Alexander interview - Alex Ebert (part 1)

Alex about his father's work as a psychotherapist, clients, influences
Video interview with American singer songwriter Alex Ebert. FaceCulture spoke to Alex about his first solo album Alexander, his father's work as a psychotherapist, his clients, childhood therapy, hitting other kids, trouble at school, becoming a clown, rap music, Run DMC, drugs, rehab, accepting death, religion, magic, Edward Sharpe, Spiderman, Jesus, proud parents and more! Alex even plays the song Let's Win live! (18/02/2011)

[@CarianneRHixson]

my god he's a beautiful man

[@Jerryjeffelvis]

It is what it is, and what it will be. People change and grow all the time, the music and message Alex and the Edward Sharpe band put out is definitely worth turning onto.

[@victorian4968]

i love this man ❤

[@saywhattttt]

i love him:)

[@diaryprincess]

He's so chill

[@ihugtrees987]

Beautiful Man!

[@frangeys6264]

The interviewer is from the netherlands :) you can hear it because of the horrible dutch accent

[@planetarynm]

@MagicNo7 it's on itunes but you can also check it out on the blog The Music Ninja (sorry, KZbin won't let me post a link)

[@njphishphan]

This guy was in a mod/pop/dance group and was a new wave musician. I have a feeling that this hippy dippy, flowery, 60s loving, laid back, bro image is an act. I don't actually think this is how he is.

[@planetarynm]

Alex is a true talented musician. Check out the new song he's featured on, "Save Me" by Ashtar Command

[@92mattster]

Why not? :)

[@raushkanaush]

Average interviewer so far...but Alexander has such calm and confident presence. You just get the impression that he is so centered in the present moment.

[@stopandrealize]

His papa lives in Telluride!

[@Lexightonportia]

He's sooo talented, sexy, and smart!!!!! aaaaaaaaaaahhhhhh

[@titsmcgee852]

smart man

[@mustyoudie]

People go through phases. His earlier experience with projects like Ima Robot were likely fueled by heavy drug use and the higher level of spastic energy that comes with being a rebellious youth. People settle into their own skin as they get older and are often much more mellow. I don't know where you get this idea that people don't change.

[@funkuncle999]

Bad interviewer? You would have never got such in depth insights on some kind of MTV interview show. The interview goes about as deep as you could possibly hope for. The interview guy might not be hyped and 'youth' but he's certainly getting a good response.

[@chiclikethatguy]

he kind of sounds like ryan gosling, just a little deeper.

[@orosenberg]

Actually, I think he's quite good. He doesn't get in the way and just lets Alexander say what he wants to say.

[@2882micski]

He's not very familiar with him, but i think we get some good insight

[@XxBloodDrunkxX666]

Oh Brian!

[@jmeilers]

This guy grew up so fucking rich - He inherited millions from a family member. A next level million heir hippie. I wish I had millions so I could make super white people music. I would love to see a chart showing the demographics of fans. Are blacks allowed? That aside - His solo music is really good

[@PsychadelicElephant]

again, aint I who made this comment my sister listen to edward sharpe and she uses my acc sometimes, but I do agree with her on some points, over n out

[@bubblebubbleblip]

why are they talking about his dad? I feel like we missed a portion in the beginning where alexander says his father's work was very influential to his music... because that's the only reason I can fathom for this irrelevant conversation to continue so long.

[@ashlmull]

Without his beard he looks alot like Hugh Grant.

[@claufman95]

@paulina collard look up ima robot

[@stopandrealize]

@dykann123456789 I'm shocked as well as a little bit excited that one day I could see Alexander hanging around in my state;)

[@PsychadelicElephant]

I have not even write this its my account but I dont listen to edward sharpe so much its my big sister who upload edward sharpe on my account, over n out

[@CheddarBob39]

With his beard(HERE) he looks like Ryan Reynolds.

[@mssyeahohyeah]

Alexander Supertramp

[@WakeRunSleep]

Why?

[@gmikey222]

@PsychadelicElephant Come on. It's beautiful that a band can make music to stick out to the everybody rather than just a single crowd. That is so silly that you would stop listening to beautiful music because of "mainstream" people and what not. Besides, hating the "mainstream" is the new mainstream. So you are "mainstream". lol

[@wholesystems]

Alex rolled with a terrible interviewer really well. Very patient.

[@MrC10H15N]

greeley colorado

[@Jackiegoal]

Throat beep at 2:51

[@flixltp]

2:51 the interviewer is having some difficulties xD

[@audiochick]

God, he's hot.

[@pauliinacOllardx]

I would like to see him without his beard *_*

[@BloodyCatastrophee]

@Davic110 and ima robooooottttttt!!!!!!!

[@heather2012d]

:3 mmmm.... yummy! he's just edible.... gotta love a man with a beard!

[@livesublime]

I am unexplainably and overly attracted to him. Wooowwww.

[@djgoat121]

lmao at the sound the interviewer makes at 2:50

[@supiove]

oh man ;[ i thought he was for truth but now....not so much ;[

[@idis1abad]

I pray that Jesus looks like you when I die. Heaven would be much more enjoyable :)

[@holymotherofwarcraft]

These interviews are fucking painful to watch. I love listening to the music and I think the band is excellent but they aren't these hippie peace loveing hipster hippies they'd like you to believe. Are they sweet and nice? Yes. But it's all about earning a living, which is absolute fine. Just a long as you don't blindly worship them. For fucks sake, Alex was fresh out of that weird ass Robot flop when he magically turned into the zen embodiement he now personifies..

[@oplissloan]

You were born nine months and two days after the death of Elvis....have you ever wondered about that...because I have.....hmmmmmmm!

[@AdSchmuki]

terrible interviewer

[@tabicatt19]

@PsychadelicElephant i think that the statement you made is quite ignorant in itself... you're quite judgemental. i dont care for mainstream people either but com on...with your statement, you fit the mainstream stereotype easily