St. Vincent INTERVIEW

[@briguyhenny6923]

Can’t believe Fantano had Saint Vincent on and didn’t ask once about living in 1600s France

[@NINI-xc6my]

and about all the schools and hospitals named after her...probably to remain her indie Image.

[@larryscheller2476]

I can't believe she didn't mention Berklee School Of Music like she always does

[@greg6025]

the hospital i was born in was hers lol

[@louduva9849]

@@larryscheller2476 She's asked about it - don't blame her.

[@chanceForNotBeingRapper]

basically she is the musical madonna of the 1600s. I am really confused Assassin's Creed the video game didn't cover her

[@ZachBobBob]

What a queen. Also I think this is Anthony's best interview so far. I've never in my life thought I'd hear Annie Clark explaining Fortnite to the Melon

[@cheesecakelasagna]

I was expecting it to be the other way round.

[@nick-kd2yx]

Shes very conversational; I like how she asks about Anthony as well

[@aalexandromoreno]

I think she's high. She loses train of thought a lot.

[@xiamarabrooks6759]

@@aalexandromoreno i read another interview where the interviewer had asked her a question but she was too stuck on the last one to notice. i think she just has a minor habit to lose train of thought

[@gpu213]

@@aalexandromoreno I think that's a bit of an assumption. More likely she's neurodivergent since she, yknow, literally mentioned that in the interview.

[@anandmahamuni5442]

​@@xiamarabrooks6759literally says she has ADHD

[@robbrown2]

St. Vincent is known to be an extremely private person, but wow, I feel like I know her after this interview. She is introspective, warm and humble.... and doesn't seem a bit standoffish. Great job interviewing her and reviewing her record, her comment "I feel very seen" says a lot.

[@Drew.Anderson]

The album may be a light to decent 9, but the glasses in this video are a STRONG 10

[@Ivanisasi]

Melon's shirt too

[@nachiketh3650]

OO

[@JonahUniverse]

He's a great interviewer and I love how chill his guests are and how they always nerd out over music with him

[@theelectricant98]

Agreed. I don't get when some people complain about that when it's what I like about this. Guests always seem comfortable and friendly

[@goncalomarques2711]

That's how I like interviews with musicians... when they just talk naturally

[@kaingates]

I think Fantano is a part of the new celebrity interview-style (Sean Evans, Nardwuar etc.) where they don’t interview to make headlines but the interview is the content. It has a lot to do with podcasts becoming what it is today where a conversation can become content. Therefore when you interview for KZbin/twitch the issue isn’t to get the interviewee to say something interesting but to engage them in an interesting topic.

[@kaingates]

@RyZombie619 I KNEW I should've included BRPP!

[@sickgringo007]

this one was really good but then the one with Damon Albarn was awful and cringy. just a really weird tension and every time Damon explained something he didn't get more into it but just went "hmm" and on to the next question. Luckily he only did this once here

[@idontknow-tn9jm]

good job, man. She seems like an awesome person, and that really came through in the interview. I do feel you came in a little overprepared at times - there were moments I felt she was trying to connect with you through some personal tangents, but you'd just steer the conversation back to your prepared questions about the album. There were also moments you were a bit looser and that felt like a nicer vibe.

[@Braydonut]

interview review

[@umraansyed]

Agreed

[@henryjones8287]

Feeling a strong 7 on this one

[@pvcv07]

I'd give this interview a 6.7

[@jeffchow6722]

i feel like melon is such a big fan boy of hers and moments of connection might seem pampering (especially when she's talking about boxing and it's hard for him to connect with it LOL)

[@branchdravidian]

Woahhhhh just saw the review, imagine my surprise lol. Anthony's like actually neck and neck with publications like pitchfork and shit, he's pulling huuuge interviews

[@pughuky5018]

pitchfork hasn't been relevant since like 2014 lmao

[@branchdravidian]

​@@pughuky5018 Sure, but even though a more avid music fan would get that sense, youtubers (and I'm assuming Anthony himself) have struggled more with the aspect of gaining legitimacy in the eyes of more established reviewers and older music fans. Getting banger interview after banger interview with really important people has to be changing a lot of critics' and naysayers' minds.

