A Conversation with Brandon Flowers | The Foyer
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- Опубликовано: 12 янв 2021
- Join us for this exclusive conversation with Brandon Flowers, who is not only lead singer of The Killers, one of the most popular rock bands of the 21st century, but also a practicing member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We'll be talking about what it's like to be a world-famous rock star and a Mormon, as well as the religious themes in his lyrics.
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It’s lovely to see a man take his marriage seriously. All these rockstars sleeping around should take note. Look how happy he is faithfully married and with kids.
A rockstar who truly took the road less traveled. Total respect
As a Christian person, I respect him so much for holding on to his principles and faith. It’s difficult to keep the faith when society is very anti-religion
I'm not here to pick apart LDS 5:00
I am Catholic, and I simply respect this guy. God has given him a gift with a beautiful voice, and he's super cool!
I love this guy. Such an incredible artist--so unique and eccentric. He’s genuine, wholesome, and his own person.
The best Brandon’s interview I have seen. Congrats😊
Love his humbleness and honesty. True class act!
This man is so genuine and it’s inspiring. He’s clearly been through the ups and downs of life as a human and as an international rockstar. I hope he has considered the possibility that God is using him as a tool in a unique way to affect the lives of others in positive ways. His life has clearly been different than the average church member. His life is clearly trending in the right direction despite the ups and downs. Carry on Brandon!
I'm a lapsed Christian, but a huge Killers fan. I always wondered why there was a spiritual aspect to Brandon's lyrics. So even though I've left the church, there is something comforting and uniquely human about confronting different aspects of our existence.
And me very lapsed and love faith but not religion BS. I am 20 years sober and go to AA yes thank a faith of my understanding plus not drinking and drugging. I love Brandons music but his Religion is way off for me..
@@rosenpcj I'm actually 2.5 years sober myself! There is something spiritual about the process of AA (although I don't attend religiously). Perhaps what religion and AA have in common is that it's just people struggling just looking for answers. There is certainly something to a "faith of understanding" for sure.
And yes, the Mormon religion is more than strange but they always seem so kind-hearted.
@@johnyoung6680 Guys, don't miss out on #Christmas.
@@aclark903 fair enough
@@johnyoung6680 I think the issue with our mormon faith is without actually understanding what and why we believe it then it would feel strange
Brandon Flowers has the loveliest smile and seems to be such a nice guy !
it's interesting, i always (and still) consider brandon a pretty private person but he is very open and vulnerable in this interview, and a few others i've seen with the new album. so precious to watch your favorite musicians opening up. kudos to the interviewer
Brandon saying he saw the album cover art as potential for he and his wife was one of the most inspiring things I’ve heard. What an incredible, and hopeful perspective.
Thank you Brandon for being honest with the fans! It’s a great pleasure listening to your interviews, songs and all stuff you are doing!
I just saw The Killers at Firefly this last September. Such a great show. I kind of felt like I was the only Latter Day Saint standing in the middle of 50,000 people, but then again I knew I wasn’t the only Latter Day Saint there. Thank you Brandon for great music and example.
I absolutely love his laugh, it’s so pure, he sounds like a teenager (in a good way)
Brandon brings such strength and vulnerability to his work. His work is very real by acknowledging we all stray, We all do things we know we shouldn't. But redemption is available. And that redemption knows us by our name.
Relatable on a dozen levels!!! As an alumni of USU and being raised in Nephi (before Brandon’s time), and being a very mortal member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints clinging to the redeeming power of Jesus, this one resonates! My cousin told me Brandon’s gifts were clearly evident in middle school (and she LOVED his mother!) This was honest and raw and hopeful and enlightening and relatable! Bless you Brandon for letting your light shine into an often dark world!!! Can’t wait to hear more!!
I love this interview. I have so much appreciation for both Brandon Flowers and Patrick Mason. Patrick’s book Planted has been helpful on my journey as a member of the LDS faith.
The killers are probably my favorite band and the spiritual undertones really help me feel optimistic and hopeful. Especially in Imploding the Mirage. So much respect for you Brandon. You have a beautiful family and I love how much you support your wife in and outside of your music. It’s tough figuring out where you belong in the world as a member, even for us everyday people.
Love that man forever
Brandon Flowers is one of my all time favorite humans. His music has helped me on my own faith journey. This was fantastic. Thank you!
Amen! Right there with you. :)
Also, your channel name is fantastic.
@@haileechristensen2185 haha thank you! It's the name of my podcast 😂
Thirty, Nerdy, & Thriving that’s fantastic! Do you have a link?
