Porter Robinson - Virtual Self Interview Virtual Self の秘密に迫る！

[@java7393]

People need to start considering Porter Robinson (including his work as VirtualSelf) as one of the greatest artist of this generation. This is talent that comes by once in a lifetime and theres really no other way to look at it.

[@lostsurferjames5]

Now he has his Air to Earth project on top of all he's done these past few years. I'm damn proud of him working thru his creative slump and coming out of it on top of the world!

[@wyredmusic]

Agreeed

[@brvmes]

dude talks and has the mannerisms of a tenured college professor now lol interesting

[@safe4547]

Porter Robinson's mind is so out of this world my dudes.

[@danemiller4852]

Safe why do you think his able is called.... Worlds? Hahaha

[@NinjaxShadowXx]

Where has this guy been my whole life. Thank you for saving music and bringing back Trance and that early 2000s sound back. This guy deserves to be more famous than David Guetta, Calvin Harris or Diplo hands down.

[@julioarroyo4288]

Ninja um he already is and has been to the edm culture. he just doesn't care about the limelight.

[@cb1313bb]

He's way more talented than both of them IMO... Porter started producing when he was 13.

[@austinwiebe3801]

Ninja yeah, Porter started off bigger than he is now I guess you could say, with music that drew in fans of Skrillex and Zedd and other big names. Now it seems like he's way happier though, making music that actually makes you feel something and that was made with a vision.

[@julioarroyo4288]

Airborne Cthulhu exactly look up "ascap.com" it tells you who wrote or helped write which song. learn who the real producers are. You will be shocked at what you discover. btw porter is rumored to have wrote one of zedds biggest songs. not going to tell you which one, but just do some extra research...😏

[@austinwiebe3801]

WoozyGang 63 I actually am a fan of Zedd (however I do like Porter more) but I remember reading that he helped to write Clarity with Matthew Koma. This is all from memory so I might be wrong but is that the song you're talking about?

[@jamesbrooks1367]

Anime is one hell of a drug.

[@qianchiliu8329]

music is another😏

[@nikhilgautam6540]

Correct!

[@basedshrek2018]

Yea, and a dangerous one

[@HermanAndersen0]

Thats where all the melodies come from, honestly

[@chandoopawapola8313]

music is most addictive thing in the world

[@yepisuredolikecats3979]

“I love rhythm games” LITERALLY ANGEL VOICES JUST GOT ADDED TO BEAT SABER LOLOL

[@rimelgana1656]

Well Porter himself is the one who give them the song

[@notdon245]

Particle Arts got added in Beatmania IIDX and Arcaea

[@HollyAnn]

I love how Porter is just very adamant he wanted people to know that he does the cool things just because they're cool. We get it, you know what's cool. Lol in all seriousness his vision for this sort of art is always great. Porter deserves to be secure in his creations, they are always so well thought out.

[@DamnItsRussian]

people like you make him less than he can be

[@HollyAnn]

Danel Sapaev can you elaborate on your statement?

[@Burstintears]

@@daao441 in an alternate dimension he was looped in self-criticism and became the third member of the chainsmokers. ego is not evil friend, if he didn't believe in his vision he wouldn't put stuff like this out there.

[@codeninja100]

Virtual Self was so spot on of the aesthetic he was going for. It looks like an early 2000’s Japanese video game from cyber connect. You can tell a lot of work went into it I hope he doesn’t abandon this project i want more

[@SouLAnimation]

did i hear porter say linkin park? ... Porter influenced by the greatest sound of our generation. this is everything.

[@anurag4813]

heyyy i know you. i wasnt ready for you to comment on porter's video!!! ahhhh this is everything.

[@Applesgosh]

2:36 dude I was shocked when he said Phantasy Star Online. I legit always thought of that game, specifically, whenever I watched the Ghost Voices music video (and also the audio-only version's loop, playing on his laptop in the background). I fucking love Phantasy Star Online's art style so much, I always had the biggest suspicion Virtual Self was at least slightly inspired by it. I'm SO glad he mentioned it.

