mob-1

08:04:11

Hi everybody!

destrogal

08:04:48

ittttts a parrrrrty

kbug

08:04:52

hey @mob

g51xcia1lmr9wi7nkui0cofvx

08:05:03

👍🏽👍🏽

DJ Shadow

08:05:09

Hey I'm here...sorry for the delay

kbug

08:05:16

SHADOW!

MidnightDreams

08:05:23

Hey man

DJ Shadow

08:05:24

unthugged

i pre-ordered the record and had my own listening party last night. great album!

Thank you!

n1cho99

08:05:26

morning/afternoon/evening everyone... loving the new album!!!

kbug

08:05:26

thanks for doing this :)

eosisoe

08:05:28

Wazaaaa

rtunnell

08:05:30

The man himself!

1172556561

08:05:35

🙋🏻‍♂️

mob-1

08:05:35

JD in da house!

thecooljoel

08:05:39

Love this new album Shadow.

peppep76

08:05:39

🤘

DJ Shadow

08:05:39

jon.riggs

Is Shadow going to be answering questions at any point?

Yep I'm here!

r1(h4r)

08:05:48

Hello, Josh...

DJ Shadow

08:05:55

kbug

fave tune (so far!) is the Long Revision of Taxin'

Thank you!

madpeanuts

08:05:56

this Spotify integration is garbage, it launches the app but plays a different playlist

Marianella

08:06:06

Juggernaut is incredible 👏👏👏

DJ Shadow

08:06:16

MidnightDreams

is that a banksy artwork inside the double gate lp?

No, it's an artist named Oliver Jeffers (if memory serves)

ld94qvft09gzg7yjgn80wjpzu

08:06:17

We are all excited about this new music!!

1172556561

08:06:21

Been a fan since the first record. Crates of vinyl of your stuff 🤘

kbug

08:06:26

@madpeanuts.. ya mine is a browser window for reason :(

unthugged

08:06:28

my question would be unrelated to the album. Will there be another Shadow/Cut Chemist all 45" collab?

mob-1

08:06:33

The whole album is fantastic

blueskiesecho

08:06:43

John Carpenter vibes on Intersectionality..

peppep76

08:06:44

Any chance of hooking up with Kool G Rap again? Love the album!

eosisoe

08:06:47

Im struggling with sound too but seriously epic Record though shadow very chuffed!

DJ Shadow

08:06:48

ld94qvft09gzg7yjgn80wjpzu

I love the song w/ Lateef and gift of gab together again!!

Me too...it was the first vocal track I recorded. Wanted to start it off with a family vibe

Sassyrissa

08:06:52

Will you dj my wedding in the smoky mountains?

DJ Shadow

08:07:08

ld94qvft09gzg7yjgn80wjpzu

We are all excited about this new music!!

Thanks! Appreciate that

thecooljoel

08:07:13

@marianella Hell yeah! The unstoppable Juggernaut!

8yor1n6notrorfq1wfxcg35sn

08:07:20

What was by far your favorite track to produce on this record

DJ Shadow

08:07:27

Sassyrissa

Will you dj my wedding in the smoky mountains?

Probably not, but it's beautiful there

hamtown15

08:07:30

I'm doing a boring work conference call in one ear with some sick beats in the other. Thanks DJ Shadow for making my Monday a little easier...

r1(h4r)

08:07:33

This album is amazing, I hold ‘private press’ as my favorite 😂

DJ Shadow

08:07:50

jon.riggs

So pumped about this double-album. Jon from Van City here.

Thanks Jon!

destrogal

08:07:55

What is the story behind the PushaT bonus track?

boarderbikkel

08:07:55

I'm also on a conference call with one ear... ;)

kbug

08:08:03

Tron/Daft vibe here

DJ Shadow

08:08:06

farhadroshanaie

Hi! This is Farhad!

Hi Farhad!

boarderbikkel

08:08:13

the ear listening to this album is enjoying way more... :)

DJ Shadow

08:08:23

hamtown15

I'm doing a boring work conference call in one ear with some sick beats in the other. Thanks DJ Shadow for making my Monday a little easier...

You're welcome!

Hendo

08:08:28

So good to see you collabing with the deLa Soul boys Shadow

CoNr

08:08:29

Not a question...Just need to say thanks for all the amazing music over the years, as an artist I love painting while listening to your music, really does take me to another place where i can get lost :)

J caruso

08:08:38

Another great record, Shadow! Lovin’ the double album decision

mob-1

08:08:43

Greetings from South America Josh! thanks for coming to Chile in 05 and a couple of years ago, amazing performances!

DJ Shadow

08:08:49

r1(h4r)

This album is amazing, I hold ‘private press’ as my favorite 😂

Cool, I like TPP as well, seems like a lifetime ago

Sassyrissa

08:08:52

I was so glad to hear Sam Herring on Our Pathetic Age. First heard him not too long ago on HBO’s Barry.

kbug

08:08:55

@destogal.. my guess is a Nas connect via Mass Appeal when Nas and Push were both working on albums with Kanya :)

thecooljoel

08:09:12

Shadow, was there anything that you wanted to bring to this new album that you weren't able to do on "Mountain will fall"?

r1(h4r)

08:09:23

How old were you when you collabed in the solesides sessions?

DJ Shadow

08:09:24

Hendo

So good to see you collabing with the deLa Soul boys Shadow

Thanks, yep a dream come true for me as well...they're in my all-time top 5 for sure

rude-e-nl

08:09:45

Wow just wow! Thanks for blowing me away.

3ohm3

08:09:53

I have all your albums on records and today I managed to get Our Pathetic Age on record too. Great stuff. Love it.

hamtown15

08:09:58

Question, do you use analog synth or software synth with midi controller?

DJ Shadow

08:09:58

CoNr

Not a question...Just need to say thanks for all the amazing music over the years, as an artist I love painting while listening to your music, really does take me to another place where i can get lost :)

Thank you! Art inspires art, I love that

1172556561

08:10:21

I remember putting private press on in my retail store on a busy Saturday day of release in UK with no prelisten 🙈🤣

CoNr

08:10:28

:)

DJ Shadow

08:10:44

kbug

@destogal.. my guess is a Nas connect via Mass Appeal when Nas and Push were both working on albums with Kanya :)

Not a bad guess, but Nas and I also did a song called "Systematic" a few years back

kbug

08:11:18

of course! :)

delucian

08:11:19

Now that the Records in Sactown is gone, where do you do most of your digging?

