Seether's Shaun Morgan talks Rise Above Fest, Suicide Prevention, and more! | HardDrive Online
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- Опубліковано 20 лип 2017
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Shaun Morgan of Seether sat down with hardDrive’s producer Roxy and talked about the Rise Above Fest, suicide prevention, Chester Bennington, and much more! As always, let us know what you think by leaving a comment below.
For more info on Rise Above Fest and how you can support suicide awareness visit: riseabovefest.com/
Suicide can be prevented and SAVE is here to help, visit Save.org for more info.
Don’t forget, Seether’s album ‘Poison The Parish’ is out now! Buy/Stream here: seether.com/
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His speaking voice does not foreshadow his singing voice.
Shaun is an overall great guy.
He doesnt let his ego get in the way like most musicians i love him for that
Shaun has seen this firsthand thats why i believe he is so down to earth and sorrowful to whats going on. Its a very scary place.
He's South African!
@@FathomMane he's a humble dude for sure 🙂
He made some really great points. Mental illness is an issue that we need to understand better. It's real. And it isn't curable by saying "Get over it."
Oh god.. "Get over it", I really hate it when people say that. If we could all just get over it that easily then we'd all be okay by now.
Mental illness is an invisible cancer, it's always there. It's part of your psyche when you are wired that way. It's like putting a band aid/plaster over a gun shot wound when people say shit like "you will feel better tomorrow, tomorrows another day, get some sleep, see a shrink, take some anti depressants: etc etc. Alot of peoples depression are circumstance based. If you live in perpetual poverty for example, where is the escape from that? That's why people find some solace in music, it's all they have.
love that he has kept hos South African accent despite being based in the US for so many years
Generally if you relocate when you’re an adult you won’t lose your accent you grew up with, Saun was like 24 when he moved to the US
@@adamgriffith-smith9106 He also through in a true south-african "Ja" in there
5:57 - "Ja" true south-african
@@gerriepretorius4642 haha for sure
Even though he speaks Afrikaans and English and pretty based between Shaun (in Nashville) Dale (in Savannah GA) John (in Oklahoma City) and Corey (in Atlanta GA)
Me and my first husband loves seether we would ride around in my car listening to one cold night album and after he passed it gives me so much comfort to listen to that album. Seether is and will always be my favorite band,
My friend gave me One Cold Night two years ago. I have always enjoyed Seether's music. Now Seether is one of my favorite bands.
Candice Couch
One Cold Night was phenomenal
Im really sorry about your husbands passing. Its amazing that music can connect us like that and keep memories and feelings alive
Really smart guy... And good heart... Not to mention Seether rocks.
Shaun is my reason to play, he's like me introverted and depressed and uses music as an outlet. He is motivation for me. I hope my band can go on tour and play along side seether one day.
Hey man did your band get to go on tour? If not, never give up man. I'm hoping for the same thing at age 37! Feels like it will never happen! Never give up.
I was raped almost daily at 9 years old by an 18 year old and was suicidal till finally at 50 I asked for prayers to stop the thoughts and thank God my suicidal tendencies were snuffed . I understand completely
Russell Cupples you're the man the best example to others.👍
You have no idea how much that means .Thank you my friend .
Russell Cupples you rip that story of Corey Taylor
I wish I had made it up .Unfortunately it really happened .
Stay strong dude, you're an admirable man 👍
I lost a friend to suicide in 2011. kudos to Shaun for setting up this show up and caring and getting the word out about suicide awareness.
The Mark Craig
I'm so sorry for you. :/
Rosita Espinosa Thank you!
His brother committed suicide in South Dakota
Thanks to Shaun and his band/crew for doing this event. I hope you enjoy your time in our state and have a good time.
Robert Major hell yeah
Thank you talking about this . My ex boyfriend committed suicide in 2010. Please if you or anyone you know is struggling do not be ashamed and talk to someone .
Shaun...… Your music has helped me survive a hundred times in my life. One day I hope to hug your neck and say thank you in person.
Always loved Shaun, and I admire hearing him discuss Chester's passing, and suicide prevention.
Kudos to Shaun for not just saying, "yeah, opioids are entirely to blame for all suicides", and reminding the interviewer/audience that it's way more multifaceted. He is a pretty deep dude.
If it wasn't for Shaun and his music in Seether, I wouldn't be here today. It warms my heart that he is so passionate about music and Rise Above Fest. I'm grateful for Shaun and his contributions to the rock/metal scene. Seether helped me through the time when my dad died when I was 8. I'm going on 20 now and my love is strong for Seether, and Shaun. He is such a wonderful man.
