I've been fortunate enough to have spoken to Gary a couple times, and this is *exactly* who he is. They say "never meet your heroes"...but if your hero is Gary Numan, that rule does not apply. He *is* the guy you hope he will be.
I met him in oakland around 6 years ago and he is so genuine. He didn't charge for a meet and greet when everyone started, he spoke and had a photo with everyone. He is absolutely this. Such a wonderful humble man.
He comes across as completely down to earth and it's a shame he is not more well known. God bless you Gary and thank you for all your music looking forward to more.
I'm as far removed from electronic music as you could imagine but I have a lot of respect for Gary Numan. This is a brilliantly honest interview from a seemingly very nice, modest guy. In fact, towards the end, I found myself wanting to shake him to make him realise what a major contribution he's made to his genre. Most of the bands he was gushing about probably wouldn't have existed were it not for his influence.
Agree with what you say about not listening to advice. There are millions of people out there telling you how to do everything, but they themselves suck at it. Do your own thing. Thanks Gary.
Such a contrast. A man who is famous because of his talent and commitment to being himself. And his warmth and integrity shine through. And then there's Nathan Rich. A man who's only god is money. Who has no depths low enough to which he won't sink in order to make it.
Not a huge Numan fan, but he does give a good interview and is a pretty self-effacing, modest dude. Very humble likeable guy. Would be cool to have a few beers with him.
It is so nice to see him back doing what he does so well. The British music press were vile towards him, many of them beyond anything I had ever seen before. Genuine person, genuine talent...Excellent to see him outliving the bitter haters.
So cute that he liked The Monkees' I did too. I am the same age as Gary Numan. I love his music....always have since the 70s. I am so glad he is such a nice, humble person who still makes amazing music.
Replicas, Pleasure Principe, & Telekon… ALL 3 ARE AMAZING ALBUMS. I still play all 3 to this day. I wasn’t born yet until 1980 but I remember getting all my Aunts “hand me down” 45 Vinyl Singles & 12 Inch Vinyl, & Regular Vinyl Albums all the time when I was 5 to 8. I had about 5 singles & 5 albums I played 24/7. 2 singles were “CARS” & “ARE FRIENDS ELECTRIC” by the great Gary Numan. It’s truly incredible how his electric electronic music he made opened up doors for FUNK to ELECTRONIC METAL then to RAP MUSIC of the 1990’s with all those electronic songs and albums were sampled. I truly love Gary Numan because he made songs that will live on way after I’m dead.
I remember in my senior year in high school ('76/'77), this older guy we hung with came over one day with this new record called 'Ultravox'. I thought that the name was unbelievable. It sounded so futuristic, and blew me away. And I hadn't even heard the record yet. And when a bunch of us jumped in his car to get high, and drive around, he put on a tape of that record. It was so cool, and new sounding. Blew us away, I never heard music like this before . And then a few years later in 1979, I went into my favorite record store and they were playing this record called 'Gary Numan Tubeway Army'. The song 'Me I Disconnect From You' from the album came on and I was blown away again. I thought it was Ultravox at first, till I looked at the cover. I bought it right away and it was fantastic (the song 'Cars' wouldn't come out yet until 1980). No one we knew had even heard of Gary Numan. I immediately thought that these 2 bands, Ultravox (1st 3 albums with John Foxx) and Gary Numan , was the direction David Bowie should have went in after his Ziggy Stardust period. When I played it for people, they thought it WAS David Bowie. Well anyway, been a big fan of this great music ever since those days back in the late 70's, and so glad to see that Gary Numan is still around, and making music, and doing great. Thanx Gary for all this great music, and You Tube for this great interview.
And thank you for your comment. Gary Numan is an interesting artist whose influence is deeply embedded in music, either directly or subtly. It was a real pleasure to meet and interview him. Certainly one of our best interviews to date.
@@casinodelonge Your son is too cool..To even know about this great pretty much underground music from the mid 70s to 1980..He must have a cool circle of friends..Barely anyone, or anyone we knew even heard about or would even listen to it back then...Until the early 80s I'm sure. When Ultravox and Gary had kind of a few hits...But even then...
