info/aero/PLFw_XZtkCVMNX3IH9qhK9eG4vo_3tAl_5

[@mimmokarlsson5518]

Perhaps AZODi or Cazzi Opeia!

[@wackymacky6507]

Rodnae “Chikk” Bell, LDN Noise, Cazzi, Coach & Sendo!

[@kaylashiza9775]

lindgren !!!!!

[@BAZVOCALS]

Perhaps try a love call to the king Yoo youngjin 👀

[@John-qy7rp]

TAK, 1take, monotree, e.one, joombas, louise frick sveen, danke, charli taft, collapsedone, ARTiffect, lalala studio, full8loom, teddy riley, "hitman" bang, justin reinstein, lee jin ah (o - o), i dunno who else there are so many good producers and writers its hard to make a list. :0

[@artistblue18]

Awwww I understand Kenzie’s desires for privacy. Idk if I could handle Kenzie Moonshine and Adrian all in one video interview. They have played a hand in MANY of my absolute favorite Kpop songs

[@jasmine_soo8839]

Ikr...Kenzie has many masterpiece...

[@YS-eu4ne]

Same here. Would hope that at least Kenzie knows how much we sincerely appreciate all her work through music🙏🏻

[@tresespada3]

So proud that SM has such a great producer like Kenzie 👏🏻

[@literarilyASMR]

YES

[@fuzzybunnysbiteu]

Moonshine, Adrian, and Kenzie are a power trio and I hope they work together for a long time because they never disappoint

[@nat_vig]

It’s so heartwarming to see them complimenting each other’s part of work so much, even complimenting kenzie who wasn’t there. I think that’s what makes their works greatt 🔥🥰

[@spaceships.s344]

This interview makes me realize how much the producers inspire and admire each other, and how Kenzie is such a genius. Thank you so much Umu for the interview!!

[@krisbrott9971]

For me, everything about this song screams masterpiece - from the song, the mv, their outfits/styling, the choreo - everything! So when I realized that Kenzie, Adrian AND Moonshine were responsible, I thought “no wonder!” They are the kpop dream team for me. I think this album is my favorite kpop album (sorry EXO lol). It’s very fun and cheerful, but also creative with a pretty wide range of styles. This is why I am such a SM stan because their writers really line up with my taste in music. Thanks for doing these great interviews.

[@loveamia1319]

SM is blessed to have KENZIE! She is awesome! :) Also, Moonshine and Adrian always have the best songs! Hello Future was probably my fav NCT Dream track.

[@chaem00]

As a Korean Nctzen, loved to hear many musical informations from composers and i am also impressed, how Kenzie improve her ideas with the songs. interesting. It was so informative and i enjoyed a lot to watch your Video. I hope i could watch these kind of videos in Korean... anyways, Thank you so much, Umu!

[@ringelgollum]

My (lengthy) take on the topic of ~Moonshine~ production tags: I agree that I those tags that are hidden, almost drowned in the production, are lovely. They just form a small little part of the song without being of obvious importance, but you would still miss them if they weren't there. One example is 'CØDE', I really enjoy how tucked away the ~moonshine~ is, almost like a harmonic line to the main melody. But. The tags I tend to love most are more generally those that add something to the production, that help with the atmosphere or drive the song forward. One example is the tag in 'Infinity'. I really love the intro, the way everything feels so grand, so wide, and part of that is because the melodic lines are rather legato and laid back, almost floating. The melody sways forward, "to infi~ni~ty~", and then you get that amazing quick "Moon!Shine!", immediately preparing you for the slightly more rhythmic section of "I'm the other one...". I feel like the tag is an absolutely integral part of the intro, and the section wouldn't work as well without it. So I like that one. Another one is the "Earthquake" one, it helps more generally with the overall feel of the song and also fits in nicely with later low-pitched vocal samples. It gives an immediate sense of danger and anxious anticipation, and the fact that it is one of the most obvious tags may even help here, because if you never heard the tag anywhere before, you definitely notice the low voice and might be like: "Oh damn, something is about to go down." And if you know how the tag usually sounds like, you're like: "OH DAMN, something is DEFINITELY about to go down!" And finally I would like to point out the "Moonshine!" in Hyo's 'Dessert'. The way it squeakily follows right after the vocal chop in the intro is weird, funny, and made it an instant earworm for me. I spent weeks walking around, just singing "HWUI! Ho! Ho! Ho! Hwui! Hoho hoho MoonShine!" And if that's not peak pop production, I don't know what is. So I understand that Moonshine want to hide away their tags, and I am here for it. It's always fun to have finished listening to a new Moonshine track and going: "Wait, was the tag in there? Time to re-listen..." But I also love the occasional obvious tag, especially when it forms such an important part of the production. When a producer tag makes you squeal in delight or anticipation, just a few seconds into the song, then something is being done right, no matter how hidden or obvious it is. :) P.S.: And yeah, I loved the interview. Adrian and Moonshine complimenting each other, hyping Kenzie, I love to hear it. Absolute geniuses in what they do, all of them.

