Jamie Campbell Bower On 'Stranger Things 4', Vecna Playlist & 'Run On' | Video Call

We chat via Zoom with Jamie Campbell Bower ahead of the release of Volume 2 of 'Stranger Things' season 4. He tells us about the metal playlist that helped him get into character and the importance of music within the Netflix show. Also, he tells us which of his own songs he thinks would save him from Vecna. Plus, we find out how he wrote and recorded recent single 'Run On' and his future aims as he moves on from Counterfeit into solo work.
Interviewer: James Wilson-Taylor
#JamieCampbellBower #JamieBower #StrangerThings
‪@JamieBowerOfficial‬
00:00 Intro
01:02 Going Solo
03:02 'Run On'
09:50 New Music Plans
13:47 Vecna Playlist
17:08 'Stranger Things' Music
21:24 Song To Be Saved From Vecna
23:56 Tour Plans
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[@rocksound]

It's the question everyone has been asking - what song would save you from Vecna?

[@Yuxi89]

Nightwish - Ghost Love Score (wacken 2013)

[@HRDP21]

Baby shark.

[@kr-666]

@@HRDP21 man that'd wake me up to I could run over and turn it off xD

[@kerrie9040]

Everybody but you by state champs

[@golgariblightwarlock]

Night wish - ghost love score wacken 2013 or Draconian - Ascend Into Darkness

[@DRT813]

Also imagine still looking good from that angle. Couldn't be me lol.

[@elodielebrun]

thats what i thought lmaoo hes something else

[@The-Beyonder]

I misread the comment as "imagine looking at him from that angle" and I was gonna say behave lmao

[@elodielebrun]

@@The-Beyonder SKFJDKFJDK

[@DiamondTheGamer]

@@The-Beyonder Behave yourself😂😂💙✋🏻

[@The-Beyonder]

@@DiamondTheGamer 💀💀

[@anawannawhat]

We have been sleeping on this gem. What a lovely artist.

[@michelleduval27]

Casting directors have been sleeping on him for years. But, I'm his fan for like a decade or more? I also know there are a lot of us, haha

[@lovinqmochxii1603]

my love for this guy never stops growing

[@emmawchs]

same

[@SarcasmIsMySecondName]

Lol I've read growling and that's all because I've just finished Stranger Things 4 vol 2. Vecna and stuff Lol. He's a great actor and artist as it turns out.

[@plaggscamembert7465]

I have never developed a crush on a villain from anything I saw or read before this.....Now? I am just _obsessed_ with this dude! ❣️😭

[@matienazemy1382]

Hope to see him in season 5. Dude killed it as Henry/One/Vecna.

[@theyeezyman3508]

He is going to be in season 5 bro... He never died 😬😬😬

[@erikasmith8894]

Vecna is very much alive. And I fear for El as I don't know if she is strong enough to take him out. However, my theory is that Will has powers that will take Vecna down. It started with him, and it will end with him. I just hope nothing bad happens to him because he's going through so much already! Ugh, two years before we see what transpires..

[@matnels277]

You don't have to hope , you just have to wait.

[@StefinSeattle1]

Literally

[@chelseahopper3811]

He's so intelligent, articulate, talented and of course gorgeous! It's unfair almost lol

[@DornishQueen]

If there is ever a David Bowie biopic, Jamie could play him

[@djamenastories7607]

He could play Jareth, the Godblin King in The Laybrinth. He’s the perfect role for that. But it should be darker and hypnotic. Time for him to have a lead role in a movie or series.

[@intheyellowcorner]

Or taylor hawkins biopic!

[@Hi-jv2vi]

He already played mick jagger so yk

[@djamenastories7607]

@@Hi-jv2vi That's great to know, thank you.

[@jimash1672]

@@djamenastories7607 a darker manipulative lead yes!

[@loriwitmer6596]

The Duffers could not have picked a better actor to take on the role of Henry/Vecna/01. Brilliant!

[@emperoring112]

Idk why but the fact that the guy who played an amazing big bad guy in Stranger Things is also a music lover and musician himself just makes me beyond happy😍

[@ellechristie1111]

He has an amazing voice and he expresses himself so well. I am sad to say I did not know him before Stranger Things, but I am looking forward to learning more about this talented musician and actor.

[@alchemyofthearts]

Another amazing interview with the artistic genius that is JCB. Just respect and admire his approach to his artistic process, the authenticity that is at the heart of his work, and how inspiring he as an artist is to other creatives. As a writer, I find his process so completely fascinating. As far as his masterpiece - Paralysed - I can't express enough what that song and his *The Prologue* does for me because it's a transformative piece of consummate art where Jamie truly created a new genre of music, one that cuts through all external layers and delves deep; straight to the soul. As for Dante's Inferno being the foundational layer for the story that he is weaving for his music - it speaks to the core of me as a writer.