[@jamiewilson.420]

Their review of Daddy’s Home hurt to read, kinda changed my perception of them. I know they’ve had bad takes before (like any music publication) but this review was maybe the worst I’ve seen

[@scott8919]

@@jamiewilson.420 I just read the Pitchfork review. It really got odd towards the end when they decided to drag political issues into it and reaching for something to complain about.

[@Nonononono3844]

@@pughuky5018 _"But dissonance appears on Daddy’s Home whenever Clark’s louche time-traveling character collides with the political tensions of the present day. It’s odd, for example, that two songs on the album refer to calling “the cops,” or 911, in light of the past year’s uprisings against police brutality. A reference to Nina Simone’s “Mississippi Goddam” in “The Melting of the Sun” is similarly ill-considered. Like Hozier before her, Clark dilutes Simone’s fierce and intentional anti-racist activism by listing her alongside white celebrities. The album’s title track deploys a sticky bassline, a syncopated funk groove, and the voices of seasoned Black back-up singers Kenya Hathaway and Lynne Fiddmont to tell the story of Clark and her father, a white man who committed a white-collar crime. Why deploy the conventions of Black music to reckon with his sins? Why wear a mask at all?"_ holy shit dude

[@jayobsia4699]

Fresh off the release. God damn, Fantano.

[@Meowlico]

i know he's been hitting us with the ol' one two. Did the same with Brockhampton, Logic, and Oliver Tree ect.....

[@keaganshiva3323]

St Vincent getting inspired by 21 Savage is a fact that I didn't see coming 😂

[@swingAE86]

And Usman the UFC fighter!

[@Amalga]

timestamp?

[@ArmanNejadiOfficial]

Timestamp?

[@Whackadoo1]

She's also a big Kendrick Lamar and Erykah Badu fan. Our queen has fantastic taste 😍

[@maad1670]

7:47 the story

[@guilherme7722]

Annie's "🤙🤙" in the beginning was too cute

[@Trainy2]

I'm so happy she did that because I like doing that too

[@ffwlpe]

*YES!*

[@TripleEightss]

Trainy so does all of brazil

[@julianbell9161]

The idea of quoting an emoji is funny to me

[@cheesecakelasagna]

@@julianbell9161 It never even occurred to me until this moment lol

[@Catbb250]

It’s really nice to hear adults talk about their possible ADHD diagnoses. I was diagnosed late in life, and I have a hard time dealing with the accompanying depression and anxiety that plagues so many people with ADHD. I’m getting trough my university degree entirely on hyper focus and I hope that I can have a career that makes me happy. Great interview all around, really enjoyed it!

[@nontrivialdog]

Yeah it's awesome. I got diagnosed just last year. Also have depression & anxiety. I feel like my struggles are validated when people talk about their ADHD.

[@danieladams5132]

Hyper focusing can be a positive. Own it! ♥️

[@jasperfk]

ADHD has a crazy high comorbidity rate with a ton of other stuff, too.

[@kal3997]

timestamp?

[@jasperfk]

@@kal3997 it was like really close to the start

[@Neblin275]

I can’t believe I just watched Annie Clark explain how Fortnite works to Anthony Fantano. Today is a day for the history books.

[@kaisamsa]

Oh my god, i gasped when i saw the notification. Annie's so talented and so beautiful, one of the greatest artists of the new millenium (I've yet to hear the new album, though, pretty excited to do so). And Anthony, way to go man! You just keep raising your profile with these interviews. I mean, been watching your work since 2010 and it's just impressive to see what you've achieved. Congrats!

[@Goremocker]

The portion where she talks about trying to shift your perspective from self-criticism to the one shared by someone that loves you... I felt that.

[@YodasPapa]

That's a Jordan Peterson thing. Hm.

[@fluidikons]

@@YodasPapa that's a life thing that some public speakers including JP have discussed. Hmm

[@cheesecakelasagna]

@@fluidikons This. Tangent here but I was already pondering some kind of second death after death as a kid way even before I saw the movie Coco. And I don't think I've read as much other perspective on it that could led me to a direct path to the thought, just a personal little by little introspection thing.

