Behind the Scenes with Paul Banks

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Noisey was given unprecedented access as Paul Banks prepared for the first shows in support of his upcoming solo album "Banks." What resulted is possibly the most transparent and intimate portrayal yet of the Interpol frontman.
Featuring the songs:
Awake, Arise
I'll Sue You
Another Chance
The Base
Young Again
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[@plasticvideo]

Thats my artwork he's holding at 7:14 !!! He said he liked the fact that I added his moles as its what gives him his specific identity.

[@gumbee9967]

Omg how awesome!!!

[@nadafro3116]

Lucky you! 😁

[@belzequieel]

"As a biological function of being alive, i'm gonna make music whether or not people get it or respond to it."

[@JelenaLo]

Please do, Paul.

[@whateverforever5910]

The fact that Paul works on music after his concerts to "wind down" shows his extreme commitment to his craft, he is a true artist to the core.

[@ericisdead95]

I adore him as a musician but even more I admire him as a person. Even if I've never met him you can tell when someone's honest

[@The9toe]

I think this guy found Paul's smile button on his left shoulder at 6:48

[@Smilthy]

Loooool

[@Beth___-]

it's so beautiful uuggghhhh

[@sab-ali]

Hahahaha!

[@ronanjenkins2323]

“Interpol” is one of my favourite bands. They made modern music way better.

[@matthewsnyder674]

Paul is such a cool dude

[@ethemaras84]

It is sort of rude, Interpol is a part of his life, and there is a fine line. I'm sure he doesn't mind talking about Interpol a bit, it's inevitable, just give his solo career the respect it deserves, and make the conversation mostly about his new solo album.

[@tyroney2]

This is a great video- more emotion than I've seen out of Paul in all the (up-till-now) Interpol years combined. He has a great personality, it's cool to see him open up a bit and smile. The part I appreciated most was when he said composing music, without a deadline, makes him as happy as anything. And how he wanted the fans to know he took it all seriously. I think that's one of the reasons his (and Interpol's) fans are so loyal, his/their rare artistic integrity.

[@UnderTheMillkyWay]

Watching this never gets old. Watching someone who loves music that much is always inspiring. I don't even know how many years I've been a fan but it's been close to half my life. I think I was around 22 when they first hit the scene. I'm almost 46 and I still get goosebumps when I hear him sing live. I hope to see him or Interpol one more time.

[@riczibiczi]

Paul I get you and will respond to every genius verse coming out of your mouth. Honoured to listen to you, you beautifully talented humanoid.

[@TheAbbanddonn]

This guy is a hero to this genre of music.

[@Elizabeth-mf3dn]

I think it’s impossible for him to make a bad song. He’s a true artist!

[@jujumilk1]

Paul Banks is just great.love him

[@duantorruellas716]

I have only love and support for Paul and all of his musical projects , he's very down to earth and cares deeply about his creative endeavors as well as the people involved. I think that he's a great example for people that don't have a hold on their pride and ego. Every interview I've seen with him proves it. A great person , a great musician , full stop.

[@Smilthy]

This is the only video I’ve ever seen on the whole surface of the web that displays contact and affection between Helena and Paul.

[@gumbee9967]

Same here

[@owlsonik37]

I’ve been on board with Interpol and Paul banks since turn on the bright lights! Amazing songwriting

[@bluorlune]

i just love Paul so much….a good and creative person

[@TheAbbanddonn]

"As a biological function of being alive, i'm gonna make music whether or not people get it or respond to it." I get it and i respond to it.

[@giannipaladini2929]

Paul, mostly fron 6,35 to 7,24, looks like anybody who passed on the street and is thrown in the middle of that performance. Its normalcy is disconcerting and wonderful at the same time. Thanks for being so Paul!

[@marsbeads]

I will always respond to your music (and Interpol's). It touches my soul! Love, love you!

[@samanthavob93]

Inteligente y sensual Paul

[@kerplunk2806]

I love him, i love every single word that he pronounced by those lips.

