@hurgcat Non-native english speaker here, could you please explain me what that does mean? In the Urban dictionary it says something around the lines "something relatable" but it doesn't seem to fit in here.
People always remember A Crow Looked At Me, but his work as The Microphones is frankly the most incredible stuff I’ve ever heard. The Glow Part 2 and the Mount Eerie album are musical perfection.
@@oneupglitch2582 releasing like 10 other albums isnt exactly dipping lmao, even if it is a under a different name. Though I agree Mount Eerie the album is a perfect 10
Phil is a hero, not in the glamorous way of being indestructible; he's human and part of the beauty of his songs, at least for me, is that given his sincerity they're extremely relatable and really give us that feeling of not being the only ones to feel that way, but with this guy it's just true. He's like an uncle that lived a big life and gives you some advice from time to time. I don't know where I'd be if it wasn't for this man's music. I hope he's doing well
I would hate to be Phil Elverum, everybody in the comments reminding him that his wife died. It was six years ago guys let the man move on as best he can and listen to his new stuff
It's in an odd place because despite being an incredibly personal album, it's also an unfortunately very relatable one for many people and never won't be due to the prevalence of death.
I think it's weird to say that man. A little extreme to say you'd hate to be him. I'm sure he's moved on from seeing people saying dumb things and he's focused on real things in life
Lmao he mentioned it in the documentary that he hates being known as that "sad miserable guy" or smtg. It's extremely irritating to see people commenting stuff like that when, from what I see, he's living a pretty happy satisfying life rn. I hope people will pay more attention to his likeable chill personality instead
Phil has always been open to pop culture (or more specifically not closed off to any culture, pop or not) and I think more "serious indie artists" should be that way. Phil, Genevieve and Adrian Orange (of Thanksgiving) stayed the night at my house after a show in Phoenix, AZ in 2005 and after looking at our mountain of "hip/artsy" DVDs and VHS tapes picked Mean Girls to watch (being one of the only titles that our non-hipster roommate had provided to the collection) and said it was one of his favorite movies. I'll never forget that, lol. Genevieve looked at him like he was crazy when he was cracking up during the movie. Great memories.
@@waspswarm870 I was heavily involved in the Phoenix music scene at the time. My roommates/bandmates and I worked at various local venues and record shops so our house became a sort of a crash pad for the local touring musicians and artists that hit the DIY venues on their tours. Adrian had stayed at our house two or three times already before the tour with Phil and Genevieve so I don't even think we had to ask them if they wanted to stay the night at our place, it was just assumed. The next morning I took them to my favorite breakfast place and drove with them to their next show that night in Tucson where Adrian invited me to come on stage and play bass with them while Phil played drums for the whole set. He was workshopping the stuff that would eventually become the Adrian Orange & Her Band album so it was really amazing to hear and jam on the rough sketches of those tracks. Definitely one of the best weekends of my life.
Met the man himself after the Grand Rapids gig a few months ago. Easily the nicest guy I’ve ever met. And of course, he put on one of the coolest shows ever. Never became a big corporate artist who was shoving himself in yr face all the time, just does what he wants and doesn’t care who listens but is really glad people do. He deserves all the praise he’ll ever get.
I tried talking to him at the merchtable after that show and ended up just getting really nervous and asking him how the card reader worked. He then proceeded to tell me in great detail the technology and mechanics behind the reader, and although I'm still embarrassed about getting nervous, his response was the most Phil thing I could ask for
A Crow Looked at Me is the only time I’ve teared up while listening to music. Having lost my dad from a terminal illness (MSA), it hits even harder. It’s good to see Phil doing well, and I think he’s more at peace with things
I listened to it deep in the middle of grief for my mom that died of terminal cancer. Beautiful album but I hesitate to revisit it. It really set me off; I guess I was looking for healing anywhere I could. And I think it was healing in a way. Hope you’re doing ok
@@SwamiEpstein I definitely agree. It was cathartic and I truly do think it’s beautiful, but it’s not easy to listen to. Thank you for your kind words, it happened about a month ago so it’s been hard but I’m doing well. I’m sorry for your loss as well and I wish you the best
Am i the only one here who doesn't see him as the "sad album guy" and just got psyched that we are given another interview with the genius that crafted The Glow Pt 2, Mount Eerie, Sauna, Lost Wisdom, TMI2020, etc?