In a world where redemption is being driven out of society by cancel culture and condemnation. I’m grateful for people like Brandon Flowers who carries and upholds the essence of redemption, forgiveness and love in his demeanor and through his music.
I don't think I could love him more. I think the thing that I love most about him is that he doesn't play into the alcohol and drugs element that is so common in rock and roll. He's a family man and he is so talented and doesn't need drugs etc to make amazing music which makes him an incredible role model. I love him ❤️
Many thanks for this podcast and greetings from a snowy Finland! Brandon Flowers has definitely had an impact in my life and my growing up as a young woman, even though I'm neither very religious nor musically gifted. His lyrics and melodies are just so touching. 💜
As a Christian from the Reformed Church, Brandon's lyrics speak to me. The World is tugging at you everyday, the Lord will show you The Way. With him, you will make it!
His songs have always connected with me and it is so great to hear him talk about them in the same way that I have imagined them to be. I am about the same age as he is and feel like his music has grown up on the same timeline that I have. Thank you to Brandon for doing this interview. It was a great inspiration.
As good as their early music was the newer albums reflect a deeper thought and it’s just so beautiful.
The Killers are amazing live! Brandon is so talented, they sound exactly like their records. Last time I saw them they were playing around with Mariachi music, that was interesting.
Brandon’s a leader, not afraid of saying “no” or “I need a break” which is why the alcohol and drugs never got a good hold on him. I think it takes that mentality to not get sucked in. It seems a lot of talent is ruined by exhaustion and pressure. One upper to get thru a show, one downer or drink to wind down grows into a big crutch and the need to be surrounded by drugs and alcohol before and after every performance and before they realize they’re in trouble they are physically addicted and can’t stop . It’s sad really.
Im sober 20 years and go to AA inc. sponsor others. The redemption word is crap really just do the next right things and don't drink or use and stay fit
Amazing~ I could listen to Brandon talk all day about life and music and his beliefs.. He is sooo truly AUTHENTIC & ORIGINAL
I remember the first time I saw The Killers, I must have been nine or ten years old when I saw the music video for All These Things I've Done and just being mesmerized by these urban cowboys. Then about four years later I saw them play "Human" and "Spaceman" on Saturday Night Live. A lot of people make fun of their lyrics, say they're absurd or cheesy. I never bought that, something always told me there was something extremely rooted and sincere in the songs the Killers put out. I just connected with their music immediately. They're one of the very few rock acts I still listen to, I can never listen to a song by The Killers and pretend that it's not hitting me in special place. It's not that they're deep; they're so obviously sincere that our cynical culture can't believe them, so they figure it must be a trick. But it's not, The Killers just write beautiful songs, and that's all there is to it.
Yeah hard to believe they are from "sin city" sometimes still so poetic in an era of smack yer ho rap culture.
@@AnnaLVajda I heard someone say something like "there is no religion without sin." So maybe it's fitting that they come from "sin city."
What a fantastic comment! Couldn’t agree more.
I appreciate Brandon's religiousness and authenticity. Great!
Thank you so much for this! This was awesome and probably my favorite interview of Brandon’s. Super inspiring!
Listened to how Brandon described his Dad meeting his Mum again in the 'Lightning Fields' of love. 'Imploding the Mirage' was still sat on my record player next to me so I dropped the needle. My eyes are leaking.
"The personification of grace". Wow. Great interview, so glad you guys talked about those lyrics and the parable it refers to. It gives me the same kind of feeling that Deadlines and Commitments does and that's why it's an instant favorite.
My mother introduced me to the Beatles when I was 9 years old in England. My sons introduced me to the Killers in America when I was 55 years old. I’m 68 now and still love both their music. I’d love to go to a Killers concert!
I believe Brandon’s music is so popular in England because the people there are short on hope and find meaning and hope in the messages. He has such a clean countenance and way of moving on stage that reflects wholesome values. I noticed in the video of his Glasgow concert that there are many different ages represented in the audience. I think that’s a sign that the Killers music will endure as the Beatles music has. 💜
I took my wife to their concert in London June 4th. I was pleasantly surprised by the difference in age. From families with kids, couples, friends of all ages and many seniors too. As Incredible as beautiful.
Agree with all your comments 100% 👍
I just went to my first Killers concert at 56 and had such a great time. I hope you get a chance to go see them.
Keep the faith Brandon.
This was fantastic. There’s a reason I connect so much with the killers music and it’s basically this. Thank you for posting!
Thanks! This interview was great!
Fantastic interview - thanks for organising this.