[@denamariedance5980]

I adore him.

[@mrsbogdaniuc]

even when he talks, he sings. Damn his voice is hot!

[@kaesekrustechannel]

12:21 this is so god damn true

[@pattyavalos55]

Todo, absolutamente todo lo que sale de los labios de Paul, es arte, de verdad que es increíble 🖤

[@AlphaBravoDingo]

"I think this girl is 14...not cool" haha

[@giannipaladini2929]

Many often miss Carlos, but Paul is a real giant compared to Carlos and Interpol would never have existed without him!

[@jamie199208]

YES!! new album looks sick, Paul is such a legend.

[@amandap.7096]

I just love him so much

[@vladimirgonzalezpalau5342]

Este tío es genio, genio.

[@InstantReplay]

What an album!

[@hightimesbruce]

I've noticed that he curses a lot.

[@JosephGallagher]

hightimesbruce Well, he is English so...

[@JosephGallagher]

@AMJH 4LAH Yeah

[@lillianf.5021]

I have watched this so many times now... fuck.

[@numbskull3401]

i need him so bad.

[@pattyavalos55]

I love the f*cking PAUL BANKS, really is amazing

[@johnnyvargas7335]

paul "luke skywalker" banks yayaaayy!

[@Puppy_Puppington]

Johnny Vargas lol never thought of it

[@ytelika]

I... I Just love this video I'm really in love with him

[@hihowareyouthen]

5:13 - Now You See Me At Work

[@giannipaladini2929]

Almost a premonition of what would have been!

[@Soulreaper8181]

When him and Kessler were together it was electric......still love Paul but the bright light days will always hold heavy on my heart

[@FailMatt]

I want him to do bad things to my body

[@zbobcow9]

lol I laughed at that last part .

[@gio132050]

Paul Banks is fucking awesome!!!! :D

[@complimentary_voucher]

I also have to add that NWA were really big with goths in the early 90s and no one really knows that so I get where Paul is coming from with that love. I use to roll with my really hardcore goth mates blasting Straight Outta and that confused a LOT of people. I can't really explain it, I suppose it's just angry outsider energy.

[@ladybird7407]

He takes the sub ♥

[@ethemaras84]

I'm ready for the tour! Thanks for all the BTS footage

[@bradleypollard7035]

I wonder who is talking in the madrid song. Like when Paul's stops singing and someone starts speaking. It is an awesome song just wonder whk that person is.

[@Enozzit]

The bass player is the same Interpol's keyboard player?

[@danger1980c]

Google Secret Machines

[@giannipaladini2929]

I love you so much Paul, but I'm afraid you'll always feel out of place in this world!

[@Smilthy]

Why would he?

[@giannipaladini2929]

@@Smilthy Hello Smilthy, observe him well from 6,35 to 7,24. Now that his beautiful voice is abandoning him it will be even more difficult, although in my opinion he remains one of the great poets of this century.

[@chuckstemm443]

I see ‘They Call Me Baba Booey’ on the shelf!! 🤪

[@xelacad]

Can't wait to see them in Paris in February .... February .... God Damn !!

[@JaneDoe-tm2ex]

I feel like Helena pursued him rather than the other way around lmao

[@paoramos1273]

Same here

[@user-zm9re9zy3t]

@@paoramos1273 why he left her

[@IseaPixels]

Know and then i can feel those beauties this life belies and thats why... Thats why i am alive

[@elsylovesplacebo]

I can't wait to see him live on December!!! :D

[@amiyah1122]

I hope someone will find this comment in 2020 and know we are going through a Corona quarantine period.

[@arpitdas4263]

Here I am

[@sampole5014]

We still here

[@kiwipalace]

i read this as im procrastinating my working from home

[@YKULTRA]

2021

[@hanniacorena7657]

2021 may

[@Nikki17H]

I love love this man ❤❤😍😍

[@lab981]

This piece was great. Only gripe?- the recorded vocals dubbed over the live performances...wassup wit dat?

