Moonshine & Adrian McKinnon on inspirations behind SHINee's CØDE, NCT 127's gimme gimme & more!

[@renren123451]

When people say, "[group] has great songs, no-skip discography", let's also not forget that it isn't just the performers, but also these people who got to share their inspirations, ideas, and process. Thank you for allowing us to get to know more about them!

[@Thevitan13]

Everyone is giving all the love to Adrian and Moonshine, as they truly deserve, but shoutout to the editor!! For doing a sick job editing this video with a new funny style, love it

[@fayla8127]

code instantly made me feel like i was on a 007 mission. makes me want to listen to it at night, in a fast car, with lights & cars zooming past. it’s really cool to think that they transformed such visual inspirations into something sonical. i love the melody too, it’s always on repeat

[@MyAmru]

Code is a brilliant song.. Thank you for creating it.. and SHINee did complete justice to it...i loved code the most from the album...

[@alexandrafalbo4062]

everytime I hear about Kenzie in these interviews man makes me hope she joins one of these someday. I would love to hear her thoughts on some 2nd generation kpop hits and how things have changed.

[@Joonggrami]

yes i would love to hear her talk about making bad love as well. such a unique sound to bring to kpop. i'm appalled by how she did it so amazingly

[@bea_hae_tae9392]

It's quite funny but I think Taemin mentioned CODE is his favorite song, but now, after thinking about it, it shouldn't surprise me because everyone has had a part in both SuperM, SHINee and his solo songs. I wonder if they will create something for the future together Thank you Moonshine, Adrian, and Umu!

[@lilmamagc]

omg does that mean Queen Sherlock has finally be dethroned? omg my heart...i need a moment

[@aquashine93shawol4life8]

SHINee's CODE was my comfort song last year. I would listen to it on repeat for days because I was going through a lot and it really helped me ride the storms. Thank you so much, Umu, for working SO HARD to get these interviews together! I really love them and it definitely gives me a deeper appreciation for all the songs that I love to listen to 🥰

[@evelynreyna3134]

As a student of journalism, is really a pleasure to hear the guys from moonshine at the end complimenting you for the questions, it´s the moment when you hear that youre doing a great job!! and i always love your interviews, keep doing it!!

[@pepsigolda]

CØDE is hands down one of the most brilliant songs not only last year, but in k-pop in general. it sounds simple yet so detailed & intricate. thank you for sharing the making process of this song. can't wait for your next collab!

[@diditty]

It was my favourite song for 10 months

[@perlacohen1166]

@@diditty it stills my favorite song XD

[@miroticfashion]

Omg I love this interviewer she's super respectful and you csn tell she's a true fan who has done the research 👏🏾👏🏾

[@serataenin5374]

I've been holding these tiny behind the kpop events in a SHINee discord server and a lot of my research comes directly from these interviews, tysm for providing a platform for these creators to share more about their work and making it accessible to all! My first event was around Adrian McKinnon and I just regurgitated fun facts from your interview with him in '19/'20 😂😂 Idols are great but the work behind the scenes can go under-appreciated. I have LDN Noise, Tay Jasper, Kenzie, YYJ, and ofc Moonshine events lined up soon!

[@agy7446]

YES! I love earthquake, turn back time gimmie gimmie and hello future they’re so good. So basically all of NCT.

[@meriasobi]

CODE is literally my fav song of 2021. And they are my fav producers, I love this interview so much!!

[@daebakday6981]

Code is a song i listen to at least once a day this interview was fantastic!!! thank you! and your edits are PRICELESS!!

[@keytokwangya]

Y'all don't know how much I've been waiting for this

[@mattveslino252]

love moonshine and adrian as always and their insights are always great to catch, but that producers' roundtable idea? oh my GOD???? manifesting that opportunity for not just those producers but also YOU umu omg that would be INSANE

[@WitchlightNW]

RIGHT!!!

[@stbyl]

now this is how you like the songs more. thank you everyone! manifesting moonshine to finally get out of their studio and make a banger for GOT!!!

[@hrngh5678]

I adore Code! I don’t know if I remember one of their interviews correctly (tried looking for it but don’t remember which video it was) - I think Shinee said they had a bit of of difficulty recording it, but then it became a favorite of theirs. Anyway, fantastic song.

