Alec Benjamin Talks "Mind Is A Prison", Upcoming Album & John Mayer Advice

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  • @JulienCloudRutledge
    @JulienCloudRutledge 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1578

    When is Zach gonna admit that he’s actually a celebrity therapist and not an interviewer?

    • @taylorcwimberly
      @taylorcwimberly 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      And a great one, at that.

    • @jojox1904
      @jojox1904 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      hi i gave this comment the 1000th like

    • @oodlespaos
      @oodlespaos 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Julien Cloud and a good one

  • @deosnelytorreyes9370
    @deosnelytorreyes9370 5 ปีที่แล้ว +466

    I think Zach is the best representation of all Alec Benjamin'fans. Always remarking how beautiful his stories are and what he does is art. Also, the friendship in the air is just so lovely. Love them.
    Also Alec must be protected, cause he's so cute. The thing with his legs and his awkward laugh with his eyes almost closed... adorable.

    • @leafy_green7573
      @leafy_green7573 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ikr 🥰

    • @largeboy5577
      @largeboy5577 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      this man is the definition of cinnamon roll

    • @Laceyyyyyy90
      @Laceyyyyyy90 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree 1,000,000%

    • @Gacha_Mari_15
      @Gacha_Mari_15 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I agree, especially with what you said about his laugh

  • @PedroHenrique-bf2vb
    @PedroHenrique-bf2vb 5 ปีที่แล้ว +425

    im listening to alec's struggles and just wanting to hug him and say "yes boy me too.... me too"

  • @planetsj527
    @planetsj527 5 ปีที่แล้ว +454

    I swear that cat pillow is staring into my soul

  • @Ishinehappiness
    @Ishinehappiness 5 ปีที่แล้ว +204

    The un apologetic love and friendship between them is so refreshing, they're not saying no homo every 5 seconds lmao

  • @mcy1919
    @mcy1919 5 ปีที่แล้ว +401

    if you thought i'd drop everything to sit down and watch this for an hour you are absolutely right

    • @yacin6472
      @yacin6472 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      its 2:32 am for me ...... it was just a normal freinds talk not .... a boring internet interview + that cat face is the best

    • @Clovis_Rose
      @Clovis_Rose 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Its 4:50am for me now and I may not being able to go back to bed bc if randomly seeing the video notification lol love this!

    • @taisiyanikolova2667
      @taisiyanikolova2667 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      i had to go an hour ago, but i'm still watching it

    • @oodlespaos
      @oodlespaos 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Madeline same

    • @tessa1935
      @tessa1935 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same

  • @margotlopez9964
    @margotlopez9964 5 ปีที่แล้ว +190

    Zach comforting and reasuring Alec for an hour straight

    • @oodlespaos
      @oodlespaos 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Margot Lopez Rivera yeah and it’s adorable
      Also I am pretty sure Zach is a more than a good interviewer but also good celebrity therapist 😹🤣

    • @bellaj2056
      @bellaj2056 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      An hour and TWO minutes

  • @MAXIMUS-yk5vs
    @MAXIMUS-yk5vs 5 ปีที่แล้ว +482

    I wish Alec didn’t talk so much shit about himself. His music is different in a good way. I don’t need repetitiveness or a shocking, beat drop. I need a STORY I need something I can relate to and hear and express myself. His music is doing that and has been doing that since even before Narrated For You...

    • @yourpalluna5848
      @yourpalluna5848 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same here!

    • @lunatium1033
      @lunatium1033 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      tHIS-

    • @Minji_Poland
      @Minji_Poland 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Still talking like that may help him to feel better, like now we can show him that we understand and support him no matter what

  • @ivanvaldez8218
    @ivanvaldez8218 5 ปีที่แล้ว +535

    I love how awkward Alec is, it's great :''D

    • @leafy_green7573
      @leafy_green7573 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      It shows how down to earth he is 🤣 I luv it 🥰

    • @DJ-kt5bk
      @DJ-kt5bk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      It just shows that he’s human

    • @bellaj2056
      @bellaj2056 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@DJ-kt5bk ok completely off topic but I love ur profile picture

    • @marie4251
      @marie4251 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I find it kind of cute 😍

  • @Anne-sj8hj
    @Anne-sj8hj 5 ปีที่แล้ว +170

    A full hour of Alec Benjamin? Hell yeah!

