From Mr. Brightside to Wonderful Wonderful, the duality of Brandon Flowers

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  • Опубликовано: 9 янв 2018
  • Brandon Flowers, of The Killers, sits down to talk about the real story behind Mr. Brightside and what happens when a song doesn't belong to you anymore.
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  • @samansiddiquie1902
    @samansiddiquie1902 3 года назад +63

    You don't have to be a jerk to be manly. You can be soft spoken, generous and humble and still be super masculine

  • @TheOtherBoobJustDropped
    @TheOtherBoobJustDropped 6 лет назад +311

    If you want to test your abilities as an interviewer, interview Brandon Flowers. He’s got a lot to say but it takes a lot to get it out of him.

    • @baramcg4503
      @baramcg4503 5 лет назад

      XD

    • @danielmunoz7421
      @danielmunoz7421 4 года назад +12

      I think a car battery and some alligator clips will be good enough

  • @siddeeee
    @siddeeee 6 лет назад +647

    If I could pick any frontman to study it'd be Brandon Flowers. He's an extremely layered, conflicted, unsure individual. He seems to never think he's done good enough and never satisfied when he's done extremely well. He never quits and his ambition is incredible. He wants to continue upward and hasn't fallen victim to drugs or alcohol. He's a spiritual man which is rare in rock and roll and is committed to his family. But yet there's something beneath the surface that's always questioning.... But yeah anyway good interview haha

    • @maximedeguire785
      @maximedeguire785 6 лет назад +27

      I couldn't have said better. You somehow described him perfectly!

    • @Sidesaddlequeen
      @Sidesaddlequeen 6 лет назад +8

      Awhile ago I was asked who I would love to interview if I could interview anyone... I'd choose Brandon Flowers.
      My sister asked why him... I roughly said what you wrote so eloquently. Thank you for this beautiful summary. :)

    • @nathanaelstewart8619
      @nathanaelstewart8619 6 лет назад +9

      dawg, you know he was an alcoholic

    • @siddeeee
      @siddeeee 6 лет назад +17

      Nathanael Stewart he overcame it though, thus not falling victim

    • @SvobodovaEva
      @SvobodovaEva 6 лет назад +4

      Nathanael Stewart i though mormons can't drink

  • @michellemongevelazquez6449
    @michellemongevelazquez6449 6 лет назад +212

    I fell in love with him. So calm, humble... Seems a lovely person. Doesn´t seem like a celebrity...

  • @shaunmulhern5282
    @shaunmulhern5282 6 лет назад +180

    WHO'S THE MAN? BRANDON FLOWERS IS THE MAN

  • @lily-xj3hv
    @lily-xj3hv 6 лет назад +49

    he has such a soft and calm voice and his general aura is so soft and gentle

  • @lovelee193
    @lovelee193 6 лет назад +128

    Such an intriguing and talented man. Oh, and very handsome.

    • @rher1636
      @rher1636 5 лет назад

      He honestly looks rough lol

    • @snoozyq9576
      @snoozyq9576 Год назад

      ​@@rher1636 nah he's a babe 😍

  • @ld8956
    @ld8956 5 лет назад +22

    “…the country (USA), just to be completely honest, doesn’t change from president to president that much. The perception of the country changes a lot” -Brandon Flowers *PURE TRUTH*

  • @Xaychedelic
    @Xaychedelic 6 лет назад +195

    I love this interview. I'm not watching 'Brandon Flowers' from The Killers here. I'm watching Brandon as a person who just plays music for a living and has a family. It's very refreshing to watch this interview.

  • @sylviajb5762
    @sylviajb5762 2 года назад +6

    Brandon seems to be such a warm, friendly guy with the loveliest smile and looks very boyish... and cute!

  • @Tidebeckons07
    @Tidebeckons07 6 лет назад +84

    I appreciate him opening up about his insecurity and how he feels the need to have peoples approval. I can really relate.

    • @ermertieplug
      @ermertieplug 9 месяцев назад

      Wow you can relate to being a famous rock band singer. What band are you in?

  • @holi6253
    @holi6253 6 лет назад +145

    His smile is amazing and this is a really good interview

    • @pgloi
      @pgloi 5 лет назад

      And u r squirting all over

  • @cdurbin1675
    @cdurbin1675 Год назад +4

    I love that he chose his family over the glamour of stardom. Gotta love that. Respect!!!

  • @megawilcox100
    @megawilcox100 6 лет назад +112

    this is crazy that this is the guy that rocks the stage with a shiny rhinestone suit

  • @aiyannamanuel7823
    @aiyannamanuel7823 2 года назад +6

    Brandon's the actual best. So kind, humble, and understanding.

