I had the supreme honor of tattooing the skull on his left arm back in 2002 just days after Laynes funeral, one of the high points of my career. His music was the soundtrack to my adult life. One of the all time Greats. RIP Mark
Any idea if it was the same skull as the one Layne had on his arm? Damn that's the coolest shit ever though @Shannon LaBaw! God like Edit: my bad. Some dude asked the same thing!
This is exactly what i needed tonight. To see Mark chillin, telling old stories and fooling around with a friend, having the best of his time. I love to see him laugh. Can't believe he's no longer with us.
I listened to excerpts from that book then came to listen to this. That book is really heavy kinda sadening to hear about this crazy touring years of the 90's.
@PeopleAreDumbNow life is good obviously, and there are tons of incredible artists in the world. it's sad we lost Mark, but that's just part of life. life doesn't suck just because death or tragedy exist lol... it sucks to suffer in the moment i guess, but without suffering we wouldn't have any Mark Lanegans or Kurt Cobains, and the list goes on forever. life is suffering. what really "sucks" is missing the point in life and having a bullshit pessimistic attitude when you live in the most mind blowing, crazy, incredible, easy times full of comforts and conveniences designed just for your enjoyment. your using a device that can teach you literally anything, and your idea is to say life sucks. SNAP OUT OF IT. DON'T ABUSE OPIATES, OR ANY SUBSTANCE (except weed maybe). DRINK WATER AND GET SUNSHINE, YOU'LL BE FINE. OR MAYBE NOT, BUT STILL - LIFE DOESN'T SUCK.
@PeopleAreDumbNow what is that supposed to mean? lol. go get some exercise, sunshine and water. you'll be alright. someday you'll find your way out of this childish pessimistic angst.
@@420dopethrone wtf do you mean "it'll be alright"??? Lol...on a long enough timeline EVERYONE is fucked and due for misery and horrible pain...it's not a coincidence that the "brightest minds of our time" (or any era's time) realize that and have depression and problems dealing with the reality of life...to try and ignore it and just say everything will be ok is complete bullshit... obviously you can only control what you can control, but this idea that life itself is awesome is kinda bullshit...there's a reason why people with lower intelligence and IQ can be happy...they don't realize the gravity of the situation they are in...don't tell people how to feel. It's totally disingenuous and very short sighted.
Mark- I am an addicted (recoved), combat veteran, crazy, and above all father who has been blessed by your music/you for a lot of years now. This interview has shown me my hero is as real as I am. I've been on the streets with nothing but headphones and a smile from your haunting voice. You have directly effected my life in such a positive way that I've made it through, at times, the impossible. The scars of your voice have helped me through the scars left in my mind. My only prayer is for peace and I'll do the same for you. Thank you for being as solid and real as they come. Because of you beauty is no longer waisted on me.
Ive always been a pearl jam fan but the past 2 years I’ve been diving more and more into the grunge scene. Absolutely obsessed by Layne Staley. And very into Chris Cornell and Andy Wood. Also Chester bennington and Kurt interest me deeply. As you can see, the intelligent, spiritual, troubled great minds intrigue me. I’m slowly spreading my horizon. Haven’t really had much experience and attention to screaming trees yet. Would you recommend this book? Think I’ll buy it for Christmas as a gift to myself. What would you say about the book?
@@ryano460 Chester Bennington doesn’t have anything to do with the others you’ve mentioned. I’ve read a lot of music autobiographies. Lanegan’s is particularly horrific. The period covered isn’t that much about music, really.
Amen to that! I've been following this fella since early Screaming Trees, seen him live a few times, and had no idea ... So, yeah, this is nice to see.
" I'm a breakfast cook who's been singing a while." So humble and laid back...gotta love the guy. RIP Mr. Lanegan. A survivor, that's for damned sure. He was the rock star who was a sure bet for the 27 club. Made an extra 30 years count. Bravo!
This interview is possibly the only real insight into what it might be like to hang out with Mark Lanegan. It's the only interview where he seems relaxed and comfortable enough to laugh and bullshit with a friend. Now that he's gone this is the best memory we have, at least that I know of, to show what he was really like. He seemed like a very likeable guy. Thanks Joseph Arthur
It’s so great to see Mark laughing and smiling so much. This was such a great interview, I’m still crushed over the loss of Mr. Mark Lanegan. Rest In Peace, Dark Mark. 💔
I'm on almost 6 years of being Opiate free. I've been going through all of Mark's music again, which got me through decades of hell. I'm really happy I found this interview, bc I found myself going into dark territory, listening to everything of Mark's, only mentally. So hearing him laughing and having a great time in this interview, was such a God damn relief to hear. I'd only seen him at 3 different times, while heavily on the nod myself, and even though I never got to meet him, I can say he is greatly missed, musics true blue William Burroughs. That is so much for this podcast, really needed it today
In my vinyl collection Mark Lanegan is located between Leonard Cohen and Nick Cave, they are my personal holy trinity of music and this is absolutely where he belongs. His music makes up the biggest part of the soundtrack of my life and therefore I simply love this guy.
This is simply the best Lanegan interview, a dream for every fan of the man but also of the era he represents. And, so affectionate. Thank you so much for this, hopes it get the attention it deserves.
I'll credit Joseph with part of that. He's a chill interviewer. It's just a couple cool guys hanging out, and not like an interview at all. It gives Mark a chance to open up so much more.
I stayed up past my bedtime to listen to the whole fascinating thing, and I'm glad I did. Revealing and mind-blowing insights into Mark Lanegan, legend from the early 90's Seattle scene, and along with Chris Cornell and Layne Staley, one of rock's greatest singing voices. Considering his legendary vox, you'll be stunned by the shocking ups and downs of Lanegan's mid-90s career and journey since Screaming Trees. Other musicians should learn from Lanegan's humble and modest responses to Joseph Arthur's easy-going, flattering, yet still substantive interview approach. Arthur, himself a criminally underappreciated singer-songwriter in the alternative music genre, doesn't shy away from discussing the challenges confronting recording artists today while they pursue their careers on music industry's fringes...even those possessed with gifts comparable to Lanegan's one-of-a-kind voice. And Lanegan's answers are a reality check for what younger professional musicians should expect later into their careers. Watch this podcast and glimpse how one great singer (and Seattle-sound survivor) tames ego and the excesses born from his talent with an unrelenting self-honesty -- its riveting.
