Haha I was part of the crowd carrying Mac from his set to Pond's, it took like ten minutes so he was probably a little worse for wear by the end of it, poor guy. I was also at the barrier for Father John Misty's set and it was fucking brilliant - probably my favourite performance I've seen to date ! The guy is a genius
" Spritely BPM's " 😂 Glad to see that FJM has eased off how much speed his was taking earlier in his career. Seems like he has mellowed out a little bit
Im so confused, is the album they are talking about Pure Comedy? Was this interview from 2016? Or does Father John Misty have plans for a new album coming out already?
Hillsdale That's what I was wondering. But he said the new album has 10 tracks; 'Pure Comedy' has 13. Also he said he produced it himself, not with Jonathan Wilson, but 'Pure Comedy' was. So, I'm assuming its a new album.
LP4 (Pure Comedy was LP3) is almost finished and will be released in 2018. Pretty amazing considering that most artists take 3-4 years per album cycle. Tillman works harder...
Father John Misty, why did Fleet Foxes have to go on without you? Didn’t he write some of the songs? Idk. He added to the band. Robin’s voice was and is amazing, they just needed more masterpieces like “Mykonos.” Seriously. I know it may sound like a typical criticism. It is. But, Fleet Foxes should have been the next thing to go really big. They just needed less songs appealing to the hippies around campfires and more heart tearing songs like “Mykonos.” Father John Misty is fun to watch and his lyrics are wisely comical and intelligent. But, it happens too much. Great bands ending. The Cardinals, The original Fleet Foxes, Jonathan Singleton and The Grove, Michael King & The Grounders. :) Ryan is is getting those wise and heart humbled tunes out now. And what happened to Rufus Wainwright? C’mon, Rufus.
I loved Honeybear, hated this last record. Hope the new one is good. And as much as I enjoy FJM's music, Ryan Adams is certainly right about his pretentiousness but again, that pretentiousness can be somehow endearing (like on Honeybear).
Hearsticles Stop calling music “pretentious”. There is no such thing. ALL art involves some form of ego, or “pretension”. If you wanna call jazz or fusion pretentious, I would understand that because it’s just guys taking turns soloing over each other. Pretension implies arrogance in that the artist is trying show how “clever or sophisticated” they are. Writing pop songs and philosophical lyrics does not mean you are trying to show the world how “clever” you are. There is absolutely nothing wrong with writing philosophical or political lyrics. The greatest lyricists of all time: Bob Dylan, Neil Young, John Lennon ... all wrote philosophically and politically. The people that call someone like Father John Misty “pretentious”, are the same people that say Kanye West is a genius, and give his albums perfect scores in their reviews. So, someone who literally says “I am a genius, I am a God”, and who constantly talks about how brilliant he is ... is not pretentious... But writing a well thought out lyric, the way FJM does - *is* pretentious? That’s absolutely ridiculous. This generation just likes to say the word “pretentious” because they think that makes them sound intelligent-which actually is the very definition of pretension. Music is either good or bad. You either like it, or don’t like it. Saying that you don’t like music because it is “too pretentious”, is ridiculous - AND pretentious, in and of itself.
T. Just checked. Apparently he did. That wasnt actually a hommage to Ryan but it was criticism and it was done to kind of mock Ryan. He also called Ryan's cover album a grotesque stunt. It explains Ryan's twitter rant. I doubt Ryan would attack him for no reason. Whatever it is though I dont even care all that much. Just make good music.
jeebs3000 I think this is the only interview I've seen where Josh actually likes the person interviewing him. Normally he's super sarcastic and not really answering any questions
This is seriously thee worst interviewer I have ever seen. Like absolutely terrible. Didn’t vibe with him, didn’t catch the jokes, asked straight up bad questions and just provided nothing. She is truly awful. I honestly can’t even continue going on watching anymore videos I am so upset at how she completely ruined this interview. I would never campaign for someone to be fired but SOMEONE EXPLAIN TO HER HOW WOMAN WORK.
