I wish Cobain could have given himself a little more time, kicked heroin, and learned to think of himself the way Trent has. I can't imagine if Trent had followed along with Kurt.
@Mintcult He wasnt murdered, it is 100% a conspiracy and it has always been, there is plenty of investigation on the subject after 28 years but it was ruled correctly from the get go. If anything, Courtney Love (who i know is who are you thinking about) saved him as he already attempted suicide a month or so before he died (while touring on Rome) and she was the one that found him and called the emergency services. And no, is not like 'she tried to kill him and failed', even Grohl knew and said she saved him that time. The statistics show that the huge majority suicides that came to fruition are second or third attempts. The reality is that he was addicted because he had health issues, not only because he was depressed. There wasnt an alternative back them for his stomach problems (and he didnt help himself either) and that on top of his depression proved to much to bear. He was literally living in constant physical and mental pain. It was a complicated and sad situation. Every person that committed suicide deserved more time in earth (i guess except for people like Hitler). This shows how little you know about Kurt Cobain by the way.
Im watching this for the first time ever and i need to write it: this interviewer was very good, he was respectful, insightful, eloquent and whether or not he was a fan of NIN he was very knowledgeable of Trent.
Trent is a musical genius, there is nothing else like what he does. I've been blown away by his stuff ever since I first heard the "Closer To God" remix over the opening credits to "Se7en".
Whaaaat? I didn't know he did that one, too. Wild. I really like NIN and Trent Reznor, the more I listen and the more interviews I hear. Edit: I just listened to the credits; I see now-it was a remix! Very cool.
@@desertforest2221 yes the remix was actually released as a single with a couple of other remixes and one song not on anything else (memorabilia). Single was 'closer to god'
He did a fantastic soundtrack for computer game Quake in 1995, it introduced me to the dark ambient genre, I feel his anger, pain and torment at times in his music and sounds.
How can you not respect this guy? Like his music or not he is just a damn good human being, not only could music use more like him the world could use more like him!
What an insightful natural and easy interview to watch. Trent has come such a long way as an artist and a human being. It thrills me as a long time fan to be able to see Trent smile with enthusiasm for his future and be able to look back on his accomplishments with honesty and perspective. The best interview I have ever seen with Mr. Reznor. Great interviewer too!
@SuperRedeyedtreefrog I disagree. He's just growing up. If you listen to the music you'll see there's absolutely no selling out going on. He's just mature. Selling Out would be him writing "The Downward Spiral II: Even Downwarder"
I forgot how awesome this interview is. I dont really watch Talk Shows, but I've seen many Hosts with Trent. I think Tavis nailed this and I think Trent was right with him too. Mainly because I think that Trent felt safe. He needs that more than ever... even today! I love his new album... I can sense his happiness in the lyrics :)
Tavis Smiley interviewing Trent Reznor? Never would have imagined. Guess that's what sets him apart from other interviewers out there today. He's certainly my favorite. On another note, Trent sure does look good for 2010. Dare I say, even better than another certain notorious rock musician.
hearing pure honesty like this regardless of its topic is just fucking incredible. The interviewer is amazing as well. When he starts talking about himself in the beginning of NIN....!! that was some pure thought
Glad he got married and has kids now. I think he has excellled. I've been listening to nine inch nails since I was 10 years old. There will always be something about that first album.
I always loved Nine Inch Nails even when I was a Punk Rock/Hardcore Punk/Post Hardcore kid growing up and being into NIN was not the coolest thing on that scene even growing up in the suburbs of Denver,Colorado(where Industrial music was HUUUGEE in the 90's) but I always found his music to be incredibly intense but also with interesting,dense textures and even though hardly anyone liked it The Fragile is a Fucking Masterpiece and anybody who still doesn't realize that needs to extract their head from their ass!!!
What a great interview by a great artist. Trent is an amazing musician and a great role model for any musician regardless of genre. He deserves all the success he gets.. and then some.
Trent is and always will be the best! He is a survivor and and genius! His music reached inside my soul as a young child and comforted my wounds. He knew what I was living long before I live it. God Bless you Trent for being you!
Good interview. I wish more were like this - interveiwer being well informed and showing an interest, interveiwee giving thought out, intelligent answers.
this is an awesome inter video, the interviewer has great questions and gives Trent reznor space enough to elaborate on his questions without interrupting!!!!
Excellent interview, thank you for posting this. Reznor seemed mostly relaxed in this interview, which is rare. Tavist Smiley was an amazing interviewer. I really miss his show.
This guy is one of the best interviewers that I have ever seen and listened to. He asks questions I actually care about. Not meaningless questions just to fill an interview, but questions that actually attempt to dive in to the psyche of the interviewer. I mean...it probably helps that Reznor is such an awesome person.