[@OmegaNexus1]

You said everything that was on my mind

[@kylerichard8872]

J J same, huge PSO fan here. Awesome shit, PR is the man

[@cipi5]

He should direct his own anime series for netflix or something. extremely creative

[@sunbbyash1410]

Holy crap when I saw his set at edc for the first time, I thought to myself at a certain point during his set that this felt like I was in the matrix and other parts I felt I was in a cyber world. He definitely was successful achieving his vision visually and in his music.

[@diegoartazcoz2390]

Ashley Rey He always successed to create a new world and he takes you to that place with his musice. He did in Worlds Tour, Shleter Tour and now with Virtual Self. Definitely one of the GOATS of EDM.

[@ricwhale]

I did not even know who Virtual Self was until EDC. I'm so glad i got to hear his music live.... Possibly the best set of EDC in my opinion haha.

[@daarchdukefranzferdinand236]

His set was my first set I ever attended and I was floored :0 , it was insane , my personal favorite out of them all

[@jordanwhite8567]

Have you ever seen his Worlds live set? I haven't seen Virtual Self yet, but I have seen his Worlds set several times. If you enjoyed his Virtual Self set, and you appreciate how well he can build an atmosphere and create a world around you then you should really try your best to see Worlds Live if he ever does it again (fingers crossed). I think most people who have seen it will say it's the best set they've ever been to.

[@TheDank53]

That virtual self set was amazing at EDC worth all the hype

[@hounds760]

Caught Porter Robinson at HARD Summer 2016, Porter and Madeon at Coachella 2017 Then VirtualSelf at HARD Summer 2018 If you get a chance to see Mr.Robinson do it you won't regret it. Porter Robinson is always a WIN

[@karsten7601]

Crazy because I was there for all those sets too ahahha

[@lostsurferjames5]

I've seen him @ Shakey Beats 2016, EDC Orlando 2016, Okeechobee 2017 and again the other day for Okee 2022. I've never been disappointed at any of his sets!

[@DefWun]

Seems like a good dude and sounds like he's making music that he really stands behind,instead of what's the current flavor of the week.

[@1994Res]

Such a humble dude

[@snowzardmusic]

💙

[@mattburdis5379]

Interviews with Porter are always so awesome and inspiring! Thanks for doing this iFLYER!

[@mikeliwa1112]

"So I become... GOD" that's good, he already know 😂

[@AJ-sn7lz]

My first thought when hearing a.i.ngel (Become God).😂

[@mikeliwa1112]

*knows

[@johngddr5288]

I just thought that was an AI going rouge.

[@AJ-sn7lz]

John Rambo That's what he wants you to think.😉

[@digimon916]

Idk if he grew up on older european electronic styles or did a lot of researching and learning, but hes bringing a lot of that sound into Virtual Self, which is a good thing. i listened to a mix he did for a radio stream, and i can tell hes listening to a lot of upcoming underground stuff from uk/euro/russia that is unknown to almost all americans: the darker emotional sounds.

[@lostsurferjames5]

His early work and success came from those scenes exactly. If I recall there's an interview of him talking about going to Germany? when he was like 16 or some hella young age like that to DJ at a club. Its amazing to see his evolution thru genres. You're comments old so at this point you can add on his Nurture album via Porter and his new side DJ project Air to Earth.

[@nevintarnowski6588]

Ive been listening to porter since he first started. And everything he touches is pure gold.from starting with energetic electro to going to that old school trance sound, it is pure and genuine.

[@kaihansen34]

I love this guy

[@AleK_Xmusic]

Virtual Self as a featured artist in osu! would be awesome 5:45

[@Guilherme-gm1mv]

He is now!

[@AstralPhnx]

Nah, more awesome is the fact he got a song into Beatmania IIDX

[@Guilherme-gm1mv]

@@AstralPhnx this too, bet it was his dream all along lol

[@HalseyanneLeTissier]

Beat saber as well

[@blakerobisonmusic1786]

Who else is waiting for EP no. 2?

[@helixxmusic]

Blake Robison are you Porter Robinson’s cousin

[@blakerobisonmusic1786]

HELIXX Music yeah. He spends all our family reunions hiding in his room working on music.

