IDK if anyone notices it but the interview guy is actually using therapy techniques in this interview. He even uses Gestalt at one point with the roleplaying. All of his questions are open ended, even challenging for Steven at times. I think that's what makes it genuine and authentic. Blown away by this.
Congratulations to Romania and the interviewer for making the best interview to Steven Wilson that I've ever seen. I sat here with my coffee and was absolutely delighted from beginning to end.
I remember reading an interview with Catalin (the interviewer) a few years ago and they asked him to name a person he admires and he said 'Steven Wilson', I'm really glad he got to interview him.
Alot of interviewers out there should learn a lesson or two from this interviewer. This is how a proper interview should be done. Hats off to the interviewer and hats off to you dear sir Steven Wilson...
That was the best Interview of Steven Wilson I have ever listened to....the interviewer was amazing and had amazing genuine questions...and I loved his approach to a musician like Steve....and I loved how openly Steve spoke about everything.. I just loved it....❤️
You are born on the exact right time Steven, what on Earth should we have done without you? I only listen to very few bands, and you are one of them. The day I discovered Porcupine Tree I was absolutely mindblown, I don't know if I will experience something like that again in my lifetime. You are really a unique musician
Agreed. I got into Porcupine tree only this year (2022) and I often wonder if I would prefer if I knew them back in the era of Absentia-Blank planet so I could enjoy the band in their younger prime years (and in my 20s) but I prefer not to, because otherwise I would have no "new" music to enjoy and be surprised with now. After 2000 there is very little artistic music, so one can only discover "old" bands and start listening to them as if they are just releasing that music today. Is an illusion that helps us survive in an era with no real and serious artists (in any of the arts) but specially in popular music.
Cătălin Ștefănescu (the host) is one of those media people that make you love watching tv. As a romanian, I am really proud and happy seeing his interviews and the way he talks with everybody, no matter if in romanian or english.
I'm beyond proud that the best interview I could find with my favorite artist ever was made in my home country! absolutely lovely! great questions, great answers. I hope more and more people, especially artists, get to see this and experience his work. This man is pure gold. Bravo TVR, bravo Catalin!
This interview was so insightful and moving for me. I love listening to Steven Wilson speak. He's eloquent, direct, forthright and unapologetic about his strong views. He speaks with such an air of confidence, in general, and especially about his craft. This is possibly the best interview with him I've seen. Cătălin Ştefănescu did a fantastic job. He was really engaged in what Steven was saying and directed the questioning appropriately. It was a great exchange, the two of them conversing. It felt very harmonious and even whimsical in parts. It was an extraordinary interview and made me quite emotional! It made me really revisit, in my mind, how it was I came to discover Porcupine Tree all those years ago, and what it evoked in me. Steven Wilson is pure genius and I hold him in such high regard. I'm very glad that the musical journey he's been exploring stills resonates with me and that I have such a pure enjoyment for his music, that my appreciation for him as an artist is not just riddled with nostalgia and nothing more. I am truly so grateful to Steven and also Mr. Ştefănescu. I'm sure I'll revisit this wonderful conversation between these two again. Now, I'm even more thrilled and excited to see Steven perform twice at the end of this month!
The more I hear this guy speak and the more I listen to his music, the more I fall in love with him! What a brilliant human being. Props to the interviewer too, really nice and profound questions.
Well, one of the most engaging interviews with Steven Wilson recently. It's always nice to hear two intelligent men in conversation. Hat's off to Romanian presenter for clear articulation despite interview being conducted in not his first language. And also obviously quite few interesting points made by Steven. Brilliant, well done.
Finally a good interview where we can hear Steven not answering the same questions over and over. By the way, if this man is 51, ¿who's getting old in his name?
If I was a famous musician, I'd have strong cravings to be interviewed by this guy. It must be a blast to answer such sophisticated questions that go beyond the superficial checklists of absent minds. Steven indeed is the right person to have those conversations with. This interview could have lasted another 5 hours and I'd still wished for more.
Surely must be the best interview I've seen with Steven Wilson, thanks to the great host Cătălin Ștefănescu! Thank you Mr. Ștefănescu for such great questions. I have been a fan of Wilson's since 2010 and I haven't seen anything come close to this depth of questions and answers in any of his interviews. Two wonderful human beings in a room can inspire an entire population.
