Ian MacKaye interview

Ian talks @ 2:40

[@Gilpow]

So many brilliant minds not getting the joke behind those annoying questions... The interviewer is Kim Gordon.

[@lanakorvin570]

what a stupid little girl asking him all those stupid questions, when Punk music is the way it is, hardcore and lyrics are not to be fully understood, that is the way it is, its what you understand

[@lanakorvin570]

no I am not, rolf, thanks for answering, you can fill me in with the news pls, thanks

[@lanakorvin570]

oh gosh Rofl, SYouth were my fave band when I was 16!! wow, well i deleted my comment, as she knew what she was asking Ian MacKaye, thanks for the update, wow !!

[@flopimus]

Fuck! I didn't realize

[@flopimus]

+flopimus that it was Kim Gordon

[@luxvoyager108]

oh man, ian's facial expressions during the questions at the beginning are just priceless

[@LarsRyeJeppesen]

00:35

[@LarsRyeJeppesen]

Especially 00:35

[@MichaelBrown-bf7zr]

"I can't change a city, that's for sure" I wonder if today he realizes how many people across the world he's impacted. Awesome guy. I'd love to sit down and talk with him.

[@thebobbalo1]

When he did this interview though, the straightedge movement wasn't as popular/trendy as it is now. He had no idea how big it was gonna become.

[@MichaelBrown-bf7zr]

Oh yeah, definitely. I mean, I wonder if he remembers this interview, or what he said, and thinks like, "wow, I ended up making a way bigger difference than I ever thought I would," haha. It was definitely a different world back then. I've been watching a lot of interviews with him lately, and he seems super down to earth, so I don't even know if he'd give himself that much credit lol.

[@whamodyne1921]

Michael Brown That would be cool. An interview nowadays, done by a fan, or a person with clue about that scene, back in the day. I agree, Ian made a difference, though he would never say so!

[@breastmeatonly]

"we ride our vehicle as long as we can and, jump off before we sell out." I love it. He said it and did it.

[@xisotopex]

its a little different today. selling out back then meant changing the music, changing the ideals, changing the lyrics, the look whatever. now its a little more open. you can make some money and not be considered selling out. they and others like them kinda paved the way

[@siggylloyd3566]

@@xisotopex that's because selling out has no meaning anymore, not because somehow people aren't selling out now. Have you seen, literally, any internet content? Dictionary definition of selling out: whoring out your creative contribution to a corporately controlled distribution platform that offers you mere cents on the dollar for your talent, so you sell out by establishing sponsorship relationships (this means they own you, little boy) to keep making enough money.

[@xisotopex]

@@siggylloyd3566 word salad.

[@brianreeds5380]

Ian didn't sell out but Brian & Lyle wanted to. They gave a list of demands to Ian: manager, stage risers, they wanted to sound like U2 (Salad Days already does), etc etc & Ian said fuck that band is over.

[@lobotomyscam1051]

​@@xisotopexNumber soup rules!

[@gavinsmith6658]

That's my dude right there! Complete Discography has been going into my CD player for 25 years and love it so much to this day! Love you buddy!

[@LambsToLionsBand]

"..and jump off before we sell out." Not many bands like that anymore

[@whamodyne1921]

WORD!

[@harageilucid4352]

Selling out is the whole point, now.

[@declancaffrey3556]

Didnt do to bad being a multimillionaire

[@BlackendSheep]

"The hippies failed". "Then, they went and started their careers". "The punks will probably do the same thing". Never were truer words spoken. Most punks I grew up with are financially stable, because, we listened to the music that made us think. We listened to the music that showed us the strings that controlled the system. We were not disillusioned.

[@pullthereins]

95% of the “punks” that I knew had actually come from upper middle class suburbia in a small town called Andover, MA. They were active tourists with a stable background. All they had to do was play the game, and fortunately for them ultimately did. I knew some real deal homeless punks in Boston and Los Angeles.

[@neckbone3943]

Great comment. They thought I'd be a waste... hmmmm

[@chadbaier9752]

It's the way the powers that be set it up out here though, the dudes I seen that didn't want to "get with it" and challenged everything just ended up trampled with issues and problems. But that doesn't mean that happens too everyone bc there are few that truly believe in what they are doing and fighting for and stuff and end up making an impression and set their in mark in life. But I just don't feel right being 40 years old acting like a teenager still with a mohawk and playing punk rock it's just not me idk

[@BloodyArmourKnight]

​@@chadbaier9752 I hope to make it to 40 and still play punk rock. Just the music, not the idea or the lifestyle. Maybe an outfit or two. But only that.