[@soomaan1220]

my absolute favourite is the one on deja vu by Nct Dream

[@ringelgollum]

@@soomaan1220 An excellent ~moon! shine!~ in an excellent song indeed. I like how the "Moonshine" hits in 8th notes on the final beat of the slow intro, pitched to the 5th, immediately followed by the main melody continuing the line. It's a really nice pick up, and a good transition from the minor key intro to the major key chorus-foreshadowing part. Again it is one of the tags that have a musical function, which I adore.

[@neocity1248]

As sm stan, I am really grateful for Kenzie, Adrian, Moonshine, and other producers that always give bop musics!! I am really interested in how they make those kinds of musics. It's sometimes refreshing and weird but in a good way. Hands down to all production and staff that made NCT and other sm groups million sellers and very successful idols!!

[@ae-czennie4218]

THIS IS BRILLIANT. HELLO FUTURE IS MY FAVORITE SONG.

[@YS-eu4ne]

Hey Adrian McKinnon and Moonshine, you may not read this comment but I just want to thank YOU to you all for all the joys you've brought into our lives through the music you've written and produced. My personal favorites made by them (Adrian, Moonshine or both) are Forever by EXO, One by SuperM, Kick Back by WayV and Hello Future by NCT DREAM. We owe it all to you good Sirs 🙏🏻❤️

[@ahoui_7dreamzen]

I’m so happy that Hello Future is part of the Dreamies’ discography because the song is perfect! 💯

[@thelionmutters]

Umu is a great interviewer because she let them just talk and go on a tangent because it let us get interesting tidbits.

[@BeastWolf11]

You have no idea how much I appreciate those interviews with producers. Having the opportunity to hear their take on music writting, the backstories of some songs, learning things even tho I'm not advanced or anything - it's just priceless and simply interesting af. :D Normally we wouldn't have such possibility. Thank you! 💛

[@zaidhasan6942]

I've literally zero knowledge of music production, but I was still able to pick up some of the concepts discussed in this phenomenal interview. Massive thanks to the major☀️interviewer (did I get this right?) and the equally informative and jolly Adrian McKinnon and Moonshine 😄

[@jasmine_soo8839]

Hello Future was absolutely one from my fav release in 2021 and that song always uplifting my mood whenever I listening it... And know what motive and what inspire them to make the song...Made me feel so "woaah" Amaze me and proud... Coz they Made such a meaningful song for us...^^ And how NCT Dream suit and can executed the song well...