[@heatherjane910]

He’s the new Bowie

[@leylacarpaci113]

Damnnn his voice so raspy i love ittt

[@petrakonecnaportaits]

Jamie is one of the most talented artists and an amazing person. Always such a pleasure to hear him talk. Thank you for the interview ❤

[@haddsaiqbal7829]

I don’t know how much more I can love him like, how tf am I supposed to surpass the love I already contain for him.

[@moonlightbae_]

proud of him he’s come so far since shadow hunters

[@intheyellowcorner]

His voice is so unique.

[@mariavictoriaperez]

Listening to Jamie Campbell Bower is always interesting and mesmerizing...

[@luaned.g9798]

I love him so much, so talented in so many things ! I’d love him to release his ‘’Vecna/001 playlist’’ on platforms like really !

[@meowmeowmaow]

When he dropped Norma Jean it took me back to my days of rebellion and love of metal. I enjoy his personality a lot. Glad he’s having his moment and hope it opens more doors for him. 🙏

[@SBayit]

Hearing that Jamie would listen to Paralyzed cello version to save him from vecna shocked me since it’s also my pick of his songs that would save me🥹

[@itsfenyx1585]

Ima bout to turn gay for this dude

[@arkadianz]

ME TOO MAN

[@strikerbowls791]

Not worth it

[@baldie_mm2.]

But he is not gay

[@tiffanybianco5657]

Go for it…but Ull hafta get past me first

[@serhanakbulut1034]

😂

[@i_love_rescue_animals]

What a lovely, thoughtful man. A true artist. Really impressed. Loved this last season of Stranger Things! It was so well done! Loved him as Vecna, but now a little bummed that he's all covered up in prosthetics. But that's OK, glad he's still in there. He did a great job, as did all of the other actors - and as he said, the writing was fantastic! ❤

[@DRT813]

Thank you for the interview! I love listening to Jamie talk about his art, he's so passionate about it. ❤️

[@alexiagxx]

happy to see him in the spotlight again❤

[@anasalvatore0]

He really was a true masterpiece in this season. ❤️

[@erikasmith8894]

I could t agree more. Imagine how much more intense and emotional it will be once season 5 comes out?? I'm so nervous, yet I know we have at least two years.😕

[@nightmarishcompositions4536]

Hearing a big actor talking about their love for black metal is so surreal 🎶

[@megs5122]

Jamie is so talented it’s impressive ❤️

[@gentleblasphemy9394]

I love this angle

[@nightfrost1891]

SPOILERS FOR VOL.2 is it bad i'm super happy vecna is still alive ? i love jamie's performance

[@emmmma143]

I don’t think he’s alive? Maybe I’m missing something but I’m pretty sure he was killed but because Max died for over a minute, there was four kills and his plan succeeded

[@ethereallovebugz]

@@emmmma143 will says towards the end that he can still feel and hear him - he’s hurting a lot, but he’s alive and is going to come back and won’t stop until he’s taken everyone

[@ScarletMagenta]

When they looked at where he had supposedly died he wasn't there which to me means that he ran off to heal somewhere else.

[@toxic_revenge13]

I had the biggest crush on him after seeing him in Sweeney Todd, and now I'm falling in love with him all over again. 🤣🤣🤣

[@Despondencymusic]

Holy smokes! That's right. I thought he looked familiar. I often sing that opening song to Sweeney Todd to my lady friends. 😊

[@naomiruiz30]

I love how Jamie said, "I'm gonna put YOU in that space and see how YOU like it!!" Haha but seriously great interview! 😄❤

[@NYRoger24]

James is such a great interviewer 👏🏻

[@jm-je4tl]

He is!

[@ravenwolf1313]

Honestly I've subbed the channel for that reason. These are the kinds of interviews I love, they're not just fluff questions

[@Franknfurhers]

His voice I can listen to it for hours

[@channellovre9865]

i love jamie so much.

[@CatharticCreation]

he is so ethereal wtf

[@JamieCampbellBowerFanpage]

You’re amazing Jamie, can’t wait for your new music and anything you create!! Love you xx

[@linkinsync182]

Paralyzed is a great answer. Truly an incredible piece of music.

[@samanthaianson9492]

Love the way Jamie talks about music and the creative process! Adore Run on and can't wait to hear more!

[@naturalbby1722]

His voice is just ahhh😮‍💨😍😍

[@-Hyakki_Yako-]

Thank you for this nice interview, the questions, the dynamics of the conversation and the timing were perfect. Lots of wit, heart and intelligence throughout the video 🖤

[@carlycoppi4769]

No one could play Vecna but him incredible!!!

[@dering.6943]

Live shows is something we really need 🖤🔥

[@thedag7434]

why isn’t anyone talking about how he looks like a literal god here…most gorgeous person i have ever seen omggg

[@nicrossell]

I really loved the response of the interviewer throughout the whole interview. He really seems interested in what jamie is talking about ... Thank you for this!!

