Kyle Meredith with... Pretty Lights

Derek Vincent Smith of Pretty Lights has crafted one of his most ambitious LP's yet, forsaking his trademark style of sampling for live instrumentation created from the ground up. Kyle Meredith digs in to the how's and why's of this unique record backstage during Bonnaroo 2013.

[@michaelwallentin8872]

And honestly Derek, hell nah, this was not boring for me, as even a simple instrumental musician, drummer at best, working w/ a band is by far more about communication than anything else, vocal, and instrumentally, the communication must be up to par. Very interesting, great interview

[@miguelvaldez444]

This is one of the better interviews with Pretty Lights that I have seen! Solid questions that "go deep" into his head as he was making ACMOTS. The explanation he gives on the guitar riff, and the way his eyes bulge out at ~8:14 was PRICELESS; you can see him re-live the excitement of creating music! Great interview, Kyle!

[@michaelwallentin8872]

ahhh beautiful

[@iceydaywalker9198]

+Miguel Valdez hahaha great comment, great observation at 8:14. hilariously awesome.

[@marcusalan184]

Agreed. The other interviews I've seen is basically the interviewer rushing through a list of questions. But this one is great. People need to let him speak on a deeper level than just "talking point" questions. He gives great insight into his formula, and what an amazing formula he has.

[@letsexperienceearth3034]

Damn Derek slaps at Bonnaroo so hard. I miss that farm so much.

[@MATALOMUSIC]

See you there this year?

[@bennettsimpson9163]

This interview/ show was on my birthday, my Dad took me as a birthday present. it was the first time I ever got to see Him and my Dad has since passed away. but this show inspired me to start making electronic music and ive never seen this interview until today. Truely brought a tear to my eye, Pretty Lights is in the best artist ever!! much love Derek

[@nicohuncho6529]

awesome story man. what a cool present, your dad sounds like a hip dude. much love man keep chasing the dream

[@mydogsayshowl]

we're back baby

[@MATALOMUSIC]

we are so back

[@drewcarter942]

Derek, you are hands down one of the most influential people on the planet!!! When God created the Universe, he was listening to Pretty Lights. You are an amazing human. Thank you for being you and brining the Light to this world.

[@CollinMPLS]

Great interview! His shows I've seen have been very smooth and stimulating simultaneously, which takes a keen musical ear and creative thought process. I'm glad you guided the interview the way you did because it gives a human depth to what I saw at his shows.

[@tobysmith5661]

One of the best albums ever made

[@williambayliff4262]

incredible interview! So glad he asked so many thought provoking questions

[@Boundlesseuphoria]

love this interview!

[@TheSteadyRoadHome]

i couldn't possibly love this anymore! :) LOVE YOU PRETTY LIGHTS!

[@robinleveillet193]

PL rules the musical world !

[@austinaustin3607]

great interview. thank you very much for "going deep."

[@glichHOP]

I love this dude,what he stands for, what he's done with music in general, his passion, creativity, soul, and last but not least his live sets. He's going to be a legend later on in the future. Like when our kids are going to electronic shows and see him still headlining at the major Festivals, it's going to be rad saying that I caught his first few shows. I really wish he'd lay off the heroin though man. It's so disappointing. It's obvious and I hope he doesn't overdose because it's happened with too many good musicians.

[@rlt34]

heroin? never heard Derek being into that shit. i think he's just burnt out off of coke and molly. not that that is much better.

[@bennettsimpson9163]

FAKENEWS

[@anthonymartinez9627]

Love you!

[@williambayliff4262]

Derek PLEASE press more ACMOTS Vinyls - $400 resale value rn is insane

[@roccmuzik13]

fuckin love derek, sums up the making of video

[@spk8489]

"I don't need a vintage Jagooire" :) jk good interview thanks guys

[@Spreadhead19]

Def a ghost writer

[@Spreadhead19]

10,000 watches 100 likes Just cause your musics dope doesn’t mean you can act like a doush