  • @Cup2233
    @Cup2233 5 ปีที่แล้ว +167

    I really like that this interview is talking about people not being confident with the things they put out, because that’s so relatable and people don’t talk about it enough .

  • @aliciavali5189
    @aliciavali5189 5 ปีที่แล้ว +156

    No-one:
    Litterally no-one:
    No-one in the world:
    Zach = a celebrity therapist

  • @kaycehansen3415
    @kaycehansen3415 5 ปีที่แล้ว +129

    The thing where’s he’s trying to figure out his legs; is the funniest thing ever!!!
    what a legend!

  • @kimberlymichaela136
    @kimberlymichaela136 5 ปีที่แล้ว +164

    fame hasn’t changed my baby all that much

  • @bridiestarrise2937
    @bridiestarrise2937 5 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    every time i see alec on my feed i think about the early interviews he did with zach when alec would just say "ok" after every compliment hahahah i love his pure soul

  • @sarahstephens2239
    @sarahstephens2239 5 ปีที่แล้ว +185

    I think what I love about him and his music is how he articulates the feelings of a very self-reflective twenty-something. His interviews show how reflective, real, and humble he is.
    The first time I heard Jesus in LA I understood that feeling of expecting an experience to be a certain way or give you the answer and it doesn’t or can’t. Mind is a Prison has quickly become such an important song to me. Being in my early twenties and going into “real” adulthood I feel like I am going through that existential crisis and overthinking everything.
    So excited for this album

  • @maggy756
    @maggy756 5 ปีที่แล้ว +116

    PROTECT HIM AT ALL COSTS

  • @mikkalee8021
    @mikkalee8021 5 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Alec very quickly has become my favorite singer songwriters. "Mind is a prison" is perfection. And he seems like a great person.

  • @ryleighshea3494
    @ryleighshea3494 5 ปีที่แล้ว +374

    Alec. You will never disappoint us. If we are true fans will we love any music you put out. Don’t be afraid of the haters. Just brush it off and use them as motivation. You are truly the inspiration for my singing career and I don’t know what I would do without your music. Keep doing what you love and don’t let other what other people might think effect your confidence. We will truly love anything you put out and you will never, ever disappoint us. I love you and your music and you just have the last positive energy and you make me smile everyday. I’m really looking forward to the album and I’m sure everyone else is too. I also wanted to say how proud I am of your success over the past years. You’ve grown so much as not only a musician but a person as well. We love you and we know how amazing any music you make is. Hope you at least see this. I don’t care if you like or comment on it. I just want you to know how much all of your fans love you. ❤️❤️

    • @cazador1N
      @cazador1N 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Ryleigh Smith girl u a try- hard at writing but everything u just said is very true

    • @ryleighshea3494
      @ryleighshea3494 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      cazador1N thx. I try

    • @_malika_ry7718
      @_malika_ry7718 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I hope he'll see your comment, it's Soo true

    • @Goqolen
      @Goqolen 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      This is so heart warming but u try hard XD it's true tho, hope he sees this...

  • @wongyungling5792
    @wongyungling5792 5 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    Just finished watching the full one hour Zach's interview with Alec. Love how vulnerable and yet dedicated Alec is. He is so real and so pure. I love his music and I love his personality. Feels like giving him a hug and tell him 'You're great!". And I want to tell him I liked all his posts on Twitter & Instagram. 😊

  • @Capturia
    @Capturia 5 ปีที่แล้ว +307

    Without a doubt you guys interview the best, you really understand who you're talking to & get the best out of them

  • @delia1761
    @delia1761 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    34:25 "Art is taking something and put it in a different context and that allows people to see it in a different way"
    I never thought about art in this way, I loved this interview. Alec is so interesting.