[@cheesecakelasagna]

Also, timestamp regarding the OP please? Anyone?

[@nick-kd2yx]

Pitchfork embarrassed themselves with their new review

[@kirstieh8094]

INDEED

[@liamtahaney713]

Pitchfork is actually incapable of providing decent music criticism. But we're talking about them. So it works. It is exclusively an ad delivery device, and they drawn attention to themselves in their bad takes nische

[@vasvas8914]

like someone values their shitty opinion on anything

[@DavySolaris]

What was wrong with it?

[@riggamorrischan]

@@DavySolaris the quote “Clark dilutes Simone’s (referring to Nina Simone) fierce and intentional anti-racist activism by listing her alongside white celebrities.” from the review kind of sums up how laughable it is

[@xShamanx]

This is such a great interview. She is so nice and cool! Brilliant artist.

[@gabrielmontoya1407]

Anthony scoring a St. Vincent interview! Oh shoot excited to watch this!

[@lazymountain]

I love the fact that fantanos hard work and personality is surpassing grammys and brit awards! Especially with all the amazing artists he's interviewing. He really cares which shows and is much much appreciated

[@UMadBro13]

FANTANO HOLDING ON TO THE "BUSIEST MUSIC NERD" WITH A CHAMPIONS FUCKIN VICE GRIP I love you melon please keep doing what you're doing

[@sicemdawgs47]

How nice of Street Vicent to take an interview with a cantaloupe

[@te9591]

Street vincent?

[@Ponchy]

@@te9591 excuse me it was Street VICENT lolol

[@te9591]

@@Ponchy why can't Anthony Fantano and Annie Clarke get along? A: Because they Cantelope.

[@ts4gv]

Street Peter! Street Peter!!

[@raiden2369]

@@te9591 underrated

[@uw4ntsum342]

Anthony comparing Annie's Fortnite strategy to the battle of Normandy is possibly the strangest simile I've ever come across.

[@hgp0tat0]

Holy shit I thought this was a meme until he actually brought it up

[@cheesecakelasagna]

Timestamp please?

[@aa-jl9fm]

@@cheesecakelasagna 58:08

[@cheesecakelasagna]

@@aa-jl9fm thank you for your service

[@aa-jl9fm]

@@cheesecakelasagna i gatchu fam

[@ApocalypseMoose]

Mommy and dad finally together at last.

[@ApocalypseMoose]

@@Joe_____7 look mom im famous

[@Spiderboyish]

I guess you could say that... Daddy's Home

[@bigwilly21]

anthony is mommy fs

[@chellelaw667]

@@bigwilly21 yes, yes he is

[@JZ5U]

I like how through these interviews are. Its like youre making them do some self-reflection on their music and self, possibly making them realise things they subconsciously were doing.

[@elirodrigues8139]

I keep coming back to this interview its so good. I hope we get another one when All Born Screaming comes out🤞

[@ffwlpe]

she's just so phenomenally pretty on this promotional photoshoots for the album

[@daltonlunn1653]

I felt like she was intentionally supposed to look a little down and out in the promo She looks better otherwise imo

[@te9591]

Shes a babe.

[@i.hold.vertigo2329]

I come back to this interview every few months. It would be cool to hear Annie on a podcast of her own. She has a great voice and even better insights.

[@steelecinemaweddings]

She's such a beautiful soul. Love her entire vibe, and the album was so authentic and smooth.

[@Nervjc]

Honestly this is the only Fantano interview I've watched in its entirety and I don't even listen to St Vincent that much lol, but I was completely captivated. She's brilliant

[@jens2049]

Me too

[@malcolmz2360]

Fantano seemed a bit starstruck in this one. Can't blame him. ;)

[@alisonalbright1756]

listening to Annie talk about her strategy in FortNite was the most delightful thing I've heard all week.

[@slow-mover12745]

This is by far the most fun interview the melon has ever done.

