Eric Prydz EPIC 4.0: An Exclusive Look Inside the Live Show | Mashable

An exclusive look behind the scenes at Eric Prydz and his team's journey to bring America EPIC 4.0 - arguably the most ambitious and visually pleasing live music show in the world. Subscribe for more coverage of tech and culture: on.mash.to/subscribe
Eric gives us a look at his preparation, his team's preparation, the thought behind his music tracks and the life that he lives as one of the biggest, most respected DJs in the world.
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MUSIC
Eric Prydz - Floj
Eric Prydz - Last Dragon
Pryda - Mirage
Eric Prydz - Opus
Eric Prydz - The Matrix
CREDITS
Director of Photography: Luke Versalko
Assistant Camera: Loris Ravera
Editor: Luke Versalko
Graphic Design: Loris Ravera
Sound Mix: Phil Abbott
SPECIAL THANKS
GMUNK

[@pauliusd6505]

What he said about listening to the melody rather than lyrics I can so relate

[@shadylemons101]

Paulius Daunys Same, and this is the first time I've ever heard anyone else say that too.

[@rdjmoto]

We are not alone

[@BLCKVD]

Thank god that there is more of my kind of people, I feel not alone, when majority people always want those god damn lyrics, sure u can tell the story with lyrics, but u don't need lyrics to feel something what melodies gives u. That's why they say that house music is about feelings, what u feel and how u feel, and that's what I love, I love when there is no strict story told by lyrics, but u actually have empty space u to create it with ur own feelings when listening house music.

[@TekNeez]

He's shows look like a hell of an experience

[@justacurioussiamese8193]

''I don't follow trends I make what I love the mos''. Prydz we love you for not chaning.

[@Jaybreezy]

Prydz has and always will have the most stunning visuals. absolutely gorgeous experience to see him live

[@technojoe]

the best show i've ever been to. hands down. the only thing that will top this is EPIC 5.0

[@zodiac909]

This man is one of the biggest inspirations for me ❤

[@stratus10601]

I can vouch that EP/IC shows are a whole nother level of production 2.0 3.0 4.0

[@sunilkai2006]

the only person who epitomises the word EXPERIENCE. Love to go to one of his shows.

[@tgodoy4852]

My hero. True electronic music artist.

[@alandas99]

Eric does this, and deadmau5 is bringing back the cube? What a year for stage design!

[@EvelynHernandez]

Eric Prydz is definitely a one of a kind musician =)

[@user-yi6jw3sn3d]

了；：：：：'：，

[@user-yi6jw3sn3d]

：又；'，，，🗻👾🤕

[@the-renegade]

Fuck trends! Eric Prydz is an amazing musician.

[@DEVILGAARA8]

Thank you Mashable for this.

[@MrEdyLupe]

The undisputed king of house music.

[@supersaiyan90001]

Progressive trance*

[@anthonyobando216]

+Progressive/alternative & techno. No trance

[@sandbox390]

trance? wut

[@NemesisAnother]

Sorry bro, the UMF 2016 ID does not count ;)

[@niloum7369]

He is truly amazing!!! Went to his show first time here in Toronto. What an experience! Want to seem him again already

[@apachemusic4836]

All Hail Lord Prydz !

[@TommyCrosby]

Oh man, I didn't knew he was doing amazing shows like this nowadays! I was I big fan of his "Call on Me", but that was long time ago!

[@albion7186]

Got my 5.0 tickets this week :DDDD

[@PNikiV]

So motivating...Great

[@F1nkz893]

Next level stuff right here!

[@annnnnnnt]

this was great

[@carlosavila2488]

Genius. That's Eric Prydz

[@somedude5657]

Eric Prydz and Joel Zimmerman are the two greats left in modern EDM.

[@StackGuy]

Agreed

[@Timbo5752]

Who cares about EDM, google 'awakenings' amsterdam, that's the real deal.

[@leroytaylor1034]

so true

[@op2551]

what about JUSTICE!!!

[@mk83misiek]

unbelievable

[@Gustavof.017]

Anyone know how one can get into making visual animations like this

[@L2L727]

Hoping EPIC is eventually brought to Chicago

[@FashionDeejay]

Spectacular!