  • @lucybrb
    @lucybrb 6 лет назад +51

    You can tell that he cares, and it shows in his songs. There is a lot of heart in his music

  • @2ml458
    @2ml458 6 лет назад +45

    So much love for Brandon Flowers. I hope he never stops making music. ❤

  • @adelaide3409
    @adelaide3409 5 лет назад +60

    The amount of love and understanding he has for his wife is inspiring

    • @ermertieplug
      @ermertieplug 9 месяцев назад

      I wonder when they'll get divorced?

  • @toddm2916
    @toddm2916 6 лет назад +45

    What a great interview and honestly a great interviewer. He was very respectful.

  • @bananasister9253
    @bananasister9253 4 года назад +12

    omg i want a man like this. cares about his family. this is the ultimate rockstar and i completely admire his values in life.

    • @KyleeWebb-fw5qw
      @KyleeWebb-fw5qw 3 года назад

      a man who’s always grabbing his crotch,,,EW

  • @Crystalcloudzz
    @Crystalcloudzz Год назад +5

    His voice is so soft, he’s so pure and adorable, PROTECT THIS MAN AR ALL COSTS
    1:21 that’s hot

  • @Do_Not_Comply_V
    @Do_Not_Comply_V 8 дней назад

    An absolutely beautiful Human being. Brandon Flowers is one of the very best of us. Amazing man, amazing band. The best music ❤

  • @Brandonhatesmayo
    @Brandonhatesmayo 6 лет назад +27

    Brandon is such a genuine and lovely person.

  • @Ali-fl5mb
    @Ali-fl5mb 6 лет назад +134

    Nice interview, I wasn't expecting him to be such a laid back guy

    • @BLTKellys
      @BLTKellys 6 лет назад +2

      You think he's laid back? I think he seems SO uncomfortable and defensive.

    • @leilasaleh6653
      @leilasaleh6653 5 лет назад +5

      @@BLTKellys How is he being defensive?

  • @azul4390
    @azul4390 4 года назад +18

    What a great interview. I can never get tired of listening to Brandon's insights. He says he struggles with articulating his words but you would never know. I love the eloquent phrases he comes up with. And that smile, Brandon, it disarms me every time - after 12 years you still make my heart flutter with simple gestures!

    • @ermertieplug
      @ermertieplug 9 месяцев назад

      Yeah he's so insightful. He knows everything. He should be president of the world.

  • @mrspilling1183
    @mrspilling1183 4 года назад +28

    Really like this interviewer, he did a great job! There is something "magical" about Brandon. He is authentically himself, a special edition, an original. All the stars he aspired to be, are taken, we don't need another Liam Gallagher etc... I feel, you can be inspired by other artists, but we need people like Brandon, who add a fresh twist to stars from the past, not direct copies. Also, his wife & kids seem so adorable, so glad he chose to put them first xx

    • @ermertieplug
      @ermertieplug 9 месяцев назад

      Jian Ghomeshi was better

  • @parisblues2422
    @parisblues2422 6 лет назад +44

    This is honestly my favorite interview I´ve ever watched.
    I´ve loved The Killers for so many years and I just grow to love them more an more

    • @QwithTomPower
      @QwithTomPower  6 лет назад +7

      Why thank you so much! It was really nice to see Brandon open up to Tom. Thank you for watching!

    • @DLeeDukeJr
      @DLeeDukeJr Год назад

      Agreed

    • @ermertieplug
      @ermertieplug 9 месяцев назад

      Not me. I feel about the same.

  • @Who_am_i54321
    @Who_am_i54321 6 лет назад +7

    I love hearing Brandon say he struggled with being the people he used to put on his wall, because i looked over and saw him on my wall with Bowie and Floyd

  • @ryanphel
    @ryanphel 6 лет назад +32

    What an amazing interview!! Best I have ever seen. He allows Brandon to be Brandon!!

  • @animeart1703
    @animeart1703 5 лет назад +10

    You can tell he’s so grateful for the life he has , he has nothing to prove, he is amazing to be able to keep coming up with truly amazing songs , he really puts meaning into them & when he sings them wow

  • @bittermaxx
    @bittermaxx 6 лет назад +18

    This is an underrated interview.. Brilliant

    • @QwithTomPower
      @QwithTomPower  6 лет назад +2

      You're awesome! Thank you so much for watching!

