THR Full Oscar Songwriters Roundtable: Justin Timberlake, John Legend, Alicia Keys & More!

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[@InaForsman]

Only problem I have with this, is that why youtube recommended this to me 3 years late??

[@lusalgam]

Same

[@shellsingsxo7753]

Right

[@ziia_zoozoo5231]

Ikr.

[@hadana_04]

Same

[@soymaried]

Same!!!!

[@MrsJasminJo]

I like this host so much more. She let them speak and don't interrupt the people.

[@glassarthouse]

Ironically, she stepped down from her position and gave that position to one of those two male hosts from the previous interviews. variety.com/2017/biz/news/janice-min-out-hollywood-reporter-1201979092/

[@th2k864]

Well they need to get her back. She brilliantly lead the discussion and asked great questions. Once again the people with the money show how far their heads are up their asses.

[@LuxLisbon26]

Amen! She was brilliant at facilitating an interesting discussion between the artists we wanted to hear from instead of dominating it like that awful English host.

[@POObumpoopo]

The other great female moderator, Stacy something... left THR as well. I wonder if it had something to do with not getting the good opportunities despite being much more capable than Galloway and co.

[@mademoiselle3000]

If only Justine would let Tori speak

[@standingstrong4916]

All of these musicians are so softly spoken ☺️ yet their vibe and impact is so loud

[@denisec828]

LET S NOT FORGET PRINCE & THAT SPEAKING VOICE SO SOFT

[@MrEscoe2]

Musicians have to be quite so they can create. Or so it can be easier for them to create. Especially song writer's..

[@Moviebro]

Strong people don’t lead by ego.

[@bmasc_art]

Great point. The quite, soft spoken ones, are the reflective ones. The ones that observe and intake...and then speak, except maybe JT lol.

[@lindalawon9151]

Musicians? All play instruments?

[@chrisspiers6310]

Alicia Keys doesn’t need to wear “makeup”. She is absolutely beautiful-inside and out! 💕💕💕

[@bluzshadez]

I love how John Legend is so engaged with the conversations. He really listens word for word and he soaks it in.

[@jordanrodriguez6412]

Shut up

[@AKIAJLA]

He is like one of my best dreams

[@supreme5580]

I have so much respect for him, as he depicts himself as a person first and an artist second although he's an EGOT he sure don't act like it

[@bluzshadez]

@@supreme5580 Wow! Very talented!

[@queenozzyq4533]

John Is insane humanist lol

[@jon73696]

I think the interviewer had more questions, but rather than prioritizing the questions over what they had to say and letting them just speak, was the best choice. And I think she understood that, so she probably just decided what the more interesting/important questions to ask would be. My favorite interview so far.

[@maryaccentidiomes6414]

the best interview I´ve ever heard in these roundtables, by the way what´s her name?

[@claireandersongrahamkeller2744]

@@maryaccentidiomes6414 Janice Min, as in: Belloni wrote, taking over her position: “Very excited for this new challenge, big thanks to @janicemin for, well, everything.”

[@Koribaby1]

My favorite kind of interviewer. The guy that sometimes does the round tables likes interrupting and I get so annoyed by it. What gems are we missing when he cuts people off?

[@adsensedd]

Jesus, Tori and Sting's songs are so damn heavy. Takes a lot of experience to handle those topics so artfully.

[@mandag7285]

Pharrell was LIVING for Tori's beautiful words.

[@MaquiladoraIII]

Alicia's one beautiful woman.

[@chbrown06]

Wish I could like this comment a million times...

[@Walking-MY-Path]

Even without make-up. She's a natural beauty!

[@Aumness08]

She is such a beautiful soul.

[@pathnativejam]

Keyes will go down as a Queen, and one of the greats! great episode! any one wanna write a song with me?

[@Bobby20222]

agree!

[@daijamatthews]

My heart tightened every time Alicia smiled. She's​ just so unbelievably beautiful.

[@AdamSpade]

She has a fantastic smile.

