Gorillaz Present Song Machine - A Gorillaz Conversation w/ Co-Creator Damon Albarn & Anthony Fantano

[@Bandstand]

4:58 Melton John

[@theleanhead]

Melon John

[@MuchasDistracciones]

Melton John

[@slimypixel1561]

Melton John

[@seethrough_treeshrew]

Meltony Johntano

[@TheDiamondN0Ob]

@@seethrough_treeshrew Lmao

[@romntcznghrn]

a nice interview, I'm feeling a decent 9 to a strong 8 in this

[@lucs028]

Tran-

[@alexmason9397]

@@lucs028 sition

[@dopey473]

@@alexmason9397 did you give this review a listen?

[@jl5529]

@@dopey473 did you like it did you not like it?

[@dopey473]

@@jl5529 what would you rate it?

[@ughcreature]

damon: telling us about his day fantano: damn. *anyway*

[@gpbarky811]

Fax 😂

[@verynaisu]

That's why I hate fantano

[@gpbarky811]

@@verynaisu he’s good in the other interviews he’s just off in this one, idk why though

[@filipinhocardosao]

I felt that xD

[@riverscuomo994]

@@gpbarky811 maybe it's because there was a time set and he didn't get to dig more on the conversation.

[@DaFuqBoom]

Gorillaz is such a great band. The spirit of the songs and amount of people involving their souls and vision into one piece, that doesnt sound VERY WELL organized, vibe-producing and emotional is pure art. It was the band that helped me out through hard times. So on, the band and Damon himself will always be influential for me. I wish I could collaborate with you for anything)

[@lx4079]

Hey dude fancy seeing you here, I loved your SOAD animated music video!

[@dopey473]

@@lx4079 yeah that was such a weird but pleasent surprise.

[@anri4774]

I have old GORILLAZ CD it’s 20 years old

[@cumstain8389]

U should make another Gorillaz video on ur channel

[@dildonius]

@@anri4774 I have a copy of their first album - _Gorillaz_ - on CASSETTE. A 20 year old CASSETTE TAPE of their first album. Very rare. As well as an EVEN MORE rare 15 year old copy of _Demon Days_ on cassette as well. And I also have the special 2-D version of the Song Machine mixtape cassettes. Once my copies of the other 3 versions of the Song Machine mixtape cassettes - the Noodle variant, the Russel variant, and the Murdoc variant - finally arrive in the damn mail, and as soon as I get around to tracking down an AFFORDABLE, REASONABLY-PRICED copy of the very rare, limited released _The Now Now_ cassette tapes, I will officially have every single solitary cassette tape that Gorillaz had ever officially released. Sadly, they never did release _Plastic Beach, The Fall,_ or _Humanz_ on cassette, only CD, vinyl, digital, and streaming. I can't wait for my Song Machine tapes to get here tho, the tapes themselves look SO interesting and unique, that's like half the reason I decided to buy them. Kinda disappointed in the box the cassette comes in tho. It's a really cheapo flimsy bit of cardboard that the tape slides in and out of, as opposed to an actual plastic box that you open and has an insert and everything like cassettes used to have back when they were the main thing. And frankly it's the same thing with the Deluxe Edition CD's case too. This flimsy little cardboard thing that the CDs & insert booklet slide into! Wtf is that?! The tracklist is literally a sticker on the back too! Mine has already gotten a little rip in it JUST from me taking the CD in and out, ffs! But the cassette tapes themselves are dope af, as is the whole album, even if they cheaped out on the cases/boxes for them (and also put an extra 18th song on the JAPANESE version of the Deluxe Edition CD that NOBODY else got, just the Japan release of the Deluxe Edition CD >:I), I still really hope that I can track down an affordable copy of the _The Now Now_ cassettes too, because that one also had a very cool baby-blue custom cassette tape AND a traditional plastic case to store the tape in WITH an insert. But so far the only one I've been able to find is a copy being sold by some Russian dude for $100USD. And I'm not so sure I want it THAT badly...lol!

