Better Oblivion Community Center Interview - Conor Oberst & Phoebe Bridgers (2019)

[@MichaelTaylorYT]

5:45 Conor refers to himself as "ya boi"

[@danielashley98]

thank you

[@StarDustSeb]

THANK YOU

[@mossbot5347]

this shook up my world

[@light_and_sound]

Lol. He enjoys doing that.

[@PetiteMadchen]

Is anyone else mesmerized by how shiny phoebe’s hair is?

[@Pluralofvinylisvinyls]

I prefer the brunette, she’s a beautiful woman

[@kramercapriati]

I love stories of singer/songwriters working with their childhood favorites...What a feeling that must be for them....

[@boomeradley8748]

from the sounds of it she was never even a real fan..... her "friend" was

[@jaclynmorrison9839]

5:00 I feel like shes writing moon song mentally as she looks at him

[@HJOTech]

holy

[@cz9790]

This feels so awkward. It's feels like a couple that got asked to be on "A dating game" but between when they said yes and signed the contract they broke up.

[@mynameiskikko13]

the interviewer could've asked better questions

[@mattyjyo89]

Did they date?

[@stephaniemorgan5522]

@@mattyjyo89 yes

[@whitneybanis9282]

@@stephaniemorgan5522 SOURCE????

[@stephaniemorgan5522]

@@whitneybanis9282 phoebe

[@whizzardblizzard5696]

They definitely look like the cool uncle and the edgy niece

[@theesweetscience2084]

She blows me away

[@mattyjyo89]

Hit me up

[@maguilamarque5663]

they were dating lmao

[@marsoblivi0n945]

Edgy narcissistic untalented niece.

[@JohnnyNiteTrain]

@@maguilamarque5663I believe it

[@alexstewart839]

This is one of those collaborations where'd I'd be equally happy listening to a new album three years from now or twelve years from now. I get the impression that Phoebe Bridgers must be a very generous collaborator. She's really brought out/been present for the best aspects of a solid range of songwriting partners.

[@kickliquid]

20:34 as a musician that never became a "rockstar" the answer for me is yes.

[@mattyjyo89]

You're a Rockstar

[@steviem5199]

Thanks for being so honest guys.

[@mattyjyo89]

You're welcome

[@myessyallyahamericus8405]

1999 koos café santa ana me and maybe 7 other people were in the building watching bright eyes give the most terrifying passionate masterpiece of a performance that i was amazed that conor survived as he looked like he was in the process of a suicide final goodbye with a eery sadness that was as captivating as anything kurt cobain had ever unleashed on stage. i told my uncle i had just seen the most amazing funeral in rock history. one with survivors.

[@boomeradley8748]

phoebe bridgers could NEVER

[@ElliotZacharowicz]

Oh hai mark

[@LIamaLlama554]

Elliot Zacharowicz best comment

[@hedvigjohansson7964]

I'm screeammmming

[@Jordys_Cursed_Camera]

I love Conor Oberst's music because the lyrics can mean something to one person and something totally different to someone else.

[@MatthewHedgesEntertainment]

Great interview, this collaboration is my fav thing

[@polliefam4258]

The craziest part of this video is that Coner writes the melodies first!? And it informs the lyrics? 🤯 I for sure thought he writes poems and the music is almost an afterthought, it’s the opposite and maybe that’s why he’s so good

[@amora_obscura]

I think most songwriters do that. Off the top of my head, John Darnielle, Sufjan Stevens, Joanna Newsom, and Julia Holter all write melodies first

[@xale7593]

beautiful humble creative beings

[@SaintMartins]

The parallels to the movie "A Star Is Born" are uncanny. You have an older male artist who teams up with a much younger female, collaborates & goes on tour with her. He's depressed & has a plethora of issues. She's an up and coming artist who continually gets more popular & out shines him. The only piece missing is that they aren't dating.

[@asburysmith6257]

please. i mean shes cool but.. . she'll never out shine conor. his lyrical abilities blow that skank out the water.

[@diananguyen9421]

Asbury Smith skank?