Somehow,miraculously i found some comfort in this. I will always remember Chester by listening his music and what it give me. But still it pains me that he couldn't find peace in this life.
As one struggling with depression it’s so hard when you feel alone, even though you are surrounded by people you can feel completely isolated. Depression is it’s on best friend, it makes you isolate yourself, which only adds to your feeling of being alone and on it feeds. You shut off, you shut out those around you and all that’s left is it’s voice. That voice can be so hard to ignore when you’re by yourself so I urge anyone that’s feeling isolated and alone, go to a friend, a family member, the guy you know at the local music shop, whoever and get a connection. Get out the front door and interact. That is what life is about, connections, those moments you share, whether through a joke, listening to an album, cruising in the car, whatever, just relating to your fellow man. I still struggle but I know there are amazing things in life, one was going to see Seether this year with my brother. Just him and I, sharing a road trip together and then attending a fantastic live show. It’s those moments I live for.
Thank you brother. I’m going through a heavy depression after ending my drug abuse and needed to read something like that. I’ve lost all hope and you just reminded me you can regain it.
Agree! Life is about experiences, good and bad. The bad that you hopefully learn from and get stronger and wisdom for it.
Wow, I've never heard him talk so much. Great interview.
Really enjoyed that interview, Shaun is such an amazing musician, love all of his work
Shaun I’m so proud to see our flag and to hear you never lost your accent bravo I love you guys
Thanks Shaun
So much love for Shaun.
You're awesome Shaun! thank you for your words!!
Awesome dude and been jammin seethed since they started
He is simply amazing ❤
Your song "Broken" helped me so much at one point.
GOD Bless You Shaun Morgan!!!!!!!
The rise above fest was amazing this year. Thank you shaun!
This man is awesome.
Such a great guy!
I have been waiting to hear you speak about this. I was expecting some sort of mention of Chester/Chris at your show in MN. It was the first concert Ive been to in many years. I will admit the sad news put a black cloud the entire day of the show. Hoping to see you again when I'm not mourning two amazing musicians. I love you and your music. We listened to your last LP on repeat our entire two week road trip to CO. It was an amazing time and now it reminds me of that EVERYTIME I listen to it.❤️
Good God, I couldn't admire Shaun more...love my Seether ❤
Hes right! No one ever listened evertime I asked for help. I have been threw a lot n my life but no one would ever listen when I cried out. After 28 trys I found shaws music has always helped me threw it. I know that his music means so many different things for everyone and it has it's own meaning for me. I just hope it helps everyone as much as it does me. Maybe someday I'll have the honor of meeting him, and if not then I still can hear him online. Luv u shawn! 4ever
Wow I love Shaun and Seether! But wow he is incredible here and I love the way he corrected the lady several times esp not depression always leads to suicide as I remember being very hostile angry when I attempted! Also, enough with the opiod crisis and recognize Cornell and Bennington was clean...My hats off to Shaun and RIP CHESTER AND CHRIS
Bennington was found with a half-empty bottle of booze beside him, we have a very different definition of "sober"
I lost my cousin a few years ago right after New Years.....one of my best friends. He was joking around having a great time and two days later he took his own life. I just could not believe it. Nobody saw it, we just never knew the pain that he was going through. To this day I think about him and wish is could have done anything to have help him out. He was a great person.
Thank you Shaun for your music & your words it has help me more ways than one. Rise Above is a great festival to bring awareness to a major epidemic.
this is sad but i really love seethers
music
Great sit down. Seether have been on my list to see live for some time. Stay strong brothers and sisters!
Eric Heidenthal I saw them in Nashville, Tn on May 6th. It was an awesome show! I'm so glad I got to see Linkin Park a couple of years ago before Chester took his life.
RIP Chester
Seether puts on a fantastic show.
What an amazing dude🤙
such a great guy funny charming down to earth great with conversations then goes all beast mode and intense when its time to perform great songwriter also too me seether is some what underrated but in all honesty one of the best bands ive listen to
I love you, Shaun, & love what you said about Chester.
Thanks seether for spreading the word , ur a great artist much respect #suicideawareness
This is a large part of the reason why i love seether. Not only is there music good/great but Shaun is also a genuinely good guy. I like how he also has a quirky side that sometimes shines through. Honestly their music has been a large part of my life in the last few years. Massive massive respect to seether and all those involved in these sorts of festivals etc
You are soo beautiful!! I love you Shaun Morgan!! I'm so sorry to hear about your brother!! I just want to mention I am from Maine..keep up the good work you are doing for this cause!! ❤🙏
I could relate to so much of this video and what Shaun has said. Seether by far is the best band ever!