[@helixxmusic]

Blake Robison lol that’s me

[@helixxmusic]

Blake Robison also you guys should collab

[@blakerobisonmusic1786]

I am truly sorry... I don't actually know Porter Robinson and we're not related. I lied...

[@charleshennings5134]

I honestly had no idea Porter was Virtual Self and tbh not one of my friends will know either one. I need new friends.

[@onebadsixxx1]

Shred Dead Redemption II we’re all your new friends here

[@Sam-yp9mk]

id be lying if i told you my friends have any idea of who Porter is. They do now thanks to me tho lmao

[@LexieLP237]

I’ve been a fan of Porter Robinson for three years only, and though I’m absolutely in love with his old music, his new stuff is mind-blowing for me, no matter how different it is (I would say, it’s a whole new world). And the fact that he’s constantly feeling nostalgic about the early 2000s makes me love him even more as I can totally relate to that, too. Also, it’s crazy that he is familiar with a band like t.A.T.u. They were around when I was in elementary school. I would listen to them every day after classes. And oh my god, he mentioned Linkin Park as well, didn’t he?? I mean, for me that’s the best band there’s ever been! Jeez, I hope that Porter will keep making his awesome stuff. He’s got a great personality, so he deserves the best! P.S. Wow, I didn’t think it would be that wordy lol

[@cesileymassey9332]

If I couldn’t have loved Porter more. He’s all about everything I love. From final fantasy to deviant art, the matrix, linkin park... like yes all of it. I’ve seen him twice live and his music makes you feel magical. How do I meet you Porter?!

[@gdcolwell]

It’s been years since Virtual Self was released and it really has stood the test of time and in fact gets better as time goes on. Can’t wait to see what Porter is planning next post-Nurture

[@divinitylain7790]

I think after VirtualSelf b2b gjones at SecondSky this year, he might just you know......drop some next project

[@diansavitrie5298]

6:14 SO CUTE!!

[@stepbyaisu]

I *AGREE Too*

[@snowzardmusic]

💙

[@ravenoftheredsky]

I love how he's able to channel himself emotionally in so many various ways. Working in confines or being forces to embody a personality is a positive challenge as a creator.

[@bewbiesrock]

This interview just made me love Virtual Self so much more. I already was but this just seals the deal haha. This man is a freaking genius and I love his style!

[@Luminated]

I Literally just got back from Hard Summer 2018 and finishing the last night with him playing and DEAR LORD MIGHTY BE THY NAME!!!! I AM SOOOOOOO HAPPY I GOT TO SEE VIRTUAL SELF LIVE!!!! I can die a happy man now.

[@Emomcdarkness]

that set was completely insane

[@LEGGacy32]

when it plays the dial up tone and goes "phase 1 of virtual self is complete, phase 2, increase tempo" i was like whaaaadaaafuckman. absolutely nuts

[@Emomcdarkness]

yeah bro! the phases stuff was pure hype

[@kylelambe726]

bring back the early 2000's thankyou very much! we salute you!

[@dennyrr35]

Bemani Sound Team "Virtual Self", Lets do this!

[@Supremeslade]

Seen virtual self 3 times the event at the NOS took the cake the utopia sound system was truly amazing and went perfect with the damus building

[@Just1barofsoap]

To summarize: The way I see the divide between virtual self and porter robinson is the same way I see the divide between western music and rhythm game music. Rhythm game music is very unique I don’t know how to explain it other than messy, emotional and extremely experimental meanwhile western music is produced very cleanly and not as experimental which is what porter Robinson usually makes and probably the reason he felt he needed to separate this into a fitting alias.

[@brycebyte]

It's been really hard to be so in love with the Porter sound and see him take a detour into a different sound that I'm not into as much, but I know that I can't control it and just need to appreciate his creativity and him as his own person.

[@adziak]

porter robinson studio session please

[@natalie83210]

Porter you're such a true artist!

[@snowzardmusic]

[ 💙 ]

[@mod3no]

Porter listened to Tatu, damn never would've thought

[@sdj3000]

he played them in his first ever virtual self set

[@supholmes323]

Just saw him live at HARD and let me just say his set takes you on a journey. Very different from a typical DJ's set.