[@Enozzit]

*that's why I hold you* :)

[@Nikki17H]

Davide Venditti That is my next tattoo. Fav song ever! ❤

[@OMARCM26]

paul banks - arise awake

[@88Ramone]

I just love Paul Banks and Interpol!!! They have inspired my own animated band, 'The Glumsters',..check them out!!

[@lenaarc]

mami taking care of his pretty son! XD

[@ed-edd-n-eddy]

Last I checked he didn't have any shows in Chicago. So Paul if you are reading this comment please come to Chicago. Thank you.

[@delonge5000]

07:18 pretty awkward

[@ahmetcangokceer]

That subway is a porno...

[@squiremuldoon5462]

"ill sue you" lol

[@amiraLOVErasmus]

Va a estar demasiado genial el disco !!!!!!!!!!! Lo quiero :DDD !!

[@jip1000]

cant believe he liked rapmusic.. but who im i to judge, i liked 'the offspring'

[@alexcukier4946]

***** I saw that on wikipedia and im like hmmm... so i looked it up and sure enough, paul banks, singer of such deeps songs like "PDA", "Obstacle 1", "Evil", and "not even jail", all songs about suicide, rape, and depression, has a mixtape entitles... "Everybody on my dick like they supposed to be". Nice.

[@lillianf.5021]

Fuck you, offspring is still good haha.

[@obstaclespecialist54]

6:02 How sweet

[@BrandonHeilBHB]

Haha Yes! I can see myself in the crowd!

[@KateDeLaVie]

Not had much dealings with Interpol myself knew an emi guy he died though, I'm labelling this guy as new David Bowie soundings! I like him he's a hard worker it shows. I'd love to work wiv him in person but you know me it's people come to me wales is beautiful after all but I'm definitely choosing la over New York these days!

[@Alucardko]

i want this in sub spanish

[@llickthestars]

Marry me already.

[@mtchll_chndlr]

get carlos back in interpol plz

[@happymusarana]

💙

[@amwsound]

Hell yeah Mortician!

[@KateDeLaVie]

Much like me according to Sonos interview

[@Ifoundthisoffensive]

Paul Banks and I wear the same striped shirt!

[@KateDeLaVie]

Anyway I got some new subscriptions this morning thankyou but I gotta go now gonna complain about a toffee apple if ya wanna know

[@danielknowles4502]

Is that Action Bronson at 05:21 ? lol

[@where7847]

pauls strat needs more pickups

[@interpoluk]

Or maybe the Subway !

[@fogarina1]

[@hollydavids3853]

6:57 scary chick.

[@obstaclespecialist54]

Matador does not help matters

[@petarmolnar14]

Action Bronson was there (the guy with the beard and a cap)?

[@UhHellandDoomIguess]

Woah hanging with a dude that loves mortician rep that New York death metal!

[@diri.solidariti]

at about 13:05 Paul talks about a guitar playing style of some sort, "Daniel coming in with a 'hommy/omi' line" or something. What is the word exactly? and what is it? Can anybody tell me?

[@craftspell]

I believe he said harmony line

[@humaninterface6578]

lol

[@yoavbanai4009]

Hi guys, Who knows where can I get the hat that Poul banks is wearing ? Or who makes it ?

[@sandhanitizer15]

Sleep tight, grim right

[@ma.paolagarciagomez9337]

Iry sound?

[@theplourde]

What's the song around 2:15?

[@cezarsilva8678]

arise,awake

[@humaninterface6578]

people who look like starlets taking pictures of him all the time for like 1000 times in a small venue is really weird and insensitive towards Paul, the real fans who actualy care about his music come at 9:00

[@MikhailBarachashvili]

კაცი კაცური!:d

[@KateDeLaVie]

I'd like to buy it is it out

[@ytelika]

6:47 - 6:50 jajaja XD

[@coyel]

is it Shut Up flavour?

[@leonbode1748]

7:00 Brendon Urie?

[@alexzep52]

Please help me! What's the name of that song at 2:09

[@garrettlemieux4620]

Mortician homie lol