@@nylontusk1289 Thank you for the compliment, Kaelum. Though not a professional media reviewer, critic, or music journalist, I am a songwriter and musician with a formal education and work experience that emphasized expository writing skills. As a fan of Mark Lanegan's work, both solo and with the 'Trees, and Joseph Arthur's songwriting/recording career since the early 'naughts, I felt obligated to draw attention to this particular video podcast. The significance of Lanegan as interview subject, and Arthur, as interviewer, might be lost on casual viewers and younger fans who missed the heyday of Seattle's alternative music scene and the artists who emerged from it.
R.I.P. Mark Lanegan. I just heard the news of his passing. "Sing Backwards and Weep" is an amazing book, and I will forever be grateful for finding it. Truly a wonderful lyricist and singer.
@@bforty79 I just sern him at the Stone Pony. It was a pretty decent crowd and he was so gracious to sign autographs. Sadly, it wasn't the size he certainly deserved. Even in a smaller crowd he 100 percent. A true icon.
Hmm ..however. They say "average taste for mass appeal"..so i think he has a niche that is not that of General public.. He be very Indy!.. Plus he said it himself...he self imploded!..He might be too talented and too much musical integrity(sp) for Americans. He is liked better in Europe and Israel. ?
He’s isn’t more famous because he doesn’t want to be. He doesn’t tour a whole lot, he doesn’t do a lot of PR or anything, he doesn’t play up his connection to the Seattle music scene, he doesn’t put himself out there like that. He just makes his music, makes his money, and keeps his head down. I think that’s cool as fuck, on par with what Izzy Stradlin‘s done since the 90s.
This is the best interview ever. Thank you Joseph for showing us a side of the legend so many admired but knew so little about. You will be missed Mark. Rest in peace.
I meet Mark, he was very intense... 1991 in eastern Washington my band opened for the Trees at the fair grounds, went back before the show and said (I’m a big fan- it’s great to play with you guys) he snarled at me and looked away.. I walked out..... Meet Chris Cornell in 89/90 in walla walla. He was also intense, but very nice and asked me questions about the locals. I feel fortunate now. In this interview it was nice to see the human in Mark.
Great voice. Full stop. He doesn't have a band of brothers around him for a reason. My guess is that he's a raging narcissist. He was a rude egotistical asshole in '94 when I met him. I do love his voice, but he doesn't impress me as a person. It's laughable to hear him judge anyone given his track record. If it weren't for his addiction Screaming Trees might have really taken off. The band was amazing!
@Skip Mickmack your entitled to your opinion but why are u listening 2 a podcast with Mark lanagen if u hate grunge&would rather listen to Brett Michael's or nikki sixx (I also like listening 2 Nikki,he does amazing podcasts)...💜🤔
@Skip Mickmack thus why most are dead from the grunge era...the whole 90s took a turn to the dark after the light 80s ..the grunge and gangster rap were symbols
@@seidemsh I have to agree, I mean I read such bad reviews about his book/o audio excerpts and he seems like such a cold macho guy and also his addiction issues took up much of the book as far as I see it..
RIP Mark Lanegan ♥️ This is easily the best interview done with Mark. You can tell he's very comfortable and at ease which he usually is not 😂 He's in his own natural element with another highly talented musician and is actually asked great questions and having a fun conversation. More interviews need to be done in this manner. You learn so much more and see the real side of their usually gaurded and reserved personalities which is an absolute shame. Great job!
Agree. I was also really laughing along with them - like having a good night with good friends. At the same time they cover Mark's homelessness, take on religion and a lot more - and you feel there's some real honesty there.
It makes me happy to see him healthy and show less restraint than he usually does in interviews. I guess him being in his own home helps but it is nice to see his human side. Definitely the most captivating episode of this podcast by far.
Not sure what you mean by that. He's been restrained in interviews for at least a decade. But I think since he had just finished the book after a couple recent record releases, he was doing much better financially than he normally was throughout his life. I so wish he could have given the world another decade 😢
I saw the snippet where he was talking about Chris Cornell and Layne Staley and wanted to watch the whole thing, and. Glad I did. For those who don’t know Mark’s music you should pick it up because he’s been in some more high profile projects (Screaming Trees , Queens of the Stone Age, and Mad Season) but also some other projects that aren’t like any of those and it is really good. This dude has seen some shit and has great stories. 🤘🤘🤘
you're right. Something about it is comforting. Mark seems to be doing well. Always liked him and found him enigmatic. Very intelligent, self effacing dude.
God this man is incredible. Such self awareness but not a hint of pompousness, no over inflated ego...the epitome of an under appreciated artist. He's really lived through it all- Kurt, Layne...he just discusses them so calmly as if he was just a friend/fan, which he was, and they loved him too. He doesn't bring them up unless prodded though, which proves it's not just for clout. His authenticity is fucking solid. I love Josh Homme for realising his greatness. Wish he was still here
Just a LEGEND, such a humble guy. He's just been personally connected to many eternal tragedies yet still moves forward. When he says he's not "deep", it's because if you go below and think about the nightmarish past all the time, you'll lose your shyte.
wow this has got to be the most captivating Lanegan interview I've ever seen! He's so comfortable around you Joseph. Eternal thanks for this! Can't wait for the memoir and new album from Mark!
What a great relaxed interview. What a talent Mark is but such a totally closed book. Shown a side I never seen (the side he keeps hidden for his friends etc) warm funny and engaging. If you seen any other ML interviews you see he clams up. So credit to Joe for putting the great man at ease!
Turns out a most poetic and visionary human is also the most chill and down to earth. Rest in paradise, power, peace, all that good stuff Mark Lanegan. Your loss is a gaping, sad loss in music and more recently, literature, and art and humanity in general. Your recent books are really fucking amazing. Ugh. Didn't get enough of this guy.
