How about another one? And another personal one.

The polyrhythms in the first seven minutes of this or so are sort of on another level. About a year ago, I was able to do the main synth's ping-ponging two notes for the two main polyrhythm patterns (sidenote)* with my right hand, while carrying on the driving kick drum and snare with my right foot and left hand (this is usually simple, but the polyrhythm in the right hand between the two notes makes it SOOOOooo hard), and I was working on integrating my left foot on the hi-hat pedal, but I have since lost the ability, for now. Obviously deadmau5 isn't performing this, it's modulated on his ridiculous Eurorack analog synths, probably. Or Serum, or Massive software synths, within a DAW, whatever.

I chase the dream of doing all the main synthwork and drums on this at the same time but I'd have to integrate my remaining right-hand fingers to modulate the effects on the right-hand synth and at that point... well, I just don't have the time. Sucks. Like I can see the path but I can't achieve it too easily. Would rather practice more generally, and write.

If we ever meet or talk I will tell you about when deadmau5 hooked up with my roommate. I know, I know. But it was around the time complications 1 came out and he wasn't chasing fame so much as just making deep electro-house tech music and playing some clubs. Well, maybe he was chasing fame. I dunno.

*the second polyrhythm, chronologically, beginning exactly @8:00 is much easier, actually, because it syncs quicker with the driving 4/4 time signature)