Brandon Boyd: The Creative Life

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  • Опубликовано: 22 авг 2024
  • Renaissance man Brandon Boyd can do it all... he sings, he writes, he draws, he paints. But he knows his limits, and shares them (and much more) as he discusses and analyzes a lifetime of creative expression and experience.
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Комментарии • 117

  • @2pie2mash
    @2pie2mash 4 года назад +18

    Brandon's story of how his mother influenced and nurtured his creativity is a great example to parents.

  • @klar9852
    @klar9852 11 лет назад +12

    It's like he's a piece of all of us and everything we never could articulate in quite a way. People like this help all of us remember who we are.

  • @DD-hy1nl
    @DD-hy1nl 5 лет назад +13

    I have noticed that with every interview Brandon does, he is very humble...He is also very generous with his compliments to his band mate, or even to his mangers..He never singles himself out as "Gods Gift" to everything he does... He is very kind and thoughtful with his words, and I truly believe he means every word he says...That is the vibes I'm getting with every one of his interviews when he is questioned..Since I don't know Brandon personally, I could be wrong...But I don't think so!

  • @danyelharrison2511
    @danyelharrison2511 4 года назад +8

    Brandon just articulately put into words what the creative process feels like. I was nodding my head in agreement the whole time.

  • @jrmaddu1
    @jrmaddu1 9 лет назад +32

    Brandon has such a calm voice

  • @ChereeMeshel
    @ChereeMeshel 11 лет назад +24

    i absolutely love brandon,he is extremely handsome, humble and honest about the artist he is. he is a respectable person, i wish that more people could appreciate his growth as an individual and as a band member. i love that he is truly genuine, some don't understand him, but that is a personal problem.some commentors are focusing on the wrong ideas;criticizing him over petty things.brandon is an amazing artist.i love absorbing his intelligence and all that he shares from his heart.

  • @coocoocachoo2187
    @coocoocachoo2187 11 лет назад +19

    How soothing would that be to listen to Bob Ross and Brandon Boyd having a conversation together?

    • @addisonbreanna
      @addisonbreanna 4 года назад

      Damn never thought of that. My pot head self now want to see that

  • @SilverFlame819
    @SilverFlame819 4 года назад +5

    Everything everyone else said in the comments... ditto. Brandon is just everything you wish to find in a person. Beautiful heart, humble, soulful, in touch with himself and the world, and people around him. He's just so lovely, I love his mind and expression.

  • @danielgoodavage1265
    @danielgoodavage1265 11 лет назад +5

    I've always suspected He was on the path. He is BRILLIANT. such a prolific artist. What a gift

  • @c1audius
    @c1audius 4 года назад +6

    I like how Incubus are genuine artists who happen to play great music at the same time

  • @cheriebaker7454
    @cheriebaker7454 6 лет назад +12

    What a beautiful man, so gentle in spirit. Love his style of creativity, very familiar.

  • @DD-hy1nl
    @DD-hy1nl 4 года назад +5

    Great interview, the photographer is so funny...I enjoyed what he had to say, he does have to capture the moments onto his film with her camera...I love the part where he ask Brandon to be 'happy'! Yup that was so Cool!

  • @c-force5217
    @c-force5217 5 лет назад +6

    His voice is the embodiment of ASMR and I love that.

  • @lunarballoonistxo
    @lunarballoonistxo 11 лет назад +1

    It's so strange to me that Brandon Boyd has been the only artist that has been able to explain my personal creative process in such a full way. It's mesmerizing and inspiring to me. I absolutely love all of his interviews.

  • @lunarballoonistxo
    @lunarballoonistxo 11 лет назад +1

    Definitely! I'm so glad there's people on the planet who "get it". There is nothing more refreshing!

  • @kimerietate382
    @kimerietate382 6 лет назад +13

    He is such an Aquarius- love him.

  • @AngelaRichardson_Locket_Shawol
    @AngelaRichardson_Locket_Shawol 11 лет назад

    I've been a loyal fan of this band for about 13 years, but I have never had the pleasure of such a candid interview. In my opinion Brandon is not strange at all, he's unique, passionate, and driven. It's not easy to be a performer and share one's gift with the world. Not with all these wannabe critics.

  • @hermit811
    @hermit811 3 года назад +2

    amazing interview. wow I wasn't expecting that.

  • @vanessarayfox
    @vanessarayfox 10 лет назад +8

    Brandon has the ultimate ASMR voice!