I... actually had no idea Trent did the score for The Social Network. And now I need to see that movie. I really enjoyed his work in the first Resident Evil movie and have loved his work in NIN and HTDA overall. I look forward to seeing what he's up to in the future.
Jeeeeesus, I remember watching this movie and thinking, yeah cool script but mainly "That music...goooood , it is so familiar...why is it so familiar?" Then I saw Trent's name and...yeah...
He was going to do the Music For DooM 3 , I never forget that. Because at that time I was a huge DooM fan and also Trent Reznor Fan. To me this was going to be a great get together. , Two worlds I loved at the time coming together. Also DooM 3 was a game that burned out a lot of PC's at that time. However Trent backed out, and my heart fail out. I am glad to see that he stuck to this one. :) Thanks Trent for inspiring me over the years. Helping me get passed my own fears also, God bless.
It's part of the package deal of being a creative person. They pour their heart and soul into their works, and it's very risky b/c they don't know if the public's gonna be interested. They feel naked when they put their work out to the masses and that in turn makes them vulnerable. So it's no wonder many fall prey to drugs and alcohol due to the pressure they put on themselves and by the fans and label companies.
Ladies & gentlemen, it seems Mr. Reznor has conquered the limitations of being on the intelligent side of the Dunning-Kruger Effect. The Dunning-Kruger Effect in a nutshell: "The Dunning-Kruger effect is a cognitive bias in which unskilled individuals suffer from illusory superiority, mistakenly rating their ability much higher than average. Actual competence may weaken self-confidence, as competent individuals may falsely assume that others have an equivalent understanding." Props, Trent!
I always looked at NIN with prejudice. Even when I saw their Woodstock performance and liked it, it was a liking based on said prejudice. But over the years as Trent has evolved I have grown to admire the man as an intelligent songwriter. It's always nice to see musicians branching out. It doesn't matter if you don't like the changes musical artists undergo (for example, don't like Green Day's new music, but I'm proud of them), a changing artist is an evolving artist.
@evonallen also don't forget the standard but always effective long pause between words while making that smacking sound when you open your mouth again.
I saw tavis' interview of prince and now this. Two of my favorite musical artists. I think it would have been dope if prince would have been down to collaborate with trent. I think it could have been possible from two open minded dudes.
some people just have trouble adjusting to new things, and i think that's where most of the complaints come from. however, saying "he's just evolving" doesn't really settle the issue of quality, creativity and artistry. most artists draw from their struggles, pain and yearnings, and that's what trent did for most of his career. i'm happy for him as a person, but now he has everything he wants and no clay to mold. his music has in fact lost something. i hope his wells aren't dry for good.
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If you're a NIN fan, you must be imagining a weird piano sequence playing in the background as Trent speaks.
Hahah pretty much
I wish Cobain could have given himself a little more time, kicked heroin, and learned to think of himself the way Trent has. I can't imagine if Trent had followed along with Kurt.
Kurt didn't have a choice his death was a staged murder.
YES, YES, YES - miss him every day...
@Mintcult He wasnt murdered, it is 100% a conspiracy and it has always been, there is plenty of investigation on the subject after 28 years but it was ruled correctly from the get go. If anything, Courtney Love (who i know is who are you thinking about) saved him as he already attempted suicide a month or so before he died (while touring on Rome) and she was the one that found him and called the emergency services. And no, is not like 'she tried to kill him and failed', even Grohl knew and said she saved him that time. The statistics show that the huge majority suicides that came to fruition are second or third attempts.
The reality is that he was addicted because he had health issues, not only because he was depressed. There wasnt an alternative back them for his stomach problems (and he didnt help himself either) and that on top of his depression proved to much to bear. He was literally living in constant physical and mental pain.
It was a complicated and sad situation.
Every person that committed suicide deserved more time in earth (i guess except for people like Hitler).
This shows how little you know about Kurt Cobain by the way.
I think Cobain had a lot of real physical pain that drove him to the edge mentally
love seeing him like this. finally happy and comfortable and just being himself. so glad he didn't end up self destructing like so often happens.
The dude is an inspiration. Spiritually, creatively, emotionally. We need more people like him.
Absolutely
Fast forward 10 years and he’s on top of the film music game 🤯
Im watching this for the first time ever and i need to write it: this interviewer was very good, he was respectful, insightful, eloquent and whether or not he was a fan of NIN he was very knowledgeable of Trent.
Trent is a musical genius, there is nothing else like what he does. I've been blown away by his stuff ever since I first heard the "Closer To God" remix over the opening credits to "Se7en".
Whaaaat? I didn't know he did that one, too. Wild. I really like NIN and Trent Reznor, the more I listen and the more interviews I hear. Edit: I just listened to the credits; I see now-it was a remix! Very cool.