[@notcheri]

OHMYGOOOOD. UMU DOING GOD'S WORK ✨✨✨ Like I wish more interviews will be done for music production because we can never have these incredible songs out there w/o the producers 😭 BUUUUT, on an honest note, I'm not sure we can get this much content with regular interviews. I mean Umu KNOWS and BREATHES music so the level of understanding she has for what these artists are talking about is just on a higher level so that makes us the viewers (or readers if this was written haha) able to take things in a better perspective and understanding. Umu, I LOVE YOU. Thank you for doing this!! 💕💕

[@ReacttotheK]

And thank you!!!! ❤️ I'm so so happy you enjoy this kind of content!! I reeaaaally enjoy making these kind of videos + my new passion is doing idol/producer interviews, so in a few years I may shift over to them completely ☺️

[@notcheri]

@@ReacttotheK WOOOOOW I can totally see it!!! It's like a whole new era. I mean I can see it starting now, but oh gosh, if you really decide to go that route in the future, that'll be incredible! The music world would owe content creators like you so much 🎶❤️ Imagine the shift to bringing more of these producers in front, I'm just soooo excited how this will bring more attention to music production 😭 and people being more appreciative of this part of the whole act ✨✨ aaaaah! idk, I'm just excited for you!! And more of your contents like this!! 🔥🌟🌟

[@todorokiyosukedesu]

@@ReacttotheK I wish you could ask to them to explain about NCT 127 Gimme Gimme, I love that song because of how dark that song is

[@bloomingsystem]

thank you umu for this interview!! hello future was also one of my favourite & most listened track last year, such a great thing to actually know what happens behind the curtain and how the creative process happened through this interview

[@damatantisari4012]

Wow it's very nice to find someone who have Hello Future as the most listened tracks too! Like really, Hello Future is just soo good. It lifts up your mood and cheers you up in so many ways. Such a colorful song till I play it everyday for 3 months and easily become my most favorite NCT song

[@blackatblu]

moonshine is my hero.. they never fail to amaze!!

[@blackatblu]

im so thankful that adrian made '4 walls'.. one of my faves!

[@jaezen16]

Nct dream can really do a lot! From bright to dark concept they all slayed it.

[@dream23z]

didn't know i could love hello future more now that i know the inspriation, writing & music process of the song. absolute favorite from nct and in kpop in general. nct dream members really did well and the song & concept really fit them, it's so nct dream. thank you moonshine, kenzie & adrian for the song and umu & team for this video. 💚

[@andersekoli]

As a swede I'm so proud to see how much Moonshine are influencing kpop. Love all the interviews you are doing, you are so good at making them interesting and educational, while still being very funny! Love it!

[@Reign_255]

SM is really blessed to have producers such as Kenzie🥰🥰She's a wizard ✨

[@Ca-yr2rz]

Ugh Moonshine and Kenzie are in my top 3 fave producers but Adrian?? I'm so sorry for not had recognized him, he's literrally part of some of my fave songs too!! I love this kind of videos and omg I respect Kenzie but I'll be the happiest if someday she wants to give and interview 🥺

[@user-zm4pq8qz1y]

I'm not sure if I've said this enough but thank you so much for the videos in this channel, Umu! I hope you know that NCTzens are watching this and talking about it on Twitter

[@Damonistique]

Thank you so much for these interviews. They inspire a lot. Looks like to have the cowriters in one call was a great decision, the mood became so friendly and idk creative. They reminded what I loved in conversations with the people whom I made something with in stage direction or writing, etc... probably a sign, lol. To me modal mixture also was one of the reasons I got into kpop and stayed here. It's so colorful, and often in unexpected ways. And the way Dream are balancing their concepts was one of the reasons to stick with them. Now that Moonshine mentioned they weren't used to create bg songs when they wrote Diggity everything went on its places... it didn't really feel as agressive as NCT tried to present it, more like a bright song with some dare in it. Not a bad thing. Now can easily imagine RV or f(x) doing the chorus. And Bungee is just incredible. So much work and life came into these songs... cool that you are helping to appreciate it.

[@exoneoct4125]

Wow this just took me back to Dream's surprise performance of Hello Future's bridge on Music Bank's mid year special (i think?) prior to its official release!! That moment was so magical and memorable to me i had goosebumps and then i saw the credits....Moonshine, Kenzie & Adrian McKinnon...and i was like OH THAT'S WHY. 💚 hoping for an LDN Noise interview!

