0:00 - Introduction 1:40 - Annie's opinion about Berklee and music college in general 4:15 - The REAL origin of the name ‘St. Vincent’ 7:10 - Annie’s supervillain alter-ego 11:18 - Burning Questions 17:07 - Name Those Notes 17:40 - Perfect pitch versus relative pitch 19:50 - Annie’s manual whammy bar effect 21:00 - Led Zeppelin’s influence on St. Vincent 23:36 - Annie’s favorite guitar riff she wrote 27:10 - Annie talks about the brilliance of Metallica rhythm guitar parts 30:38 - The new St. Vincent guitar approach 35:08 - “I don’t love it when the guitar sounds like a guitar” 38:36 - St. Vincent’s influence on my guitar playing 39:30 - The MusicMan St. Vincent signature guitar 45:18 - The art of improvisation on guitar 47:53 - Songwriting tips from a Grammy-winning songwriter 51:50 - Annie’s supervillain advice
This! As a female guitarist/songwriter she is such an inspiration. Fear is my biggest hurdle to actually go for it. Sometimes you need to hear this to get new energy and write!
@@kidsln6521 who likes to hang out with musicians ? Answer: drummer's and singers. Drummer's only understand music rhythmically and singers don't understand it . What is the relative major to A Phrygian ?
Thanks for this one Tyler! Annie is an incredibly underrated player who has one of the best attitudes about music and writing. She deserves the spotlight as a player.
I love St Vincent (Annie Clark). I love her most when it's just her singing accompanied by her acoustic guitar. Her melodies and lyrics are so creative. They really don't need anything else.
Texas, represent! Fun fact, she was a member of the Polyphonic Spree. I think it’s awesome that she goes for a different sound/feel with each record. That’s bold. Her new album is dope. 70s funk on the surface with an ocean of 60s glam beneath. The guitar does look rad.
Gonna be honest. Never heard of St. Vincent or Annie Clark. Still Listened. Nice to have someone who has a way different take when it comes to guitar. Instead of just the typical AMAZING guitarist that can shred with the best of them. Not to say she can't hold her own, but it isn't her style. Good Stuff Good Sir.
@@morganbebell9003 Yep. This lady is a player's player. She has just chosen to chase a different muse than most of us do. If you listen to her catelogue though, you can tell she likes the heavy stuff. Its influence is subtle, but its there.
Annie's commentary on playing it live like it is on the album was spot on. I saw ZZ Top in concert twice and everything sounded like the albums and got a little boring. Their style of blues always has room to expound on a riff. But when I saw Rush on the tour where they were playing 2112 in its entirety, I needed it to be just like the album. It was, and it was amazing!
The Led Zeppelin song you guys were humming is "Fool in the Rain". You got the "rain" part right lol. But no worries on forgetting songs from In Through The Out Door lol
Annie was an instructor at a Steve Vai camp I attended. Was so awesome , kind, humble and full of great commentary during her Q & A as well. Her very first band was a Pantera cover band - a fact that won a lot of metal heads over that weekend. LOL
St. Vincent: there’s a saying that you will never make it in the music industry if you graduate from Berkeley. Tyler with his Berkeley diploma somewhere in the background:
@@moreblack i wrongly assumed they all graduated. Guess its like the NBA why pay 100k you dont have to graduate when you can make millions dunking today?
I worked inside Berklee's admissions office for a couple years out of college and i can tell you that none of those fast playing scales students is making dollar one in the real world of creative original music making--they are playing in cruise ship bands and teaching guitar to junior high school kids.
Good interview. She has more personality than all of the other guitar players you have interviewed. Perhaps since she is a singer and front woman too, interviews come more natural to her.
The version of the Berklee curse I got was 'If you graduated from Berklee, you did something wrong.' I did not, but alas, I'm not famous and just playing in cover bands :/
So humble, so talented, she has such a beautiful aura. Annie's success in recent years makes me realize that sometimes there is actually justice in this world
My favorites of Annie's are when she does 'Dig a Pony', and the song, 'Paris is Burning'. Her guitars look great. If you spec out a 'goldie', they put a lot of effort into the details. Even a 'St. Vincent Sterling' for around $500 would probably play great. imo ymmv
Oh yeah and thanks Annie this was dope and I must say as a guitar player who’s played your guitar it plays great and I couldn’t think of a better brand for your signature model.