[@Pos1t1veThinking]

I was trying to remember that interview too! Maybe with IU? Edit: Yup it's with IU. They say the song went through a lot of work to improve the song and now they love it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aH3RdJSbmKh3mpI

[@alisakat9407]

Cøde is one of my favorite Shinee's songs

[@abbyarnaez1628]

It's always a blast with Moonshine and Adrian.

[@Rzanie]

I love these interviews with the producers and going through their thoughts while making the track. Most of the the time it's only the artist that gets praised for a good song. This channel made me appreciate the producers more. Now, if I like a song I'd instantly search their producers XD they're basically the backbone of the song

[@_jolie_]

cøde is my third most played song of 2021... it just doesn't get old, it couldn't

[@sarahcuda7096]

i LOVE CØDE SO MUCH

[@user-er6gk1wi8y]

happy accidents is so good - the idea of a slow computer giving the hook of a song we love is fantastic!! thanks so much for the interview 💚💚

[@taemins9188]

I love code so much and it's futuristic dance and synth-pop vibe to it. Thank you so much for giving us such insights behind the making of these tracks. we get to learn so much about the creative process. :)

[@1mamalama1]

Love Code. Listen to it all the time. Thank you for creating such a great song.

[@starlight8554]

It’s so wild to think about about all of the people who work so hard so that kpop idols can give a great performance. Choreographers, producers, backup dancers, songwriters, producers, costume designers, makeup artists, stylists, and so so many more.

[@audenile]

I loveeeeeeeee CODE so much !!!!!! Best wishes to Adrian and Moonshine :)

[@carlaa.a.9705]

I loved these interviews! It opened my mind to the level of complexity that is behind producing and creating music. It really made me appreciate the music much more. Thank you for the videos.

[@siapool]

Umu you're such a excepcional interviewer. And it's been a pleasure to listen to Moonshine and Adrian McKinnon explanations.

[@drenkard]

Love the consideration paid to the performance aspect too! Taeyong nailed the rhythm 🔥 Seriously, loved that part in Gimme Gimme.

[@magicStorm2]

Omg I literally put code under a playlist called cyperpunk two days ago. The playlist was based from the game’s visuals and now I’m watching the producer interview and it all makes sense now!!

[@perlacohen1166]

16:28 I love this "happy accident" so much, I 'd say it's my favorite feature in the song. Great job as always!

[@yoyo8537]

KENZIE, Adrian and Moonshine are the best 🙏🙏👏👏💟💟💟

[@kaarissm]

Turn Back Time and Earthquake are BOPS!

[@agy7446]

I agree and I play gimmie gimmie 24/7

[@АлтанаОчирова-ъ2ь]

Господи, я ОБОЖААААЮ эти интервью с продюсерами!!! Они так меня вдохновляют, это чистый кайф!

[@alisakat9407]

И все песни просто шедевры Т_Т они навечно застряли в моем плейлисте)))

[@veronicashawol2180]

CODE es una excelente canción, de mis favoritas del álbum y no pude caer en mejores voces que las de SHINee, felicidades.

[@melon2378]

Code is my fav song on dont call me.

[@petersatriaa]

Wholesome and insightful as always 🔥 thank you again for the chance to take a peek into the world of composing and musicality whether it's a reaction video or an interview with producers, best of luck for you guys onward

[@nuenyu2844]

One of the best kpop song its CODE. This song very very good, perfectooo

[@jadekong1301]

Me sitting there fascinated but also trying to work out the album's that Adrian has in the background. Loved it! ❤️

[@renaissance5301]

Yay it’s finally here! Morning made! Thank you Moonshine, Adrian, and Umu!

[@heymelonnn9869]

I really love the unique and non generic sound that they put on earthquake and gimme gimme! It's really fun to watch the process behind these amazing songs!

