"Tahlia you don't want a normal life, go out in the world, travel, share your talent" that really touched me, here she is sharing with us. I honestly appreciate her talent, she is a true artist
God, this just hit me so hard: “When I realized that so many other women have gone through what I've gone through, unfortunately, which is that part of being a woman, that kind of free emotional labor that we put into all of our relationships, that unpaid work of nurturing, and it’s something that we’re just taught. I come from a generation where, as a woman, I was taught that ‘your Prince Charming would choose you, and when he did, you were grateful’. And it was more about you being chosen than what you need.”
My teenage daughter took me to see FKA at The Fox in Oakland, CA on 11/6/19 . I snuck out before the show ended to buy the Magdalene vinyl record for her, and somehow unknowingly ended up to be the first in line for Twigs to sign the merch after the show! So, there I was suddenly face-to-face with Twigs and completely speechless. She was so sweet and she had this intense gaze that just says, “I see you”. My daughter and I still laugh about the experience and let me tell you...TWIGS WAS THE BEST F**KING SHOW I’VE EVER SEEN IN MY LIFE!!!!!! And I have been to tons of concerts at my ripe old age of 50. :-)
Math was never my strong suit. I want to see her in concert, but I think I’m allowing my blindness to prevent that. I want to purchase tickets. I have mostly lint my pockets. one of three options. 1. Pay for a person to assist for that day (a PCA) personal care attendant to attend. 2. Going alone, trusting a Lyft driver, trusting strangers to (in many ways) guide me, trusting.... and hoping the visual aspects of the show won’t be completely lost to me. OR (non) option number 3. Stay home and sulk... lol This has been two of the hardest years of my existence - needed the reminder to push through.
She must be a great listener. She has such a calming aura and seems like she knows it. I love the mysterious confidence she has, a true and inspiring performer, what a time to be alive 🖤
This is the MOST beautiful interview ever. Wow! as a young woman in my mid 20s, she spoke to every single aspect of my soul. I feel touched and seem in a very good way.
She's so special. Such a beautiful soul. I'm so glad her mother was a mother and natured and appreciated her talent at such a young age. It's just so beautiful. Genuinely as a person I'm jealous because I never got that from my parents and never will but also as a person I'm so happy for her and it brings me so much joy that she has the platform she does now. Such a special, authentic artist.
You're special. I'm happy she's here too and that you said this. Watching this interview gives me hope as an artist that I can understand my own process through art I've made.
I feel like every young woman should watch this. I feel so empowered to just be me and choose what i need and not care. She's so chill and in tune with herself. Shout out to her mum for being such a great influence of independence and curiosity!
It makes me uncomfortable at times (not really here in this interview). Sometimes I feel like he’s mansplaining, but I might just be flexing my own baggage here
@@galeforce579 I noticed too. It's like a forced empathy kinda thing where he describes someone else's internal state as if it were true. It's not wildly inappropriate but he could also phrase it as a question to let twigs answer on her own. I guess it builds intimacy but has the risk factor of being off. He must trust his intuition a lot.
Deatrix yeah it’s definitely interesting, I find he sometimes asks questions that would definitely irk me if I was the one being interviewed. I guess he has somewhat of a relationship with the people he interviews and would know how to approach questions, still a strange dynamic
Not usually a fan of Twig's kind of music (Abstract/Avant-garde etc), I liked Two weeks, but just hadn't really listened to her much. Then I listened to Magdalene and I was just blown away by how raw and visceral the songs are. Fallen angel...WOW just incredible. Cellophane, when that final booming 'Didn't I do it for you' is just INCREDIBLE. Sad day... so brilliant. Anyway, FKA Twigs has a brand new fan in me. A true artist. Her Joules Holland performance of Mary Magdalene was fucking amazing incredible- when she started her sword choreography, I was just blown away. Legend in the making
Fluently Fletch. You may not have enjoyed her music at first but you still stuck around to see her latest work. I totally felt/been through how you feel !!
Matthew Poole it really does ! Makes me think about how in a relationship we imbibe the experiences together that when we lose the relationship then we need to relearn ourselves
I love how she thinks. No matter who my fav artist is or what my favorite top 40 song may be. Fka will always be my top artist. Her and Tinashe are gems
@@tscolicious professional review and public review is not the same thing. Example, Okami (2006) a video game released on Ps2 had the best review, but sell not a lot. Now in our era, everyone coule agree that this game is a masterpiece. It's the same thing for the game Earthbound. But yes this album is a masterpiece.
