A Conversation Between Sparks and Cate Blanchett
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- Опубліковано 6 лют 2025
- As they head to Australia for 4 live shows, Ron and Russell Mael of Sparks caught up with Cate Blanchett and talked fashion tips, cosplay, magpies, lamingtons, dance moves and more.
Thu, 26 Oct 2023 Palais Theatre, Melbourne
Sun, 29 Oct 2023 Harvest Rock Festival, Adelaide
Tue, 31 Oct 2023 Opera House, Sydney
Thu, 2 Nov 2023 Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane
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Three wonders of the world in one video
Sparks and Cate Blanchett. In a world of chaos, it's pure joy seeing these 3 😃❤️
such warmth and respect for and from all. she is a such a fan girl. OFC SHE gets to talk to them ... us, well... we get to watch.
Absolument d'accord 👍
I've been digging these guys since 1977. They are so creative and unique.
Ron is 78, Russell is 75, still going strong, it's just amazing
Her genuine excitement is ALL OF US
When I was a teenager I had a crush on Russell. Now nearly 50 years later I have a crush on both brothers. Very complicated and unfulfilled ❤😂❤
I'm a very heterosexual man in my fifties, but when I was 8 even I had a crush on Russell. 😁
Ron, Russel and Cate together? This is heaven!
With love from England
These guys are so amazing! I love them. And Cate. And magpies!
Shorts as a state of mind... you know damn well that'll spark a new Sparks tune.
love to sparks and cate from oz
Learned many amazing new things here, such as the fact that Ron actually has feet! Truly great video, thanks for being fine people 💕
This is such a lovely conversation! I already watched it numerous times. It definitely would be great if we got to see or listen to something like that more often, where Ron and Russell just chat a bit with a lovely friend!
They all so nice 😊 i love Sparks and Cate!!
With all the troubles in the world right now just a joy watching 3 beautiful people have a lovely innocent chat which made me smile the whole way through. Loved Sparks ever since 1975ish when I went to see them at the Liverpool Empire 😍
Love you all!🥰🇨🇦
Ça dois faire 15 ans je vous écoute et j'en ai que 30 🎉🎉
Love EVERYONE here.
Love the interview! I'm a new Sparks fan ever since I saw the trailer for the Edgar Wright documentary. I just bought a poster of Sparks, the one from LONDON 1974 where Ron is holding a pair of sunglasses and Russell is wearing a red glove! And Cate is always fabulous!
I searched for books about Sparks, there are two!: _Sparks: No. 1 Songs in Heaven_ and _Talent Is an Asset: The Story of Sparks_
Cate is the best for supporting Sparks.
There is also:Sparks 1974 by Laura Shenton.I can recommend it its very funny.
This is so sweet I feel a strong urge to share something here. I'll never meet Ron and Russell: so I can't tell them the story; and the person whose story it is, isn't in the habit of telling it.
I have an ex-girlfriend who used to be a stage manager at Sage Gateshead. In February 2006, she stage-managed the "Hello Young Lovers" gig at The Sage and came home saying, "Wow! What a great gig. And what lovely guys." Please understand this. Stage managers ALWAYS come home after a gig, bitching about the headline act, (or, at least, the frontman of the headline act,) describing - in a good deal of detail - what an *ssh*le they were. Always, without fail! Except not so with Sparks. It is possible to be a great songwriter and/or live performer and still be a warm and generous human being; and Ron & Russell are the living proof.
As someone from the suburbs of Melbourne I am literally buzzing right now finding out you have been here in my home city for this many days already! Ahhh so excited. Hope you visit the Dandenong Ranges while you are here.
Such a delightful interview!
Hello from Los Angeles. Love the genuine connection on display ❤! See you folks at the Taj Mahal with magpies, shorts, Cate Cosplay, Lamingtons, the Halloween set, and pumpkin suit(s). Have a great set in Australia. Break a leg! ❤
It's all so charming
I had a blast hanging out with you guys during the Cool Places tour!
Triple adoration! So happy for Australia! Just hope you both survive the magpies! 😂
Hitchcock understood that danger.
Just come home safe! 🤗
Omggg Legends ❤
Just love the song and the video. Its been non stop on my playlist
Sparks at the Sydney Opera House on Halloween is definitely a treat. Those lucky Aussies.
Great interview, she's cool!
What a wonderful conversation! I loved every second of it!
Today it's the 23rd of October, and I haven't been like a hawk, looking for any sign of them lately, so I haven't seen any pictures of Ron and Russell wearing "short shorts" in Australia. Yet, I might say. It would be a mixed feelings experience to do.