[@ajsky1066]

Yup. But in my case, wasn't just my heart that "tightened"

[@YogaBlissDance]

I know I'm genuinely surprised how pretty she is with no makeup! Easy to do no makeup if one is that pretty.

[@cheesecakelasagna]

Relatable, have a nice day. She always speaks with passion and it's inspiring.

[@lessismore8533]

She resembles my cousin like crazy!

[@craw2072]

I just love the way Tori and Alicia look at each other throughout this whole interview. Their connection is so beautiful to see

[@78grafikal]

The real question everyone wants to know is what's that on Pharrell's head

[@bilimbilin]

lmao I was tryin to figure that out too

[@bingrijper]

@@bilimbilin braaa.... i know wtf is that?

[@tracy_clarissa]

Same!!

[@Sailor1010]

I think it’s his hair

[@MBrown-xs7wp]

It's some hairdo style, he left a section of his hair to be styled differently..

[@joeoliver4266]

"There's a really ridiculously high, unrealistic standard of what beauty is." Yeah. It's Alicia Keys.

[@Elong.]

I had to laugh when JT was trying to make the Trolls movie sound deeper than it really was😂

[@advocacynaccountablity]

I don't know... As a parent, you do search out entertainment that has some lessons and context and Trolls did a good job of telling the story about unlikely friendships and coming together. It might just be that the movie was deeper than you recognized.

[@jaquishajohnson6074]

and I'm completely,utterly,sincerely….sure EVERYONE at the table thought the same thing although it may had been a fleeting one...lol..like his point.lol

[@Slupel]

Did he even mention that Max Martin, and Shellback co wrote the song. Mega hit maker Max Martin.Guess I must have missed that. I wish I got credit for suggesting the tiny amount that Justin contributes to the song writing process. Will the day ever come when he writes totally be himself. I wont hold my breath waiting.

[@sc33h3o3]

@@advocacynaccountablity no kid aspires to look like a troll or teletubby so the part about progress from the troll being a role model for girls bc of having a belly and weird hair?

[@hzlkelly]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@christinadrinkwater1322]

I love Pharrell talking about having an optimistic view and championing that. He’s gifted in that area. It’s beautiful and needed.

[@kimberlyholyk9052]

When Tori Amos raises her voice in this conversation the vibe in the room changes.

[@serenity2655]

Didn't it!!? Interesting...

[@jayg5391]

She can definitely command when she wants.

[@cheesecakelasagna]

Timestamp please?

[@mjedits8357]

Like a kid throwing a tantrum. You just gotta let them cry themselves tired🤣

[@ALBERTO1guzman]

Oh my god, Tori has such an aura about her. Just such a golden energy. I love her.

[@suesjoy]

She’s a fairy!

[@meza7981]

Omg yes agreed, sometimes beautiful people just shine.

[@perfumistaful]

She seems really depressed though, poor her.

[@hollowheresy]

I know. It made me so happy that Justin loves her as much as I do. Everyone at the table loved her by the end of the roundtable as well. Those dimples radiate positivity.

[@Mr21022102]

Hmmm…… it’s u for me

[@zefonk]

Reading the title: Justin Timberlake, John Legend, Alicia Keys and more... and then seeing Sting at the table is pretty confusing

[@godisbollocks]

That's because you're not a millennial, ie: you actually know who Sting is.

[@amandatan1977]

I had to laugh when JT was trying to make the Trolls movie sound deeper than it really was😂

[@hopeflaggs8623]

Alicia's one beautiful woman.

[@giffordbecks4905]

Would love another roundtable with Stevie Wonder, Paul McCartney, David Foster, Baby Face, Diane Warren and Max Martin

[@fahmidarose5389]

I have no idea why everyone in the comment section is hating on JT. He’s a legend and most of these artist have publicly said they respect and admire him and his work.

[@clcoxvp]

Tori Amos is an absolute goddess! Justin Timberlake gushing, "Man, that album changed MY LIFE!" (re: "Little Earthquakes"), as he blushed with humility and adoration, was a moment of beauty.