Absolutely
@@desertforest2221 yes the remix was actually released as a single with a couple of other remixes and one song not on anything else (memorabilia). Single was 'closer to god'
He did a fantastic soundtrack for computer game Quake in 1995, it introduced me to the dark ambient genre, I feel his anger, pain and torment at times in his music and sounds.
What a great interviewer.
I wish I appreciated Trent's music when I was younger, but it's never too late. He's a major inspiration for my own music.
i love and respect this gentleman so much.
How can you not respect this guy? Like his music or not he is just a damn good human being, not only could music use more like him the world could use more like him!
We should clone him.
He has that ASMR kinda voice. How lovely❤️
What an insightful natural and easy interview to watch. Trent has come such a long way as an artist and a human being. It thrills me as a long time fan to be able to see Trent smile with enthusiasm for his future and be able to look back on his accomplishments with honesty and perspective. The best interview I have ever seen with Mr. Reznor. Great interviewer too!
A-FUCKING-MEN, man. Trent likely saved my life with his work about 13 years ago. He can do whatever the fuck he wants now as far as I'm concerned.
Tavis Smiley always does great interviews. Very insightful Q&A, great viewing.
Chockingly humble man, considering the extent to which he has brought industrial music forth in this world of commercial bullshit.
Trent is a genius! He is so inspiring!
@SuperRedeyedtreefrog I disagree. He's just growing up. If you listen to the music you'll see there's absolutely no selling out going on. He's just mature. Selling Out would be him writing "The Downward Spiral II: Even Downwarder"
Downward Spiral II: Spiralin Boogaloo!
🍎. Js. 😉😜👋✌
I forgot how awesome this interview is. I dont really watch Talk Shows, but I've seen many Hosts with Trent. I think Tavis nailed this and I think Trent was right with him too. Mainly because I think that Trent felt safe. He needs that more than ever... even today! I love his new album... I can sense his happiness in the lyrics :)
Tavis Smiley interviewing Trent Reznor? Never would have imagined. Guess that's what sets him apart from other interviewers out there today. He's certainly my favorite. On another note, Trent sure does look good for 2010. Dare I say, even better than another certain notorious rock musician.
This is a good interview as well - the interview doesn't just ask the same old questions everyone else does.
So awesome. Trent is a genuine person in this interview.. an Artist.. truly.
great questions, great interview. love you trent!
hearing pure honesty like this regardless of its topic is just fucking incredible. The interviewer is amazing as well. When he starts talking about himself in the beginning of NIN....!! that was some pure thought
He's fantastic; so honest and cool.
Glad he got married and has kids now. I think he has excellled. I've been listening to nine inch nails since I was 10 years old. There will always be something about that first album.
I always loved Nine Inch Nails even when I was a Punk Rock/Hardcore Punk/Post Hardcore kid growing up and being into NIN was not the coolest thing on that scene even growing up in the suburbs of Denver,Colorado(where Industrial music was HUUUGEE in the 90's) but I always found his music to be incredibly intense but also with interesting,dense textures and even though hardly anyone liked it The Fragile is a Fucking Masterpiece and anybody who still doesn't realize that needs to extract their head from their ass!!!
Poser
What a great interview by a great artist. Trent is an amazing musician and a great role model for any musician regardless of genre. He deserves all the success he gets.. and then some.
Great interview. The interviewer is so good and Trent is such a great, articulate and open subject.
Trent is always the best in interviews. Clear and concise.
I come back to this video often 💪❤️😎
great interview. Great questions, great responses. What every interview should be.
I love this interview. It is very empowering. Thanks for sharing it.
Great interview. I love the questions that were asked.
Loved his work on Soul. UA-cam recommendations never let me down.
Trent's vocabulary is astounding.
Trent is and always will be the best! He is a survivor and and genius! His music reached inside my soul as a young child and comforted my wounds. He knew what I was living long before I live it. God Bless you Trent for being you!
this is like the third time in 2 years i've come back to this video thinking i'd never seen it before, de ja fucking vu
Good interview. I wish more were like this - interveiwer being well informed and showing an interest, interveiwee giving thought out, intelligent answers.
This is a great interview of a great man.
Wow. Great interview (on both ends)!
this is an awesome inter video, the interviewer has great questions and gives Trent reznor space enough to elaborate on his questions without interrupting!!!!
That man has seen, done, and felt more in his life than you ever will. Particularly with your attitude.
I've been a NIN fan for decades. Trent has inspired me to get sober.
WOW!! It is not often when I hear an intelligent interviewer.
Great clip!
what a great interviewer, great questions, it seems that he actually does care
great interview
his voice, even when only talking, is truly awesome. possibly, only the true nin fan will know what i mean.
Listening to this interview while playing Even Deeper-NIN in the background= pure gold
Excellent interview, thank you for posting this. Reznor seemed mostly relaxed in this interview, which is rare.
Tavist Smiley was an amazing interviewer. I really miss his show.