DJ Shadow

08:11:28

J caruso

Another great record, Shadow! Lovin’ the double album decision

Thanks, I've been glad to see people reacting positively to that

ld94qvft09gzg7yjgn80wjpzu

08:11:30

Mixmaster Mike and Q-Bert would be proud of the preciseness of the scratching on the album!! Hire at job as always:)

jon.riggs

08:11:32

How did you come to work with Inspectah, Raekwon, and Ghostface? Was Rza any part of the production of Rain on Snow?

rtunnell

08:11:51

Really like this double album format with instrumental-oriented and vocal-oriented tracks on separate discs. How did you make the decision to go that route?

kbug

08:12:02

<3 Juggernaut

DJ Shadow

08:12:04

"Juggernaut" playing now...not about the Marvel character as some people assume, but I always did like that character

cben1teach

08:12:09

So curious how you decide the order of tracks. The progression from Juggernaut to Firestorm is so interesting.

haggi

08:12:14

hey shadow ,what do you think is a good starting learning point for someone interested in producing trip hop sound in 2019 ?

Solrak13

08:12:28

I still remember when you came Chicago to play a free show at Danny's bar on damen that was sick my brother.

DJ Shadow

08:12:43

ld94qvft09gzg7yjgn80wjpzu

Mixmaster Mike and Q-Bert would be proud of the preciseness of the scratching on the album!! Hire at job as always:)

Whoa, don't think I would go that far but I appreciate the sentiment! Those guys are the goats

8yor1n6notrorfq1wfxcg35sn

08:13:01

Would you ever go back to your style pre-TMWF of purely turntables and records or is this the style you want to stick with from now on

J caruso

08:13:13

Shadow juggernaut’s deadly. Totally stands out. Epic

DJ Shadow

08:13:15

cben1teach

So curious how you decide the order of tracks. The progression from Juggernaut to Firestorm is so interesting.

I like juxtapositions, different moods colliding...it can be powerful if done well

alien

08:13:20

Juggernaut is so HEAVY

Dj Grrt

08:13:26

👍🏽

madpeanuts

08:13:31

10/10 beats are 💰💰💰

jon.riggs

08:13:35

Been a long time fan and saw you perform in Van at The Commodore Ballroom. Still holds as one of the greatest live EVENTS I've ever seen! Thanks for all the great music, memories, and great times!

cben1teach

08:13:48

I can only imagine what this album would look like in Shadowsphere..

DJ Shadow

08:14:13

jon.riggs

How did you come to work with Inspectah, Raekwon, and Ghostface? Was Rza any part of the production of Rain on Snow?

No, but RZA was there while I was talking the track over with Ghost. We chopped it up for a little bit. He's obviously the king

thecooljoel

08:14:23

I wanna hear a Danny Brown/Dj Shadow colab

Solrak13

08:14:23

When can we expect your tour days in the US?

3ohm3

08:14:26

Will you be touring in UK again soon? I've seen you twice in Bristol.

MidnightDreams

08:14:38

https://media.giphy.com/media/Qrdn9yAsz5DVe/giphy-downsized.gif

MidnightDreams

08:14:52

This track is insane

J caruso

08:14:56

I work on Ableton. Your outsider album is one of my greatest influences. Honor to talk with you today

MidnightDreams

08:14:56

Love it

r1(h4r)

08:14:57

Rain on snow is 🔥🔥🔥 Didn’t see that collaboration with some of the Wu coming. Especially INS, he’ my favorite clan Mc...

DJ Shadow

08:14:59

Sassyrissa

I was so glad to hear Sam Herring on Our Pathetic Age. First heard him not too long ago on HBO’s Barry.

Nice, yeah, Samuel is amazing.

mirabz

08:15:09

your boiler room set using your albums you sampled is an epic mood. It is a beautiful rainy day introspection after a week of partying.

DJ Shadow

08:15:24

thecooljoel

I wanna hear a Danny Brown/Dj Shadow colab

We did a track together called Horror Show, check it out

ld94qvft09gzg7yjgn80wjpzu

08:16:03

I am a big Danny Brown fan aswell. You should do another colab. “Horror Show” Is a fun track!!

djshadowdotcom

08:16:16

@thecooljoel here you go! "Horror Show" feat. Danny Brown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wp6Y1LaLMGs

mob-1

08:16:28

So.... talked to James Lavelle recently? just kidding. God your new album is so good JD.

destrogal

08:16:32

What is that sample from?

DJ Shadow

08:16:47

mirabz

your boiler room set using your albums you sampled is an epic mood. It is a beautiful rainy day introspection after a week of partying.

Wow, thank you. That was a classic example of me not really knowing what I was getting myself into and just doing my thing. Sometimes you have no idea what's going to resonate and what's not. Was glad to be able to do it

Sassyrissa

08:17:21

When you play this record live, will you incorporate previous albums/samples in your sets?

kbug

08:17:25

Love Nature Always Wins as well...

DJ Shadow

08:17:54

3ohm3

Will you be touring in UK again soon? I've seen you twice in Bristol.

I'll be in the UK in February, playing Glasgow, Manchester, and London. Other dates later in the year

kbug

08:17:59

actually has a holiday sound to it.. to me at least :)

eosisoe

08:18:10

Big Fan of all your work really as most of us here right now feel I’m excited with Afrikan Boy doesn’t get enough shout outs!

DJ Shadow

08:18:43

Sassyrissa

When you play this record live, will you incorporate previous albums/samples in your sets?

For sure. I always try to treat the live show as an opportunity to approach the whole catalog

ld94qvft09gzg7yjgn80wjpzu

08:18:44

It’s hard to believe I’ve been listening to your music for 25 years!! All my adult life since I’m 43 currently, thx for doing this Q and A man!!

DJ Shadow

08:19:23

Solrak13

When can we expect your tour days in the US?

Still working that out...could be March 2020, could be a bit later...we'll be sure to announce

kbug

08:19:39

can't wait for US tour

unthugged

08:19:50

Are you still sampling to compose tracks in most cases?

