Billy Corgan: Smashing Pumpkins Reunion Interview | It's Electric! | Apple Music

[@coffeecomics3583]

People forget. Listen to Siamese Dream over coffee on a Saturday morning. With no distractions. He is a genius.

[@Bogeyman19DidNotScareMyAss]

Coffee & Comics that one is good but all the others suck.

[@hairbrushmicrophone9130]

Nah. Listen to Siamese Dream in a car ride in the rain after leaving your girlfriends house after she broke up with you...

[@cass2303]

Listen to their new music. And create new experiences. Even better

[@Content_to_suffer]

cass xo SD MCIS and Gish could be completely new to some people

[@JayInDecent]

Siamese Dream has an incredible sound it blew me away when I first heard it when it came out and to this day I can still listen to it and it's like nothing else out there one of my top favorite albums of all time

[@TheDentist27]

Lars is somehow the best interviewer of musicians out there

[@Stereotype23]

Probably because he is such a music fan and knows the industry from within. The guy followed Motorhead around on tour in the early days just shows the passion he has for that stuff.

[@Hairyparrot]

try Nikki Sixx's interviews.... great guest great interviewer

[@ryanjohnson9838]

I mean, this is one of the best interviews I've ever seen

[@sebprovision]

I have become much more of a fan of Lars seeing him do these interviews. He's a cool dude, man.

[@rlcsheldon]

I think is because a big part of the guys he interviews idolize him or Metallica, anyone who plays heavy or rock music in these days have to pay credit to them, even if its only in a showbiz perspective.

[@Ozz77765]

Lars is a listener, which makes a good interviewer.

[@howardweingard43]

Unlike Howard Stern... a lousy interviewer

[@sparkyhughes131]

Its because he is accomplished himself nothing to prove and he is genuinely a fan of many of his guests.

[@GlupiDecko]

Man, Lars has some serious interviewing skills! Loved this!

[@markmcnamara608]

He (Lars) listens because he’s genuinely interested in what Billy is saying because he has been in the music business. It’s two people talking about a shared passion. Not really an interview. But yes, he’s a good interviewer.

[@monkeysezbegood]

And why his drumming in Metallica legendary.... people expect technical expert metronome but Lars listen to the songs... and fits in.

[@taraschumacker]

Jimmy Chamberlin is a king among drummers.

[@papanolongerplays4133]

Jimmy is a BEAST. He's my favourite drummer ever. Billy can come up with odd tunes but somehow, Jimmy can find a drum beat to accompany it.

[@pedrobarnez5502]

long live jc

[@greenmatrix30seven]

Easily 1 of the best drummers ever. He is just...woah.

[@MultiMikey81]

Yeah he is the best in every aspect

[@TheRagingBlizzard]

25 years of listening to Pumpkins interviews, and this might be the best I've ever heard. I love hearing the inside knowledge of the songwriting process.

[@johnnynitross]

Thomas. Toys. Cars. Videos The Joe Rogan interview is also amazing!!!

[@Hell_Inc]

indeed. the Joe Rogan podcast is even better imo

[@alexandereckert5184]

Thomas. Toys. Cars. Videos somehow thats always missing in interviews maybe being a musician yourself is a right of passage for access like this

[@PatrickTK21]

This is the first interview I've heard where Billy goes into depth about why he considers Jimmy to be great. I've also listened to tons of interview footage over the years. It may just be because Lars is also a drummer, but cheers to him for bringing out this kind of candid response.

[@bro-bh5kj]

Its great to hear Billy mention what the other members of SP bring to the table, I always thought he thought he was The Smashing Pumpkins

[@kidgiven]

I absolutely love how Lars doesn't ask the usual questions. He gets to the core. I also like how he asks the "mechanical" questions. Like..."do you go write in a room, is there a particular cup of tea?". These are questions i want to know.

[@richardmajor9349]

Kyle Crouch I loved the interview, but I am the same was surprised by lars. He just knows how good it Is to be in a band

[@ThatEvilProduction]

Kyle Crouch like how this guy said^ Lars has inside knowledge and thus is able to background check all these stories on the spot

[@lanne71]

Being a musician helps, past conversations.

[@The_Doug124]

Kyle Crouch Well said, Lars has an absurd amount of raw talent as a podcaster/interviewer, and gets the questions us true, hardcore music fans want to know; the side stories, the nostalgia and reflection. Just two true, proven and timeless musicians talking heavy music.