  • @elinedeijns5085
    @elinedeijns5085 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    that card was so Alec and so heartwarming

  • @freyam1119
    @freyam1119 5 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    I love how this ain't the normal interview where they just talk about their love life but not really about the songs and how peeps really feel, this is just sooo amazing 😍 yand Alec is so down to earth and really good at what he does, I could listen to their voices constantly ❤

  • @_malika_ry7718
    @_malika_ry7718 5 ปีที่แล้ว +132

    Hey...
    So Alec Benjamin will probably never see that comment but still:
    I'm sure everyone says the same thing but, you don't have to overthink everything. We are your fans, we'll always support you. And if somehow there's one song that we don't like, then screw it. I mean, your human, you shouldn't put that much pressure on yourself. And by the way, my favorite song off yours is "if we have each other" and "mind is a prison", not "let me down slowly" ;)
    We love you❣️

    • @emilier.6780
      @emilier.6780 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Me too!! I've always loved If We Have Each Other and Gotta Be a Reason the most, and now that Mind is a Prison came out it's def part of my top 3

    • @emilier.6780
      @emilier.6780 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      And I love this comment because yes, we're all always going to support him❤

    • @Vampiislay
      @Vampiislay 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hinata Hyûga outrunning karma and mind is a prison is mine!

    • @iggiesworld1357
      @iggiesworld1357 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      These songs are totally great! I also love "Gabriel“, "Must have been the wind“ and "If I killed someone for you“.

    • @andreaa3947
      @andreaa3947 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@iggiesworld1357 I love those!!

  • @lizet5648
    @lizet5648 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    His voice is so soothing it’s like he sings when he talks 😫💜💜

  • @MAXIMUS-yk5vs
    @MAXIMUS-yk5vs 5 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    No one:
    Absolutely no one:
    Alec Benjamin: yeah

  • @kenc2707
    @kenc2707 5 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Zach you are probably one of the best interviewers. You know about and show such a genuine interest in the people who come on your show. No one else gets into an artists lyrics and their head. I discovered Alec through your interviews and love his music. I don’t think he realizes just how good his music is compared to Top 40 drivel.

  • @janetownend6624
    @janetownend6624 5 ปีที่แล้ว +106

    I'm so excited I've been wanting Zach to interview Alec again

  • @shahrishkhan2505
    @shahrishkhan2505 5 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    How unbelievably sweet Alec is!!!!!
    I adore him for the person he is more and the music is just a bonus💙

  • @arlette5787
    @arlette5787 5 ปีที่แล้ว +106

    yes yes yes yes yes, FINALLY YES HE’S BACK

  • @dasein_sosein_mitsein
    @dasein_sosein_mitsein 5 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    Nothing in this world has to be perfect. Please stop your critical mind from destroying your being and doing. Your music is full of heart and soul and that is what it is supposed to be. Believe in yourself, Alec.

    • @cheerfulprarthana
      @cheerfulprarthana 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Absolutely right, thank you for writing this comment, I'm sure many of us need to read this❤️

  • @lunatium1033
    @lunatium1033 5 ปีที่แล้ว +140

    He looks so damn hot here wtf.
    And cute obviously; But I mean...he looks cute but at The same time He's so hot-

    • @wxnderlland.primxrose6579
      @wxnderlland.primxrose6579 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      😂 mood

    • @suefr
      @suefr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      HE IS SO DAMN FUCKING CUTE

    • @taylorcwimberly
      @taylorcwimberly 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      *Another point awarded to the power of the subconscious mind*

    • @tessa1935
      @tessa1935 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Frr 😭💜

  • @perlapadilla891
    @perlapadilla891 5 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    I love the comfortable that Alec looks in this interview

    • @oodlespaos
      @oodlespaos 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      perla padilla Zach is such a good interviewer

  • @reemahmed2104
    @reemahmed2104 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    "Now you guys know that I'm a sweetheart" stfu up Alec you're the sweetest sweetheart there could be on our planet Earth
    I think my heart skipped a beat when he said that

  • @linaha3902
    @linaha3902 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Alec.. Is such a sweetheart and I totally get where he coming from I'm that hard on myself to the point where I sometimes think I'm not that good.. I can feel I can talk to him for hours about both simple and complicated stuff...