[@Lainey97]

@@fuchsiasfusionshow tf would you know? Y’all pick any reason to attack this man and it’s TIRED. Buncha bullies.

[@sunzaho5005]

I would LOVE to see more roundtables with people from the MUSIC industry!!

[@user-iq2oq8ol6z]

tori amos is ;)

[@johnconstantinemarinakiski8128]

icexplura - Tori's the most interesting artist on this table and the only one whom I have records from.

[@Quandryification]

John Constantine Marinakis Kipps disagree. I only have one record by her and everyone at that table is interesting

[@badluckcity]

@SUN ZAHO YEP.

[@funnyguy20092]

I would LOVE to see Sting get more talk time

[@saabzain8773]

Woah.. singers are more serious than actors!

[@v0rtic]

they're not the vessels, they're the creators. they have to access creativity and produce. actors have to tap into something else to accurately portray a certain character in the right way. makes sense that these guys seem more serene and insightful

[@saabzain8773]

+Mvntis. Yup you are right. That explains it.

[@rawc44]

Mvntis well said

[@slickdakid]

Totally agree. Singers are like actors. They have to put forward a feeling and emotion to accurately get the song across. These are artists at this table. These are songwriters and producers who sing. Big difference.

[@v0rtic]

@Reub C and @Seba Zeb thanks!

[@deleayoola]

Tori's speaking voice has to be one of the most calming things I've ever heard 🥺🥺

[@fahmidarose5389]

I can learn from Tori... Don't speak until invited into the conversation, Graceful

[@michelrenaud3431]

Alicia's enlighten presence, Pharrell's intelligence and Tori's vulnerability stands out in the group of famous musicians.

[@b-ncolehiggins9709]

"Its all beautiful when your allowed to express your truth" -alicia keys

[@user-pk4sd9dd2w]

Cliche AF

[@crewdawg9730]

No such thing as “your truth” there is only “the truth” and “a lie”

[@lessismore8533]

@@crewdawg9730 it’s her quote.. not yours lol

[@mjedits8357]

@@lessismore8533 and a stupidly wrong one that only people that don't know how to do things honestly say. It's basically umbrella term form " i'm gonna do what I want because I can even if it makes no logical sense at all and makes me look like an idiot".🤣

[@moirosalina]

I love Tori's comment about how there is collaboration between them and non- musicians, and that she calls that collaboration ❤

[@mjedits8357]

You just discoverd basic human thought didn't you🤣. Here is basically what you said. " I love how she said red is red because it's red"

[@wanimusician]

Only discovered this video now after three years. I love Sting, Tori, and Alicia...was so inspired by their minds. Would love to see more of these, maybe one with film scorers. Imagine having Danny Elfman, Alexandre Desplat, Hans Zimmer, John Williams, Howard Shore, or any other great film scorers, there are so many out there.

[@betaniajohnny209]

YES I would love that

[@JDignum]

Great idea.

[@benlanders5723]

I could stare at Alicia Keys forever ... so beautiful.

[@shahn78]

i skipped only to watch her smile

[@agiantcub8it542]

Then she speaks. Mind blown, beautiful brain and soul to match her exterior.

[@michaelreay62]

Ive been staring at her since she dropped song in a minor

[@ErnieNabe]

*I'm fascinated by Tori Amos*

[@johnconstantinemarinakiski8128]

Ernie Nab - Me too! I wish I could just hear her parts and not hear everybody else yap and yap.

[@songspassion]

Tori leaves me breathless everytime 😍

[@adsensedd]

Incredible artist.

[@skaggle1]

Note how proud she looks and fascinated while listening to Alicia -- I thought that was beautiful.

[@shelbybutler9714]

Little Earthquakes was a life changer for me, too. Synchronicity, too. I love hearing artists stand in their integrity. Beautiful.