@@frankny4947 Finn has no friends, he just likes to explore music, he loved Cabaret Voltaire and when he bought Eno’s Music for Airports, the old rocker dude at the music shop thought he was the coolest 12 year old ever. Why that album? Because Simple Minds referenced it in I Travel, he loves early Minds too 😊
Bought the pleasure principle the day it came out I was 17 years old and I never looked back and I become a musician myself following his footsteps what a great treasure Gary is!!🤩🤩🤩
Does Gary know that he created an entire realm of sound and fantasy? I grew up listening to his music, and in the 1980s through 2000s I learned computers at a professional level. Its as if he knew the consciousness of an advanced machine, yet he doesn't seem to know anything of that. Very strange, very special.
Kraftwerk, Bowie, and Iggy Pop "The Idiot", Eno, Roxy Music, Can, Eloy, lots of bands were exploring such texture before Numan. I like his music, but he's not the first.
If you listen to the interview closely you'll hear Gary say that he was at the back of the queue, which he said he was a little embarrassed about. He was part of the 'wave' of new music only. Even BOWIE admitted to stealing 'sounds' NUMAN formed a hybrid of sounds which was very clever.
He is one of the best and most original in his genre. Successful largely amongst his peers. Nin and so many who want to collab and work with him helps bring him into view of younger audiences. That had helped him massively. Plus he learns from peers instead of just teaching.
Gary is a sweet little man. I remember when I was little and a member of the Young Farmers Club (don't ask cos I don't know either), we were having a little evening tour of Fairoaks Airport in Chobham - I don't know if he still does but he used to fly his plane from there. Our group leader spotted him by his plane. We all went over to him and stood up and didn't say much - he just stood there smiling, and signed autographs for every single one of us little know-nothing-about-music children of the 80's.
What a cool story! Thanks for sharing! He seems like such a genuine sweet guy. I'd do anything to get him to sign my Gary Numan vinyls. I have The Pleasure Principle, Telekon, & Replicas. Not sure at the moment if I have more but I know for sure I have originals of those.
He packed it in I think. He flew a Harvard in displays , which I saw in 1990 and very good he was too. He eventually became a display authoriser signing off other pilots on behalf of the CAA
@@Sindollx666x I have those also, plus the On Broadway single and a picture disk 12" of Miracles, plus various other singles. There was no invention of the meaningless CD that would ever demote these gems to the back of the garage, or rubbish bin - low and behold. Gary has been the favourite of mine since Are Friends Electric, and the only disappointment there has been is when I eventually got tickets to a big just 5 miles from where I live, due to short notice could only get my Mum to go with me, and when Gary was performing in the hall, with all of us in black except for Mum in her Sunday best decide crimpline, she felt so out of place - bless her - we had to leave after just 4 songs. Yep, Gary Numan is amazing, a true hero of the last decade and this one too.
Gary is such a charming and self assured chap, so much so he can see and accept that he's not infallible. Then there's his work ethic and so he has made his way back from a very dark place. I have no doubt the Numan family are rightly proud of this long standing and hugely influential contributor to the music world. None other than Afrika Bambaataa sites Gary as the unlikely and unknowing founder of Hip Hop in the early Eighties, with Cedric Sharpley's (RIP) drums from "Films" being the most sampled bit of music - probably ever...!
We are extremely proud of you Gary. I am so proud to be a Numan fan and have been for many years. Hammersmith Odeon is waiting for Savage homecoming show. 💋💞
Nobody is as honest humble about fame from a first person point of view as Gary Numan. I remember drinking a red bottle of pop after a little league game back in 1979 and hearing Cars for the first time and was transformed as if everything before in music was the past and a new era was being kicked off.
@@casinodelonge like he said in this IV...it was his fault for listening to the Establishment so I guess he cant be bitter at himself...I think hes just grateful that he managed to "wake up" in the end
Saw him a few days ago (first time ever) in Detroit at St. Andrew's Hall. Awesome show, so full of energy, emotion, and immense audio/visual joy! Truly an artist and a legend. Such a humble and down to earth guy. Long time fan!!! Keep rockin' Gary, and come back to Detroit soon.
I saw his performance for the first time this weekend in Stockholm! And was just blown away! For me it was a whole new universe, haven't listened that much to his music before. Now..I'm gonna listen to every single piece of his fantastic work! What an amazing artist! He also seems like such a really nice guy and just authentic
After reading the previous comments, I don't know what to say except that when I discovered Numan in the Pleasure Principle Days, I knew I had found an artist I could believe in. (I was 19) The song 'Films' got me going and got my mind and body in full gear.
Tiberius Carey Pleasure Principle is the best album I have ever heard. I still listen to it today. It has everything I need and is an awesome piece of music.
Hands down one of the most influential individuals in modern/post-modern music. It's amazing he's maintained (or regained) humility. So glad you're back to doing your thing, your own way, Maestro Numan!
