Mac DeMarco goes long with new 199-song album

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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 Год назад

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

@jzubs Год назад

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

@princetomnjimn7119 Год назад

canadians

@damazywlodarczyk Год назад

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

@leahonyoutube96 Год назад

@@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 Год назад

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

@LacoSinfonia Год назад

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 Год назад

Track 24

@TurkeyManIndustriesLLC Год назад

@@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 Год назад

@@mightymeowz and 20190724 2

@whatthehellisgoingon5789 Год назад

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

@mightymeowz Год назад

@@megatsu4476 Yesss!

@adisonchristie1086 Год назад

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 Год назад

could not agree more. entirely correct dude

@user-ob9zo9cr4c Год назад

he just himself, he could expose this industry

@yourejovian Год назад

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

@kcoose5356 Год назад

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

@ChunkyBunny2 Год назад

@@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?

@mangosarefun Год назад

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 Год назад

yup. utterly true man

@MM-vs2et Год назад

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 Год назад

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 Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@nickewermusic Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@chriscolemusicalsound Год назад

this is how it should always be!

@DannySullivanMusic Год назад

you're right. completely true man

@jacoblee8181 Год назад

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

@dblackout1107 Год назад

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.

@tatiqc Год назад

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

@bennyjetsonmontreal6113 Год назад

He's sober now??

@KDF54321 Год назад

My opinion on that depends on sober from what

@bennyjetsonmontreal6113 Год назад

@@KDF54321 well he only smoked cigs and drank before

@KDF54321 Год назад

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

@johnnyfigueroa2195 Год назад

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

@sxrvsvct7911 Год назад

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

@Blink_1984 Год назад

That would be a sick concert.

@thedudewiththehair2498 Год назад

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 Год назад

Fax bro, details change, structure abides

@chrisruiz4729 Год назад

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

@claytonzongclin1059 Год назад

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.

@andrejose0423 Год назад

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

@CertifiedMailSignatureRequired Год назад

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

@TomaszKalusMusic Год назад

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

@gougav Год назад

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.

@raymondpaulshive9081 Год назад

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 Год назад

Probably not

@ripdito Год назад

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

@ViiZiiOnZ915 Год назад

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

@SebastianTinajero Год назад

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.

@LukeCanadaOfficial Год назад

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

@GameLlamaProductions Год назад

love how open he is about the art here.

@abbyt3315 Год назад

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

@DannySullivanMusic Год назад

for real. 1000% true

@Philomanjaro Год назад

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

@WowJustWow37 Год назад

It’s been a real comfort to me

@xdmemes5821 Год назад

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

@eddienorman.mp3 Год назад

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. Год назад

It's just boring garbage

@hotwatermusic_ Год назад

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

@ferfrancol Год назад

Looking healthier Let's go Mac!

@noahsabadish3812 Год назад

how so? i havent been following his appearances

@naomio8163 Год назад

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

@residual_soap Год назад

Excited to buy the Vinyl release of One Wayne G

@uncooldispatch5438 Год назад

I’ll go CD 💿

@jacobiskandermusic Год назад

A new Mac interview. You love to see it

@mygic183 Год назад

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

@Shnowz Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@jimjamjerry Год назад

Same here

@charlesjarome5995 Год назад

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

@scottwilson8978 Год назад

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!

@D1RTYD4N13L5 Год назад

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

@zionlw11 Год назад

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

@nikkitapalms Год назад

im so grateful for this guy and his music

@isabellaj4038 Год назад

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

@trustygeorge Год назад

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

@calebkeller Год назад

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

@gnarsh.and.friends Год назад

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!!

@gabriellepfalzgraf9709 Год назад

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

@logann7942 Год назад

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

@natashag3249 Год назад

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

@Kyle-mz8ng Год назад

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

@kevinkempt Год назад

he’s really nice to hear talk

@moonchildcollective Год назад

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 ! 🙌

@joeanderson8839 Год назад

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.

@Garbageman28 Год назад

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

@2m7b5 Год назад

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.

@thechosenmountain9815 Год назад

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

@icnocuicatl Год назад

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

@mememan3799 Год назад

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

@antlerbraum2881 Год назад

Lol, with the mustache and blue clothes and everything.

@user-yu1xq3hn8d Год назад

can't wait for the vinyl

@austinjones935 Год назад

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

@Jocie1072 Год назад

I love him with all my heart

@blond5361 Год назад

it’s genuinely really nice hearing him talk

@reid171717 Год назад

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

@timothyletwin5911 Год назад

He's our little genius.

@TurkeyManIndustriesLLC Год назад

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.

@WowJustWow37 Год назад

Grandpa! We missed you! (I’m literally older than him)

@mananoband Год назад

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

@duo315 Год назад

met him back in like 2012. unusual experience

@julianthorsted9250 Год назад

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

@nickalonzo4987 Год назад

Such a beautiful interview

@6BURG9 Год назад

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

@BrandonMobley614 Год назад

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.

@bobbyutton Год назад

He's really leaning into the "I know I look like I'm 57, but I'm secretly in my 30s" look. Love it

@Hmmaikel Год назад

nahhhh

@51Boiler73 Год назад

he looks like an incredibly average 33, idk what 57 year olds you've been looking at

@wabbit2099 Год назад

Why are you guys picking on this sweet little 10 year old?

@BreadandFaxes Год назад

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

@Zeal808 Год назад

Perfect. Thank you Mac

@cooldudes6025 Год назад

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

@ronaldinho4eva1 Год назад

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

@macaroon147 Год назад

This was such a great interview.

@jackdonaldson7761 Год назад

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

@andielvs Год назад

thanks for the authenticity, i lov u mac

@Omaga297 Год назад

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

@ts4gv Год назад

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

@daymansbj6676 Год назад

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

@evedotcom Год назад

“I love music. Music is cool” lol agree. Love you mac

@karlmarx7397 Год назад

I love Mac so much

@bobcekaymusic Год назад

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

@lilfuego6613 Год назад

5:40 couldn’t have said it better Mr.Demarco 🍻

@TheBlackjackal04 Год назад

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

@singfortheday0 Год назад

Mac is amazing. Great interview, thank you.

@Randscorporation Год назад

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 Год назад

And fooled by Love

@00wenn Год назад

I like 20190801

@threeinitiates8260 Год назад

He is so genuine

@offgridRC Год назад

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

@belenpiscicelli1689 11 месяцев назад

a unique artist. its beautiful

@melina7725 Год назад

love his music sooooo much:)

@kikiandgigi9585 Год назад

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

@cheekofnut Год назад

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

@howischris_ Год назад

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.