Derek Vincent Smith, whom you might know under the moniker of Pretty Lights, is just too cool. This video he posted on PLM’s youtube channel, showcasing his new album, “A Color Map of the Sun”, solidifies how cool he really is. It’s simple, the man has a vision and a passion that pours out into each and every one of his productions that is so evident and easy to absorb. Whether it’s orchestrating a symphony, playing a live instrument, correcting a vocalist, Derek knows what Derek wants, and it will be done to perfection. Grabbing sounds and emotions from all generations, decades, and cultures, Pretty Lights, has cultivated an untouchably unique and distinct sound that takes absolutely no shortcuts in terms of production. Get ready, “A Color Map of the Sun” will be exposed to the public on July 2nd, 2013.This is what Derek had to say about this video:
“The first half of this video is part of a track from the Live Studio Sessions recordings of the new Pretty Lights album, “A Color Map of the Sun.” The second half is the song that was made from sampling the first recording. The purpose of the video is to show the production process of the album; homemade vinyl + modular synthesis.”
