From Mr. Brightside to Wonderful Wonderful, the duality of Brandon Flowers
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- Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
- Brandon Flowers, of The Killers, sits down to talk about the real story behind Mr. Brightside and what happens when a song doesn't belong to you anymore.
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If I could pick any frontman to study it'd be Brandon Flowers. He's an extremely layered, conflicted, unsure individual. He seems to never think he's done good enough and never satisfied when he's done extremely well. He never quits and his ambition is incredible. He wants to continue upward and hasn't fallen victim to drugs or alcohol. He's a spiritual man which is rare in rock and roll and is committed to his family. But yet there's something beneath the surface that's always questioning.... But yeah anyway good interview haha
I couldn't have said better. You somehow described him perfectly!
Awhile ago I was asked who I would love to interview if I could interview anyone... I'd choose Brandon Flowers.
My sister asked why him... I roughly said what you wrote so eloquently. Thank you for this beautiful summary. :)
dawg, you know he was an alcoholic
Nathanael Stewart he overcame it though, thus not falling victim
Nathanael Stewart i though mormons can't drink
If you want to test your abilities as an interviewer, interview Brandon Flowers. He’s got a lot to say but it takes a lot to get it out of him.
XD
I think a car battery and some alligator clips will be good enough
You don't have to be a jerk to be manly. You can be soft spoken, generous and humble and still be super masculine
I fell in love with him. So calm, humble... Seems a lovely person. Doesn´t seem like a celebrity...
Michelle Monge Velazq that's why i love him💜
Michelle Monge Velazq
Yes! I could be his friend! 😂
he’s so ugly
I love this interview. I'm not watching 'Brandon Flowers' from The Killers here. I'm watching Brandon as a person who just plays music for a living and has a family. It's very refreshing to watch this interview.
Yeah I feel the same way. He's totally down to 🌎 earth !
Xayide exactly
100%
@@DLeeDukeJr 😢
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Yeah so interesting that I fell asleep
he has such a soft and calm voice and his general aura is so soft and gentle
I appreciate him opening up about his insecurity and how he feels the need to have peoples approval. I can really relate.
Wow you can relate to being a famous rock band singer. What band are you in?
Such an intriguing and talented man. Oh, and very handsome.
He honestly looks rough lol
@@rher1636 nah he's a babe 😍
WHO'S THE MAN? BRANDON FLOWERS IS THE MAN
The amount of love and understanding he has for his wife is inspiring
I wonder when they'll get divorced?
this is crazy that this is the guy that rocks the stage with a shiny rhinestone suit
Best frontman of the last 20 years
His smile is amazing and this is a really good interview
And u r squirting all over
“…the country (USA), just to be completely honest, doesn’t change from president to president that much. The perception of the country changes a lot” -Brandon Flowers *PURE TRUTH*
You can tell that he cares, and it shows in his songs. There is a lot of heart in his music
Brandon seems to be such a warm, friendly guy with the loveliest smile and looks very boyish... and cute!
Nice interview, I wasn't expecting him to be such a laid back guy
You think he's laid back? I think he seems SO uncomfortable and defensive.
@@BLTKellys How is he being defensive?
Really like this interviewer, he did a great job! There is something "magical" about Brandon. He is authentically himself, a special edition, an original. All the stars he aspired to be, are taken, we don't need another Liam Gallagher etc... I feel, you can be inspired by other artists, but we need people like Brandon, who add a fresh twist to stars from the past, not direct copies. Also, his wife & kids seem so adorable, so glad he chose to put them first xx
Jian Ghomeshi was better
So much love for Brandon Flowers. I hope he never stops making music. ❤
This is honestly my favorite interview I´ve ever watched.
I´ve loved The Killers for so many years and I just grow to love them more an more
Why thank you so much! It was really nice to see Brandon open up to Tom. Thank you for watching!
Agreed
Not me. I feel about the same.
What a great interview and honestly a great interviewer. He was very respectful.
omg i want a man like this. cares about his family. this is the ultimate rockstar and i completely admire his values in life.
a man who’s always grabbing his crotch,,,EW
Brandon's the actual best. So kind, humble, and understanding.
What a great interview. I can never get tired of listening to Brandon's insights. He says he struggles with articulating his words but you would never know. I love the eloquent phrases he comes up with. And that smile, Brandon, it disarms me every time - after 12 years you still make my heart flutter with simple gestures!