Came for Gary Numan record preferences, instead got Gary Numan downward spiral / career depression / bankrupt stories... and I think everyone has these stories, he's just the only one modest enough and connected to reality to freely admit it. Great guy.
Dear Gary...Don't be so hard on yourself mate. You are one of the best! I came to your stuff just slightly off the mark, at least as far as the current trend was concerned...about 1984. Loved your work since and before. Have to say, Strange Charm was a really good album. One of my favourites, though it seems it was during a time that you don't value so much. Sod that. You're a brilliant song writer. Nine Inch Nails are excellent, and they do you a good service. But you were there shaping the mold in the first place. Hats off man.
Great interview, captivating, and inspiring too. I admire GN's frank and raw approach to the posed questions, there is clearly an unshakable drive in him still, which I respect...
Love this guy! Recentgot back into Gary Numan when I saw him coming in concert with Ministry in Philly. , started listening back to all his music and can honestly say he's my new favorite group, the man is so modest ,real and genuine. And his music speaks for itself, the best concert I've seen in decades! Pure genius!!!
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This interview alone makes me even more excited to be going to his show tonight.
Great interview! Thanks so much for this. I’ve been following Gary since ‘81 - huge fan and he’s the reason I’ve played synths most of my life. Gary, if you’re reading this, I saw the Monkees live at their last show in Los Angeles for the end of their “That was then, this is now” tour. The drummer of my band (I played bass) and his mom took me as she was a close friend of Davy Jones. So we all hung out together at the after party and while I was sitting on a tiny sofa, Davy came over and sat by me and basically was interviewing me about our band. It was surreal! All 4 Monkees were there and I was thrilled to meet and talk with them. Peter came over and offered Davy and me some snacks. I hope to meet you Gary sometime soon. If you music fans want a good tip, get an iPad... there are so many great synth apps for it and they are super inexpensive! Ok, I’m done. :-)
I love that Gary Numan has managed to stay down to earth despite being a pioneer of electronic music as far back as the late 70s, he's a genuine guy, and I love that he's not bothered about the commercial side of creativity, he's true to himself and I respect that interesting interview, thanks 👍
Best interview ever!!! Gary is such areal person yet such a God in his own right and most importantly in his own way .. so humble and brilliant.. Thank You for this!!
Always loved his early stuff and the way he explains it is so spot on, what an intelligent individual, almost on the level of Bowie right here- a true, success story!
This was my first time seeing the interview and I have more respect and admiration for him. He truly has come full circle. Life will do that to you. Love this guy.
Tube way army tour 1979 Edinburgh playhouse, wow,, still remember it to this day,, I've seen Floyd, Bowie, U2 etc,, but that gig was unbelievable, the sound and the atmosphere was outstanding!!
Well what can I say? never heard Gary Newman even speak before but now really like him what a great guy honest and humble very rare qualities these days.
Thanks so much for all your music. This interview has been such a great insight in to you. Ultravox, joy division, depeche mode, Nine Inch Nails. Awesome. Stay true to your dreams and passions not anyone else's and it'll work out.
And thank you for your comment, this interview is a very special one for us as well. Gary revealed so much to us, and was so open it really made a huge impression on us both! Thanks for watching.
I'm struck by how utterly comfortable he is in these circumstances now. I remember the very fragile, withdrawn, painfully self-conscious man who was in Swap Shop in 1981 or whenever it was.....even as a kid I felt so sorry for him. His Asperger's seems to have be non-evident now. So genuinely easeful and natural.
Gary's sound direction contrasting The Pleasure Principle to Exile was such a huge turnaround that you could tell something had definitely changed, and he had found this new raw energy and it was amazing! I wasn't aware of the in-between days except for "New Anger", but hearing his more recent stuff shows how innovative and amazing he has reinvented himself into being!
All kudos to Mr Numan, cannot express in words my positivity towards him. But, can we also give a huge amount respect to the interviewer allowing Gary to speak and not trying to interject or force comment. Well done sir.
I was a massive fan from Replicas, bought all the albums posters and saw him live. I thought he had left the music scene when he went flying and doing airshows and so forgot about him and moved on musically. Through TH-cam I dropped onto 'Savage' now I am back and would like to see him live again.
