So I had a friend that was a few years older than me. She loved Tori in the 90’s and I hadn’t heard of her yet. We lived in different states and I heard that Tori was doing an interview on the local radio station where I lived so I recorded it for my friend. I fell in love with Tori’s speaking voice first and how she carried herself and that was the start of my fascination.
Her piano skills her beautiful voice her lyrics her videos her music helped me with morbid loneliness and the pain that I was feeling I was only 22 years old . wow I am fifty tree now.
She is so captivating. I feel like she could have been a star or entertainer of some sort even if stripped of her musical/piano talents. I love how relaxed she is during this interview. 🌺🦋❤️
“So I don’t think I’ll ever have anything to write about again” and she makes 15 more albums 😅 love her and this interview! Thank you for this, I was born January 5th 1992, one day before Little Earthquake’s release!
She was born and raised in NC. I found that kind of interesting and surprising. This is first time I'm actually hearing her speaking voice after years of only having listened to her music, and not knowing anything about her background. I don't even hear a trace of a southern accent, and just the styling of her music, the genre, is not something I would expect to come out of the south, and that's what's so cool and interesting about her. When I first heard Little Earthquakes, I thought maybe she is British or from some other European country, or maybe from NYC, or maybe Canada, or L.A. or some place like that. It's a pleasant surprise to find out that some more avant-garde and edgey type pop/rock music has come out of the south. I thought it was funny him trying to sell her on Carsons ribs when she is from NC, one of the best places in the country for barbecue. I am from Chicago and have had Carson's ribs and have spent a good amount of time in NC, and Carson's is no comparison to good NC barbecue.
She wasn't really raises in North Carolina, not exactly. She was born there but moved to Silver Spring, Maryland when she was admitted to the Peabody Conservatory of Music in Baltimore at age five. From then on, she grew up in Maryland just outside of Washington, which is why she played at a gay club in Georgetown at age 12, and hotels around Capitol Hill until she moved to L.A. She did visit her grandparents in North Carolina for extended periods. I do hear southern influence in her music, especially in some songs on Boys for Pele and Scarlet's Walk. The DC-area influence is present throughout a fair amount of her music. It's worth noting, too, that besides regional cultural influences, her mother's side of the family belong to the Eastern Cherokee tribe of North Carolina, and that, by way of her grandfather in particular, has a strong influence on her music and her worldview. She was always torn up in the press for being kooky because of her animist worldview and some of the allusions she makes, and it has only occurred to me over the past decade or so how bigoted the interpretation of her as mentally off is. She sees the world and experiences life with influence from an American Indian cultural perspective and any of those notions, which she expresses freely, always have been mocked to describe her as crazy.
She just explained exactly why Letterman loves her. Watch her performances on his show-he has a special love for her. It’s because she talked to him like a real person and showed interest in him as a person. She is the kind of person who makes everyone feel special.
Charming and oozing. Boys For Pele was a guilty pleasure for me, the Metalhead. Guy has such a crush on her and smiles that it's almost embarrassing, but it's a good interview. I did not remember her being here in Iceland in early 90s, but I would for sure go if she would come today.
Oh my gosh that was brilliant! Thank you for sharing that. Wild to think it was 1990. That was the year I was born 😱! I’ve been doing a deep dive since 2020 into Tori’s music and everything in between. Her and I have a very similar story regarding our intro into music. Began playing and composing VERY young. Was called to the piano by the muses around 2-3 years of age. (Musical expression is quite literally, everything. It’s the only way I can express myself, or express certain complex emotions regarding life/the world/the universe in general or, as I see and understand it) Played in church, sang in the choir until I began to feel disconnected and isolated due to certain character traits.. left the church around 15, played in bars and galleries, had a band (or 3) that didn’t make it etc. I WAS a female artist. I transitioned at 22 from female to male. So I understand those difficulties and the people who create said difficulties. Things went in a slightly different direction for me. I’m not in the public eye right now, and am fighting my own battles to get to where I need to be musically. I’ve actually been wanting to write to her for sometime. But I don’t want to do so without a finished piece of work to share along with the letter. Absolutely adore her. It’s nice to be able to relate to someone, and have the privilege of being able to enjoy what they do. Loved the interaction between these two 😄 Take care! ☮️&❤!