[@billhicks6449]

Its tough to express as a guy, but she really had an effect on me as well. I heard little Earthquakes for the first time I was 14. I came from a totally destroyed home, drugs, abuse, etc. I had been recruited to a high school for my athletic ability (though I was very smart as well). Add on I never had a mother (she died in childbirth in 1980). She was the first female that ever spoke to me on a real level. When she sang "First my left foot then my right behind the other" I felt like an angel was out there and understood how it all seemed so fake and how lightly I had to tread. Of course she wasn't talking about my situation, but someone out there was seeing it in their own way too. That empowered me to follow my heart.. not to mention everything else she wrote. Within 2 years I'd quit all the nonsense and transferred to an art school. I found myself and though I never got famous or made a million dollars, I learned to love myself. And it wouldn't have happened without Tori.

[@beebee242]

@@billhicks6449 that’s beautiful. So strange that men stop themselves from connecting to a female’s point of view/ voice/ vision…. Tori does have a power to connect if you let it. Thanks for sharing ♥️

[@beebee242]

@@billhicks6449 that’s hard but something amazing came from that.

[@billhicks6449]

@@beebee242 hey Jupiter!

[@beebee242]

@@billhicks6449 …🎶Nothing's been the same.. ♥️♥️

[@nic5833]

Alice is so beautiful. I cannot look away from those eyes, mesmerized by his own image, her voice, her music, her smile...

[@JusticeBlackened]

Probably the best roundtable yet.

[@tiglilly8208]

JusticeBlackened Well, at this generation it is, however I'm 54 yrs old. So, I have seen some greatest music artist in my time!

[@lovethatmagic]

Watch the one with Jeff Bridges = Phenomenal

[@voyance4elle]

she meant that this might be the best interview, not the best Musiicians ;)

[@vitovitkauskas3857]

watch Tori Amos and Sting spend more time listening than talking

[@cordellsenior9935]

Wisdom is friendly with age, and is far less fond of youth. Youth is more eager to express what it knows and what it's all about. I don't know how this was cut, but I notice how Sting just bides his time and finally spoke up. I'd like to see those two interviewed more at length. (By the way Sting has had an Oscar nominated song or two, also.)

[@adsensedd]

They are easily the most experienced people at the table - musically and life-wise. But they are humble and eager to hear what others say.

[@stevej4328]

It's called maturity and wisdom because they've heard it all before

[@kidrobot.]

@@adsensedd well they are the oldest there....

[@jasondye9565]

Cause nobody else showed respect😂

[@werther103]

Alicia Keys saying “mmm” is the most beautiful sound in the world

[@cricketplayerianchappell7801]

Alicia's one beautiful woman.

[@MrFz1rider]

Alicia is just so naturally pretty, even with almost no makeup

[@bjvu9460]

hahaha, people dont go on tv without make up so i dont know what you mean by almost no makeup/... she has enough make up on for it to take hours done by professional and not by yourself in a bathroom with cheat makeup... this is high end stuff... come on now...

[@Yagirlnyesha]

@@bjvu9460 Alicia keys doesn’t wear makeup at all... so what are you even talking about

[@Yagirlnyesha]

@@bjvu9460 kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZ7Fd4OGnrBpepo

[@isabelthurlow412]

B Jvu alicia keys doesn’t wear makeup... bye

[@Yagirlnyesha]

@@isabelthurlow412 like it’s literally obvious too lmao but men are clueless lmaoo

[@saucyfaces]

I can listen to Tori talk allllllll day. You can just feel everything she says. Everything! 🙏

[@Zephyr705]

I really appreciate Tori's words about responsibility. The stories she and Sting are entrusted with, in particular, require such an incredible level of sensitivity and insight and wisdom.

[@mjedits8357]

Bruh yall these day put people on such a useless undeserved pedastal it's ridiculous🤣

[@KrisBryant99]

@@mjedits8357 I was just thinking that about Tori Amos like something about her just seems so pretentious as she tries to conceal that as best as she can. Like she's all like ''well my audience doesn't know they're contributing to my shows'' well yeah it's because you dont look all that inviting for people to be themselves LOL

[@Storm-iw7sm]

Love Sting with all my heart and soul. He should’ve spoken more.

[@vivianbarnes820]

Tori Amos is on a different league. She's legit! ❤

[@Kglov]

Sting is in a different league.