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How to Destroy Angels is a testament to how far Trent has come with production.
thanks for uploading this! hes the greatest!!!
right on trent you are the man
The first Quake game, actually. Brilliant soundtrack.
what a great interviewer!!
Such an excellent opening for a great movie.
Thank you so much for uploading this. Very inspirational.
Very good interviewer.
This guy is one of the best interviewers that I have ever seen and listened to. He asks questions I actually care about. Not meaningless questions just to fill an interview, but questions that actually attempt to dive in to the psyche of the interviewer. I mean...it probably helps that Reznor is such an awesome person.
This man shows our true strengths, go bull brother!!!
I... actually had no idea Trent did the score for The Social Network. And now I need to see that movie. I really enjoyed his work in the first Resident Evil movie and have loved his work in NIN and HTDA overall. I look forward to seeing what he's up to in the future.
Trent is genius~period!
i love me some nin always
Trent is my favorite person ever.
my biggest musical inspiration
This has been inspiring
the only man i would bow to on earth. he truly is a genius
smart and fun interview
smartest thing i have ever heard on youtube props
Jeeeeesus, I remember watching this movie and thinking, yeah cool script but mainly "That music...goooood , it is so familiar...why is it so familiar?" Then I saw Trent's name and...yeah...
He's all smiles in this interview lol
Trent’s Best Interview 🫡
He was going to do the Music For DooM 3 , I never forget that. Because at that time I was a huge DooM fan and also Trent Reznor Fan. To me this was going to be a great get together. , Two worlds I loved at the time coming together. Also DooM 3 was a game that burned out a lot of PC's at that time. However Trent backed out, and my heart fail out. I am glad to see that he stuck to this one. :)
Thanks Trent for inspiring me over the years. Helping me get passed my own fears also, God bless.
How can brilliant people, creative human beings such as this man, feel not good enough and doubt his amazing self?
It's part of the package deal of being a creative person. They pour their heart and soul into their works, and it's very risky b/c they don't know if the public's gonna be interested. They feel naked when they put their work out to the masses and that in turn makes them vulnerable. So it's no wonder many fall prey to drugs and alcohol due to the pressure they put on themselves and by the fans and label companies.
What a beast
5:08 to 5:28 is absolutely ace. Very sound advice i wish i could apply it more to my creative endeavors.
exactly!
True what you said
Maybe he will have it one day if we all just keep telling him how awesome he is.
Trent Reznor is is the best period......
Tavis:Glad to have you on the show Trent.
Trent:FISTFUcccccccccccckkkkkkkkkkkkk.
@GuyInLove7 - I could not agree more! Well said both by yourself and Trent
Ladies & gentlemen, it seems Mr. Reznor has conquered the limitations of being on the intelligent side of the Dunning-Kruger Effect. The Dunning-Kruger Effect in a nutshell:
"The Dunning-Kruger effect is a cognitive bias in which unskilled individuals suffer from illusory superiority, mistakenly rating their ability much higher than average.
Actual competence may weaken self-confidence, as competent individuals may falsely assume that others have an equivalent understanding."
Props, Trent!
the only man i would bow to on earth. he truly is a genius. daft punk and trent own the film scores.
Sometimes we are made as our own worst enemy... just the way it is
and the quake soundtrack as well
I always looked at NIN with prejudice. Even when I saw their Woodstock performance and liked it, it was a liking based on said prejudice. But over the years as Trent has evolved I have grown to admire the man as an intelligent songwriter.
It's always nice to see musicians branching out. It doesn't matter if you don't like the changes musical artists undergo (for example, don't like Green Day's new music, but I'm proud of them), a changing artist is an evolving artist.
well to be honest, much of the film is what it is thanks to the original score. Congrats Trent, you earned it :)
I saw on nin.com that this was scheduled and recorded the wrong time slot >:/
Thank you so much!!!
Yea Tavis is a great TV show interviewer. You know who else, was Henry Rollins actually. Rollins really nailed it with that interview show he had.
@evonallen also don't forget the standard but always effective long pause between words while making that smacking sound when you open your mouth again.
This man is too serious...Respect Mr. Reznor
This interviewer is great
And Quake. . . one of the establishing FPS games.
I saw tavis' interview of prince and now this. Two of my favorite musical artists. I think it would have been dope if prince would have been down to collaborate with trent. I think it could have been possible from two open minded dudes.
And a few others too
hopefully :)
What show is this and are this guy's interviews always this good?
some people just have trouble adjusting to new things, and i think that's where most of the complaints come from. however, saying "he's just evolving" doesn't really settle the issue of quality, creativity and artistry. most artists draw from their struggles, pain and yearnings, and that's what trent did for most of his career. i'm happy for him as a person, but now he has everything he wants and no clay to mold. his music has in fact lost something. i hope his wells aren't dry for good.