Alec Benjamin Talks "Mind Is A Prison", Upcoming Album & John Mayer Advice

[@JulienCloudRutledge]

When is Zach gonna admit that he’s actually a celebrity therapist and not an interviewer?

[@taylorcwimberly]

And a great one, at that.

[@jojox1904]

hi i gave this comment the 1000th like

[@oodlespaos]

Julien Cloud and a good one

[@deosnelytorreyes9370]

I think Zach is the best representation of all Alec Benjamin'fans. Always remarking how beautiful his stories are and what he does is art. Also, the friendship in the air is just so lovely. Love them. Also Alec must be protected, cause he's so cute. The thing with his legs and his awkward laugh with his eyes almost closed... adorable.

[@leafy_green7573]

Ikr 🥰

[@largeboy5577]

this man is the definition of cinnamon roll

[@Laceyyyyyy90]

I agree 1,000,000%

[@Gacha_Mari_15]

I agree, especially with what you said about his laugh

[@mcy1919]

if you thought i'd drop everything to sit down and watch this for an hour you are absolutely right

[@yacin6472]

its 2:32 am for me ...... it was just a normal freinds talk not .... a boring internet interview + that cat face is the best

[@Clovis_Rose]

Its 4:50am for me now and I may not being able to go back to bed bc if randomly seeing the video notification lol love this!

[@taisiyanikolova2667]

i had to go an hour ago, but i'm still watching it

[@oodlespaos]

Madeline same

[@tessa1935]

Same

[@PedroHenrique-bf2vb]

im listening to alec's struggles and just wanting to hug him and say "yes boy me too.... me too"

[@planetsj527]

I swear that cat pillow is staring into my soul

[@kyr-toolhouse]

Ik!😂

[@shaynanewman9028]

Ikr

[@simonchirps]

No its staring into MY soul...

[@theuglyduckling3487]

Two many celebs touched it

[@oodlespaos]

Lily Oblivious tru

[@Ishinehappiness]

The un apologetic love and friendship between them is so refreshing, they're not saying no homo every 5 seconds lmao

[@margotlopez9964]

Zach comforting and reasuring Alec for an hour straight

[@oodlespaos]

Margot Lopez Rivera yeah and it’s adorable Also I am pretty sure Zach is a more than a good interviewer but also good celebrity therapist 😹🤣

[@bellaj2056]

An hour and TWO minutes

[@ivanvaldez8218]

I love how awkward Alec is, it's great :''D

[@leafy_green7573]

It shows how down to earth he is 🤣 I luv it 🥰

[@DJ-kt5bk]

It just shows that he’s human

[@bellaj2056]

@@DJ-kt5bk ok completely off topic but I love ur profile picture

[@marie4251]

I find it kind of cute 😍

[@Cup2233]

I really like that this interview is talking about people not being confident with the things they put out, because that’s so relatable and people don’t talk about it enough .

[@Anne-sj8hj]

A full hour of Alec Benjamin? Hell yeah!

[@largeboy5577]

always

[@bellaj2056]

Why not?

[@MAXIMUS-yk5vs]

I wish Alec didn’t talk so much shit about himself. His music is different in a good way. I don’t need repetitiveness or a shocking, beat drop. I need a STORY I need something I can relate to and hear and express myself. His music is doing that and has been doing that since even before Narrated For You...

[@yourpalluna5848]

Same here!

[@lunatium1033]

tHIS-

[@Minji_Poland]

Still talking like that may help him to feel better, like now we can show him that we understand and support him no matter what

[@aliciavali5189]

No-one: Litterally no-one: No-one in the world: Zach = a celebrity therapist

[@bridiestarrise2937]

every time i see alec on my feed i think about the early interviews he did with zach when alec would just say "ok" after every compliment hahahah i love his pure soul

[@kaycehansen3415]

The thing where’s he’s trying to figure out his legs; is the funniest thing ever!!! what a legend!

[@lakshyabakshi4955]

that. is. literally. me.