[@ruiserrazina7727]

She is and always has been simply amazing. We the public are lucky to have her giving us her music

[@peterbigblock]

These are all peers except Sting. He’s in a whole different league from the others.

[@Kglov]

@@peterbigblock Exactly!!!

[@msellieblac]

They’re all in some league, and they’re all legit in their own path

[@eddyspacely205]

Anybody else was looking at Pharrell's hair like wtf

[@chrisjfox8715]

Thats why im here in the comments to figure out what it is lol

[@jaileea2008]

😂😂😂😂💯

[@serinayenglee9779]

no really tho lmao @@chrisjfox8715

[@sugarhouseempirellc286]

lmao!!!!!

[@jonesba2004]

I’m sooooooo distracted by that!! What the heck? Do we know?

[@giantsalsa3977]

This is the most open table I’ve seen so far and I am loving it. And the longer I watch this video, the better it gets.

[@xander423]

This is one of the most amazing interviews I have ever seen in my lifetime....what an honor it must have been to sit at the table ....I love it that they create from their heart and put so much thought and care in to what they do, who they are.

[@uwcb1]

Please have this host do more roundtables-shes fantastic!

[@maryaccentidiomes6414]

yes, yes yes yes yes,,

[@claireandersongrahamkeller2744]

Agreed!!!

[@robynnsimoneofficial]

UWCB She is absolutely awful and borderline has no intellect nor basic ability to talk about anything meanful, and had condescending remarks the entire interview.

[@superorin1623]

Alicia is a gift to the music industry.

[@MegaTobins696]

To the world really, her energy is pure and joyful

[@tonylaughlin6663]

Alicia is a gift to the world. I am really impressed by her.

[@mikeytapa9229]

I must be tired, I read that as Africa is a gift to the music industry lol

[@mjedits8357]

Get out of your bubble kid, and have higher standards.

[@KathleenReganMusic]

one of the best interviews i’ve ever watched.. i adore the calming, intelligent, elite presence of all of these creators. just, wonderful.

[@rafaelliteral1755]

I love these conversations The Hollywood Reporter filmed and uploaded. They are so far from "regular interviews", and that makes them so real and interesting. They have depth, and fun, and laugh, and reflexion, as real conversations with real people, specially sensitive and informed people. I just love this.

[@Nunofyabizzzzz]

I'm rolling my eyes every time Justin talks and I like Justin lol

[@aharonemanuel4010]

🤣🤣😆😆😂😂🤣🤣😆😆😆

[@Flolayne]

I think this is my favourite roundtable discussion for the year. These artists have a very calming presence,....at least for me they did. Thank you THR for putting this one together. There are also some seriously awesome quotable quotes from this group of artists, more so than from any other artistic groups that sat around the table.

[@jon73696]

agreed

[@abbasitareq]

RoLayne Flo ya it's pretty cool that none of them have any thing to prove and also they are involved with a different industry so they have to be humble and listen

[@joes7930]

Except for Justin.

[@mikelshang7515]

Amazing conversations. I love listening to musicians talk about their creative process.

[@Jayweezy]

Justin Timberlake looking around like, "I probably shouldn't be here."

[@mmb1253]

boo to you

[@jayg5391]

They need a booster seat for him at this table.

[@cheesecakelasagna]

And in that way, I can relate to his jitteriness, impostor syndrome innit.

[@BCommentary23]

Love this interview. Probably my favorite, but Ms. Tori!!! I adore that women. When she started talking about little earthquake. Mind blown.

[@ljay3379]

I respect Pharrell's mind. He's such an intelligent, spiritual aware individual. 👌

[@KFordVideos]

I agree 100%. And he was going over a lot of their heads with some of the things he was saying. Alicia and Tori were kind of understanding it, but John Legend was looking at him like he grew two heads.

[@miralabualjadail4206]

@@KFordVideos Yeah he was using a lot of esoteric jargon, like the aether and the difference between the ego and the self. You can tell John was like the e what is my university now?! XD is he speakin alien? Sting, Tori and Alicia defo get it. I'm actually surprised at how into it Pherell is, I had no idea how spiritual he was, as he isn't really my kinda artist.