  • @briannapinkney4966
    @briannapinkney4966 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This is so surreal seeing how far he's come. I literally saw him play at Mozambique in Laguna a few years ago, and we talked for a bit. Now he's everywhere. This is awesome.

  • @cubewizard4366
    @cubewizard4366 5 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    His experiences and problems are a lot like what NF experienced with Let You Down.

  • @milahase3000
    @milahase3000 5 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Like Jesus in La and Must have been a the Wind are actually two of my favorite songs of him and hearing that a lot of people didn't get it, made me kind of sad to be honest.
    Absolutely love My mind is a prison as well I have it on replay constantly.

    • @Rose-rg9ky
      @Rose-rg9ky 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jesus in LA will always be my favorite

  • @lorrielynn5470
    @lorrielynn5470 5 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    My favorite musician-interviewer pair!!!

  • @audreybanegas3619
    @audreybanegas3619 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I’m a huge Alec Benjamin fan. I love his music and can’t wait for a new album and tour

  • @lorrielynn5470
    @lorrielynn5470 5 ปีที่แล้ว +113

    I feel like Alec and I could talk for hours. I completely get the free will question and getting stuck in your thoughts. Some days I’m stuck in my dorm room or the practice room for too long with no one to talk to and I start overthinking and questioning relationships I have with people. During exam week everyone was busy and I was looking for “anyone” to talk to but really there’s only a few you want to talk to but they’re not there and it made me feel like I was going crazy

    • @perlapadilla891
      @perlapadilla891 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      How are you rn ?

    • @lorrielynn5470
      @lorrielynn5470 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      perla padilla that’s so nice of you to ask. I’m better now that I’m home from school and I have my high school friends and parents around

    • @perlapadilla891
      @perlapadilla891 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@lorrielynn5470 i hope that be with your family makes feel u better, take care of yourself :)

    • @barbl4738
      @barbl4738 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm a big overthinker too myself and it's ruining me and my relationships with my friends slowly and it makes it hard to do anything and be happy so songs like mind is a prison from Alec is something that I can relate to a lot and it makes me feel like I'm not alone

  • @cornflakey182
    @cornflakey182 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Alec is so shy and I love how more ‘fame’ or attention don’t change him at all

  • @Bibbigurl
    @Bibbigurl 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Just like Zach saying how healing his music is it is it's so healing it's so calming

  • @izzygreen7235
    @izzygreen7235 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I love that he legitimately just told Alec what his purpose in life is

  • @Clovis_Rose
    @Clovis_Rose 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I can not even form words for how watching this interview made me feel. Impressed, proud, fascinated, humble....still cannot Express it

  • @shrimpgotlost
    @shrimpgotlost 5 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    I swear the whole thing the only face I had was "🥺"

  • @nicolelozanova2862
    @nicolelozanova2862 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    One hour is not enough to enjoy you guys! Alec, you're a great artist and your music, besides telling stories, is inspiring! I hope someday you will come and play your music on stage in my country:) Don't be so harsh to yourself, let things happen and don't stop being yourself!

  • @Animefan0194
    @Animefan0194 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Alec disservice’s so many hugs, he’s so precious.😌

  • @megblack24
    @megblack24 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Alec is so talented, I’m so happy he shares his talents with the world 🥰

  • @FinnaMakeMusic1129
    @FinnaMakeMusic1129 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Zach and Alec are two of the most genuine people I know (actually don’t know either :) ) Equally kind and beautiful people I will always support 😊

  • @nothingspecial7849
    @nothingspecial7849 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Zach, tell and show Alec that he deserves some love, he is my overall favorite artist and he seems like a wonderful person, just show him some love. Anyone that sees this just support him and his amazing music.