[@pho8894]

what

[@sarahstephens2239]

I think what I love about him and his music is how he articulates the feelings of a very self-reflective twenty-something. His interviews show how reflective, real, and humble he is. The first time I heard Jesus in LA I understood that feeling of expecting an experience to be a certain way or give you the answer and it doesn’t or can’t. Mind is a Prison has quickly become such an important song to me. Being in my early twenties and going into “real” adulthood I feel like I am going through that existential crisis and overthinking everything. So excited for this album

[@wongyungling5792]

Just finished watching the full one hour Zach's interview with Alec. Love how vulnerable and yet dedicated Alec is. He is so real and so pure. I love his music and I love his personality. Feels like giving him a hug and tell him 'You're great!". And I want to tell him I liked all his posts on Twitter & Instagram. 😊

[@maggy756]

PROTECT HIM AT ALL COSTS

[@Floragt348]

Yes

[@shrimpgotlost]

I swear the whole thing the only face I had was "🥺"

[@certified_p.y.t.04]

He’s the definition of 🥺

[@kimberlymichaela136]

fame hasn’t changed my baby all that much

[@Capturia]

Without a doubt you guys interview the best, you really understand who you're talking to & get the best out of them

[@_malika_ry7718]

Hey... So Alec Benjamin will probably never see that comment but still: I'm sure everyone says the same thing but, you don't have to overthink everything. We are your fans, we'll always support you. And if somehow there's one song that we don't like, then screw it. I mean, your human, you shouldn't put that much pressure on yourself. And by the way, my favorite song off yours is "if we have each other" and "mind is a prison", not "let me down slowly" ;) We love you❣️

[@emilier.6780]

Me too!! I've always loved If We Have Each Other and Gotta Be a Reason the most, and now that Mind is a Prison came out it's def part of my top 3

[@emilier.6780]

And I love this comment because yes, we're all always going to support him❤

[@Vampiislay]

Hinata Hyûga outrunning karma and mind is a prison is mine!

[@iggiesworld1357]

These songs are totally great! I also love "Gabriel“, "Must have been the wind“ and "If I killed someone for you“.

[@andreaa3947]

@@iggiesworld1357 I love those!!

[@freyam1119]

I love how this ain't the normal interview where they just talk about their love life but not really about the songs and how peeps really feel, this is just sooo amazing 😍 yand Alec is so down to earth and really good at what he does, I could listen to their voices constantly ❤

[@lunatium1033]

He looks so damn hot here wtf. And cute obviously; But I mean...he looks cute but at The same time He's so hot-

[@wxnderlland.primxrose6579]

😂 mood

[@suefr]

HE IS SO DAMN FUCKING CUTE

[@taylorcwimberly]

*Another point awarded to the power of the subconscious mind*

[@tessa1935]

Frr 😭💜

[@cubewizard4366]

His experiences and problems are a lot like what NF experienced with Let You Down.

[@mikkalee8021]

Alec very quickly has become my favorite singer songwriters. "Mind is a prison" is perfection. And he seems like a great person.

[@ryleighshea3494]

Alec. You will never disappoint us. If we are true fans will we love any music you put out. Don’t be afraid of the haters. Just brush it off and use them as motivation. You are truly the inspiration for my singing career and I don’t know what I would do without your music. Keep doing what you love and don’t let other what other people might think effect your confidence. We will truly love anything you put out and you will never, ever disappoint us. I love you and your music and you just have the last positive energy and you make me smile everyday. I’m really looking forward to the album and I’m sure everyone else is too. I also wanted to say how proud I am of your success over the past years. You’ve grown so much as not only a musician but a person as well. We love you and we know how amazing any music you make is. Hope you at least see this. I don’t care if you like or comment on it. I just want you to know how much all of your fans love you. ❤️❤️

[@cazador1N]

Ryleigh Smith girl u a try- hard at writing but everything u just said is very true

[@ryleighshea3494]

cazador1N thx. I try

[@_malika_ry7718]

I hope he'll see your comment, it's Soo true

[@Goqolen]

This is so heart warming but u try hard XD it's true tho, hope he sees this...

[@elinedeijns5085]

that card was so Alec and so heartwarming

[@kenc2707]

Zach you are probably one of the best interviewers. You know about and show such a genuine interest in the people who come on your show. No one else gets into an artists lyrics and their head. I discovered Alec through your interviews and love his music. I don’t think he realizes just how good his music is compared to Top 40 drivel.