[@chadbaier9752]

@@BloodyArmourKnight you got a good point

[@rodm1975]

For someone so young, you can tell that he had a very grounded sense of realism about himself, what he was doing, and what he was, and still is, about. And the mistakes played out. Mistakes that he learmed from until he got it right with Fugazi. And Minor Threat and Embrace were definitely not bands he did wrong.

[@JohnnyMac95]

Disclaimer: he doesn't talk until 2:37

[@happyendings59]

+Johnny Mac Thanks... that would have been a bear.

[@RavenousMedicine]

+Johnny Mac hahaha, this is true! but man, listening to the stockpile of ridiculous questions before it is hilarious. Who the fuck are these people? but yeah, I really would have liked to have known what he answered to alot of these. that comes later I guess? I'm not sure It's sort of hard to sort out.

[@nayru1855]

RavenousMedicine these people are kim gordon and possibly thurston moore from sonic youth, those questions at the start were a joke

[@JBmusicart]

He listens to their bullshit first. Then lays it out.

[@RB-nl6qv]

Sid from Toy Story was actually based on Ian from this interview

[@SHOGUN18875]

Stupid

[@joshholbrook2589]

You can tell Ian is like.. what? Really? His expressions say it all..

[@artiefufkinspen]

He changed ,or at least planted a seed of consciousness into many minds. for the betterment of humanity. Respect to him for that, and some great songs too.

[@CaenFilms]

“So do you think you’re gonna be further underground?” Lmao

[@spacecasejace]

so f-ing funny, I know...

[@coronasucks7602]

@@spacecasejace kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2Wvaq2sn7uFo6M wait what

[@spacecasejace]

@@coronasucks7602 that Q by the lame ass interviewer is funny as hell "So do you think you’re gonna be further underground?” all the interview questions are (and Ian's looks/eyerolls, of course...

[@prestigiouschroniclerofthe2159]

"Are you an angry person?" *nods head*

[@NicoBleackley]

I always rediscover this video. I can never wrap my head around the reason for the editing here

[@KingCrimson82]

i saw the last of those guys 93-99. they are always, Always ! annoyed. And their filter of "cool" is so narrow, that it is a trail and error course, a minefield. in the end of the day the reason might have been a hangover from the daily drug abuse.. i know,but it is the only solution i can come up with. so, this editing is a show off of lifestyle, a sort of "how cool is hardcore" pr, and its well done because you as the viewer are in the intimidated side of that relation.

[@monstergod888]

Wow,that zoom on Ian's babyface is so cute 1:20

[@KKPIHCP]

Looks like a “See me Commercial”

[@clodicious]

I think Ian said it best when he said:

[@JBmusicart]

Hearing Hardcore for the first time, It changed my life. For the better.

[@3WAYPLANE]

thankGod Ian survived after this interview...

[@Danosaur101]

This makes me laugh every time

[@brokensilence6790]

Me too.

[@itsMrNoble]

You make me laugh every time, mate, if anyone does...

[@bobdarnell6619]

Ha

[@mfpendle]

Ian's responses in the first 2 1/2 minutes are priceless

[@libertyhopeful18]

Awww, it's so cute when kids come and insult people with no backup for the bs they're saying. Hmmm. Well, to start, he has fronted two of the most important rock bands in the last 30 years. He started his own record label from scratch just because he wanted to make music. He has spoken at hundreds of seminars at colleges across the country, and has travelled the world doing each of these things. He has inspired thousands of people and is highly intelligent and well-spoken. What have you done?

[@awm6598]

*What the f*ck have you done

[@Falkuzrules]

*Why the f*ck are you replying to a 6-year-old comment

[@awm6598]

@@Falkuzrules I dont know

[@usualdosage7287]

@@Falkuzrules to say that lyric. Duh

[@eamonwright7488]

@@Falkuzrules "Don't you fucking get it?!"

[@Biboche23]

Iconic man and even more iconic interview. We get so few 😂❤

[@tashisls7041]

I love him...I needed to hear this

[@unbridledenthusiasm]

love this, thanks for posting the full thing

[@Maxinekylie]

"What the fuck have you done?!" - Ian MacKaye

[@thesputnik6423]

Great end quote analogy. I love this man.

[@bostont4terrier]

"Are you an angry person?"

[@absolving]

Lmfao

[@tigerzskelet0n]

He’s an Aries...of course he is lol

[@absolving]

She should listen to First Two Seven Inches and then she'll get her answers lol

[@lobotomyscam1051]

​@@absolvingIt's Kim Gordon, she gets it.

[@xkitanax5417]

his facial expressions made me laugh so hard. so tired of her shit lmao

[@mepp7573]

it's Kim Gordon interviewing him...

