Guys, be easy on her. Keep in mind, in addition to the language barrier, that if it weren't for her asking those ridiculous questions we would never have seen Kurt's priceless reactions to them; in short we would have never been able to enjoy this unique article of hilarity.
The French cognate for 'pretend' -- prétendre -- can mean 'profess' or 'say.' In effect, she is asking him whether he calls what he does 'modern jazz,' but she is confused about the meaning of 'pretend' in English. Why she feels comfortable bad-mouthing Berlin (other than French anti-German sentiment because of the World Wars and many previous ones), I don't know.
weskoki Possibly, but that doesn't fit what she was saying. Probably she was fooled by a false cognate, as I suggested. It happens quite frequently when one is speaking a foreign language.
Maybe because she is an unashamed "bourgeoise" totally out of control? only in our sweet France. thankfully we have other (better) "things" than miss DoorKnob
Orangelo I also thought the questions were good actually. Most people don't know how this music works and I think she's asking questions that people want to ask but probably are too afraid to ask. :)
Well, this TV-channel obviously sent an interviewer who doesn't have the ghost of a clue. Not about music, not about jazz, not about Berlin and not about the english language.
i really really wonder what's going through his mind right after she tells the 'you pretend to play modern jazz?' question... his face at this moment is the best expression of incredulity i've ever seen... :) and he also seems to be deciding 'do i leave now or do i stay?' or maybe 'is she trying to make fun out of me, or is she completely stupid and doesn't know anything about jazz'. the fact that he decided to stay doesn't speak in favor of the interviewer
She makes a very common (and quite expected) mistake. Because her first language is French, she thinks “to pretend” means “to intend”, since the latter is the meaning of the French verb “prétendre”. Portuguese speakers tend to make the exact same mistake (I'm Brazilian btw), because in our case, to intend = “pretender”. But it is funny as hell lol.
I can see Kurt asking himself, "Is this a Borat thing?" But given that the interviewer knew very little about jazz, I guess she asked some interesting questions and got some interesting answers.
When somebody assumes that a person smokes a lot of weed just because they have a pale complexion, it's probably just because they themselves are a huge pothead. I highly, highly doubt Kurt smokes a ton of weed nowadays. He's a highly intelligent dude who is notorious for constantly working.
As an interviewer myself, I gotta say that Kurt really showed a lot of class and respect towards the interviewer. Props to him for being kind and patient. @menitrust @louisCole
the interviewer is a cute french woman, in her defense, she was probably translating from "prétendre" asking "do you CLAIM to be a modern jazz guitarist?
This is why it is embarrassing ( SOMETIMES) to be French. She's got absolute confidence in having no clue, no English speaking capacity, and she's quite known anyway. Clueless "bourgeoisie" sounding vulgar. only in France!
Starting off with “You don’t feel Anything when you are playing??” is legendary
"You pretend to play modern jazz". Beam me up Scottie.
:D :D :D
Maybe she meant "you INTEND". I assume that because in portuguese the verb "pretend" means to "intend".
Yup: In french the verb "prétendre" means to claim, to affirm.
Kurt just showed how amazing a human being he is. If I was in his place this interview would have lasted 30 seconds at the most
exactly! what grace and dignity!
Kurt was improvising during the whole interview )))
Well, he was pretending to be improvising 😅
Kurt handled this like a gentleman. Much credit to him...
Guys, be easy on her. Keep in mind, in addition to the language barrier, that if it weren't for her asking those ridiculous questions we would never have seen Kurt's priceless reactions to them; in short we would have never been able to enjoy this unique article of hilarity.
True dat
"I can see, I can saw, I could see ... "
~ Sylvana Lorenz ( 2009 )
This is even more absurd than any of the "Between Two Ferns" interviews by Zach Galifianakis.