  • @metanoia9668
    @metanoia9668 10 лет назад +12

    I've been an Incubus for years now and always listen to their songs but this is the first time I've heard Brandon talk, like as in, having a conversation with somebody else

  • @lyrick0127
    @lyrick0127 11 лет назад +6

    I'm going to throw something in here, and I don't want this to be taken in anger, as so many posts on RUclips can grow in to. Specifically this is about elhombre698's comment. You are correct my friend. Brandon is getting old. But we all are. We all grow and mature. Incubus is not what they were back in the days of their first release and that is great, because as a group they have grown and become more adult and they successfully convey, as a whole, their musical journey as individuals.

  • @lyrick0127
    @lyrick0127 11 лет назад +1

    "If not now, when" is not expected from these dudes....true enough. But give it an honest chance. The honest and colourful lyrics, and the melodies really separate these dudes from so many other artists out there. There is much to be learned from these dudes and their ideas.

  • @SilverFlame819
    @SilverFlame819 4 года назад

    7 years later, Brandon... Where are your children?! The world is missing out on your beautiful babies.

  • @LealconProduction
    @LealconProduction 11 лет назад +1

    I think the root of the creative process is accepting who you are and letting that to be expressed.

  • @WingsofApolloMusic
    @WingsofApolloMusic 11 лет назад +3

    Love it! All of the members of Incubus are geniuses...then they are led by their prophet, Brandon Boyd...the result is some of the best music ever created

  • @dr05guitar
    @dr05guitar 11 лет назад +1

    loved what he said about his process...he has such a great way of articulating

  • @jewelchase8837
    @jewelchase8837 3 года назад +2

    how deep the personality..i adore you

  • @lIlIlIlIlIlIIIIIIII
    @lIlIlIlIlIlIIIIIIII 10 лет назад +1

    Only the creative know that this is a great interview.

  • @bandulf6085
    @bandulf6085 8 лет назад +14

    why it does every words comes out in his mouth are very meaningful?

    • @Duffington
      @Duffington 6 лет назад +2

      Reanbrant Pacaldo BECAUSE HE IS BRANDON FUCKING BOYD

  • @vicfirthplayer
    @vicfirthplayer 10 лет назад

    Loved the way he spoke about song writing bc I go through some of the same things. I thought I was the only one for a long time and now I know I am not alone.

  • @evangelinegalaz6917
    @evangelinegalaz6917 7 лет назад

    I love your songs , will keep all my faves on my prayers

  • @ceciliacavazos4732
    @ceciliacavazos4732 9 лет назад +2

    Amazing...❤❤❤❤

  • @mandchohan
    @mandchohan 11 лет назад +2

    Hes always been an artist first, then a musician...

  • @ilonaantikainen
    @ilonaantikainen 11 лет назад

    I could listen him talk for hours. What a great mind. And if you actually listen what he's saying and if you are a creative person yourself you'll understand what he means. To me he's not just talking about arts and stuff or I don't find him talking boring at all. His thoughts and way of seeing things and the way he speaks is very inspiring

  • @kpixdubs
    @kpixdubs 10 лет назад +1

    We are so identical in our expressive process! Or, channeling. It's nuts!!

  • @bunnyhead71
    @bunnyhead71 11 лет назад

    It took a few listen's but I love that record. Have you heard the solo disc? Granted the production is rough, but it definitely adds to it's charm and warmth..
    It's a wonderful album. In 15 years, people will still be discovering this band...
    We will be talking about them 20 years from now.

  • @WingsofApolloMusic
    @WingsofApolloMusic 11 лет назад

    Agreed! So inspirational!

  • @kpixdubs
    @kpixdubs 10 лет назад +1

    I think the "my guitarist" thing is simple for those who don't actually know the band and is an appropriate generalization.

  • @Speakofawe
    @Speakofawe 9 лет назад +6

    Does anyone have a REALLY long dryspell? I mean, for example - I went to college - to do art - and I got done with college - got a lot out of it - learning will forever be an important thing. However, that drive, that passion to draw every day and do something with those skills - has been fairly vacant ... since graduating really - as though I was in a fog and I can't feel my way back to the art. A lot of that is the "real world" where I work a 40 hour a week job that is socially challenging over time and there's not much inspiration or energy that stays retained it seems to foster a creation.... maybe it's just about finding how to retain that and to get it back.... ? But for real, hearing Brandon speak about his experiences with art and music - I wonder why it can be so hard to - flip that switch (as though it's always that easy!).