This interview is a real treasure. I feel like you were the only person to bring Mark’s true personality out for the world to see. Mark has always been an enigma even growing up in Seattle and knowing a lot of players there he was completely untouchable. Thanks for that and RIP Mark & Van. ❤
Two of my very favorites...thank you for this podcast. Second time watching and I love it. So special to have it now that Mark's gone. To Joseph: I've seen you twice in San Francisco. I discovered Mark just a few years ago and never got to see him live. I love many songs by each of you. Thank you.
I've watched this like 15 times, and I genuinely laugh out loud every time I hear these two joking about the line: "De Capo. That's a huge one! I mean, I've heard of it." Never fails. Wish I had the chance to meet Mark. His personality shines so bright in this podcast. Thank you Joseph Arthur for sharing this with the world.
I haven’t even watched this yet - but honestly, THANK YOU in advance. Feels to me the spirit of this amazing part of music history is still being kept alive. RIP LAYNE, CHRIS & KURT.
It's very heartwarming to hear so many laughs coming out of Mark so close to ultimately what was his end. Well done Joseph, I'm sure you and many, many of us are so glad you captured this..
I just finished reading 'Sing Backwards and Weep'. Fantastic, but harrowing. This is by a thousand miles the best interview I've seen with Lanegan. Great job.
A simply brilliant interview with the Great Man, I intend to watch a little more of the channel as you guys have a real laid back style that brings out a little more than what's expected. I can't wait to read Mark's memoirs......
Such a marvelous interview. Mark Lanegan is one of my biggest musical inspirations. His personal journey is very touching, told with such unapologetic honesty. It gets you to really believe you can crawl yourself out of the hole you might find yourself in. Class act!
Joseph, Mark - spasibo! probably the best interview (not just Mark's but in general) i have seen in a while. so many good laughs, too. thanks again, it's been a real pleasure to watch you talking.
Mark is the wondering minstrel of great and haunting real music. Quite frankly the greatest of his kind...to have lost so many and continue their flame is beautiful Slip away sums it all up...that depth of the harrowed is there for all to hear. Love you man 🖤
R. I. P. Mark.. Just found out came back to Watch this again... Loved it the first time round gutted to not have a chance for any thing new now.. Take care all
Ive listened to this episode a few times this month. I only started listening to Mark's music after he passed, despite really loving other seattle bands for years. So sad wish I had been introduced to his stuff way earlier. He has an amazing story and just incredibly talented!
In 91 my friends didnt understand my love for the Screaming Trees, the early SST albums but Uncle Anesthesia was my gate to Mark Lanegan, his solo albums soon followed. Thank you for revealing more of who contributed much to my lifes soundtrack. Its good to see him get much credit as one of the greatest, he humbly is and I hope to see him live as I never have, solo or with bands, many blessings and much love and thanks to Mark.
His voice was like that when he was younger in the nineties and your vocals aren’t affected by cigarettes to such an extent when you’re in your twenties.
Seeing again today. Maybe my 10th time. What a great interview. Love the two. Now that "Singing Backwards and Weep" starts to be considered here and there the book of the year -- very well deserved -- it's absolutely great to see so much empathy between two great creators and human beings. Love Joseph Arthur and Mark Lanegan. Both. Always a source of inspiration to see this talks.
I'm halfway through at '92 & now it embraces slowly its sad truth. It's a joy to read, definitely. But it's really hard to swallow, especially the sad reality of Staley's & Cobain's lifes IMO.
Such a great book. Shocking and heartbreaking at times but some parts were so funny I was wheezing laughing. Meatloaf, Ramones, Oasis etc had me pissing myself. Glad I finally saw Mark before the world shut down.
This was fantastic! Been a Lanegan fan for so long and this is the most in depth interview with him I've ever seen. It's been amazing to meet him a few times over the last 20 years and see how he's grown more comfortable and open over time. He's had a fascinating life and I can't wait to read the memoir. Truly one of the greatest of our time and sorely underrated. Always humble to a fault that Mark Lanegan!
Never thought i would come across such a relaxed Mark Lanegan interview, thanks for uploading. Blues Funeral really got me into his music. Met him a few times at a signing session after a show, he's always cool and seems to genuinely appreciate the contact with his fans.
This was not only great interview but one of the best interviews ever. Sounds like a bold statement but I never watched interview this long without getting bored at some point. Great interaction and flow. Was lucky enough to see Screaming Trees open for Alice In Chains here in Finland in a small club that has capacity maybe for 500. Seen Lanegan alone few times. Bubblegum is one of my fave albums of all time. Thank you all! Cheers from Finland, Petri
Wonderful interview with substance. I love Lanegan and how humble he is. I love his voice too. I will most definitely read his autobiography when I get my hands on it.
Love Mark, long time fan of his music and his humility with respect to his talent & what he has contributed to music. He’s one of the all time greats, no doubt about it. Respectfully, I wish that the interviewer talked a bit less and listened more. There were a number of times I felt he cut Mark off during key moments to tell his own story.
Hands down one of the best interviews period. I wish this was 5 hours long it was so interesting, Mark has such a deep involvement with so many big names its crazy the stories. What I find totally amazing is how humble Mark is, he does not see himself as a icon yet he is. Wish more people listened to the music, read the words, etc. The songs are so deep and take you into a world, there are only a few artists who can take you into this journey, so glad to be listening to one of them here.
I just finished listening to "Sing Backwards and Weep" the audiobook. I would say listen to the audiobook, since Mark Lanegan narrates in that incredible voice, his voice. I was stunned by his stories, and just completely horrified at the person he thought of himself to be, rather than the extremely talented singer/songwriter he is. This was a very powerful and intriguing book that I highly recommend. If you have anybody dealing with a substance abuse problem in your life, or you are yourself, this could shed light on the situation and may be helpful to you or your loved one. There are only two ways out of a substance abuse problem, life or death. Thank God he survived!
