Jack White Arte Interview 2012 (Part 2)

NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT INTENDED PART 2: Jack White interviewed by Arte, talking about the 'sexiness' within his music, touring and presenting his music and art.

[@ycantijustusemyname]

"it's very easy for me to let go, and that's exactly what i want to do with a song.. it's let it go and give it away. The best thing about writing a song and releasing an album is basically you're kind of waving goodbye to your kids.. i mean, they leave and you don't get to see them again, they're not yours ever again.. but that's why you do what you do.. (...) i'm putting it out to share with other people and hoping somebody might like it, i hope somebody might want to sing that song at a birthday party or at a wedding or to their friend over the phone..and the fact that people on a stadium would chant, not lyrics, but a melody.. a melody!!?! that's ridiculous! i mean, it's amazing.. that's folk music and as a song writer, that's the biggest compliment you could ever give to a song writer, so i'm very happy about it" Okay *clears throat* Jack, would you marry me?

[@snoutout]

the most brilliant, talented, hard working musician in rock today.

[@ArtyYOU2]

He is so humble, shy, clever and sweet

[@SolarSailor1967]

Very candid. He always tries to redirect questions. That is why the same topics tend to come up. This time he goes a little deeper into the ''Why''.

[@thesocialpariah7330]

+Tom Elliott Interviewers should take notes bc it's obviously not a topic the musician intends to talk about. And if one more interviewer asks him about the blues...if you've been a fan for any amount of time you know Jack's feelings and philosophy about the fucking blues. Come up with something original, please!

[@ZebetouchmeProd]

He's so incredibly intriguing. I love his mannerisms. And his music, of course.

[@fenderguitargirl]

He's so sweet and smart. My goodness...

[@chocolatemilk9889]

He's cute

[@WendyGayleMarch]

I saw him three times this year..Firefly..Charlottesville and at FreeFest....watching him perform is a drug...it draws me in and causes me to look and feel within. I dislike the media who try to say he has issues with women...great artist indeed.

[@kimlec3592]

Yes.

[@BlueBelle-711]

What a classy man!

[@enjay12]

When he says @5:57, that he was trying to get rid of people that couldn't see through the image and realize that The White Stripes sang the blues makes so much sense to me. I was one of those people. It took me probably 10 years to figure out that Jack White's style and music is amazing. I'm glad my musical taste came around.

[@Elena-er7zp]

Nolan Johnson well he did look pretty damn silly and gimicky in those tight red pants lol

[@mysterycity23]

The most impressive thing about Jack White, for me, is his constant drive to challenge himself; like moving the keyboard further away during live shows, not using set lists, etc.

[@TokyoBlue587]

I am sad I missed that tour...I admire him so much, his whole philosophy of music and art and his work ethic...how many artists today would purposely make things harder for themselves onstage because they think that if people are paying to see them, they can't just do something easy? Not many musicians have that type of work ethic. Also, he's freakin' hot.

[@watersport86]

I think this might be the most actual info an interviewer has ever actually gotten out of this guy

[@kk3733]

oh i love that. ' they don't realise i am doing that to get rid of you'. the most amazing sentence i have ever heard in my life.

[@platypus8135]

I really like his point of view!

[@SingerAR]

A beautiful, profound, Old Soul. Genius! I'm always amazed at his interviews.

[@EmeraldFlame96]

This is the best Jack White interview I have ever watched. I love hearing him talk about music, he doesn't dumb down anything or tell more than he needs to. Amazing.