DJ Shadow

08:20:20

ld94qvft09gzg7yjgn80wjpzu

It’s hard to believe I’ve been listening to your music for 25 years!! All my adult life since I’m 43 currently, thx for doing this Q and A man!!

Thanks! I can't actually believe it either. Feel fortunate to still be able to do what I do

Marianella

08:20:48

Weightless is so beautiful. What inspired you?

Sassyrissa

08:20:58

Have you considered what songs from this album you would mix with other songs you’ve done? If so, which ones?

DJ Shadow

08:21:18

unthugged

Are you still sampling to compose tracks in most cases?

I'd say it's about half and half. I like to break things up wherever possible to achieve a different result. This song playing now is a good example...the main music is a sample, but I'm manipulating it in a way I never thought of doing before

destrogal

08:22:12

sounds glitchy

kbug

08:22:18

@marianella totally agree.. this one gets stuck in my head and find myself going back to it. Probably tough to answer but would love to hear about it's inspiration as well

3ohm3

08:22:22

Thanks Josh for all your amazing music. Start listening to you first and second album back in Slovakia, then I moved to UK and seen you on your Outsider tour in Bristol. Don't have enough of your music. Keep going forever.

thecooljoel

08:22:31

"Rosie" my fav track!

DJ Shadow

08:22:42

Marianella

Weightless is so beautiful. What inspired you?

Honestly I think just the way the sample sounded when I started messing with it. I started to imagine weightlessness but not necessarily space...something more of the mind

3ohm3

08:22:53

Proud owner of all of your albums.

hamtown15

08:23:21

I am floating in space

Marianella

08:23:24

Omg just amazing ❤️❤️❤️

DJ Shadow

08:23:35

3ohm3

Thanks Josh for all your amazing music. Start listening to you first and second album back in Slovakia, then I moved to UK and seen you on your Outsider tour in Bristol. Don't have enough of your music. Keep going forever.

Thank you! I will try

MidnightDreams

08:23:39

This weightless track is awesome , but yeah that Rosie tune is amazing, have had that on repeat for the last few weeks

jon.riggs

08:23:49

Trying to get work done but can't stop checking back on this chat. Thanks for reaching out like this to your fans. It's a big deal and super appreciated!

kbug

08:23:51

love it

DJ Shadow

08:24:03

3ohm3

Proud owner of all of your albums.

Thanks for that!

thecooljoel

08:24:12

This is my ****!

cben1teach

08:24:19

I really appreciate all of the content that you have been putting out around the stories of these tracks leading up to the release.

premsyl

08:24:32

Thank you for such a killer album Shadow! Fan from India here - Endtroducing is one of my favourite albums ever and this new one is on constant rotation.

1172556561

08:24:41

Agree. I will try to get tickets for UK show - never seen live

DJ Shadow

08:24:55

MidnightDreams

This weightless track is awesome , but yeah that Rosie tune is amazing, have had that on repeat for the last few weeks

Cool, it was the last instrumental track to be added, just felt a bit like a showpiece and less "serious" so I liked it for that reason

MidnightDreams

08:25:09

I always have earworms from Dj Shadows music! the sort of earworms that never leave your brain,... Rosie being one

jon.riggs

08:25:10

By the way, planning any Canadian Tour dates in the near future (specifically Vancouver, obviously)?

DJ Shadow

08:25:14

jon.riggs

Trying to get work done but can't stop checking back on this chat. Thanks for reaching out like this to your fans. It's a big deal and super appreciated!

Awesome, thanks Jon

joshdamon

08:25:24

Hello from SF! Been a fan since KCRW (probably Jason Bently) dropped Midnight In A Perfect World. Really enjoying the new album so far! Congrats!

Solrak13

08:25:35

Have you ever heard of an album out there call concerto for turntables? And if so would you consider doing something like that alongside your partner in crime Cut Chemist?

Hendo

08:25:43

Shadow, I loved the new video for Rocket-Fuel. It felt a lot like the Run-the-Jewels joint you did, which Im also a huge fan of. Did one concept feed the other, or were they completely separate, it feels like they are brother/sister concepts... (possibly just me over-thinking it)

thecooljoel

08:25:57

That bassline is dirty!!! Love it

unthugged

08:25:58

i know a lot of people have been wanting heavy sampled based stuff. like an endtroducing part 2. but i've been on board all the way. really enjoying the latest.

8yor1n6notrorfq1wfxcg35sn

08:26:08

Did you start production right after the mountain will fall or have some of these songs been in the works for longer

premsyl

08:26:08

I was curious if you chose the tracks on the second disc to match or contrast with those on the first track in some way, or how they were chosen to be a cohesive double album rather than just two albums stitched together

DJ Shadow

08:26:10

cben1teach

I really appreciate all of the content that you have been putting out around the stories of these tracks leading up to the release.

That's great. Just wanted to add some depth and context. Glad you're enjoying them.

premsyl

08:26:20

*first disc

Solrak13

08:26:34

This is a song I can die to today lol

ienjoy

08:26:44

Hello! I used to live in SF and Seattle, and saw you umpteen times. Now I live in Wellington, NZ so here's hoping you make it down to this lovely place sometime soon :)

DJ Shadow

08:26:49

joshdamon

Hello from SF! Been a fan since KCRW (probably Jason Bently) dropped Midnight In A Perfect World. Really enjoying the new album so far! Congrats!

Thank you Josh. Yeah, KCRW has been a stalwart of support for a long time.

eosisoe

08:27:04

I really feel your albums tell Stories they’re fantastic full records to listen to, did you have a story in mind when selecting everything for this album or is it just my favourite soundtrack to my life?

DJ Shadow

08:27:22

The "If I Died Today" vocal came from a cassette I found. Someone practicing singing.

r1(h4r)

08:27:22

When are you playing New York?

ld94qvft09gzg7yjgn80wjpzu

08:27:40

I know you hear it all the time, but... You should think about doing 1 more funk 45 mix with Cut Chemist. Those records are so much fun!!

1185849940

08:27:57

Shout out from Warsaw, Poland! Awesome of you to do this and listen live with your fans. You know, it’s also proof that you are not only staying true to your art but also your fans. Always admired that you managed to be progressive in your music approach but genuine. I believe your music is timeless.

destrogal

08:28:35

i had to fork my data up to universal to log into this chat -- isn't the second half of this album a critique of such things?

thecooljoel

08:28:52

Do you still dig for records?