[@MrRekarbenots]

i'm pretty sure that barrage of hilarity at the beginning is a joke they are all in on. even thurston chimes in for a sec. ian fucking rules. so does punk rock

[@jacobsheldon9884]

basically the woman is asking, Ian, Why are you Ian? and when he makes an expression she just names songs

[@MrRekarbenots]

'that woman'? she's kim. she's ian's friend. she likes him. they have fun.

[@mickeyrube6623]

Man, for someone who never had a drink in his life, Ian can sure slur his words, haha!

[@MaximumDong]

I really enjoy seeing his facial expressions as she asks questions.

[@rosema7909]

Greatest interview ever

[@christopherpesce1076]

this is timeless.

[@johnblough78]

Your music changed me Ian. Thanks.

[@flopimus]

One if the most eloquent people I've ever heard, and he's from my hometown

[@bigpercy9072]

Such a great artist and he had to of been so young in this interview. Staple of my teens in the 90’s. My kids just laugh now when they hear it. So fast but good

[@DeadlyCreatures]

I love how this video is put together with the intro. First words: I'll know.

[@hypnolobster]

You're watching an interview of Ian MacKaye and you don't know who Kim Gordon is? How did you end up here?

[@waynesomething7379]

Because Minor Threat is good music and Sonic Youth is not. In my opinion.

[@waynesomething7379]

Also before you or anyone else uses the tired old line about how much time has passed since your comment; I don't care. Just because your post is old doesn't mean it's somehow invulnerable to criticism or discussion. I also would like to take this time to bring up hero worship which is a huge problem not just here in the us but pretty much everywhere in the world. Music kind of takes on a life of its' own and becomes something removed from the individual or individuals that created it. Initially an extension, it then evolves. You don't need to know who wrote or composed a song to listen to it. So in short . . . who gives a fuck who kim gordon is. You can honor her without even knowing her name just by enjoying what she produced or was part of producing.

[@windyhollow7869]

Wayne Something bro u can't just make an incredibly bold and objective claim and then follow it up with "in my opinion" like your intentions were respectful

[@sophiacristina]

I discovered Ian before Kim in fact...

[@zippycampbell5155]

Fuck sonic Youth

[@Yagmilner]

The first 3 minutes of this video were awesome.

[@shedontanks]

He is a very important man. He literally oozes importantness.

[@mrstuperstefan]

God I love this! Not one question is even good.

[@owencfarrow]

That gave me a good laugh, thank you sir.

[@YariBeatsMedia]

Massive respect.

[@CtrlAltPhreak]

Fucking love it! At times, it looks like he's thinking: "is this shit for real, or is there gonna be some asshole that comes in and tells me I just got punk'd?"

[@dakotaperkins7470]

You need to listen to this song, and memorize the lyrics RIGHT now: In My Eyes- Minor Threat

[@MrRekarbenots]

nah. stepping stone. i heard they were really really high when they wrote that one. classic.

[@lou4765]

@@MrRekarbenots Steppin Stone is not even a Minor Threat song. It was a Monkees song covered by the Sex Pistols before, which inspired them to make their own.

[@billydeewilliams9104]

@@MrRekarbenots LMAO!

[@MrRekarbenots]

​@@lou4765golly gosh gee whiz mister! i thought minor threat wrote every cool song. 'the monkeys', you say? (nice spelling, btw) who'da thunk such abstractions? geniuses like you are needed for teaching folks things and stuff. and, also, btw, 'the monkees' didn't write their own tunes. well, maybe a couple, but a ripping classic like stepping stone? nah. that's bobby hart and tommy boyce, a couple of tin pan alley heavy hitters. and i think fifteen bands had at it before the pistols did. theirs ripped it up, though, indeed. like sid's eddie cochrane covers, way too cool for just about any school. be cool yourself, professor!😃😀🙂😐😶🟡🍄🧨📢

[@alexandrae.1811]

Best punk rock shows I ever got to see. xoxo

[@rageddoldann2234]

Ian is pretty darn cute. If I am not mistaken, I like his choice of beverage!!

[@MaverickV4134]

I relate so much with Ian MacKaye lol

[@megamotive2151]

LOL the expressions are priceless!

[@AdolfStalin]

that's how I imagined the piano room looked like when they described in American Hardcore when that one guy (I think it was Brian Baker) saw Ian show him the chords to 'Straight Edge'. some weird multiverse shit there.

[@themagnanimous1246]

HAHAHA his face while she asks him stupid questions! I love it!

[@stephenkane2464]

this is too good

[@bcast9978]

When "Repeater" came out most of the hardcore scene writers turned on Ian. I was too young to understand that even Punks have an hierarchy.