[@Tacsponge]

If the camera was perfect, it would be boring

[@annarozell7671]

I like and respect Jack more he talks

[@Teresa-ve3cx]

Our insecurities and paranoia of losing someone or something in our life brings a horrible fear every second of the day. I agree that the Blues was about a story of a struggle. Sometimes we find love that is all about struggle and we stay. Some of us need that struggle I agree with him. Finding someone who just goes with everything you say and do is boring for some. We need that push. However, we can push people away too much and not let them in all the way that we end up sabatoging our relationships because we know they will end up leaving so we don't allow ourselves to get close. When they don't leave we are surprised. His philosophies I agree with all the way. The way he describes life is unique and truthful. It can take people all their life and a lot of money in counseling to figure life out. Anger can be passionate but also dangerous. We have to let go of controlling others. That will ruin a relationship faster than anything. A prison isn't fun.

[@funkism573]

He struggles, he makes it raw, his struggle has developed a musical prophet.

[@CrabDigs]

We need a Meg and Jack White "White Stripes" reunion tour.

[@Mimsp]

I absolutely love what he said between the minutes 4:35 and 5!

[@cjsilvestremusic]

Oh my God. I’ve learned a lot in this interview. His view about fashion and art is on another level.

[@levisternberg]

i like it. it goes along with what he's saying about imperfection. it totally keeps it interesting

[@SianMaci]

He's perfectly imperfect.

[@wrunner]

Hes my idol.saw him a few weeks ago and im seeing him next month!

[@yacobim]

Some very relatable and interesting perspectives on music come from that guy.

[@missdenise]

Great interview. Jack White is awesome Thanks for sharing! :)

[@musitch]

This may be the best Jack White interview out there.

[@DanyaHethail]

My God! I can relate to him so much its crazy!!! He's sucking me in more and more!!!

[@lanitana100]

2:32 i know this isn't important, but i like how he's talking all normal,and then he says 'cool' and the way he says it just sounds, well....cool! haha

[@TolkienStudy]

Jack White, we share the same philosophy! Behavior and clothes tell a story! Oh look he mentioned Dylan! (See my comment in part one). But the Art of the Album and all the accouterments like all those great records do, Jack is aware of...he really is great, I'm glad he made it. I still like the kid living in Detroit watching TV and playing all kinds of stuff. She always comes back to "sexy." The interviewer should just say: "I think you are sexy." She's very attracted to him. I think he should have a Poetry/Literature/Publishing outlet as well, and he should hire me to do it, If you're reading this Jack or anyone that knows him, tell him.

[@Bells2141]

Lol this interviewer was so attracted to him I kind of felt second hand awkwardness for her LOL

[@TolkienStudy]

Yes I felt the same awkwardness! :)

[@Bells2141]

Brandon Young Do you think Jack noticed?

[@TolkienStudy]

+DellyBellyTea333 He is perceptive. I think he did but he wasn't reciprocal, which oddly might be more "sexy" for the interviewer. happens to me and obviously other guys I guess. that's what I think so glad he mentioned Dylan.

[@Bells2141]

Brandon Young I think you just described why this interviewer just radiated awkwardness...she was half frustrated, and half-bone deep attracted to Jack, who is just too cool of a dude to respond. Guess she wasn't a red head....And yes, you can tell Dylan has influenced Jack tremendously.

[@NinjaOutfitInTheWash]

Great interview!

[@thehulk525]

Camera didn't bother me 1 bit. I guess I was just paying attention to the wise man talking. He is truly ingenious.

[@missrobynlouise]

gorgeous

[@collj86]

I don’t mind something being boring I think in art or music or sex there is a fine line between what is exciting and what is boring

[@DGK666]

Thanks there kid. It was from a personal video Jack sent to a friend of mine.

[@88riddlemethis]

This man is brilliant

[@sonorasays]

Jack White, you are my hero.

[@britlohse123]

I don't think he was questioning Eric Clapton's bluesmanship, just suggesting that his style and styles similar to his are not the only expressions of the blues.

[@davidwantsahug]

I love listening to his opinions.

[@trevor8930]

upon listening to it again, i would agree.