[@ThyHarvesting]

3 years later and still patiently hoping Porter releases new announcements for his VS project 🙏 a shame he never got around to making a video game collaboration project for it like he mentioned, but either way all I'm wishing for is new music and one more chance to experience his sets live in London 🖤

[@lostsurferjames5]

Have you checked out his Air to Earth project? Its definitely not Virtual Self but still awesome in its own rights.

[@ThyHarvesting]

​@@lostsurferjames5 apologies on the year late reply, I've heard his latest project and it's pretty decent, has a sorta Progressive House vibe but personally I'm more into his VS stuff and even Nurture which was an amazing album 🙏

[@totementmt4411]

He literally speaks me. I love the same stuff

[@LoreRelics]

He actually looks and sounds like Wes Anderson!

[@ytuseracct]

same thought lol

[@xvii5766]

I met him after he played in a club at Paris, really nice dude

[@Mentruik]

How Beautiful

[@Armaniran193]

I miss virtual self masterpice songs☹️

[@Mazzy774i]

I’m seeing him at Electric Zoo this summer can’t wait love porter my favorite DJ

[@kyklone8881]

Bought fl the next day

[@davey_wonder]

Making music his way simply because HE loves it. That’s how you concoct a masterpiece.

[@yepisuredolikecats3979]

He’s so awkward and thoughtful about his passions I love him

[@VuNguyen-fv5jl]

Porter really needs to revisit Virtual Self

[@googleaccount154]

I can't believe he resurrected this music back to the main stream!! I'm very surprised but so dam happy!!

[@anonimoo2158]

I saw mr porter robinson back in 2016 without knowing his music nothing about him... and i felt in love with his music & lightshow he is a genius and he have a great future.

[@SprayerDaYuri]

There more I hear him talk casually about this stuff, the more I like him. All these inspirations and perspectives make me nod so hard, what an amazing dude.

[@mekorlang]

I hope Virtual Self comes back

[@ThyHarvesting]

I'm hoping there will be a full album for Virtual Self in the upcoming future ;O Also liking that jacket he's got on, the side font looks like something outta Final Fantasy (like the VS logo), anyone know what brand is it? I wanna get one =D

[@loumoon3744]

Love this when he said t.a.t.u yes!

[@RazorFistMusicOuttaTheWorld]

The way he said it felt like a different "WORLD" to me

[@chelseatrenz4750]

1:46 .... "sort of nostalgic" .... my feelings exactly 🙏💔

[@yomi1650]

Its been 1 year Porter and i want more Virtual Self Music TWT

[@lexbaker7181]

Porter Senpai ❤️

[@mell4963]

秘密のプロジェクト、いつも楽しみにしています❤️ そしてその期待を大きく超えてくるぽーさんのアイデアにワクワクします(੭ु ›ω‹ )੭ु⁾⁾♡ Shelter、そしてVirtual Selfの余韻冷めやらぬまま、次のプロジェクトも楽しみです！！！！

[@chriscole9621]

Ghost voices is such a good song I listen to it on Spotify

[@zrishere]

Please tell me what is the secret :p

[@Popoyyy909]

shhhhhh

[@blackbird7156]

Yeees we want moree of virtual self

[@ariannangelic]

Thank god he explained this haha, I was so confused about the entire project. I was ashamed as a porter fan. I'm good now though, thanks for the interview!

[@rimelgana1656]

Arianna Shareef OH MA god me too i was soo ashamed cause i loved VS and Porter and was proud that i know him, but then i keep thinking that i don't understand the entire project and it made me mad.