[@SpoRkManiac]

damon is acting like he's in zoom therapy

[@marketpliers5516]

Lmaoooo

[@sassytabasco]

I think it's really cute that Damon still talks about how cool it was to work with Womack. That collab changed both of their lives. Gorillaz is such a wonderful project.

[@CultureDTCTV]

Melon yelling "ITS DARE" for 24 minutes is something I didn't expect to see but ok

[@jf1573]

…and »IT'S COMIN' UP!« for the first 11 seconds. He's a strange cookie, isn't he?

[@wackmidi]

@@jf1573 Crazy melon

[@lucaspsm125]

I'm not sure if Anthony was nervous in this one, he seemed a little more serious than usual. Some moments were a tad awkward lol But I'm really happy this interview happened, I love both of them so much! Can't wait for more Gorillaz

[@bryangutierrez5]

Damon makes a difficult interviewee, always has.

[@thepinkjungle]

I think Damon was being really nice and many times he smiled when saying something funny but Anthony's face remained like -.-

[@callumfisher8101]

Its damon albarn...of course you’d be nervous interviewing the lead of Blur and Gorillaz :D

[@bryangutierrez5]

@@thepinkjungle Damon is a nice guy, and this was a nice interview, but he's a difficult guy to get a read on and isn't exactly super animated, which makes him difficult to interview

[@isuckatgames8552]

There is definitely going to be a Plastic Beach 2

[@HarrysMovingMedia]

7:40 This. I've been feeling and thinking this way for sooooo long now, and jesus christ the man hit the nail on the head what this album is about and why this album resonates so well with modern audiences. 10/10 interview chaps!

[@shokwavedodo1176]

HARRY!! omg

[@willemthefriend775]

Broke Anthony's heart at 4:46 when Damon mentioned he left out Peggy's shouting parts

[@Hyphaen]

Lmao that ‘hm’ was so charged

[@megaham1552]

I think originally Jpeg was going to be on that guitar part

[@jl5529]

Pain

[@megaham1552]

It's possible we will get a alternative mix from Peggy someday

[@Raupekaa]

@@megaham1552 like the alternate Andromeda version

[@mqueque1047]

Melon x Gorillaz, that's only something Song Machine could do.

[@ItDoesntMatterReally]

Anthony, crying and screaming "Where's Noodle?" for 24 minutes is not an interview.

[@avawhite7570]

LMFAO

[@KikoZenzen]

Maybe he wanted to wish her a happy birthday, who knows

[@crysisbai]

i would do the same if I were to interview Damon tho

[@tebibite]

Melon, screaming at Damon Albarn about Humanz for 35 minutes doesn't count as an interview.

[@sequecomentaryporesoestoya9288]

you make my day

[@SeanSMST]

Bruh did you even watch the interview

[@ilovenaotoshirogane6877]

@@SeanSMST yeah, and you know what, I'm proud of Damon for calling Anthony out on that shooting he did in Oregon

[@homekat]

@@ilovenaotoshirogane6877 really bold move from Damon. Had to be done though.

[@ItsNothingRichy]

@@ilovenaotoshirogane6877 yea but u gotta admit, it was really uncalled for melon to just randomly burn all those children in the middle of the interview.

[@snelpiller]

Damon, you da man. Spotify discover weekly keeps throwing me bands ive never heard of and all so sudden.. "wait, is this damon?" and sure enough it is. You are a part of so much great music, be it your own or bringing your talent to all sorts of awesome music. Keep being awesome

[@birdflox1337]

lmao same, I just keep finding different projects of his I've never heard about

[@Matt_and_stuff]

Almost as if that’s how Discover Weekly is designed

[@snelpiller]

@@Matt_and_stuff haha, I know right 😉

[@mikeanthony3300]

Whenever Damon chuckles out nowhere, I can't help but laugh with him. It's just so wholesome seeing him stutter or giggle to himself when answering Fantano's questions!