  • @ainsliemarg7071
    @ainsliemarg7071 6 лет назад +10

    Nominating Brandon Flowers as president 2020

  • @wihlshlwlok
    @wihlshlwlok 6 лет назад +70

    What a great interview! I love how quite and reserved his speaking voice is here and they covered even those early years when he was struggling some substance abuse. I always love that you can tell how much he loves his wife and kids whenever he talks about them. I also could listen to him talk about music for hours and not get bored. Can't wait to them in February and see him on stage, hear his incredible singing voice and hopefully more that famous smile!

  • @gnfnr75
    @gnfnr75 6 лет назад +12

    You have nothing to prove Brandon flowers! Love every single song you have ever done... loved you in Manchester on 14/11/17....particularly love the lyrics to RUT! And OUT OF MY MIND! You will always be mr bright Side! Love love love you 😍😘❤️🎹🎼🎤🤗

  • @Youlikeadream
    @Youlikeadream 6 лет назад +10

    Excellent human being.

  • @Yankelina
    @Yankelina 5 лет назад +5

    What a brilliant interviewer! Respectful, well prepared, attentive. Great questions, which followed great answers!

  • @mossandsea
    @mossandsea 3 года назад +4

    What a fantastic interview. The interviewer brought his own mind and thoughts, with respect. And he really did a fantastic job guiding the interview, diving deeper, and allowing Brandon the room to open. Brandon's open heart is beautiful. I wish the best for him and his family.

  • @miszzmaya2326
    @miszzmaya2326 2 года назад +4

    Love his voice, so calm and soft ❤️

  • @AB-gb8gv
    @AB-gb8gv 6 лет назад +28

    he is such a sweetheart:) Love him so much ♡

  • @abrolovesyall6920
    @abrolovesyall6920 5 лет назад +5

    As a normal citizen and getting up going to work and having to pick a song to drive to work to or to anything that you were about to do I think I struggle in my head as to how the music influences me in that moment and it influences me on how I make decisions. If that makes sense. So having someone like Brandon flowers make music and be who he is is very very comforting knowing that there is these higher class people who have the same morals as you. So Brandon flowers thank you for being that person. You have something that all those rockstars were missing and that’s love for your family. I think in the long run that outweighs all of them. It’s definitely an eternal Glory

  • @RidingBones
    @RidingBones 5 лет назад +6

    To whoever wrote the title of this video, you should have an interview with Brandon Flowers about non-duality, and ask him what that is. I would love that interview.

  • @missoli
    @missoli 6 лет назад +24

    He’s the man ❤️❤️❤️

  • @ihr6
    @ihr6 6 лет назад +32

    21:22 yesss READ MY MIND! Love that this is a very in-depth interview. Also why is Brandon such a sweet person I can't handle it

    • @gabriellesearles7084
      @gabriellesearles7084 6 лет назад +1

      At every concert I've been to...Read my mind just gets me so excited! My fav

  • @GeorgeVreelandHill
    @GeorgeVreelandHill Год назад +3

    Love Brandon. His albums are masterpieces, and his songs are deep. Not many singers have touched people's lives like his amazing voice has.

  • @Rizahawkstang
    @Rizahawkstang 6 лет назад +41

    That was such a lovely interview. It might be the best interview with Brandon Flowers I've ever seen. Thank you.

  • @JimBrown70
    @JimBrown70 Год назад +1

    Dustland Fairytale is such an amazing song. I can't hear it enough.

  • @michellerenee5290
    @michellerenee5290 6 лет назад +12

    This is a GREAT interview. Brandon is amazing as always, but the interviewer is really good... asks good questions and is genuine.

  • @mars112v
    @mars112v 6 лет назад +16

    Best frontman ever

  • @kate.2769
    @kate.2769 5 лет назад +3

    Here for all the love for Brandon and this wonderful interviewer. Thanks for letting our guy be himself. 💕

  • @lucasmella2221
    @lucasmella2221 6 лет назад +6

    This is the best interview i've seen with Brandon Flowers. Really Great

  • @mikefronk9579
    @mikefronk9579 6 лет назад +14

    Damn, I gotta say, this is one great interviewer. Good job, I enjoyed the entire thing!

  • @user-mi4pj6um1k
    @user-mi4pj6um1k 6 лет назад +6

    HELLO BRANDON FROM KAZAKHSTAN. YOUR SONGS JUST AMAZING. I LOVE INDIE ROCK.

  • @charleyh7263
    @charleyh7263 5 лет назад +5

    Brilliant interview. It's great to see the contrast between Brandon on stage and this intriguing, more humble Brandon.