Sassyrissa

08:29:06

What do your kids think of your music?

DJ Shadow

08:29:07

eosisoe

I really feel your albums tell Stories they’re fantastic full records to listen to, did you have a story in mind when selecting everything for this album or is it just my favourite soundtrack to my life?

Honestly I just try to tap into a particular mindset that feels personal or cathartic to me. I figure if it resonates with me, it may resonate with others

ienjoy

08:29:18

Which was the hardest/most frustrating song on the album to get right? Was it satisfying when it got good enough to release?

unthugged

08:29:19

do you have a personal favorite track from the album?

delucian

08:29:35

Any plans for new Quannum work in the future?

DJ Shadow

08:29:52

ld94qvft09gzg7yjgn80wjpzu

I know you hear it all the time, but... You should think about doing 1 more funk 45 mix with Cut Chemist. Those records are so much fun!!

Cool, I'm sure we will someday. Just want to have something new to say with it. We do talk about it from time to time

mob-1

08:29:52

I'm just secretly praying you keep dropping new albums almost yearly like you have since '16 :D

DJ Shadow

08:30:16

1185849940

Shout out from Warsaw, Poland! Awesome of you to do this and listen live with your fans. You know, it’s also proof that you are not only staying true to your art but also your fans. Always admired that you managed to be progressive in your music approach but genuine. I believe your music is timeless.

Thank you! Always have a great time in Poland when I'm there

DJ Shadow

08:31:35

ienjoy

Which was the hardest/most frustrating song on the album to get right? Was it satisfying when it got good enough to release?

Great question..."Our Pathetic Age" (the song) was something I put a lot of energy into because I wanted it to be as good as I felt its potential could be. Probably spent more time on it than just about any other track

8yor1n6notrorfq1wfxcg35sn

08:32:13

Have you adapted well to DAWs or do you still have trouble working with it from time to time

r1(h4r)

08:32:31

The Quannum records are the ****!!! So many talented people on them...

ld94qvft09gzg7yjgn80wjpzu

08:32:57

Your new vinyl just showed up, what timing!! What’s the inspiration behind the nuclear bomb/selfie photo on the bonus wax? Cool photo:)

thecooljoel

08:33:02

Since Shure stopped producing needles, what is your go to cartridge?

DJ Shadow

08:33:09

unthugged

do you have a personal favorite track from the album?

Oooo...that's tough. I don't think so. Maybe over time I'll have a definite favorite. I do love "Kings & Queens" a lot. And "Rocket Fuel" obviously. And this one playing, "My Lonely Room..." I don't know, it's tough to pick just one

3ohm3

08:33:35

Was listening to the Our Pathetic Age in the morning at the day of release on my headphones in the office. I was so angry not to be able to focus on it as I swear I never received so many phone calls in hour and half. Listened to it at least 10 times on Spotify by now + got a copy on vinyl today and it was spinning already 3 times on my turntable. Absolutely awesome work. But I was not expecting anything else.

DJ Shadow

08:33:52

8yor1n6notrorfq1wfxcg35sn

Have you adapted well to DAWs or do you still have trouble working with it from time to time

I feel like I used to in the '00s and early '10s, but not since I started using Ableton Live. Since making that switch I've been off and running

blueskiesecho

08:34:03

So much variety on this album, you've really pushed the boat out here..As an artist you have really grown musically since the days of Endtroducing.

ienjoy

08:34:10

Last night I was trying to pick one song to share with my wife to explain the new album, and settled on Our Pathetic Age. Awesome to hear that was the one that you worked on longest. Well done!

DJ Shadow

08:34:24

3ohm3

Was listening to the Our Pathetic Age in the morning at the day of release on my headphones in the office. I was so angry not to be able to focus on it as I swear I never received so many phone calls in hour and half. Listened to it at least 10 times on Spotify by now + got a copy on vinyl today and it was spinning already 3 times on my turntable. Absolutely awesome work. But I was not expecting anything else.

Wow, thanks so much, that's awesome to hear!

J caruso

08:35:03

Yea Ableton’s great

DJ Shadow

08:35:09

blueskiesecho

So much variety on this album, you've really pushed the boat out here..As an artist you have really grown musically since the days of Endtroducing.

Thank you so much. Growth is so important to the trajectory of any artist, so that's a high compliment.

1172556561

08:35:13

What led to you choosing that title?

DJ Shadow

08:36:07

ienjoy

Last night I was trying to pick one song to share with my wife to explain the new album, and settled on Our Pathetic Age. Awesome to hear that was the one that you worked on longest. Well done!

Thanks! A lot of credit obviously goes to Sam. He wanted me to be happy and was willing to re-record over and over until I got what I wanted. That really made the track possible.

joshdamon

08:36:10

What was that vocal sample at the beginning of My Lonely Room? The voice sounded familiar.

DJ Shadow

08:36:34

unthugged

EL-P's verse on kings and queens is amazing.

Yes, it is! Mike's, too.

ienjoy

08:36:51

As an artist, I know there can be this whole tension between "one for the fans" and "I want to grow as an artist." It's inspiring seeing you try to do both, similar to people like Bowie. I know it must have been hard work. Thank you for the courage and the inspiration.

evams

08:37:59

Just wanted say Much Love and Respect!

premsyl

08:38:16

always so great to hear Pharaohe, how did you decide which artists to feature on which track? Because this is perfect placement

DJ Shadow

08:38:31

joshdamon

What was that vocal sample at the beginning of My Lonely Room? The voice sounded familiar.

I think it was some kind of field recording from the '40s or '50s...a farmer talking about something. Just liked the vocal quality as a texture after I was through messing with it. Made the transition into the track easier

evams

08:38:59

The album has so much variety. It is an adventure. So Solid!

1166934821

08:39:01

Amazing álbum!! Any date in europe?!?

pt2owkq0to3aylxavgknmz97f

08:39:27

Para cuando el próximo tour por México mi estimado DJ Sombra jaja--- laughs in spanish

J caruso

08:39:38

Yea all your music sounds like a lot of hard work. This approach to music making is awesome

cben1teach

08:40:11

Thanks for providing yet another soundtrack to my life. Your music has no doubt influenced us all in so many positive ways. Can't wait to catch you on tour.