[@rumademedoit]

he has a great energy

[@jstme_3416]

Literally the sweetest soul. Love his man ❤️

[@CarlyCatharsis]

MY GOD... JAMIE IS GORGEOUS!!

[@kainatabdullah6103]

I love jamie

[@beccahart5963]

This was such a great interview!!

[@peachcobblers]

JAMIEEEE

[@SBayit]

Jamie is just so multitalented and amazing😍

[@heatherfiske9096]

He so amazing especially in stranger things 😍 👍💯

[@CatharticCreation]

i had to return and watch this again because he is so beautiful inside and out

[@deuteragonist1078]

great questions! love having a long interview with jcb on in the background. i could listen to that man talk for hours.

[@dering.6943]

Great interview 👍

[@loubearadict470]

he deserves more recognition.

[@erinlouisecotton]

Love a cheeky little bit of Sunn O))). Great interview :)

[@gabinadernerova8644]

Jamie is the sweetest person and brilliant artist. Love u xx

[@JazzyB9481]

I'm saving this video for... later.

[@jessicarivera3331]

I love Jamie 🖤

[@kkateh]

im in love with him bye

[@maggiekeasler4284]

i love him so much

[@irinacrearina6307]

Omg thank you so much. Jamie Campbell Bower I love you.

[@tommyerchov7031]

same

[@pit.y0ka]

his song makes me not wanna behave anymore

[@Your_Mom19993]

how does this video not have more likes??

[@MariadeLourdesAniesSanch-ze7hf]

Iam happy see again

[@MariadeLourdesAniesSanch-ze7hf]

because I love Jamie

[@Jannnny696]

Love jamie

[@MariadeLourdesAniesSanch-ze7hf]

I like Jamie for me 10 years

[@clarazahir13]

Jamie❤️

[@tehenellatehe]

i love you jamie

[@mariadelourdesaniessanchez9731]

nice to meet YOU

[@luciaesmeralda3347]

I swear this guy hasn’t aged since I saw him last in sweeney told movie like seriously I could purely imagine Jamie waking up in a tub dry ice, cus these people are like mutations they never age

[@zombiTrout]

Carpathian Forest?…damn, respect level going way up.

[@bf5209]

Normal people from that cam angle would look horrendous… 😂😂😂

[@MariadeLourdesAniesSanch-ze7hf]

every day I like Jamie but He never off

[@solongarcia9500]

Expecting "ENTER SANDMAN" on season 5 !

[@mariadelourdesaniessanch-be7cp]

I feel together

[@moonlightbae_]

wow he’s very gorgeous

[@MariadeLourdesAniesSanch-ze7hf]

man... Iam smile

[@mariadelourdesaniessanchez1473]

Jamie? I love YOU

[@MariadeLourdesAniesSanch-ze7hf]

He speak the truth

[@mariadelourdesaniessanchez9731]

Jaime? I love YOU

[@ava.artsss]

PLS JAMIE DROP THE VECNA PLAYLIST

[@lillymsf5946]

Omfg he's so pretty i just wanna weave daisies into his hair while😍🥰🥰🥰

[@StrangerThings_YT]

15:34 i don’t blame him by this given spoiler everyone should know by now, that Vecna is Henry, and that Henry is 001

[@MariadeLourdesAniesSanch-ze7hf]

I like Jamie

[@masta2717]

That voice

[@babetteafiokbol6848]

Vecna's favourit song has to be Metallicas "One"!🤣 My save song... It's a hard thing, but maybe Journey's Don't stop believe...or Iron Maidens Wasted years, Slipknots Before I forget, Beatles Let it be, anything from HIM, or Placebo, or The69Eyes, Scorpions... oh God! It's so much good song is...🙂🤘

[@CatherineLee3000]

“One” by Metallica is actually one of my favorite songs of all time!!

[@MariadeLourdesAniesSanch-ze7hf]

my dream is forever Jamie

[@MariadeLourdesAniesSanch-ze7hf]

for me I like Jamie

[@MariadeLourdesAniesSanch-ze7hf]

for me I like the job

[@MariadeLourdesAniesSanch-ze7hf]

reason I feel together I like back again people

[@Hanna.hGrace]

Wow I’m early

[@MariadeLourdesAniesSanch-ze7hf]

my Boss I like Jamie

[@MariadeLourdesAniesSanch-ze7hf]

ok man I feel you go back

[@CatharticCreation]

OMG he mentioned the pornography album by the cure. he's too legit.

[@mariadelourdesaniessanch-be7cp]

I LOVE you

[@Despondencymusic]

Anyone else get some Alex DeLarge vibes when he was playing 001 in the lab?

[@witchingbrew3]

I immediately thought of that