Mac DeMarco goes long with new 199-song album

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Жыл бұрын

Some two weeks after Mac DeMarco surprised critics and fans with a new 199-song album, the indie rocker opened up in an interview with The Associated Press about why he decided to do it. He says "One Wayne G" is a deeply personal project - a self-portrait of sorts - and one that he felt would enable him to move forward with making new music.
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@swilson94 Жыл бұрын

What I like about Mac is there's no pompousness, arrogance or pretentiousness. He seems like a completely genuine dude.

@jzubs Жыл бұрын

his answer at 6:14 proves this, and I love the answer he gives

@princetomnjimn7119 Жыл бұрын

canadians

@damazywlodarczyk Жыл бұрын

Funny. The fact he released a 9 hour album is as pretentious as you can get. Nobody will listen to this.

@leahonyoutube96 Жыл бұрын

@@damazywlodarczyk i dont really think mac expects people to listen to it. he just wanted his music that never made it on his previous albums to be out in the world, which doesnt seem pretentious to me

@remydamiani2272 Жыл бұрын

except the time he called people who use digital music software vs analog tape decks "ret**ds"

@adisonchristie1086 Жыл бұрын

Macs in his own world rn and I think that's really sick!! He's such a unique artist and person, I look forward to whatever music of his comes next

@DannySullivanMusic Жыл бұрын

could not agree more. entirely correct dude

@user-ob9zo9cr4c Жыл бұрын

he just himself, he could expose this industry

@yourejovian Жыл бұрын

A lot of other artist like that. Don’t just focus on the one in front of you

@kcoose5356 Жыл бұрын

Ur all suckers is so funny. Willing to accept anything this dude puts out

@ChunkyBunny2 Жыл бұрын

@@kcoose5356 Do you think its possible that a lot of his fans genuinely like the kind of music he makes, leading them to also enjoy his new music?

@LacoSinfonia Жыл бұрын

I remember a clip of him from a few years ago clicking through random mp3s he’d made of different snippets where he says “it’s garbage but it’s fun to make” and all the comments were saying “no just release it”. And he really did

@dozey1242 Жыл бұрын

Track 24

@TurkeyManIndustriesLLC Жыл бұрын

@@dozey1242 The jam from that clip has stuck with me since I first saw it a few years ago and when I heard it I was so stoked.

@megatsu4476 Жыл бұрын

@@mightymeowz and 20190724 2

@whatthehellisgoingon5789 Жыл бұрын

You mean the classic “Mac Demarco’s loss of musical criteria”

@mightymeowz Жыл бұрын

@@megatsu4476 Yesss!

@nickewermusic Жыл бұрын

This album filled me with personal inspiration to make music, music without a particular goal, just for the sake of making it and having fun in the process, really, thank you very much Mac

@mattayre7746 Жыл бұрын

agreed, it's all about doing it for yourself and enjoying it, which i love about Mac.

@chriscolemusicalsound Жыл бұрын

this is how it should always be!

@DannySullivanMusic Жыл бұрын

you're right. completely true man

@jacoblee8181 Жыл бұрын

This is what any musician loves to hear from another! Keep it up and just create

@dblackout1107 Жыл бұрын

You’ve evolved as a musician once you can make this jump to making what’s in your head without restrictions. That’s when you’re not just trying to emulate anyone anymore, not struggling to find what plug-in to use or how to use them in the first place, or not trying to figure out how to actually use the DAW. You’re fully unlocked. I’m only about 2 years into this sort of musical enlightenment after 9 years of learning and experimenting and it’s a euphoric and liberating feeling when the ideas start to flow.

@mangosarefun Жыл бұрын

I love that mac is doing what he feels like doing rather than what other people want him to do. Excited for whats next

@DannySullivanMusic Жыл бұрын

yup. utterly true man

@MM-vs2et Жыл бұрын

We gotta keep in my mind that his ability to do that is a luxury. Most artists cannot do what he does, which is to accumulate enough resources throughout his career to be able to make and release whatever they want. Most of us has to conform and chase trends due to necessity, or even survival. Mac is still one of the greatest in our generation, he's inspired me in more ways than just music and will still stand tall until his name is uttered last. But perspective is needed so as not to be blindly lulled into the idealism of indie independence.

@wadeboggs617 Жыл бұрын

facts, people hate on five easy hot dogs, seriously hit me in a spiritual way, it coincidentally helped me drink less, which was a big problem for mac years ago

@wadeboggs617 Жыл бұрын

its nothing like his old albums and i can see why people were expecting something more similar to his older work, but its amazing in its own right and could even be put in different catagories his others dont fit into, its weird and strange and unexpected and i love(d) it

@elijahpelito4722 Жыл бұрын

Them and Arctic Monkeys. It's kind of a curse that if you go long enough as an artist you are kind of forced to go "pop" to stay relevant but mac and am have proven that they grew well overtime

@tatiqc Жыл бұрын

not sober and now sober, this guy is the definition of coolness without effort. So proud of him.