[@nataliarezendemarini9488]

The pink phantom is such a great song, I absolutely love how 6lack melts with Elton John and 2D, that sounds just so amazing, keep up the good job Damon!!!

[@broskibru3005]

Aries is the best song machine change my mind😤

[@nataliarezendemarini9488]

@@broskibru3005 I like How Far better... And WLTAE, and PacMan, and Momentary Bliss as well, but yeah, if ur fav is Aries is ok, we all have our own opinion 🙌

[@yololol6880]

still waiting for the fantano comment section to leak here too lmao

[@JustinTiamat]

Same lmao

[@cecilia5093]

plz no. it's the same jokes always. It's was very funny at first but we are tired

[@blackdot105]

@@cecilia5093 It always be like that we fanbases, huh. Squeezing a joke dry.

[@albapie8717]

I SIMP for Damon. It's really nice to see Gorillaz be so active and doing interviews, music videos and music in general. Still waiting on my Almanac ;^;

[@laurenmueller2207]

Me too! I can’t wait!!

[@broskibru3005]

Can someone please tell me what almanac is?

[@nataliarezendemarini9488]

@@broskibru3005 it's a book, full of Gorillaz content, history and pictures, it's plus 200 pages and the deluxe brings the stickers too, it collects a decade of Gorillaz journey through the music and fame

[@flu3b93]

This Damon Albarn guy has a very similar voice to 2D.

[@MauFangs]

Lol

[@jgwilly]

you know i think you’re onto something here...

[@bruhyeet9201]

Wtf that's true

[@justaamermaid9932]

Damn, did you notice how The Rock looks a lot like Dwayne Johnson as well?

[@morriganravenmist5539]

Omg yeah!!!lol

[@Bandstand]

Very cool Damon 👌

[@banana-iy9qj]

Thank you bandstand :)

[@violentcrimes5550]

Do you just say that on every video? Every time I look at the comment I see “Very Cool Damon”

[@Bandstand]

@@violentcrimes5550 You sure about that?

[@isc8900]

I knew Pagans would connect to Plastic Beach 2. Pagan is the same as Stylo!

[@laylaq.926]

i’m so hyped!! i hope we get actual lore this time

[@jdg1251]

Also the fact that you can hear some pelicans in the end!

[@Person-lk1vs]

i think lost chord is more plastic beach. i don’t like stylo

[@alistairfn5854]

@@Person-lk1vs bruh stylo is in the plastic beach album

[@Itariatan]

@@Person-lk1vs You what.

[@camerondodge2070]

Am I the only one who thinks Damon looks like a seaman in this video? Actually, he kind of looks like the stereotypical Jacques Cousteau type of seafarer. Looks great on him.

[@diegovalladares8098]

Now that you mention it I can kinda see what you're saying

[@Mari-gh5gz]

Plastic Beach calling...

[@mikeanthony3300]

You got me sitting here expecting Damon to go on about his many adventures at sea. Lol

[@ItDoesntMatterReally]

Definite Steve Zissou vibes.

[@Mari-gh5gz]

@@ItDoesntMatterReally Yes, Bill Murray!

[@jessica5497]

Damon being grumpy and sweet at the same time, as always 💜

[@Mari-gh5gz]

So, in other words... Damon being Damon.

[@jessica5497]

Was awkward sometimes because Melon didnt just went along with what Damon was saying and keeped with a script of questions, the should just be a guide.

[@AlephYobby]

It's a different context than a normal interview since it's on an "official" channel and sponsored by KZbin. Plus if you notice alot was cut.

[@jessica5497]

@@AlephYobby but even with what you said doesnt detract from anything I said. remains an interview, every interview has cuts, it does not mean that it cannot be more fluid... Well it was clear that I did not express free hate in the comment, it was just the opinion of a viewer. And i Hope that Melon gets better with time, im sure he will

[@arcanemaster8722]

@@jessica5497 somewhat agreed. Melons’ other interviews tend to yield more chemistry and feel more casual. I feel like this one was a tad awkward

[@anitasordo1525]

Thank you both, it's a pleasure to hear you talk

[@daveteves]

Wow. You know Damon is legit when someone like Anthony Fantano interviews him. Congrats to Damon Albarn for achieving such a huge honor in music.