[@shahrishkhan2505]

How unbelievably sweet Alec is!!!!! I adore him for the person he is more and the music is just a bonus💙

[@lizet5648]

His voice is so soothing it’s like he sings when he talks 😫💜💜

[@arlette5787]

yes yes yes yes yes, FINALLY YES HE’S BACK

[@lorrielynn5470]

I feel like Alec and I could talk for hours. I completely get the free will question and getting stuck in your thoughts. Some days I’m stuck in my dorm room or the practice room for too long with no one to talk to and I start overthinking and questioning relationships I have with people. During exam week everyone was busy and I was looking for “anyone” to talk to but really there’s only a few you want to talk to but they’re not there and it made me feel like I was going crazy

[@perlapadilla891]

How are you rn ?

[@lorrielynn5470]

perla padilla that’s so nice of you to ask. I’m better now that I’m home from school and I have my high school friends and parents around

[@perlapadilla891]

@@lorrielynn5470 i hope that be with your family makes feel u better, take care of yourself :)

[@barbl4738]

I'm a big overthinker too myself and it's ruining me and my relationships with my friends slowly and it makes it hard to do anything and be happy so songs like mind is a prison from Alec is something that I can relate to a lot and it makes me feel like I'm not alone

[@janetownend6624]

I'm so excited I've been wanting Zach to interview Alec again

[@perlapadilla891]

I love the comfortable that Alec looks in this interview

[@oodlespaos]

perla padilla Zach is such a good interviewer

[@milahase3000]

Like Jesus in La and Must have been a the Wind are actually two of my favorite songs of him and hearing that a lot of people didn't get it, made me kind of sad to be honest. Absolutely love My mind is a prison as well I have it on replay constantly.

[@Rose-rg9ky]

Jesus in LA will always be my favorite

[@briannapinkney4966]

This is so surreal seeing how far he's come. I literally saw him play at Mozambique in Laguna a few years ago, and we talked for a bit. Now he's everywhere. This is awesome.

[@dasein_sosein_mitsein]

Nothing in this world has to be perfect. Please stop your critical mind from destroying your being and doing. Your music is full of heart and soul and that is what it is supposed to be. Believe in yourself, Alec.

[@cheerfulprarthana]

Absolutely right, thank you for writing this comment, I'm sure many of us need to read this❤️

[@MAXIMUS-yk5vs]

No one: Absolutely no one: Alec Benjamin: yeah

[@linaha3902]

Alec.. Is such a sweetheart and I totally get where he coming from I'm that hard on myself to the point where I sometimes think I'm not that good.. I can feel I can talk to him for hours about both simple and complicated stuff...

[@delia1761]

34:25 "Art is taking something and put it in a different context and that allows people to see it in a different way" I never thought about art in this way, I loved this interview. Alec is so interesting.

[@juliemm3961]

He's so self-aware of himself that it worries himself guy, it's kinda cute.

[@yacin6472]

ok that small cat face is really cute no idea why no one is giving him the attention that it deserve love you my sweet cat

[@gracebradshaw9657]

i laughed at this for way too long, we would make good friends. i like you.

[@yacin6472]

@@gracebradshaw9657 lol thanks maybe we will be one day who knows

[@lorrielynn5470]

My favorite musician-interviewer pair!!!

[@Moonlight-yf4pw]

Sameeee

[@fikaaj4503]

Me too 😍

[@jasmah.angel03]

I love how this is the first time I'm seeing Zach's face I've only heard his voice on the radio.

[@Clovis_Rose]

I can not even form words for how watching this interview made me feel. Impressed, proud, fascinated, humble....still cannot Express it

[@desynced960]

NF + Alec? 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@kaninavy3119]

Never thought of that but hell yeah Interesting mix

[@zivilesaltmeryte4520]

I always think of it, they both are brilliant lyrically just in different genres 💕

[@jennystans1352]

Yes

[@michaelaauxtova8030]

NF + Alec + Jeremy Zucker? 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@silalalalalala]

Woaaaw that will be great

[@wondieanded9171]

ZACH WHERE DID YOU GET YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE???

[@starrr365]

YES I NEED THAT

[@Bibbigurl]

Just like Zach saying how healing his music is it is it's so healing it's so calming

[@iamkenpores]

I had to stop watching the interview right at the middle for a while.. And when I got back, I was like "well hello there, alec" cuz it's like a very different person compared to the first half. He looked sooo calm right after cracking that shoulder

[@audreybanegas3619]

I’m a huge Alec Benjamin fan. I love his music and can’t wait for a new album and tour

[@reemahmed2104]

"Now you guys know that I'm a sweetheart" stfu up Alec you're the sweetest sweetheart there could be on our planet Earth I think my heart skipped a beat when he said that

[@Animefan0194]

Alec disservice’s so many hugs, he’s so precious.😌

[@nicolelozanova2862]

One hour is not enough to enjoy you guys! Alec, you're a great artist and your music, besides telling stories, is inspiring! I hope someday you will come and play your music on stage in my country:) Don't be so harsh to yourself, let things happen and don't stop being yourself!