I'm glad he's self aware of his pretentiousness - fjm's one of the few guys whose pretentiousness suits him well
In other words, hes proud to be a dick.
Just because he's self aware doesn't mean he's alright.
the only thing more pretentious than father john misty is throwing a fit about how pretentious father john misty is
That makes no sense, as i look down at you pretentiously
* the tallest man on earth throwing a fit about how pretentious father john misty is
how can ppl hate this guy really
quite easy, really. from his shoes to the bullshit look at me image.
Slippers?
@@anthonyd2923 It's a character.
@@anthonyd2923 you hate him because you want to fuck him but you will never reconcile how deep that is buried
Bc he’s a pretentious tool
6:26 He talks about Ryan Adams
Kenneth Armstrong thank you :)
Ryan world beat his ass
Thanks, saved me 6 minutes
He was being nice for once, I didn't expect that
Father John Misty - Pure Tragedy (2018) COMING SOON
Cameron W You were kinda right...
Great interviewer, this was a funny and interesting watch!
“when you really like something it should override your rational mind” 👏🏼
Mac then Pond...the band has good taste!
yas. all my favoritesss
they're both annoying after an hour lol
Haha I was part of the crowd carrying Mac from his set to Pond's, it took like ten minutes so he was probably a little worse for wear by the end of it, poor guy. I was also at the barrier for Father John Misty's set and it was fucking brilliant - probably my favourite performance I've seen to date ! The guy is a genius
Hope you're okay too
Is he though? Hmmm
Love the charm and wit of the interviewer
God I love him....
U had me at bass synth
love those gucci slips, man
What a man
" Spritely BPM's " 😂 Glad to see that FJM has eased off how much speed his was taking earlier in his career. Seems like he has mellowed out a little bit
I love those shoes, my mother used to wear those.
Quick and bright interviewer for once
those slippers holy jesus
Salvatore ;)
Pure Comedy was a fucking great record.
4 years later and you're still 100% correct
I’d love to see what FJM’s thoughts are on Ryan Adams as of 2019...
Love his bit about crowd surfing!
A sweetheart
bass synth :0
Lmao he said the next record's not gonna be pretentious
love you and your GUCCI slipper too !
already done with new album????
Josh, DX7 ?
He is a sweet Guyana
"We better get grandpa back on stage" hahah
Im so confused, is the album they are talking about Pure Comedy? Was this interview from 2016? Or does Father John Misty have plans for a new album coming out already?
Hillsdale That's what I was wondering. But he said the new album has 10 tracks; 'Pure Comedy' has 13. Also he said he produced it himself, not with Jonathan Wilson, but 'Pure Comedy' was. So, I'm assuming its a new album.
yes, they're talking about a new one.
LP4 (Pure Comedy was LP3) is almost finished and will be released in 2018. Pretty amazing considering that most artists take 3-4 years per album cycle. Tillman works harder...
New album. Not too surprising cause he has previously stated Pure Comedy was done years ago.
tbh i think he’s joking and being sarcastic, he just released pure comedy so there’s no real new album until like a couple years.
Father John Misty, why did Fleet Foxes have to go on without you? Didn’t he write some of the songs? Idk. He added to the band. Robin’s voice was and is amazing, they just needed more masterpieces like “Mykonos.” Seriously. I know it may sound like a typical criticism. It is. But, Fleet Foxes should have been the next thing to go really big. They just needed less songs appealing to the hippies around campfires and more heart tearing songs like “Mykonos.” Father John Misty is fun to watch and his lyrics are wisely comical and intelligent. But, it happens too much. Great bands ending. The Cardinals, The original Fleet Foxes, Jonathan Singleton and The Grove, Michael King & The Grounders. :) Ryan is is getting those wise and heart humbled tunes out now. And what happened to Rufus Wainwright? C’mon, Rufus.
anyone here in 2024...
Really
its actually a scuff. horsebit
i misspoke
The Red Head is SMOKING HOT!