I have owned the Gary Numan single Cars for 41 years and recently realised it was a rare red vinyl print.Hold the 45 up to the light i was told insisting it was black and them a red beam hit my vision.
that's so cool he was so excited by his brand new huge sounds. That excitement is still felt in that music, to this day... it still feels so exciting. whenever I play it out in public people comment on it. many never heard it but they still feel the total power in it. I love telling them it's from 40 yrs ago :)
Nice one Gary, what a nice bloke and humble almost to a fault. Don't do yourself or what you pioneered down, you were the epitome of cool back in the day and the music you made in that era was every bit worthy of Mr Reznor's accolades or anyone else who sites you as an influence. I'm actually proud of the fact that the first album I ever bought was the Pleasure Principal, I loved it then and I still love and play it now. Are friends Electric was my favourite song ever for years and years when I was younger. I've also a great respect for someone who found some light and direction from an album that was itself a product of a very desperate time for Depeche Mode. It is indeed a fantastic album and says a lot about where Gary must have been at this time.
I was lucky enough to be invited back to the hotel with Gary and the band after a gig. A really down to earth decent bloke. Had a great laugh with Ced Sharpley too, God bless him
yes it has gotten better and better. Keep going. Your life long fans love you and would love more. You are a true artist that needs to just do what you would do.
I've gone down the rabbit hole today watching Gary on interviews and what a nice humble honest man he is
One of the humblest. Thanks foe watching XC
@@Northerntransmissions You're welcome :)
I've been fortunate enough to have spoken to Gary a couple times, and this is *exactly* who he is. They say "never meet your heroes"...but if your hero is Gary Numan, that rule does not apply. He *is* the guy you hope he will be.
Nicely said.
Thanks!
That makes me so so happy to hear. I hope I get my chance next time he's in seattle. I couldn't afford the VIP meet and greet.
I met him in oakland around 6 years ago and he is so genuine. He didn't charge for a meet and greet when everyone started, he spoke and had a photo with everyone. He is absolutely this. Such a wonderful humble man.
He comes across as completely down to earth and it's a shame he is not more well known.
God bless you Gary and thank you for all your music looking forward to more.
What a lovely guy. Unpretentious, no chip on his shoulder. Very refreshing.
Hard not to love a guy who is so generous with his praise of others.
Hear, hear I agree with the three of you. The only thing I would say is it's a pity his music is not more well known.
GN is the king
its an aspie aspect of his , genuine , what you see is what you get , honest to the bone , wont tute his own horn ,
Nice to see a legend so down to earth
>no chip on his shoulder
lol the man made a whole album about a chip on his shoulder, Dance
How cool is the interviewer?!!!!!!!
The right questions and plenty of space for Gary to answer.
Thank you and thanks for watching!
Gary is such a refreshingly genuine person.
Gary Numan is one of the kindest and humblest artists we've had the pleasure of interviewing. Thanks for watching XC
I'm as far removed from electronic music as you could imagine but I have a lot of respect for Gary Numan. This is a brilliantly honest interview from a seemingly very nice, modest guy. In fact, towards the end, I found myself wanting to shake him to make him realise what a major contribution he's made to his genre. Most of the bands he was gushing about probably wouldn't have existed were it not for his influence.
Agree with what you say about not listening to advice. There are millions of people out there telling you how to do everything, but they themselves suck at it. Do your own thing. Thanks Gary.
Such a contrast. A man who is famous because of his talent and commitment to being himself. And his warmth and integrity shine through. And then there's Nathan Rich. A man who's only god is money. Who has no depths low enough to which he won't sink in order to make it.
Not a huge Numan fan, but he does give a good interview and is a pretty self-effacing, modest dude. Very humble likeable guy. Would be cool to have a few beers with him.
In todays world, there are worse accolades than that.
I love seeing him progress out of his darker days, humble af
Saw Gary last month he did the whole Savage album, it was absolutely spectacular, I wish i could go again.
It is so nice to see him back doing what he does so well. The British music press were vile towards him, many of them beyond anything I had ever seen before. Genuine person, genuine talent...Excellent to see him outliving the bitter haters.
So cute that he liked The Monkees' I did too. I am the same age as Gary Numan. I love his music....always have since the 70s. I am so glad he is such a nice, humble person who still makes amazing music.