Good interview. I’ve never heard her stuff, but halfway thru this interview, I jumped over and searched for one of her live videos. Settled on “Down” from the Jimmy Fallon show. Wow, what a cool song. I will definitely check out more of her stuff after finishing this video. Thanks.
Her signature, to me, is the most exciting and welcome instrument I have seen come along in a very long time. It's name is akin to a contemporary Les Paul. The design seems to not really borrow too much from anything or seem like it's trying to be something incredibly different. It just feels right, classy, artistic and individual. Kind of the antithesis of the Silver Sky (again, PRS makes nothing but quality but I totally found that thing to be uncreative and a totally missed opportunity.) And Annie Clark is perpetually surprising, herself. This interview felt a little wooden, a little uncomfortable but Ms. Clark was generous, casual, polite and patient. She's the kind of artist and person the world needs but doesn't often deserve. True cool.
Her signature is a stunning guitar! It is the only "regular production" guitar that i really, really wanted! It has its own style, its own sound. It is so hard to make something new in this endless sea of telecasters, les pauls, strats etc ... but Annie Clark nailed it! I got two now, both rosewood neck versions. A black and a blue one. Despite it very anti-ergonomic looks it is actually very, very ergonomic! I like to call it the "ergonomic beast"! :D . It sits very comfortably on your body while sitting down and while standing up the guitar "forces" you to take a very ergonomic approach to it. It is really something new and good.
@The British Bluesman sorry to hear that. I don't have any experience with the sterling version, my music man models are near perfect. Of course, these are a lot more expensive. Nontheless, the sterling iterations aren't cheap either and I would expect a very good instrument for the price asked. Really sorry to hear your negative experience :(
If you have the self dicipline, you dont need a degree if you just read all the textbook courses and understand them enough, the lectures repeat the same material.
exactly. that takes care of theoretical subjects, at least. there's still stuff you need equipment for. and that only applies to professions whose practice doesn't require a government-issued certificate
Oh Wow! Instant fan. Great interview, just had heard you (Ms Ann) were from Dallas, which is close to me, and had a cool sig guitar. Certainly will dig into the catalog, have catching up to do. What a joy to hear y'all talk about music. Inspirational indeed. Thank you. Tyler, been meaning to ask where Music Is Win came from? Ms St Vincent, I will buy a show ticket first opportunity. How tf does someone buy an "album" these days? Honestly don't know (if it's not at Wal-Mart). Which is...weird. But I'm really damn old, so...
Don't know who she is prior, new to guitar. But seems like nice person, and going to grab the cheap version of her guitar, and take that unique tool/art make it my own.
Just watched this and have to say, what a great interview and discussion! Congratulations! Really want to hear Annie make a song about Cruella Deville, might just be her next masterpiece!
What a lovely interview. Great questions from Tyler and fantastic answers and musings from Annie. I love her albums’ spirit of adventure and I dig them even more the more I see her interviews. And she is an amazingly expressive player.
Strange Mercy might be the record that inspires me the most to create music. Maybe it's also my absolute favorite! It's something about the contrasts between sweet and lush and demented and noisy about that record that amazes me every time.
Im actually really really impressed by her signature model. Sounds great and has a unique enough design to stand out that doesnt feel contrived or silly. Defo gonna stand the test of time
I use the same exact guitar picks As She,except for about 20+ yrs, And I've never seen or heard of anyone else.. til Now, I Guess I'm not as Special as I thought
13:00 - well no,… D’addario .0095 gauge strings have been around since the late 1980s… Joe Satriani was using them. I copied him. It is possible that only the top few strings have an Intermediate string gauge…
@@alex11v3 Giving Actor a whirl. It's unique and creative...but still not my jam. If I had only one pick of albums from the 2000's, it's going to be 10,000 Days.