[@diddypopdiddy]

great interview, had him really talking

[@genellege]

smoker's cough

[@matiaskb798]

OOHHH QUISIERA VERLA TRADUCIDA!!!! EN ESPAÑOL!!! SALUDOS DESDE ARGENTINA GRAN APORTE! :)

[@laperraquehabla]

The camera sucks but it's getting closer to Jack's face... And that is not bad.

[@MrPersoniam]

YOU ARE A GOD JACK

[@olivias.9407]

he's a pretty cool dude

[@adonaldson618]

This is great!

[@unicornnsparks3780]

love his thinking.. the interviewer is great, I also noticed a bit of flirting ;p

[@LicaCiufu]

Seriously, who the hell cares about the camera, man? I could be blind and still enjoy this interview.

[@kmasonsos]

5:45 "peanut on the bass drum" lol

[@nestorian9]

Maybe Jack White thought Bob Dylan SHOULD have been communicating something more than "lots of guys like motorcycles" on that famous album cover. He was communicating carelessness, according to Jack. White is typically all over the place in interviews as usual. I'm not judgmental BUT I'm going to judge you when you walk down the street or show up by your shoes. He can sound great--I love it that she starts by asking direct questions about sexiness in his songs and he sums up by discussing love

[@TheKassandraLo]

...still crying, Jack...

[@carolp633]

Jack writes it and they will hum the melody. That is something.

[@annamak631]

wise Jack,love YOU!

[@kozmo7]

is there a slight bit of flirting going on here or is it just me? Etiehr way, this is a great interview, and Jack White is great.

[@loriminnesota1963]

Great interview, but the fidgeting camera was annoying.

[@mussman717word]

Ah! Great, great song.

[@MrYatesj1]

I love Jack so don't get me wrong, but he did not invent going on stage without a set list. The Grateful Dead did that for 30 plus years. I have seen Jack 3 times this summer, I hope he plays somewhere within a 1000 miles this winter, he puts on one heck of a show!

[@violetsnotviolence]

Not everybody in his all male band is black, if that's what you are talking about. Also, in this interview anyway, when he was talking about the typical aesthetic of white blues musicians he was comparing those ideas of what, for lack of a better word modern, blues are supposed to be to the aesthetic of the White Stripes. And I'm going to go out on a limb because I haven't read what you are referring to , but it may be possible he was speaking generally when he made those other comments.

[@barrieevans890]

I think that moving the camera is intentional. It's a way of maintaining some tension.

[@nestorian9]

Also, thank you for keeping the tone pleasant event though you disagreed. I will likely be proven wrong. But he lives in the South now and he's probably never heard this used the way I have (and I'm sure Hendrix did living in Nashville) and maybe just needs to know it has been used that way in this area. South has a culture all it's own I don't expect a guy growing up in Detroit (esp. idolizing black blues singers) to realize. It was obvious he meant it kindly (Gulf shores) but I winced.

[@Ivolvx]

❤

[@rawconsciousness7678]

He's running the number 11 in numerology , he's the living proof of it , Search it up you'll see.. he's gifted

[@DeadEndChris]

When he says the boys are playing he is just meaning that the male band was playing that show instead of the female band. Also I really dont think he ment anything bad about Eric Clapton either I think he was just making a point.

[@ttonyV]

Such is the sacrifice.

[@MelonCuteMelon]

what is going on with the camara? lol but still, nice interview!

[@jefferymason7900]

HE IS miiiiinnnnneeee!!!!

[@Cr0wnedAAM]

If you were listening to any of this interview I'm sure Jack White would agree that how bad the camera-man is doesn't mean shit.

[@SonofPerson]

The Army uses "Seven Nation Army" in their marching cadences now. Now that is god tier stardom for you.

[@RavennaWyrmwood]

Couldn't help but notice at about 07:00 he says "our job" and then pauses. Then he just goes on. It could just be my sentimentality, but what if he was thinking about The Meg? A slip of the tongue where he thought it was still him and The Meg. I don't know. But that pause...

[@N3V3RSAYD13]

100% Artist

[@the59gibsonlespaul]

I've actually thought that myself lol.

