I don't know about ya'll but iLL Gates is one of the producers out there who goes beyond his call. In my opinion he reminds me of a mystical music guru who promotes nothing but the pure creation of the music in your head. This video is one of the best things I have ever watched and his words are straight up wisdom. Hope it brings you as much inspiration as it did for me
I agree that dudes mad cool. Ive been able to converse with him and he just loves helping and spreading knowledge.
Re: iLL Gates is a Genius!!!
Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2012 1:39 am
by e-motion
Yeah, very important lessons in that video.
Re: iLL Gates is a Genius!!!
Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2012 1:40 am
by arktrix45hz
10 minutes in, this pretty good to be fair.
Re: iLL Gates is a Genius!!!
Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2012 1:42 am
by Sine69
I really needed to hear a lot of that. I've been too focused on the technical aspect of producing lately, and not focusing on the musical side of it.
Re: iLL Gates is a Genius!!!
Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2012 2:33 am
by legend4ry
Good watch, can't take a white man with dreads seriously though.
Re: iLL Gates is a Genius!!!
Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2012 2:38 am
by Hircine
legend4ry wrote:Good watch, can't take a white man with dreads seriously though.
You brits care too much about skin colours, there's no such thing as "black culture" or "white man with dreads" man!
Re: iLL Gates is a Genius!!!
Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2012 2:46 am
by nowaysj
Hircine wrote:
legend4ry wrote:Good watch, can't take a white man with dreads seriously though.
You brits care too much about skin colours, there's no such thing as "black culture" or "white man with dreads" man!
The hat on the other hand...
Re: iLL Gates is a Genius!!!
Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2012 2:52 am
by arktrix45hz
nowaysj wrote:
Hircine wrote:
legend4ry wrote:Good watch, can't take a white man with dreads seriously though.
You brits care too much about skin colours, there's no such thing as "black culture" or "white man with dreads" man!
The hat on the other hand...
Not gunna lie, was expecting some comedy styled HEEE's and HOOO's ala Michael Jackson.
Re: iLL Gates is a Genius!!!
Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2012 3:16 am
by tavravlavish
ill gates, com truise what's up with all these famous peoples names being switched around. I think it's annoying. I know a little off topic plus moaning.. sorry
Re: iLL Gates is a Genius!!!
Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2012 3:47 am
by e-motion
Too bad his method doesn't work for me (get up in the morning, make a track in a day). I'm MUCH more inspired at night.
Re: iLL Gates is a Genius!!!
Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2012 3:50 am
by Sharmaji
dylan is the man no doubt.
Re: iLL Gates is a Genius!!!
Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2012 4:04 am
by sketchyderek
Went to one of his Ableton things years back, just when I was starting to think about starting producing. Really wish he would come back to my town, because I know there's a lot that went over my head.
Re: iLL Gates is a Genius!!!
Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2012 4:07 am
by Insahn
I signed up for his workshop videos, haven't watched them yet, but the guy is a wealth of knowledge and a really cool person to boot. Support him!
Re: iLL Gates is a Genius!!!
Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2012 4:13 am
by nowaysj
e-motion wrote:Too bad his method doesn't work for me (get up in the morning, make a track in a day). I'm MUCH more inspired at night.
There is a lot that he professes that doesn't work for me. But there is a lot that does. What is important is that you engage in art making, the whole lifestyle of it and find what works for you. We are all motivated by different things/biochemicals/experiences/abilities/disabilities whatever, and all of us can make killer music if we engage.
The nightime is the time for me too. Little demons and fairies come out at night bro. Everyone is dreaming around you and human consciousness is in flux. That is when I experience leftbrain death. Also when my neighbors cannot deal with really sloppy nwj beats at 100db. Don't know what to do...
Morning is when I get a lot of bs work done though, when my leftbrain is just ready to munch data and tasks.
neways, whatever works. Cheers for posting, was a good listen.
Re: iLL Gates is a Genius!!!
Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2012 4:38 am
by cmgoodman1226
Fair play to him. He sounds like a really cool guy. But I honestly just can't get into his stuff. A lot of my friends love his music, but I just don't like it. To each their own though and all that jazz.
Re: iLL Gates is a Genius!!!
Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2012 4:43 am
by LilWUB
This is awesome! Couldn't wait for it to be over so I could get back to writing my song!
Re: iLL Gates is a Genius!!!
Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2012 7:18 am
by Toolman4
I've purchased his book and it's too dope. Totally recommend buying it.