[@flopishawol3366]

CODE 😍

[@smilexlovexlive]

CODE is one of my favorite songs of 2021

[@toaster19_32]

if i wasnt told i would've never thought to describe Gimme Gimme as minimalistic 🤯🤯its always fascinating to realise how a single track can have so many sides to it merely by the filter each of us as individuals can transform it through

[@trash-3058]

Moonshine and Adrian are almost always apart of my favorite songs 🙌 Another person who is always coming out with my favorite songs is Dem Joints Imma be manifesting Moonshine 2022 GOT and Dem Joints 2022 Classical Reacts to the K interview (who worked on Step Back lmao) 😩🤚

[@japanesekoreanfan2]

THANK YOU GUYS SOO MUCH FOR COMING ONCE AGAIN FOR AN INTERVIEW WITH UMU!!!!!! I love watching these videos and getting a look "behind the curtain" so to speak. It's always interesting to hear about songs that come together with a lot of work or just fall into place with less effort. I will always look forward to your work with the SM artists especially. Thank you Umu for another really great interview! And thanks to the new editor; you're doing great!

[@xzxzojkeymtzxzx7712]

Thank you for this video! To Adrian and to Moonshine for giving us CODE and to this channel and all the staff that made this happen!

[@rrringles]

It was awesome to hear them talk about their process! Thank you so much!!

[@daeun6753]

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[@AdeOso1190]

I'm excited to listen to them even though I don't understand much about the language, but it's great to see the creators of the music I like to listen to and who worked together with the company for which I stayed listening to Kpop. This channel always bringing different and excellent things... May the good projects continue.

[@yayanaaa]

Thank you for letting me know about such interesting details of creating my favorite songs!

[@loveamia1319]

In order for these producers to succeed with out of the box ideas you need to work with talented artists that can pull it off. Both talented producers and artists go hand in hand! Thank you for creating masterpieces and kudos to SM for pushing the boundary of music.

[@jennielawrence8809]

Watch JYP taking notes of this to produce his next songs 😂.

[@feverfews]

i loved code! best song out of dcm methinks

[@ernanj6992]

SHINee CODE 💎💎💎💎💎

[@drenkard]

Thank you for this interview!

[@proboffensive]

Umu is GLOWING y'all and blessing us with her beauty

[@flowergirl311m3]

Thank you so much for this interview 🙏 CODE is an amazing song 💎❤️

[@kimy6954]

THANK YOU SO MUCH UMU AND THANK YOU MOONSHINE AND ADRIAN MCKINNON YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST !!!

[@Lonnloven]

Code is such a good song, and I enjoyed hearing them talk about the creative process behind it! The fact that NES music was one of the sources of inspiration for the song makes me think that it was inevitable that I'd end up loving that song as much as I did, since I grew up during the NES era. Great questions all around!

[@alexa.2403]

Since we're on this topic, I was really wondering if you guys could make a reaction to NCT U's Make A Wish, as well as the orchestral version of it? I just really love the orchestral ver. and when I heard it, I immediately thought of you guys. I think ya'll will love it.

[@retrobahamas]

I've been waiting for this

[@serataenin5374]

TYSM UMU FOR THESE INTERVIEWS ❤❤ Code feels like overflowing champagne + tron legacy in slow mo, loved hearing them break down gimme gimme and earthquake - there's always something new to notice and appreciate, and it's just really cool to learn about Moonshine's process/approach to all their amazing work! You can totally tell their music is made for performance and it pays off. Part one of this interview gave me a whole new appreciation of Hello Future and really excited to keep seeing this channel grow and learning more about what goes behind our favorite music. Here's to more happy accidents and weird percussions! Questions for Adrian: What's it like working with kenzie? Is it just nonstop genius synergy or does it work bc they challenge each other musically? Everything, literally everything, about IDEA. how did the song come to be? were the plato tie ins in the lyrics his idea or added by the korean lyricists? what inspired the instrumental first chorus then the insane vocal hooks in the second chorus? did adrian compose the rearranged version of the final chorus that taemin performed at the ringtone and ngda beyond live? How do you approach more rnb leaning tracks like Baekhyun's Bambi and esp WayV's Miracle? Is there anything you're more mindful of since the tracks are less busy than typical 4th gen kpop title songs, whether while writing the melody or considering the possible performing artist? Key's Bad Love!! The outro!! What was the inspiration for the track, did you know the track was for Key, do you like working on the retro pop synth (?) sound and would do want to do more tracks like it moving forward? Favorite songs, in or outside of kpop, from 2021? Any artists you're keeping an eye on? Thank you so much again, Umu and team!