You aren't alone. I'm actually really uncomfortable seeing so many people whose primary relationship with Phil's music is through A Crow Looked at Me. Maybe it's because I've been listening since Wind's Poem came out, but I feel like so much of the dude's output can't be reduced to a single sad album he made. There are several of them. ;)
Saw Phil preform in my hometown a few months back. Microphones in 2020 live set. Had a great time. Briefly talked with him before the show while buying merch. Soft spoken and kind. Your music keeps me going in the harshest times. "I'm not dead. There's no end. My face is red. My blood flows harshly. My heart beats loudly. My chest still draws breath." Swear those words have saved my life a dozen times. Thanks Phil, hope you're well.
This is gonna sound cliché as fuck but, I discovered Phils music at the absolute darkest moment of my life and I honestly don't know how I would've survived without it. This man and his music is everything I love about music as an artform personified.
also wanna applaud melon for such a great interview!! i think he’s gotten a lot better at these in the last few years and now these are some of my fav long form interviews.
I've been waiting for years for you to finally get Phil on the channel. I know how much his music means to you, and I'm really glad you got a chance to speak with Mr. Microphone himself.
Really sweet to see the melon interviewing someone he's a well-documented fan of. Do a little digging and check out his cover of I Felt Your Shape, it's pretty good tbh
At a really bad point of my life, it was Mount Eerie helped me articulate the complex emotions I was feeling and deal with them. I'm glad that it seems he has found the same peace that his music gave to me and so many other people
Which album do you mean by "the saddest album of all time"? I feel like some of his songs actually give a lot of hope, of course his lyrics are very introspective and vulnerable, but i think there's more than pure sadness to it.
@@borekworek69 I agree with you. I referred to “A Crow Looked At Me”, which is the saddest compilation of songs I’ve heard probably ever. I don’t see anything positive while listening to that album, nothing but grief, pain, sadness, and agony. That’s not a critique at all, by the way. Specially when we think about why he made such a work of art.
the interview atmosphere and charisma is always great but I wish the questions were more open-ended prompts, usually they seem to come out as "this is what I think, do you agree yes/no"
there has never been an artist that felt so natural to me, in his music but also as what i've seen of him as a person. he - and his music - speaks to my core. I just want to hug him.
26:58 "it do be like that" - Phil Elverum the guy who made "The Glow Pt. 2"
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@hurgcat Non-native english speaker here, could you please explain me what that does mean? In the Urban dictionary it says something around the lines "something relatable" but it doesn't seem to fit in here.
The way he laughed when he said it too 😆
@Jonafloppa you’d love the video of him doing karaoke of a lil Wayne song.
@@gusoqwien6978 what song?? I need to see this
Phil’s daughter whispering Doritos and Fritos lyrics into his ear put the absolute largest smile on my face and made me tear up a little
That was unbelievably unexpected and hilarious haha
Love the collision of those two worlds
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Hoping Phil’s doing good, that man deserves nothing but happiness
I was gonna comment on this video, but really this was all I wanted to say. Hope he's okay.
@@allnandrsn8558 where can I watch it
@@takashimizutani1808 on his TH-cam channel
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hearing Phil talk about 100 gecs is something I never knew I needed in my life
@@sarang8585 10:27
his kid and hank green’s kid are both rly into 100 gecs. seems popular, lol.
he tweeted abt them a bit ago
Knowing how much Fantano like Phil’s music, he had to be geeking out over this one.
It's not his first interview with Phil though
@@doldrumz wait wheres the other one?
I know I sure am
@@Rhapsolin not on TH-cam. He interviewed him way back in the day
He seems to know how to make Fantano laugh, for sure. He obviously enjoyed this interview
i had a dream once that phil elverum became a twitch streamer and he was like, grinding melee unranked
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“quickly wavedashing was the way i lived my life...”
People always remember A Crow Looked At Me, but his work as The Microphones is frankly the most incredible stuff I’ve ever heard. The Glow Part 2 and the Mount Eerie album are musical perfection.
Thats funny, i actually hear most about the glow part 2. I agree tho, mount eerie (the album) is a perfect record
Yeah, the Microphones are phenomenal. My man dropped four perfect albums and dipped, before returning and dropping a fifth perfect album.
@@oneupglitch2582 releasing like 10 other albums isnt exactly dipping lmao, even if it is a under a different name. Though I agree Mount Eerie the album is a perfect 10
it was hot we stayed in the water recently became my favorite album by him ♡
I absolutely agree!