I never knew I needed this. Absolutely amazing
Wonderful Wonderful
Muy buena la entrevista. Brandon es un gran hombre.
Thank you Brandon. All new respect for you and your music.
My favorite interview, hands down!!
I'm an atheist and have enjoyed The Killers music since 2004. I don't necessarily interpret his lyrics religiously or spiritually.
Great interviewer....terrific interview..informative.
Many thanks....from another songwriter/lyricist.
Regards,😉
Sonic.
Hello Professor! You did a great job representing the CGU family :) Brandon Flowers is the best!
Im having trouble with my own guilt that I have already confessed. Great show. God bless...Pat
Great interview! Well done and good stuff with BFlow and digging in on some of his lyrics. Thanks for doing this.
Such fun insight to know that their family Come Follow Me studies were a small influence on some lyrics. They are truly a relatable family. Struggling through life just like all of us and keeping focus on the big picture. Love them!
Best interview in ages!
Thank you for this really great interview with Brandon! I’ve always wanted to know more about his thought process on incorporating religion into his work (yet making it accessible and relatable for all.)
I’m so glad I discovered his music, it really has meant the world to me.
Oh my! What a nice guy!
This is wonderful! 🙏
Amazing and powerful interview. Love this!
brandon flowers character is like a bicycle ,when you paddle , the wheels drive perfectly till destination reach
As a Catholic, I appreciate Brandon wearing his Faith on his sleeve
So many more prominent ROCK bands out there that do put their faith out to the public. Stryper (still putting out GREAT albums), POD, Skillet, Disciple, TFK, Red, Demon Hunter, .....so many more!
I wouldn't believe in his religion however I respect brandons views. What i can say is that religion is important whatever your choice. Brandon lights up a room and fab interview.
love him
Its a double way, Your Work and faith in what you do,made so Many moments special in my live. I hope one day i can see a show or meet u! 🙌💓send u good energy
brandon..god bless
Love the interview. Great questions and love the deep dive into the spirituality expressed in the music.
I do wish host would drop the “Mormon” nickname and just refer to the church appropriately. Calling the church and it’s members “Mormons” just sounds so annoyingly shallow these days compared to it’s appropriate name.
Hey Brandon I think your fantastic 🎤🎼💯🍀🇮🇪😁
He used the term "savior complex" and later on "rock and roll casualty" at 9:10, I'm curious what those terms mean to him and also how does he feel about his journey in that space
Brandon is so cute ❤️ I love every single song.
I love his comment about "Mormon Guilt", or "Jewish Guilt", but how it's a gift to keep us on the path. Such a positive, and non entitled perspective that appreciates God's role in keeping us on the path.
One more thing, Patrick, you did an amazing job with this interview, props. Thanks for making this happen!
Guilt is a tool of the ‘evil one’
It's nice Brandon being interviewed by someone like minded so he doesn't need to be defensive about his religion as he often does. I don't know much about LDS there is some stigma about it though apparently being homophobic I heard but Brandon admires Lou Reed and David Bowie and sexually ambiguous artists so I don't know how much truth there is to that either and some think they are still polygomists too but have not been for a hundred years or something. He's a great performer anyway and truly if Elvis wanted to sing gospel type music people didn't hassle him about it and Brandon doesn't even have drug problems and womanizing issues like Elvis either he's allowed to have a personal life and shouldn't need permission to believe in God etc.
YES YES YES
@Foyer ... when I left Logan in 1990, I’d never heard of the Department of Mormon Studies, even though it makes perfect sense! New, or was I just in a hurry ?-)
Christ is all around , it's not only for the few .
Damn, now having My Own Soul’s Warning as my anthem in my tinder bio so I can get laid feels really sacrilegious
When was this recorded?
heyday said urh 😎 awesome 👏
I didn't know Patrick Mason left CGU.
Well I grew up in a very small town 1200 about but they had 7 churches in that small community and I went to Sunday school regularly and had a positive opinion about the church and my my mother liked the pastor but that's not to say every church or pastor is as nice as that. If Brandon has had positive experiences from his religious community than that's his truth and he should not need to defend it just as some report horrible experiences and should be respected if they choose to leave a church or community as a result. Brandon has mentioned Elvis and Johnny Cash too they sang gospel songs and don't bother arguing with them if you don't like it don't listen Brandon didn't even get drug habits or divorced like them either so I guess his lifestyle suits him fine.
Okay Brandon. I'm gonna request you join one of my classes via zoom now too please. I've got Race And The Law, Veterans Legal Services Clinic, or Immigration Law. 😁😍🥰
He doesn't have a clue when it comes to that
How long before he brings the Panic guy back into the fold?