I'm not sure I would howl of excitement.. On the other side, if they are happy, I am happy, whatever they wear 💖💖💖😁 (Russell is an ikon!)
I know I wouldn't use that kind of outfit, but for the opposite reason 😆🙄
Cate seems like a fantastic person, that kind you just love to spend time together with 😄
I don't know much about her, except for she is an amazing actress 👏👏👏👏👏, but now I know she's an awesome person too. Like if I ever doubted, she loves Sparks, and Ron and Russell love her😃!
I love this friendship 😁
Wonderful way to start the week on a creative note.
This is such a wonderful, fun interview! Vaye and the Maels each bring out the sparkle in the other.
I typed Cate but autocorrect had other ideas.
Seeing you in Brisbane next Thursday. Very excited.
Last time I saw you live was in York Uni (UK) in 1974.
That was so wholesome! Thank you for this wonderful interview, I thoroughly enjoyed it
Marvellous !
Can’t wait to see you in Brisbane xxx
I'm a fellow musician and I loved that video with Cate Blanchet dancing,very good but I find it interesting how much Ron and Russell look and sound alike when Ron actually smiles and talks,they definitely look like brothers and why don't we call regular pants longs?,I'm actually wearing a pair of long longs right now! Bob
can't wait to see them in Brisbane! My favourite song is I Married A Martian, but Get In The Swing is the song that turned me onto Sparks back in 1975, got 15 of their albums on vinyl, but they are kind of hard to find...Much respect to the Mael brothers, welcome to OZ!
Melbourne was absolutely incredible! They were amazing. The band was tight. The sound was superb. The audience was going crazy with love and excitement. By the end Ron and Russ seemed as overwhelmed by the reception as we were for having them. I've never experienced a gig like it with any other band/musician before.
I can't wait for the rest of Australia to experience them!
can't wait and I'm glad we have the perfect QLD weather for them!@@funeralgothatoo5814
I love you three. I hope all Australians feel lucky ducks for having a Halloween themed sparks show
I can't go to see them, I can't believe they are coming here and I will have to miss it! I hope they like it here in Australia!
Yes, wonderful people!
YES WE DO
Shorts in Australia (I’m in Brisbane), our shorts are usually around knee length if that makes you feel more comfy x
Guys, you are marvelous! I've got the feeling a longer conversation would also be nice. Not in the interview format but just a chat about life in general and all that.
The things you stumble across on UA-cam, this is so entertaining.
Three Legends ❤❤❤
So glad these three hooked up. Brilliant.
Cate Blanchett- Sparks bestie 🤗
That Hollywood Bowl show was perfection ❤🎉😊
Gosh, should we bring treats for the Opera House gig then? See you in Sydney next week!
"shorts is a state of mind" sounds like the title of a Sparks tracks.
Perfecto!!!
oh boys... i love you. i have seen you on tv in disco 2001 in germany, i believe that is 100 years ago. and i found you very weird, very funny, and complete different. and you are still there, making music, which is the opposite of boring contemporary noise on the radio... i love it. and cate... oh cate... you fit very well to these two guys. greetings from the deep south of upper franconia. fp. and sorry for lower keys, i am missing my shift keys. have a lot of fun in australia.
Пацаны вообще ребята!
Beautiful!With love,frome Ukraine!Modesty plays,rules😊
i beg these guys to play lets go surfing off sensless violins
Magpie swooping season is over it seems boys. Haven't been swooped for a few weeks now (in country Victoria). Looking forward to the show at the Palais on Thursday night. From Macca to the Maels in six days.
When I'm with you is my favorite Sparks song the video is funny too,Cate is a good actress and she's from Melbourne like me 😊
Please make your concert available for England too bye on DVD
Long 🩳 to everyone 🥸
💖💖💖
Cate ❤❤
Absolutely brilliant, they get on very well together as a trio, maybe Kate can start playing the drums next 😂🇮🇪☘️
The Mael brothers must have made a deal with the devil. Marginal success in the pop world, but also immortality and boundless energy.
Ausgezeichnet!
Ron noticing a Cate cosplayer dancing in the audience, only to see her disappear into the crowd when the song was over, sounds like the premise of a Sparks song.
And if a Sparks song like that *does* come out I DEMAND RESTITUTION!!!!!!!!!
Something great to see here
I seen them in '77 as well. When they were in NYC this year, they seemed like they left out some of my favs. I wonder if was jet lag from coming back to states from Europe.
Love Sparks full stop
They can go ride the rollercoaster next door at Luna Park in between sets like Gillian Welch and David Rawlings did.