[@relentlesslytalkingtoapc7115]

What the fuck people...? This kind of desperate sad nolifers wandering around the comment sections of videos of even the best acts and just spilling hate will never stop being shocking to me

[@trishanichole8440]

@MrRight James I've never heard a bad vocal from her so I don't know what you were listening to. She's good.

[@megastar118]

they are dating now

[@loganehat2507]

Phoebe keeps looking to Conor after she gets asked a question, her typical initial response to a question is *smiles* I don’t know uhmmm *stares at conor* then starts answering what she thinks Conor would want her to say, and then she looks back at Conor to check and see if he is giving her any positive reinforcement with his body language (which, spoiler alert, he never does) lol while phoebe is answering a question Conor looks like he’s completely checked out, staring at the same place, no racial movement or head nods or anything it’s hilarious

[@srsucioguapodelsur8845]

“No racial movement”

[@DougerArt]

@@srsucioguapodelsur8845 he doesn't turn black during the questions, is what he meant, you know, like normal people do

[@mcwarn323]

I agree. She's 15 years his junior and obviously looks up to him but it's painful to watch her (@5:00) expression change when she admits to writing about herself and then looks at him only to have him say, "yeah, ..." I'm a big fan of Connor's work but what a douche move. But then he does eventually come around to give her due props.

[@evelynmockridge3337]

i think she can answer the questions she’s doing it from her own brain ? they’re doing a joint interview ?

[@brighteyes1158]

You know they’re dating right?

[@ryanjavierortega8513]

They look so good together, come on!

[@Cinnamineral]

Seriously!!

[@matthewmerry2679]

So psyched to see their show in Carrboro.

[@carlhewitt5958]

Wanted to go, but was sold out.

[@donaldholman9070]

They are both so great. Thank you.

[@tattoofthesun]

Conor’s got a sweet turquoise pendant on - love that they are ok with telling us how songs get made

[@livk3928]

AMAZING LOVELY PEOPLE

[@marklandau365]

^^nailed it^^

[@vinyltone4970]

Absolutely!

[@adreamytealfox8562]

a popular opinion is that their own music is better than it is put together, but i personally think it will get better as conors knowledge and wisdom of this shitty world slowly leaks into pheobes perception

[@bryceflores3879]

Conor casually walks into the room on mushrooms, damn.

[@pedrothelion120]

please, its just weed

[@pumacaine]

sometimes you have to tap into the astral plane

[@Danny__Noble]

Pedro The Lion they were referencing a specific quote in the interview lol. I like your name btw

[@Christian_Luczejko]

She’s so elf-like. Biggest crush since I was 16 and in love with Hailey Williams.

[@d0gcore]

dude same! my big 2 lmao

[@Christian_Luczejko]

dogcore be my gbf?

[@d0gcore]

@@Christian_Luczejko sure hahah

[@certainperfectratio]

Is it me or are these questions vague and generic? Does he know who Conor is? Would have been interesting to hear questions informed by Bright Eyes songs, etc.

[@boomeradley8748]

does SHE know who Conor is? because she gave such empty answers to his thoughtful questions.... her answers were the only vague and generic part of this conversation

[@JonPanDrum]

I just love them both so much

[@arnold-hu4vk]

at 17:12 the possession of Conor takes place.

[@edwise4543]

Am I the only one who thinks that Conor is hopelessly in love with Phoebe?

[@ervinrussell510]

I mean... who isn't?

[@PraetorClaudius]

How could you not be?

[@QuintinSarren]

I feel like its the other way around.

[@hedvigjohansson7964]

Ed Wise Isn't Conor married?

[@keyakilove]

hope phoebe brings back the pink

[@mattyjyo89]

I hope she wears a skeleton onesie

[@bryanmmusic]

John Frusciante and River Phoenix.

[@ImSoLament]

🤣

[@robbank8027]

She has bigger hands then Conor. She is a big girl.

[@medula]

Conor is probably talking about David Dondero, a veteran songwriter who was a major influence on his sound and affect.

[@eman5413]

now I want to know which other ones of his brilliant lyrics were inspired by mushrooms.