I always looked up to her and Tinashe. FKA is so soft spoken and strong, beautiful and unique, muscles and graceful, different and soothing. both of them are so empowering to me as female figures who are strong and talented and femme.
this is an amazing interview, the flow is great and you let her sort of guide the conversation by inquiring about whatever she’s on about, we love to hear what’s going on in her mind and it makes for an interesting and truthful interview. Thank you thank you
@@kpacubo. I Said that exact sentence to my brother while watching this interview ...he has a psychological approach to his interviewing techniques Mr Lowe
For anyone wondering (like i was) if the FKA stands for Formerly Known As, she says it doesnt. She had to change Twigs due to a band already using the name. She says she wanted a few strong sounding capital letters preceding twigs and FKA just worked. It could have been FK1 or AFK but she just liked FKA for whatever reason. Anyway, she's beautiful and talented. Thanks for coming to my TED talk.
twigs is absolutely breathtaking, inside and out. So enigmatic yet transparent and honest at the same time. She’s such an inimitable soul. She is a walking art form.
I always comeback to this interview to hear her talk about the conversation with her mother: "Tahlia you don't want a normal life, go out in the world, travel, share your talent"
she's so beautiful and gentle, I could cry. I've never seen her aside from in photos and magazines, but seeing her facial expressions and listening to her speak, i'm literally in love. how can the interviewer look her in the eye and not melt
Zane is a true master at interviewing. It always feels like a genuine conversation. He's gifted at extracting information and reframing when needed. Much respect!!
Idk he does a lot of "blahblahblah it's like this, right?" Which is awkward, sometimes it seems like they agree such to keep it from being awkward, or they say, "oh no actually it's like this". I enjoy it overall, and it is more conversational but idk just saying some thoughts really
That was a truly inspirational interview. The softness and delicateness but also the strength that she shared was so enduring and something to be celebrated. So thankful I was able to witness that and all of her beauty especially through her music, I feel lucky to be able to intertwine those thoughts and words that she expressed so beautifully and openly into my views about life and art.
am i the only one that likes how in the beginning she was shy and quiet but when she gets comfortable with the person she's talking to, she started talking more and you can hear how she raised her voice volume. *i love that*
Haven’t watched the Kanye interview but I imagine it’s something like this... 2 hours of Kanye babbling to get something of any value for the masses. 1/2 an hour of FKA Twigs is deep enough for people to ponder.
The dedication she puts in her art is unbelievable and inspiring. You can tell how much work she puts into a performance to make it perfectly fits her vision. From her vocals, to attires, to her movements and even dancers poses. And considering her underprivileged upbringing makes her even more admirable.
He called her precocious, and she took offense to that but in truth its accurate description of her then youth abilities and talents. So which means her youth wasn't all that nice...and then in the next moment, she said so..wow. I'm glad its all over now..
Everyday Man Fit yes!! I totally agree with those two, especially the magical Thom. Also, have you listened to Grimes - ‘so heavy I fell through the earth’ and Sevdaliza - any of her music and Moses Sumney ‘lonely world’, an invitation to hear other incredible, and possibly not as well known, artists?! 😊
This guy is true to his art as she is true to hers and this makes for an amazing interview. I love the fact he sees her as the artist she truly is and truly focuses on the right questions to ask. They flow through it so effortlessly and beautifully.
It’s crazy how for some reason I’ve listened to this project so many times and loved it but I couldn’t listen/watch this interview until today. And I’ve had it on “watch later” for a year and today was the day my mind /heart /universe said it was time and it’s probably the best thing I’ve seen in a very long time! I just love this human being.
this is an amazing interview. i love the questions and the space that the interviewer gives. He does a really good job of following what she says and then leading to new prompts. really fascinating to get a look into her head and world
she told her stylist to give her "renaissance casual" look. at her
OH HI KIN, you have taste wow
Omg you're a Twigs stan the taste of it all
That dress isn't Renaissance style.