[@flyinggondolaproductions]

Shawn Evans feels very much the same way. Having Lars on The Hot Ones would probably be an amazing series of discussing

[@mojopin2000]

"Metal was telling me me about a world more closely aligned with the world I was living, than the one I was being told about". Perfect.

[@siddhant717]

Billy has made some of the best music the world has ever known.

[@FiniteRich]

siddhant some may some some of their songs are perfect :)

[@MrBooklearn]

This is deep stuff. Just give me the first Machina, and I'm satisfied.

[@TheAlibabatree]

Searcher Joe Machina is the most underrated album of all time.

[@fageskata5219]

@@MrBooklearn I thought I was the only one who holds machina to the same regard as Siamese Gish Mellon...with GATGC, Blue Skies, This Time, Stand Inside, I of, um...hello, WITH EVERY LIGHT!? It is definitely less magical and fantastic than Mellon Collie was but it would have gotten so old to stay in that "aesthetic," and so what machina did was keep the quality but seriously matured in theme and because of that, it did in sound and as I was years and years older, I needed that maturing along with me or it would have seemed like a marketing scheme to me to stick with the old and I would have lost respect. So it was a perfect transition and it was awesome.

[@dzaijn]

Lars does killer interviews.

[@maniswil2]

Wow, Lars is an extremely EXTREMELY good interviewer. I'm kind of blown away.

[@bealotcoolerifyoudid7217]

I know right

[@jbasti227]

Corgan is one of the greatest songwriters I've ever heard. I always love hearing his insight on his creative process.

[@augenmaugen]

Wow, I am blown away at how good of an interviewer Lars is! He obviously did his homework but most importantly, he LISTENS and leaves plenty of room for the interviewee to SPEAK!!! So many interviewers get that terribly wrong.

[@thewedge8823]

Wish Kurt never died... I could see him today coming on this show and talking to Lars, being super chill... dropping all kinds of knowledge. imagine how cool that would be

[@cicknave]

he ded?

[@thewedge8823]

some say he is.. some say he is now the lead singer of weezer in disguise

[@bmx3347]

Let it go, he's gone. Perhaps, look to new artists who are still living!

[@thewedge8823]

what new artists?? rock is dead!! let alone rock stars... there are no rockstars today

[@MasterYodaBiotch]

The Wedge boo hoo

[@vincentemanuele1671]

This podcast is phenomenal. Thanks, Lars.

[@JohnnyRei]

This was an amazing interview. I could listen to Billy talk for days.

[@claytuckett1830]

Agreed

[@DareBear2099]

JohnnyReiTV can literally be listen to Lars and Billy talk all day

[@salemshepard6883]

Watch Corgans interview with Joe Rogan. Its about 2hrs long I think.

[@pocojoyo]

you must be a very boring person

[@steve4321able]

Billy is a Brilliant musician and artist.

[@henrythegreatamerican8136]

I have a new found respect for Corgan after watching numerous interviews. He has a lot of psychological insights and discusses them very well. If he weren't a musician, he'd make a good psych counselor :-)

[@xxandrewwilsonxxable]

He's a extremely smart dude

[@INTOTHEFOLD]

Who would had guessed that Lars is a great interviewer? Really cool.

[@emokiller907]

Internal Dilemma dude can talk always has been this way, he’s a great interviewer because he has great communication skills and is expressive and insightful, that’s his strength he also has a deep curiosity in a lot of things, perfect job for him more so than drumming haha jk

[@cairubika2939]

This is a great in depth interview. Done well by Lars, and kudos to Corgan for being so frank and not holding back.

[@tedlogan5628]

I appreciate that fact that two musicians/artists who have performed at the highest levels can sit back and reflect on their experiences, but don’t act like they have everything figured out. The both seem genuinely interested in what each other have to say, and not simply waiting for their turn to talk or steer the narrative...

[@josephblessin573]

Lars is magic as an interviewer. He conjures up the very best of those he interviews. I have goosebumps too!!!!

[@nuke97]

Lars is killing it with these interviews. All of them are great. This one too.