Ive liked gary numan since 79 up until now.amazing singer amazing man .Be proud G Numan uv done yaself v proud.🫶
Replicas, Pleasure Principe, & Telekon… ALL 3 ARE AMAZING ALBUMS. I still play all 3 to this day. I wasn’t born yet until 1980 but I remember getting all my Aunts “hand me down” 45 Vinyl Singles & 12 Inch Vinyl, & Regular Vinyl Albums all the time when I was 5 to 8. I had about 5 singles & 5 albums I played 24/7. 2 singles were “CARS” & “ARE FRIENDS ELECTRIC” by the great Gary Numan. It’s truly incredible how his electric electronic music he made opened up doors for FUNK to ELECTRONIC METAL then to RAP MUSIC of the 1990’s with all those electronic songs and albums were sampled.
I truly love Gary Numan because he made songs that will live on way after I’m dead.
A genius, yet very humble and down to earth human. thanks for watching XC
Great to hear that Depeche Mode helped save him musically. A lovely fella 😊
He truly is a lovely person. So honest and humble.
very good interview. shows everything about the ups and downs of life and the career of gary. a very humle and normal guy. good that he´s back.
Bloody hell, the man is amazing. This was a great interview :-)
We were blown away with him as well.
What great bloke - deserves every bit of his past & current succes ❤
I remember in my senior year in high school ('76/'77), this older guy we hung with came over one day with this new record called 'Ultravox'. I thought that the name was unbelievable. It sounded so futuristic, and blew me away. And I hadn't even heard the record yet. And when a bunch of us jumped in his car to get high, and drive around, he put on a tape of that record. It was so cool, and new sounding. Blew us away, I never heard music like this before . And then a few years later in 1979, I went into my favorite record store and they were playing this record called 'Gary Numan Tubeway Army'. The song 'Me I Disconnect From You' from the album came on and I was blown away again. I thought it was Ultravox at first, till I looked at the cover. I bought it right away and it was fantastic (the song 'Cars' wouldn't come out yet until 1980). No one we knew had even heard of Gary Numan. I immediately thought that these 2 bands, Ultravox (1st 3 albums with John Foxx) and Gary Numan , was the direction David Bowie should have went in after his Ziggy Stardust period. When I played it for people, they thought it WAS David Bowie. Well anyway, been a big fan of this great music ever since those days back in the late 70's, and so glad to see that Gary Numan is still around, and making music, and doing great. Thanx Gary for all this great music, and You Tube for this great interview.
And thank you for your comment. Gary Numan is an interesting artist whose influence is deeply embedded in music, either directly or subtly. It was a real pleasure to meet and interview him. Certainly one of our best interviews to date.
My 15 year old autistic son loves John Foxx era Ultravox, he teaches me so much about music I should know for myself!!
@@casinodelonge Your son is too cool..To even know about this great pretty much underground music from the mid 70s to 1980..He must have a cool circle of friends..Barely anyone, or anyone we knew even heard about or would even listen to it back then...Until the early 80s I'm sure. When Ultravox and Gary had kind of a few hits...But even then...
@@frankny4947 Finn has no friends, he just likes to explore music, he loved Cabaret Voltaire and when he bought Eno’s Music for Airports, the old rocker dude at the music shop thought he was the coolest 12 year old ever. Why that album? Because Simple Minds referenced it in I Travel, he loves early Minds too 😊
What an Ace interview... Good on you Gary... screw commercialism and promote creativity.....
Yes!!!!! Besides there's always an underground of people feeling your music was written from the feels of their soul, out supporting ya.
Gary Numan is DEFINETELY a legend in music! We're so fortunate to live in a lifetime that we can say "I seen Gary Numan live in concert" :-)
Bought the pleasure principle the day it came out I was 17 years old and I never looked back and I become a musician myself following his footsteps what a great treasure Gary is!!🤩🤩🤩
His onstage persona and his records are dark and alienated, yet in person he is a friendly, humble and genuine chap
Does Gary know that he created an entire realm of sound and fantasy? I grew up listening to his music, and in the 1980s through 2000s I learned computers at a professional level. Its as if he knew the consciousness of an advanced machine, yet he doesn't seem to know anything of that. Very strange, very special.
truly gifted artist, and a kind soul. Thanks for watching XC
He was a creator of a genre not many people have done that
Seriously he's an underappreciated mad genius.
Kraftwerk, Bowie, and Iggy Pop "The Idiot", Eno, Roxy Music, Can, Eloy, lots of bands were exploring such texture before Numan. I like his music, but he's not the first.
@@markrago5024 No, but he was the first that took it into the top 3..... (and that's usually not the originators).
If you listen to the interview closely you'll hear Gary say that he was at the back of the queue, which he said he was a little embarrassed about.
He was part of the 'wave' of new music only.