0:00 - Introduction
1:40 - Annie's opinion about Berklee and music college in general
4:15 - The REAL origin of the name ‘St. Vincent’
7:10 - Annie’s supervillain alter-ego
11:18 - Burning Questions
17:07 - Name Those Notes
17:40 - Perfect pitch versus relative pitch
19:50 - Annie’s manual whammy bar effect
21:00 - Led Zeppelin’s influence on St. Vincent
23:36 - Annie’s favorite guitar riff she wrote
27:10 - Annie talks about the brilliance of Metallica rhythm guitar parts
30:38 - The new St. Vincent guitar approach
35:08 - “I don’t love it when the guitar sounds like a guitar”
38:36 - St. Vincent’s influence on my guitar playing
39:30 - The MusicMan St. Vincent signature guitar
45:18 - The art of improvisation on guitar
47:53 - Songwriting tips from a Grammy-winning songwriter
51:50 - Annie’s supervillain advice
Hello ..I just started learning guitar please can you make a video on what is the first thing that a beginner guitarist must learn
You forgot the sick fart at 8:05
Idk why? But, I just like you Tyler! You're a Damn fine man bud, you guitar playing is absolutely incredible!!
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This Channel is Fun and Informative. SUPER STUFF DUDER
Well could we fall in love with her more? Killer work Tyler. X
Hi Mary!
This! As a female guitarist/songwriter she is such an inspiration. Fear is my biggest hurdle to actually go for it. Sometimes you need to hear this to get new energy and write!
and then the plays Rain Song
@@BrunoVasco who's The?
@@davidyoung8875 you don’t know who the is?
She's the perfect example of, "Play the guitar the way you want to play it". Love her sound
She's the perfect example of a lazy guitarist who can't play and tries to hide it with multiple effects pedals.
@@larryscheller2476 lmao bro chlill
@@larryscheller2476 Where are your Grammys?
@@larryscheller2476 ok bro, that statement can take you somewhere big..
@@kidsln6521 who likes to hang out with musicians ?
Answer: drummer's and singers. Drummer's only understand music rhythmically and singers don't understand it . What is the relative major to A Phrygian ?
“Be dangerous, fuck it, who cares!” Best advice ever!!
Oh stop it.
That's about the most rock/metal attitude you can have. I love Annie. I think she's brilliant and super underrated as a player.
There is a good chunk of Zappa in the way she approaches guitar work (improv) and composing in general. Very refreshing.
Thanks for this one Tyler! Annie is an incredibly underrated player who has one of the best attitudes about music and writing. She deserves the spotlight as a player.
I love St Vincent (Annie Clark). I love her most when it's just her singing accompanied by her acoustic guitar. Her melodies and lyrics are so creative. They really don't need anything else.
Texas, represent! Fun fact, she was a member of the Polyphonic Spree. I think it’s awesome that she goes for a different sound/feel with each record. That’s bold. Her new album is dope.
70s funk on the surface with an ocean of 60s glam beneath. The guitar does look rad.
Annie is from Tulsa
@@Joshreece She was born in Tulsa but grew up in Dallas.
She’s seems like one of those musicians who would be nice to get a drink with and just vibe
Great interview, thank you
Great interview. Annie is a fine guitarist, but what has truly made her career is her songwriting and production choices. She is a creative visionary.
Soulful interview of the year with one of the most creative artists out there. Just brilliant
Gonna be honest. Never heard of St. Vincent or Annie Clark. Still Listened. Nice to have someone who has a way different take when it comes to guitar. Instead of just the typical AMAZING guitarist that can shred with the best of them. Not to say she can't hold her own, but it isn't her style. Good Stuff Good Sir.
Fact is she can shred - her first band was a Pantera cover band - but plays her own style says a lot.
@@morganbebell9003 Yep. This lady is a player's player. She has just chosen to chase a different muse than most of us do. If you listen to her catelogue though, you can tell she likes the heavy stuff. Its influence is subtle, but its there.
"I'm not currently wearing dog.. but who knows what the future holds?" only Annie Clark, y'all!! ;-D
An episode with John Mayer would be sick
She's as delightful as I always hoped she would be.