It's a Stacey Nishimoto dress
I love Stacey's dresses they're beautiful. I'd say more Laura Ingalls as opposed to "medieval" lol
"Tahlia you don't want a normal life, go out in the world, travel, share your talent" that really touched me, here she is sharing with us. I honestly appreciate her talent, she is a true artist
Mlungisi Sabela yes it was very touching
I agree
Anna Mailowa 8:46 no worries !
God, this just hit me so hard:
“When I realized that so many other women have gone through what I've gone through, unfortunately, which is that part of being a woman, that kind of free emotional labor that we put into all of our relationships, that unpaid work of nurturing, and it’s something that we’re just taught. I come from a generation where, as a woman, I was taught that ‘your Prince Charming would choose you, and when he did, you were grateful’. And it was more about you being chosen than what you need.”
TheCatalystsForChange I’m listening to her say this right now... this quote is so extremely underrated.
Sunny Days this is so beautifully said !!
Great comment
You should choose your man, and learn how to do so wisely. That is if you want a grown up man and not a child as your partner.
such strong words, I can relate for sure x
My teenage daughter took me to see FKA at The Fox in Oakland, CA on 11/6/19 . I snuck out before the show ended to buy the Magdalene vinyl record for her, and somehow unknowingly ended up to be the first in line for Twigs to sign the merch after the show! So, there I was suddenly face-to-face with Twigs and completely speechless. She was so sweet and she had this intense gaze that just says, “I see you”. My daughter and I still laugh about the experience and let me tell you...TWIGS WAS THE BEST F**KING SHOW I’VE EVER SEEN IN MY LIFE!!!!!! And I have been to tons of concerts at my ripe old age of 50. :-)
Sequester Grundelplith, M.D. this is so cute!! Wow lucky for you!
I'm so excited to hear that she was in Oakland. My old stomping grounds :) . I am so glad you got to experience this with your daughter.
This is such a lovely story. Thank you for sharing. Her eyes do speak don’t they? I can only imagine how captivating she is in person.
u are such a cool mum !!
ur the best mom
My Happy Math Lesson for the day: *”Preparation + Opportunity = Success.”*
That's a very old saying! I'm glad she brought it up in this interview because it is so true.
Math was never my strong suit. I want to see her in concert, but I think I’m allowing my blindness to prevent that. I want to purchase tickets. I have mostly lint my pockets. one of three options. 1. Pay for a person to assist for that day (a PCA) personal care attendant to attend. 2. Going alone, trusting a Lyft driver, trusting strangers to (in many ways) guide me, trusting.... and hoping the visual aspects of the show won’t be completely lost to me. OR (non) option number 3. Stay home and sulk... lol This has been two of the hardest years of my existence - needed the reminder to push through.
@@DreamingInTechnicolor Just go and FEEL her music and her voice and the energy... it's worth it!
Yeah, I wish she’d given credit to zig ziglar though...
@DeGraff Nancy ☺️ you’re right. sometimes I need to get out of my head and try to make something happen, It’s worth the attempt.
When a woman works through her trauma and sits in her power.... I love her energy ♀️💖
💓💖
❤️🌺
every human must have the time and privilege to do this. we need to encourage this self discovery always. its vital to humanity's brain.
@@calisubscript.c0m opportunity. Always. Giving back.
🤣😂🤣🤢🤢🤢
I love her speaking voice, I know I’m not alone in this lmao
Can you hear her slight lisp ohmygod!! Adorbs
First time hearing her speak
Ikr so pretty
It's so soft and beautiful.
She must be a great listener. She has such a calming aura and seems like she knows it. I love the mysterious confidence she has, a true and inspiring performer, what a time to be alive 🖤
It’s because she’s a grown woman who has her shit mostly figured out
This is the MOST beautiful interview ever. Wow! as a young woman in my mid 20s, she spoke to every single aspect of my soul. I feel touched and seem in a very good way.
AmbarIPO same omg she really gets it and is able to articulate her thoughts really well
same!
Dont sh.t yourself
She's so special. Such a beautiful soul. I'm so glad her mother was a mother and natured and appreciated her talent at such a young age. It's just so beautiful. Genuinely as a person I'm jealous because I never got that from my parents and never will but also as a person I'm so happy for her and it brings me so much joy that she has the platform she does now. Such a special, authentic artist.