  • @rachelwhite7225
    @rachelwhite7225 6 лет назад +5

    What a bloody good interview. If that guy hadnt seen them in concert before he certainly did his research and kept BF keen to talk. Best I've seen for a while 😊

  • @howtoeataham
    @howtoeataham 5 лет назад +2

    Such a chill guy, he’s made some of the best music of all time

  • @TheFormActually
    @TheFormActually 6 лет назад +7

    One of my favorite, if not the favorite singer in the world. I love The Killers and I love his solo albums ! Read My Mind is my favorite song as well :0

  • @derrikferguson3219
    @derrikferguson3219 4 года назад +2

    “Just feel the room...”
    I love Can You Read My Mind.

  • @RJMc819
    @RJMc819 6 лет назад +4

    You don't need to "reconcile all the different influences", Brandon. You and the band have been doing a brilliant job of that since day one. Keep up the amazing work!

  • @Kjed4ever
    @Kjed4ever 6 лет назад +11

    This genuinely has to be one of de best interviews of an artist I've personally ever watched. Loved it 👏👌

  • @andrewsmylie2205
    @andrewsmylie2205 6 лет назад +6

    This interview is amazing. I haven't even finished it yet, but I'm loving it. Great insight that I've not seen from him before.

  • @sheanorman5753
    @sheanorman5753 5 лет назад +4

    Such a great interview. It's nice to see Flowers open up as a person and an artist.

  • @jackhenry290
    @jackhenry290 2 года назад +1

    What a ROCKSTAR. Such a fascinating dude

  • @ShipsKat
    @ShipsKat 4 года назад +1

    Not comparing music at all, but listening to him, he sounds like he shares the values of Jon Bon Jovi, Springsteen etc. He knows he's got a voice, he knows he himself has flaws, but just wants the world, starting with the USA to be a fairer place. A place where hard work & honesty IS enough for you to get by. Where being born in the wrong neighborhood, or the wrong ethnicity, holds you back at every juncture; until there's no more road to stay on.
    In short, he wants parity & honesty(@systemic levels)!
    He's quite an enigma. Seems like a gentle soul, who's fierce, when it matters.
    Loving seeing him.

  • @mia-zf4ls
    @mia-zf4ls 4 года назад +1

    I’ve never seen him so open in an interview, I love it!

  • @isaidLux
    @isaidLux 6 лет назад +7

    Thanks for this interview! I loved it. It's so pleasant to see him having a nice and long conversation.

  • @jonnyfive5000
    @jonnyfive5000 6 лет назад +5

    Great interview. Didnt knoe Brandon went through those kinds of things. Im glad he gets to still do it and glad the way the music industry is now makes it a little easier for him. Best wishes fornyou andnyour family Brandon. Your family will be with you through thick and thin and closer to you. If you invest in those relationships the benefits definitely outweigh any fame.

  • @laurenwilliams8811
    @laurenwilliams8811 6 лет назад +6

    What a great interview! Such respectful and interesting questions.

  • @DLeeDukeJr
    @DLeeDukeJr Год назад +1

    such an incredible interview. thank you, both. thank you so much for capturing this

  • @YuliPortillo
    @YuliPortillo 6 лет назад +3

    Great, great, great interview.

  • @hazyeyedhello
    @hazyeyedhello 6 лет назад +3

    This was a great interview, thank you for this! Awesome questions

  • @lucilenedotoli
    @lucilenedotoli 6 лет назад

    Wonderful interview ! thanks!

  • @MiTmite9
    @MiTmite9 4 года назад

    I save it for the stage. Thank you, Brandon.

  • @LASkB
    @LASkB 6 лет назад +11

    Seeing them in Vegas in Feb. Really hoping all 4 members will be performing there.

    • @tomfergie1012
      @tomfergie1012 6 лет назад +4

      I'm from the UK and I've seen them twice in the last 6 months, once with all 4 and then once with just Brandon and Ronnie. Believe me when I say you've got a lot to look forwards to! I'm only 17 but so far, the two days I saw them have been two of the best and most memorable days of my life. Hope you both have a great time Steve Beswick and STAYGOLDENMEL :)

    • @hannahdaley1974
      @hannahdaley1974 6 лет назад +1

      tomfergie101 r u going to see their upcoming shows in Swansea or Bolton? Im so hoping to get tickets !

    • @tomfergie1012
      @tomfergie1012 6 лет назад

      Hannah Daley no unfortunately not. would love to see them again though :(

  • @cnsummers4086
    @cnsummers4086 4 года назад +1

    Excellent interview

  • @FoxyCookiee
    @FoxyCookiee 6 лет назад +8

    Great interview! I never knew about when he wrote Mr. Brightside. Brandon Flowers is truly one of the best artist out there!