Annie's commentary on playing it live like it is on the album was spot on. I saw ZZ Top in concert twice and everything sounded like the albums and got a little boring. Their style of blues always has room to expound on a riff. But when I saw Rush on the tour where they were playing 2112 in its entirety, I needed it to be just like the album. It was, and it was amazing!
The Led Zeppelin song you guys were humming is "Fool in the Rain". You got the "rain" part right lol. But no worries on forgetting songs from In Through The Out Door lol
True
She is surprisingly personable, even in big blue glasses.
Reminds me of Firefly from Gotham
You're in good company Annie. I also use the Dunlop .6M! 😎
I love Guitar Villains! It would be awesome to see this fresh interview style with the underrated Rik Emmett.
I’m not a fan of her music but I am a huge fan of Anne Clark. She’s a boss. I love her style, and I love her guitar. I got the Goldie and it’s great
Great interview!! She is so fucking cool!! I always look forward to Guitar Villains!
a vegan that does crossfit that also graduated from berklee...which one would he tell you about first?
Annie was an instructor at a Steve Vai camp I attended. Was so awesome , kind, humble and full of great commentary during her Q & A as well.
Her very first band was a Pantera cover band - a fact that won a lot of metal heads over that weekend. LOL
Did you learn anything from her .
On videos I've seen she's extremely musically ignorant.
St. Vincent: there’s a saying that you will never make it in the music industry if you graduate from Berkeley.
Tyler with his Berkeley diploma somewhere in the background:
Nashville noises album lol
Even the Dream Theater guys attended Berklee, but once they found each other and started jamming they all dropped out to do the band full time.
@@moreblack the same the Steve Vai and John Mayer.
@@moreblack i wrongly assumed they all graduated. Guess its like the NBA why pay 100k you dont have to graduate when you can make millions dunking today?
I think he was fine with her comment because he is prob making pretty good money
I worked inside Berklee's admissions office for a couple years out of college and i can tell you that none of those fast playing scales students is making dollar one in the real world of creative original music making--they are playing in cruise ship bands and teaching guitar to junior high school kids.
Good interview. She has more personality than all of the other guitar players you have interviewed. Perhaps since she is a singer and front woman too, interviews come more natural to her.
It's ok Tyler I was falling in love too.
Just now? She's given me googly eyes since I first saw a live performance of Marrow in like 2009.
The version of the Berklee curse I got was 'If you graduated from Berklee, you did something wrong.'
I did not, but alas, I'm not famous and just playing in cover bands :/
I didn’t graduate either, nor am I famous. But i wouldn’t trade the experience for anything in the world. Plus, we’re def in good company my friend :)
At least what she does sounds like music and not cut and paste.
So humble, so talented, she has such a beautiful aura.
Annie's success in recent years makes me realize that sometimes there is actually justice in this world
My favorites of Annie's are when she does 'Dig a Pony', and the song, 'Paris is Burning'. Her guitars look great. If you spec out a 'goldie', they put a lot of effort into the details. Even a 'St. Vincent Sterling' for around $500 would probably play great. imo ymmv
Little wing, my go to pitch song
I would love to see Billy Stings on here
Hell yeah!
YES! this is the episode I didn't know I was waiting for. But I was!
Oh yeah and thanks Annie this was dope and I must say as a guitar player who’s played your guitar it plays great and I couldn’t think of a better brand for your signature model.
Love all she does, thanks for this!
Tuck Andress is her uncle? Holy $*****
Haven't heard about St. Vincent before, but man was it a great episode. She's so fun and interesting!
who wouldnt wanna go for a drink with st. vincent!! most down to earth genius in the buisness
Good interview. I’ve never heard her stuff, but halfway thru this interview, I jumped over and searched for one of her live videos. Settled on “Down” from the Jimmy Fallon show. Wow, what a cool song. I will definitely check out more of her stuff after finishing this video. Thanks.
Her signature, to me, is the most exciting and welcome instrument I have seen come along in a very long time. It's name is akin to a contemporary Les Paul. The design seems to not really borrow too much from anything or seem like it's trying to be something incredibly different. It just feels right, classy, artistic and individual. Kind of the antithesis of the Silver Sky (again, PRS makes nothing but quality but I totally found that thing to be uncreative and a totally missed opportunity.) And Annie Clark is perpetually surprising, herself. This interview felt a little wooden, a little uncomfortable but Ms. Clark was generous, casual, polite and patient. She's the kind of artist and person the world needs but doesn't often deserve. True cool.