Yeah he's so insightful. He knows everything. He should be president of the world.
Brandon is such a genuine and lovely person.
I love that he chose his family over the glamour of stardom. Gotta love that. Respect!!!
What an amazing interview!! Best I have ever seen. He allows Brandon to be Brandon!!
This is an underrated interview.. Brilliant
You're awesome! Thank you so much for watching!
What a great interview! I love how quite and reserved his speaking voice is here and they covered even those early years when he was struggling some substance abuse. I always love that you can tell how much he loves his wife and kids whenever he talks about them. I also could listen to him talk about music for hours and not get bored. Can't wait to them in February and see him on stage, hear his incredible singing voice and hopefully more that famous smile!
littlesocialjen so true
I love hearing Brandon say he struggled with being the people he used to put on his wall, because i looked over and saw him on my wall with Bowie and Floyd
You can tell he’s so grateful for the life he has , he has nothing to prove, he is amazing to be able to keep coming up with truly amazing songs , he really puts meaning into them & when he sings them wow
21:22 yesss READ MY MIND! Love that this is a very in-depth interview. Also why is Brandon such a sweet person I can't handle it
At every concert I've been to...Read my mind just gets me so excited! My fav
His voice is so soft, he’s so pure and adorable, PROTECT THIS MAN AR ALL COSTS
1:21 that’s hot
he is such a sweetheart:) Love him so much ♡
Excellent human being.
You have nothing to prove Brandon flowers! Love every single song you have ever done... loved you in Manchester on 14/11/17....particularly love the lyrics to RUT! And OUT OF MY MIND! You will always be mr bright Side! Love love love you 😍😘❤️🎹🎼🎤🤗
That was such a lovely interview. It might be the best interview with Brandon Flowers I've ever seen. Thank you.
As a normal citizen and getting up going to work and having to pick a song to drive to work to or to anything that you were about to do I think I struggle in my head as to how the music influences me in that moment and it influences me on how I make decisions. If that makes sense. So having someone like Brandon flowers make music and be who he is is very very comforting knowing that there is these higher class people who have the same morals as you. So Brandon flowers thank you for being that person. You have something that all those rockstars were missing and that’s love for your family. I think in the long run that outweighs all of them. It’s definitely an eternal Glory
What a fantastic interview. The interviewer brought his own mind and thoughts, with respect. And he really did a fantastic job guiding the interview, diving deeper, and allowing Brandon the room to open. Brandon's open heart is beautiful. I wish the best for him and his family.
What a brilliant interviewer! Respectful, well prepared, attentive. Great questions, which followed great answers!
Love his voice, so calm and soft ❤️
An absolutely beautiful Human being. Brandon Flowers is one of the very best of us. Amazing man, amazing band. The best music ❤
This is a GREAT interview. Brandon is amazing as always, but the interviewer is really good... asks good questions and is genuine.
He’s the man ❤️❤️❤️
Damn, I gotta say, this is one great interviewer. Good job, I enjoyed the entire thing!
Nominating Brandon Flowers as president 2020
Love Brandon. His albums are masterpieces, and his songs are deep. Not many singers have touched people's lives like his amazing voice has.
This is the best interview i've seen with Brandon Flowers. Really Great
Here for all the love for Brandon and this wonderful interviewer. Thanks for letting our guy be himself. 💕
Brilliant interview. It's great to see the contrast between Brandon on stage and this intriguing, more humble Brandon.
To whoever wrote the title of this video, you should have an interview with Brandon Flowers about non-duality, and ask him what that is. I would love that interview.
What a bloody good interview. If that guy hadnt seen them in concert before he certainly did his research and kept BF keen to talk. Best I've seen for a while 😊
Best frontman ever
HELLO BRANDON FROM KAZAKHSTAN. YOUR SONGS JUST AMAZING. I LOVE INDIE ROCK.
One of my favorite, if not the favorite singer in the world. I love The Killers and I love his solo albums ! Read My Mind is my favorite song as well :0
Dustland Fairytale is such an amazing song. I can't hear it enough.
Such a chill guy, he’s made some of the best music of all time
You don't need to "reconcile all the different influences", Brandon. You and the band have been doing a brilliant job of that since day one. Keep up the amazing work!
This interview is amazing. I haven't even finished it yet, but I'm loving it. Great insight that I've not seen from him before.