  • @iamkenpores
    @iamkenpores 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I had to stop watching the interview right at the middle for a while.. And when I got back, I was like "well hello there, alec" cuz it's like a very different person compared to the first half. He looked sooo calm right after cracking that shoulder

  • @yacin6472
    @yacin6472 5 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    ok that small cat face is really cute no idea why no one is giving him the attention that it deserve
    love you my sweet cat

    • @gracebradshaw9657
      @gracebradshaw9657 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      i laughed at this for way too long, we would make good friends. i like you.

    • @yacin6472
      @yacin6472 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@gracebradshaw9657 lol thanks maybe we will be one day who knows

  • @Hannah-te9rm
    @Hannah-te9rm 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How could anyone hurt this sweetheart. It hurts my heart. He is so precious. I hope he finds the most kind hearted girl that knows what a gem she has found. ❤️

  • @jenny_rice
    @jenny_rice 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Love your interviews with Alec. So much was said that I wanted to comment on, but I was working on a project while listening. Wish he had more self confidence but I'm sure that's part of what drives his writing. I love his songs and am glad he has people like you and now John Mayer to help him out. Looking forward to the album release and am enjoying the songs put out along the way.

  • @AlyssaPalmerMusic
    @AlyssaPalmerMusic 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Seeing the growth of Alec the past year is honestly insane. He inspires me so much! If I could portray emotions in my music even slightly as much as Alec does, I would be so happy

  • @jasmah.angel03
    @jasmah.angel03 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I love how this is the first time I'm seeing Zach's face I've only heard his voice on the radio.

  • @maviles0304
    @maviles0304 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Alec giving him presents every time 🥺🥺💗 he’s too precious

  • @lunatium1033
    @lunatium1033 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    FINALLY! I WAS WAITING FOR THIS INTERVIEW FOR SO LONG.

  • @SofiMoscarda
    @SofiMoscarda 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Holy shit... "the book of you and I" sounds INCREDIBLE!!!! THOSE LYRICS??? Thank you so much for the amazing songs you make, Alec

  • @rper324
    @rper324 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Aww he’s the cutest. He seems so young 💛 Love his music

    • @DJ-kt5bk
      @DJ-kt5bk 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Robert Perales he’s only early twenties I think

    • @smollestbeanlol
      @smollestbeanlol 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DJ-kt5bk hes 26 :)

  • @koyaldas6801
    @koyaldas6801 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    3:09 : I've no idea how many times I've watched this "Believing in me" part... Idk why but I enjoy it soooo much...
    And this interview is pretty good !

  • @kaninavy3119
    @kaninavy3119 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I never thought I could relate so much to someone so successful??!

    • @mariamkhawarin6312
      @mariamkhawarin6312 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      same! i’ve never related to someone “famous” as much as to him

    • @smollestbeanlol
      @smollestbeanlol 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hes still growing aswell cant wait to see him selling out arenas n shit

  • @annfarmer9704
    @annfarmer9704 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Social media should not be an opinion that has any weight or Merritt to anyone. At the end of the day the only opinion that counts is your own.
    Alec has such integrity....he should not worry about like buttons.
    I hope many wonderful things come his way every day for sharing his music with the world.
    His music has lifted me up out of very dark places so many times.
    Thank you Alec, you are amazing.....

  • @franklloyd2613
    @franklloyd2613 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just in time for the plane..
    Just a few lines and I loved his speaking voice just as much as his singing. Now I got 1 hour of him. Life is good

  • @juliemm3961
    @juliemm3961 5 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    He's so self-aware of himself that it worries himself guy, it's kinda cute.

  • @Maybejordyn
    @Maybejordyn 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The constant affirmation that Zach (and Dan) gives Alec throughout this whole thing???? We really have no choice but to stan. 3 kings 🤴🏻
    This relationship is so important - there is such a stigma around men and mental health and emotions and stuff, and for Alec to be so loud in his struggles, and then Zach to be so loudly supportive and make sure Alec knows he’s valid in what he’s feeling? It’s what everyone deserves.