So many hours, days, listening to her records and obsessing about the evolution of her look/style. Man she made this little 15 year old boys life sparkle! Believe me, having been raised mormon, ain't nobody was singing about masturbating while the family was downstairs doing bible study. To me, life only truly started May 5th 1998 the day Choirgirl was released. I'm so lucky to have been able to meet her, and look her in the eye to tell her: "Your music, quite literally, saved my ass from a cult."
i loved this interview, I was 22 years old then and having a blast with the grunge scene, Soundgarden Alice I. C. my fav back then and Tool, but Tori rapidly became a favorite, these days 2022 after seeing these beautiful strong women I dont see women like these now and WHY???
I'd like to share with you my comment (above). I was very much influenced by these strong women in the 90s, so much that I needed to express myself through music. I will take my comments down in time because this is not my video. but anyway - I am here.
Thing is: someone like Tori Amos comes around once in a blue moon. This wasn’t normal in the 90s either. I remember when she hit the scene back then it was clear after the first album that this is the rare occasion where you witness an actual genius.
@@40173k Ohh ok so more male bands. Where were all your lady friends during that time? I wouldn't shut up about Tori to all my guy friends. :D. How do you feel about her now and what are your favorite songs/albums?
@@mikayocc Liked Kate Bush, Tracy Chapman, Cheryl Crow, Madonna... Favourite songs ? All of Tori's best hits, I'm more into her live performances and her complete absorption in the music. As with all artists, not everything she does is on my listening list.
Tori was my everything as a young teenager. It just hit me that I think I learned about being an active listener by watching her being interviewed. She's such a curious listener and always makes the person interviewing her feel special.
THIS is what the younger generations lack almost entirely now. Everything is disjointed and entitled. They don't even have the attention span for this whole interview. We didn't have rewind in those days. This is magic. She is a full free soul. It's beautiful. Then there's her music!!! Thank you Tori!
I think if I had been interviewing here back then as a young lad I'd just be staring like a doofus. Absolutely fantastic artist and in all honesty a very beautiful woman.
Eh. Not really. The comparison has been made often. Tori's voice is deeper a completely different texture. She also kind of resents the comparison. Lol
@@JustCammie I had never heard anyone make the comparison. don't you think there's a reason others have made it though? No two voices are IDENTICAL, that's why I said similar.
@ryan06105 I think it's because it's what people do naturally as human beings. And you did say similar, that's true. I think I relate to her frustration, so I always feel compelled to say something. People seem to always compare me to the same artist (unless they have more exposure to other female artists), and people really like to be viewed at unique. Especially singers. Voices are like fingerprints. You seem to get it, though. Sorry for coming off as defensive.
@ryan06105 are you a singer who writes their own songs? If not, then maybe it's just hard for you to empathize. I just wanted to shed some insight on her perspective from some interviews I've read. 🤷♀️
23:29 The funny thing about the comparison to Kate Bush is that I never even knew about Kate before Tori. I only later in life found out about Kate Bush. She is a good artist too, but I think we have to agree that Tori has a larger following.
Saw Tori live in Sheffield back in ooohhh, come on Stephen try and remember.. mid 90's? I was single at the time. So I bought another ticket to take my mum along with me. Yeah yeah, a bit 'Howard from TBBT..' whatever lol. But she didn't fancy it on the night so my sister's hubby came along with me. He was gob smacked to see all the hippy chicks sitting on the floor getting boozed up at the interval. He came from a bit of a 'proper' family bless him. I still regret never seeing her live again. And certainly wasn't aware that she actually lives in the UK now.
Tori has a really charming personality and her voice is so relaxing it's like ASMR.
Her voice is so damn soothing❤️❤️❤️❤️
She has the perfect ASMR voice.
ASMR
So I had a friend that was a few years older than me. She loved Tori in the 90’s and I hadn’t heard of her yet. We lived in different states and I heard that Tori was doing an interview on the local radio station where I lived so I recorded it for my friend. I fell in love with Tori’s speaking voice first and how she carried herself and that was the start of my fascination.
I know right?? It really is soothing 😌 I could listen to her speak all day :-)
Literally the best Tori interview ever.
Yes, this is just great and entertaining. Never seen this one before, I love it. Love Tori
@@viktimm333 yes, and he is the perfect balance of energy to make her feel comfortable.
Ahead of it’s time ‘podcast energy’ 😍👌🏻😅
The new one with Rick Beato is pretty good too!