[@FinnaMakeMusic1129]

Zach and Alec are two of the most genuine people I know (actually don’t know either :) ) Equally kind and beautiful people I will always support 😊

[@megblack24]

Alec is so talented, I’m so happy he shares his talents with the world 🥰

[@jenny_rice]

Love your interviews with Alec. So much was said that I wanted to comment on, but I was working on a project while listening. Wish he had more self confidence but I'm sure that's part of what drives his writing. I love his songs and am glad he has people like you and now John Mayer to help him out. Looking forward to the album release and am enjoying the songs put out along the way.

[@spooki6637]

i love steve and outrunning karma from narrated for you

[@trinity5097]

The song steve is literally my favorite song right now!

[@izzygreen7235]

I love that he legitimately just told Alec what his purpose in life is

[@cornflakey182]

Alec is so shy and I love how more ‘fame’ or attention don’t change him at all

[@Moonlight-yf4pw]

37:37 Alec appologizing to the headphones. *Not surprised*

[@lunatium1033]

FINALLY! I WAS WAITING FOR THIS INTERVIEW FOR SO LONG.

[@nothingspecial7849]

Zach, tell and show Alec that he deserves some love, he is my overall favorite artist and he seems like a wonderful person, just show him some love. Anyone that sees this just support him and his amazing music.

[@BRiCKsld]

damn now i really want to hear "the book of you and i" the lycris are beautiful

[@kaninavy3119]

I never thought I could relate so much to someone so successful??!

[@mariamkhawarin6312]

same! i’ve never related to someone “famous” as much as to him

[@smollestbeanlol]

Hes still growing aswell cant wait to see him selling out arenas n shit

[@maviles0304]

Alec giving him presents every time 🥺🥺💗 he’s too precious

[@tommasodizon629]

I can’t stop looking at the cat pillow...

[@sarahcooper29]

Tommaso Dizon Sammmne😂

[@oodlespaos]

Tommaso Dizon same but also I want the cat

[@hikaric-_-2148]

yes yes yes an hour more of alec 🥺🥺🥺🥺 !!!!

[@robertperales9911]

Aww he’s the cutest. He seems so young 💛 Love his music

[@DJ-kt5bk]

Robert Perales he’s only early twenties I think

[@smollestbeanlol]

@@DJ-kt5bk hes 26 :)

[@elsieann4046]

never clicked so fast on my recommended in my life...

[@AlyssaPalmerMusic]

Seeing the growth of Alec the past year is honestly insane. He inspires me so much! If I could portray emotions in my music even slightly as much as Alec does, I would be so happy

[@SofiMoscarda]

Holy shit... "the book of you and I" sounds INCREDIBLE!!!! THOSE LYRICS??? Thank you so much for the amazing songs you make, Alec

[@koyaldas6801]

3:09 : I've no idea how many times I've watched this "Believing in me" part... Idk why but I enjoy it soooo much... And this interview is pretty good !

[@roos9474]

how is his feet not like ‘sleeping’

[@tristitia601]

Factsss

[@Hannah-te9rm]

How could anyone hurt this sweetheart. It hurts my heart. He is so precious. I hope he finds the most kind hearted girl that knows what a gem she has found. ❤️

[@cubewizard4366]

I can't handle these song teasers!! I can't wait for this album.

[@saracasale3329]

I adore these kind of interviews, they are so intimate and deep and I just love them so much. Alec is just the best boy someone could meet and Zach you are soooo good. Congrats

[@aebnd]

"Thx for believing me when no one else did" ALEC. BENJAMIN. 😱

[@alexakate]

ok i literally was watching zachs last interview w alec yesterday and now theres another one🥺 i love their energy

[@NathanyelGrey]

It's simple, I see Alec Benjamin I click

[@Tumornut708]

Same

[@gracecw]

Yes I love him. Yes I’ve watched all of them multiple times.

