Richard Ashcroft - The British Masters - Chapter 7
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ก.ย. 2024
- In this episode our host John Doran sits down with former Verve frontman Richard Ashcroft ahead of the release of his fourth solo album 'These People’. Ashcroft discusses fatherhood, what he misses about the North, and Bitter Sweet Symphony.
In John’s own words:
Today I am speaking to one of the biggest, and arguably most misunderstood pop stars of last quarter of a century: Richard Ashcroft.
His band The Verve were one of the most unlikely success stories of the 1990s, predicted by no-one bar him. Nearly twenty years after the phenomenal success of Urban Hymns, Ashcroft has become ambiguous about fame, but as this rare interview proves, he has more to say than ever.
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Ashcroft is one of the best rock talents in history. Many of his songs are prodigious..."Lucky Man" can lift you up from the deepest dumps.
Said it better than I could
Oh yeah he’s like Elvis or Hendrix 😂
Richard has a heavy soul man. Verve has some of the most Joyous and depressing songs I ever heard. Real British "country" music. Noel wrote the bright side, and Richard wrote the dark.
That's a really good way of putting it man
Your answer was brilliantly succinct and to the point as they are in a way writers of the habitual. But let’s not forget older bards if I may call them that. Mark E smith comes to mind…
Not as depressed as thom yorke though
But Lucky Man is the brightest!
@@thenoble39 yorkes got no soul
John Doran - The greatest Rock n Roll interviewer ever, period.
He is great. Most are trite, especially here in America.
Sorry but he’s a narcissistic egotistical brat who thinks he is clearly a rock star one total twat
LOL
Yeah, he’s good, isn’t he ?.. He’s got a brain 🧠 & asks interesting questions...
Shame about his voice
This is bloody marvellous. Thanks! Went past Richard's house on the back of my mates scooter ages ago as he was opening his gates. We gave him a thumbs-up & an "Alright, dude?!" as we cruised past & he gave us an "Alright, lads?!" with accompanying reciprocal thumbs-up. Good times.
+jon Burns I eagerly await any "Cool story, bro." style comments.
Shite story.
Wait, is riding on the back of your mates scooter is a think in England? You'd get funny looks for that over here.
🙌👍❤
Richard Ashcroft is the real deal with being a creative writer + musician that truly has what it takes in his voice + vocals to sing + deliver beautifully sounding + capturing music!
He's 100% spot on about working on other issues before taking antidepressant such as addiction to substances. But if you're in an emergency situation do what you have to do and save your life. Antidepressants saved mine when I was suicidal at 18 and I was on them for 20 years. But age and sobriety has given me the strength I need to handle this condition on a daily basis. Mind you the depression started when I was 13 and totally sober (it is a genetic inheritance that has been aggravated by hypothyroidism).
This is actually worth watching... a great artist and someone who knows how to do an interview
Great interview. As a fan of Richard, I appreciate the way you have approached the interview John, and made him feel at ease and open as this. Most interviewers care more to get the soundbite than the content, and try to challenge him with silly cliches, which you funnily twisted in the last question.
First time I've actually ever heard him talk. Unexpected voice.
Joe Chill same!
best interview I've ever seen with Ashcroft. nice one John.
I don’t understand why he’s so underrated. I can’t understand why his genius is not recognised the world over.
Superb songwriter and great singer (in the sense that he knows his voice and amortizes it in the best way possible)
He is likely underrated and misunderstood because he is truly a genius, and genius can be very difficult or even impossible for the average person to fully comprehend.
Can we get through a single TH-cam comments section without the”underrated” comment?
This guy is not underrated, he’s widely critically acclaimed and commercially successful. Underrated he is not.
I miss dear Richard. so thrilled he's come back so grown and eyes open wide as well as his mind. Still writing great music with a stone honest messege. wonderful, Thank you!!!!!
The interviewers on this channel are top grade and it shows, really get the best out of them. This interview is solid gold.
I've been battling depression for a few years, and this man helped me so much, last Friday my mother passed away, now I'm here still wondering where my life is going, I'm still in that awful phase where future is uncertain, I'm 20 and I don't know what will happen.
in Urban Hymns I found a nurture, another person with the same thoughts as me, I found a friend. thank you Richard
There's help if you need and want it. If you get too low reach out, there's no shame.