@@clicheguevara5282loved that! Wish it had been even longer! We need a part 2! 👌🏻
Her piano skills her beautiful voice her lyrics her videos her music helped me with morbid loneliness and the pain that I was feeling I was only 22 years old . wow I am fifty tree now.
She is so captivating. I feel like she could have been a star or entertainer of some sort even if stripped of her musical/piano talents. I love how relaxed she is during this interview. 🌺🦋❤️
“So I don’t think I’ll ever have anything to write about again” and she makes 15 more albums 😅 love her and this interview! Thank you for this, I was born January 5th 1992, one day before Little Earthquake’s release!
What a great interview, just Tori free to have a laugh and relax, takes me right back to those early shows. Thankyou so much for sharing this one.
That guy is so lucky to have Tori look at him like that. I can't even imagine.
She was born and raised in NC. I found that kind of interesting and surprising. This is first time I'm actually hearing her speaking voice after years of only having listened to her music, and not knowing anything about her background. I don't even hear a trace of a southern accent, and just the styling of her music, the genre, is not something I would expect to come out of the south, and that's what's so cool and interesting about her. When I first heard Little Earthquakes, I thought maybe she is British or from some other European country, or maybe from NYC, or maybe Canada, or L.A. or some place like that. It's a pleasant surprise to find out that some more avant-garde and edgey type pop/rock music has come out of the south. I thought it was funny him trying to sell her on Carsons ribs when she is from NC, one of the best places in the country for barbecue. I am from Chicago and have had Carson's ribs and have spent a good amount of time in NC, and Carson's is no comparison to good NC barbecue.
She wasn't really raises in North Carolina, not exactly. She was born there but moved to Silver Spring, Maryland when she was admitted to the Peabody Conservatory of Music in Baltimore at age five. From then on, she grew up in Maryland just outside of Washington, which is why she played at a gay club in Georgetown at age 12, and hotels around Capitol Hill until she moved to L.A. She did visit her grandparents in North Carolina for extended periods.
I do hear southern influence in her music, especially in some songs on Boys for Pele and Scarlet's Walk. The DC-area influence is present throughout a fair amount of her music.
It's worth noting, too, that besides regional cultural influences, her mother's side of the family belong to the Eastern Cherokee tribe of North Carolina, and that, by way of her grandfather in particular, has a strong influence on her music and her worldview. She was always torn up in the press for being kooky because of her animist worldview and some of the allusions she makes, and it has only occurred to me over the past decade or so how bigoted the interpretation of her as mentally off is. She sees the world and experiences life with influence from an American Indian cultural perspective and any of those notions, which she expresses freely, always have been mocked to describe her as crazy.
I missed all her interviews and performances growing up, it’s fantastic to go back and be able to finally see them
She just explained exactly why Letterman loves her. Watch her performances on his show-he has a special love for her. It’s because she talked to him like a real person and showed interest in him as a person. She is the kind of person who makes everyone feel special.
something about this girl, her music, first time hearing her in person, its just so raw and refreshing.
What a beautiful, quiet voice.
Such a talented artist. Thanks for sharing.
This is definitely my favorite interview with Tori EVERRRRRRRR😍😍😍She’s so beautiful and sweet and funnny and smart here!!!!🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰😘😘😘😘Love you Torayyyy💋
This is a gem. Thank you for uploading.
This is freaking amazing
Charming and oozing. Boys For Pele was a guilty pleasure for me, the Metalhead. Guy has such a crush on her and smiles that it's almost embarrassing, but it's a good interview. I did not remember her being here in Iceland in early 90s, but I would for sure go if she would come today.
LOVE THIS such a relaxed & natural interview. I miss the 19hundreds lol
What a jewel of a time capsule. Thank you so much for sharing this ❤
What a wonderful interview! Thanks for sharing 😊
awesome interview with Tori. Thanks for sharing! 💜
I have worshipped her since I first heart Silent All These Years. I immediately bought Little Earthquakes and she became my muse ❤
Do NOT worship anyone! Be your own man!
Just love her ❤ she is so awesome ❤
Thank you for sharing this, what a time capsule!
One of my favorite artists. Love to have been guided here.
If I die today I'll be the Happy Phantom. 1992.
This video is everything! So happy to find it!