[@Pinely]

Sean ono lenon and now damon albarn, melon's fucking killing it

[@DazzlingGodzilla]

PINELY?

[@lucasflores1552]

Pinely

[@onionknight777]

Big thanks to both Albarn and Fantano for having this conversation! Was great to kinda get into Damon's headspace and see how stuff works. Always looking forward to new Gorillaz projects and will be hyped for season 2!

[@servelort]

Damon tries not to sleep while talking for 25 minutes

[@MrMytube200]

Two legends taking to each other. Perfection.

[@MongerOfStrings8222]

I love how Fantano fans never stop no matter what channel they are on.

[@PureAblution]

Damon has provided more music to soundtrack my life than any other artist. From his solo stuff to Blur to his multiple supergroup projects, and obviously Gorillaz, I have loved it all (mostly)! Truly a genius and prolific by any standard.

[@ToaTawlee]

Song Machine is going to stick with me for a long time. It helped me get through 2020 and the sound is 10/10

[@StrangerOman]

Damon such a creative and chill person, I love it. Gorillaz is the band of my life for sure.

[@ardianacomia2764]

Damon is so precious. Nice one Fantano for this interview!

[@Pedro-ql4pq]

I really love your sharing of the process Damon, the raw artistry on The Fall, G Sides and such is really inspiring overall as a young producer myself, really wish we'd get something like that again!

[@albigiusti]

Anthony "Mh." Fantano Great interview :)

[@pianta4403]

i really hope we get a Tyler The Creator feature on the next season that would be absolutely amazing

[@afriendofjamis]

Wow, shocked this wasn't a thing on season 1 actually

[@bruhyeet9201]

Thats impossible.

[@pianta4403]

@@bruhyeet9201 no it isn’t they could do video chat or anything like that

[@Diabolicalppp]

Or Tame Impala

[@Pedro-mm8wt]

@@Diabolicalppp tame impala is happening man, damon said they just didnt got the job in time to include it for season 1

[@MagneticAnims]

29:00 Cuthony Offtano

[@papayer]

well it _was_ about

[@eduu1717]

This was great , very nice and genuine , Aries been playing in repeat.

[@FriendlyWibberd]

Fantano with that Minecraft villager energy

[@arne.munther]

I love the song Desolé with Fatoumata Diawara, especially the youtube version.

[@lobox_gamer2320]

wow how to imagine that gorillaz would reach this stage, I adore them, their songs cheer up my day, and I liked the conversation

[@Jacob-id2le]

Giving this interview a decent 7

[@unfathomable3434]

My dad met Damon while he was in moving.

[@fabsfabs7627]

Melon's mustache + Damon next to the camera at his kitchen (?) = hmmmmmm good conversation about the album

[@taminotaloka2642]

DAMON TE AMO

[@CVerse]

He was gonna say Melton John. I don't blame him haha

[@lottiesmith3643]

Melon John is my fave artist

[@reallyonfire]

Lol fantano is like the teacher in online school and albarn is the student

[@2koolken]

HOLY COW!😲 This interview happened & I just found out half a year later.🆒 Of course, #AnthonyFantano. is the best interviewer I'd choose. 16:40 I can tell he was just as excited as I was cuz I've never seen him smile like that...or at all.😁 #Fantano was fantastico. However, there were 2 many edits throughout the video.

[@LOL5475iuy]

I love your guys's music videos

[@nataliarezendemarini9488]

7:11 Damon is so cute❤️ such an adorable human being 💞 plus he's the England's genius 💖🇬🇧

[@zeroyagami7753]

melon needs practice interviewing but good job nonetheless!

