Pharrell Williams and The Roots Create a Song Piece by Piece (Extended) | The Tonight Show

Pharrell Williams talks about making his LEGO documentary Piece by Piece and shares what he wants people to take from the documentary before working with The Roots to create a song.
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Pharrell Williams and The Roots Create a Song Piece by Piece (Extended) | The Tonight Show
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[@Pharrell]

A joy to see you, Jimmy 🙏🏾

[@andrescastaneda7460]

My guy skateboard P 🖖🏽

[@brendenchee16]

I can't wait!

[@mitridatevieupatore4116]

Yooooooo P ❤❤❤

[@MariaGalanis]

@pharrell you're amazing! bought your lego, i'm a big doodles supporter and lover, too! you are a creative genius!!

[@ScottThePisces]

Man please come out with your own "Jeen Yuhs" style documentary of your career. The fans wanna see all the real footage of those times. You and Chad are an inspiration to so many.

[@Wallflowerpm]

It’s never too late whether you’re 8 or 80. Now is better than never. 😭 😭 😭 I love him so much !

[@konteoumar6092]

I agree. this is priceless and needed Ed from a musician 😢😢

[@djpham1]

I Love Pharrell's gratitude. I'm working on being more grateful because it has so many amazing benefits.

[@olivergarrick1175]

pharell william is inspiring he such a brilliant artist with a genuine beautiful soul 💙.

[@stuartthomas5025]

lego....lego ffs

[@R1ckyWithA1]

@@stuartthomas5025lego is dope

[@melleydee]

The Roots have been with Jimmy for so so long and I'd love to see some more about them as individuals... I miss that keyboard guy when he did his sorry notes when they'd zoom in on his face haha that was the best, they are so talented

[@motherlove202]

That's James. He does that on Fridays when Jimmy writes his weekly thank you notes

[@olihhayes]

They're featured in the show pretty often, mostly when they play games

[@huffhouse2]

James Poyser is an incredible musician and songwriter. You should look him up. He's probably been involved in something you absolutely love, and you didn't even know it.

[@melleydee]

@@huffhouse2 this excites me greatly! Thank you so much for sharing

[@kornsin]

Being "Lego'd" to me is the equivalent of being "Muppet'd" or sonically being "Weird Al'd". I absolutely feel his understanding of being known for not what you can give but others can appreciate.

[@sarahvenable4710]

Yes!!!

[@olivergarrick1175]

Piece by piece is an incredible record im excited about this film cant wait to listen to the colourful soundtrack.

[@natasha-js]

My main takeaway from this was: Pharrell Williams is 51???

[@janelle9707]

Damn!

[@nezzyt4409]

I knew he wasn't as young as he looked but didn't realize he was 51. That's wild!

[@reeree5259]

51?!?!??

[@larrymarshall8900]

He looks like he's 35 not 51 damn black don't crack at all.

[@chriscabiling4118]

He has a few videos circulating where he takes skin care super seriously :)

[@TyB1280]

His voicemail analogy was awesome. Hats off to you sir - I completely understand now 😎

[@TekForce]

I watched this movie and cried several times because as an artist you can relate to the passion it feels to make what you truly love and it was so relatable to me.

[@patriciapatriciagray-thorp9574]

Wow.....he is 51 years of age! He is ageless....🎉🎉🎉

[@morbidmanmusic]

He looks his age.

[@SamuelOsereme-jv6zm]

Pharrell is One of my favorites❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@Leticia-fh6rf]

I have always loved Pharell

[@dakotac180]

Seems like such a sweet chill human. My mom always says now is the best time and you can do anything at any age (she is a nurse). I hold these statements to be so true. I love him automatically making roots do a song.

[@Stephan__ox.]

Pharrell is smart. Somehow through that Lego toy he will be immortalised

[@morbidmanmusic]

Because all the thousands of hours of Media didn't already do that.

[@alexjh47]

Please, please, please, have a Lego version of Nardwaur in the documentary

[@CappuccinoBabino]

HONESTLY!!!!!!!

[@malloreeboone]

he speaks with so much passion ugghhhhh I love!!

[@vyralwd]

Found out about the movie through this interview and saw it today. Loved it. Could see several people grooving in their seats during the movie. Such an energetic and fun soundtrack. I had no idea how many people collaborated with Pharrell over the years. Thanks Pharrell and Jimmy!

[@Goatchild90]

That part about hearing an hour of your own voicemails puts a new spin on musicians seeing/hearing themselves all the time (esp the popular ones, that aren't egomaniacs anyway)

[@XZaundreaHiggins]

Piece by piece was a great movie it was so dope and fun that when Pharrell was telling his story with Lego pieces! 😊😄😇 and on October 11th right before my birthday and it’s coming up on October 12th!