[@kayranm3755]

Thats gotta be the best interview ever. the way Billy described the metallica concert hr went to almost made me cry. Those guys love music so much

[@j.d.r.5491]

Wow, just wow... I always thought of Billy as a plain egocentric person, but I felt otherwise... Just a guy who tries to do the best he can and it's not ashamed of saying what he thinks. Awesome interview, Lars is really talented in that area also. Greetings from Colombia.

[@kayranm3755]

Juan Diego Rincón agreed! The way billy talked about his bandmates styles in songwriting and the way they ser music was such a class act. Greetings from brazil

[@lavoz88]

Corgan is such a music industry insider, so much insight, so much rebellion and even resentment. respect.

[@juanca84perales]

I can’t wait to watch The Smashing Pumpkins live this summer!!

[@ItsSheridan]

Juan Recinos where at?

[@juanca84perales]

Sheridan Garcia Kansas City

[@tarb8572]

Juan Recinos me to in Chicago

[@rjohnson494]

getting Ready Cant Wait

[@nicholasmarch3286]

how were they? i'm planning to see them at a music festival this summer in illinois... i know it wont be anything like 93-95 era (which i wasnt old enough to see them then) but im hoping they still sound somewhat good

[@ricardobarandiaran7457]

Lars is really shinning here, every interview is relaxed, relatable and funny.

[@marvinshenk]

I was just like Billy with a cassette tape with Metallica on one side and The Smiths on the other while I was driving for Domino's pizza. Or The Pixies on one side and The Cure on the other. Or Wu Tang Clan on one side and Depeche Mode on the other. I love great music and the genre means little to me if it's a great song.

[@GyroLamb]

It's surprisingly and strangely tough to find people who just listen to whatever they think is great. Especially young people. I like how Lars says his son listens to whatever, but I think he's a rare case. I can't find many people outside the internet that listen to whatever they think is great. People box themselves for a bizarre reason.

[@glumOr]

"Good music is good music and that should be enough for anybody" Bradley Nowell

[@deadstar44]

Yeah, I remember my old cassettes going from The Police to Metallica to U2 then Pumpkins to Will Smith then Dire Straits LOL.

[@jesnyc146]

deadstar44 you lost me at Will Smith

[@j_freed]

marvinshenk - it's true, all genres are good but the Eighties still ruined a lot of good music with excess reverb, keyboards and really harsh-sounding mixes. Over-treated album production with no soul. And I'm a fan of Def Leppard Pyromania and some Cars albums, so gimmicky production doesn't have to suck, it can be cool.

[@ronniepooch]

I just saw the Pumpkins during the Oh So Bright tour, They were fantastic, and never sounded better. I think Billy Corgan is one of the greatest writer/song writers of our time, period. Right up there with Prince. His writing is like Poetry, he can also play many instruments. He's also one of the most underrated guitar players. His type of talent doesn't come around often. Maybe once every 40 years.

[@sepulmattica7649]

Lars is great at this…I wish he did more. Billy Corgan is notorious for being a bad interview, he hates dumb questions. At first he seemed a little shut down, but Lars got Billy talking more than I’ve ever seen, and it’s really awesome once he’s comfortable enough to just let it fly! Really awesome interview!!!

[@richspizzaparty]

Billy is 2/2 as his Joe Rogan interview is great as well. He’s really grown over the years.

[@whatdothlife4660]

i don't even think it's Billy growing, rather, us listening.

[@endocry]

I remember Billy as always being straightforward, honest, and articulate.

[@TheJimmyikki]

I love it, this was a Billy's interview way different than the others, is nice to see not only his influences, but how it influenced all along. And he is right, I listen to Sabbah and Metallica AND Pumpkins, and I don't see me stop listening... Thanks both of you

[@ChrisvonChamier]

Lars is a kind and gracious host. Amazing interview with billy. What great insight to him as a true artist! Bravo!

[@nofam]

This is just the best. As an SP fan since the Gish days, hearing Billy talk so openly about the process fills in so many gaps for me about how they created, and it's so great hearing him realise and appreciate things with the benefit of age/hindsight. A lesson for us all!

[@quantiquefilms]

I think I'm about to become a fan of this show. Lars knows music and always been a fan of many different genres. You can see he's genuinely interested and knows his stuff too. As for Billy, interesting artist as always...