Even BOWIE admitted to stealing 'sounds'
NUMAN formed a hybrid of sounds which was very clever.
He is one of the best and most original in his genre. Successful largely amongst his peers. Nin and so many who want to collab and work with him helps bring him into view of younger audiences. That had helped him massively. Plus he learns from peers instead of just teaching.
I genuinely like this man so much.
he is as genuine as they come
I'm very glad he mentions T.Rex as he once said Marc Bolan was his hero !
Great point. Thank you so much for watching
Respect to Gary, like his brief punk roots also, got his first single.
Gary is a sweet little man. I remember when I was little and a member of the Young Farmers Club (don't ask cos I don't know either), we were having a little evening tour of Fairoaks Airport in Chobham - I don't know if he still does but he used to fly his plane from there. Our group leader spotted him by his plane. We all went over to him and stood up and didn't say much - he just stood there smiling, and signed autographs for every single one of us little know-nothing-about-music children of the 80's.
What a cool story! Thanks for sharing! He seems like such a genuine sweet guy. I'd do anything to get him to sign my Gary Numan vinyls. I have The Pleasure Principle, Telekon, & Replicas. Not sure at the moment if I have more but I know for sure I have originals of those.
He packed it in I think. He flew a Harvard in displays , which I saw in 1990 and very good he was too. He eventually became a display authoriser signing off other pilots on behalf of the CAA
@@Sindollx666x I have those also, plus the On Broadway single and a picture disk 12" of Miracles, plus various other singles. There was no invention of the meaningless CD that would ever demote these gems to the back of the garage, or rubbish bin - low and behold.
Gary has been the favourite of mine since Are Friends Electric, and the only disappointment there has been is when I eventually got tickets to a big just 5 miles from where I live, due to short notice could only get my Mum to go with me, and when Gary was performing in the hall, with all of us in black except for Mum in her Sunday best decide crimpline, she felt so out of place - bless her - we had to leave after just 4 songs. Yep, Gary Numan is amazing, a true hero of the last decade and this one too.
I love when Gary is smilling :)
Gary is such a charming and self assured chap, so much so he can see and accept that he's not infallible. Then there's his work ethic and so he has made his way back from a very dark place. I have no doubt the Numan family are rightly proud of this long standing and hugely influential contributor to the music world. None other than Afrika Bambaataa sites Gary as the unlikely and unknowing founder of Hip Hop in the early Eighties, with Cedric Sharpley's (RIP) drums from "Films" being the most sampled bit of music - probably ever...!
We are extremely proud of you Gary. I am so proud to be a Numan fan and have been for many years. Hammersmith Odeon is waiting for Savage homecoming show. 💋💞
Love this interview! Gary we all are proud of you! Your music is timeless.
How true on all accts!
Love Gary Numan❤. He's a great musician and all around lovely, sweet man.
This is a great episode - he's so open and giving of his life, history and muse.
Thanks! We had a great time meeting and talking with him. A living legend.
Gary Numan is so awesome! I love his humility. He seems like a really down to Earth guy. It would be so cool to hang out with him.
Great interview. Normal unpretentious guy talking openly about his career and more. Respect ✊
Had no idea Absolution sold so badly. It's one of my all time favourite Numan songs!
always the case, some of the greatest albums never sold, look at Television, Suicide, Buzzcocks. thanks for watching XC
Bright, talented, revolutionary, sincere, and SO humble artist.
Nobody is as honest humble about fame from a first person point of view as Gary Numan. I remember drinking a red bottle of pop after a little league game back in 1979 and hearing Cars for the first time and was transformed as if everything before in music was the past and a new era was being kicked off.
He was stiffed by the music establishment in the 80's, yet he seems to carry no bitterness.
@@casinodelonge
No fuckin doubt...
@@casinodelonge Yeah - and for no reason too, except maybe jealousy.
@@casinodelonge like he said in this IV...it was his fault for listening to the Establishment so I guess he cant be bitter at himself...I think hes just grateful that he managed to "wake up" in the end
Always wondered what happened to Gary. Great interview!
Thank you for watching. Gary is a true artist and a top bloke
What an absolute legend!!!! Humble, talented and still passionate!!!!
Love Gary, such a humble and inspiring person.
what an excellent and very open interview gary is so down to earth.
Saw him a few days ago (first time ever) in Detroit at St. Andrew's Hall. Awesome show, so full of energy, emotion, and immense audio/visual joy! Truly an artist and a legend. Such a humble and down to earth guy. Long time fan!!! Keep rockin' Gary, and come back to Detroit soon.