When hes saying that music got him through a lot it's not just metal, and korn, its literally anything you like that makes you feel happy anything.
Thank You Shaun Morgan. Help spread awareness. I have attempted suicide years ago at 16 to 19 and music such as seether, motley crue, linkin park, bvb have gotten me through so much traumatic experiences, bullying, rape and other stuff. ❤ Suicide is no joke and needs to be taken seriously. 😭
Your hart is pure dude .
Not only is Shaun a Phenomenal Singer I can't help but love him for what he does for Suicide Prevention and With Kids being Hurt By others. Shaun your such a good Dude. I really wish I could meet you someday.
Luv that guy!
Chris Cornell's passing hit me very hard as well as Chester's passing. I listened to Seether a lot during that period to get me through that extremely difficult period in time. I listen to Seether quite a bit nowadays as well
Folks need to listen to this dude for sure
I love Seether ♥
Seether saved helped me deal with abuse
I saw the hashtag and my heart sank.
Fuking love this guy we have a voice because of him
This is the 1st time I have seen him in an interview never knew he had an accent.. I wish I could go to this the 25th will be a year since a friend of mine took his own life. And I am glad to see people care
Sherry Thomas fuck yeah he's got an accent, he's from south Africa
I didn't know that lol and I have listened to them for years! But I love it!
I'm sure someone will remind me because I've forgotten if it was on a single or album but he sings in South African too, it's awesome!
katestrange it's the secret track on the Karma and Effect album. He sings in Afrikaans. This I know because I'm South African too.
Came here to check out his voice actually 😁 loved his song broken ♥️
He's so cool.
Chester😢😢😢😢
I like Shaun Morgan's music because there isn't one song I can't relate to. I watched my mother commit suicide when I was 9 and my brother committed suicide when I was 6. I was beaten by my father who was a well versed addict until the age of 16 when I finally fought back and he kicked me out. Those are just a few examples of a shitty childhood. Seether got me through it all. I really wish I could meet Shaun and personally thank him
I'm in my early 30s and I know personally 4 people who have committed suicide. It's nothing we get over easily when we love those people.
Music has really saved me. I lived through so much pain by listening to the lyrics of so many songs particularly rock songs saved me from doing anything sad. Also, caring so much about those who I know care for me. There is so much stigma about mental illness and depression that we are not able to open up to our family friends. Opioid suck. Stay away from pain killers. Killers! Killer pills. And also especially w combo of them w alcohol. Scott Bonham etc that was a long time ago. But yeah today it's way more worse. Yeah music is therapy. It's given me peace.twisted transisrer. Absolutely music heals or at least helps look forward. I love rock and roll. Shinedown yes has been there for me and yes you Seether. Yes.
TY SHAUN FOR NEVER SELLING OUT. JUST PLEASE BE A SURFER THAT WOULD BE RAD
I struggled with alcohol abuse and OCD but I reached out for help and started a medication it's worth reaching out for help.
He still has a noticeable South African accent, Pretoria dialect.
I love Seether 🇿🇦❤️🎸
Shaun is very insightful and this is a great interview. I wonder what the heck happened to his knuckles!
I LOVE YOU. Love his quirkiness and honesty so much. What you see is What you get. You're awesome. "Therapy practice" 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I'm a suicide attempt survivor. I love that he is speaking about this. Rise Above this is a great song, and i would love to attend this festival.
Suicide is a final solution to the release of the pain. It's also traumatic to live through. I have been on both sides of the coin and I struggle Everyday. I've also lost my husband to this. He was a soul that could walk into the room and light it up. He could put a smile on the face of the saddest man. He seemed confident, happy and well adjusted .... Even though I'd struggled & battled with this problem, I Never saw it coming. In 2009 it Broke My Heart when he committed suicide 😢 . I'm not the same person. I wish I could be at this event.
Thank You for the Cause and Music Shaun Morgan & Seether. \m/
I hope Seether and Halestorm do a UK tour. I'd love to see both bands together.