[@rektyrektingson4668]

fr! it feels like a podcast

[@lyleugleman9799]

Annie is officially the most based human being on the planet for bringing up stevie wonder and steely dan within the first five minutes

[@junelith]

annie explaining fortnight for 10 minutes was something i was definitely NOT expecting from this interview 😭😭😭

[@sircharlesbarkley7061]

she’s so pretty

[@QuirionIsHere]

Touch grass

[@sircharlesbarkley7061]

@@QuirionIsHere you have two first names your opinion is not valid

[@sarah5885]

@@QuirionIsHere bb just cause you learnt a phrase on the internet doesn't mean you have to use it in reply to comments where it doesn't even fit. Have you thought about how you might be the one who should touch some grass?

[@diogocorrea4119]

She saying that she felt seen in the first minutes and it going over Melon's head (that she meant she felt understood rather than exposed), was awkward for me for some reason

[@sarah5885]

Also when she asked how he's doing and he said he's holding it together? Anthony pls

[@p.t.j.5338]

Definitely a potentially endearing moment missed lol

[@cheesecakelasagna]

@@p.t.j.5338 kinda relatable that way though

[@anthonydaniel9534]

St. Vincent is the complete package of cool. Makes me feel like proposing.

[@te9591]

She's worth feeling neurotic over.

[@7BD273]

48:15 gee, thanks for saying what needs to be said. Paul's experimental side was for more pronounced than John's. Apart from a few extreme and thoroughly unenjoyable instances (eg. Two Virgins, Revolution 9) John was really not that much into the crazy, experimental, or rebellius ways of making music. He made four, samey, clean, classic rock/pop albums, and a basic rock and roll cover album in the first half of the 70s. Which had great bits, but were not revolutionary in any way. While Paul's first 6 albums all had a different sound, and with his first two he basically created a new genre.

[@zorantaylor3190]

Serious question - Did ANYONE resist the urge to listen to "Temporary Secretary" right after this and picture Annie's cheek muscles looking like she just OD'd on Welch's Grape Juice as she sits there listening to it with you? 'Cause I sure couldn't resist! Great album and great interview, too! THE QUEEN IS BACK!! (Yes, I'm late, I had a rough month, whatever, I just listened now....)

[@Skatebardfilms]

watching thys 2 years late but wow this was a truly spectacular interview , two people who are fun and goofy and huge music lovers talkin abt their very different lives and bein themselves,, so much love for yall

[@connellstacey3744]

I love Annie so much. I'd also never heard temporary secretary, what a vibe!

[@BangkokBlend]

damn i wish there was a temporary secretary timestamp that song fux

[@firewind3509]

Fantano usually gets a little awkward in interviews but he seems especially nervous in this one 🥺 Edit: certainly did not mean this in a negative way, a great interview regardless!

[@diegomo1413]

Talent, beauty, intelligence, humility. She’s the final boss of interviewees

[@mariastaff8399]

2:30

[@colete888]

@@mariastaff8399 poor, poor melon

[@petermoore7796]

9:59

[@timytimeerased]

Annie has a reputation for bein very awkward in interviews (and this was recorded just after the whole "incident" of an itw that was deleted... cant remember which website), so that went pretty good if you think about it

[@budalicious786]

Of Fantano’s interviews with artists I have yet to take the time to get into, this is probably my favorite. This interview is great!! Definitely gonna get into this St. Vincent album

[@collinbeal]

Listen to her album Actor as well. It's a high 10

[@cheesecakelasagna]

@@collinbeal I haven't listened to any other records of hers aside from Masseduction which I only got into last week. I think I'll go through her discog chronologically next, as usual.

[@Jjroberson114]

The first is her worst but still moments of brilliance and consistently great ever since.

[@ralstonwithanr]

Wow okay was not expecting this. Congrats Fanny, u made it. Your channel is ordained by her highness

[@julianvanegas2721]

St. Vincent defending Fear Inoculum from the melon is what I needed. Thank You.

[@billyalarie929]

TIMESTAMP PLS

[@julianvanegas2721]

@@billyalarie929 49:40

[@billyalarie929]

@@julianvanegas2721 many thanks, friend!