[@jackbriz99]

Driving back home from Las Vegas to Louisville, Kentucky listening to this as I drive I realize and proceed to thank God for giving us people like Billy Corgan and Lars Ulrich. It’s so amazing the journey that they’ve gone through and are still going through and they can articulate so well to us how important it is and how much it means. Thank you guys.

[@TheRuVedicChannel]

Thank God for Iha. It's what Zeitgeist was missing; Although 8 new songs is only a appetizer - Bring it!! Thanks Lars.

[@nebulous8389]

Ru Vedic I disagree I think it was also billy's state of mind of trying so hard to reject the past listen to Stellar and Ma belle if you haven't incredible songs that weren't even on the album from the zeitgeist era. And Oceania was incredible! Billy was less restrained and let flow but i do believe Iha is definiterly a great moral compass for Billy

[@TheRuVedicChannel]

Nebulous Yeh I understand. We'll see how the next Ep is then we have a proper understanding of just how much Iha shapes the music of the Pumpkins.

[@nebulous8389]

Ru Vedic I think it'll only benefit him but i think billy is in a really good head space because he is allowing the music to flow more now instead of trying to reject the past, one and all from monuments was one of the best pumpkins songs he has release since he came back with the pumpkins name he said he just let it write itself

[@TheRuVedicChannel]

I agree. I just listened to 'monunemts' again for the 1st time in ages. You're right, but honestly after a few listens to anything without Jimmy and Iha - The Pumpkins really isn't The Pumpkins without that drum groove and guitar feel/tone. I'm really hoping Solara just nails it - alike a Bitter sweet french kiss on a cold night by a black jaguar while floating in space.

[@nebulous8389]

Ru Vedic I understand what you mean that iconic sound that they pumpkins had from their prime it has to do with billy's progressive musical ambition to not recap, but we all have our opinions have you listened to Oceania? Regardless its a great album!

[@kingleonidas9672]

Two legends talking about the process. I could listen to them all day long.

[@Formelyknownasnone]

One of the best interviews / discussions between real artists I have ever seen.

[@jasonmcmillan4373]

Really good to see a comment section below full of people appreciating this mans genius, his openness, his intelligence. Normally on any Corgan video you just scroll down to see 'pretentious' this, 'douche bag' that. I just have to add, I love hearing Billy talk about Jimmy as a musician. Jimmy is the consummate musician, one of the greatest drummers ever.

[@adriane7841]

This was the best podcast I didn't realize I had to watch

[@joeblackwolf17]

Lars Killing it with these interviews! damn a good interviewer. let his guests talk and just listen.

[@timvanboening9432]

That was a good interview. I truly enjoyed hearing Lars talking to Billy. Lars is a good interviewer, asks interesting technical questions that aren’t just generic and contrite. I am EXCITED for the Pumpkins show this summer! I’m even more excited that there’ll be more music than Solara!! Woo woo!!!

[@TheHSIHP]

Great interview. Both bands played at huge part of my life at different times. Metallica in the 80s and SP in the 90s.

[@brats-master-cat]

that's so true and so similar to mine as well

[@johnedwardryder5545]

Goosebumps

[@Michael_JL93]

Lars is such a great host. He actually listens and lets the guest answer questions unlike Howard Stern interrupting every three seconds.

[@natas333x2]

"I will play Black Sabbath 'til the day I die". Best quote ever!

[@marcuschandler426]

I want to play The Wizard on drums lol

[@rickivenezuela]

Lars has always been open to and inquisitive about different kinds of art. Plus, he has the experience of knowing every aspect of how a record is made, from it's inception, to putting it out into the world and all the different jobs that make that happen. Insightful cat. Makes for a great interviewer.

[@mattkolinski9935]

Incredible interview, Lars. Thank you.

[@fountgarde]

So glad Billy is as comfortable as he is in these interviews. They're pretty amazing. Incredible insight into the goings on behind the scenes, and I'm happier having watched it.

[@jamonkytee425]

keep letting lars interview other rock n roll stars. please. i need

[@smilsmff]

first started hearing Pumpkins, I was like Blown away, this is great along with the Drumming style, after the success of Melon Choly the radio stations went back to playing older music AS USUAL

[@crazedzealots]

Yeah that really was amazing. It's great to hear Billy tell Lars how important Metallica was to his life and how important Metallica was to the world.