[@tashuntka]

A delightful Insight to their music....and romantic state(s) 😍.... And Phoebe, well what's not to love ? 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@woodlockflick1436]

Such an endearing personality

[@mame2793]

omg her hair colour really suits her rips and her eyelid so beautiful

[@p0ison_0ak33]

as someone whos been invested in anything and everything CO/BE, i love BOCC, but this time gap is like, ummm did this even happen, they seem so happy? then lockdown, then the grueling tour BE has been on since 2021 for DITWW, saw them 2 times on this tour and his energy was, flippy floopy, once in forest hills queens (weird energy but i was on lsd lol)maybe

[@dancinggold17]

So true on the last question. Count Kellam is so amazing and in my opinion better than Jeff Buckley. His songwriting, singing, musicianship, and performing is so insanely great. When I see some of the crap that wins Grammys and sells out tours I can't believe it.

[@steventaylor2495]

John frusciante stunt double!

[@uTube359]

yes!!! :D

[@walnutavacadolovely]

woah, true, never noticed that until now!

[@will6176]

Love them shedding awareness on virtue signaling and posturing esp. in the circles they run in probably. lovve them :)

[@YellerBirds]

Conor bright eyed to start interview and answers how he is doing. Interviewer then says, "So where I want to start" and it is a loss, which you can see... Not many understand, what we want to talk about now.

[@Newfire64]

What??

[@kingcobrajfsofficial]

Put down the pipe, bud.

[@YellerBirds]

@@kingcobrajfsofficial I like Zack L's reply, it's funny. You sound like someone into the military. Like talking to you will make you lift your big gun. As if shooting someone helps. You know what I mean; I don't want to feel like a metaphor is too "out there" for you.

[@cooper-dj7jc]

hey do you know if god is dead?

[@adreamytealfox8562]

lmfao poor conor is a sucker for pheobes emo voice, and she's just like "thanksss budddyyyy $cha ching$$"

[@justindsalinas]

A Dreamy Teal Fox chilllll omg

[@boomeradley8748]

no literally

[@StarDustSeb]

EYEM CANF BREATH I LOWE EM

[@okayjosem]

She has pushed him to be a better writer, I think.

[@Lua-vm8xj]

He was a great writer before, but maybe Phoebe inspired him.

[@HolyHubcap]

I think it’s the other way around

[@HolyHubcap]

Phoebe is also great though

[@terrence8007]

Conor is the Bob Dylan of this generation. What are you talking about? He has been doing this since he was 14 or younger.

[@MS-he3wz]

I really love Phoebe and think she's a great songwriter but Conor has been among the best songwriters of this generation.for two decades now, so I respectfully disagree with that statement.

[@Danny__Noble]

Does he usually not wear a wedding ring or is he not married anymore?

[@michaelzorn3881]

p sure him and Corina are done

[@Danny__Noble]

Michael Zorn Drake meme. Corina “nah” Phoebe Bridgers “Yeah”

[@jakeminch31]

17:20 🙃

[@emiliagreen4726]

This comment section is dumb wild

[@GrinGillis]

He tapping that? How could you not?

[@rae1467]

??? is he on something orrrr???

[@kickliquid]

secret

[@77livelove]

Usually

[@Nalinalinali]

Pretty sure he almost always is high on something XD

[@kelb6073]

He's an alcoholic and probably on drugs. Not in this interview maybe. But he's definitely not sober.

[@mattyjyo89]

If phoebe would just kiss me

[@mattheinz7075]

he looks so insanely old now wow

[@WillStephen1977]

Killer I love it

[@skellvarnsen23]

rad

[@charlieclark3127]

Happy to be here... Reminds me of Julien Baker’s song? lol

[@DH-mf2qt]

it is ironic that we have found a way to mobilize the support of everyday working class people to fund decent and sound political candidates to support grass roots organizations and to mobilize communities to be helpful and now our point of contention is that we humans are feeling so good about that , that its self congratulatory. hahahhahaaa. Posting pictures at a MLK march or a benefit for Standing Rock is considered as silly as too many selfies. Too many reflections on ones self ones own life ones own work. It is interesting when artists feel this because we are in the business of communicating but also the business of self. In my experience in the early days of socal media the people who were offended by activists were apathetic people who needed a scape goat. Is it the oppositte now? I wonder

[@getupmydarling]

Omg just kiss already

[@mrstack6424]

No

[@9Greyskies]

Poetry

[@billmeesenger1599]

She is one of the most beautiful women I've ever seen in my life. And I don't like blondes. And of course she's also the most intelligent and talented musician. I'm also 54 and white and male

[@j.p.roofer3407]

Put it back in your pants, Bill.