[@starplay1734]

hello future chorus is sooooo good, i get goosebumps every single time. bungee is my favourite song in hello future album so thank you umu for discussing about it in this interview and thank you moonshine for the hardwork in producing it😭❤

[@destandriyani]

Umuuuu, thank you so much for this interview. Hello Future is literally one of the BEST release of kpop songs from 2021. First listened to the song was really blown me away and the goosebumps is still here whenever I listen to the song. When I finally knew about how this materpiece was created I just can't hold it but to love this song even more 😭 I can't wait for the part 2 cause CØDE is also one of my favorite 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@smaykk]

Kenzie, Adrian and Moonshine have produced some of the most interesting kpop songs 👏🏻 am enjoying these interviews to hear inner workings from the producers!

[@lh2539]

Just realized all of my favorite songs of NCT are written by Adrian and Moonshine! Gosh!! That's so lit!!🔥🔥🔥

[@KiSweets]

It's so inspiring to see how these incredible minds are captivated by each other and inspire each other. seriously, this team is a match made in heaven

[@serqsdps]

They're so great, and from what I get here is kenzie is a legend

[@МарияПетрова-ъ6н]

No matter what you say about kpop, it is still an amazing sphere that allows to produce such great innovative music!

[@flor-zh4mc]

I cant believe thie channel is doing so much for is omg the idea of getting contact with the actual producers is something unimaginable for normal people includong me haha thanks so much

[@muntu4626]

you are literally so invaluable for nctzens we owe you the world 😭

[@elizalane8102]

OH MY GOSH, the Moonshine Tag solves so many questions! The very first song that got me into NCT was Turn Back Time by WayV, and I would always hear that little vocal sample at the beginning and for nearly two years I was so curious about what it was, what was being said, and why it showed up in other songs I liked! Thank you so so much for helping me to identify that sample and put it to a name! The backstory and knowing that it's the signature of such wonderful producers instantly just made me appreciate these songs 100x more

[@mAdmAn-tn6so]

Ayyyy is there no one talking about BUNGEE???? I looove that song, especially chenle's part when he hits the high note beautifully.. and thank u for this interview, I was so excited to hear from the producers themselves who made this amazing song.

[@electricsocketxx]

You can tell they really respected each other's work and unique styles, and they had a ton of fun working together! Thank you for this great interview - excited for part 2!

[@aerie2630]

omg yess hello future is so good, literally PLEASING to hear, and the lyrics and arrangements just so good

[@etoilesung]

hello future, diggity and bungee are my faves and now hearing all of this about the making of the song and how great and magnificent the writers and producers are just give me chills this is insane thank you for creating bops after bops

[@glrgnc]

No song can make me as happy as Moonshine and Kenzie do together. KENZSHINE please always shine.

[@pitchy2490]

Nonton ini gw jujur makin amazed & proud of NCT karena mrk se talented itu guysssss... Lagu2 mrk complex bgt yg emg susah gitu gk sembarangan bisa di nyanyiin tapi NCT bisa! Esp di sini NCT Dream yaa krn emg lagi bahas lagu2 nya Dream.. dahlah emg gak salah klo mau nge stan anak2 SM tuh 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻 best of the best!

[@tresespada3]

Salah satu alasan gua menjadi Pinkblood 2 tahun terakhir apalagi semenjak mengenal music

[@kit5809]

pls do more of these!! its so fun to listen to the writers and producers talk about their whole thought process and intention

[@kamilaqurrota8686]

The geniuses behind hello future! Thank you umu for interviewing them! Their previous works are all fire, i absolutely love nct dream's deja vu, and i am absolutely looking forward to what they would produce next!

[@Sullsfx]

Thank you so much for doing these kind of interviews. I think sometimes with how much musical content is constantly flowing out of the kpop industry it can be easy to take for granted the hard work and creative energy that goes into making these songs. So it's great to hear from the artists who put their souls into writing and producing these tracks. Hello future was probably my favorite song of 2021, I never get tired of it. It's so cool to hear the song elements broken down and to know what went into creating it. Totally fascinating!