    • @CrimmTheSkullKid
      @CrimmTheSkullKid 9 лет назад +1

      Speakofawe I challenge you to read the War of Art by Steven Pressfield. The answers you're looking for may lie in there.

    • @nicknordstrom774
      @nicknordstrom774 9 лет назад

      Speakofawe I'm in the same boat. College seems to have burned me out.

    • @Speakofawe
      @Speakofawe 9 лет назад +1

      CrimmTheSkullKid Thank you! I've added it to my list of To-Reads! :D

    • @Speakofawe
      @Speakofawe 9 лет назад

      Nick Nordstrom Burnt out seems about right - it's weird at least for me - it's not like I don't get inspired daily... it's just that drive - or the actual DOING that seems the hardest - OR when you do - nothing you do is satisfactory to your own self.... yeeeeeah... good stuff!

    • @CrimmTheSkullKid
      @CrimmTheSkullKid 9 лет назад +1

      Speakofawe You will often feel the most resistance to the thing you must do the most.

  • @DAVIDSDIEGO
    @DAVIDSDIEGO 11 лет назад

    Immensely intriguing!

  • @dllaneza
    @dllaneza 11 лет назад

    absolutely

  • @veronicadeal1351
    @veronicadeal1351 6 лет назад

    amazing

  • @KevinHullinger
    @KevinHullinger 5 лет назад

    Brandon seems cool. People with all this creative stuff to me seem to be running away from their genuine selves. I’ve had several creative friends that I really never got to know as a genuine person.

  • @dital123
    @dital123 11 лет назад +1

    He's not the "typical hipster dude", he's an artist...what else could he talk about?

  • @jrodriguez3647
    @jrodriguez3647 3 года назад +3

    13:18-14:22 mark: Creative problem solving applicable to any field.

  • @DennisTeti
    @DennisTeti 9 лет назад +2

    Coincidentally, Zakk Wylde said the same thing:
    "You don't choose music, music chooses you."
    8:07
    RUclips 'Zakk Wylde Dunlop'

    • @DennisTeti
      @DennisTeti 9 лет назад

      Great minds think alike.

  • @mikeruusan
    @mikeruusan 11 лет назад

    Inspiring... \m/

  • @inkQbus2009
    @inkQbus2009 11 лет назад +1

    i love if not now, when? in fact every album catches me by surprise:)every album positively has grown with the band incubus. the music is beautiful, but not only that lyrically i pick up on the intellect, and i get intrigued. by the importance of incubus and their outlook on life. I'm attracted to incubus because of my thinking patterns i live life constantly realizing more and more as time ticks on. we are all one, and INCUBUS!

  • @whateveritsnoyes
    @whateveritsnoyes 11 лет назад

    Well said, kidipurry. Cheers :)

  • @ramosmirabal21
    @ramosmirabal21 11 лет назад

    he also said, "our band".

  • @giullianigarcia2802
    @giullianigarcia2802 9 лет назад

    love thatt

  • @vivienvarvello9404
    @vivienvarvello9404 3 года назад +2

    interesting guy

  • @vanessarayfox
    @vanessarayfox 11 лет назад +1

    Brian Bowen Smith!!!

  • @Penelope_The_Therian
    @Penelope_The_Therian 11 лет назад

    Did anyone else hear him refer to Mike as "my guitarist"? That sounded a little douchey. I think what he said about inspiration is completely true, well I guess I can only speak for myself, but that feeling of "not knowing what you're doing until you've been doing it for a while" is a great description.

  • @monesmom2010
    @monesmom2010 10 лет назад +27

    why is he soooooo yummy

    • @ericaw78
      @ericaw78 10 лет назад +2

      He sure is!

    • @stagedstardust
      @stagedstardust 9 лет назад +4

      Damn, you got that right ;)

    • @cesdemz5682
      @cesdemz5682 8 лет назад +3

      Hahaha! I totally agree! Brandon is just so yummy!

  • @lyrick0127
    @lyrick0127 11 лет назад

    I don't think it's entirely fair to label Brandon as a hipster. He is a very thought provoking individual, and his early life of learning to draw how he feels really contributes to the great imagery in the words he writes for Incubus. He still has the chops to pull of stuff like "A certain shade of green" which is great, but he's become so much more than that tune and is honestly talking about his journey through life.