I had no idea he was from South Africa. I was just listening to him wondering where he is from. Ive experienced a love one do the same thing. I cant even listen to Chester still same thing with Anthony B. From the cooking n travel show. Suicide is hard for me. Hits home. And hey ive been there when i was younger. Most times severe depression is genetic. Well said Shaun. 💙💜💚🌹
Music lives
I suffer from depression and almost killed myself and being in that head space feeling like your alone man it sucks so bad
hope he does a tribute during the show today
The best musician ever
So cool man to talk about these things in the open, and I'm grateful Shaun talks about extremely important issues like suicide and depression. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think I've ever heard or seen an interview with someone like Jonathan Davis get deep into a conversation about these topics, considering what a harrowing life he has had. Apologies if I've gotten that wrong. If you are reading this and feel in the pits of despair, please reach out to somebody open minded who will listen and UNDERSTAND. Hell, talk to me man, I will talk to you, I have wanted to just switch myself off forever. I've never wanted to die, but I thought being dead would end all my morbid, negative pathological over thinking and the purgatory I find myself trapped in on a daily basis. Take care dudes.
Suicide sucks. I'm a retired paramedic. All suicide does is move the pain and anguish that person was feeling to the family and friends of that person. Watching families after the discovery is heartbreaking. The confusion, the anger, the profound sadness. I have so many stories in my head that keep me awake at night. We need to stop hiding mental illness. It is truly killing people.
Hi Shaun. Its me Fay. It was me at the hotel. I braided your hair on the car ride back to town. I would love to see you boys😘
Xoxoxoxo
That's very true 10:00 -10:38
This Guy is the Middle of Rock N Roll
almost 20 years abroad and shaun has kept his south african accent - what a legend
5:57 "Ja" - true south-african
His accent isn't as strong as it used to be! But, the message is amazing!
I've been depressed and have had suicidal tendencies since like age 14. I wish there was more awareness and coping mechanisms well known in my area at that time. I turned to alcohol and other things.. and I'm still caught in that trap. Just wish I could go back in time really. I've only made shit worse for myself and I'm back feeling the same old bullshit every day. If I was better educated and had more support I think possibly I could have found a better way out. Been to rehab a couple of times. Life sucks man.
Been listining sincev05
Fuck I love this guy and Seether's cause. He speaks so honestly without bullshit, and his South African flag arm tattoo shows that SAs still has a big effect on him. Hope to see them back soon.
Love Seether. Love Shaun's South African accent. I'm sorry about your brother... 😢
5:57 "Ja" - true south-african
He is awesome! Not to mention smart and handsome. Love the South African accent though..Seether rocks. ❤
5:57 "Ja" - true south-african
Shaun's answer when the interviewer tried to blame suicide and depression on opioids was spot on. Drugs are the coping mechanism, not the origin.
So i’ve been a fan of Seether for awhile (early 2000’s I’d say) & for the longest time I thought the band members were born in the states, until I watched an interview about 4 or 5 years back & heard Shaun speak & was like “wait what!?” 😂
I seen seether last sunday...ive lost 4 friends to suicide....this is all near to me
Amy Beidou Sorry for your loss Amy. I've lost 2 and it's been rough on me. You are in my prayers my friend. Sending positive vibes your way!
his voice is like Ozzy, you listen to them talk, then sing and wonder to yourself if you are losing you mind
Always loved Seether & Shaun, he is absolutely right, research & treatment funding. Nobody has ever truly asked me why, & my reasons now are not the same as those when I was younger, now it is solely because euthanasia is not available in the UK, when I was young it was the effects of abuse, which led into the 'usual' addiction, and so on. Nobody asks those who have been there to try & understand it.
It really saddens me to hear people say they don't know anything about this and it's not to blame them because that is a reflection of our culture, but wow what a different understanding we would have of this if people knew about complex PTSD and actual effective trauma healing methods such as magickal funguus trips. Even mainstream knowledge of things like attachment style science and healthy relationships would go a long way. I think a fantastic start would be calling it what it is, unhealed trauma, not depression, not some thing wrong in the brain (although of course trauma does change brain chemistry and that's why the effect of healing methods change the wiring in your brain such as mushrooms). We have to look at the root cause or we are never going to make progress and I think sadly the systems in place like things exactly how they are and do not want to empower us with the truth and access to the actual medicine.
5:57 "Ja" - true south-african
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Who went to the 1st part of the festival last night..... and who is going tonight (I AM!)
The moment he talked about Kurt. Well guess who's crying in the corner right now :( :(
i lost my brother, my mother, and 3 best friends to suicide. I often contemplate doing it myself. but i cant. its just hard.
Lucas, contemplate the beauty this life has to offer, and do you realize how many people you could help with your life experiences? In recovery (26 years clean/sober) my main "distraction" was helping the newcomers. No matter how down you are, it's tough to entertain thoughts of suicide when you're busy helping others.... Give it a shot Lucas, you could save a life...or 10!
Does anyone know if there are interviews with Shaun in Afrikaans?