[@danielabarrientos9386]

Hello Future is such a lovely and fun song to listen. I love it when you get to do these interviews!!!!! Can't wait for the next one!

[@Rich-Oh]

Colton's editing is PHENOMENAL on this! Freaking Fire 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@LazyAceDia]

Thanks, Rich!

[@Rich-Oh]

@@LazyAceDia I think the creativity in your collaboration is under appreciated by the general viewer. I'd subscribe to a process channel that you contribute content to - is there any others besides this?

[@LazyAceDia]

@@Rich-Oh Unfortunately, I don't contribute to any other channels. Umu and I have been friends for several years, so we naturally work well together. Thanks for the interest, but I don't have any resources for you

[@МарияПетрова-ъ6н]

Kenzi write some of my personal favorite albums ever, not just in kpop

[@Mariana_C]

Thank you for this interview! I'm already obsessed with Hello Future, I can't see myself getting sick of it any time soon. After watching this interview, it became even more special

[@mattveslino252]

Umu, you do not understand just how much I have been WAITING for this interview to come out. Oh my GOD. The scream I let out when this popped up in my KZbin notifications... like, Adrian AND Moonshine in ONE video? Lord.

[@PlumPlum1234]

Thanks for lifting the veil on the mystery of KPOP songwriting. "Hello Future" was my song of the year. Incredible, chilling chorus.

[@delesoo2663]

After watching this, my eagerness too hear MORE music talk FROM DAY6 keep RISING AAAA cause this is so SO interesting and fun to hear story personally from the writers and composers about their perspective/idea/inspiration in making our fav songs!! really wish and pray for umu to have THAT opportunity to interview the DAY6 members one dayyy 😭🙏🏻💗 and again always thanks for your hard work umu!!!!!!

[@ilonagogokhiya5342]

Wow i've never noticed the production tags in these songs. have to relisten them once again

[@ReacttotheK]

Here's a compilation a fan made! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmeuf3qoZsmXj9E

[@ilonagogokhiya5342]

@@ReacttotheK thank you!

[@kevandmal]

Great interview, Umu! Hello Future was one of my favorite 2021 releases. These guys have had a hand in so many awesome songs. Always like hearing from them.

[@syaz4848]

And now i really want to see the uncut of bungee recording

[@MissBrittneyofCourse]

Commenting for the algorithm, saving for later because I love to know the stories behind the songs.

[@aerie2630]

big thank u guys seriously you made some amazing songs congrats on that, love your work and im so happy dream got such amazing people working w them on their music 🖤

[@yoyo8537]

I like her. I like Kenzie she is mom of SM❤❤💚💚💚💙💙❤❤

[@renaissance5301]

I love everything about these interviews! Moonshine and Adrian are always a joy to hear from and Kenzie does iconic work! I’m on the edge of my seat for part 2, can’t wait! Thank you for taking the time to do these!

[@april6947]

i always enjoy it so much when umu gets to interview producers! thanks so much for yet another amazing and informative interview. even though i don’t have a musical background, it’s so fascinating to learn about the musical process behind songs- especially hello future which is one of my favourites. thanks to umu, moonshine and adrian mckinnon!

[@moinaecha9264]

Agreed that the moonshine tag is super fun to sing along too, it's like a fanchant announcing it's about to get real haha!

[@rhythmrecall]

I really love getting to hear the stories from the producers behind the creation of these songs. It adds so much more depth and meaning!! Basically, I am loving these interviews and thank you for giving us access to their genius minds!!

[@sekarjuang3859]

YEAH BUNGEE IS THAT GOOD, ITS MASTERPIECE, LEGENDARY AND ALL U NAME IT

[@geeangeles6600]

Kudos to all these amazing artists. Thank you for the music and for making life on this earth so much better.

[@vickyg6182]

This is one of my favorite interviews with the creators, so comfortable, informative, and positive ☺️

[@zahradzakira]

it's fun to find their tag!!