[@alewisscott]

"Now is better than never!" Beautiful words and a great inspiration. Pharrell is awesome!

[@YoshiBugatti]

“Wealth is of the heart and mind, not the pocket.” 🖖

[@SVUE-jj9jc]

This is cool. I always been a fan of this dude. Crazy talented 👏

[@jordanfarrar4890]

Pharrell is awesome! Does lots of work in the community for kids without cameras just to be seen. My guy is a real one!

[@ModPhreak]

Lego is so great and the company is also really good, not only as a Danish person, but having used it since early childhood.

[@patriciapatriciagray-thorp9574]

Big fan of Pharrall Williams .... he is so gifted🎉🎉🎉 music, clothing, design...creator🎉🎉🎉

[@lloydlee5905]

@pharrell, as a young dude growing up i always the swag and the music its definitely unique and i understand the thought given to every track.

[@mztscrazytown1463]

can't wait to see this legomentary!

[@scottieblaze1]

Nice work, Pharrell. You are inspirational, hopefully to us all!

[@Alejandra-zu2rp]

Wow!! Agree, now is a better world ❤

[@SharonShin-i4o]

Awesome interview with Pharrell Williams!! Can't wait to see the movie!!!

[@Tarottess]

Both of them are lookin' great, nice segment

[@lynetteminute]

Some sentiment I needed to hear right now. Will be checking out the doc too, leave it to Pharrell to put a fresh spin on something.

[@SleepyHollow-s3r]

Soo Much Love & Hope it’s never too late to Start to Build ur Dreams Piece by Piece.

[@terencew7716]

Pharrell is a musical genius

[@dx_1]

Here's a song we totally didn't plan in advance lol. The band were just making up a melody, Pharrell basically did nothing but count them in 😂

[@VladBogdan]

I didn't know that to create a song you just have to tell the musician to play in 4..3..2..1! You're a genius, Pharrell Williams, you're a genius.

[@rafzero]

yup its as easy as that lol

[@oscarcruz8595]

🤣

[@jrelldun]

breh

[@ilmari23]

I love Pharrell’s mind and heart. A genius talent, One of One !

[@TheTaurean]

VA 757 STAND UP‼️One of the greatest from my hometown and my favorite producer of all time. 👏🏾

[@YoshiBugatti]

🖖

[@catherinewandera8790]

Notice how Jimmy didn't do his incessant random laughs. Just goes to show how profound Pharrell's words were. Twas time to listen without interrupting. 👍

[@CarDrawingsByErik]

Pharrell is a genius and he's 51 and that's really hard to believe :)

[@LeahTVdotcom]

@ 4:28 mins he coins a phrase ‘Now is better then never’ Pharrell Williams 🔥🎼✍🏾🕉 this should be a mantra. Took my 9 year old 🎉 to see Piece by Piece in Hawaii he gave it a 8. 😂 rating . I love it🎥🎼🎬. To all the creatives on the film , a evolution in story telling. 😱 mahalo and meric. Leah Tunkara

[@traciberry5141]

❤ Jimmy just let him talk, which is how we know Jimmy loves and respects him

[@LeahTVdotcom]

This is the best interview 🎥🎬✍🏾Pharrell Williams has so much command of the English language . Took my nine year old to see Piece by Piece yesterday ❤️💕🤪✈️🇺🇸🎉. Leah Tunkara

[@hangswithchristian]

Pharrell is seems like such a humble dude

[@NellieKAdaba]

Yes, but Kelis accused him of something, not paying her for her work or something.

[@ardail.eternal1]

Everyone’s in this, No Diddy

[@brokenbuffalo5608]

cant wait to see how this ages in the next year

[@dezmondharris3644]

Great to see you, Pharrell Williams!!

[@bluenotez3234]

Jacket dope asf 🔥🔥🔥

[@morbidmanmusic]

That's the same thing they said about "members only" jackets.

[@KaneJanke2]

@@morbidmanmusicbro only comments negativity

[@Anvar2308]

Prolly cost like 100 000$

[@nessasound]

Already saw it! Amazing film❤️🕊️🙏🏾

[@John-z1t6y]

Best man in the world!

[@wilbertmatos4156]

Man, I love this man…

[@tanchauvan8600]

So HAPPY to see Pharrell with this interview. Thank You.

[@Dev1nci]

Pharrell literally just told the roots an intro riff and then, okay you do everything else 😂😂

[@venadacent7696]

I'm looking forward to seeing Piece By Piece

[@lyndxnjoel6917]

3:18 why no Puffy?

[@SSJQ127]

I think his schedule is booked right now.