Hey I just had to tell how much I enjoy your work, you are a natural, freaking genius interviewer, but more than that you are like a family member just kicking back, shooting the breeze, making one of my all time favorite musiciians / singers of all time, Mr. Mark Lanegan melt back in his chair with such comfort and familiarity, that we , the audience, get to imagine what Mark is really , really like, and can easily insert ourselves right there in Lanegan's living room and share in the conversation about art, music and creative ways we make our statement in this thing we call life. You asked every question I've ever wanted to ask Mark, never forced, never interrupting him, perfect exchange of give and take. The icing on the cake is Mark's beautiful, soulful and sexy voice and even more sugar is the laughter and the high pitch squeel coming from Mark, his core, authentic laugh, wow!!! what a freaking treasure!! And his face squinting into chinese eye's and a smile from ear to ear. FREAKING PRICELESS. I have watched this full podcast at least 4 times. I could go on and on about my favorite parts, but that would turn into a novel. Thank you Joeseph for inviting me over to Marks house, and introducing me to him. You were warm, thoughtful, extremely funny, spiritualy driven , and very humble. You have so much going for you and I pray that you continue to be very blessed and you bless everyone you come into contact with." Captain obvious says Mark's voice is GODLY. " CLASSIC.
I'll admit it. Never been a Lanegan fan. Known of ST's since the early '90's. Regretfully, I slept on the TREES, wasn't feeling the jam-bandish, Tom Waits/beatniky vibes...Alice & SndGrdn both more my speed/volume...but Ibfinally opened my ears to Marks voice- via MAD SEASON's ABOVE DVD. I understand what 'the buZz' is all abt. FFWD to present day, came across "Sing Backwards & Weep" memoires... no, not the book, but Marks vocal 11hr reading (abt 1/2way thru) on TH-cam... subsequently, I'm on a subtle Lanegan binge.. I was unaware, how ruffneck/rudeboy his life was...now I see... & I relate, & respect entirely. He is BADASS! Loved this P.Cast.
This is so incredible. Brings back memories of meeting Mark in Chicago, talking about our good buddy John Curly from the Whigs. Man, so great, thank you!
Mark is normally very quiet and reserved in interviews. This was awesome to see the other side of him. Loved that you guys were cracking jokes, and talking about old memories and stories. Great interview!
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I had the supreme honor of tattooing the skull on his left arm back in 2002 just days after Laynes funeral, one of the high points of my career. His music was the soundtrack to my adult life. One of the all time Greats. RIP Mark
That’s really cool..
Was just going to ask was it in memory of Layne and was it the Elvis skull ? ..what an honor
That's such a awesome experience you had
Never stop exhibiting your talent. That is quite an honor.
Any idea if it was the same skull as the one Layne had on his arm? Damn that's the coolest shit ever though @Shannon LaBaw! God like
Edit: my bad. Some dude asked the same thing!
This is exactly what i needed tonight. To see Mark chillin, telling old stories and fooling around with a friend, having the best of his time. I love to see him laugh. Can't believe he's no longer with us.
Totally. It's really sad and it shocked me. 57 is much too young to die. He wasn't even old enough to retire! That really truly sucks 😔
Ben detto Teo... da lacrime!
Fucking sucks,he died!!!!
God I miss him already
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Only thing better than “Sing Backwards and Weep”, is having Lanegan narrate the audible version. Legendary.
Yea I just finished it,
I’ve read the book, does anyone have the link for his narration?
I listened to excerpts from that book then came to listen to this. That book is really heavy kinda sadening to hear about this crazy touring years of the 90's.
hell yes!
I will be buying that after having now read the book.
This is sadly now the definitive Mark Lanegan interview. I'm so sad but grateful for it now. R.I.P. Mark
@PeopleAreDumbNow life is good obviously, and there are tons of incredible artists in the world. it's sad we lost Mark, but that's just part of life. life doesn't suck just because death or tragedy exist lol... it sucks to suffer in the moment i guess, but without suffering we wouldn't have any Mark Lanegans or Kurt Cobains, and the list goes on forever. life is suffering. what really "sucks" is missing the point in life and having a bullshit pessimistic attitude when you live in the most mind blowing, crazy, incredible, easy times full of comforts and conveniences designed just for your enjoyment. your using a device that can teach you literally anything, and your idea is to say life sucks. SNAP OUT OF IT. DON'T ABUSE OPIATES, OR ANY SUBSTANCE (except weed maybe). DRINK WATER AND GET SUNSHINE, YOU'LL BE FINE. OR MAYBE NOT, BUT STILL - LIFE DOESN'T SUCK.
@PeopleAreDumbNow negativity!!!!!!!! wooooh!!!! that is super cool
@PeopleAreDumbNow what is that supposed to mean? lol. go get some exercise, sunshine and water. you'll be alright. someday you'll find your way out of this childish pessimistic angst.
@PeopleAreDumbNow you know what really sucks, is your name, and your attitude. your life WILL suck if you let it ;)
@@420dopethrone wtf do you mean "it'll be alright"??? Lol...on a long enough timeline EVERYONE is fucked and due for misery and horrible pain...it's not a coincidence that the "brightest minds of our time" (or any era's time) realize that and have depression and problems dealing with the reality of life...to try and ignore it and just say everything will be ok is complete bullshit... obviously you can only control what you can control, but this idea that life itself is awesome is kinda bullshit...there's a reason why people with lower intelligence and IQ can be happy...they don't realize the gravity of the situation they are in...don't tell people how to feel. It's totally disingenuous and very short sighted.
Mark- I am an addicted (recoved), combat veteran, crazy, and above all father who has been blessed by your music/you for a lot of years now. This interview has shown me my hero is as real as I am. I've been on the streets with nothing but headphones and a smile from your haunting voice. You have directly effected my life in such a positive way that I've made it through, at times, the impossible. The scars of your voice have helped me through the scars left in my mind. My only prayer is for peace and I'll do the same for you. Thank you for being as solid and real as they come. Because of you beauty is no longer waisted on me.
can i ask where you live?
that's beautiful...
I think if he met you he’d admire you even more than you admire him,he should at least
Because you deserve as much if not more praise
Thankyou for sharing your scars and your heart . I think. I Like Mark more now..
"Aesthetic Intimacy.." sharing what is beautiful!
After reading "Sing Backwards and Weep" seeing Lanegan laugh is rare treat.