Phil is a hero, not in the glamorous way of being indestructible; he's human and part of the beauty of his songs, at least for me, is that given his sincerity they're extremely relatable and really give us that feeling of not being the only ones to feel that way, but with this guy it's just true. He's like an uncle that lived a big life and gives you some advice from time to time. I don't know where I'd be if it wasn't for this man's music. I hope he's doing well
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I would hate to be Phil Elverum, everybody in the comments reminding him that his wife died. It was six years ago guys let the man move on as best he can and listen to his new stuff
It's in an odd place because despite being an incredibly personal album, it's also an unfortunately very relatable one for many people and never won't be due to the prevalence of death.
ikr that comment calling Phil "the man who made the saddest album of all time" is so corny
I think it's weird to say that man. A little extreme to say you'd hate to be him. I'm sure he's moved on from seeing people saying dumb things and he's focused on real things in life
Yeah him creating that album has caused a narrative where people are going to be coming up to him going "OMG R U OK?" ten years from now
Lmao he mentioned it in the documentary that he hates being known as that "sad miserable guy" or smtg. It's extremely irritating to see people commenting stuff like that when, from what I see, he's living a pretty happy satisfying life rn. I hope people will pay more attention to his likeable chill personality instead
Anthony: asks thoughtful and nuanced question based on observations of Phil's spiritual influences
Phil: "it do be like that"
This man’s music is so important to me
same, his music is always so sincere and heartfelt
one of my favourite artists of any kind of art form, period.
Hooray! Then keep it to yourself. Because if it really matters to you that much, why tf do you even give a shit about anyone else knowing that.
I hope he’s doing better , He’s a strong man.
Sounds about white. Wish him well
@@OWlsfordshire that was a really weird thing of u to say
@@marius5388 how come. I like the guy and bought his vinyl box set
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Phil has the most comforting voice I’ve ever heard. I love this man
it really is soothing. he has a weird way of saying Rs. Very rounded
Phil's daughter being into 100 Gecs is the energy I need to carry me through the rest of the month
Phil has always been open to pop culture (or more specifically not closed off to any culture, pop or not) and I think more "serious indie artists" should be that way. Phil, Genevieve and Adrian Orange (of Thanksgiving) stayed the night at my house after a show in Phoenix, AZ in 2005 and after looking at our mountain of "hip/artsy" DVDs and VHS tapes picked Mean Girls to watch (being one of the only titles that our non-hipster roommate had provided to the collection) and said it was one of his favorite movies. I'll never forget that, lol. Genevieve looked at him like he was crazy when he was cracking up during the movie. Great memories.
You WATCHED mean girls WITH PHIL
@@tylerkeller7120 lol, I did indeed. And then stepped outside and shot BB guns with Adrian. It was a hell of a time.
@@0228christian 4 months late but i need to know how it came about that phil elverum and adrian orange stayed at your house
@@waspswarm870 I was heavily involved in the Phoenix music scene at the time. My roommates/bandmates and I worked at various local venues and record shops so our house became a sort of a crash pad for the local touring musicians and artists that hit the DIY venues on their tours. Adrian had stayed at our house two or three times already before the tour with Phil and Genevieve so I don't even think we had to ask them if they wanted to stay the night at our place, it was just assumed. The next morning I took them to my favorite breakfast place and drove with them to their next show that night in Tucson where Adrian invited me to come on stage and play bass with them while Phil played drums for the whole set. He was workshopping the stuff that would eventually become the Adrian Orange & Her Band album so it was really amazing to hear and jam on the rough sketches of those tracks. Definitely one of the best weekends of my life.
it do be like that
Met the man himself after the Grand Rapids gig a few months ago. Easily the nicest guy I’ve ever met. And of course, he put on one of the coolest shows ever. Never became a big corporate artist who was shoving himself in yr face all the time, just does what he wants and doesn’t care who listens but is really glad people do. He deserves all the praise he’ll ever get.
I tried talking to him at the merchtable after that show and ended up just getting really nervous and asking him how the card reader worked. He then proceeded to tell me in great detail the technology and mechanics behind the reader, and although I'm still embarrassed about getting nervous, his response was the most Phil thing I could ask for
A Crow Looked at Me is the only time I’ve teared up while listening to music. Having lost my dad from a terminal illness (MSA), it hits even harder. It’s good to see Phil doing well, and I think he’s more at peace with things
Stay strong, best of luck ❤️
@@maxhedman That means a lot, thank you
I listened to it deep in the middle of grief for my mom that died of terminal cancer. Beautiful album but I hesitate to revisit it. It really set me off; I guess I was looking for healing anywhere I could. And I think it was healing in a way. Hope you’re doing ok
@@SwamiEpstein I definitely agree. It was cathartic and I truly do think it’s beautiful, but it’s not easy to listen to. Thank you for your kind words, it happened about a month ago so it’s been hard but I’m doing well. I’m sorry for your loss as well and I wish you the best
Please forgive the plug, but we are SO excited to present Mount Eerie on June 19. Outdoors at the Maine Maritime Museum here in Bath, Maine!