I hear ya, I'm battling the ugly beast known as depression and I've found solace in Urban Hymns. Thanks for sharing.
Brenda Luna Hope you are doing OK. You have to be patient and hang in there.... sending love & best wishes. xxx
Eleanor Walmsley thank you Eleanor, I'm doing well, it's still a battle but music is still there, I send you a big hug and kiss. Thank you for your concern
thank you my darling, if you aren't on antidepressants perhaps you might want to think about essential oils. I use frankincense & Clary sage together in the bath it is very effective with my depressions. The oils get into your blood stream within 10 mins. xxx
Ashcroft is a great man as well as a musician. I could listen to him all day. John Doran is excellent.
These interviews are ridiculously good. John Dorian is a great interviewer.
When the interviewer asks him about coming from Wigan & the odds being stacked against him... I think of what Ian Brown said, years ago “It’s not where you’re from, it’s where you’re at” Such a good phrase/saying & so true...
His voice is deeper than I thought.
Guys the real deal. Wigans finest. Legend, yeah he is.
Hes not from wigan , hes from upholland skem
This man is truly a musical genius. Urban hymns and Northern soul defined a generation for me.
A collab of Richard and Noel could be legendary.
+lol boring
pretty confident this will happen
+lol I agree totally. It would be totally fitting as well, seeing how the Verve and Oasis always had such huge respect for one another. I also respect the fact that he would want to work with both Noel and Liam, but not one or the other. Shows how much personal respect for the brothers he has so as not to step on either one of their toes by working with just one of them.
+Scott Udell yeah must have been mint back in the day when they were all together. I'm from Glasgow & there's a summer sessions gig in August & the line up is Noel Gallagher, Ashcroft & Johnny Marr!!! Ashcroft got announced as noels support the day after I watched this interview, quite weird
whatsthestory Oh that would be killer to see! Too bad I'm stuck here in the States. :/
Grew up with his music, he soundtracked my life... Love you Richard...
why do you continue to lie mate
what a legend Richard ashcroft is,and you can feel his passion on each and every answer given in this interview.top bloke
Solid interview. Raw, stylistic, grounded, and authentic. As it should.
We need more like him in these times. Where have the real artists gone.
Richard Ashcroft, carry on being you, we love you God bless + Richard Ashcroft is crazy talented, he is just himself and he's amazing. Love the verve Love him. All his albums have gotten me through some difficult times and his songs are irreplaceable and timeless. He is one of a kind. There is nobody before him and there will be nobody after him. God Bless Richard Ashcroft. +
Brilliant Interview Guys. Great to see our Richard back. Onwards and Upwards Richard.
Thank the Universe for Richard Ashcroft, absolute genius musician who does not get the recognition he deserves but the great ones never do. ✌
A Storm In Heaven is such a good album!
Best verve album in my eyes
This man is a philosopher.
Thanks for coming back Richard.
What a fantastic interview! Questions were great, Richard was great. This is stuff that is important for TH-cam. Long live RA
Listening to him saying that strong "NO" when he thought they were talking about the band hurts me.
Makes me proud to be a working class lad from Wigan. Keep it real and humble mate
This is man and his band! Are a dying breed true musical iconic lights of culture beacons of light from the communities there sound vision and values Ashcroft will always be musical royalty in the uk it’s more than music myself is very thankful for moments the memories this music has encapsulated!
I absolutely love this guy he’s an absolute legend. He’s right up there with my first choice of who to have a pint with down the pub.
"music is power"
What a great interview. Richard ashcroft is a legend.
Such a good interview. This changed my view of RA. He is really intelligent. Loved this interview
Richard Ashcroft is the same age as my dad when he passed away. I appreciate the song that you slave to money 💰 then you die. Richard Ashcroft is by far, my favorite artist and singer. He is an original and classic. I'm thankful for his songs and work.
Would be cool if he collaborated with Johnny Marr.
That would be defiantly be interesting m8
Several steps back ? lol Ashcroft is a genius and Marr's guitar playing is genius so them working together would be epic.