@bennyjetsonmontreal6113 Жыл бұрын

He's sober now??

@KDF54321 Жыл бұрын

My opinion on that depends on sober from what

@bennyjetsonmontreal6113 Жыл бұрын

@@KDF54321 well he only smoked cigs and drank before

@KDF54321 Жыл бұрын

@@bennyjetsonmontreal6113 then I’m glad he’s sober, definitely

@johnnyfigueroa2195 Жыл бұрын

Dude he looks so much better too, he’s glowing

@chrisruiz4729 Жыл бұрын

He looks so much healthier and at peace with his life, output, and environments. Love you Mac.

@thedudewiththehair2498 Жыл бұрын

Finding Mac when I was a “angsty” 16 year old and continuing to listen to him and see the progress and change in his sound is the most comfortable feeling I’ve ever felt. People change, we change, things change and life goes on.

@robsmith6377 Жыл бұрын

Fax bro, details change, structure abides

@sxrvsvct7911 Жыл бұрын

He should play the album live in person. All 199 songs

@Blink_1984 Жыл бұрын

That would be a sick concert.

@TomaszKalusMusic Жыл бұрын

It's very inspiring and refreshing to hear him talk about it proudly, and also you can see how much he had matured since Salad Days. Just a cool guy talking about his passion

@LukeCanadaOfficial Жыл бұрын

As a musician myself, I have a bunch of recordings that were never really finished. It’s refreshing to see the appreciation from people on these small little demos. Just shows you that a song doesn’t have to be completely polished for it to sound amazing and have meaning to it. Thank you Mac

@gougav Жыл бұрын

RIP Ryuichi Sakamoto. Everyhting in this interview makes me feel closer to Mac and his approach as an artist. Especially the talk about DIY becoming an aesthetic instead of just a way of doing things.

@SebastianTinajero Жыл бұрын

A lot of people love to say “I’m gonna make the music I want to make and I don’t really care what others think” and Mac is genuinely one of those artist that has actually been doing that, his actions truly speak louder than words.

@andrejose0423 Жыл бұрын

I love that AP got the big Mac DeScoopo on this album

@CertifiedMailSignatureRequired Жыл бұрын

Same, just wish they had a lil better audio mixer ^_^

@Philomanjaro Жыл бұрын

One Wayne G is honestly my favorite project of his since 2. So many gems, it really has something for just about everyone.

@WowJustWow37 Жыл бұрын

It’s been a real comfort to me

@abbyt3315 Жыл бұрын

glad to see how macs doing and his perspective on the music he’s been putting out. Hope you’re doing well man!

@DannySullivanMusic Жыл бұрын

for real. 1000% true

@raymondpaulshive9081 Жыл бұрын

Mac is a great summarizer of the current music landscape. He will be remembered as a bold voice that inspired a generation to do it themselves.

@MegaLaban12345 Жыл бұрын

Probably not

@ripdito Жыл бұрын

current music landscape is dire at best but he will inspire many

@ViiZiiOnZ915 Жыл бұрын

I thought he was very poignant when he said how the industry has monetized the diy aesthetic and the vibe of the diy artist. Also how hard it has become to break out in the industry since it's so accessible to everyone. Like this man knows what he's talking about

@claytonzongclin1059 Жыл бұрын

One time me mac demarco his drummer joe and a roady tanked a bottle of wine while walking to one of my favorite bars. They stayed open an hr later because he was there and when i went home and said goodbye we screamed gibberish at each other. First time i met him he bummed me a cigarette. Amazing human being.

@eddienorman.mp3 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely adore One Wayne G it fits into his body of work so well like i’d been hoping for something along the lines of. He’s aging like stilton (potted delicacy).

@Alix777. Жыл бұрын

It's just boring garbage

@GameLlamaProductions Жыл бұрын

love how open he is about the art here.

@scottwilson8978 Жыл бұрын

Mac is an artist that truly cares about what he creates and what people hear. This is just one part of the journey that we get to see. I love Mac and all of his music and im glad he's so prolific and keeps pushing himself. He's a young man and we are a long way off from work witnessing his best music, which is crazy because He's made amazing music and art. He will continue to grow and im excited to be there for the ride!

@Shnowz Жыл бұрын

i love this album so much it reminds me of my youth and making music with my friends churning out multiple songs a day of all different genres just for the sheer love of it

@PacifisticPug Жыл бұрын

This is such a great interview. I hope he writes a memoir someday and goes in-depth about himself and his experiences.