[@chriscromelin413]

Lars is a really great interviewer. I've never really been a fan of Billy Corgan but this is a great interview! Just 2 dudes geeking out on music. Even talking about the band dynamic. It's all interesting.

[@CharlieBoy360]

I love Billy's honesty.

[@musicandcoffee2853]

I’m glad Billy has got back to working with James some. Jimmy is a monster on the drums. They all had such a great chemistry together. Back in the day I used to run a record store and I had the chance to hang with these guys on and off and just talking with them was such a good time.

[@ci0ci0san]

Interesting and illluminating. Looking forward to seeing the tour this year.

[@jerknorris2483]

I feel honoured listening I couldn't sum up the words to thank both billy n lars

[@markmedka1342]

This....this was pure magic! Wauw, almost got tears in my eyes! Corgan and Ulrich, you guys are AWESOME!!! Thank you🤘🙏

[@damon6852]

I wish this interview lasted 4 hours!! Just amazing to hear Lars and Billy!!

[@ItsJustMeAdam.]

On another note, it's good to see Lars do something that he shows his passion for music AND musicians...

[@robfeldschun6146]

Our generations greatest song writer

[@cereal4u]

Lars is really good on how he asks questions. He’s not like a fanboy getting intimidated on how he questions artists. Very natural...

[@amymuchko7106]

My brain went into overload! Lars Ulrich is interviewing Billy Corgan! Happy place!

[@hilaryferreira5365]

Thank you for this fascinating interview! I'm getting so pumped to see Smashing Pumpkins reunited in August!!

[@madzeppelin4359]

Billy is my hero/“anti-hero” lol can’t wait to see him in Boston! It will be the highlight of my existence!!!

[@Yahoo886]

Thank you for this interview...I love the pumpkins. All the original band members were so interesting and talented. It’s nice to see them communicating again. 😎

[@blinddog1212]

Except for D'arcy, of course.

[@worldofaccounting8259]

Lars Ulrich is a great interviewer. I’ve always admired how intelligent and articulate he was.

[@simonbarr9476]

Its great how he gives due credit to the other musicians - even D'Arcy. Thats pretty impressive considering the ego monster that Billy became back in the day. Its also great how well he sums up the hypocrisy of hipster culture.

[@JasonMcNamara]

That was fantastic. For those of you who wanted more, there were some 2 to 3 minute clips floating around various platforms a couple of weeks ago including where Billy talked about the genius of Kurt Cobain and how Kurt's songs were not written by accident. And there was something on Lars' Instagram account as well.

[@meyo2417]

he's so smart

[@adwmann]

2 of my favorite bands in one interview! Mind blown!

[@WesHauchAlluvial]

This is awesome. Thank you.

[@thecthonian4976]

Lars asked questions that made Billy think and that made people want to listen to the answers.... and Billy is so articulate and able the think on his feet that it stayed interesting even with the minutia. What a great interview. I like listening to the both of them talk even if a lot of others don't.

[@1zoebelle]

What an mesmerizing interview. Billy is great story teller. Loved this so much!

[@shplog2]

Never thought this day would come, along with Lars interviewing Maynard but this is a great format. THANKS!

[@TheDans7300]

Outstanding interview way to go Lars

[@RRPBJJ]

bumped into Billy outside Harry Careys in 2005. He was the coolest. His handler kept trying to get him inside (they were blowing up the Bartman ball) and he kept telling her no that he wanted to sign autographs and take pics. Cool midwest guy....

[@anagabriella576]

Lars is an amazing host/interviewer.

[@Lymanization]

Ok, wow....Lars does very well at deflecting comments about him and getting back to the interview, doesn’t over talk/interrupt. Great interview!

[@wally-perez]

Top man Billy Corgan

[@MichaelHoma999]

A really great interview with Billy. I love the way he articulates himself.

[@OurFutureLeaders]

This interview is so damn good. They have this incredible energy and intensity between them

[@AZWings]

For Billy, it's not about brands...it's about emotion. Good music connects with people. It doesn't matter how old it is. If it's good it's good.

[@jorgemello780]

I have never watched an interview in which Billy seemed to feel so comfortable to speak. You can hear in his voice a sort of reverence when he speaks about Metallica

[@melissachinnici]

This interview reminds me of the time I got high when I was 19 and Fade to Black came on in my car, and the lyrics hit me super hard and i sobbed a whole bunch like, omg this resonates so hard.