I came here for a lengthy SW interview and left awestruck by the interviewers intellect. Philosophical approach with every question yet so so factual. Congratulations to both of them.
The explanation of the end of Porcupine Tree is very good. This was a very enjoyable interview, with excellent insight in regards to where music is. Wonderful Steven. Thank you.
"Sensitivity, to be useful, must be accompanied by a similar force". Giorgos Seferis - a Greek poet and a Nobel laureate. Steven Wilson you are a constantly brilliant star in our dark skies. The words "thank you" are too little to express your sweeping impact in our lives. 💞💞💞
Superb interview! Loved every second. Fascinating to get into the mind of SW. One of the best music interview by miles. Kudos to the interviewer for making this a unique un-cliched discussion
Une grande interview ! Steven Wilson (enfin) révélé sur des questions et des réponses intelligentes et pertinentes. Merci pour ces 50 minutes de bonheur :)
Wow! Just incredible to watch! This interviewer is so professional and honest. The questions were deep and had Steven on the edge of his seat a couple times lol
Best Steven Wilson interview I've seen. Also, I totally agree with him regarding Porcupine Tree. If you listen to the PT discography from start to finish, you can see that they're scraping the bottom of the idea barrel with The Incident. I think The Incident was great, but it just pales in comparison to masterpieces like Stupid Dream, Lightbulb Sun, In Absentia and FOABP. Even the centerpiece, Time Flies, is a really good song, but it simply isn't in the same category as Anesthetize, Arriving Somewhere, Even Less or Russia on Ice. Steven hasn't disappointed me yet, so after all these years I trust his artistic decisions.
I just want to concur with most of the people here and just say that was one of Steven's best interviews. Thank you so much for making him comfortable and asking really great questions.
I love listening to what he has to say and I have never disliked anything he has done. But every time I’ve met him I’ve spoke so much shit because I never know what to say..hope he is working on new stuff I’m sure he is he loves it and as for his voice I don’t think he realises how brilliant his vocals are now it’s not power it’s hypnotic and fits so well .
Phenomenal interview on film. SW is a phenomenal character that thinks very philosophically and tells the truth and this interview brings that out perfectly. The interviewer has done the homework, which very few interviewers of musicians actually do.
Love his choice of favourite album (no spoiler here). As soon as he mentioned the artist I guessed which title. Glad to say I too have that one on LP, Mr Wilson.
Wow, that's some interesting ideas discussed about the music as a part of our lives, and as part of what society is now. Good memories coming back from those happy times, as I am Steven's age.
Am avut șansa imensă ca sâmbătă 29 iulie 2023 să-l vedem live la ArtMania Sibiu , concert colosal al trupei Porcupine Tree .... restul au părut lăutari pe lângă show-ul lor ! Fabulos !
Really enjoyed this. Thanks. The interviewer is fantastic, asking the kind of intelligent and challenging questions that bring the best out of Steven in his honest and detailed responses. Well done to everyone!
Great job Catalin, it would be so nice to hear Zan playing some beautiful music in background. I miss so much those days. Once again, congratulations for that great interview !
When Steven mentioned Jeff Buckley, it just brought all those feelings. Just like listening to his song Perfect Life for the first time with Dead Can Dance or This Mortal Coil mentioned...powerful stuff
There are some Jeff Buckley moments on this album with guitar progression, for sure. Loved he mentioned Jeff here in interview. Amazing interview, loved it!
As much as I'd love another Porcupine Tree record I respect the honesty of his answer. I'd still love to hear him collaborate with those guys again though is some capacity because they're all great musicians whose particular imprint helped make those albums so good. Gavin and Richard especially have such unique musical voices that worked incredibly well with Steven's writing. I miss those amazing soundscapes.
That was one of the best if not the best interview I've seen to Steven Wilson. Congratulations to the interviewer, great questions and well driven.
The host is an exceptional man! You can look up his interview with Nigel Kennedy for example (can't remember others that were in english).
totally agree .. and Steven is just amazing i believe ..
100% agree. Dynamite interview. Maybe I am projecting, but I got the feeling that he, too was heartbroken to hear Steven say that PT is gone forever.
IDK if anyone notices it but the interview guy is actually using therapy techniques in this interview. He even uses Gestalt at one point with the roleplaying. All of his questions are open ended, even challenging for Steven at times. I think that's what makes it genuine and authentic. Blown away by this.
He creates a dramatic arc, it seems. Very smart.
