Mikael Åkerfeldt of Opeth went for a ride with Jose Mangin backstage at Download Festival to chat about their forthcoming album, musical inspirations, and more.
I must say this is one of the better mikael interviews i have seen.... more laid back but yet energetic and dude although he is a fan boy seemed very comfortable and real with mikael talking to him as a equal but still acknowledging his importance in the music scene.
What I love about this interview is that when I met Mikael at a signing right after Heritage had come out I was nervous and kind of made a fool of myself. He was cool enough to let me record a message for a friend though. Love him.
when mikael talked about that deliverance outro they played at a concert, that was in vienna this year. everyone there was super unsatisfied because of their short performance (they only played 3 songs in total) but i was too busy crying in the crowd and appreciating the moment to see them live. they couldve also just not been at that concert at all and the 3 songs were played phenomenally.
He should no longer be referred to as Mikael from Opeth, we can just refer to him as "the greatest musician in the entire universe for eternity and the Aeons that will continue after our race has died out"
@@TheGuitarifier i guess the more proper less vague thing to say would have been that he was my idol growing up as a musician, singer, songwriter, and i felt betrayed by the world, my "religion", my family and my favorite musician all at once with the movement from heritage into pale communion. for some reason, i didn't mind heritage, many opeth fans hated that record. for me, that was the pinnacle of proggy opeth. you must understand that my first ever real musical experience that i paid for with my own money and went to alone was an opeth show in 2002, i believe, i could be wrong, but it was shortly after Martin Lopez left the band, but Peter Lindgren was still with them, whom i miss.. i digress. it was like falling in love. ok. it was the most brutal experience i have ever witnessed, that didn't involve bloodshed and death. so there is a part of me that is loyal to whom i love. regardless of how they go about their business or creation. once i fall in love, i don't give up on it. so i miss being able to listen to opeth and be amazed like the early days. not to knock the man and what he is doing because i understand as a musician and a songwriter grows up, he changes what he does, and it was unrealistic for me to expect him to continue to be a manic his entire life as a musician, as it would probably have proven to be quite damaging to him spiritually, physically and emotionally... he has to be free, right, that is the whole point... but he is freely creating music i do not like. so i miss him, the version of him i fell in love with.. this new version, is fine, he seems happier and more content and that is good to see... the big sound with the multi effects and the computer modulation and synths and shit bother me.. i love raw human emotion in my music because that was my first taste of live music that i ever had. it was anti shopping mall music, and it was great. this new stuff, i just can't get into. i fervently abhor it, to be honest. i find it repulsive. so i miss being an opeth fan, you know, where i am not ashamed to wear their name on a shirt that i put on my body because they meant so much to me growing up as a kid and young man.
@@objectivitycave11 you can still listen to the old albums, dude. They didn't disappear. I do understand what you're saying though, and I prefer the old stuff as well. There are a few new songs I really like though and I very much respect Mike for wanting to explore new territories as a musician. It's truly the most fulfilling thing.
Mikael Akerfeldt in fake taxi? never ever would I have imagined this to happen
Edi Ademi 🚖😬😆🤣
Hahahahahahahaha!
This is how many porns start!
ahahahah
This Fake Taxi episode was really weird.
Juan Martin Cruz Yea they never had to stop because they could pay the driver lol
More alcohol would've made it fun
If by weird you mean awesome then yes.
😅😅😅😅😆😆😆yes i gonna almost said bout this too mate
I must say this is one of the better mikael interviews i have seen.... more laid back but yet energetic and dude although he is a fan boy seemed very comfortable and real with mikael talking to him as a equal but still acknowledging his importance in the music scene.
Probably the best interview I've seen with Mikael. Just laid back and fun with no awkward moments. 🤘
Watch narduwar with Mikael
Such a cool interview.
Wow, such a talented and energetic interviewer. Rock on!
His a fan boy but with limits, perfectly balanced as all things should be
What I love about this interview is that when I met Mikael at a signing right after Heritage had come out I was nervous and kind of made a fool of myself. He was cool enough to let me record a message for a friend though. Love him.
when mikael talked about that deliverance outro they played at a concert, that was in vienna this year. everyone there was super unsatisfied because of their short performance (they only played 3 songs in total) but i was too busy crying in the crowd and appreciating the moment to see them live. they couldve also just not been at that concert at all and the 3 songs were played phenomenally.
I don't understand how someone could book Opeth for 40 minutes lol
I don’t know from where, but I’ve seen that taxi before
This could have been twice as long. Cool concept
Yes, they should have done it in Swedish too.
Martin Mendez Band plays "
Condenación" and "
Liberación" live.
Nathan Augusto Soen?
Hablas español? Jajajaja
@@octavioramirez1923 no, just portuguese... google translator, i love you hahaha
I wonder what kinda bird was chilling above the hosts window.
This reminds me of the scene in Jurassic Park where they're in the car talking about chaos theory for some reason
what fuckin roads are they driving on, bumpy as fuck!