[@WesleyG8857]

Absolutely agree. Can't agree on that hair choice. I have to believe it is not a conscious choice. I don't like being critiqued, but if I ever do that, or anything of the sorts, please call me out. One man to another. We have to bond together lol.

[@chescarino]

is he fuck..

[@biggypoppa2294]

He’s one of those lol....pharell😂

[@winifredpatrick4605]

Loved this interview. It made me love these artist not only for their talent but their intelligence and humanity.

[@Jpose03]

This one was phenomenal! I love this series ..I always have connected with certain artists and this show gives me the opportunity to see and to hear why 💙

[@MadPunky]

Would love another roundtable with Stevie Wonder, Paul McCartney, David Foster, Baby Face, Diane Warren and Max Martin

[@hamzaelaloui2070]

Legendary

[@snicholson8884]

That would an hour each! Lol absolutely legendary

[@samanthagabbudon4559]

Good choices

[@MakeSomeNoiseAgencyPlaylists]

David Foster would be the Justin Timberlake....not in terms of writing thou 😃

[@Barcelona3xs]

YES!!

[@Azr721]

Sting is such a calm soul. I love him 😍

[@rasmusengstrom4683]

Sting had a VERY different energy as young - turbo add and adhd

[@Handanalyse]

Would have loved to hear more from him.

[@mjedits8357]

He the only actual musican On this line up. He has the least to proove and talk about. The rest are desperate for attention.

[@Brndndutton]

This one had such a slow build and powerful humble message. These are huge episodes with such power to connect us all. Love them.

[@lanawebster2078]

What an amazing round table of voices of the creative souls and contributors of our world.....I loved your honesty, your sharing, your vulnerability...thank you! I felt so much by listening to your thoughts and your journey and the chemistry of the mix is vibrant and fresh ....thank you! From a creative

[@richiealarcon3875]

the moment tori started really talking is when the conversation turned very interesting, what a pleasure to hear them talk about what music means to them and what the industry does to their muses

[@michelrenaud3431]

I did not know the interviewer, she is great, asking great questions, listening and letting them speak, she orchestrates a highly interesting conversation

[@gillesrenaud6926]

Are you the Michel my bro?

[@shannonbegood587]

That's strange because she comes off as a complete idiot.

[@michelrenaud3431]

@@shannonbegood587 You are just a racist insecure woman who feels threatened by asians. Get over it.

[@shannonbegood587]

@@michelrenaud3431 Thats not true. My maid is asian and she is very efficient at her job. She has worked for my family for at least 17 years. Even her kids would help her sweep, mop, and dust my family's home. A racist is something I am not.

[@MissKK660]

I disagree. Shes stiff, awkward and changes topics right after 1 or 2 answers like she forgot the topic

[@ShadowNinjaDestiny]

Love these roundtables. Binging them now.

[@thedailydao]

Thank you for sharing your stories about your own wonder and awe. Your appreciation of one another are truly inspiring.

[@dylanblue2271]

I respect Alicia's anti-make up stance, and the reasons behind it. Genuinely, I do. I do think it's a little easier to take such a stance when you're incredibly naturally beautiful. Just wanted to make that point. Still, overall, lots of respect for her.

[@juliajesus35]

Dylan Blue yeah, me too! I'm a makeup artist (a certified one lol) and I always thought that I had to use makeup everyday. She showed me that's not the case!

[@Tengounsecreto231]

Dylan Blue my problem was that she only did it once she got rid of her acne and her skin was clear. I wish she had talked about that when she talked about why she stopped wearing makeup.

[@fairypoo]

Dylan Blue she does say though beauty is different to everyone and make up is still beautiful she isn't bashing women who wear it she is just expressing her true self think that's important

[@babewithastack2961]

Dylan Blue I respect the message but truthfully I don't respect her movement because I don't think it's genuine. Alicia was proactive spokesperson who dealt with acne for a long time, I would've respected it so much more if she would have done this back then.