NuclearSeason wow I agree
NuclearSeason I know ! the part about her mother telling her to go live the life she wants to live just shows how supportive/real her mother was !
You're special. I'm happy she's here too and that you said this. Watching this interview gives me hope as an artist that I can understand my own process through art I've made.
I feel like every young woman should watch this. I feel so empowered to just be me and choose what i need and not care. She's so chill and in tune with herself. Shout out to her mum for being such a great influence of independence and curiosity!
no this comment is golden ~ agreeable through and through
The curtain, the set,the look omg everything is so purposely extra.
Even your comment conveys your gayness
Alex G. I... a drag
But so appropriate
@@fleaship6134 what exactly does that mean? It's not even an English word. Reeks of an unintelligent, and massive ignorant chap
Magdalene is breathtaking. I've never had an album make me say "F*** Yes!" as many times as it did.
Gurl you can write fuck on TH-cam it's all good sis 😂
Yes
he has a very psychological approach to this interview, rly interesting to see his craft
exactly I love his interviews he asks great questions
Zane Lowe is best of the best. He can disagree and the mood of the exchange won't change.
It makes me uncomfortable at times (not really here in this interview). Sometimes I feel like he’s mansplaining, but I might just be flexing my own baggage here
@@galeforce579 I noticed too. It's like a forced empathy kinda thing where he describes someone else's internal state as if it were true. It's not wildly inappropriate but he could also phrase it as a question to let twigs answer on her own. I guess it builds intimacy but has the risk factor of being off. He must trust his intuition a lot.
Deatrix yeah it’s definitely interesting, I find he sometimes asks questions that would definitely irk me if I was the one being interviewed. I guess he has somewhat of a relationship with the people he interviews and would know how to approach questions, still a strange dynamic
Not usually a fan of Twig's kind of music (Abstract/Avant-garde etc), I liked Two weeks, but just hadn't really listened to her much. Then I listened to Magdalene and I was just blown away by how raw and visceral the songs are. Fallen angel...WOW just incredible. Cellophane, when that final booming 'Didn't I do it for you' is just INCREDIBLE. Sad day... so brilliant. Anyway, FKA Twigs has a brand new fan in me. A true artist. Her Joules Holland performance of Mary Magdalene was fucking amazing incredible- when she started her sword choreography, I was just blown away.
Legend in the making
Fluently Fletch. You may not have enjoyed her music at first but you still stuck around to see her latest work. I totally felt/been through how you feel !!
Twigs is like a siren: you listen to her voice and you get more and more mesmerized by it
It’s fallen ALIEN not angel haha. Easy to slip up tho
You'd like some of her old stuff too just have to give it a listen
@@ToxicFunnyNes I will!
"...turning up at that school, as a scholarship kid with a working-class mom, single-parent, only black girl in that school..."
I Felt this. This was my life.
Well, looks like I’m taking a Necessary 36 minute break. 😊
I love the laid backness she has to her
I can’t get over Chloe Zhao introducing twigs to wushu while they were lonely at Cannes!! Her mind!!!
Need a twigs directed by Chloe Zhao video
therm556 want a story !!!
That was definitely one of the best interviews I’ve ever saw in my whole life
That ‘unmeshing’ explanation really hit different.
Matthew Poole it really does ! Makes me think about how in a relationship we imbibe the experiences together that when we lose the relationship then we need to relearn ourselves
The contrast of her eccentric/badass live performances with her adorable down to earth interviews is beautiful
good interviewer, thank god, she deserved to have someone listen to her
I love how she thinks. No matter who my fav artist is or what my favorite top 40 song may be. Fka will always be my top artist. Her and Tinashe are gems
The Grammy awards are shook.. they weren’t ready. Not that they mean shit but still
She's honestly breathtaking.
She dropped album of the year and most people wont even realize it.
OneInchDeep Banks dropped album of the year actually
Shannon barr ahh banks is good but different level completely
Many publications and review aggregators realized it, stop throwing out statements like this as if she barely gets any recognition
@@tscolicious professional review and public review is not the same thing. Example, Okami (2006) a video game released on Ps2 had the best review, but sell not a lot. Now in our era, everyone coule agree that this game is a masterpiece. It's the same thing for the game Earthbound. But yes this album is a masterpiece.