DJ Shadow

08:40:21

ienjoy

As an artist, I know there can be this whole tension between "one for the fans" and "I want to grow as an artist." It's inspiring seeing you try to do both, similar to people like Bowie. I know it must have been hard work. Thank you for the courage and the inspiration.

Thank you, again that's great to hear. I think it's only through maturity that it's become possible to reconcile both.

mob-1

08:40:32

Jesus, Nas is such a beast.

1259277544

08:40:37

Always interesting, thanks for entertainment

MidnightDreams

08:40:55

https://ibb.co/rMBNTgq

jon.riggs

08:41:11

We Are Always Alone.... Beautiful way to end Disc 1! Great closure for the instrumental tracks. And now comes the MADNESS!

DJ Shadow

08:41:22

evams

The album has so much variety. It is an adventure. So Solid!

Thank you, that's one of the things I think I'm qualified to offer. I listen to a wide range of music, and try to do my best to understand the music I listen to so that I can incorporate it in an authentic way

Sassyrissa

08:41:40

Been jamming to one of your power mixes from KMEL from ‘91 and it’s just so funk-y and I love it

DJ Shadow

08:41:56

1166934821

Amazing álbum!! Any date in europe?!?

Yes, some in February, more throughout the year as dates get confirmed

DJ Shadow

08:42:12

evams

The album has so much variety. It is an adventure. So Solid!

Thanks!

ienjoy

08:42:22

I was playing a live set to my 12 year old and you said "a track from 95" and he said "Is this Meiso?" And I just about died. He was right!

thecooljoel

08:42:27

You seen Frozen 2 yet?

J caruso

08:42:28

Tight

mob-1

08:42:33

Insane cuts!!

kbug

08:42:47

@shadow - care to tell use the "voice of world control" same source? :)

evams

08:42:50

It's interesting how much these tracks and even the album cover reflects our society. It is really deep. You and I were chatting after you and Cuts show in Pittsburgh for Renagades of Rhythm. You said you were too busy looking for your phone and you missed the whole thing your son was doing.

kbug

08:42:53

*us

evams

08:43:11

Gotta live in the now and respect the moment.

3ohm3

08:43:24

The Our Pathetic Age vinyl I bought in HMV today has green background on it, not red like CD or Spotify version. Is this something specific to the shop or all records are green. Are you releasing any special edition of this album? Colour vinyl? More tracks (not that they are needed as this is longest album from you so far).

kbug

08:43:34

*sample source... jeez typing too fast

DJ Shadow

08:43:45

ienjoy

I was playing a live set to my 12 year old and you said "a track from 95" and he said "Is this Meiso?" And I just about died. He was right!

Wow, that's awesome. The remix I did was one of the first things that I thought might have appeal beyond "us weirdos" at Mo Wax etc.

1172556561

08:43:53

I remember spending a summer with my friend trying to find a perfect mix with you back catalogue in early 00's, and another having hunted down the vinyl for brain freeze and product placement. Literally months of work learning to appreciate how hard you worked. Still enjoy the sounds now

1259277544

08:44:07

You've been around for ages putting out Great albums, what were your inspiration with this album?

mob-1

08:44:12

I am not ready for this..

unthugged

08:44:15

the beats on this vocal suite are so fu*king heavy!

J caruso

08:44:19

This track’s bonkers

DJ Shadow

08:44:21

mob-1

Insane cuts!!

Right on, thanks

evams

08:44:41

Hope to catch you in the U.S. 🙂 for the tour. Well hopefully there will be a U.S. tour. 😁

1294760628

08:44:43

Thanks for all the tunes and your musical sense of adventure, I am a longtime fan. Off topic but I wanted to ask...Remember the doco Keep In Time? Did you ever do anything else with the og percussionists? Just curious - Oooooh this is amazing! Tuuune!1

joshdamon

08:44:48

Damn!!!

jon.riggs

08:44:54

Rain on Snow... love this track! Dirty, dude. So dirty!

DJ Shadow

08:45:01

thecooljoel

You seen Frozen 2 yet?

Naw...

DJ Shadow

08:45:32

1172556561

I remember spending a summer with my friend trying to find a perfect mix with you back catalogue in early 00's, and another having hunted down the vinyl for brain freeze and product placement. Literally months of work learning to appreciate how hard you worked. Still enjoy the sounds now

Thanks a lot!

jon.riggs

08:45:33

And then the beautiful voice intercut... super well crafted.

thecooljoel

08:45:40

😁😁 DJ SHADOW IS AWESOME!

Marianella

08:46:07

Nature Always Wins leaves me wanting more. Will you do more guitar solos? It’s another one of your fortes.

1117942845

08:46:23

De La Soul go crazy on this track.

DJ Shadow

08:46:26

1294760628

Thanks for all the tunes and your musical sense of adventure, I am a longtime fan. Off topic but I wanted to ask...Remember the doco Keep In Time? Did you ever do anything else with the og percussionists? Just curious - Oooooh this is amazing! Tuuune!1

No, I never did...the drummers and some of the other DJs did a few shows about a year later but I was working on The Private Press at the time

J caruso

08:46:47

Shadow rain on snow’s one of your best

DJ Shadow

08:46:57

jon.riggs

And then the beautiful voice intercut... super well crafted.

There's the juxtaposition! It can be a cold-blooded thing if it's right

MidnightDreams

08:47:31

I saw you in Byron Bay Australia in 2005!!

evams

08:47:33

Oh yeahhh. Agreed! So dirty! So many layers of that filthy bass and hard snares! Love that ****!

MidnightDreams

08:47:34

2006?

DJ Shadow

08:47:34

evams

Hope to catch you in the U.S. 🙂 for the tour. Well hopefully there will be a U.S. tour. 😁

There will be, just putting it together now. Probably March or April of 2020

destrogal

08:47:40

nanananana

kbug

08:47:53

banger

mob-1

08:47:53

Got the feeling you are going to open with Rocket Fuel for the tour next year.

mob-1

08:48:02

:D

ienjoy

08:48:33

On the Seattle stop for the Renegades of Rhythm tour, one of your machines/turntables broke and had to be swapped out in real time. It was fascinating seeing you guys improvise around it. Your show is impressive, but seeing people handle malfunctions is impressive in a whole other way :)

evams

08:48:47

Nice Nice great to hear about the U.S. 👍👍👊

Sassyrissa

08:49:26

Jimmy Kimmel tomorrow night :)

ponce

08:50:27

I stole your All Basses Covered tour name for a series of inspired playlists, as a hobby. Silly, I know, but I hope you're good with that. Your eclecticism and depth has been a true inspiration for a lot things for me, not just music, but as a general outlook.

thecooljoel

08:50:37

@Sassyrissa forgot about that! Must watch for sure.

r1(h4r)

08:50:50

Why Kimmel and not Fallon? Or are you doing both?