[@Eddy6159]

Babe With A Stack well it's not as if people are fixed in a certain mentality all of their life. Not that she's had her fair share of success she probably doesn't care about endorsements and other things

[@anabarajasmusic]

I wish I could have heard more from Tori and Sting in this Roundtable

[@kslucki]

The older you get, the more you just listen.

[@MikaelLewisify]

Ana Barajas...I think it’s quite telling that the elder two had the least to say.

[@miralabualjadail4206]

I also hated the complete disregard for Sting by the interviewer, then saying Pharell and John were the biggest stars on the table! Like bitch, do you even know anything about this man's career?! She seemed really ignorant to be honest and not one of the better hosts.

[@mrtw5478]

The Sufi M.D Exactly some of these interviews are oblivious to who they really have at the table

[@donnahudson6756]

Me too. But they have been in the business so long there music speaks for them.

[@Germstahh]

Each one of these artists spoke without restraint....it felt so refreshingly genuine to see and hear. Nobody's trying to steal the spotlight here, this is how true colleagues and friends communicate imo. As for the title of the video excluding some of the others, that's the work of the media and is something that none of the artists have control over. They were asked to speak and they did. Be grateful that this is even available to us.

[@antigravityinc]

Didn’t expect to watch the whole video. Great one. Thank you!

[@destin-e.blu3rainsinthefac37]

I fell in love with music when I was 6 when I heard my mom sing"the green green grass of home." She sang this song as she played her guitar. My mom was the coolest mom ever.

[@NewsratC17]

I really really like this host please have her host more round tables she really seemed to just let the conversation flow and people open up

[@fernandezaebert]

This roundtable is really inspirational. AMAZING ARTISTS. G!

[@samanthako4269]

My favorite interview ever. For whatever reason, this made me emotional.

[@Alicricity]

i'm honestly cackling at justin trying to piggy back off alicia's very real statements about the perception of beauty and normalizing different kinds of beauty by trying to make trolls deep lmao

[@death24314]

lmao

[@thewayofyahweh7]

I just paused it when he started talking about it to 1)stop watching 2)see if anyone else in the comments felt the same

[@tceeeee]

@@thewayofyahweh7 he said "hold on we have a female protagonist that has a BeLly" and I couldn't stop laughinggg the man is talking about a fictional troll

[@Yagirlnyesha]

Right lmao I cringed

[@jayg5391]

😂😂😂

[@k2kfitchannel944]

One word - Sting

[@maciekwr]

This is much more fascinating than I thought it would be. Great spent hour and really honest conversation between smart people.

[@furty786]

How y’all have Sting there and don’t let him speak for 10 mins in to the video... he should be the first one y’all ask a question

[@aritenenbaum391]

Love Tori. What a special woman.

[@RebeccaMooreFrey]

WOW! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS ENLIGHTENING INTERVIEW SESH WITH THESE WONDERFUL ARTISTS!

[@jacquicraddock7263]

Wow! This was awesome to watch. Listening to such amazing songwriters was magical. Thank you

[@moyyerra]

"But basically by accident creating the soundtrack for people's emotional lives." Sting

[@sergiocabezuela9713]

Tori is so mesmerizing. She's always writing lyrics, even when she's not writing a song but just verbally communicating. She's an angel. If I ever met one, I wouldn't know any difference.

[@antwahnharris213]

I'm happy to have found this video. Love the dialogue that went on.

[@infinaneek]

These round tables are easily one of the best things the internet as given us. Thank you THR!

[@stephaniebandy3899]

Agreed. Love watching these actors and entertainers so open

[@m.jrebellion3589]

I never realised how beautiful alicia was that girl is on fire

[@WigganNuG]

I see what you did there ;)

[@genellege]

haha i love the cut aways to Tori Amos' seemingly bored face. "I'm so unimpressed..." love her

[@beachstreet101]

Sting had that same face.