@jimjamjerry Жыл бұрын

Same here

@xdmemes5821 Жыл бұрын

the Ryuichi Sakamoto influence is seen in the ambient tracks and they came out so nicee

@naomio8163 Жыл бұрын

it's refreshing to hear him talk to seriously and genuine.

@jacobiskandermusic Жыл бұрын

A new Mac interview. You love to see it

@hotwatermusic_ Жыл бұрын

I've never really been a big fan of MD, so I had no clue this existed. Decided to check it out, and man, it's reminding me of when I used to create little random songs in garageband back in the day. They were all labled 20059393103demo and 20059393103demo_v2m

@isabellaj4038 Жыл бұрын

I didn’t understand the mixed reactions to the album release online. I appreciate the new content and think the album sounds great. Thank you Mac, no one will ever truly be like you no matter how hard they try

@calebkeller Жыл бұрын

his expression of ideas is so fluid and eloquent. and not only is mac nice to listen to, his insights are so that you readily understand that this a man who has spent a lifetime contemplating and creating music. he is truly an inspiration. also it was funny seeing him clam up a little bit about the money and fame. the eloquence took pause. lol

@residual_soap Жыл бұрын

Excited to buy the Vinyl release of One Wayne G

@uncooldispatch5438 Жыл бұрын

I’ll go CD 💿

@zionlw11 Жыл бұрын

I’m honestly just glad to hear from Mac. Since he doesn’t really have a social media it’s always a great to see/hear what’s going on in his life and his thoughts

@D1RTYD4N13L5 Жыл бұрын

Mac is humble but I hope one day he truly takes in just how much he's influenced people like me for the past decade and more. He changed my life

@charlesjarome5995 Жыл бұрын

Still the prince of independence. And I consistently dig what he puts out. And that's it.

@nikkitapalms Жыл бұрын

im so grateful for this guy and his music

@gnarsh.and.friends Жыл бұрын

Every since I first heard Mac on "2," he's been one of my biggest musical influences. In my opinion, he only gets better every year and every new release. Love you Mac!!

@2m7b5 Жыл бұрын

I really like the album. I doubt I've heard all of it yet, but I really enjoy just putting it on shuffle and saving my favorites to a playlist. Some of the tracks like 20190127 were totally unexpected and I feel like we never would have heard them if it weren't for an album like this.

@gabriellepfalzgraf9709 Жыл бұрын

Mac you are aging like fine wine ! love where your mind’s at, so inspiring to listen to you. Peace

@thechosenmountain9815 Жыл бұрын

inspirational for sure. gives me hope to keep making and listening to music. love this guy even though I don't know him.

@ferfrancol Жыл бұрын

Looking healthier Let's go Mac!

@noahsabadish3812 Жыл бұрын

how so? i havent been following his appearances

@moonchildcollective Жыл бұрын

and i will listen to all 199+ songs! his sound is unique & melodic! whatever he’s produced, i’ve loved-regardless of time that has passed! i’m excited to see what his mind creates ! 🙌

@trustygeorge Жыл бұрын

To me, mac has a pure soul. I love that

@reid171717 Жыл бұрын

Wow I’m just excited to see a new interview with him as I am to see the new album. What a guy!

@TurkeyManIndustriesLLC Жыл бұрын

WE LOVE MAC! I have been chipping away at One Wayne G and there's so much gold in there. I love the varied completeness of songs and the whole idea of the release is really awesome. Just get it out there.

@austinjones935 Жыл бұрын

He’s matured for sure, this album shows it both in his personality and his music so I’m super hyped for future projects

@macaroon147 Жыл бұрын

This was such a great interview.

@mygic183 Жыл бұрын

Yes Sakamoto, what an artist, so glad you mentioned him, makes sense…

@mananoband Жыл бұрын

i love you Mac, just that was what i needed to hear. Thank you!!!

@joeanderson8839 Жыл бұрын

Im also a song and music writer. I would love to be able to release my music. I have been thinking about it recently, and I have decided that analog quality recording, and vinyl and cassette is the only way to go.

@natashag3249 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate mac so much- I hope he never stops making music

@nickalonzo4987 Жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful interview

@Kyle-mz8ng Жыл бұрын

One Wayne G sounds like if Mac wrote a soundtrack for another Earthbound game. Definitely a decent amount of fans that will appreciate it

@Garbageman28 Жыл бұрын

Hearing mac talk about mastering is real neat. Dude has a lot of knowledge all cooped up.