DJ Shadow

08:50:52

ienjoy

On the Seattle stop for the Renegades of Rhythm tour, one of your machines/turntables broke and had to be swapped out in real time. It was fascinating seeing you guys improvise around it. Your show is impressive, but seeing people handle malfunctions is impressive in a whole other way :)

Ha, that's awesome. Yeah, stuff happens, you just have to roll with it. The worst thing you can do is get embarrassed and make a jack-*** out of yourself

J caruso

08:51:15

Please work with phonte, heliocentrics and/ or Sergio p again

Solrak13

08:51:41

I recently saw your Music videos for Rosie and Rocket Fuel, and they are out of this world. I like the comedic side of Rocket Fuel and its like a throwback to Nobody Speak and Bregschrun, would you work on more or just certain songs to have that style of Music video?

Suki AudioShrapnel

08:51:57

Hey Josh! Suki here (ex hmv). Hope you're well. Just wanted to congratulate you on delivering an absolute stellar album (so many layers that it feels like I'm listening to a new album on every listen!) Like many I'm looking forward to seeing you on tour, will you be wheeling out the Shadowsphere (which btw was insane!), or are you working on something next level? As always thank you for the music and making time for your fans, absolute legend!

DJ Shadow

08:52:31

ponce

I stole your All Basses Covered tour name for a series of inspired playlists, as a hobby. Silly, I know, but I hope you're good with that. Your eclecticism and depth has been a true inspiration for a lot things for me, not just music, but as a general outlook.

That's great, I think the best music, films, etc can be a source of inspiration in all endeavors

mob-1

08:52:32

JD you proving why Hip Hop is awesome in '19. =D

DJ Shadow

08:52:57

J caruso

Please work with phonte, heliocentrics and/ or Sergio p again

Ha, cool, so I guess you're a fan of The Outsider!

kbug

08:53:04

Love CONFORM.. very relevant today

evams

08:53:19

Agreed. Kbug.

bcborine

08:53:25

how do you come up with the track titles for your instrumental tracks? do you start with the thematic concept and write the music around that or the other way around?

DJ Shadow

08:53:26

mob-1

JD you proving why Hip Hop is awesome in '19. =D

Ha, cool, thank you

evams

08:53:32

Solid track.

unthugged

08:53:49

i remember seeing a video of you playing organ donor on an actual church organ. have you ever thought of incorporating a full sized church organ into your live shows?

DJ Shadow

08:54:05

kbug

Love CONFORM.. very relevant today

That's the idea! We spent a lot of time in the studio discussing and cutting to the chase of what we wanted to address

blueskiesecho

08:54:33

Every single one of your albums has been a necessary evolution in your career, I've enjoyed every one of them, some more than others which is natural. As much as I love Endtroducing I'm glad you had the balls to move in the directions you have..You should rightly be proud of 'Our Pathetic Age' as we say in Scotland "It's the dugz bawz" :-)

DJ Shadow

08:54:44

Sassyrissa

Jimmy Kimmel tomorrow night :)

Yeah, crazy! Should be fun

J caruso

08:54:47

Totally. Grabbed it cause my friend’s brother’s into you, changed my whole musical life and music making. Still blows everything away, man

DJ Shadow

08:55:37

blueskiesecho

Every single one of your albums has been a necessary evolution in your career, I've enjoyed every one of them, some more than others which is natural. As much as I love Endtroducing I'm glad you had the balls to move in the directions you have..You should rightly be proud of 'Our Pathetic Age' as we say in Scotland "It's the dugz bawz" :-)

Right on, appreciate that

destrogal

08:56:04

is the capital i in the title intentional?

destrogal

08:56:16

Stay WIth Me

thecooljoel

08:56:29

I appreciate Shadow using his music to make you think. I appreciate the message.

evams

08:56:31

Do you mind sharing what hardware /software was used the most during the making of the album?

3okhxbffmkt4vruhfc3hovd2k

08:56:37

Peace from San Jose Shadow- Kutfresh

ienjoy

08:57:05

Speaking of The Outsider, I remember during a Brixton show at the time you said it was a tough year with ups and downs. I could feel your sensitivity coming through that year. Disappointment that it got the reaction it did from some people expecting it to sound like your older work. But I'm so happy you kept driving forward and exploring.

r1(h4r)

08:57:19

Are you ever going to part of an UNKLE album any time soon?

DJ Shadow

08:57:22

J caruso

Totally. Grabbed it cause my friend’s brother’s into you, changed my whole musical life and music making. Still blows everything away, man

Thank you J!

DJ Shadow

08:58:05

ienjoy

Speaking of The Outsider, I remember during a Brixton show at the time you said it was a tough year with ups and downs. I could feel your sensitivity coming through that year. Disappointment that it got the reaction it did from some people expecting it to sound like your older work. But I'm so happy you kept driving forward and exploring.

** man I appreciate that. Yeah, it can be tough in the moment, but I truly felt that it was the right path (and the only one I could have taken)

DJ Shadow

08:58:33

evams

Do you mind sharing what hardware /software was used the most during the making of the album?

Ableton Live, but lots of other things going on as well :)

kbug

08:59:11

@shadow - I know we're not quite on Kings and Queens yet, but would love to hear the inspiration behind the track. Not to compare but it gave me a Big Grams vibe when I first listened to it

mob-1

08:59:32

sick rhyme scheme

evams

09:00:13

I bet there are so many tools. So many layers of great musical complexity.

DJ Shadow

09:00:24

kbug

@shadow - I know we're not quite on Kings and Queens yet, but would love to hear the inspiration behind the track. Not to compare but it gave me a Big Grams vibe when I first listened to it

Definitely a healthy amount of inspiration from UGK, Three 6 Mafia, etc. Some of my favorite stuff from the '00s

kbug

09:00:42

<3 it

kbug

09:00:44

thanks!

destrogal

09:00:56

greetings to all

blueskiesecho

09:01:07

Kings & Queens ..Tune!!

thecooljoel

09:01:39

El-p KILLIN IT!