[@te9591]

Melon was deeply critical of fear incoculum? Wtf?

[@billyalarie929]

@@te9591 he gave it a 4/10 completely correctly so.

[@jl5529]

Wow can’t believe Fantano interviewed an entire Country

[@ayyyjericha163]

no he still has to interview the grenadines

[@tylerphillips503]

The next logical step is to interview Europe, an entire continent

[@ianposh4852]

@@tylerphillips503 then Earth, of course

[@5ycey7.n.84]

I used to work at this grocery store and Temporary Secretary played all the time. The satellite radio they had was actually off the chain for some reason. I also remember hearing guided by voices, really longwinded yes songs, beat happening, yo la tengo, and a bunch of other random deep cuts that were just unexpected for a place where almost nobody under 60 shopped.

[@johnchavez8386]

lmao st Vincent talking about UFC is a trip

[@localman7017]

St Vincent is so cool, and she’s such a talented musician too. I just wish I could get into her music. I haven’t genuinely enjoyed her stuff outside of her self-titled album.

[@swift-rk1fx]

strange mercy and actor are masterpieces! please give it a try again if you can.

[@JordanSullivanadventures]

This is how I wish all interviews were: super knowledgeable host, insightful questions both on the technical aspects of the art and interpretation, historical comparisons, and casual tone. It's a 10 for me.

[@AnthraxGummys]

this was a really good interview. I feel like anthony with his knowledge of music can often use it well in following up and drafting questions so they don't have rote or closed off answers. I enjoy it when he gets more conversational.

[@arjunkaliyath6389]

St. Vincent is one badass musician ! Really underrated

[@vitorialunaS2]

she's such a queen and this era is perfect 💛

[@JohnLozo]

new album sounds like a modern version of Young Americans by Bowie.. might have to stan

[@sethseth2534]

3:04 Earth-2 Fantano joins the interview

[@jack-g4112]

I got war flashbacks to Tay Zonday streaming Team Fortress 2

[@straycatsummers]

Love this. Annie has so much class and just seems so genuine. Great interview.

[@scootinand]

I love Annie so much, and the new album is fantastic. This interview is top notch, and I now have Temporary Secretary in my life, so thank you, Melon. My only hope is that Annie will cover it someday, perhaps with the help of Trent Reznor and Weird Al, because that will restore my serotonin

[@tomatodestoyer6008]

St Vincent is such a cool person man I love her

[@Durandalite]

I love her personality. Great interview.

[@morganghetti]

I'm a casual fan of her but I always watch an interview if I see one. She always comes of smart and self aware. And she's a guitar nerd which I appreciate.

[@shupengwen8489]

Damn I'm actually so proud of our melon here, he is working hard to get these interview, and he is doing a great job asking some interesting questions. Keep it up Fantano!

[@akim1526]

really amazing interview, felt like a real genuine conversation conversation instead of an awkward delayed mess that sounds like the artist is being quizzed or they have to give a very basic cookie cutter answer

[@jigglycarollo805]

28:35 I love when artists talk about the beauty of sports and how much they actually mean to people. Too many times I just see artsy people talk shit on sports as simply physical entertainment, but hearing Annie talk about her emotional experience with watching that fight is so great. I remember she did a video about her time on a girls travel soccer team and how the only thing she still remembers is one of the more complicated moves in the game.

[@blippieredd3396]

My dad my uncle and I were in prospect park when I was in probably second grade and it was night, we snuck into a St Vincent concert (she might’ve been opening up for Nick Cave or someone like that). I was little so I didn’t really care for the music but to see her get more popular is really cool

[@danieladams5132]

Awesome interview. Annie is so down to earth and fun to learn more about the album and some interesting insight

[@MisterGameFreakFREAK]

i did not expect this to turn into a discussion about Fortnite LMAO. I was almost expecting a question to Chug Jug With You lol

[@quanny4690]

St. Vincent x UFC was such a welcome surprise. the collision of worlds i never knew i wanted

[@MayankKumar-ch8pq]

Melon spending an hour trying to get Annie to say Fear Inoculum wasn't good is not called an interview. Jokes aside this was one of the best interviews on the channel.