Such a great interview. It's nice to see Flowers open up as a person and an artist.
This genuinely has to be one of de best interviews of an artist I've personally ever watched. Loved it 👏👌
Great interview. Didnt knoe Brandon went through those kinds of things. Im glad he gets to still do it and glad the way the music industry is now makes it a little easier for him. Best wishes fornyou andnyour family Brandon. Your family will be with you through thick and thin and closer to you. If you invest in those relationships the benefits definitely outweigh any fame.
Seeing them in Vegas in Feb. Really hoping all 4 members will be performing there.
I'm from the UK and I've seen them twice in the last 6 months, once with all 4 and then once with just Brandon and Ronnie. Believe me when I say you've got a lot to look forwards to! I'm only 17 but so far, the two days I saw them have been two of the best and most memorable days of my life. Hope you both have a great time Steve Beswick and STAYGOLDENMEL :)
tomfergie101 r u going to see their upcoming shows in Swansea or Bolton? Im so hoping to get tickets !
Hannah Daley no unfortunately not. would love to see them again though :(
What a great interview! Such respectful and interesting questions.
I’ve never seen him so open in an interview, I love it!
“Just feel the room...”
I love Can You Read My Mind.
What a ROCKSTAR. Such a fascinating dude
Thanks for this interview! I loved it. It's so pleasant to see him having a nice and long conversation.
Being in a band myself, I've idolized this man and his band. My goal was to play on a stage that he has performed on. Sept 21 2018 is when my dream becomes reality. Cant wait!
Congratulations! That's gonna be a huge moment! Hope you take some pictures or send some video!
Hope you enjoyed your gig on the same stage as "The Killers". I only discovered how amazing they are, at this years Glastonbury! #liveyourbestlife
Not comparing music at all, but listening to him, he sounds like he shares the values of Jon Bon Jovi, Springsteen etc. He knows he's got a voice, he knows he himself has flaws, but just wants the world, starting with the USA to be a fairer place. A place where hard work & honesty IS enough for you to get by. Where being born in the wrong neighborhood, or the wrong ethnicity, holds you back at every juncture; until there's no more road to stay on.
In short, he wants parity & honesty(@systemic levels)!
He's quite an enigma. Seems like a gentle soul, who's fierce, when it matters.
Loving seeing him.
I love him so much he is so soft and genuine and cute aghhhh
Great interview! I never knew about when he wrote Mr. Brightside. Brandon Flowers is truly one of the best artist out there!
such an incredible interview. thank you, both. thank you so much for capturing this
That cute giggle 😍😄💋
Can't wait to se them again in june
Just seen em in bolton awesome !!!!
Hes so lovely
seems like a cool guy- really love his backup vocals on Alex Cameron's "Politics of Love"
Love your soul Brandon PEACE
LOVE your comment! Thanks so much for watching!
This was a great interview, thank you for this! Awesome questions
im so glad he likes read my mind so much (as you can probably tell i do too)
It's a GREAT tune!
When I hear him speak, I do not think he is a genius. He doesn't sound like a psychic, or a madman, or a magician. He sounds honest, like someone who is doing the best he can with what he has to work with, and that is the best any person could do.
wow, that's a very well researched and executed interview that has its deep and intense as well as light and entertaining parts! :)
Great, great, great interview.
Brilliant!
I save it for the stage. Thank you, Brandon.
I love him
Great interview
The Man ❤️
Excellent interview
hes so cute aw
My favorite song is here with me then crossfire then can’t deny my love 😍
that silhouette in the background is tripping me out!!
Had a huge crush on him in middle school, still do tbh
he keeps grabbing his crotch he’s so gross
Oh Brandon is such a lovely guy.....he always looks too young to be a daddy lol!
What an intelligent, informative interview. Well done!
Thank you thank you so much! It was a big interview for Tom and the producer and we're so glad that you liked it!
Great interview! ⚡️
Favorite song from Wonderful Wonderful was Tyson v Douglas. The chorus reminds me of when my older brother passed away a little over 4 years ago
When I saw him go down
Felt like somebody lied
I had to hold my breath till the coast was clear
When I saw him go down
Felt like somebody lied
I had to close my eyes just to stop the tears
Brandon describing his devotions makes sense as to why The Killers have not become the megagroup The Stones have become.
What a great interviewer
I love a dustland fairytale ❤️
Such an amazing song. And to hear it’s hard for him to sing it.