[@angel-gu8co]

wouldn't expect any less from a 54 year old white man

[@marsoblivi0n945]

@@angel-gu8coyour obtuse and the comment says more about you than the guys comment.

[@edb2731]

long hair conor is worst conor look sorryyyyyy

[@user-rc1my2xc3s]

I love it!

[@worldofpaisen]

it grows on you no pun intended

[@alelimacus9773]

Agree but still love him soo

[@meintablet9690]

I like the long hair. Looks maturs and arty. I didnt really like his earlier emo hairstyle. But it doesnt matter as long as we all enjoy his beautiful music.

[@KizCat]

prefer him with long hair for sure.

[@davidkariu]

LIKE LIKE LIKE LIKE LIKE. JESUS.

[@vinyltone4970]

Yes, it gets tiresome to listen to.

[@rashotcake6945]

Like chill

[@dfrizzle7174]

Love Conor, but they both need to take the word "like" out of their vocabulary. Like, like, like, like, like.

[@embee5375]

Your opinion has been noted.

[@Youknowbynow]

He knows what he's doing

[@cassie1750]

who care boomer

[@sandrabecht4489]

Music for the woke internet mob

[@bigfatamishbob6935]

i don't know what that means

[@rashotcake6945]

@@bigfatamishbob6935 it means they’re salty and contrarian

[@JaymePaladino]

What the hell is she talking about? That's a really simple line and he doesn't do anything on social media has set up charity concerts. Her voice is pretty but I don't think she knows what a metaphor is. Or listened to any Bright Eyes songs really. She said her favorite song is "bad blood" and I guarantee you she only took that because the album title is called Noise Floor: Rarities. A lot of people won't know it. The record is awesome too. Her voice really is pretty but it pretty but she's not talented enough to be playing with Conor Oberst. I hope he does a catch and release with this one.

[@friendofthedevil]

lol quite the conspiracy theory about why she'd say she like the song Bad Blood. I'm sure she absolutely went reading the song lists of albums she hasn't "listened to really" just so she could name a rarity as a fave song. 🙄 You can just say you aren't a fan lol it doesn't need to come in the form of accusing the musician of being... a poser or something? Anyway, thanks for mentioning Bad Blood, haven't listened to that in years and it's a good one!

[@boomeradley8748]

i couldn't agree more with this comment THANK YOU

[@boomeradley8748]

what you said about her voice being "pretty" is so accurate, her vocals lack the emotional depth to be on Conor's level.....when Conor Oberst sings i feel EVERYTHING and when Phoebe Bridgers sings i feel NOTHING

[@termsofusepolice]

If Bright Eyes had in ANY way even REMOTELY reminded me of Neil Young or Joni Mitchell I might have become a fan. Or at least a tolerator. All I heard was an even worse version of Dashboard Confessional.

[@rashotcake6945]

Connor too often gets dismissed bc of his emo tendencies. Emoness isn’t necessarily bad

[@emilyreynoldsx3]

Back to bed grandpa

[@boomeradley8748]

i'm a die hard Conor Oberst and Bright Eyes fan but i COMPLETELY agree that her comparing him to Neil Young and Joni Mitchell was painfully inaccurate and just soooo off base.... she lost me immediately when she said "he sounds similar to" because Conor has always had more of his own sound and wasn't really copying anyone..... Phoebe just doesn't get it and the way she answers these questions makes that glaringly evident

[@marsoblivi0n945]

@@boomeradley8748she’s a typical untalented narcissistic poser.