[@franklloyd2613]

Just in time for the plane.. Just a few lines and I loved his speaking voice just as much as his singing. Now I got 1 hour of him. Life is good

[@Maddy-ni3cy]

This dude is so cool, I’ve only recently found him and his music and I’m so glad I did! He reminds me so much of myself like I just wanna be his friend💙

[@elizabethbaronian5075]

I personally like mind is a prison better than let me down slowly

[@Rose-rg9ky]

Same

[@Bella-qu5pf]

I feel like we are so similar I'd love to be friends with Alec. He has such a cute personality I just wanna give him a big hug

[@poetry_on_standby6440]

I heard "1994" from the Starbucks I worked at and it got stuck in my head after it played for a month. That song has very strong memories for me. It had me jamming when I had to open at 3:30 in the morning.

[@Nour-jw6we]

My fave Alec Benjamin song is juses in LA cuz i like the melody and the lyric

[@skcd.13]

Even though he's a little bit more confident in this interview, he's still awkward and I love when he does that

[@joyinjesus12]

Alec I am 50yrs old and I cant stop listening to your music - thanks so much for sharing your talent for writing lyrics that speak to the innermost parts of our soul💖

[@ComedyGlor]

47:14 aw he's such a great person

[@IsaacConejo]

He is so Open and Lost . This is why I love his music and him. It's easier to turn him off and say he's go good. It's harder to understand. But try his music is worth the effort!

[@zerokey5983]

hope he comes to Jakarta, Indonesia for his tour!

[@amelie5702]

First time meetings Alec was in 2016 in France when he was opening for another artist. Right at the time when he was also singing on the streets in front of concert venues. I can’t explain how proud I am of him and his journey. Alec has grown so much and is becoming so much more confident. Him getting the recognition he deserves fills my heart. Zach Thank you for helping him opening up and being vulnerable. ❤️

[@rianalexis0130]

“I think music is my attempt to be understood.” I understand. I can relate to so many of the songs he’s written. Book of you and I literally made me cry because of how hard it hit. It makes me sad that he kinda doesn’t like Jesus in LA because I really like that one. I write songs and it’s so difficult to get the point across, but Alec does every time. ❤️

[@irisrafferty2153]

i'm so happy about OMG being on the album. ever since he posted the clip on twitter, i loved it.

[@JustMak5086]

Hi sir alec, no matter what, pls know that you exist for a reason. Many suffered that existantial crisis, I did, and that time, i learned if no one is around you anymore, and you cant see someone and anyone beside you, try to look up instead of looking down and sides. You can cry, you can stumble and fall. Dont be in a rush. We are all walking on our own pace, in our own path. Dont compare yourself to others. It is good that you know how to listen (to others) but also listen to yourself, we all need knowledge, but what is really important is to learn how to judge and discern. It is valid to feel helpless if you dont know the reason you are living, like a fan, used to produce wind. Spoon is to scoop food. Etc. Evrything has a purpose. Sir alec, you can as well pray, so you can ask what to do. You may not believe it but it wont hurt to try seek God. It sound religious but yeah. WHAT I AM TRYING TO SAY IS, YOU CAN DO IT! (This word i said is double edged since i am as well struggling the same and try Jesus and Jesus is sweet and so i am sharing this)

[@Maybejordyn]

The constant affirmation that Zach (and Dan) gives Alec throughout this whole thing???? We really have no choice but to stan. 3 kings 🤴🏻 This relationship is so important - there is such a stigma around men and mental health and emotions and stuff, and for Alec to be so loud in his struggles, and then Zach to be so loudly supportive and make sure Alec knows he’s valid in what he’s feeling? It’s what everyone deserves.

[@anasophia6117]

I see these interviews with Alec and all I see is a person who is insecure and afraid of judgement but at the same time no...I love him so much! And even when he's no totally confident about his musics I'm like loving more and more! Keep going bro 😍

[@angiebockmon1362]

I love this so much! I could literally listen to Alec talk allllll day!!!!! 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@annfarmer9704]

Social media should not be an opinion that has any weight or Merritt to anyone. At the end of the day the only opinion that counts is your own. Alec has such integrity....he should not worry about like buttons. I hope many wonderful things come his way every day for sharing his music with the world. His music has lifted me up out of very dark places so many times. Thank you Alec, you are amazing.....

[@alex_axel570]

My heart beats faster when I see Alec's smile ❤️ and his laugh... Makes me laugh too 😂