@Omaga297 Жыл бұрын

I remember when “here comes the cowboy” album came out everyone thought it was mid (myself included) but then like 3 years later that album got like 100 million listens per song. He just projects his art, and doesn’t care about the perception from others. It can also take some time for it to be appreciated. Like when a painter dies and their pieces sell for millions. Kinda like that

@Jocie1072 Жыл бұрын

I love him with all my heart

@Randscorporation Жыл бұрын

I’ve never really listened to Mac much, but it’s so clear how passionate he is about music. What are some standout tracks from the new album?

@sexton610 Жыл бұрын

And fooled by Love

@00wenn Жыл бұрын

I like 20190801

@ronaldinho4eva1 Жыл бұрын

with this Mac gave me not only great music but also a great sampling library. so many tracks i wanna write lyrics to.

@howischris_ Жыл бұрын

This is brilliant. It’s the process.. the joy of creation. All parts. Such a vulnerable and brave thing. Inspired to just lighten the weight and just trust the process… we’ll done Mac.

@blond5361 Жыл бұрын

it’s genuinely really nice hearing him talk

@daymansbj6676 Жыл бұрын

I love this man, thanks for getting me into music Mac

@jackdonaldson7761 Жыл бұрын

Really cool to hear from him again. Rock on Mac!

@BreadandFaxes Жыл бұрын

I listened to it all over the past couple days and i liked it a lot.

@BrandonMobley614 Жыл бұрын

That’s a very clever album title. I can’t wait to check it out. Mac DeMarco is really my main influence as far as home recording and songwriting.

@TheBlackjackal04 Жыл бұрын

🌿 Love is in the air Grateful for what you do Mac 🌿

@kikiandgigi9585 Жыл бұрын

Great messages from him. Im glad hes true to himself!

@cheekofnut Жыл бұрын

Mac is such a great communicator. Seen bits and pieces before but it’s nice to see a lucidity and charming openness from him here

@6BURG9 Жыл бұрын

Super intuitive but also incredibly humble and relatable. Mac is a rare cat.

@cooldudes6025 Жыл бұрын

Love that Mac always shouts out our hero Sakamoto ❤ Keep on keeping on, Mac! 🔥

@singfortheday0 Жыл бұрын

Mac is amazing. Great interview, thank you.

@icnocuicatl Жыл бұрын

He’s so beautiful and so smart and talented. He’s a treasure.

@user-yu1xq3hn8d Жыл бұрын

can't wait for the vinyl

@kevinkempt Жыл бұрын

he’s really nice to hear talk

@bobcekaymusic Жыл бұрын

This is so rad I can't even put it into words

@Zeal808 Жыл бұрын

Perfect. Thank you Mac

@ts4gv Жыл бұрын

dude. he's so thoughtful. this is great. some people just align with my conversational ideal so perfectly.

@jimjamjerry Жыл бұрын

Love Mac, his and Macca are my biggest influences

@blakeandcamp Жыл бұрын

Surprising to hear him talk so seriously and candidly about his music process because I'm so used to Mac being goofy and cracking jokes constantly in his interviews. Reminds me a lot of Tyler the Creator and how he used to always do that in interviews but he gradually matured as his music matured and took them more seriously. Mac looks a lot healthier now that he's sober too which is nice to see.

@melina7725 Жыл бұрын

love his music sooooo much:)

@mememan3799 Жыл бұрын

Mac looking like a Union Solider, I hope hes doing well.

@antlerbraum2881 Жыл бұрын

Lol, with the mustache and blue clothes and everything.

@duo315 Жыл бұрын

met him back in like 2012. unusual experience

@andielvs Жыл бұрын

thanks for the authenticity, i lov u mac

@leeroden7900 Жыл бұрын

Great interview. Props

@offgridRC Жыл бұрын

Happy for this guy. You have to do what makes you happy with music. I struggle with PTSD, and learning disabilities. For me my happy place is making small 30 second hooks on Tik Tok for easy no thought lo fi sounds . Making full songs to be dissected almost lead me to quit music. I know what I do is very different from what Mac is talking about, but music is an expression not a commodity. Strong work mac

@julianthorsted9250 Жыл бұрын

Love this man with all my heart. I can get behind almost anything he makes

@winders3913 Жыл бұрын

Always loved mac, such a gem. Hope he always stays true to himself

@logann7942 Жыл бұрын

He looks like a civil war soldier who got transported to the future and bought a hoodie.

@Mygriefiskillingme Жыл бұрын

Now I have something to live for thx Mac

@karlmarx7397 Жыл бұрын

I love Mac so much

@coutopraze Жыл бұрын

Love your work, do whatever you want.

@BrotherBroosh Жыл бұрын

What I really like about the album and idk if anyone else has felt about this too….but some of the songs that Mac recorded happened to be on dates that I remember very significantly still in the last 4 years.

@weenis2876 Жыл бұрын

definitely, especially in 2019