Damien Ark the thing is, he goes with his qiustions exactlly to the right point.
Congratulations to Romania and the interviewer for making the best interview to Steven Wilson that I've ever seen. I sat here with my coffee and was absolutely delighted from beginning to end.
I always love Steven's interview, but this is one interview where I loved the interviewer just as much.
I remember reading an interview with Catalin (the interviewer) a few years ago and they asked him to name a person he admires and he said 'Steven Wilson', I'm really glad he got to interview him.
yes, you could definitely hear the respect and admiration for steven in it. this was a very interesting and fantastically done interview.
Watching in 2022, Steven's confidence at 45:00 is pretty hilarious
The interviewer is excellent, I am only half way through the interview but this might the best SW interview I've ever heard. Great job.
Yes… yes he is, I hate when people are interviewed by people who aren't familiar with them; this guy clearly knows his Steven Wilson
What an absolutely OUTSTANDING interview! Loved EVERYTHING about it. Thank you 💜
Alot of interviewers out there should learn a lesson or two from this interviewer. This is how a proper interview should be done. Hats off to the interviewer and hats off to you dear sir Steven Wilson...
That was the best Interview of Steven Wilson I have ever listened to....the interviewer was amazing and had amazing genuine questions...and I loved his approach to a musician like Steve....and I loved how openly Steve spoke about everything..
I just loved it....❤️
Probably the best interview I've seen to any musician ever, daring to question the invitee, kudos to the host
You are born on the exact right time Steven, what on Earth should we have done without you? I only listen to very few bands, and you are one of them. The day I discovered Porcupine Tree I was absolutely mindblown, I don't know if I will experience something like that again in my lifetime. You are really a unique musician
I think this too. I wish I could relive the high moments where I discovered music like his. It was so beautiful and sublime in a way.
Agreed. I got into Porcupine tree only this year (2022) and I often wonder if I would prefer if I knew them back in the era of Absentia-Blank planet so I could enjoy the band in their younger prime years (and in my 20s) but I prefer not to, because otherwise I would have no "new" music to enjoy and be surprised with now. After 2000 there is very little artistic music, so one can only discover "old" bands and start listening to them as if they are just releasing that music today. Is an illusion that helps us survive in an era with no real and serious artists (in any of the arts) but specially in popular music.
Cătălin Ștefănescu (the host) is one of those media people that make you love watching tv. As a romanian, I am really proud and happy seeing his interviews and the way he talks with everybody, no matter if in romanian or english.
Brilliant interview, with intelligent questions and intelligent answers.
I'm beyond proud that the best interview I could find with my favorite artist ever was made in my home country! absolutely lovely! great questions, great answers. I hope more and more people, especially artists, get to see this and experience his work. This man is pure gold. Bravo TVR, bravo Catalin!
This is the best thing i've seen come out of Romanian tv in SO many years. Proud.
Congrats!
This interview was so insightful and moving for me. I love listening to Steven Wilson speak. He's eloquent, direct, forthright and unapologetic about his strong views. He speaks with such an air of confidence, in general, and especially about his craft. This is possibly the best interview with him I've seen. Cătălin Ştefănescu did a fantastic job. He was really engaged in what Steven was saying and directed the questioning appropriately. It was a great exchange, the two of them conversing. It felt very harmonious and even whimsical in parts. It was an extraordinary interview and made me quite emotional! It made me really revisit, in my mind, how it was I came to discover Porcupine Tree all those years ago, and what it evoked in me. Steven Wilson is pure genius and I hold him in such high regard. I'm very glad that the musical journey he's been exploring stills resonates with me and that I have such a pure enjoyment for his music, that my appreciation for him as an artist is not just riddled with nostalgia and nothing more. I am truly so grateful to Steven and also Mr. Ştefănescu. I'm sure I'll revisit this wonderful conversation between these two again. Now, I'm even more thrilled and excited to see Steven perform twice at the end of this month!
The more I hear this guy speak and the more I listen to his music, the more I fall in love with him! What a brilliant human being. Props to the interviewer too, really nice and profound questions.
Well, one of the most engaging interviews with Steven Wilson recently. It's always nice to hear two intelligent men in conversation. Hat's off to Romanian presenter for clear articulation despite interview being conducted in not his first language. And also obviously quite few interesting points made by Steven. Brilliant, well done.