8yor1n6notrorfq1wfxcg35sn

09:01:46

Run The Jewels seem to be a reoccurring guest to your albums now huh?

ienjoy

09:02:03

If you haven't seen it yet, Anatomy of a Jam is a fascinating YouTube series by a guy explaining the musical theory behind Phish improvisations. You might appreciate it.

evams

09:03:02

Love El-P rhymes/voice. Fan from back Def Jux days.

DJ Shadow

09:03:12

8yor1n6notrorfq1wfxcg35sn

Run The Jewels seem to be a reoccurring guest to your albums now huh?

El and I have known each other for decades and I feel like we all work well together. Honored to be working with them

ld94qvft09gzg7yjgn80wjpzu

09:04:18

I love El-P aswell I love it when you guys work together!!

kbug

09:04:55

LOVE THE TAXIN BEAT

DJ Shadow

09:05:16

Dave East a beast in the studio, fascinating to watch work

hamtown15

09:05:17

I wish I could get this type of music on my mainstream radio stations

eosisoe

09:05:24

Love this tune

Carlos M

09:05:25

Greetings from Illinois. Congratulations on this amazing album that expresses a metamorphosis from beginning to end of how sound brings a positive message and help open people's eyes to what really matters in life and to work for a better tomorrow. 👌👍👊✊✌🙌👏

Sassyrissa

09:05:28

Are you listening to the album right now?

kbug

09:05:37

seriously.. listened to the long reversion on repeat for an hour on Saturday :)

DJ Shadow

09:05:56

Carlos M

Greetings from Illinois. Congratulations on this amazing album that expresses a metamorphosis from beginning to end of how sound brings a positive message and help open people's eyes to what really matters in life and to work for a better tomorrow. 👌👍👊✊✌🙌👏

Wow, thank you Carlos.

mob-1

09:06:03

Everyone bringing their A game!! amazing work JD.

unthugged

09:06:14

on the freeze dvd keb darge talks about knowing someone who killed someone for a record. have you ever been close?

DJ Shadow

09:06:22

Sassyrissa

Are you listening to the album right now?

Yep I'm hearing "Dark Side Of The Heart" now, is that what you're hearing?

kbug

09:06:24

@sassyrissa yes.. although I'm not sure i'm synced with everyone else :)

lzdbd1dg1xjpcag49bkmexa4z

09:06:50

Do you still listen to any of the songs that you sampled on your previous albums, I.e. Madness Subsides by Pekka Pohjola

J caruso

09:07:04

Great guitar cut

J caruso

09:07:15

Damn

DJ Shadow

09:07:38

lzdbd1dg1xjpcag49bkmexa4z

Do you still listen to any of the songs that you sampled on your previous albums, I.e. Madness Subsides by Pekka Pohjola

Once in a while, but not very often I guess.

DJ Shadow

09:07:56

J caruso

Great guitar cut

Thanks, another cassette sample

J caruso

09:08:26

Shadow what Ableton devices do you use on something like this dark side guitar track?

jon.riggs

09:08:52

Got some real soul on "Dark Side". Really digging it!

DJ Shadow

09:08:58

Jumbo (the rapper on 'Dark Side') was in The Lifesavas back in the Quannum days...always like to work with old friends when it works out

3okhxbffmkt4vruhfc3hovd2k

09:09:01

Copped the double wax set thanks for the inspiration Shadow

1172556561

09:09:21

I can remember watching one of the lord's of the rings movies at the cinema and there was some narration like 'the worlds of men will descend into shadow!' and was like DJ Shadow should totally steal that sample as an intro (if you could get away with it!)

Sassyrissa

09:09:26

Yes, it is what I’m hearing. Just didn’t know if you were partaking in the listening part of the listening party. 🙃

3ohm3

09:09:48

I was like a kid on Christmas day when you released Rocket Fuel and announced the new album. Listen to the Rocket Fuel.with my friend at work and we knew already then that the album will be great. Did not expect 26 tracks and definitely not 22 on vinyl. You filled it all the way to the edge. Love every single track.

evams

09:10:07

Yup can't wait to get the double side wax in the mail and throw it on the decks and chill.

DJ Shadow

09:10:09

This interlude playing now ("I Am Not A Robot") is one of my favorite things on the album. It combines songwriting with sound design and sampling

destrogal

09:10:14

are you a robot though?

destrogal

09:10:28

right now... we would never know...

DJ Shadow

09:10:32

3okhxbffmkt4vruhfc3hovd2k

Copped the double wax set thanks for the inspiration Shadow

Thank you!

ld94qvft09gzg7yjgn80wjpzu

09:10:48

The new Qbert superseal record cuts nicely over the bonus instrumental record that just showed up. Thx for including that Josh!!

DJ Shadow

09:10:50

3ohm3

I was like a kid on Christmas day when you released Rocket Fuel and announced the new album. Listen to the Rocket Fuel.with my friend at work and we knew already then that the album will be great. Did not expect 26 tracks and definitely not 22 on vinyl. You filled it all the way to the edge. Love every single track.

Thanks so much!

kbug

09:10:57

@shadow - when I heard this opening it felt like a punch in the gut. where was this sample from? History repeating itself...

mob-1

09:10:57

Copped the limited edition the day you sent us the e-mail!

DJ Shadow

09:11:04

Sassyrissa

Yes, it is what I’m hearing. Just didn’t know if you were partaking in the listening part of the listening party. 🙃

Cool :)

3okhxbffmkt4vruhfc3hovd2k

09:11:23

Went to Rappcats for the nas & de la 45’s & was 1st in line w/ my boy alberto and ali two years straight from SJ

destrogal

09:11:49

this is my favorite track, i think

joshdamon

09:11:54

Did you set out to write interludes? And where do they fit into recording the rest of an album

DJ Shadow

09:12:05

J caruso

Shadow what Ableton devices do you use on something like this dark side guitar track?