Plug forgiven
Great and relevant plug
I had to leave Maine 2 days before that gig 💔
@@snipars no fucking way lol its snipars
Am i the only one here who doesn't see him as the "sad album guy" and just got psyched that we are given another interview with the genius that crafted The Glow Pt 2, Mount Eerie, Sauna, Lost Wisdom, TMI2020, etc?
You aren't alone. I'm actually really uncomfortable seeing so many people whose primary relationship with Phil's music is through A Crow Looked at Me. Maybe it's because I've been listening since Wind's Poem came out, but I feel like so much of the dude's output can't be reduced to a single sad album he made. There are several of them. ;)
The timing is perfect, I was actually crying my eyes out to real death.
I'm sorry for you loss.
@@cutecatmeowmeowmeoww it’s ok man, i didn’t lost anybody in my life, but the raw emotions of the track just fucks me up
@@k0W_ sorry for your loss. I'm sure you and your dog made each other very happy. stay strong
Phil is by far my favorite musician and I know how much Fantano loves his music, so this interview is chef's kiss.
Saw Phil preform in my hometown a few months back. Microphones in 2020 live set. Had a great time. Briefly talked with him before the show while buying merch. Soft spoken and kind. Your music keeps me going in the harshest times. "I'm not dead. There's no end. My face is red. My blood flows harshly. My heart beats loudly. My chest still draws breath." Swear those words have saved my life a dozen times. Thanks Phil, hope you're well.
We love phil
Saw him perform at a church in downtown Austin. It was unbelievably good.
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I was there front row, such an intimate and emotional show I balled my eyes out in my car afterwards
i was there too! lifechanging preformance
i love this guy and his music, he's amazing, such a good father too, a single father at that. what an incredible musician.
Phil is one of the nicest artist ive ever met! Had fun meeting him at the oblivion access festival!
Big up Comfort.
I'm glad to see the man who introduced me to The Microphones talk with one of the greatest musicians of all time.
Really good to see Phil doing ok.
It do be like that
- Phil Elverum
I love how Anthony’s fanbase knows when it’s the time to shelve away the jokes.
mount eerie walked so 100 gecs could run
38:38 "The awful feeling of electric heat" finally makes sense
HELL YEAH ATMOSPHERIC BLACK FOLK METAL
He hasn’t done that yeah? I’m not just somehow missed that arc right?
@@jacobrivas4748isten to Winds Poem and Lost Wisdom pt. 2 (the song)
This is gonna sound cliché as fuck but, I discovered Phils music at the absolute darkest moment of my life and I honestly don't know how I would've survived without it. This man and his music is everything I love about music as an artform personified.
honestly the only thing missing from this interview was anthony showing phil his cover of "i felt your shape"
omg hearing his daughter in the background is so heartwarming i hope she lives a beautiful wonderful happy life
Only a music legend can breakout the red flannel on the melon
also wanna applaud melon for such a great interview!! i think he’s gotten a lot better at these in the last few years and now these are some of my fav long form interviews.
I would be dead without Phil,thank you so much for the interview
I've been waiting for years for you to finally get Phil on the channel. I know how much his music means to you, and I'm really glad you got a chance to speak with Mr. Microphone himself.
Really sweet to see the melon interviewing someone he's a well-documented fan of. Do a little digging and check out his cover of I Felt Your Shape, it's pretty good tbh
sick. one of my best friends is opening for mount eerie at the end of june!
What's his project? Wanna listen
please tell us mr martinez
though they did an acoustic trio set for the show
10:27 PHIL IS A 100 GECS FAN
phil is so cool. thank you for all the great music over the years.
Such a treasure, love this man. I wish him all the best.
Clear Moon is one of my fave records and one that i feel is underrated in his discography. Where are all my clear mooners at 👀👋
we moonin
Clear nooner here! I’ve always thought this :). Such an incredible piece of work
Clear moon and Wind Poem, both records are really underrated
We be living through the trees (part 2)
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At a really bad point of my life, it was Mount Eerie helped me articulate the complex emotions I was feeling and deal with them. I'm glad that it seems he has found the same peace that his music gave to me and so many other people
The man who made the saddest album of all time. So much respect for him.