[@johnchukwumah1643]

Do you know any song or track he worked on for P.Diddy or anyone affiliated with Bad Boy Records? Must you inject BS?

[@fearnloathingingeneral]

Puffy died in 1999. There's only Diddy now.

[@stephengreater1689]

He's trying to compete with Lenny Kravits for the fountain of youth vibe.

[@killasic]

He's Zest fully clean! That dude is the living embodiment of Zesty!

[@betelguese422]

Salute to Pharrell! Very inspiring.

[@visariosorino8034]

To the person reading this, even though I don't know you. I wish you the best of what life has to offer 🙏 ❤😊👋

[@tatidarko1]

Likewise! 😊

[@Davidartking]

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Post something that is related to the video

[@bryannguyen8440]

@@tatidarko1hate wise .

[@icaptureditforyou]

i hope you get the attention irl that you're looking for on the internet.

[@elenebarnhill4321]

Pharrell is so talented❤

[@dracosduckus]

This sounds good!

[@lance31415]

I love that the Lego album was a blurry Songs in the Key of Life (front & back) - that's next level detail.

[@DarkPesco]

Mr Williams didn't create anything but (maybe) the first little jingle... everything else he just counted in and they did their own thing when they were told...I sat through that whole video waiting for THAT!??!

[@evannovotny]

They’re playing a song that he made. They just rehearsed it beforehand.

[@fernandoayala2477]

Legend

[@NtombiziniTsiyane]

I love Pharrell Williams music

[@GodsMemeTV]

1:50 - Pharell 8:20 - Lego Pharrell 😂😂

[@joyfullyjoy4485]

Sooooo COOL!!!!!!

[@c_notedogg459]

Beautiful

[@Lazoris-e7o]

IT REALLY IS NEVER TOO LATE UNLESS YOU’RE DEAD…START🙏🏽🦋🎥✨💫

[@CWooly]

Well said!!!!

[@lonbub6832]

It’s Sk8brd P 💜 Fresh from Hot Ones 🎉

[@Debra-s3j]

Gratitude 💯✌️

[@MrTee12]

Cool segment

[@isaiahkettles6701]

Dope He is the one!!!

[@karmencummings9754]

Thanks ❤

[@Star-u3t1l]

amazing jam session

[@ThomasGOAL]

Can't wait for lego Daft Punk set

[@ObinnaOkerekeocha-vr5po]

THE ROOTS = THE BEST!

[@brodydalle_]

My crush since N. E. R. D eraaaa

[@Abbekej]

He talks about its never to late for your dream, you're being held captive by your mind, this and that bullshit.. But he forgets to mention the number one most important thing that only one rapper I know has talked about, 2pac: "Money gave me confidence to achieve more",period.

[@Wordsareprayers]

Tupac got shot. He had “ thug life” tattooed on his stomach. He also got shot…in the nut. And maybe he was low down…maybe🤓

[@eddiehomesick1547]

? whats your point?

[@jrelldun]

He didn't always have money though.

[@morbidmanmusic]

Money doesn't make the artist. Usually only ruins them.

[@YoshiBugatti]

Money only exacerbates who you already are and is only a TOOL to “achieve your achievements” 🖖

[@reza_dc2]

he's going down with Diddy , just wait.

[@LeahTVdotcom]

Brilliant ❤, aloha from Maui. Leah Tunkara

[@HalftimeBackflip]

Piece by piece

[@adam32634]

PIECE BY PIECE 🎶🎶🗣🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Grimesitty]

He's such a cool dude

[@alexhaynes7220]

When is the album out

[@ThomasAllal]

Been a huge fan since childhood. The situation with Chad is weird though. Neptunes / NERD > Pharrell

[@shehastwosmiles]

Dope

[@thejoeyjoey]

damn pharrell just made the roots make their best song lol

[@TheLegendaryKuru]

Pharrell should host this show.

[@judegraham463]

if I new it was as easy as that I would have also been a top 10 Pop Producer years ago!

[@andrew-nq6ci]

❤ congratulations 👏

[@Santana_Art]

Pharrell’s the greatest

[@iheardmyhappinessgotyoumad3571]

Lego documentary is genius.

[@rasmussuni3862]

Piece by piece 💪

[@Uplift2023]

Should have asked Pharrell why he waited hours after people purchased tickets for "Something In The Water" only to cancel it. He and his organizers WAISTED everyone's time. People stood in line for HOURS.

[@kincamell2]

Thank You All

[@DerekHoscorner]

Jimmy Fallon Pharrell Williams the roots song awesomeness job interview

[@05assahse]

Pharell is dope

[@splintronic5052]

Pharrell is cool but awesome with Chad Hugo