[@ariannangelic]

@@rimelgana1656 aha yeah! I was confused because when I looked at the descriptions for the videos, it said "artist: virtual self" and I was like *whO*

[@rimelgana1656]

@@ariannangelic yes, and there is actually an interview with him when he explained it ALL

[@ByronRamos_]

Saw him peform live at the Omnia Night Club in Ceasars Palace in Las Vegas for EDC Week 2018. Badass show ! 👌👍

[@Armaniran193]

If you want Know real music genre of virtual self its neo trance But you cant find anything about this ‼️ Finaly i Know its trancecore and trance step sub genre of hardcore trance music wuth dark and cold feeling vibe leads and it call neo trance ❤️👍

[@jordanwoods7272]

Top edm producer tbh

[@paranellia]

idolo

[@erroldtumaque3430]

peeps gotta stop asking his origin story

[@lia_rako]

6:16 he looked so cute🤗

[@wierdgamer3067]

I feel like Porter Robinson can connect the elements of VirtualSelf to his other songs. Like A.I.ngel would be connected to Divinity. I theorized for hours late at night when I heard the album. It's kinda a letdown that it's not a connecting thing XD.

[@ComedySizedGaming]

although i do very much enjoy the virtual self project, i kinda wish that he would make more music like worlds but he can make whatever he wants as long as he’s content with it, it’ll still be porter robinson music either way

[@MaxLoopTV]

I saw Virtual Self at EDC but didn't know Porter Robinson was behind Virtual Self...LOL

[@AlexGrtner]

Really sad that Porter says he doesn't think much about his music before Language, that was what I used to love him for. His music since then has been good, but Spitfire was mindblowing.

[@sages999]

virtual self reminds me of ddr. i mean that in the best way

[@chulcat]

sage s omg yes. It’s so frustrating that nobody knows about ddr or at least I don’t. It reminds me of this track ‘So deep’

[@eeeyooohoh]

he mentioned that DDR-type music and even cascada were his earliest dance music influences in his old tweets!! idk if they're still up though

[@flylikesora9328]

Ghost voices is my new favorite song 💙💙💙

[@getbrutal4388]

He had me at deviantart and forum signatures.

[@zarinfreed8489]

Ghost Voices is my favorite track I can play it over and over without getting sick of it 🙌❤️

[@arnelmoster4758]

I’m he’ll late but virtual self reminds me of ghost in shell!

[@bliip]

Awesome project. Cant wait to hear more

[@ashleytran61]

i love u porter i cant wait to see u at audiotistic

[@thekevinc]

really good interview

[@makeitso9833]

Why is there wind noise all through that track (ghost voices)?

[@jonhon]

that's funny, Particle Arts is licensed on the newest IIDX game

[@kid-ronin]

I find it ironic with his Worlds-era music he tried to make stories, but in Virtual Self, he's making a world

[@shivamercer]

Awesome guy

[@liljimmy4940]

His body language, eye contact, the way he uses his hands etc looks strange yet familiar to me..

[@shaunisleta]

I feel like Porter is pretty much gonna take over the whole world soon.

[@kitcat2559]

If porter ever gets asked to has virtual self incorporated into a game it'll for sure be DDR or some other dance game

[@cricket12ish]

Porter has spoken..... Cue halo musoc....

[@christophersalinas650]

6:14 porter secretly cooking up god rays

[@skye9595isbomb]

Porters mind works in weird ways. But his art is amazing

[@rhcp357]

the way he says anime and pokemon lmfao

[@lambnathan97]

Porter plays PSO!

[@DjApx47]

Do you think he will sell my vinyl if i bring it to his show?

[@Noto.]

Is Porter Robinson coming back? Not as VirtualSelf) Or anything in reference to the Language - Shelter Era?

[@technicvoid5144]

Nøtomaru Narugami I believe I read somewhere that he said he would continue making music as himself and both Virtual Self.

[@unknownid998]

does anybody know what laptop is that if so, what would be the specs?

[@zeroqttvzrqt2737]

This guy is a genius!

[@aichi337]

What laptop is that??

[@michaelfitzsimmons5546]

Does anyone know the Laptop that is behind him?

[@icemusic9152]

Michael Fitzsimmons its Apple Laptop

[@ramonalmeida3479]

Ice Music I think it’s an msi. It definitely isn’t an apple

[@bluekora5288]

It's def not a Apple. It's a old MSI or a old Republic of Gamers

[@MatthewRecko]

Michael Fitzsimmons Acer predator helios 3000. I believe

[@pauldelgado5124]

I thought it was an Origin PC

[@csgstormer]

This is what genius looks like.