The best part about this is that this could refer to several albums of his
His discography do be like that
Which album do you mean by "the saddest album of all time"? I feel like some of his songs actually give a lot of hope, of course his lyrics are very introspective and vulnerable, but i think there's more than pure sadness to it.
@@borekworek69 I agree with you. I referred to “A Crow Looked At Me”, which is the saddest compilation of songs I’ve heard probably ever. I don’t see anything positive while listening to that album, nothing but grief, pain, sadness, and agony. That’s not a critique at all, by the way. Specially when we think about why he made such a work of art.
His voice is so adorable...
the interview atmosphere and charisma is always great but I wish the questions were more open-ended prompts, usually they seem to come out as "this is what I think, do you agree yes/no"
Just had a best friend kill himself a few weeks ago and A Crow Looked At Me is all the more true now. I don’t think of that dust as him.
No Fucking Way. Holy shit.
the glow pt.2 is life changing god bless you
not even gonna meme, I hope the mans doing good I respect him so much
I can't believe this cute of a man made me cried so many times omg
the way he talks about his daughter 🥺🥺🥺
Phil elverum answering a deep and philosophical question with "it do be like that." So funny
Phil Elverum confessing that he listens to 100 gecs made my day
Wonderful interview as always
Finally watched this. Could have been twice as long. More firewood talk!
"It do be like that" - Phil Elverum
funny that he has a loud kid lol since he is the quietest human
i love this man so much man i hope every good thing for him
phil seems like such a kind soul, wish the man all the best
Yess this is great, he's one of my favourite artists
Phil is a fan of wood warmth? surprised anthony didnt bring up the "the awful feeling of electric heat" from I Want Wind To Blow
A Crow Looked At Me is a masterpiece.
So is basically all his stuff
@@rag4877 But A Crow Looked At Me is his best imo.
@@tombrophy6288 lmao fuck no not even close but its his most sentimental
the local shaman after an hour long zaza sesh on the mountain top:
both these guys are so awesome. this was a fun watch, and fantano was really laughing out of pure joy.
there has never been an artist that felt so natural to me, in his music but also as what i've seen of him as a person. he - and his music - speaks to my core. I just want to hug him.
I just wish Anthony had the balls to play his cover of I felt your shape in front of Phil.
Phil is so cool clear moon is one of my fave albums
nice jim o'rourke profile picture!!!!!
I'm always excited for these interviews when i see them annouced but I hardly ever watch them all the way through. I'm not missing this one
Literally just saw him perform last night in Portsmouth, NH. Such a nice dude, and an incredible musician on top of that
Such a nice man, glad to see him doing well
shouts out phil he’s a great guy and super nice in person
So glad to see and listen to Phil. There is a tremendous amount of openness in his music and eyes.
Saw him many times. Always a pleasure
He's inspired me to make music. He had it hard. I wish him nothing but the best.
A crow looked at me is still a tough listen. Hope he’s better now.
Phil Elverum saying "It do be like that?" is insane.
i was just listening wind's poem and i opened yt and found this on my homepage; i hope he's doing better now❤
2:28 Actually, she tried to build a house on an island but ended up not doing it.
He’s been a hero of mine for so long damn good job fantano
Phil is awesome! Love his music. Thank you for introducing him to me so many years ago Anthony.
watching this currently topless in my garden
Phill is one of the greatest artists of our time. Truly a once in a generation artist. Hope he’s doing well.
I went to see him perform in Portland a few months ago and he was amazing. Such a humble guy.
the glow pt2 is a masterpiece!!!!
he talks so cute, like the rare occasions where ralph fiennes is cast as a lawful good guy
hahaha this was so funny. loved how the dynamic turned out. thanks
theres no end
I would love to hear a Phil Elverum pop album! It would be super interesting to me.
So glad to see that he seems to be doing better. A Crow Looked At Me broke me to be honest
noisy and experimental next?? fuck yeah!!
This should be 3 hours longer
He is so fascinating. I would just love to once talk to hin
This is such a good interview
it do be like that. sick interview :)
My heart. Go get ‘em, Phil! You rule! Thank you, Antknee.
It do be like that
One of your best, Anthony. Great questions. It helps Phil is arguably my favorite singer/songwriter.