Honestly, she probably doesn't give a scheisse :P
She is Art.
I always looked up to her and Tinashe. FKA is so soft spoken and strong, beautiful and unique, muscles and graceful, different and soothing. both of them are so empowering to me as female figures who are strong and talented and femme.
Incredible conversation, props to Zane for warmly coaxing out the profound origins of FKA twigs' personal creative process and vision.
she's the most eloquent, intelligent and creative woman in music, can't wait for her next 10 years
this is an amazing interview, the flow is great and you let her sort of guide the conversation by inquiring about whatever she’s on about, we love to hear what’s going on in her mind and it makes for an interesting and truthful interview. Thank you thank you
zane lowe one of the greatest to ever do it
@@kpacubo. I Said that exact sentence to my brother while watching this interview ...he has a psychological approach to his interviewing techniques Mr Lowe
“Finding My Voice Without Societies Whispers...”
I feel like I’m on a cloud or in heaven or whatever anytime she speaks omg !
For anyone wondering (like i was) if the FKA stands for Formerly Known As, she says it doesnt. She had to change Twigs due to a band already using the name. She says she wanted a few strong sounding capital letters preceding twigs and FKA just worked. It could have been FK1 or AFK but she just liked FKA for whatever reason. Anyway, she's beautiful and talented. Thanks for coming to my TED talk.
Her poise, transparency and clarity of self...Love.
When she said the part about her mom & the TV dinners...wow. Incredible.
Kinda feels like a classic interview. So many little pearls of wisdom.
She reminds me in so many ways of Kate Bush. Both true multitalent geniuses, who are breaking boundries, whilst being SO modest about it.
NostromoFidanza underrated comment here !
I like how he’s not like what do mean by you were the only black kid “shockingly” like they do on tv
"PRECOCIOUS??" lol she snapped.
What a precious individual. Love her aura.
Stream Magdalene
I need Kelsey Lu and FKA Twigs to make an album together or at least have a collab
Fuck Y E S ohmygod
Yes.
I imagine her and Florence having a very calm, very intelligent conversation.
She was unbelievable live. Truly one of the most underrated queens.
she has the cutest laugh in the WORLD
They can talk all the shit they want Zane Lowe he’s a great interviewer.
She's so intelligent and interesting and beautiful, I can't even
twigs is absolutely breathtaking, inside and out. So enigmatic yet transparent and honest at the same time. She’s such an inimitable soul. She is a walking art form.
Bro I’m so attracted to this woman she so sweet🖤
I respect what she has to say and what she does so much. She has some real wisdom that's worth absorbing.
I always comeback to this interview to hear her talk about the conversation with her mother: "Tahlia you don't want a normal life, go out in the world, travel, share your talent"
I love her and BANKS, they came up around the same time and watching them grow as I went through my teens so great
she's so beautiful and gentle, I could cry. I've never seen her aside from in photos and magazines, but seeing her facial expressions and listening to her speak, i'm literally in love. how can the interviewer look her in the eye and not melt
I love how laid-back this interview is. Also, 33:20 is some real talk.
Zane is a true master at interviewing. It always feels like a genuine conversation. He's gifted at extracting information and reframing when needed. Much respect!!
Idk he does a lot of "blahblahblah it's like this, right?" Which is awkward, sometimes it seems like they agree such to keep it from being awkward, or they say, "oh no actually it's like this".
I enjoy it overall, and it is more conversational but idk just saying some thoughts really
That was a truly inspirational interview. The softness and delicateness but also the strength that she shared was so enduring and something to be celebrated. So thankful I was able to witness that and all of her beauty especially through her music, I feel lucky to be able to intertwine those thoughts and words that she expressed so beautifully and openly into my views about life and art.
She is very special... 😵
Does anyone else think her laugh is so cute?!
I didn't plan on watching that whole interview but here I am
Bahahaha "Precocious!!!" the shade. Love that she clocked it and was like nah sis, shit was mad CUTE!!!! xx
“I’ve got an idea. All I need is 3 elephants, a shoelace, a penguin and a large umbrella.”