Maybe Ron and Russell can also try pavlova? I’m truly excited for all the fans who will see Sparks in Oz.
What is pavlova?
It’s a meringue-based dessert and it’s delicious! I had some when I was in Australia years ago. Pavlova is popular in both Oz and New Zealand.
@@shellys.2110
Thank you. Yep, that sounds yummy 😊
I'm British and somehow two Americans and an Australian talking seemed incredibly English.
I’ve always thought the Sparks boys had a more European than American vibe, and Cate is quite posh for an Aussie, so it makes sense.
Dear Sparks, please play "Dick Around" at your Brisbane show. Thank you.
Favourite song: Lawnmower? I'm actually doing some voluntary work in Thrupp, near Stroud tomorrow - true story!
As in the introduction to the start of the video.
If things don't pan out with Cate's mum, I'm sure you'll find a good lamington before the Melbourne gig from one of the cake shops on Acland Street near the Palais!!!
Она самая лучшая❤Кейт Бланшетт была в роли Галадриэль❤я просто восторге от неё 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 у меня даже есть кольцо Галадриэль нэнья 8:26
We where shorts in Barnsley in snow 😂 lol
Кейт❤Бланшетт❤австралийская актриса самая лучшая❤ 0:55 😊❤красивая❤очень 😍❤она мне очень нравится❤сильно 😍❤нравится 🤗🤗🤗🤗☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Мне очень нравится 😍❤Кейт Бланшетт❤австралийская актриса❤❤❤❤ я её обожаю 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 самая лучшая❤она в роли Галадриэль❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤для меня Кейт Бланшетт австралийская актриса на всегда останется Галадриэль❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤солнышко яркое золотая она❤
I love Russ's Black/Red shirt, reminds me of a medieval shoulder cloak.
Never knew Cate was a great fan of the Sparks
What ever you downloaded about Maggie's is true if you are walking past trees or riding a bike .
They are wonderful parents with one only to feed
This is a difficult task and both parents are run off their feet .
I have watched them and respect them as a natural beauty
vocal Orchestra Calling rain is coming .
So don't wear a helmet it will look too funny😅😂 if the Maggie's were not swooping .
😊
the pineapple! beyond cute.
GOD'S BLESSING
I know they joke around a lot, but part of me hopes they weren't joking about a whole Halloween-themed show, that would be awesome. :D Either way, Australians are getting a real treat having Sparks visit for the first time in 20-something years!
I was about to disagree, but then I Googled, it was 2001 when I saw them at The Metro in Sydney. Fantastic night!
i thought they lived in the uk ?
Oh come on, So Cali guys know what shorts are! Wear them well!
Crickets for the Marvel comment 😂or a nice edit!
Im thinking to myself"she is so lucky lol"
Might pelt the stage with lamingtons at gig's end then. The Palais is a gorgeous art deco theatre and perfect for Sparks, Anyone in Melbourne know who the 'support' is? Apparently there is one. Probably an act to avoid,
Я так хочу чтобы Кейт❤Бланшетт австралийская 🇦🇺 актриса услышала меня❤пожалуйста 🥺❤прошу 🙏🙏🙏 я очень сильно хочу чтобы Кейт❤Бланшетт австралийская актриса увидела моё видео я для неё сделала 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤пожалуйста пожалуйста я очень сильно хочу чтобы Кейт. Бланшетт увидела моё видео в ютубе❤
And the Brazil agent?
Gammon SOCKS
SKINNY ANKLES ......LL
They can cover your ankles in a new dimension of comfort. 😊
Dude has a John Waters mustache!
Я очень хочу чтобы❤Кейт Бланшетт услышала меня 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 я очень хочу чтобы Кейт Бланшетт австралийская актриса услышала меня❤пожалуйста умоляю вас 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 умоляю пожалуйста умоляю я очень прошу вас я очень хочу чтобы Кейт Бланшетт заметила меня❤😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
Some forms of movement dont fit with wearing shorts 😅😂😊
Hilarious 😊
Oh Halloween is huge in Brisbane. Just wear a sun hat which will keep the magpies away
Hehehe Hehehe free forms
I wish I could wear shorts indefinitely. Without fear of leg hypo.
Russell Mael does NOT look like a or even really sound like a 75 year old man.
4/29/24
12:48 PM
Alright.
Yes I love the music created by the legendary SPARKS! However,
That interview was terrible. The lady in my opinion is a perfect example of people with high profile jobs. That can't do the job in a impressive and outstanding way!
No interesting questions. Nothing to learn from SPARKS, through her. was it me, but they seemed to be not authentically relaxed. During the so-called interview...
Oh well!