Thank you so much for uploading this interview!! Such a great one!
Oh my gosh that was brilliant! Thank you for sharing that. Wild to think it was 1990. That was the year I was born 😱! I’ve been doing a deep dive since 2020 into Tori’s music and everything in between. Her and I have a very similar story regarding our intro into music. Began playing and composing VERY young. Was called to the piano by the muses around 2-3 years of age. (Musical expression is quite literally, everything. It’s the only way I can express myself, or express certain complex emotions regarding life/the world/the universe in general or, as I see and understand it) Played in church, sang in the choir until I began to feel disconnected and isolated due to certain character traits.. left the church around 15, played in bars and galleries, had a band (or 3) that didn’t make it etc. I WAS a female artist. I transitioned at 22 from female to male. So I understand those difficulties and the people who create said difficulties. Things went in a slightly different direction for me. I’m not in the public eye right now, and am fighting my own battles to get to where I need to be musically.
I’ve actually been wanting to write to her for sometime. But I don’t want to do so without a finished piece of work to share along with the letter. Absolutely adore her. It’s nice to be able to relate to someone, and have the privilege of being able to enjoy what they do. Loved the interaction between these two 😄 Take care! ☮️&❤!
So many hours, days, listening to her records and obsessing about the evolution of her look/style. Man she made this little 15 year old boys life sparkle! Believe me, having been raised mormon, ain't nobody was singing about masturbating while the family was downstairs doing bible study. To me, life only truly started May 5th 1998 the day Choirgirl was released. I'm so lucky to have been able to meet her, and look her in the eye to tell her: "Your music, quite literally, saved my ass from a cult."
She's so amazing!!!
This is so cute!!
Awesome interview , thank you 🙌
tori seems so relaxed
I love hearing Tori talk she is so herself and unique her own way she has star power.
SHE IS SO STUNNING 😍😍😍😍
Holy shit i just stumbled upon the best tori interview! So good❤️
Remembering why I loved her so much in the 90s
i loved this interview, I was 22 years old then and having a blast with the grunge scene, Soundgarden Alice I. C. my fav back then and Tool, but Tori rapidly became a favorite, these days 2022 after seeing these beautiful strong women I dont see women like these now and WHY???
I'd like to share with you my comment (above). I was very much influenced by these strong women in the 90s, so much that I needed to express myself through music. I will take my comments down in time because this is not my video. but anyway - I am here.
@AR-ej2xw no, not Lana. She is also far too packaged. Maybe look into Weyes Blood.
I lived through and in the 90's grunge era. Music culture was such an immersive part of our lives.
Thing is: someone like Tori Amos comes around once in a blue moon. This wasn’t normal in the 90s either. I remember when she hit the scene back then it was clear after the first album that this is the rare occasion where you witness an actual genius.
Omg you know fame and success may not be worth it. She seems so relaxed and happy. Bless her happy soul.
I love you, Tori!!!❤
I couldn't stop thinking about the Chris Farley/Paul McCartney bit on SNL.
Just HOW did I miss this lady in the '90s ???
You lived under a rock? jk
What kind of music did you listen to??
@@mikayocc All sorts, just not her. She seemed to go under the radar a bit. Nirvana, Oasis, Blur etc...
@@40173k Ohh ok so more male bands. Where were all your lady friends during that time? I wouldn't shut up about Tori to all my guy friends. :D. How do you feel about her now and what are your favorite songs/albums?
@@mikayocc Liked Kate Bush, Tracy Chapman, Cheryl Crow, Madonna... Favourite songs ? All of Tori's best hits, I'm more into her live performances and her complete absorption in the music. As with all artists, not everything she does is on my listening list.
Tori is adorable!!
4:40-6:00 see grace, honesty, and intelligence
her speaking voice is beautiful wtf she's charming
Tori was my everything as a young teenager. It just hit me that I think I learned about being an active listener by watching her being interviewed. She's such a curious listener and always makes the person interviewing her feel special.
I totally love this woman.
She is so charming and adorable.
amazing woman, what an interview !
I loved this. Tori is fantastic.
She is so engaging. Love that she loves Led Zepp.
Weird to think that I saw her play and met her the night before this interview.
I just love them both so much.
Oh wonderful 💙
THIS is what the younger generations lack almost entirely now. Everything is disjointed and entitled. They don't even have the attention span for this whole interview. We didn't have rewind in those days. This is magic. She is a full free soul. It's beautiful. Then there's her music!!! Thank you Tori!