I LOVE her outfit sooooo much ugh, wish I could dress like that
You can. Go for it m8. Or put your own twist and own it
Twigs talking about how she is herself that she is the one in this body and how she has to take responsibility for it, spoke true within me !
Felt. I’m still learning that.
She is a artpiece herself - for the eye, for your ears, and for your mind and soul. Everything with her just cleanse me and now I feel reborn.
Zane Lowe is a wonderful interviewer!
Zane is one of the best interviewers. Class A chap
Shes an angel
am i the only one that likes how in the beginning she was shy and quiet but when she gets comfortable with the person she's talking to, she started talking more and you can hear how she raised her voice volume. *i love that*
Watching this now knowing what she went through with Shia...
i think most of the record was written about robert and her tumors which was before she met that abuser
😂😂🤣😂🤦♂️
Any evidence for that ?
Over 2 hours of Kanye babbling but just over half an hour of FKA twigs. Come on now, Zane. You buggin'!
Lol! She said she had rehearsal after this interview but I agree
@@intertwinedwithgold8250 I typed the comment before I heard that bit. My bad. lol.
Haven’t watched the Kanye interview but I imagine it’s something like this...
2 hours of Kanye babbling to get something of any value for the masses.
1/2 an hour of FKA Twigs is deep enough for people to ponder.
@@intertwinedwithgold8250 they could have interviewed her any other day, any of time. We were robbed.
Likes are at 666 right now so I´ll leave it like that just for Lilith
The dedication she puts in her art is unbelievable and inspiring. You can tell how much work she puts into a performance to make it perfectly fits her vision. From her vocals, to attires, to her movements and even dancers poses. And considering her underprivileged upbringing makes her even more admirable.
She's so soft spoken.
She is as fascinating when talking as her music is when I'm listening.
“Finding my voice without societies whispers” - wisdom that is so far beyond her years and so elegantly put ❤️
Imagine her teaming up with kanye...
This interview was the greatest thing I've ever seen. I'm speechless. There's so much I want to say but she's left me speechless. ❤🌼❤🌼❤🌼
13:50 I just had this sort of revelation myself and it is powerful. I love that artists like her are open about their mental health battles.
when she said the first word „yes“ my heart melted by her pretty voice
He called her precocious, and she took offense to that but in truth its accurate description of her then youth abilities and talents. So which means her youth wasn't all that nice...and then in the next moment, she said so..wow. I'm glad its all over now..
She has the prettiest lip shape
i have a very unhealthy crush on this woman
This album has put her up there with the likes of Thom Yorke & Bjork imo, who are 2 of my favourites. What a great album, what a great artist!
Everyday Man Fit yes!! I totally agree with those two, especially the magical Thom. Also, have you listened to Grimes - ‘so heavy I fell through the earth’ and Sevdaliza - any of her music and Moses Sumney ‘lonely world’, an invitation to hear other incredible, and possibly not as well known, artists?! 😊
She did not like being called precocious 🙃
does anybody have any clue what boots she's wearing? I'm obsessed!
This guy is true to his art as she is true to hers and this makes for an amazing interview. I love the fact he sees her as the artist she truly is and truly focuses on the right questions to ask. They flow through it so effortlessly and beautifully.
If my voice was like twigs, I’d never shut up 😍!
Her speaking voice is so beautiful, calming and also there is vulnerability in her voice.⭐️
It’s crazy how for some reason I’ve listened to this project so many times and loved it but I couldn’t listen/watch this interview until today. And I’ve had it on “watch later” for a year and today was the day my mind /heart /universe said it was time and it’s probably the best thing I’ve seen in a very long time!
I just love this human being.
this is an amazing interview. i love the questions and the space that the interviewer gives. He does a really good job of following what she says and then leading to new prompts. really fascinating to get a look into her head and world
"I'm more than enough. You can't even handle it."
23:45 she really threw a gem out right there
5:08 she keep laughing lmao
I wonder if I was the only one who looked up the definition of "precocious"
Definition of a true artist right here
What a striking moment when her mom muted the TV and told her not to seek a normal life ^_^
her laugh is so cute wtf?
When she mentions at 13:53 the empowering quality of loneliness...
Incredibly, Smart, Witty , Mature, PAY ATTENTION, as this is artistry in motion
Oh my god... absolutely everything about her look is so beautiful