Rob Wolfe True hahahaahaaha
You dont feel anything when you play right ?...Yes,right ! great answer by K.R
Oh shit :D
oh, I just realized that she meant "you don't feel sun warmth when you play". Makes more sense still hilarious
This interview still cracks me up😂😂😂😂😂
I have laughed like crazy to it 10 years agoo, I just played it again and it hasn't aged a day. It's absolutely hilarious haha
Men I Trust brought me here
me too ❤😂
this is probably the most hilarious interview with a jazz legend ever hahaha
I think she deserves her own TV show
One thing I learned from this interview is that Kurt loves to wear hats 🎩
"We improvise... on jazz standards. We play the tunes and improvise on the tunes." "So what we heard today was improvisations?!?" LOL!
It's incredibile, because it was very melodic
I am so happy for this rather unusual interview, 3:28 is such a strong passage! Kurt reacts with such humbleness and appears so likeable!
Just watched this video and I learned so much about you Kurt.
Great video.
oh Man...the Lady is hilarious and a real Jazzexpert ! great to see that Kurt keeps cool !
The French cognate for 'pretend' -- prétendre -- can mean 'profess' or 'say.' In effect, she is asking him whether he calls what he does 'modern jazz,' but she is confused about the meaning of 'pretend' in English. Why she feels comfortable bad-mouthing Berlin (other than French anti-German sentiment because of the World Wars and many previous ones), I don't know.
She meant ''prefer'' i guess.
weskoki Possibly, but that doesn't fit what she was saying. Probably she was fooled by a false cognate, as I suggested. It happens quite frequently when one is speaking a foreign language.
Anyway, Shes cow.
Maybe because she is an unashamed "bourgeoise" totally out of control? only in our sweet France. thankfully we have other (better) "things" than miss DoorKnob
Untrue, this is the exact same word in French, means the exact same thing.
It's terrible to live in Berlin hahahahahah she's on fire!!!
i think instead of "pretend" she meant "prefer" if you put this word in its place it all makes sense.
She probably meant "claim", "intend". Both are meanings of the french verb "prétendre". A common mistake for native Portuguese speakers too.
When she said he pretends to play modern jazz I just lost it. :)))
Here because of Jessy from Men I Trust’s Records in my Life interview lol.
me too😂❤
As someone from France, I legit just discovered that today, and feel really ashamed. :'(
i love when people call drums "battery"
this interview is comedy gold
@sramirezsoprano in latin languages (like portuguese, spanish or french), "pretender" means "intend".
Poor Kurt, he keeps cool, like always.
She should have interviewed me. I pretend to play jazz.
Kurt Rosenwinkle wears hats. You heard it hear first.
lol ! "Did you improvise?"
This is the best thing I've seen in a while. hahahaha. So good.
What's wrong with Berlin...?
Jackson Tru she’s French
'you don't improvise?'
kurt hears 'i don't know anything about jazz' and thinks 'who the fuck booked this interview for me?'
hhahaha this was the funniest jazz interview ever
"I can see, I can saw, I could see.." My God..
lol this is actually a really funny interview. Despite the language barrier, it wasn't that bad. I thought she asked good questions.
Orangelo I also thought the questions were good actually. Most people don't know how this music works and I think she's asking questions that people want to ask but probably are too afraid to ask. :)
French "Prétend"= English "Claim"
Portuguese "Pretender" = English "Intend".
So you’re saying she asked “do you claim to play modern jazz?” Is better? Not by a lot.
As a french i really feel sorry for This... but it was kinda funny 😆
I can see I can so I could see it in your face
kurt: heu.... o.k
Well, this TV-channel obviously sent an interviewer who doesn't have the ghost of a clue. Not about music, not about jazz, not about Berlin and not about the english language.
Do you pretend to speak english?
Joao Fofes I laughed so hard for like five minutes straight!
As the great Steve Martin would say: Embogah. Humberger. Eanbehrgah.
i really really wonder what's going through his mind right after she tells the 'you pretend to play modern jazz?' question...
his face at this moment is the best expression of incredulity i've ever seen... :)
and he also seems to be deciding 'do i leave now or do i stay?' or maybe 'is she trying to make fun out of me, or is she completely stupid and doesn't know anything about jazz'. the fact that he decided to stay doesn't speak in favor of the interviewer
She makes a very common (and quite expected) mistake. Because her first language is French, she thinks “to pretend” means “to intend”, since the latter is the meaning of the French verb “prétendre”. Portuguese speakers tend to make the exact same mistake (I'm Brazilian btw), because in our case, to intend = “pretender”. But it is funny as hell lol.