I manipulated each phrase in Simpler, so I think there were like 12 different guitar tracks

DJ Shadow

09:12:29

3okhxbffmkt4vruhfc3hovd2k

Went to Rappcats for the nas & de la 45’s & was 1st in line w/ my boy alberto and ali two years straight from SJ

Right on fam, good lookin!

evams

09:12:49

Are you wearing at hat right now?

blueskiesecho

09:13:04

beautiful soundscapes on I am Not A Robot, Vangelis would be proud...Does soundtrack scoring hold any interest for you? Seems only a matter of time.

mob-1

09:13:16

This track is way too sick. Wasn't ready.

evams

09:13:21

*a hat. You always be sporting a hat. 😁

ienjoy

09:13:30

I think I heard you have twin girls. I also have twin girls! Shout out to the twin dad life (if I heard right).

Sassyrissa

09:13:33

Please continue to tell us things we don’t know about the album with each track 🙂 love the insight

ienjoy

09:14:15

I love the little stutter at 1:40 on Urgent, Important

DJ Shadow

09:14:18

blueskiesecho

beautiful soundscapes on I am Not A Robot, Vangelis would be proud...Does soundtrack scoring hold any interest for you? Seems only a matter of time.

It does, but from my experience it only works out if the director brings you in from the beginning. It never works as a last-minute "do some music that sounds like this" type assignment.

evams

09:14:40

Always hear the drum snares. Do you ever play on a full set?

DJ Shadow

09:14:43

ienjoy

I think I heard you have twin girls. I also have twin girls! Shout out to the twin dad life (if I heard right).

True!

lzdbd1dg1xjpcag49bkmexa4z

09:14:46

I’m curious about your process with this album, was your purpose to construct a sort of narrative or is it a combination of all the thoughts/emotions running through your head in this digital age? I’m especially curious since you chose to approach one side dominated by the instrumentals with the other spoken in part through hip hop artists. Always appreciate the eclecticism you put forward to your work. Still listen to Endtroducing or the Private Press every other day!

Marianella

09:15:16

Boxers or briefs?

destrogal

09:16:01

fyi https://crowdcat.co/

destrogal

09:16:11

is what powers this chat

Carlos M

09:16:43

Ever since I was young I played a lot of Dj Hero 2 and always wanted to brake my own record on your mega mixes did you ever played it? and do you think its was good beginning tool to learn how to Dj?

DJ Shadow

09:17:00

lzdbd1dg1xjpcag49bkmexa4z

I’m curious about your process with this album, was your purpose to construct a sort of narrative or is it a combination of all the thoughts/emotions running through your head in this digital age? I’m especially curious since you chose to approach one side dominated by the instrumentals with the other spoken in part through hip hop artists. Always appreciate the eclecticism you put forward to your work. Still listen to Endtroducing or the Private Press every other day!

Thanks! I didn't set out to make a double album, it was a suggestion from a friend about a 1/3 of the way through...I decided to go for it, but didn't put too much pressure on myself. I only wanted to do it if it felt genuine

destrogal

09:17:07

hypocritical :shrug:

lzdbd1dg1xjpcag49bkmexa4z

09:17:21

I remember in your Endtroducing 33 1/3 book you said it takes about a month for you to create songs and you didn’t really have any B sides, if any. Is that still true today?

solesides

09:17:28

Many congrats with the album Josh, LOVE how it all worked out. Production is great. Sounds like y’all have been in a good flow the past year. Looking fwd to the amsterdam show.

DJ Shadow

09:17:51

Sassyrissa

Please continue to tell us things we don’t know about the album with each track 🙂 love the insight

Okay I'll try! I always knew this track ('Our Pathetic Age') would be the last vocal track. It was made to be a note of hope at the end

kbug

09:18:12

@solesides Joost in the house! Good to see you man

eosisoe

09:18:17

Massive massive Thanks for your continued dedication to the craft, being here with us tonight reassuring us that we are not going crazy. Teasing our musical senses over and over again and most of all for your positive vibes truly stoked Cheers Shadow

solesides

09:18:29

🤘

takyon333

09:18:42

Thank you for the double album. AMAZING! I've read that you have over 60k in your record collection, is that true?

DJ Shadow

09:18:56

kbug

@solesides Joost in the house! Good to see you man

Much love man! See you at the Melkveg

Suki AudioShrapnel

09:19:12

Hey Joost!!!

mfiebach

09:19:39

Hey Joost!

DJ Shadow

09:19:43

takyon333

Thank you for the double album. AMAZING! I've read that you have over 60k in your record collection, is that true?

Sort of, it's a lot more than that but it truly doesn't matter. I'd rather have a focused, quality collection than a behemoth gross amount

solesides

09:19:59

Wow complete fam is here! Hey suki and michael!

n1cho99

09:20:16

thanks for being here Josh and thanks for an amazing album... pure magic

3ohm3

09:20:19

60K is crazy. I owe 965 so far. Another 35 for my first K. Long way till I catch DJ Shadow. Hahaha. Also will need bigger house.

thecooljoel

09:20:19

Quality over quantity. Have to respect that.

Sassyrissa

09:21:15

I just love his voice

DJ Shadow

09:21:37

n1cho99

thanks for being here Josh and thanks for an amazing album... pure magic

Thank you and everyone! Okay we're into the bonus tracks so I'm gonna hop off. Many thanks for all of your questions, see you on tour in 2020!

kbug

09:21:50

thanks Josh!

solesides

09:21:54

Nice direction with the production Josh, not all samples but using the right sounds to make the new tracks. Rain on snow is a banger

Nick Z

09:21:56

Have any advice for a passionate musician trying to do this for a living? It’s remarkable that you’ve been able to sustain yourself on music at such a high quality for this long

kbug

09:21:58

say hi to Lisa :)

ienjoy

09:22:05

Thanks!

thecooljoel

09:22:13

Thank you Shadow.

J caruso

09:22:14

Push

evams

09:22:22

👊🙏 Much love and Respect! Thank you!

thecooljoel

09:22:22

Much love & respect.

solesides

09:22:23

Good luck with everything Josh, cu soon

blueskiesecho

09:22:28

Cheers for your time.

Suki AudioShrapnel

09:22:52

Thank you Josh! (((d[o_0]b)))

mob-1

09:22:54

Thanks!!! and please produce Rakim's next album.

alien

09:22:55

Thank you Shadow!

J caruso

09:23:18