I saw his performance for the first time this weekend in Stockholm! And was just blown away! For me it was a whole new universe, haven't listened that much to his music before. Now..I'm gonna listen to every single piece of his fantastic work! What an amazing artist! He also seems like such a really nice guy and just authentic
Exile is one of my favorite albums of the late 90s. Just about every album he's done is incredible but that one hit me in a way I cannot describe.
There are over 800 songs in his library. It will be quite a listening adventure you have ahead of you. Cheers.
Amazing . No words ❤
After reading the previous comments, I don't know what to say except that when I discovered Numan in the Pleasure Principle Days, I knew I had found an artist I could believe in. (I was 19) The song 'Films' got me going and got my mind and body in full gear.
Tiberius Carey Pleasure Principle is the best album I have ever heard. I still listen to it today. It has everything I need and is an awesome piece of music.
It's a great album. I pop it on my record player frequently.
Hands down one of the most influential individuals in modern/post-modern music. It's amazing he's maintained (or regained) humility. So glad you're back to doing your thing, your own way, Maestro Numan!
The more of his music I hear, the more interviews like this I listen to, the more I like/respect him and his amazing music.
😊i love Gary's interviews! he is so down to earth and cool, a truly amazing person. Thanks for posting ❤
I love Numan’s honesty, he says it like it is...
What a great interview, have always loved Gary Numans music, 40 yrs, the man rock!!!
Came for Gary Numan record preferences, instead got Gary Numan downward spiral / career depression / bankrupt stories... and I think everyone has these stories, he's just the only one modest enough and connected to reality to freely admit it. Great guy.
Have been a fan since 81 what a wonderful human and such amazing music.
A groundbreaker and always ahead of the pack. Outstanding artist and one nice, genuine fella. His output just seems to get better and better.
The world needs more people like Gary Numan. What a lovely bloke he really is.
Dear Gary...Don't be so hard on yourself mate. You are one of the best! I came to your stuff just slightly off the mark, at least as far as the current trend was concerned...about 1984. Loved your work since and before. Have to say, Strange Charm was a really good album. One of my favourites, though it seems it was during a time that you don't value so much. Sod that. You're a brilliant song writer. Nine Inch Nails are excellent, and they do you a good service. But you were there shaping the mold in the first place. Hats off man.
Great interview, captivating, and inspiring too. I admire GN's frank and raw approach to the posed questions, there is clearly an unshakable drive in him still, which I respect...
What a cool guy,here's to you Gary.
What a sincere fella.
It was quite a surprise when we shot this, I was expecting a very different interview but couldn't be happier with what we got!
Great Interview. Gary's a very humble man.
Thank you, and thanks for watching. We were honored to have him as our guest.
Glad to see he is back and making music. I really like "My Name is Ruin". Great song.
...THIS guy...is my musical hero!
Love this guy! Recentgot back into Gary Numan when I saw him coming in concert with Ministry in Philly. , started listening back to all his music and can honestly say he's my new favorite group, the man is so modest ,real and genuine. And his music speaks for itself, the best concert I've seen in decades! Pure genius!!!
This interview alone makes me even more excited to be going to his show tonight.
Cheers!
What an amazingly honest person. One awesome artist.
Great interview! Thanks so much for this. I’ve been following Gary since ‘81 - huge fan and he’s the reason I’ve played synths most of my life. Gary, if you’re reading this, I saw the Monkees live at their last show in Los Angeles for the end of their “That was then, this is now” tour. The drummer of my band (I played bass) and his mom took me as she was a close friend of Davy Jones. So we all hung out together at the after party and while I was sitting on a tiny sofa, Davy came over and sat by me and basically was interviewing me about our band. It was surreal! All 4 Monkees were there and I was thrilled to meet and talk with them. Peter came over and offered Davy and me some snacks. I hope to meet you Gary sometime soon. If you music fans want a good tip, get an iPad... there are so many great synth apps for it and they are super inexpensive! Ok, I’m done. :-)
What a great 👍 comment ! Brilliant!!
Gary you are freakin cool man!
Great artist and man - excellent interview letting him talk and not interrupting
Cheers!
I love that Gary Numan has managed to stay down to earth despite being a pioneer of electronic music as far back as the late 70s, he's a genuine guy, and I love that he's not bothered about the commercial side of creativity, he's true to himself and I respect that interesting interview, thanks 👍
Best interview ever!!! Gary is such areal person yet such a God in his own right and most importantly in his own way .. so humble and brilliant.. Thank You for this!!