***** Nae chance m8. Ashcroft is a master songwriter! Johnny Marr a master guitarist! That would make for a sweet collaboration!!
this guy is defo one of the best songwriters/vocalists. Ive drowned in many bottles and flown many kites listening to urban hymns.
God bless, fuck the system
Richard Ashcroft is man that has got me through so many highs and lows for20 years I wish I could roll a splif and have a beer with this man . Would forfill a life long dream
Great interview, shame he didn't give Nick mccabe the credit he definitely deserves.
+paul Wainman For real! Total dick comment on Dick's part. The quality of his solo output clearly shows how much Nick & Si were the soul of Verve.
Funny, why werent Nick and Si asked to interview instead of Ashcroft
What a complete wanker, no mention of Simon tong and he conveniently forgets about "catching the butterfly" and the hidden track "Deep freeze"
There was more than Rich to his success. Cabie, both Si's and whole lot of people supported him.
Plus, Peter Salisbury adds an incredible flavour through his drumming.
Cool, now do an interview with Nick McCabe.....seriously.
Nick McCabe a true British Master!!!
Yesss
unreal guitar player
Nick McCabe is THE MOST slept on guitar player. His guitar work and effects experimentation is on another level.
Im an American. Oasis brought me to The Verve. I really liked Northern Souls and Urban Hymns. I've always wanted his solo career to blow me away, but it never really did. Remember when 'Song For The Lovers' came out and it stoked me. Album dropped off after that for me. Just my opinion. Good stuff though.
Me the same (Oasis to the Verve). I liked shoegaze enough to know the major artists then but not enough to get into things like "A Storm of Heaven" or "Giants Steps" by the Boo Radleys until much later. Hence I started with "Urban Hymns" and was never blown away by anything else the band or Ashcroft as a solo artist did before or after. The one thing I remember about all those Britpop bands back then was how they had the same logo from album to album, single to single, and I took that as a sign of good taste, actually, until the band Travis came around. Then it was, like, okay, enough of this shit. How many different songs can we get with the chorus being about the sun and the sky and the morning?
I thought the whole album was superb.
Joseph Arrambidez fully agreed mate, was never took by his solo stuff
It’s nice to actually meet an American with great taste in music!
Respect brother
He seems bitter really that he's not as good without the other members of the Verve?
I get a lot more where Richard Ashcroft is at about people + ideas + music. I love his idea too about not rushing to use ant-depressants +/ or other drugs Etc. I like how he mentioned not having others tell you what should be your way of being a creative artist. I admire his abundant cleverness,wit + drive. It is so attractive + inspirational also.
Fucking hell! The Ashcroft is an artistic legend. Love the north west of England music scene. Thank you for this from belfast. This is a sound interview. Cheers
Richard Ashcroft is a talent that hasn't gotten the exposure an immense person like himself deserve...he's a rebel, and rebels have truth in them...so much truth that it creates a distinction bet them and the rest...if rich found a group that resonates with him, he'd be another John Lennon (renowned)
this man has a really bright brain. that in the world we are living today no longer seems to be a quality
Totally agree
wow... Richard is such a genius... so crisp and so valid ideas
Yes I’m from St. Helens as well music is brewing here slowly
Ashcroft is one of the top songwriters of all time!!
Great interview
Well said, Richard. Didn't know much about him before this interview. Diggin his candor.
One of my favorite british musicians! Respect John for a view wit Richie
What he's saying round 12:00 is 100% true. I struggled with mental health for years, suicide attempts etc. I got diagnosed bipolar, tried the therapy and the drugs but it got worse. I then made the decision to stop the meds, stop the booze, stop the cocaine... and exercise(the mania helped me through this tbf) I have never been happier in all my life. This was the best thing i ever did. I'm getting on with my life like a normal person. I have a great new job and in two years time I will own my own home. Obviously I still have ups and downs but its less extreme and a whole lot more manageable. I do however smoke weed to calm the mania but i choose my natural medicine very carefully, I don't smoke just any weed.
Mental/physical stimulation
Improve your diet
Cut out booze, drugs and meds
Exercise
This fixed my life.
he forgot about catching the butterfly ,that song was written by the verve not ashcroft alone
Plus Deep freeze
the best part of the album was written by the band, not him.