  • @matisyahup613
    @matisyahup613 4 года назад

    he looks so much older here than in the make yourself and morning view records.

  • @sketchwish5982
    @sketchwish5982 11 лет назад

    dude on the left is Brian (something) right?

  • @thehammeringprocess
    @thehammeringprocess 11 лет назад

    To be different ..

  • @KangarooBird121
    @KangarooBird121 11 лет назад +6

    He's transitioning into a lion

  • @tims6905
    @tims6905 8 лет назад +8

    does anyone else think that photographer was on something

  • @carolinag.t889
    @carolinag.t889 4 года назад

    Hola, alguien que pueda traducir en español🤗✨✨✨

  • @JFranswa
    @JFranswa 11 лет назад

    BRIAN BOWEN SMITH

  • @mandchohan
    @mandchohan 11 лет назад

    There are several "types" of artist obviously. But a painter/drawer etc is different from a musician/writer.
    And obviously, hes talking about the fact that hes always been creative VISUALLY rather than musically. Wow. Like he said, hes been drawing since he was a kid. Did you actually watch the interview?

  • @dominic8645
    @dominic8645 6 лет назад

    Thats a redwing iron ranger brandon wearing

  • @alysonstetyick9657
    @alysonstetyick9657 10 лет назад +19

    Please marry me dear God

  • @Nomad-yn7pv
    @Nomad-yn7pv 8 лет назад +1

    sort of, sort of, sort of, sort of, this sort of.....

  • @sketchwish5982
    @sketchwish5982 11 лет назад

    4:11 did he say older Sister?? wow… never knew he had a sister. always thought he was the middle child; between older bro Darren and younger brother Jason (formerly of band Audiovent)

  • @soxrok09
    @soxrok09 11 лет назад

    Well he is almost 40...

  • @Flexxx06
    @Flexxx06 11 лет назад

    Because he talks about his profession and passion he is weird? Get out dude. Boyd is awesome.

  • @Dingus22
    @Dingus22 11 лет назад

    so if someone is different then you he is weird ?? its really nice to see such compassionate, open minded people such as yourself !! lol dude get over yourself !!

  • @blaketrickey5676
    @blaketrickey5676 4 года назад +1

    He gets to do art for a living only because he was in Incubus and made a name for himself that way. The rest of us have to do it as a hobby or we are starving artists.

  • @cigmanfreud8567
    @cigmanfreud8567 8 лет назад +2

    To save time 5 minutes view it at 1.25x speed.. Brandon Boyd is speaking in slow mo in real life...

    • @durkadurka9711
      @durkadurka9711 7 лет назад +1

      happy yam You're just an idiot who has an attention span of a gnat.

  • @ilooli
    @ilooli 3 года назад

    That video quality is straight from 1998 💀

  • @Nedry92
    @Nedry92 11 лет назад +2

    the typical dude that see arts... n stuff... as a cliche characteristic of "hipsters"... man, really,just don't criticize what you don't know.
    for some "if not now, when?" is shit, for others is a piece of art! guess who matters, incubus? i don't think so... why? because they are too bussy trying to be happy with what they do. That's the only thing that matters in life.

  • @bunnyhead71
    @bunnyhead71 11 лет назад +1

    Oh, and "hipster" does NOT in any way describe this guy...Chris from coldplay is a self absorbed hipster who does not realize his band completely ripped off The Bends from radiohead, and just keep making albums like it..

  • @thehammeringprocess
    @thehammeringprocess 11 лет назад +1

    Trying too hard

  • @thehammeringprocess
    @thehammeringprocess 11 лет назад

    Incubus really got boring after a while their stuff became

  • @Spenjbob101
    @Spenjbob101 11 лет назад

    Brandon looks old in this...

  • @mattmiller810
    @mattmiller810 11 лет назад

    Wtf happened to him

  • @chrismonroe7038
    @chrismonroe7038 11 лет назад

    Incubus is my favorite band damn is brandon boyd boring

  • @thehammeringprocess
    @thehammeringprocess 11 лет назад

    Too stylised... And style can of ten destroy the art

  • @hawkeyetibor
    @hawkeyetibor 10 лет назад +2

    Well mike is a jew to be fair, its only natural for him to be underneath Brandon in the class system.

  • @NVIRBRIAN
    @NVIRBRIAN 11 лет назад

    i love the man. but man, hopefully he's not doing meth or something.

  • @mandchohan
    @mandchohan 11 лет назад

    Hes always been an artist first, then a musician...