[@mrchingonkabron7434]

chingon mil respetos erik prydz

[@7savo]

The GOAT

[@Walkman0007]

''it's not work if you love it, right'' Eric Prydz

[@starlight_rw]

Awesome

[@c95cosima16]

I like this new type of orchestra.

[@alansmith2205]

Epic 1 Brixton...what a show.

[@richieisevol]

Genre: Prydzgressive

[@juanipacini7831]

Richie M Progressive Prydz

[@ramunasgrigas8173]

True

[@RusticRaver]

what is the software used for mapping?, very cool

[@CopoeiraBernardo]

They need to do his show in a VR!!

[@dinrexx9730]

the best....

[@dakotastewart9785]

Can anybody tell me what headphones Eric is using when hes mixing his track @ 3:05

[@lukeversalko7533]

Looks like Sennheiser HD 25s

[@marcosschroer310]

Can I translate it to portuguese? I'l send the .srt file

[@kevinveen2398]

Can somebody tell me what kind of VJ software this is 4:26

[@theaustrianpro]

I believe it is Avolites AI

[@bishalpradhan6650]

that is legit

[@josuesanchez6526]

Mashable! Where is my scamalot? Do you have a release date for season two?

[@Mashable]

Kirby Grapes! Your Scamalot is on the way. Release date is this Friday, July 29. James Veitch got stuck in traffic 😉

[@josuesanchez6526]

+Mashable Yes! You have made me a happy happy Man Mashable

[@vipulthakur307]

What's the track towards the end of the video??? 😊 it's Amazing 06:53

[@michaeloconnor515]

Eric Prydz - The Matrix

[@MrGerrycraft]

Not sure if I would call it the best looking dance music live show ever, there's artists like Porter Robinson and The Glitch Mob who have insanely good looking and well built shows, but it does look pretty dope. Props to him for putting so much work into that.

[@MrGerrycraft]

I don't think Prydz' visuals look as good as Porters, even if they're being displayed as a hologram. That's just my opinion though

[@intolerant84]

porter robinson. lol.

[@siddharthnatrajan]

now just because eric prydz is a legend it doesnt mean anyone's opinion that differs is false... i have watched porter shows, they are equally good and comparable as well

[@AmpDecay]

ahahahahahaha those are pyrotechnics and LED screens not even close to this.

[@siddharthnatrajan]

does it matter with what they made of? its the result that came out of it... it was amazing...

[@sida390]

What's the name of the song around 2:30 please ?

[@lukeversalko7533]

Eric Prydz - Last Dragon

[@sida390]

Luke Versalko Thnx !

[@jamesoneill4571]

What is the song at the start of this ?

[@AM-ko8hl]

Eric Prydz - Floj

[@jamesoneill4571]

its EPIC

[@alexcastillo98_]

GOD

[@elsenova]

hmm.. what's that sequencer? on 3:10

[@LorisRavera]

sequencer? He's using Logic

[@AmpDecay]

Logic technically has a sequencer built in lol

[@LorisRavera]

yeah but it's not visible at that timestamp

[@aki_gong6271]

I'm not really familiar with his work, just curious about his visuals, but hearing the first tune in the video, doesn't it sound somehow familiar to Gigi Dgostino stuff?

[@adrianorodrigues698]

Prydz come outside of this world lol

[@rodrigomarquez2470]

song 1:00?

[@lukeversalko7533]

Eric Prydz - Floj

[@DenVictor593]

I feel sad cuz my boy Prydz is not part of the crowd at every perfomance!

[@Kaimi17]

I don't see what's so new and special about his show. Like yeah, they made a cube, but.. is that it?

[@bennolaaa]

not much is new, but his are the best shows in terms of production. it all matches his music, and there's certain themes each time.

[@zippyzee]

waste of money when theres immigrants going hungry

[@NickMcCowin]

tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/AppealToWorseProblems

[@zippyzee]

***** thank you for agreeing with me :)

[@ponchbag]

One of the best shows, I've ever been to. Sorry immigrants.

[@babababeast]

Don't have to be a dick to take away from what's already beautiful. How about you go collect the Millions wasted on guns and militarizing the US police force before you take away from something small and independently made. I respect your effort but what you did is like complaining about wasting money on senior citizen care when there are people dying of cancer. My thoughts are with those suffering

[@zippyzee]

David Wadzinski thank you for agreeing with me :)

[@danhenry8163]

He needs to livestream one of his Epic shows so he can see his own show.