  • @cubewizard4366
    @cubewizard4366 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I can't handle these song teasers!! I can't wait for this album.

  • @hikaric-_-2148
    @hikaric-_-2148 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    yes yes yes
    an hour more of alec
    🥺🥺🥺🥺
    !!!!

  • @saracasale3329
    @saracasale3329 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I adore these kind of interviews, they are so intimate and deep and I just love them so much. Alec is just the best boy someone could meet and Zach you are soooo good. Congrats

  • @spooki6637
    @spooki6637 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    i love steve and outrunning karma from narrated for you

    • @trinity5097
      @trinity5097 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      The song steve is literally my favorite song right now!

  • @anasophia6117
    @anasophia6117 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I see these interviews with Alec and all I see is a person who is insecure and afraid of judgement but at the same time no...I love him so much! And even when he's no totally confident about his musics I'm like loving more and more! Keep going bro 😍

  • @poetry_on_standby6440
    @poetry_on_standby6440 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I heard "1994" from the Starbucks I worked at and it got stuck in my head after it played for a month. That song has very strong memories for me. It had me jamming when I had to open at 3:30 in the morning.

  • @desynced960
    @desynced960 5 ปีที่แล้ว +184

    NF + Alec? 🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @kaninavy3119
      @kaninavy3119 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Never thought of that but hell yeah Interesting mix

    • @zivilesaltmeryte4520
      @zivilesaltmeryte4520 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I always think of it, they both are brilliant lyrically just in different genres 💕

    • @jennystans1352
      @jennystans1352 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yes

    • @michaelaauxtova8030
      @michaelaauxtova8030 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      NF + Alec + Jeremy Zucker? 🤷🏻‍♀️

    • @silalalalalala
      @silalalalalala 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Woaaaw that will be great

  • @rianalexis0130
    @rianalexis0130 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    “I think music is my attempt to be understood.” I understand. I can relate to so many of the songs he’s written. Book of you and I literally made me cry because of how hard it hit. It makes me sad that he kinda doesn’t like Jesus in LA because I really like that one. I write songs and it’s so difficult to get the point across, but Alec does every time. ❤️

  • @Maddy-ni3cy
    @Maddy-ni3cy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This dude is so cool, I’ve only recently found him and his music and I’m so glad I did! He reminds me so much of myself like I just wanna be his friend💙

  • @Moonlight-yf4pw
    @Moonlight-yf4pw 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    37:37 Alec appologizing to the headphones.
    *Not surprised*

  • @alexakate
    @alexakate 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    ok i literally was watching zachs last interview w alec yesterday and now theres another one🥺 i love their energy

  • @gracecw
    @gracecw 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Yes I love him. Yes I’ve watched all of them multiple times.

  • @joyinjesus12
    @joyinjesus12 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Alec I am 50yrs old and I cant stop listening to your music - thanks so much for sharing your talent for writing lyrics that speak to the innermost parts of our soul💖

  • @Poiuy
    @Poiuy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    When he said he didn’t know when he had an album he was proud of, I felt that pain.

  • @irisrafferty2153
    @irisrafferty2153 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i'm so happy about OMG being on the album. ever since he posted the clip on twitter, i loved it.

  • @thiskid5258
    @thiskid5258 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Watching things like this about alec makes it feel like he's a friend I've known my whole life

  • @spacecash9721
    @spacecash9721 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I know exactly the feeling he's talking about around 25:30. It's a scary feeling sometimes. Like everything is a dream. Alec if you're reading this I hope you push to write more about it because it could help people out a lot. More people than you realize have similar feelings and nobody is writing about it especially in the pop world. Love your music and you should trust your gut instead of the people in the room telling you to "chill out." Love your music. Thanks.

