How MIDNIGHT CITY Was Made

#Middle8 #M83 #MidnightCity

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Written, voiced & edited by Frank Furtado
Music by Epidemic Sound
Additional music by Matthew McClelland

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That synth-riff in M83’s “Midnight City” is made of a sample of Anthony Gonzalez’s voice, pitch-shifted and layered in effects. It’s just one of the many techniques Gonzalez uses to evoke a sense of nostalgia in the listener.

The single stems from his 2011 double album, Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming. A massive, 22-track opus that pays tribute to his childhood, California and dreams. A statement. Reminding us of the importance and magic of art. Its ability to last throughout generations.

Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming would become a life changing experience for him. A chance to grow and literally find his voice. In 2010, just before turning 30, Gonzalez moved from his hometown in France to Los Angeles. Alone, looking to evolve as an artist. But something strange happened once he arrived.

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[Sahidable]

M83 makes absolutely perfect night-driving music

[lukeberrie]

The person who came up with the idea to put the sax solo on the outro is an absolute genius.

[AverageJoe]

Midnight city is just one of the bst song of all time, literally doesn't matter how many times we listen to it, it will always be amazing. And as always, great great great video.

[camzilla_does_music]

M83's song "wait" makes me feel sad and happy at the same time

[BlakehLBS]

"You'll never love another song the way you've loved the music of your youth."
Damn...I remember this album, and so specifically Midnight City, coming out when I was a junior in high school. I had just gotten my license and first car and was making late night drives with friends, hanging out with almost no responsibility yet. And now every time I hear it I can only reflect on those days, and having that first experience.

[Quarksi]

Okay but why is the 80's nostalgic even to people who weren't born in it?

[taylemounes]

I love how this channel breaks down songs and explain the things that are somewhat responsible for your bond with that song or artist in a way that you couldn't express before nor explain.

really appreciate you work

[potato_god_]

Midnight City will go down a beautiful Timeless Classic. I’m 17 years old so I’m still kinda young to declare “an album that takes me back”, but one of the earliest albums I fully appreciated when I was 12 was Turn Blue by The Black Keys. I love that album.

[benas_st]

Why am I crying goddamn it. I'm literally from the 00s. what the hell

[Lsd]

This song always makes me want to pull a Perks of being a Wallflower moment and just stand up while the roof of my car is down

[MrDavydanko]

this song just brings you back so much, reminds me of mgmt also so nostalgic to 2008-2012

[asjarhcp]

Funny how this song IS a part of my teen years, so I feel that same nostalgia when I listen to Midnight city that M38 felt when he wrote it. <3

[basicradical]

Midnight City is one of those songs that just follows me everywhere, ever since I was 12. Like a love letter to urban youth and nostalgia. I drop in and out of contact with if like an appreciated but distant friend

[myrellaice]

This song is truly a masterpiece. Makes me cry 😢

[maotingdew]

Mid-night, on GTA V, has non-stop-pop on, this pops up. Perfect

[channinggray]

First time I heard this song, I sneaked out of my room through the side bedroom window in the middle of the night. Got into my friend's car and we drove to the beach, an alternative station came on and the night was clear. Various off the beaten path songs came on and as the Melbourne street lights zoomed passed. Midnight City came on and I turned the radio loud and sat out the window of the car and the wind blew as the beat vibrated on. The city was asleep and the moon was bright and I felt like the night was endless. That was years ago and I still remember the times of rebellious youth and being a creature of the night.

[fabrizziotrujillo]

"Hurry up, We're Dreaming" is one of my favourite albums from the 2010's, is a mixture of feelings, that cannot be properly described with words, just by my heart and soul

[azeraph]

I always think that this song is one of the songs that open the can of worms of 80s nostalgia that swept away the music industry (even until now) and inadvertently caused the birth of retrowave genre along the way.

[black_hydra]

Dude Ijust watched m83 for nostalgic purposes and this guy uploads

[AlphaQup]

I get chills whenever i relate with middle 8's way of emphasizing the context of a song especially when the edits are so good like it makes me feel like im an apprentice and he is a master teaching me the ways of music keep up the great content :)