He's right. Deliverance outro is fkn epic. So is Masters apprentices. That's my favourite opeth album. Opeth > *
this interview was quite professional and fun at the same time. i need to see more stuff like this
Im swedish but I prefer english lyrics :)
Ola Englund said the same thing. It would be hilarious if everywhere in the world but Sweden the Swedish version were more popular
Just the opposite for me. I guess the Swedish version sounds more mysterious, or just his original intention.
great energy in this interview, of course mike is always a class act
i hoped for this to be the bangbus
It kinda is except the super fluffy coked up superbad superfan isn't getting any
He should no longer be referred to as Mikael from Opeth, we can just refer to him as "the greatest musician in the entire universe for eternity and the Aeons that will continue after our race has died out"
So did Mikael win the bet or what?
David Lee Roth Eat em and smile was both in English and spanish
Oh no NOT JOSE PLEASE NO NOT THAT GUY....He's a really nice guy it's just....he comes off as way too over enthusiastic most of the time lol.
He kind of makes the video though. How is he worse than a boring ass monotone run-of-the-mill interviewer?
He did fine. Nothing wrong with a little enthusiasm.
Who won the bet!??
This is cool unscripted and you might hear something you didn't know. It is indeed two dudes talking shit in a truck.
First comment.. Fuck yes!! (cue Deliverance Outro)
Probably the best interview of Opeth!!! Hails from Greece! Opeth rules!
What a fucking awesome interview
Someone should set up a meeting with Blackmore
There's bird shit on the window.
His English accent is more pronounced. Wonder if that's on purpose or subconscious.
Cheximus It’s how he’s most comfortable I guess.
It's a very Swedish accent
@@reallivebluescat "More pronounced". As in, more English sounding than previously thought/heard.
IS THAT BIRD SHIT ON THE WINDOW?!
Great interview and great host
Just talked shit with Mikael Åkerfeldt. Offer delivered. Video enjoyed.
Dude, everyone know's about Opeth though. So of course, Richard Blackmore is going to know about Opeth.
I love that the interviewers know deliverance
The side of that Taxi is just covered in shit
Any follow-up on the (prospective) Ritchie encounter?
This is how you conduct an interview (conversation)! Nice going, Jose. 19 years, already?!
Falconer also did an album in two languages.
These guys are driving in a circle...
something is really wrong with the interviewer eyebrows ....
So it's mud on the window or something else?🤨
And this interview was great!
Such talented humble and cool guy i love him
A truck? Looks like a cab to me 😜😂
LIAR!!! I’ve taken 3 selfies with him!! All different occasions lol and they’re all iconic !!! I love him so much he’s amazing and so funny
I think he's referring to take the selfies by him, not that someone else bothers him by doing that. I met him and he was such a nice person to me.
What a gross dude. Tattooed eyebrows and gay rings. Nothing is like in the 90s. Where the real metal guys are.
I miss being an opeth fan
Kind of a weird thing to say.
@@TheGuitarifier i guess the more proper less vague thing to say would have been that he was my idol growing up as a musician, singer, songwriter, and i felt betrayed by the world, my "religion", my family and my favorite musician all at once with the movement from heritage into pale communion. for some reason, i didn't mind heritage, many opeth fans hated that record. for me, that was the pinnacle of proggy opeth. you must understand that my first ever real musical experience that i paid for with my own money and went to alone was an opeth show in 2002, i believe, i could be wrong, but it was shortly after Martin Lopez left the band, but Peter Lindgren was still with them, whom i miss.. i digress. it was like falling in love. ok. it was the most brutal experience i have ever witnessed, that didn't involve bloodshed and death. so there is a part of me that is loyal to whom i love. regardless of how they go about their business or creation. once i fall in love, i don't give up on it. so i miss being able to listen to opeth and be amazed like the early days. not to knock the man and what he is doing because i understand as a musician and a songwriter grows up, he changes what he does, and it was unrealistic for me to expect him to continue to be a manic his entire life as a musician, as it would probably have proven to be quite damaging to him spiritually, physically and emotionally... he has to be free, right, that is the whole point... but he is freely creating music i do not like. so i miss him, the version of him i fell in love with.. this new version, is fine, he seems happier and more content and that is good to see... the big sound with the multi effects and the computer modulation and synths and shit bother me.. i love raw human emotion in my music because that was my first taste of live music that i ever had. it was anti shopping mall music, and it was great. this new stuff, i just can't get into. i fervently abhor it, to be honest. i find it repulsive. so i miss being an opeth fan, you know, where i am not ashamed to wear their name on a shirt that i put on my body because they meant so much to me growing up as a kid and young man.
@@objectivitycave11 never seen such a heartbroken fucking fan...
@@objectivitycave11 you can still listen to the old albums, dude. They didn't disappear. I do understand what you're saying though, and I prefer the old stuff as well. There are a few new songs I really like though and I very much respect Mike for wanting to explore new territories as a musician. It's truly the most fulfilling thing.