[@cassiusspacetrain2852]

inspiration

[@emmettnh]

ian mackaye is a hero!

[@deadcops.integrity]

i love you ian

[@adonisllamawut8210]

Whoever edited that intro is a god

[@fosterch11]

Cracks me up the way this is edited.

[@roy_for_real2674]

'6 months ago it was different' lol, that's how fast it all went.

[@Zayuh321]

that was great

[@supermassiveblackj]

I swear that this is Sonic Youth interviewing him... if so then this is even more awesome.

[@hellzeven]

the way I feel most of the time with "the others";-))))

[@misterno-ice-guy8082]

3 minutes in, and not a word from Ian. Someone get this man a tiger hand held game

[@johnfavorite3]

It would be very interesting to hear Ian's views on the same questions in 2013.

[@lascrud]

No wonder he was angry... Although, all these years later, it's cool to see this footage. Ian being so young and all. Cool, close up footage of a legend.

[@thejesman]

Well, both movements have had their upsides and their downsides. The punks haven't exactly changed the world either, but it all gets us a step closer to where we wanna go. What bugs me is that we really haven't had much of a movement like that since punk. I mean, it's obviously not the 60's anymore, but it ain't the 80's either. I don't wanna just bury myself with nostalgia, I wanna do my own thing, ya know.

[@franklottar]

You know you struck hard when the voices start confusingly trying to question you.

[@MurphysJif]

Damn good point! 8:00

[@nicolaemadalinboboc4902]

Ian sounds really intelligent.

[@josephrivas4762]

He's a smart guy, that Ian mackeye.

[@xcalibrx1653]

His mind isn’t clouded by foreign substances so he can think clearly.

[@MegaShiney99]

What does that even mean LMAO

[@joehete3888]

Yeh , it also doesn’t hurt his father was in the molding of culture business. Aka CIA

[@bravoledieu]

Bravo.

[@CommandoClover]

Just realised that the beginning of this interview is sampled at the beginning of the song 100 by RATKING. What ya don't know now ya know!

[@IggyCurtis]

I Love Ian, he's a fine man.

[@Beenyad]

He looks so much like the Scout. He could say bonk any second and I would be surprised

[@RegularDude00]

The fucking close up of his face is killing me this is hilarious.

[@JohnNada80]

I love his expression when she asks him if he's an 'angry person'... 02.26

[@KurtMcGowan]

I never thought Ian was threatening until I saw him in this. He looks like he could punch someone x

[@etiquettefiend]

high school man. this was him in high school. crazy! i still wear minor threat shirts to bars x)

[@willmartins168]

Thats sonic youth interviewing him

[@cloudsugar272]

I almost thought this was an actual interview, then noticed a couple people said the interviewer was Kim Gordon....that totally makes sense now. Of course that's her voice...and her kind of humor.

[@cheothegeo2742]

I luv how the interviewers are just *talking to themselves*. imagine how that would go.

[@triplethraet]

wow RATKING sampled this

[@greyhoundish]

His annoyed facial expressions, too fucking good.

[@DEFENDPOPPUNK1]

ian mackaye is a badass.henry rollins is a close second

[@cheshiremouse]

wow just learned of Fugazi. and from the little I have heard this man say I respect him. Has he written book?

[@stevenconte4714]

This is fucking great!

[@MeganBoyle]

'the world? i don't even know enough about the world to even begin to even want to change it, i'm not even sure the world's all that bad' sweet

[@wakeuppunxdead666]

"We weren't going in a circle, that kinda bugs me."

[@133Manu]

thats fucking incredible

[@whytdking]

PUNK ROCK !

[@owenwexler7214]

The look on his face during the questions, like "I really have to answer these dumb questions don't I?"

[@emmaduncan2296]

I was just going to mention that!

[@MrVarsityphysics]

Now imagine a young angry Jim Halpert

[@jackofspades9742]

LMAO

[@SoooRoxUrSox]

omg Ian's face at 0:25 awww

[@tylerdavis6203]

THAT'S HILARIOUS.

[@sadandalonearemysafewords2740]

I love all the faces he makes💀

[@Temu69recordsdotcom]

This interview made him break edge

[@benjamindeadman787]

does anyone when and where this interview is from? want to include it in some research for my degree but need to be able to source it! thanks

[@kqatsi]

You could just source it directly from here.

[@swiftpiechop415]

Fuck yes!

[@jasonlortie1250]

I smoke..drink beer.. smoke a little weed and eat meat. I totally respect Ian mackaye's philosophy. And I do like poison ideas music also