[@charlayne8053]

love watching these interviews! it’s so cool to listen to the thought process and backstories of these special songs, thank you umu for feeding us with such awesome content 🥰

[@aineseo0825]

thank you producers for making dream song💚

[@sieunkim4184]

this interview made me even appreciate hotsauce and hello future tracks in general. thank you for this and cant wait for the part 2!

[@ahoui_7dreamzen]

Everything about Hello Future is perfect

[@AdeOso1190]

How nice it is to see the creators of the songs and MV I like it when that happens, but I need the subtitles in Spanish I only half understood from the comments hehehehe

[@ReacttotheK]

We'll work on Spanish translation soon and tweet about it when it's up!

[@AdeOso1190]

@@ReacttotheK Thank you very much for answering, I will be waiting for you

[@matchaberri]

everything about the song hello future is so beautiful. i remembered crying so hard because of the song, and lyrics. thank you so much for creating this beautiful masterpiece

[@ahoui_7dreamzen]

Hello Future was the best song of 2021 and my favorite NCT song

[@callmeyourbae2859]

honestly, especially the last chorus is the best chorus in kpop history, even all the songs. I liked that so much when the first time they spoiled on the music show

[@jenjunbacz289]

hello future is my favorite,i cant stop listening to hello future

[@rhiehanrivas2613]

Great people with amazing talents! Thanks for giving us great music

[@kazukikun3449]

Thank you so much Umu for this epic interview !

[@mheiligm0113]

Absolutely loved this interview! I always thought that was didgeridoo in Hello Future and the confirmation of it had me falling out of my seat! Plus the discussion on tension and release was super interesting because that is exactly what I felt on first listen (though I described it as tension and hope back then) I think it would be so cool if you had the chance to interview Black Eyed Pilseung! I love what they are doing with StayC and their music for other artists like Apink, Twice, Sistar, and Chungha

[@amalians3988]

thanks for making Hello Future. You know this song is helping me when I'm in a hard time. That's a masterpiece :)

[@moinaecha9264]

I CLICKED SO FAST! Literally my favs working together on my fav track and breaking it down on my fav channel like what?

[@starshipawesome]

This is amazing!!! Congrats you were able to interview them!

[@lintangsenjani]

Umu thank you so much for this interview! And also for the producers, thank you for always giving the best to our boys! 💞💞

[@rrringles]

Thank you so much for doing this!! Being a K-pop fan has opened my eyes to the less visible world of producers and songwriters, and I adore hearing two of my favorites talk about their work. Editing is on fire as per usual 🔥

[@Damonistique]

This interview is PACKED

[@spaceships.s344]

ISTG Bungee is such an ear candy

[@jvlixn]

LOVE MOONSHINE's work ICONS

[@jwisong]

All my fav song is written by moonshine yass

[@peppermintbutler2102]

Everyone's so passionate about music they created these magical masterpieces so awesome we are all just coming together with a language we can relate to

[@catrina1589]

recently moonshine have worked on viviz’s tweet tweet which is my favorite song on the album, I pretty much expected it just from seeing the name on the tracklist xD I was wondering if you would react to any of viviz (or Yuju’s) songs as you haven’t added them to any of your playlists, even the will not be reacting to one

[@fru6378]

Woooow! Thank you Umu for this interview!! You're awesome :D

[@cnuna]

im waiting for earthquake explanation

[@seerdaf7246]

Omg i love the editting of this video lollll it's funny somehow lollll

[@crisnc29]

Hello future gives me coming-of-age movie soundtrack and I'm here for it!! Every time I listen to the song it puts me in a good mood, so it was cool to see what the producers were going for when they were making the song. Just want to say that I love videos like this and it even inspired me to take a mini summer course about musical theory

[@nimbosss]

thank you so much for the interview! they're so creative and it's so great to understand a little more about their creativity

[@zwyqsl29]

ㅠㅠ im just here to ask for part2 of this interview!! We've been waiting for two weeks!!!

[@ReacttotheK]

We have a very packed schedule so sorry! Part 2 will be coming out this week ^^

[@chillnochill2762]

I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS AGHH THANK YOU SO MUCH!!