Isn't she just so adorable the way she looks at the camera. And so charming!
Years ago and a week ago. It's all cool!
You handled yourself swimmingly!! A missing piece of my wonderment for you then, thanks for this.
Amazing!!
1:38
It's the Rivera Theater in North Tonawanda, NY
After the first time I heard "Upside Down" I understood why she is Tori Amos.
Tori saved my life.
She likes to connect & laugh even though she's so smart & deep thinker. Didn't expect both sides. 🎉
I think if I had been interviewing here back then as a young lad I'd just be staring like a doofus. Absolutely fantastic artist and in all honesty a very beautiful woman.
love her
Tori is our best friend !
This is such a cute interview :)
I thought it was 1992? 🤔
Where did this come from? The video quality is great.
I believe this was a local cable access TV show in Chicago, I seem to remember this format. Most shows were not done this well.
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
wow!
I love Tori
Is the guy with the glasses in the back Butch Vig ? The one who wanted to take off Tori's piano and replace it with guitars ?
What? He’s the guy behind that story?!
@@alfpetzer5812 I think yes
@ Now that would be a great think to ask him about. Actually it would be cool if she did a guitar version. Who knows what that would be like:)
God, she was so incredibly beautiful and cute then.
he's a good dude
I think it is so stupid that the videos have to get cut from the youtube video. I don't think Tori would mind him showing them.
Omg. That’s hilarious… they pan to the staff as their commercial. 😂❤
Well I never even thought of it before now, but her voice is similar to Kate Bush.
Eh. Not really. The comparison has been made often. Tori's voice is deeper a completely different texture. She also kind of resents the comparison. Lol
@@JustCammie I had never heard anyone make the comparison. don't you think there's a reason others have made it though? No two voices are IDENTICAL, that's why I said similar.
@ryan06105 I think it's because it's what people do naturally as human beings. And you did say similar, that's true. I think I relate to her frustration, so I always feel compelled to say something. People seem to always compare me to the same artist (unless they have more exposure to other female artists), and people really like to be viewed at unique. Especially singers. Voices are like fingerprints. You seem to get it, though. Sorry for coming off as defensive.
@@JustCammie well if she's frustrated she is frustrated for no reason. Every singer sounds similar to another singer
@ryan06105 are you a singer who writes their own songs? If not, then maybe it's just hard for you to empathize. I just wanted to shed some insight on her perspective from some interviews I've read. 🤷♀️
23:29 The funny thing about the comparison to Kate Bush is that I never even knew about Kate before Tori. I only later in life found out about Kate Bush. She is a good artist too, but I think we have to agree that Tori has a larger following.
Tori invented Yada yada not Seinfeld@ 7:15
Neither one invented it.
When the video started before he spoke I thought he was Graeme Edge of The Moody Blues.
Hamana hamana...
25:06 I knew about her dad taking her to bars to play. I never even thought about him getting hit on! I bet they did!
Hot and talented.
I didn't know peter jackson interviewed tori amos LOL
😘❤🥰🙏
2024 Rick Beato interviews Tori Amos.
@thetorimountain do you have the edited down version of this video?
Hahaha when she calls herself Dumbo I can relate. 👂
Big ears are ugly but you can hear everything 🤣
31:51 Lost in Translation.
“… snake pants phase” 😂😂😂😂
she is fun as fuck
Jerry Bryant always the best interviewer
Man has lived how many years and nobody has told him that's not how you pronounce Theatre? 🤣
They're both sweethearts and he clearly had a crush on her and can you blame him?!
Drink everytime the dude says JBTV.
Saw Tori live in Sheffield back in ooohhh, come on Stephen try and remember.. mid 90's?
I was single at the time. So I bought another ticket to take my mum along with me. Yeah yeah, a bit 'Howard from TBBT..' whatever lol.
But she didn't fancy it on the night so my sister's hubby came along with me. He was gob smacked to see all the hippy chicks sitting on the floor getting boozed up at the interval. He came from a bit of a 'proper' family bless him.
I still regret never seeing her live again. And certainly wasn't aware that she actually lives in the UK now.
Smoking weed in church. Hell yeah 😂
Redheads are a gift to this world
Reminds me of Segar.