[@osuushiza8]

Cute icon pic! :P

[@adisoncardoso]

who doesn't?

[@airline7stripes]

was that camera guy on a trip? gosh

[@bunnymize]

well, in a way i guess you could say that in a literal way, but people who are complex and notice the complexities in all situations- know that there are levels, gray areas and contradictions within simple things that "make up that thing". it is just that things are not black and white (not for puns sake there) and that one part of a conversation or comment might not match up to the other component of the subject matter...

[@digitelio]

It is out of focus; you want the eyelash in focus not the tip of the nose. The adjustments are probably the camera operator reacting stylistically to Jack's preference for accidents.

[@watersport86]

probably one of the same people that Jack worried would think the White Stripes color theme was written by some "pretentious art student" with whom he has no desire to "share with"

[@violetsnotviolence]

No problem, I've never understood why some people become so hostile on these types of websites over a simple difference of opinion. Maybe it's the anonymity factor. I wouldn't be surprised either if wasn't familiar with that usage. However, unfortunately racism is still alive and well here (I've lived in MS most of my life), and so on the other hand I would be surprised if he hasn't encountered it in some form.

[@krimpkrimpkrimp9207]

Prey do tell, what was meaning of that bonnet?

[@AdrianaQ9]

What did he say at 8:03 "everybody find it's______?"

[@DGK666]

He said "compliment" not "accomplishments".

[@robertkraft2689]

...THANKS-(😀🎶🎼🎸🏁.) R.k. BOBZGT.

[@ScottSkookum]

SOMEONE GET THAT MAN A RICOLA!

[@MsThang0726]

no, it has nothing to do with the complexity of his personality he literally un-intenttionally contradicted himself

[@osuushiza8]

LOL I'm an adult! And YW! :) A personal video? That's cool!! Looks like he was being silly there! q:

[@c2quick4u]

its Arte'

[@ohwellwhateverr]

so what colour are they actually?

[@hillarysharp4961]

WHO DOESN'T.

[@nestorian9]

He is also still angry with Clapton for that white blues comment. He once refuted Clapton's comments about white guys dressing like old blues guys from the 40's while he was dressed exactly as Clapton described. I don't know. He's an undeniably talented songwriter and charismatic but he is tenacious and wants to always, always be right. There's a kindness that's sort of missing--a self-awareness. And I'll step in the minefield, but there are racial overtones to calling his black band his boys.

[@nestorian9]

If Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, Jimi Hendrix, and Denzel Washington were in his band and felt comfortable with being called his boys, then I'm way wrong. I don't mind being wrong. I've just heard it used far too many times by white bosses toward black (janitors or maintenance guys) as "C'mere Boy" and then "Yes, Mr. ____" and I would get to know these guys and they had all this gravitas and were WWII vets and they were anything but boys. I would love to hear Chappelle's opinion on it.

[@SenseiD91]

05:35 Pirate?

[@AdrianaQ9]

really?? I thought It was "strange" but it doesn't sound like that.... ok, thank you!

[@mussman717word]

I never gave it any real thought, but I'm ashamed to say I did hate the White Stripes at one point. That was during my adolescent years, though, when I just started listening Eminem, so to be fair, I didn't know shit from shinola.

[@Januszeko]

Talk about struggles and things not going perfect... still, looks like Jack doesn't mind.

[@whysosquirrel101]

I was laughing so hard, the interviewer i keeps mentioning how like 'sexy' his music and him are. I mean, don't blame her but it was kind of unprofessional.

[@BoneHouse333]

4:45 Yeah!! Shut up girl... loll

[@nahnaw1222]

I agree with Jack- take yourself seriously. Whether its music or whatever, if you are doing something, especially something you love, put everything you can into it. If you are not, you are cheating yourselves and others.

[@laperraquehabla]

AT BREAKFAST! AT BREAKFAST!!!