[@diegodevars4618]

Absolutelt

[@SeanSMST]

He's getting there, the regular interviews he's doing now are definitely helping, but I think his style of interview just wasn't gonna mesh completely with how damon is anyway. Like even look at Elton's interview with him or radio x, he says what's on his mind and it's hard to determine when he'll stop or keep going.

[@Lowekinder]

The delay was brutal, the questions were good you could tell both of them wanted to go on tangents but couldn't due to it.

[@diegodevars4618]

The best way to combat Damon's style is to up your own beat, he isnt slowing down and I believe that's the most important take here. Fantano needs to adapt to whoever is on the other side. The best intervewers do it, I hope he does too.

[@S.E.J]

He did a better job than Elton

[@smellsfishi]

every word damon says inspires me i cant explain it

[@isaiasabinadisosagarcia936]

Hey everyone, Damony Albarno here, a crossover I would never have thought I would see

[@TheRealArtDoctor]

It's nice to remember who is behind gorillaz and just chill. Talk about where everything came from

[@sailorstarchild]

Gorillaz feat. Cal Chuchesta now.

[@gooeywasp]

The crossover no one wants, but everyone needs

[@Jimverse_]

Speak for yourself I want it very badly :p

[@moonmunch4444]

this, this needs to happen

[@naefus]

YES

[@bobdeinterlace]

He's a rapsman too, ya know!

[@EndlessFusionist]

Damon is such a modern artistic icon.

[@WeZte]

Please release the demos!

[@pkn6569]

I hate how instead of responding to what damon says he just nods his and says hmm

[@jimmyt7233]

And Melons nonstop nodding while Damon talks

[@c.ccarlhead5744]

@8r6b97 i dont blame him Damon seems like a chill guy but oi that like.. resting seriousness sort of look he has to him is intimidating as hell

[@uncleiroh9549]

I thought this was an amazing interview, for the most part, but I think anthony went a little too far when he said. "I'd rather burn down an orphanage than have to listen to humanz again." Then laughed in damons face and dipped.

[@nataliarezendemarini9488]

Yes, that pissed me off being honest, I like Humanz, I has rlly good songs as she's my collar, Saturn barz, ticket tape, charger, Andromeda, sleeping powder, we got the power, Murdoc Is god, and I have to admit that I actually loved Momentz, ik everyone hates that song but I love it, I dance to it every time I listen it

[@thegoat-sg5hg]

Fantano was cheesing heavy talking about Aries. Made me smile man 😂

[@nickrise6958]

Bring Vince Staples back on Season 2!

[@HeyHeyChey]

Shorter questions Fantano!

[@Discogtion]

I don’t think you can call you shouting at Damon that he’s an “actual gorilla, take off you’re mask” for 25 minutes an interview.

[@sandyhdz5967]

Epicardo

[@LaraSomaschini7018]

Recontra

[@memestar22]

Bald man vs music man

[@gpbarky811]

This made me laugh

[@anthonydeltoro-]

Bro why does Damon just look like a bug eyed hipster nerd, he looks like an adorably shy innocent High schooler in his youth 😆.

[@markshoemaker3355]

Making gorilla noises for 24 minutes isn't an interview melon...

[@PublicVoodoo]

Id love to hear a Gorillaz song featuring the specials

[@cauemarley2545]

Great interview

[@alexandrafreeman2932]

Damon Albarn looks adorable🥺💕💕

[@laurenmueller2207]

Fantano was literally about to call him “Melton John”

[@Olando89]

It’s a strong album. I really like it.

[@siim_mar000]

i really love Anthony, man...

[@lonelyunicorn46]

I feel like Fantano is live asking questions but then is a pre recorded loop when albarn talks😂

[@tiffanymcachran6408]

Happy day 💫 I love that Damon allows the creativity & art to flow and become it helps me expressing my unique creativity as an artist smiles to share 💞💝🤩🧘🏻‍♀️🏕

[@JoeyGaiden]

"6lack and Melton John" 4:59

[@wackmidi]

Melon John

[@Spikeygal]

God, I love my melon.