Always loved his early stuff and the way he explains it is so spot on, what an intelligent individual, almost on the level of Bowie right here- a true, success story!
What a fantastic interview, open and honest. Respect to you sir for giving him all the breathing space required. Beautiful.
This was my first time seeing the interview and I have more respect and admiration for him. He truly has come full circle. Life will do that to you. Love this guy.
Absolute legend. Just saw him live in Dublin, incredible show.
I could not stop watching this interview. Great job , RIML.
Tube way army tour 1979 Edinburgh playhouse, wow,, still remember it to this day,, I've seen Floyd, Bowie, U2 etc,, but that gig was unbelievable, the sound and the atmosphere was outstanding!!
Well what can I say? never heard Gary Newman even speak before but now really like him what a great guy honest and humble very rare qualities these days.
Numan.
Thanks so much for all your music. This interview has been such a great insight in to you. Ultravox, joy division, depeche mode, Nine Inch Nails. Awesome. Stay true to your dreams and passions not anyone else's and it'll work out.
And thank you for your comment, this interview is a very special one for us as well. Gary revealed so much to us, and was so open it really made a huge impression on us both! Thanks for watching.
Guy is a fkn legend.
thank you for watching XC
Wow! What a refreshing interview. Gary is such a humble person and truly appreciates his journey. Kinda guy you could have a beer with:)
Gary Numan: what a HERO, in every sense!
I'm struck by how utterly comfortable he is in these circumstances now. I remember the very fragile, withdrawn, painfully self-conscious man who was in Swap Shop in 1981 or whenever it was.....even as a kid I felt so sorry for him. His Asperger's seems to have be non-evident now. So genuinely easeful and natural.
Gary's sound direction contrasting The Pleasure Principle to Exile was such a huge turnaround that you could tell something had definitely changed, and he had found this new raw energy and it was amazing! I wasn't aware of the in-between days except for "New Anger", but hearing his more recent stuff shows how innovative and amazing he has reinvented himself into being!
All kudos to Mr Numan, cannot express in words my positivity towards him.
But, can we also give a huge amount respect to the interviewer allowing Gary to speak and not trying to interject or force comment.
Well done sir.
Brilliant! So glad I watched this. Have a whole new respect for him now. Honest and genuine.
MAN WHEN HE HIT THE SCENE I WAS REALLY TAKEN BY HIS CREATIVITY LATE 70,S INTO THE 80,S ,HIS MUSIC JUST HAD MYSTERY TO IT .
First record I bought was Gary Numan at the early age of 12 been a fan ever since and was lucky to see him play live.
I was a massive fan from Replicas, bought all the albums posters and saw him live. I thought he had left the music scene when he went flying and doing airshows and so forgot about him and moved on musically. Through TH-cam I dropped onto 'Savage' now I am back and would like to see him live again.
the most modest yet most amazing guy some people should listen and learn
I have owned the Gary Numan single Cars for 41 years and recently realised it was a rare red vinyl print.Hold the 45 up to the light i was told insisting it was black and them a red beam hit my vision.
that's so cool he was so excited by his brand new huge sounds. That excitement is still felt in that music, to this day... it still feels so exciting. whenever I play it out in public people comment on it. many never heard it but they still feel the total power in it. I love telling them it's from 40 yrs ago :)
what a lovely man he is...
Nice one Gary, what a nice bloke and humble almost to a fault. Don't do yourself or what you pioneered down, you were the epitome of cool back in the day and the music you made in that era was every bit worthy of Mr Reznor's accolades or anyone else who sites you as an influence. I'm actually proud of the fact that the first album I ever bought was the Pleasure Principal, I loved it then and I still love and play it now. Are friends Electric was my favourite song ever for years and years when I was younger. I've also a great respect for someone who found some light and direction from an album that was itself a product of a very desperate time for Depeche Mode. It is indeed a fantastic album and says a lot about where Gary must have been at this time.
Superb interview with a genius!!! Gary Numan forever!!!
Interviewer, respect, waited right through long answers, no interrupting, proper job.
This guy's candor is pretty humbling, really. It's endearing and you don't feel it's a put on or affectation.
I was lucky enough to be invited back to the hotel with Gary and the band after a gig. A really down to earth decent bloke. Had a great laugh with Ced Sharpley too, God bless him
yes it has gotten better and better. Keep going. Your life long fans love you and would love more. You are a true artist that needs to just do what you would do.