i'm not a native english speaker, and so far, listening to Ezra's lyrics, i came across terms/words like oxford comma, balaclava (originally i thought it was baklava, the turkish sweet pastry misspelled. Silly me), and cape cod (apparently it's not that famous cape in Africa, ha!). I don't think theres anything pretentious about their lyrics. Sometimes i'm not able to grasp the meaning of their songs though and need to google some proffesional interpretation published on websites like the rolling stones or pitchfork. There are so much cultural references that a non american millennial like me aren't able to understand :'( But hey, isn't this exactly what globalisation is all about, creating more understanding among all nations and bridge the cultural gap through soft power diplomacy that is the American (indie rock/pop) music.
Always took VW as abit of a fad band. But after watching some of their interviews absolutely blown away, every step intentional and greatly executed, a true artist expect more great things!
To further expand on the advertising thing Ezra was talking about, i honestly can’t believe I’m saying this but if it wasn’t for corporations I wouldn’t have ever heard of vampire weekend at such a young age. I grew up playing lego rock band and at the age of like 6-7 I heard a punk for the first time in the game and ever since then I’ve been a fan lol.
The only thing pretentious about Ezra I can gather from this interview is the way he pronounces an "a" sound. What's up with that? And just the general lit-class manner of speaking. I think he knows this; ergo the very intentional counteraction of this with a well-placed smattering of curse words.
Ezra has GOT to be tired of answered stupid ass questions regarding their intentions behind making their fusion of different kinds of world music. Is this still fucking 2008?
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is it bad that I watch an ezra interview every day
an ezra a day keeps the doctor away
Pit is said that looking at Ezra's hair saves lives
it's a ritual my friend we all need it to cope with this modern life
I like to think Ezra is the one who disliked this.
i'm not a native english speaker, and so far, listening to Ezra's lyrics, i came across terms/words like oxford comma, balaclava (originally i thought it was baklava, the turkish sweet pastry misspelled. Silly me), and cape cod (apparently it's not that famous cape in Africa, ha!). I don't think theres anything pretentious about their lyrics. Sometimes i'm not able to grasp the meaning of their songs though and need to google some proffesional interpretation published on websites like the rolling stones or pitchfork. There are so much cultural references that a non american millennial like me aren't able to understand :'( But hey, isn't this exactly what globalisation is all about, creating more understanding among all nations and bridge the cultural gap through soft power diplomacy that is the American (indie rock/pop) music.
I feel really stupid when I watch one of these interviews. He's smart as heck.
well, u gotta be pretty damn smart to get into Columbia
I think this is my favorite interview of all time. I would give anything to sit down and just have a conversation with this man.
he's so intelligent i am so in love
since when did education become synonymous with pretentious? what kind of world of stupidity are we living in then?
Thank you, well said
"my visions of tom cruise"
When he says ''In the 50's and 60's'', I can imagine him giving a history class, JFC.
He's so damn smart and pure and genuine and sexy and talented and original. You could ask him anything and he would answer intelligently
this is my favorite interview ever, i love how open he is in this
I like how I do not know the question but I figure it out from the answer
Always took VW as abit of a fad band. But after watching some of their interviews absolutely blown away, every step intentional and greatly executed, a true artist expect more great things!
I love his hair and eyes so much and he is like so perfect i cant even
Fascinating point about the relative purity of being approached by an individual adversizer vs more complex corporate relationships.
Have you guys notice that Ezra loves that blue jacket. I guess it's his favorite because he always has it on.
I just gave this 420 likes. You're welcome Ezra
Such a vast vocabulary, yet still casually cusses. So real and unpretentious as can be. Idk why but I respect that.
To further expand on the advertising thing Ezra was talking about, i honestly can’t believe I’m saying this but if it wasn’t for corporations I wouldn’t have ever heard of vampire weekend at such a young age. I grew up playing lego rock band and at the age of like 6-7 I heard a punk for the first time in the game and ever since then I’ve been a fan lol.
God made the perfect man, and is call Ezra Koenig.
that piece of hair is driving me crazy i want to fix it
Ezra Koenig-
Definition: The most perfect life form in the history of the universe.
Lol, one of my new favorite interviews
The only thing pretentious about Ezra I can gather from this interview is the way he pronounces an "a" sound. What's up with that? And just the general lit-class manner of speaking. I think he knows this; ergo the very intentional counteraction of this with a well-placed smattering of curse words.
Ezra has GOT to be tired of answered stupid ass questions regarding their intentions behind making their fusion of different kinds of world music. Is this still fucking 2008?
He is smart and that baby face....
So intellectual
I love this guy on so many levels. : )
I love Ezraaaaa!!!
Lol "it'd need to be like gucci or something" bahahahaha
that was so fucking intellectual
Lol I actually did know what an Oxford comma was but I always thought it was called a Harvard comma.
LOL "my visions of tom cruise"
oh my god
14:42 lol the shaky
I agree with his comment on what pretentious means
Vast vocabulary and knowledge and still is casual enough to say swear words where they seem appropriate. That makes you pretty UN-pretentious
where's that sweater from?
+Kenny Maldonado Is your sweater on?
+nevermind1993 i just want to know where i can get ezras sweater
reference a little over your head?
+nevermind1993 i guess, like i said i just want to know where i can get that sweater
Keep persevering!
I don't really care about any of this - just wanted to make a comment.