  • @smalls4389
    @smalls4389 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Alec seems to be a very down-to-earth guy who appreciates the small things. I could never break that big heart of his 😊

  • @sourjelly3892
    @sourjelly3892 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Alec is so calming. I can't even explain it.

  • @amelie5702
    @amelie5702 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    First time meetings Alec was in 2016 in France when he was opening for another artist. Right at the time when he was also singing on the streets in front of concert venues. I can’t explain how proud I am of him and his journey. Alec has grown so much and is becoming so much more confident. Him getting the recognition he deserves fills my heart. Zach Thank you for helping him opening up and being vulnerable. ❤️

  • @jeremiegariepy5402
    @jeremiegariepy5402 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Alec is honestly one of the most articulated young human being I've heard in a while. I really aspire to reach that level of maturity and patience with myself eventually. Thank you for this interview.

  • @IsaacConejo
    @IsaacConejo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    He is so Open and Lost . This is why I love his music and him. It's easier to turn him off and say he's go good. It's harder to understand. But try his music is worth the effort!

  • @JustMak5086
    @JustMak5086 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi sir alec, no matter what, pls know that you exist for a reason. Many suffered that existantial crisis, I did, and that time, i learned if no one is around you anymore, and you cant see someone and anyone beside you, try to look up instead of looking down and sides. You can cry, you can stumble and fall. Dont be in a rush. We are all walking on our own pace, in our own path. Dont compare yourself to others. It is good that you know how to listen (to others) but also listen to yourself, we all need knowledge, but what is really important is to learn how to judge and discern.
    It is valid to feel helpless if you dont know the reason you are living, like a fan, used to produce wind. Spoon is to scoop food. Etc. Evrything has a purpose. Sir alec, you can as well pray, so you can ask what to do. You may not believe it but it wont hurt to try seek God. It sound religious but yeah.
    WHAT I AM TRYING TO SAY IS, YOU CAN DO IT!
    (This word i said is double edged since i am as well struggling the same and try Jesus and Jesus is sweet and so i am sharing this)

  • @elsieann4046
    @elsieann4046 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    never clicked so fast on my recommended in my life...

  • @Bella-qu5pf
    @Bella-qu5pf 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I feel like we are so similar I'd love to be friends with Alec. He has such a cute personality I just wanna give him a big hug

  • @NathanyelGrey
    @NathanyelGrey 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    It's simple, I see Alec Benjamin I click

  • @BRiCKsld
    @BRiCKsld 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    damn now i really want to hear "the book of you and i" the lycris are beautiful

  • @avbajpai1471
    @avbajpai1471 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am not American so I am not really into the american pop culture and its artists but honestly I love Alec, he is such a kind and beautiful artist

  • @Anni-cz4gk
    @Anni-cz4gk 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Alec is incredibly self reflected which I think is incredible since many young people dont live like that nowadays. for someone who overthinks a lot too i wanna say it can feel lonely sometimes. I hope he can work through stuff by writing and we as fans of his can show him that we understand him and relate to him and thank him for being outspoken and honest. his honesty makes him a very special person. so just like zach said it, Alec just stay true to yourself!

  • @pookybear7542
    @pookybear7542 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are an amazing young man.....love your humbleness.....your parents must be very proud, as should you be!

  • @reem3503
    @reem3503 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why he so nice? Kinda want him to be our little secret but also he deserves all the good in the world and to be a famous. when he said I'm sweetheart I was like 🥺🥺🥺❤️

  • @bianca5882
    @bianca5882 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I remember Alec telling the story about 'book of you and I' on his concert in Sweden, which i attended. I absolutely loved hearing unreleased songs at the show and i fell in love with them as soon as Alec sang the first words. He is such a talented person and I adore him and his lyrics. They are so real and makes me feel something when l listen to them. Thank you for this interview.

    • @irelandaintreal2945
      @irelandaintreal2945 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes!! I heard it at his very in Dublin :) such a lovely song!! I cannot wait for it's official release

    • @bianca5882
      @bianca5882 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      ireland doesn't exist 100% agree