Finally a good interview where we can hear Steven not answering the same questions over and over. By the way, if this man is 51, ¿who's getting old in his name?
Loved the interview with Steven Wilson and found Cătălin's questions excellent.
Finally!! Someone managed to make a proper interview to Steven. Thank for this
If I was a famous musician, I'd have strong cravings to be interviewed by this guy. It must be a blast to answer such sophisticated questions that go beyond the superficial checklists of absent minds. Steven indeed is the right person to have those conversations with. This interview could have lasted another 5 hours and I'd still wished for more.
Surely must be the best interview I've seen with Steven Wilson, thanks to the great host Cătălin Ștefănescu! Thank you Mr. Ștefănescu for such great questions. I have been a fan of Wilson's since 2010 and I haven't seen anything come close to this depth of questions and answers in any of his interviews. Two wonderful human beings in a room can inspire an entire population.
I'm glad there is still that kind of human being at that time of history of the human kind. SW live shows are magical moments
Un interviu excelent din toate punctele de vedere, a fost o placere.
The interviewer makes this interview the best Steven Wilson interview ever!
I came here for a lengthy SW interview and left awestruck by the interviewers intellect. Philosophical approach with every question yet so so factual. Congratulations to both of them.
The explanation of the end of Porcupine Tree is very good. This was a very enjoyable interview, with excellent insight in regards to where music is. Wonderful Steven. Thank you.
"Sensitivity, to be useful,
must be accompanied by a similar force". Giorgos Seferis - a Greek poet and a Nobel laureate.
Steven Wilson you are a constantly brilliant star in our dark skies.
The words "thank you" are too little to express your sweeping impact in our lives. 💞💞💞
This interview was absolutely phenomenal. Thank you Catalin for asking such awesome questions! And bless Steven for his frankness.
Great interview! Amazing amazing interviewer too. Great questions and he knew exactly WHEN to talk and when to let SW talk. Excellent job!
They have very rockish face . Bravo Domnule Catalin pentru interviu.👏👏👏👏👏👏🇬🇧❤️🇬🇧❤️🇬🇧❤️
Great interview! Stephen is sooo intelligent and honest! Love Tangerine Dream!! Miss Porcupine Tree too...amazing band!!
Superb interview! Loved every second. Fascinating to get into the mind of SW. One of the best music interview by miles. Kudos to the interviewer for making this a unique un-cliched discussion
Une grande interview ! Steven Wilson (enfin) révélé sur des questions et des réponses intelligentes et pertinentes. Merci pour ces 50 minutes de bonheur :)
How great this is for SW, so much respect and great questions in this interview. Finally I must say.. So Big thanks for that!
Wow! Just incredible to watch! This interviewer is so professional and honest. The questions were deep and had Steven on the edge of his seat a couple times lol
"Nothing, I've always been like this" what a substantial answer.
Best Steven Wilson interview I've seen. Also, I totally agree with him regarding Porcupine Tree. If you listen to the PT discography from start to finish, you can see that they're scraping the bottom of the idea barrel with The Incident. I think The Incident was great, but it just pales in comparison to masterpieces like Stupid Dream, Lightbulb Sun, In Absentia and FOABP. Even the centerpiece, Time Flies, is a really good song, but it simply isn't in the same category as Anesthetize, Arriving Somewhere, Even Less or Russia on Ice. Steven hasn't disappointed me yet, so after all these years I trust his artistic decisions.
Interesting interview, he always gives such concise answers. I liked the set of the program too, unique way of interviewing people.
"Thank you for your music".
That is how I feel. Thank you, sir.
I think that's one of the best SW interview ever, thank you!
I just want to concur with most of the people here and just say that was one of Steven's best interviews. Thank you so much for making him comfortable and asking really great questions.
I like listening to Stephen speak as much as I like listening to his music.
Great interview! Some really good questions - providing insights into Steven Wilson's mind and music.
This was a spectacular interview! Interviewers, take notes!
I was blown away by this interview ! Fantastic questions and even better answers. Cătălin Ştefănescu is an insanely professional interviewer.
Wonderful! Thanks for an OUTSTANDING interview!