[@RedBeardTattoo]

I totally totally relate to Lars & Billys path into music & what it means, and giving society the middle finger, because society didn't understand where we are coming from....

[@jakeenan]

Great interview. First time I heard Billy say Jimmy was as important to his music as Bonham was to Page and Lars to James. I've always believed that too.....like the good rock fanboy that I am. Damn, that was good to hear.

[@Jason-tb6xp]

I wish the interview went way longer than 36mins.

[@greenmatrix30seven]

Same

[@patrickjohnson1267]

I hope they post a Part 2.

[@greenmatrix30seven]

They better

[@Jason-tb6xp]

No part 2. Lars thanked him at the end. That's it unfortunately.

[@patrickjohnson1267]

Well, we can hope for outtakes or additional content.

[@gavynkeck9702]

His albums have helped me immensely through so many dark times in my life❤️

[@BD-xn2dp]

Now that was great! Super intelligent, fun reminiscing & real. Very enjoyably.

LOVE BILLY HE SPEAKS EVERY WELL...AND THE FACT HE IS SPIRITUAL IS A MAJOR PLUS ..ALSO HE DOESNT CARE WHAT ANYONE THINKS OR SAYS...........LOVE HIM!

[@chrisgreen1904]

Great interview Lars. Everyone of your interviews are inciteful with enormous depth. Thank you

[@jamesascher8147]

that was dope Lars, thanks Billy for being Billy. so much inspiration

[@fani5000]

Lars does amazing interviews! And Billy was a fantastic guest :D

[@MrHeliotropic]

Lars can virtually interview anybody. Amazing well of knowledge and he listens.

[@henrythegreatamerican8136]

This video helped me remember the band ZWAN he formed after breaking up with the Pumpkins. I still love that song HONESTLY. It was a beautiful catchy pop song. He seemed so damn happy in that video. Perhaps he should have been honest with himself and followed that path.

[@henrythegreatamerican8136]

Or maybe that's the point he is trying to make towards the end of this video. The industry tried defining him a certain way by placing him in the "grunge" scene. And songs like HONESTLY didn't get the radio attention it deserved because the industry defined his music a certain way and the song didn't fit that image.

[@alexstone108]

That album had quite a few good songs but it's rarely talked about.

[@henrythegreatamerican8136]

Yea, I added it to my favorites list. Oddly enough I only have one Smashing Pumpkins songs on my favorites list. The song Celestials just sticks with me. Very underrated song.

[@leetrengove]

Henry TheGreatAmerican Apparently there were huge bust ups in the band. They hated each other. Was never gonna continue

[@inphanta]

I felt that with Adore, where he expressed an interest to go in a more electronic direction (something that was apparent to anybody familiar with many of Mellon Collie's b-sides). I genuinely wanted him to pursue that path, especially after hearing 'Eye' and got the impression he followed with Machina because he felt he had to do, rather than because he wanted to at the time. As such, that album always sounded forced to me and was the beginning of his creative nadir. It'll be interesting to see if he is able to reignite the classic spark again after all these years.

This conversation stopped at the best part. So good... I could listen more than a couple of hours these two (and others) talking about this "problem" in music.

[@riccotter4437]

This is actually just my 2 interview i've watched with Lars. And look it's like this for me. I know metallica better than smashing pumpkins or tool.... I'm sure if I heard 1 of their songs that I'd know that I am familiar with it or that band. And have no clue who was playing a song that I liked. I didn't know that I was a shinedown fan until last yr. Lol It is what it is right? My point is that all my life I've been inspired to write songs or stories or whatever. Never have yet picked up a guitar to self teach myself and try to write. Maybe I'll do it after this. I totally get what they are saying. My main reason for commenting is THIS Fukn Interview is da BOMB!! This is the very best interview I've ever seen or heard. It's real, it's Music Legend interviewer hearing how another music legend and peer was inspired by watching the other before his own time . Flattering the elder with his personal experience and what it was like from his p.o.v . I love this interview cause there's so much going on here. I'm going to go get Acquainted with both tool and smashing pumpkins right now.. can't wait to hear their new.. And if ur reading this right now... I hope you have the best day ever.

[@brats-master-cat]

you're awesome

[@revolutionday1]

Whatever the award for things like this is called, Lars deserves one.