Her signature is a stunning guitar! It is the only "regular production" guitar that i really, really wanted! It has its own style, its own sound. It is so hard to make something new in this endless sea of telecasters, les pauls, strats etc ... but Annie Clark nailed it! I got two now, both rosewood neck versions. A black and a blue one. Despite it very anti-ergonomic looks it is actually very, very ergonomic! I like to call it the "ergonomic beast"! :D . It sits very comfortably on your body while sitting down and while standing up the guitar "forces" you to take a very ergonomic approach to it. It is really something new and good.
@The British Bluesman sorry to hear that. I don't have any experience with the sterling version, my music man models are near perfect. Of course, these are a lot more expensive. Nontheless, the sterling iterations aren't cheap either and I would expect a very good instrument for the price asked. Really sorry to hear your negative experience :(
At 3 grand? No thanks!
47:18 This is probably the best thing ever said on this podcast.
Annie, You have a King Crab Yeti. Me too !! And I have your guitar……,my favourite guitar !!
If you have the self dicipline, you dont need a degree if you just read all the textbook courses and understand them enough, the lectures repeat the same material.
exactly. that takes care of theoretical subjects, at least. there's still stuff you need equipment for. and that only applies to professions whose practice doesn't require a government-issued certificate
Dude. Annie's current alter ego is definitely Cruella Deville! The black and white, the punky high fashion-y look, the unhingeness of Broken Man!
Absolutely love these! Keep em comin my man, you're killin it 🤘
Great video dude and how cool and laid back was Annie and very beautiful also ☺️
What a cool guest to have, you could even see that Annie enjoyed your questions, great job with the interview Tyler.
I'm not a huge fan of her more aggressive style/80's stuff lately, but I admire her none the less and she seems like a cool character.
Great interview. St. Vincent/Annie IS a true Renaissance artist. If he reincarnated today in the music world, she would be the new Leonardo.
This is one great going series btw...
please tell her to get a proper ergonomic chair instead of a gaming chair.
Have you seen the guitar she plays? She hates ergonomics
@@Ottophil idk I think you can get comfortable with it
So great. Time well spent🔥❤️
Awesome you interviewed her!
This is a pretty huge deal to have Annie as a guest.
She just said the word “rad”, life is now complete.
Also "Crushe"
Or however you'd spell that shortened crucial
Good choice Tyler, I've been using 9.5 gauge strings for 20+ years.
Annie is such a kind and humble person. I love her albums.
She's a phony pretentious poser and .
What a cool interview. I have never listened to her music muxh but she seems super cool
Strange Mercy is a classic.
Hey Tyler! Can you do more videos like skits? And bring back Blayze guy!
Isn't "making it" different for everyone. I guess it really comes down to how much money is made for a lot of people.
She’s amazing and seems so nice.
Fripp and Ribot! 🔥🔥🤘 I didn't think she would mention those two guitarist. Great interview!
Love Fripp and KC. However I've just discovered I love St Vincent too 🤣
She's a total actress ... Reminds me of Jami Gertz when she was younger. Hubba Hubba
Oh Wow! Instant fan. Great interview, just had heard you (Ms Ann) were from Dallas, which is close to me, and had a cool sig guitar. Certainly will dig into the catalog, have catching up to do. What a joy to hear y'all talk about music. Inspirational indeed. Thank you.
Tyler, been meaning to ask where Music Is Win came from? Ms St Vincent, I will buy a show ticket first opportunity. How tf does someone buy an "album" these days? Honestly don't know (if it's not at Wal-Mart). Which is...weird. But I'm really damn old, so...
This is a crossover I didn't expect haha awesome Annie Clarke is an amazing musician and human! 😍🎸
Don't know who she is prior, new to guitar. But seems like nice person, and going to grab the cheap version of her guitar, and take that unique tool/art make it my own.