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Ive always been a pearl jam fan but the past 2 years I’ve been diving more and more into the grunge scene. Absolutely obsessed by Layne Staley. And very into Chris Cornell and Andy Wood. Also Chester bennington and Kurt interest me deeply. As you can see, the intelligent, spiritual, troubled great minds intrigue me. I’m slowly spreading my horizon. Haven’t really had much experience and attention to screaming trees yet. Would you recommend this book? Think I’ll buy it for Christmas as a gift to myself. What would you say about the book?
@@ryano460 Chester Bennington doesn’t have anything to do with the others you’ve mentioned. I’ve read a lot of music autobiographies. Lanegan’s is particularly horrific. The period covered isn’t that much about music, really.
Amen to that! I've been following this fella since early Screaming Trees, seen him live a few times, and had no idea ... So, yeah, this is nice to see.
@@ryano460 I am reading it these days and I can say it´s quite dark, but I would definitely recommend it!
" I'm a breakfast cook who's been singing a while." So humble and laid back...gotta love the guy. RIP Mr. Lanegan. A survivor, that's for damned sure. He was the rock star who was a sure bet for the 27 club. Made an extra 30 years count. Bravo!
This interview is possibly the only real insight into what it might be like to hang out with Mark Lanegan. It's the only interview where he seems relaxed and comfortable enough to laugh and bullshit with a friend. Now that he's gone this is the best memory we have, at least that I know of, to show what he was really like. He seemed like a very likeable guy.
Thanks Joseph Arthur
Mark started a new way to write. The flashbacks inside the flashbacks are amazing. So well done. I miss you, Mark.
No words. Nobody has ever taken Dark Mark so out of his shell. It was a great interview. 👍
I am devastated. Rest in Peace, Mark. You meant a lot to me
It’s so great to see Mark laughing and smiling so much. This was such a great interview, I’m still crushed over the loss of Mr. Mark Lanegan. Rest In Peace, Dark Mark. 💔
Time to rewatch this once again. RIP Mark, what a guy.
I'm on almost 6 years of being Opiate free. I've been going through all of Mark's music again, which got me through decades of hell. I'm really happy I found this interview, bc I found myself going into dark territory, listening to everything of Mark's, only mentally. So hearing him laughing and having a great time in this interview, was such a God damn relief to hear. I'd only seen him at 3 different times, while heavily on the nod myself, and even though I never got to meet him, I can say he is greatly missed, musics true blue William Burroughs. That is so much for this podcast, really needed it today
Huge respect for your recovery and much love
Keep kicking ass, man. I love sobriety.
Such an amazing comfort zone, thanks for
Inviting me to the party.... such cool people...
A beautiful side of the deep guy was,
unveiled.
In my vinyl collection Mark Lanegan is located between Leonard Cohen and Nick Cave, they are my personal holy trinity of music and this is absolutely where he belongs. His music makes up the biggest part of the soundtrack of my life and therefore I simply love this guy.
Led zeppelin not in your vinyl collection
just missing Tom Waits
@@ghost__chips he‘s there either ;)
@@neverbettercanada led zeppelin would never be found in my record collection. ewww.
Cave and Lanegan yes ...Cohen , no, overrated.
This is simply the best Lanegan interview, a dream for every fan of the man but also of the era he represents. And, so affectionate. Thank you so much for this, hopes it get the attention it deserves.
I'll credit Joseph with part of that. He's a chill interviewer. It's just a couple cool guys hanging out, and not like an interview at all. It gives Mark a chance to open up so much more.
I stayed up past my bedtime to listen to the whole fascinating thing, and I'm glad I did. Revealing and mind-blowing insights into Mark Lanegan, legend from the early 90's Seattle scene, and along with Chris Cornell and Layne Staley, one of rock's greatest singing voices. Considering his legendary vox, you'll be stunned by the shocking ups and downs of Lanegan's mid-90s career and journey since Screaming Trees.
Other musicians should learn from Lanegan's humble and modest responses to Joseph Arthur's easy-going, flattering, yet still substantive interview approach. Arthur, himself a criminally underappreciated singer-songwriter in the alternative music genre, doesn't shy away from discussing the challenges confronting recording artists today while they pursue their careers on music industry's fringes...even those possessed with gifts comparable to Lanegan's one-of-a-kind voice. And Lanegan's answers are a reality check for what younger professional musicians should expect later into their careers. Watch this podcast and glimpse how one great singer (and Seattle-sound survivor) tames ego and the excesses born from his talent with an unrelenting self-honesty -- its riveting.
lol, quarter way tru & must abide by my bedtime. to be continued. is fascinating
Do you write reviews professionally? Pretty good summary review there bonefish
@@nylontusk1289 Thank you for the compliment, Kaelum.
Though not a professional media reviewer, critic, or music journalist, I am a songwriter and musician with a formal education and work experience that emphasized expository writing skills.
As a fan of Mark Lanegan's work, both solo and with the 'Trees, and Joseph Arthur's songwriting/recording career since the early 'naughts, I felt obligated to draw attention to this particular video podcast. The significance of Lanegan as interview subject, and Arthur, as interviewer, might be lost on casual viewers and younger fans who missed the heyday of Seattle's alternative music scene and the artists who emerged from it.
R.I.P. Mark Lanegan. I just heard the news of his passing. "Sing Backwards and Weep" is an amazing book, and I will forever be grateful for finding it. Truly a wonderful lyricist and singer.
Proof that there's something wrong with the American music scene is the fact that Mark Lanegan isn't more famous.
Not only "not famous", but can't even draw up a decent fucking US tour. Unbelievable.
@@bforty79 I just sern him at the Stone Pony. It was a pretty decent crowd and he was so gracious to sign autographs. Sadly, it wasn't the size he certainly deserved. Even in a smaller crowd he 100 percent. A true icon.
There is no american music scene. It's dead, long gone.
Hmm ..however. They say "average taste for mass appeal"..so i think he has a niche that is not that of General public..
He be very Indy!..
Plus he said it himself...he self imploded!..He might be too talented and too much musical integrity(sp) for Americans.
He is liked better in Europe and Israel.