Funny guy. The conspiracy theory question raised my ears.. overall good interview thanks NME.
Josh Tillman is amazing 💗
Great questions. Kidding
MHm i like what i see. Anybody know Ms. Thicknesses Insta?
How obnoxious is that intro, not good with headphones
Only pretentious people use the word 'pretentious.'
Wait..
great interview, but the intro/outro is disgusting
Can we all agree that after James Dean, he's the coolest guy that earth has ever had?
rasjeff1 No
TrainInVain No???!!! Well, the thing is you need to be cool to recognize cool...that means mate, YOU AIN'T COOL.
Highlighted reply
rasjeff1 Hmm, sure thing mate. You're on your own.
TrainInVain Can't you just take the joke? You are pretty boring, and this one is serious. Take the piss once in a while.
rasjeff1 Move on with your day dear, you're getting all worked up.
*ensconced
I loved Honeybear, hated this last record. Hope the new one is good. And as much as I enjoy FJM's music, Ryan Adams is certainly right about his pretentiousness but again, that pretentiousness can be somehow endearing (like on Honeybear).
Hearsticles I think he kinda basks in his pretentiousness. Its kinda what I like abour him.
Hearsticles Stop calling music “pretentious”. There is no such thing. ALL art involves some form of ego, or “pretension”. If you wanna call jazz or fusion pretentious, I would understand that because it’s just guys taking turns soloing over each other.
Pretension implies arrogance in that the artist is trying show how “clever or sophisticated” they are. Writing pop songs and philosophical lyrics does not mean you are trying to show the world how “clever” you are. There is absolutely nothing wrong with writing philosophical or political lyrics. The greatest lyricists of all time: Bob Dylan, Neil Young, John Lennon ... all wrote philosophically and politically.
The people that call someone like Father John Misty “pretentious”, are the same people that say Kanye West is a genius, and give his albums perfect scores in their reviews. So, someone who literally says “I am a genius, I am a God”, and who constantly talks about how brilliant he is ... is not pretentious... But writing a well thought out lyric, the way FJM does - *is* pretentious? That’s absolutely ridiculous. This generation just likes to say the word “pretentious” because they think that makes them sound intelligent-which actually is the very definition of pretension.
Music is either good or bad. You either like it, or don’t like it. Saying that you don’t like music because it is “too pretentious”, is ridiculous - AND pretentious, in and of itself.
"Kendrick Lemar", do you even proofread?
Two hot guys.
I think both Josh & Ryan are good performers but this feud was their Gaga v Madonna moment
David Lance it was not a feud - just a one-sided twitter rant. Josh has not said anything negative about Ryan
T. Not sure but I think Josh bashed Ryan and his cover album.
No, he didn't bash him. He actually liked the idea so much that he covered a few of the RA-Taylor Swift covers.
T. Just checked. Apparently he did. That wasnt actually a hommage to Ryan but it was criticism and it was done to kind of mock Ryan. He also called Ryan's cover album a grotesque stunt. It explains Ryan's twitter rant. I doubt Ryan would attack him for no reason. Whatever it is though I dont even care all that much. Just make good music.
No real man would wear them shoes.
Josh Tillman is great. The interviewer should not do interviews.
why? she is great. she has an upbeat, positive vibe. seems to make the interviewee comfortable. what's your problem, dude?
jeebs3000 I think this is the only interview I've seen where Josh actually likes the person interviewing him. Normally he's super sarcastic and not really answering any questions
This is seriously thee worst interviewer I have ever seen. Like absolutely terrible. Didn’t vibe with him, didn’t catch the jokes, asked straight up bad questions and just provided nothing. She is truly awful. I honestly can’t even continue going on watching anymore videos I am so upset at how she completely ruined this interview. I would never campaign for someone to be fired but SOMEONE EXPLAIN TO HER HOW WOMAN WORK.
Everything about him says Pretention
This guys 15 minutes have to be up by now.
bellend
This guy is nothing in comparison to Ryan