Best "Pretend-Interviewer" ever !
this is god damn hilarious
Sometimes I have to watch this one lol
yes max, she is
this interviewer is so killing
I can see Kurt asking himself, "Is this a Borat thing?" But given that the interviewer knew very little about jazz, I guess she asked some interesting questions and got some interesting answers.
When somebody assumes that a person smokes a lot of weed just because they have a pale complexion, it's probably just because they themselves are a huge pothead. I highly, highly doubt Kurt smokes a ton of weed nowadays. He's a highly intelligent dude who is notorious for constantly working.
As an interviewer myself, I gotta say that Kurt really showed a lot of class and respect towards the interviewer. Props to him for being kind and patient. @menitrust @louisCole
I think he was completely sober in this video. The interviewer was killing his brain, that was what you were seeing.
"Back of the sun"?? Well, she is, for sure!
what a weird interview. entertaining though
because it was the nice jazz festival he was obligated to be nice
"I could saw it on your face" "Oh, ha, okay"
Cunk on Jazz
this one's epic
0:22 "you don't feel anything when you're playn"... That's preatty much the opposite, Kurt sayn "thats right..." such a genteleman XD
the interviewer is a cute french woman, in her defense, she was probably translating from "prétendre" asking "do you CLAIM to be a modern jazz guitarist?
Personally, I just pretend to play classic jazz. I like modern stuff but it's usually way over my head.
This is hilarious!
do you dream when you play? hahahahahaha
Oh my good lord! Was it necessary to carry out this interview? :D
"Do you dream while you play?" I think we found the new Beato.🤣
"Its been great"
Biggest lie ever
Omg.
Kurt - "Am I on Punk'd?"
Apparently this is this interview's schtick.
Hahaha!! God, I'm dying...
@arnauddd No, I guess you´re wrong. I think he understood that she doesn´t speak english well and didn´t choose the correct word.
She did. It's the same word in French, it has the same meaning.
Is this some sort of a spoof interview? I expecting to see Sacha Baron Cohen come around the corner at any moment :)
Totally Sacha Baron Cohenesque
LOL !!!!
LMFAO THIS IS HILARIOUS
Incredible! That seem a joke! Who send this interviewer?
strange interview. its difficult when the interviewer knows not about the music.
"Guitarist but a compositor, too"
0:21 You don't feel anything when you play?
:)
It's ok, guys, she's french ;)
This is why it is embarrassing ( SOMETIMES) to be French. She's got absolute confidence in having no clue, no English speaking capacity, and she's quite known anyway. Clueless "bourgeoisie" sounding vulgar. only in France!
Yeah also she called Berlin a terrible city while it's 10 times more interesting than Paris with nicer people. C'mon France...
you don't feel anything when you play don't you ?
Is this a Sacha Baron Cohen character or something..?
This interview is hilariously uncomfortable.
What the hell...
no habia una entrevistadora peor?
Berlin... simply terrible..LMAO.. i wonder if she meant to say terrific? guess not XD but kurt seems to be enjoying the interview
He wears hats because he started balding in his early 20s. That’s the objective truth
Is this real?
2:30
I already saw Kurt takin' the microphone and beat it on her head until she dies..
It was improvisation? Ahahahahahahah
Hahahaha
what ????Get another intervieuer
Classic interview. It's like Spinal Tap level. Why do you wear the hat? You pretend to play modern jazz?
Couldn't they find someone who understands jazz and speaks proper English to interview him?
sounds like she bribed her way to interviewing him hahahaha
Incredible how nice Kurt is with these dumb questions!
xD
do you not improvise ahahahah
It wasn't that bad