I think you were looking for Fool in the Rain :)
Yes they're right, they're going to get killed in the comments 😁
@@sdemosi This is a killer interview though. Really enjoyed it :)
Great episode, Annie is wonderfully likeable. Thanks.
The one with the Mothra shaped pick guard.
Great interview! I didn't know Tuck Andress is her uncle.
Loved her before this. Love her more now.
Anyone else get the Spine Deck too after this? Lol Also love St.Vincent, she’s totally underrated.
Just watched this and have to say, what a great interview and discussion! Congratulations! Really want to hear Annie make a song about Cruella Deville, might just be her next masterpiece!
Great interview and I'm a fan of Annie. Was lucky enough recently to pick up a St Vincent guitar and I absolutely love it.
.6 my favourite too!
I love this series man. You should def get Greg Koch on here, that would be freakin awesome
What a lovely interview. Great questions from Tyler and fantastic answers and musings from Annie. I love her albums’ spirit of adventure and I dig them even more the more I see her interviews. And she is an amazingly expressive player.
Fun fact…Led Zeppelin’s ‘D’yer Mak’er’ is pronounced ‘Jamaica’
Oh, now I get it… The reggae bassline and feel of this song. Caribbean. 🇯🇲 Now my Zeppelin World is complete! 🙏
@@j_freed It’s a kind of joke on LZ’s part. It’s like saying ‘Did You Make Her?’ in a thick British accent….Jamaica- - ha ha 👍
'' My girlfriend has gone to The Caribbean"
'' Jamaica?"
" No..she went of her own accord ''
No, I didn't make her, but I got two second base (an old Zep Joke)
her signature guitar is hands down the best guitar I have ever played.
Her playing on strange mercy is genius imo. loved the interview, thanks!!
Strange Mercy might be the record that inspires me the most to create music. Maybe it's also my absolute favorite! It's something about the contrasts between sweet and lush and demented and noisy about that record that amazes me every time.
Love that she's Tuck Andress' niece.
She has an amazing aura, she is gorgeous
The guitar design looks like a Picasso cubist version of a Les Paul custom.
Boom, at 9:54 you just gave her an idea for a song! Hahaha
9.5 GHS Boomers whoot whoot
Love the look and tone of the St. Vincent guitar.
Awesome interview...
Wish they had a lefty. 🎸😪
Im actually really really impressed by her signature model. Sounds great and has a unique enough design to stand out that doesnt feel contrived or silly. Defo gonna stand the test of time
I think her next endeavor along with music should be fashion… She has got fashion style to be sure and she’s gorgeous
I use the same exact guitar picks As She,except for about 20+ yrs, And I've never seen or heard of anyone else.. til Now, I Guess I'm not as Special as I thought
Me too. I just like the looseness of them
I think Chris Poland would be cool to have on here.
13:00 - well no,… D’addario .0095 gauge strings have been around since the late 1980s… Joe Satriani was using them. I copied him.
It is possible that only the top few strings have an Intermediate string gauge…
Just seen her on SNL a few weeks ago, pretty cool!
I can dig it
Her Coral guitar/ sitar lines on Daddy’s home are spectacular.
Great interview. Now I need to go binge St Vincent!
Ps you had me at "be dangerous, fk it". (ghost of srv floated by)
havent heard her music, but i will.
she's great! real down to earth and just..real.
i like her
Listen to her album Actor, its one of the best of the 2000s.
Good interview! Annie seems to be really nice person. :-)
Y'know, I never really got into St. Vincent's tunes, but Annie seems both lovely and absolutely fascinating to talk to.
Hear her album Actor, it is one of the best albuns of 2000s.
I got hooked on Los Ageless as soon as I heard it at the end of Bojack Horseman S4E1
@@alex11v3 Giving Actor a whirl. It's unique and creative...but still not my jam. If I had only one pick of albums from the 2000's, it's going to be 10,000 Days.
@@bigfatengineer If you dont like it thats okay, but you still see that is a good project, thats fine.
@@alex11v3 Indeed, it always was and will be fine for me to have a different taste in music than you. lol
This player is absolute fire. And a rather spectacular composer. Holy!