Honesty. Through and through; Heart on the sleeve. I enjoyed this very much, thank you for bringing this to all of us. Take care and rock on
Great interviewer. Well thought questions
Outstanding interview! Thank you for sharing it
I love listening to what he has to say and I have never disliked anything he has done. But every time I’ve met him I’ve spoke so much shit because I never know what to say..hope he is working on new stuff I’m sure he is he loves it and as for his voice I don’t think he realises how brilliant his vocals are now it’s not power it’s hypnotic and fits so well .
Phenomenal interview on film. SW is a phenomenal character that thinks very philosophically and tells the truth and this interview brings that out perfectly. The interviewer has done the homework, which very few interviewers of musicians actually do.
Fantastic interview, props for asking great questions!
This interview was incredible, amazing job!
Love his choice of favourite album (no spoiler here). As soon as he mentioned the artist I guessed which title. Glad to say I too have that one on LP, Mr Wilson.
Excellent Interview both. Steven is Infinity
*THIS* is how to conduct a great interview!
Outstanding interview! Thank you, Catalin and Steven!
Quite the best interview I ve seen for ages. Great questions and informative answers . Amazing!
A fantastic and very well thought through Interview, I enjoyed every minute
Fantastic interview and one conducted by someone who clearly cares about his craft! Loved this!
I love to listen to Steven. Very wise and intelligent
An excellent interview with a clever artist. It's not a little thing at these times... Thanks!
Wow, that's some interesting ideas discussed about the music as a part of our lives, and as part of what society is now. Good memories coming back from those happy times, as I am Steven's age.
Very clever and authentic questions. Surely one of the very best SW interviews. Beyond everything, much love and respect to SW 🙌
A entrevista mais interessante que já vi do Steven,
O entrevistador é muito bom!
parabéns!
Am avut șansa imensă ca sâmbătă 29 iulie 2023 să-l vedem live la ArtMania Sibiu , concert colosal al trupei Porcupine Tree .... restul au părut lăutari pe lângă show-ul lor ! Fabulos !
This is very good, freaking kudos to the interviewer for being up to the task
What a terrific interview!
Best interview to Steven Wilson so far! I enjoyed it a lot! Thanks for sharing it!!!
Great interview!
37:28 It kind of reminds me of the Sartrean concept of living in 'bad faith'.
Really enjoyed this. Thanks. The interviewer is fantastic, asking the kind of intelligent and challenging questions that bring the best out of Steven in his honest and detailed responses. Well done to everyone!
Great job Catalin, it would be so nice to hear Zan playing some beautiful music in background. I miss so much those days. Once again, congratulations for that great interview !
Wow! What an intelligent and absorbing interview. Well done both.
Such words of wisdom! Kudos.
Great interview, from both sides, interviewed and interviewer
Great interview. Very well informed host and clever questions. SW, a genius.
What a great interview. The interviewer wasn't afraid to ask direct questions.
When Steven mentioned Jeff Buckley, it just brought all those feelings. Just like listening to his song Perfect Life for the first time with Dead Can Dance or This Mortal Coil mentioned...powerful stuff
I truly enjoyed this. Absorbed the words like it was my language Steven is talking in.
Great interview, thanks guys
Such an amazing interview, and thanks a lot for the last question!
This was a very good interview, thank you for sharing !
There are some Jeff Buckley moments on this album with guitar progression, for sure. Loved he mentioned Jeff here in interview. Amazing interview, loved it!
This was as good as it can possibly get! With a slightly emotional touch at the ending, at least for all the PT fans.
As much as I'd love another Porcupine Tree record I respect the honesty of his answer. I'd still love to hear him collaborate with those guys again though is some capacity because they're all great musicians whose particular imprint helped make those albums so good. Gavin and Richard especially have such unique musical voices that worked incredibly well with Steven's writing. I miss those amazing soundscapes.
Incredible interview!
felicitari pentru interviu!
So detailed and engaging! Loved the execution of the interview! Thank you so much for this!
damn,that was so epic.honest and straight to the point..love and respect
Best SW interview I've seen. Good work! 😁
Brilliant Interview, well done. Guess we'll never find out where the name Porcupine Tree came from though!
Naruhodo,
A reasonable explanation of "The Sound of Muzak".
Once again, thank you for the insights, Sir.
Very interesting about "paralysis" in James Joyces Dubliners...read them bc of that mention...Ty SW!
Great interview!
"The name Porcupine Tree is just....a name". Amen to that.
Excellent interview and a very prepared interviewer (although, sometimes his enthusiasm of interviewing Steven Wilson is funny)
Fantastic interview!