[@rhythmrecall]

Well done, Umu! Thank you for allowing us to enjoy the talent and insights from Moonshine and Adrian!!! It was so much fun and so fascinating to hear about the process. And the love and energy between everybody is magnificent and uplifting!! 💖 P.S. These are also some of my favorite songs!!!

[@hallymay4296]

CODE is Brilliant 👏 👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍❤❤❤❤

[@ginj13]

Awesome! Thank you all so much!

[@pameladenisesj]

Musicians react to SHINee's Code please !!! 😭

[@j_yhwong1260]

All you did great job for the music thank you all for these umu💛💛

[@iamagoodboy5672]

Some of the best producers in kpop.

[@heymelonnn9869]

At 24:10 it's a very fun segment and I can see moonshie are actually having fun adding those sounds! Which is one of my favorite parts 🥺💓

[@yayanaaa]

Wow.. You made my favorite songs of my favorite bands! It means I'm your huge fan 😄

[@장윤진-b5i]

Cyber punk being inspiration for code! I actually thought that blade runner might be the reference, guess i was half right ㅜㅜ

[@user-ds4qj7cq2w]

gimme gimme.. my favorite nct japanese song👍

[@fru6378]

I hear 'shake it', not 'save me' :D Umu, I looooove those interviews, thank you!

[@noname-gm3hh]

You wouldn’t know how much i appreciate these videos of yours. I am a classical musician of many decades of career and hated kpop even tho i am korean (makes sense?) Then i got kinda carried into it by some weird happening in life, Now i am thinking wondering if i would have ended up being a composer in kpop genre if i wasnt born in a different family lol thank you so much and PLZ PLZ make more videos talking on musical elements and the song making process. Coz there are not…… such videos out there

[@alejandromejias6837]

i need an intrview with dem joitz!!!

[@m3liiii669]

I love this content!!!! Keep it up!!!!

[@victoriashen439]

I didn't realize all the songs that Adrian + Moonshine have written together - only now just realizing almost all of them are on my favorite songs list!

[@ash-er8wj]

such a good interview! love these videos

[@NoName-gm9oe]

Space to SHINe .. I see what you did there

[@jammybearzzzz]

I CANNOT CONTAIN MY EXCITEMENT WHEN I GOT THE NOTIFICATION!!!!

[@사람사람-h2t]

I really like CØDE...♡

[@elainevivi]

the editing at 14:53 omg. i need y'all to get a webby for this

[@pajipagaji2766]

Umu, the teaser is released.. ykwim.. we got to do the classical react for this one.. 💝💛💙💚💜

[@spaaaaaaaaaaace]

This is educational af

[@elizabethaninditha6784]

you don’t know how giddy i was when i got the notification

[@kimchiiiii0525]

Code in r&b, now that's interesting..

[@jasmine_soo8839]

Wow... finally...

[@CJYgoody]

Moonshine 😍

[@giffica]

Honestly I wish I was moonshine I don't know how they do it

[@tuyenhoang3810]

5HINee is THE LEGEND TAEMIN is THE KING

[@hithisismira]

Idk if they've ever been asked before, but i wonder if the writers and producers (these 3 in particular, but any really, I'm curious about this in general) know beforehand who the song is for, and if they do, does it impact the way they write or produce songs for particular groups and if so, in what particular ways?

[@ajengdewi3345]

I love moonshine♡♡

[@lulumarksfrnd8465]

Thank you for another interesting vedio..!!!

[@wonstr]

Would love to hear the orig moonshine track to see how it morphed

[@wfnu504]

Hi can you react to Nu'est last title track "Again" or their full album Needle and Bubble? They disbanded on 14th march and released a song on 15th which is their tenth anniversary(this album is supposed to be anniversary album but their company did them dirty and disbanded them with 2 weeks notice). I wish you will react to them for the last time for nuest fans . Thank you ❤️

[@ajiprasetyo8502]

Let's watch

[@ahiris00]

yeeeeyyyyyyyy