[@WigganNuG]

@genelle .ge You're reading into her facial expressions your own bias. I'm quite CERTAIN she respects all the incredibly talented and wonderful artists she's sitting with. It's one thing to idolize an artist you love, its quite another to ascribe your silly idolatry to their thoughts a feelings. In fact, if you *really* loved and respected Tori, the last thing you should do is assume whats going on in their mind for them. Sorry, but this was a completely stupid comment.

[@MistMgmt]

“We’re thinking were using it to escape but really we’re looking to connect!” Bril Justin! Ty for being so special & sweet in your soul. You make it a better world for me ... your contribution to it and you remind me that men can be so sacred. Ty ty ty Aloha, peace & Namaste to you fellow travelers 🧳

[@richellebaisch2915]

I love listening to beautiful people talk about their magic that inspires us all. It's lovely to hear people that are genuinely nice people.❤️

[@macphallic]

I recognize all of them, I've been moved by each of their genius, but I will say quietly - without inviting debate - I came to this page to witness and hear Tori Amos speak. (wish more was said on her behalf- but HER silent yet generous witnessing spoke volumes) I believe the depth and commitment of her ministry to music as a transformative and divinely inspired "thang" is un-paralleled. For me she is the high priestess here. neway.... that's all I'll say.

[@Sixundergr0und]

Mac Morris lovely comment

[@user-jd4qy1fd6m]

Mac Morris sure she is.

[@claireandersongrahamkeller2744]

@@Sixundergr0und beautiful comment, true!

[@jeanettedesenclos27]

How beautifully stated ❤️

[@lisagrant3853]

Pharrell needs to be teaching! His words and presence are immense. Ugh and sting you said everything Ive been thinking about music now.

[@49erfaithful86]

This is awesome! I hope y’all do more songwriter tables!

[@sarahs.9678]

Loved hearing Alicia talk about writing “Back to Life”. I love that song so much. Listened to it a lot during 2019 and 2020 while dealing with a lot of personal life struggles and disappointment/chasing dreams and discovering new ones.

[@farhanj123]

Alicia Keys does not need makeup.....she is sooooooo beautiful 😍😍😍

[@authenticallynobody283]

This is one of the best round tables yet. Everyone was pretty well spoken, I was particularly impressed by Pharrell and Tori Amos. Everything that they said moved me.

[@lisacox3750]

This is the first roundtable where i love songs from all of them. I grew up such a fan specifically of Tori, Sting, and Pharrell. Those 3 I could listen speak about all things music all day long!

[@jthomas2211]

Respectable setting! No one's trying to speak over another. Intently listening to what the other says. Host did a great job!

[@julius9654]

man, I really need some more JT/Pharell music, they made some great stuff in the past

[@EpilepticSpudmonkey]

Fakes/nothings/losers

[@talithademesa8402]

R8-TV I agree! Some feel good music

[@NerdDrunk]

Justin, Pharell, Timbaland, AND Max Martin are in the process of doing his next album

[@musicowl0]

Well here it is now man. Curious what your thoughts are, cause everyone is parroting the critics rn and to me there are some dope songs on that album tbh

[@TheAntiHypocrisy]

Tori Amos is insanely adorable in her big black rimmed glasses

[@cj10109]

She seemed really shy, timid.

[@marilynking6623]

The empty chair, that song always bring tears to my eyes.

[@minemine2762]

Why is it empty

[@darrenmiller6927]

Some people seem to deserve their success. Seriously. What pleasant people. Humble even, lovely. I am impressed. Intelligent, modest, truly talented. So nice to watch this.

[@makharov]

54:28 "Zip it, and listen." I think Tori is speaking to you, Justin hahaha

[@TheRedsoxgirl05]

She was TOTALLY looking at him when she said that haha

[@Lux_bxdiee]

That's okay, its nothing offensive or downgrading, he isn't perfect 😂😂

[@publicdomain6607]

@@Lux_bxdiee Touch: £

[@sinbadzaragoza6598]

This man is so annoying I hope they never bring him back

[@Pretendship]

what a fucking squad

[@jamesblack6637]

Best roundtable I've seen.