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He’s isn’t more famous because he doesn’t want to be. He doesn’t tour a whole lot, he doesn’t do a lot of PR or anything, he doesn’t play up his connection to the Seattle music scene, he doesn’t put himself out there like that. He just makes his music, makes his money, and keeps his head down. I think that’s cool as fuck, on par with what Izzy Stradlin‘s done since the 90s.
Listening to this is like hearing an Old West gunfighter. Mark is a treasure.
Had he lived in the Old West... he would have been a gunfighter.
Perfect description
Imagine if Kurt or Layne was a guest as well in their 50s
I know...I have imagined that before
what stories , Ilove hearing the stoies from all my fav bands, those were some crazy fucking times
It’s crazy that those guys were 2 of Mark’s closest friends
This is the best interview ever. Thank you Joseph for showing us a side of the legend so many admired but knew so little about. You will be missed Mark. Rest in peace.
After listening to Lanegan’s narration of Sing Backwards and Weep, I appreciate this interview so much more.
RIP
What a talent.. most obscure vocal of the 90s Seattle era.. highly underrated.. which he probably didn’t mind
This is the best document I’ve seen that captures Lanegan at ease, at peace and talking candidly . Thanks J.Arthur for recording this. It’s vital.
Yes. I've watched it at least 5 times. Just seeing Mark joking, laughing... this is fuckin gold.
that is a beautiful thought to know he found peace and had a reason to laugh
I meet Mark, he was very intense... 1991 in eastern Washington my band opened for the Trees at the fair grounds, went back before the show and said (I’m a big fan- it’s great to play with you guys) he snarled at me and looked away.. I walked out.....
Meet Chris Cornell in 89/90 in walla walla. He was also intense, but very nice and asked me questions about the locals. I feel fortunate now. In this interview it was nice to see the human in Mark.
Well he definitely opened up over the years i think.
I met him at shows between 2012 and 2017 and he was always very friendly.
Great voice. Full stop. He doesn't have a band of brothers around him for a reason. My guess is that he's a raging narcissist. He was a rude egotistical asshole in '94 when I met him. I do love his voice, but he doesn't impress me as a person. It's laughable to hear him judge anyone given his track record. If it weren't for his addiction Screaming Trees might have really taken off. The band was amazing!
@Skip Mickmack your entitled to your opinion but why are u listening 2 a podcast with Mark lanagen if u hate grunge&would rather listen to Brett Michael's or nikki sixx (I also like listening 2 Nikki,he does amazing podcasts)...💜🤔
@Skip Mickmack thus why most are dead from the grunge era...the whole 90s took a turn to the dark after the light 80s ..the grunge and gangster rap were symbols
@@seidemsh I have to agree, I mean I read such bad reviews about his book/o audio excerpts and he seems like such a cold macho guy and also his addiction issues took up much of the book as far as I see it..
RIP Mark Lanegan ♥️ This is easily the best interview done with Mark. You can tell he's very comfortable and at ease which he usually is not 😂 He's in his own natural element with another highly talented musician and is actually asked great questions and having a fun conversation. More interviews need to be done in this manner. You learn so much more and see the real side of their usually gaurded and reserved personalities which is an absolute shame. Great job!
Agree. I was also really laughing along with them - like having a good night with good friends. At the same time they cover Mark's homelessness, take on religion and a lot more - and you feel there's some real honesty there.
It makes me happy to see him healthy and show less restraint than he usually does in interviews. I guess him being in his own home helps but it is nice to see his human side. Definitely the most captivating episode of this podcast by far.
He lives in Ireland right? I hope I bump into him one day as I'm Irish.
Not sure what you mean by that. He's been restrained in interviews for at least a decade. But I think since he had just finished the book after a couple recent record releases, he was doing much better financially than he normally was throughout his life. I so wish he could have given the world another decade 😢
RIP Mark. He spend his last days in my home town Killarney Co Kerry Ireland. Mark is an all time great...What an amazing voice❤
I saw the snippet where he was talking about Chris Cornell and Layne Staley and wanted to watch the whole thing, and. Glad I did. For those who don’t know Mark’s music you should pick it up because he’s been in some more high profile projects (Screaming Trees , Queens of the Stone Age, and Mad Season) but also some other projects that aren’t like any of those and it is really good. This dude has seen some shit and has great stories. 🤘🤘🤘
It's so rare that I laugh anymore, thanks to you guys.. from one broken soul to another, this gave me hope..
I think this is one of the best podcasts I’ve ever watched, something about both of them is mesmerizing
you're right. Something about it is comforting. Mark seems to be doing well. Always liked him and found him enigmatic. Very intelligent, self effacing dude.
@@rsohlich1 Humility is such an underrated thing, i just like listening to any humble person.....
The book is devastating and great. That Mark's still alive to laugh is the happiest of endings. Happy for him.
God this man is incredible. Such self awareness but not a hint of pompousness, no over inflated ego...the epitome of an under appreciated artist. He's really lived through it all- Kurt, Layne...he just discusses them so calmly as if he was just a friend/fan, which he was, and they loved him too. He doesn't bring them up unless prodded though, which proves it's not just for clout. His authenticity is fucking solid. I love Josh Homme for realising his greatness. Wish he was still here
His ego was tortured and shaved off years ago
In his book he was an ego maniac
What luck and honor that it was recorded, I am very grateful.
I swear i never knew Mark could even smile lol. Nice to see n hear him laughing here!!
Makes me think of Methamphetamine Blues. See MLB live,he comes out and signs afte and he’s way more friendly than I expected
Well, he is clean now, which helps.
Mark is a legend... such a rich library of work. Love this guy
Just a LEGEND, such a humble guy. He's just been personally connected to many eternal tragedies yet still moves forward. When he says he's not "deep", it's because if you go below and think about the nightmarish past all the time, you'll lose your shyte.
wow this has got to be the most captivating Lanegan interview I've ever seen! He's so comfortable around you Joseph. Eternal thanks for this! Can't wait for the memoir and new album from Mark!
What a great relaxed interview. What a talent Mark is but such a totally closed book. Shown a side I never seen (the side he keeps hidden for his friends etc) warm funny and engaging. If you seen any other ML interviews you see he clams up. So credit to Joe for putting the great man at ease!