His voice is so mesmerizing
Hey Richard, you’re my wonderwall.
It's good for the world that Richard is back.
John Doran do some documentaries with these British artists, loving the interviews very interesting X
I'm watching this for inspiration, Ashcroft is the deepest thinker and wise beyond his years.
As an American I'm only catching about half of the conversation I had to go back and listen again because I don't hear the British accent often enough
The best interview Iv seen from rich
It wasn't Kingsley Amis who said that it was Cyril Connolly
Cheers from Mexico mate , you saved my life when I was in high school
Verdad que es maravilloso?!💗🙌🏼
Lo es!
What's up with the sound? Dialogues are quiet then the music goes boom. Is it so difficult to normalize the volume, cmon?
Never liked his music but this interview was great, funny as hell, newfound respect for Mr. Ashcroft
a real true artist
One of my favourite music journalists out there, another top notch interview
Play this just before bedtime you will sleep like a baby.
Me too.
dasbear10 Nailed it
Ashcroft is a genius lyricist but it’s unfair slagging off McCabe, Si Jones and Pete for not contributing for Urban Hymns. McCabe’s touch changed the album and made it very unique.
What good cant come out of Richard's return?
Urban Hymns is just a brilliant album, I love this album and always will, I love it.
great interview he's got his head on his shoulders shame it was too short and i wasnt the interviewer
What a nice down to earth guy who has his own mind. Brilliant X
he has a great voice
Richard Ashcroft pure legend!
Watching 2021!.. Ashcroft Legend.. UP THE NORTH..
Diamond Geezer. Never seen an interview of his but i give credits were it's due. it's proper m8
Gave 500k to a homeless charity. Thats very kind and i hope most if it got to those in need.
this must be the most underrated singer iv ever heard
His insight is legendary. I love this guy now lmao
That pram in the hall quote is by Cyril Connolly, not Kingsley Amis.
Ричард такой простой и добрый человек! Молодец! Желаю тебе хорошего здоровья и любви и счастья и благополучия!🐲💎🍷🍇👌💪💟🌹👏👏🍹🐲👍💪👊👏
john doran. brilliant interviewer as always.
Man, this guy has barely aged.
“Misunderstood pop stars...” true artists aren’t meant to be understood, their art is interpreted individually. Good art is enigmatic; otherwise what’s the bloody point!
Thanks Richard for your music , and video..... Like ...
I agree that Urban Hymns is probably the best Britpop album tied in my opinion with (What's the Story) Morning Glory? As for Ashcroft on his own, I haven't heard any of his older solo work, but I have heard his latest album and I think it's not that bad. Richard Ashcroft is probably one of the best singers ever. I would put him up there with the rock legend vocalists of the twentieth century. I think this interview has really helped me understand Ashcroft and his story in music. So, I respect him and his music and I don't hate him. I think he's doing just fine right now.
"These people" insight, Richard understands what's going on these days
Love his view on creativity…be yourself. Everyone should be creative in some way because it’s it a great vehicle for self expression.
Very articulate and intelligent man.
'Do you ever find yourself in a chippy?' Investigated journalism at its best?
if you were a northerner, you'd know this shit matters
@@DaleLadDaz Yeah, great nosh a blessing.
Richard ashcroft was a true musical genius
it wasn't Kingsley Amis who made the pram in the hallway quote.
nice interview lads but it was Cyril Connolly who spoke about the pram in the hall in his book Enemies of Promise. Kingsley Amis had three children
He can slag off McCabe all he likes, but he never made a record as good as The Verve's without Nick. The Verve first three albums were nearly perfect.
+karatechop123 Ashcroft occasionally makes a good song. The Verve consistently made great albums. I think Nick just made everything sound cool and edgier on UH and that's lost on Ashcroft's solo output.
First album - As good as it got
Everything else was a slow descent into Ashcroft and away from McCabe
@@mrjamescurry word!
@@mrjamescurry You hit the proverbial nail right on the fucking head.
'Keys To The World' is an incredible album from start to finish. I don't care what people think.
Couldn’t agree more about the Four Horseman.