  • @Onafee1849
    @Onafee1849 4 года назад +4

    wow, that's a very well researched and executed interview that has its deep and intense as well as light and entertaining parts! :)

  • @Kevin-jl1rx
    @Kevin-jl1rx 6 лет назад +3

    Great interview

  • @RCCinematic
    @RCCinematic 5 лет назад +2

    Being in a band myself, I've idolized this man and his band. My goal was to play on a stage that he has performed on. Sept 21 2018 is when my dream becomes reality. Cant wait!

    • @QwithTomPower
      @QwithTomPower  5 лет назад

      Congratulations! That's gonna be a huge moment! Hope you take some pictures or send some video!

    • @mrspilling1183
      @mrspilling1183 4 года назад

      Hope you enjoyed your gig on the same stage as "The Killers". I only discovered how amazing they are, at this years Glastonbury! #liveyourbestlife

  • @anetamarkowska7011
    @anetamarkowska7011 6 лет назад +3

    Can't wait to se them again in june

  • @k0walsk
    @k0walsk 4 года назад

    Wonderful interview!

  • @MrStrobe91
    @MrStrobe91 6 лет назад +3

    Brilliant!

  • @jameslehnerd7611
    @jameslehnerd7611 6 лет назад +7

    When I hear him speak, I do not think he is a genius. He doesn't sound like a psychic, or a madman, or a magician. He sounds honest, like someone who is doing the best he can with what he has to work with, and that is the best any person could do.

  • @izzycremins7052
    @izzycremins7052 4 года назад +1

    I love him so much he is so soft and genuine and cute aghhhh

  • @kyloanddixiesadventures1358
    @kyloanddixiesadventures1358 4 года назад +1

    That cute giggle 😍😄💋

  • @martred993
    @martred993 5 лет назад

    Fantastic interview. Gonna have to dig into the others you've done.

  • @redstain1
    @redstain1 6 лет назад

    Great interview.

  • @haevan92
    @haevan92 6 лет назад +6

    seems like a cool guy- really love his backup vocals on Alex Cameron's "Politics of Love"

  • @pandoramoore3794
    @pandoramoore3794 4 года назад +1

    Hes so lovely

  • @kennymcevoy5558
    @kennymcevoy5558 6 лет назад +3

    Just seen em in bolton awesome !!!!

  • @ghostofrhys
    @ghostofrhys 6 лет назад +2

    im so glad he likes read my mind so much (as you can probably tell i do too)

  • @baldguy3960
    @baldguy3960 Месяц назад

    Brandon describing his devotions makes sense as to why The Killers have not become the megagroup The Stones have become.

  • @geneinpennsylvania
    @geneinpennsylvania 6 лет назад +4

    Love your soul Brandon PEACE

    • @QwithTomPower
      @QwithTomPower  6 лет назад

      LOVE your comment! Thanks so much for watching!

  • @bernie9516
    @bernie9516 6 лет назад +2

    The Man ❤️

  • @Thatsaragirl95
    @Thatsaragirl95 6 лет назад +2

    I love him

  • @eddy4470
    @eddy4470 5 лет назад

    What a great interviewer

  • @leslieruizgarcia7767
    @leslieruizgarcia7767 2 года назад

    Que buena entrevistaa

  • @underneaththeneonlights2758
    @underneaththeneonlights2758 6 лет назад +8

    Great interview! ⚡️

  • @Brute4rce1111
    @Brute4rce1111 6 лет назад +2

    that silhouette in the background is tripping me out!!

  • @animeart1703
    @animeart1703 5 лет назад +1

    My favorite song is here with me then crossfire then can’t deny my love 😍

  • @cn9630
    @cn9630 4 года назад

    The best interview
    AND BRANDON--
    YOU CAN HAVE IT ALL.... BUT HAVE TO DEFINE WHAT "ALL" IS (FOR YOU)!!!
    IT'S A VERY BIG THING YOU CHOSE FOR A CAREER... YES..... BUT REMEMBER: YOU ARE SIMPLY A MAN LOVING MUSIC, AND LOVING TO SING TO BRING HAPPINESS TO OTHER FOLKS... IT REALLY IS JUST THAT SIMPLE!!! YOU ARE VERY LUCKY...
    KNOW THAT THE ONLY THING THAT IS MAKING ONE NERVOUS, IN THIS CAREER AREA, IS THE CONSTANT TRAVELING AND THE SUPER LARGE GROUPS OF PEOPLE!!!
    TAKE AWAY ALL OF THAT,... AND IT'S JUST NOT THAT BIG A DEAL!
    ENJOY IT WHILE YA CAN