[@Statupalmambarbacot3345]

Awesome idea mate, found it rly awesome, such diverse stuff, rly awesome. Cheers!

[@TheStarBlack]

Melon is more interested in his own questions than Damon's answers.

[@sambenson7797]

Of course all the comment section memers have migrated over to the Gorillaz channel now

[@shojohi]

Damon, ya’ll should do a crossover with Jack Stauber. I just want to see what that’d sound like. Also be cool to see his stop motion visuals with 2D, Murdoc, Russel and Noodle.

[@capnbug]

Thatd be dope. Jack stauber got a fucking massive boost from tik tok so its possible

[@bruhyeet9201]

This is needed

[@dub3r5]

I don’t think their sounds and style really clash but I still like Jackaboy

[@totallyrealcia]

@@dub3r5 I think it's possible for any artist to click with Gorillaz, as they've shown in the past. Plus, a lot of Jack's music gives off some Gorillaz vibes, so I think they could do it

[@mushypeas222]

oh my gosh yessssss

[@FabianaBarbas]

La mejor dupla de artistas de generos diferentes ! 0:10

[@valeriarojas2081]

I loved it!

[@arcanemaster8722]

Cal for Song Machine 2 please!

[@Ekim2F94]

The melon made it into the GORILLAZ KZbin channel that’s so dope congratulations Anthony

[@2d895]

I feel glad that Damon is okay in LockDown...

[@dientedeleon5918]

TE AMO

[@utopian4172]

Gorillaz x Daft Punk collab when?

[@the-sillycate]

I'd love to see/hear this

[@daniel-mk4np]

Never, if you know the workstyle of daft punk, you should know that, never

[@utopian4172]

​@@daniel-mk4np Haven't personally talked to Guy and Thomas in a while so it's hard to say these days

[@lulucool45]

i would just die

[@adamtrott78]

That would be legendary

[@sf5823]

Opium would be such a good opening song for the live concert! The build up of music and the crowd 👍it's going to be electric! Like clubbing back in the day 😀 I think it's difficult to compare bands because even if someone has a similar vibe or sound they may be saying something totally different and vice versa, they may be completely different but may have the same message. Music is very personal but yet universal at the same time. I guess it's just a case of how a song hits you inside and what meaning or memories we attach to them! The song machine project is really creative because throwing the constraints out ( which we should all do really because when it comes to creativity, experimentation its how we find new and interesting things!) So I personally think that the song machine project is more integral to the creative process but then again my art teacher used to say that I get too caught up in the process lol However Damon and Jamie and their team really deliver the outcome really perfectly but it doesn't have to be perfect for fs, it takes balls to create and share with the world and that's admirable in itself! Fuck the critics, music is there to be enjoyed, I'm of the opinion if you don't like it don't listen and leave everyone else to enjoy it! Let music and creative expression live! Us humans are just the vehicles for it to express itself through👍

[@Abell_lledA]

Narrative of Self is the result of a feedback loop between “Separate Self” & Cosmos🎈

[@ZacTBH]

This is the greatest collab of all time.

[@bee-vc5st]

i love that opium is even one of damon's fave

[@frankmaltese6275]

This new songs can be really good

[@IamtheNoodleGirl]

Great work

[@albierilagardaalcantar8946]

Fantano was nervous as hell xD, but he was interviewing Damon Albarn, so It's just.... LOGIC! I'd be probably worse 🤣

[@Tommyg-rq6lj]

Remember, fantano is the guy that gave us the gem " DAMN BOI HE THICC"

[@bunnycat4153]

The track with Beck made me scream like a 90’s fan girl the first time I heard it, but NBD! Aries is def my most fave of all tho, it’s actually the most perfectly Damon sounding thing I’ve heard in a looooong time. Wooooh, my prolific music dude is always way too good to us!

[@jaappoldervaart]

Thnx for sharing your music Damon .. and thank me for buying it i guess.😘👍🏼