That memoir book of marks was unbelievable. How he made it out is unbelievable. From start to finish It was hard to put it down.
Just hearing him roar with laughter like this immediately makes me feel better.
bravo joseph, this is not only the best lanegan interview i've ever come across but i'd say one of the best i've heard/seen period. 🌹
Turns out a most poetic and visionary human is also the most chill and down to earth. Rest in paradise, power, peace, all that good stuff Mark Lanegan. Your loss is a gaping, sad loss in music and more recently, literature, and art and humanity in general. Your recent books are really fucking amazing. Ugh. Didn't get enough of this guy.
"Where'd you download that sandwich?"- Mark Lanegan
I saw mark lanegan in concert last year and it was one of the best concerts I’ve ever seen. I can’t wait to see him again
This interview is a real treasure. I feel like you were the only person to bring Mark’s true personality out for the world to see. Mark has always been an enigma even growing up in Seattle and knowing a lot of players there he was completely untouchable. Thanks for that and RIP Mark & Van. ❤
Two of my very favorites...thank you for this podcast. Second time watching and I love it. So special to have it now that Mark's gone. To Joseph: I've seen you twice in San Francisco. I discovered Mark just a few years ago and never got to see him live. I love many songs by each of you. Thank you.
I've watched this like 15 times, and I genuinely laugh out loud every time I hear these two joking about the line: "De Capo. That's a huge one! I mean, I've heard of it." Never fails. Wish I had the chance to meet Mark. His personality shines so bright in this podcast. Thank you Joseph Arthur for sharing this with the world.
Mark Lanegan's laughter is a treasure
Joseph's speaking voice and Mark's singing voice.... fuckin hell. Liquid velvet. Beautiful podcast, thanks.
I haven’t even watched this yet - but honestly, THANK YOU in advance. Feels to me the spirit of this amazing part of music history is still being kept alive. RIP LAYNE, CHRIS & KURT.
I hope Mark records an audiobook one day - that voice is like whiskey and honey.
sticksman1979 yes!
He reads his memoir, now available on Audible. It’s great. Classic.
I just finished it! Great book and the narration is perfect.
Yes he is the narrator of his memoir on Audible, I recommend listing to it, so dark and colorful at the same time
Geez, an audiobook of his memoir would keep you wide awake for a week.
It's very heartwarming to hear so many laughs coming out of Mark so close to ultimately what was his end. Well done Joseph, I'm sure you and many, many of us are so glad you captured this..
I just finished reading 'Sing Backwards and Weep'. Fantastic, but harrowing. This is by a thousand miles the best interview I've seen with Lanegan. Great job.
37:35 that moment about the book’s publisher is something I’ll come back for, Mark’s reaction is so genuine. RIP Mark
I don’t know about anyone else but these two voices together are very soothing could listen to these two talk all day...
Yes, me too! Love it! 🥰
Hands down, one of the funniest and insightful interviews I've ever heard. Wonderful.
The Man The myth The Legend Mr Mark Lanegan. So underrated as a singer and songwriter. Glad he's alive. His memoir.... amazing.
A simply brilliant interview with the Great Man, I intend to watch a little more of the channel as you guys have a real laid back style that brings out a little more than what's expected.
I can't wait to read Mark's memoirs......
Such a marvelous interview. Mark Lanegan is one of my biggest musical inspirations. His personal journey is very touching, told with such unapologetic honesty. It gets you to really believe you can crawl yourself out of the hole you might find yourself in. Class act!
Joseph, Mark - spasibo!
probably the best interview (not just Mark's but in general) i have seen in a while. so many good laughs, too. thanks again, it's been a real pleasure to watch you talking.
Mark is the wondering minstrel of great and haunting real music. Quite frankly the greatest of his kind...to have lost so many and continue their flame is beautiful Slip away sums it all up...that depth of the harrowed is there for all to hear. Love you man 🖤
R. I. P. Mark.. Just found out came back to Watch this again... Loved it the first time round gutted to not have a chance for any thing new now.. Take care all
Ive listened to this episode a few times this month. I only started listening to Mark's music after he passed, despite really loving other seattle bands for years. So sad wish I had been introduced to his stuff way earlier. He has an amazing story and just incredibly talented!
Lanegan's the real deal. Great interview - best I've heard with him.
In 91 my friends didnt understand my love for the Screaming Trees, the early SST albums but Uncle Anesthesia was my gate to Mark Lanegan, his solo albums soon followed. Thank you for revealing more of who contributed much to my lifes soundtrack. Its good to see him get much credit as one of the greatest, he humbly is and I hope to see him live as I never have, solo or with bands, many blessings and much love and thanks to Mark.
If you read his book he talks about how he essentially hates every trees album prior to Sweet Oblivion
Definitely will have to read it, thanks for recommending, and may I add, hate as well as love makes some great music, many blessings.
"The deep voice, it comes from the deepness of the soul...."
"No, it comes from the cigarettes..."
His voice was like that when he was younger in the nineties and your vocals aren’t affected by cigarettes to such an extent when you’re in your twenties.
Does it matter where it comes from? His voice is addicting, and idk hes just very personable.
Absolutely great to hear all these laughters
Happy Birthday Mark, you're missed so much 🖤
"Im just a breakfast cook..." Lots of belly laughs in this one. Great stuff!
Seeing again today. Maybe my 10th time. What a great interview. Love the two. Now that "Singing Backwards and Weep" starts to be considered here and there the book of the year -- very well deserved -- it's absolutely great to see so much empathy between two great creators and human beings. Love Joseph Arthur and Mark Lanegan. Both. Always a source of inspiration to see this talks.
I could listen to these guys talk for days. What a great chat Joseph, we still love Lanegan up here in the NW.
Read Marks Book
It is a Heavy read....
just finished. Heart renching. So glad he escaped that demon H.
I just finished too. I consumed it in 24 hours. Mark is a beast.
Same, it's crazy some of the shit he's been through. He narrates the audiobook himself, too.
I'm halfway through at '92 & now it embraces slowly its sad truth. It's a joy to read, definitely. But it's really hard to swallow, especially the sad reality of Staley's & Cobain's lifes IMO.