Stiff competition with Dan Reynolds from imagine dragons
I love Jesus CHRIST , and I would say don't judge please Sir . , I Love Harry Reid . And I knew Harry was a a beautiful man , a helper of what was simply the Democrats.
There's Slayer too, they have religious songs. Lol
Is it true mormans think Jesus is going to return in missippi ?
I think Brandon find's himself. When i remember He was a Young man with Eyeliner...
Nothing wrong with a young man wearing eyeliner
@@AndrewStottisTheIndiWerWlf i agree
hi hunie sorry
Being a Christ follower is the MOST non conformist thing you can do lol its difficult, its dying to yourself every day, its being persecuted because you're trying to live righteously. Being ANYTHING else: Buddhist, muslim, hindu is ok but CHRIST? Nope. Ppl wanna knock you down
Why does a Christian name his band The Killers ?
Because when they created the band, he was inactive and the other band members were probably non-Christians or inactive too.
They named their band the Killers when they were watching a new video by New Order called, “Chrystal” and the fake band in the video was named the Killers. As Brandon spoke about, he was a huge fan of British musicians at that time.
@@Pascale5625 They named their band the Killers when they were watching a new video by New Order called, “Chrystal” and the fake band in the video was named the Killers. As Brandon spoke about, he was a huge fan of British musicians at that time.
@@wennmichellegod and Jesus would not approve of the name the killers. Killing is a sin. If flowers was a true good Christian he would have either changed the band name or not joined them. Character counts.
@@ShoestringRacer Lighten up. It's rock band name.
Great interview. Brandon is awesome. Interviewer uses the term Mormon/Mormonism way too much. It is no longer in use by the leaders nor by active church members.
What do they use now?
Feedback for the interviewer:
1. Avoid leading questions - ask more open-ended questions and let your guest express their own ideas and opinions. There is nothing more irritating than having an interviewer proselytize about their own agenda and ask their subject with leading questions.
2. If you're playing music samples - there is technology to prerecord samples instead of spending an entire minute looking for a music phrase or track
Just my ten cents.
Ready to help your family yet instead of random strangers and politicians? Asking for a friend
What??
@@oscarma15 sounds like someone who think their entitled to a piece of something just because they know /are related to someone who is famous 🧐🤐
But
They arent Christians, please get it right!
They believe they have to do good works for salvation, whereas Christianity believes it’s by grace through faith in Christ alone (no works) you can be saved. That’s why Christians call salvation a free gift. He’s lovely and trying so hard to practice his faith. At the end of the day, if you believe in Jesus in your heat you will be saved. Man adds so much rubbish to simple truth. I won’t even say I’m in a certain denomination any more…
@@magnolia7774 This is an incorrect trope.
Mormonism .... the most non biblicist nonsense ever .
Wish he wasn’t in that damn cult still. Makes him delusional
He got owned by Richard Dawkins within 3 minutes lol.
Richard bullied Brandon. A skilled rhetorician, debater, and public intellectual shit on a man’s meaning. In front of the world on a show that Brandon is suppose to be a GUEST on. Brandon-an artist - is suppose to do what? He was jumped into a battle that he was not prepared for. What Richard did was ignorant and not just because he’s uniformed on our history.
Richard Dawkins is a secret Freemason. He’s been caught red handed doing the Masonic handshakes.
@@spitingMYverse you positive about that? If so then he's in league with the plandemic Covid conspiracy.
He got ambushed on a show where he expected to play music, not debate religion. But what's funny in his accusation that Dawkins needed to do his research after Dawkins called Joseph Smith a convicted conman? Flowers was absolutely correct; there's no proof of a conviction and if Dawkins had done his research, he would've known that.
If you don't believe me, go ahead and look for the conviction document. You won't find it because it doesn't exist.
@@Lost5tudent Regardless of a conviction or not, fundimentally Smith and his absurd nonsensical writings are a confidence trick with the sole purpose of reining in hoards of deluded apostles.
When you play Word Association with the word Mormon most people instantly say "deluded idiot." And this fact is reflected in The Killers lyrics -- not a SINGLE verse from any of their songs makes a goddamn LICK OF SENSE! -- The band is OVER because their songs were empty NONSENSE.
Clown 🤡🤡
This man is so genuine and it’s inspiring. He’s clearly been through the ups and downs of life as a human and as an international rockstar. I hope he has considered the possibility that God is using him as a tool in a unique way to affect the lives of others in positive ways. His life has clearly been different than the average church member. His life is clearly trending in the right direction despite the ups and downs. Carry on Brandon!