[@123rockfan]

It was extremely rambling though

[@reesespeanutbuttercups7584]

IT'S THE 70S BABY AND ST VINCENT IS QUEEN

[@alessiadartino1837]

this is one of the best interviews to St. Vincent I have had the pleasure to enjoy in ages! Thank you

[@KOOL_AID_KID]

Her genuine kindness reminds me of some of my favourite artists/bands 😊

[@swingAE86]

Fortnite, 21 savage, and Usman. What a clash of worlds.

[@daud1269]

Still waiting for Jessie Ware interview.

[@kukusenka]

Me too lol

[@MdudeCY]

Same!! Maybe when Platinum Pleasure comes out

[@dissconnect5588]

Fantano interviews are about the music and that's why I love them more than anything

[@SH-tg1dj]

This was a great interview. I've seen a few write ups about Annie Clark interviews lately that characterize her as dramatic, cold, uncooperative. But this interview was so conversational and warm, and I really think it comes down to the fact that Anthony is just good at interviewing musicians and these other folks messed it up somehow.

[@jamesgwarrior1981]

That new album is cool.

[@shivdube6562]

Another great interview, been really appreciating these

[@LoveLiveMusic]

Wow!! She’s so amazing! Reminds me of Prince a little

[@te9591]

Her character is like the female version of Prince. Theatrical Looks, dance, guitar.

[@Thecriticalplug]

What a delightful guest and fantastic artist 😊

[@1bgrant]

I paused this to listen to Temporary Secretary and was not disappointed.

[@wrathford]

Annie and Fannie both together. I'm living for this.

[@ToLWaM]

I’ve completely stopped watching your reviews but, honestly, this interview series could be his lasting legacy

[@Missjunebugfreak]

I actually prefer his interviews to his reviews.

[@chris.hartliss]

She killed every part of the album that she worked on!!

[@Indienads]

Fantastic interview. Lovely hour spent with two good souls.

[@bakhtiyarguseinov9402]

React to To Pimp A Butterfly, it’s a pretty good album if I say so myself

[@quazimoydothehedgehog6219]

@@Nonononono3844 Oh Fr? No f*ckin way

[@ffwlpe]

he's not gonna like it. stop it!

[@psychicandice]

Anthony hates experimental, genre-fusing and boundary pushing music so stop this nonsense right now!

[@gardenboydon]

Fun interview! Yall had some good chemistry and vibe well

[@ringer1324]

Holy shit how did I miss this? Crazy you interviewed the legend herself

[@damiankarras]

Great interview. She is so cool. Only thing I was hoping for was a brief discussion of her love of Kate Bush.

[@disky01]

I think I was afraid to watch this interview when it came out because I love her so much, and I forgot about it. I guess I needed this today, so thanks Anthony, this was so good.

[@SirCamera]

Great interview. What’s with some folks saying Fantano was awkward? These two seem to really vibe.

[@gionnifer]

I think only the sign off was a bit formal and awkward but then again how the hell do sign off an interview? on the whole it was more than fine

[@MalMotorDedo]

Idk how is she so dope, how does she look so cool, how does she keep doing it and make it look easy

[@Doublew2474]

I love that St.Vincent plays fortnite, I need this twitch stream in my life rn.

[@natejones873]

"how did you feel about it, should I just watch your review of it" NOOOO ANNIE DONT!

[@sfjlss]

She is such a sweet & smart person! I believe it was in one of the short promotional videos for Masseduction that she said, when asked if the glass is half full or half empty, that the glass is half full of emptiness

[@SummersFrost]

THIS IS LEGENDARY

[@AlmiNia]

Julian C and now Annie C? Anthony on fire with the guests lately! Much appreciated.

[@Depleted-Uranium]

if aliens are out there, these two are definitely from the same planet

[@danielavelozchandia7633]

She´s so smart, wellspoken and sweet! Loved the interview, way to go Anthony!

[@Waynekurr]

I love that St Vincent and Kumaru Usman connection.

[@dillondewitt3952]

She’s seems so wholesome and nice.