Such a great book. Shocking and heartbreaking at times but some parts were so funny I was wheezing laughing. Meatloaf, Ramones, Oasis etc had me pissing myself. Glad I finally saw Mark before the world shut down.
Mark has helped me through the most difficult years in my life. I don’t know him but I genuinely love and thank this guy for his music.
This was fantastic! Been a Lanegan fan for so long and this is the most in depth interview with him I've ever seen. It's been amazing to meet him a few times over the last 20 years and see how he's grown more comfortable and open over time. He's had a fascinating life and I can't wait to read the memoir. Truly one of the greatest of our time and sorely underrated. Always humble to a fault that Mark Lanegan!
Best Mark Lanegan interview. Very funny too. Thank you.
"That's huge . . . I mean, I've heard of it..." 🤣
I am a massive screaming trees/ mark lanagen fan and this was the best interview with him ever.......thanks joseph
Never thought i would come across such a relaxed Mark Lanegan interview, thanks for uploading.
Blues Funeral really got me into his music.
Met him a few times at a signing session after a show, he's always cool and seems to genuinely appreciate the contact with his fans.
The frequency of deep belly laughs really punctuated what a fun listen this conversation is.
This was not only great interview but one of the best interviews ever. Sounds like a bold statement but I never watched interview this long without getting bored at some point. Great interaction and flow. Was lucky enough to see Screaming Trees open for Alice In Chains here in Finland in a small club that has capacity maybe for 500. Seen Lanegan alone few times. Bubblegum is one of my fave albums of all time. Thank you all! Cheers from Finland, Petri
@ That was just after AIC released Dirt. R.I.P. Mark
Had to order "Sing backwards and weep" straight after watching this great interview. No way around it.
Great talk. Lanegan is a legend.
Wonderful interview with substance. I love Lanegan and how humble he is. I love his voice too. I will most definitely read his autobiography when I get my hands on it.
Love Mark, long time fan of his music and his humility with respect to his talent & what he has contributed to music. He’s one of the all time greats, no doubt about it.
Respectfully, I wish that the interviewer talked a bit less and listened more. There were a number of times I felt he cut Mark off during key moments to tell his own story.
Still the Best Lanegan interview ever!!!! So relaxed I always come back to it.
Concur! I do too ✌️
Rest In Peace to this legend Mark Lanegan. He’s back with his best friends Layne and Kurt.
thank you, this is just an amazing interview, really thank you!
Fantastic. Such a beautiful moment.
Thank you.
RIP Mark. What a talent. Thank you for all the tunes. Thank you for all of it.
This isn't just my favorite Mark Lanegan interview, but one of my favorite interviews ever. RIP Mark.
Hands down one of the best interviews period. I wish this was 5 hours long it was so interesting, Mark has such a deep involvement with so many big names its crazy the stories. What I find totally amazing is how humble Mark is, he does not see himself as a icon yet he is. Wish more people listened to the music, read the words, etc. The songs are so deep and take you into a world, there are only a few artists who can take you into this journey, so glad to be listening to one of them here.
I just finished listening to "Sing Backwards and Weep" the audiobook. I would say listen to the audiobook, since Mark Lanegan narrates in that incredible voice, his voice. I was stunned by his stories, and just completely horrified at the person he thought of himself to be, rather than the extremely talented singer/songwriter he is. This was a very powerful and intriguing book that I highly recommend. If you have anybody dealing with a substance abuse problem in your life, or you are yourself, this could shed light on the situation and may be helpful to you or your loved one. There are only two ways out of a substance abuse problem, life or death. Thank God he survived!
Too much of an asshole to his bandmates. Loved the audiobook. Insane stories.
So good to hear him laugh a day after. For me, another regret, I never saw him Live. RIP Mark
Saw him twice, you miss a big one. A voice so intense that it seemed to come from an Old Testament's prophet, live better than on record.
Thanks for this Joe, Lanegan has one of the best voices in rock, great stories too...
Hey I just had to tell how much I enjoy your work, you are a natural, freaking genius interviewer, but more than that you are like a family member just kicking back, shooting the breeze, making one of my all time favorite musiciians / singers of all time, Mr. Mark Lanegan melt back in his chair with such comfort and familiarity, that we , the audience, get to imagine what Mark is really , really like, and can easily insert ourselves right there in Lanegan's living room and share in the conversation about art, music and creative ways we make our statement in this thing we call life. You asked every question I've ever wanted to ask Mark, never forced, never interrupting him, perfect exchange of give and take. The icing on the cake is Mark's beautiful, soulful and sexy voice and even more sugar is the laughter and the high pitch squeel coming from Mark, his core, authentic laugh, wow!!! what a freaking treasure!! And his face squinting into chinese eye's and a smile from ear to ear. FREAKING PRICELESS. I have watched this full podcast at least 4 times. I could go on and on about my favorite parts, but that would turn into a novel. Thank you Joeseph for inviting me over to Marks house, and introducing me to him. You were warm, thoughtful, extremely funny, spiritualy driven , and very humble. You have so much going for you and I pray that you continue to be very blessed and you bless everyone you come into contact with." Captain obvious says Mark's voice is GODLY. " CLASSIC.
I'll admit it. Never been a Lanegan fan. Known of ST's since the early '90's. Regretfully, I slept on the TREES, wasn't feeling the jam-bandish, Tom Waits/beatniky vibes...Alice & SndGrdn both more my speed/volume...but Ibfinally opened my ears to Marks voice- via MAD SEASON's ABOVE DVD. I understand what 'the buZz' is all abt. FFWD to present day, came across "Sing Backwards & Weep" memoires... no, not the book, but Marks vocal 11hr reading (abt 1/2way thru) on TH-cam... subsequently, I'm on a subtle Lanegan binge.. I was unaware, how ruffneck/rudeboy his life was...now I see... & I relate, & respect entirely. He is BADASS! Loved this P.Cast.
This is so incredible. Brings back memories of meeting Mark in Chicago, talking about our good buddy John Curly from the Whigs. Man, so great, thank you!
Mark is normally very quiet and reserved in interviews. This was awesome to see the other side of him. Loved that you guys were cracking jokes, and talking about old memories and stories. Great interview!