John Myung interview 2023

[@kertsang2053]

Congrats, you made history by making John Myung laugh on camera for the first time ever.

[@TheHeavyHooksShow]

Haha! Thank you so much!

[@reactions4u438]

I was not expecting this... It's very interesting watching an interview with 2 hugely different personalities

[@richardwoodhouse8404]

Great to hear John talk, my favourite bass player of all time.

[@TheHeavyHooksShow]

He’s amazing, isn’t he? Thanks for stopping by.

[@davidcohen_]

i was looking for this comment, didn't have to go deep😂

[@TheSateef]

not an easy guy to interview

[@gabrielwalker4411]

How?

[@Ziri0615]

​@@gabrielwalker4411drugs

[@rafecolii]

Doesn't help that the interviewer sucks.

[@trenken]

@@gabrielwalker4411he isnt very responsive. Not engaging at all. Seems like he doesnt want to speak to anyone so hes kinda the worst type of person to interview. Unlike portnoy who is the 100% opposite. Very charming, interesting, insightful, funny.

[@gabrielwalker4411]

@@trenken Yeah but maybe as a big introvert maybe he prefers a much much smaller group of people to be funny and interesting around that’s how most introverts are right? Or maybe it could just be something else yeah, let me know also nice to meet you bro

[@rufuspanjaitan5759]

I saw Myung's bass clinic twice. He always has this Zen vibe that makes us holding on to his every word 😅

[@emeseszarvadinemarozsan2045]

JM is my favorite bass player. He is the reason why I started learning to play bass. And he has so kind and gentle voice.

[@TheHeavyHooksShow]

Deffo. Totally agree. Super cool of you to stop by.

[@kingkeys05]

This interview is actually historic

[@TheHeavyHooksShow]

Wow!!! What an amazing compliment!! Thank you so much.

[@segaboy9894]

Myung and this interviewer could not be more different from each other.

[@nerdf1981]

Feel so much respect for Myung, such a noisy guy with the Bass and a Monster on his instrument, but such a quiet person and introverted. Had to see an interview with him. Wanted to see how he interacted.

[@claudioonate1744]

There is an interview with John Petrucci and John Myung in Norway very interesting

[@DanielSantosAnalysis]

Ollie is a real one for trying to push for more bass solos, really feels like the band don't let him do it enough.

[@adamswing6115]

Dt doesn't put him high enough in the mix either imo

[@user-we4qu4mr4n]

@@adamswing6115 Personally I think its perfect, its just enough to the point of it not sounding too dominant but not being hidden behind the guitar. Especially on octavarium, just my opinion though.

[@TheHeavyHooksShow]

I’m trying to get more bass solos.. and I’ll keep trying!! Haha. Thank you for stopping by.

[@AtomizedSound]

@@adamswing6115 actually their latest release has him in the mix more forwardly since ADTOE really

[@AtomizedSound]

@@user-we4qu4mr4n I personally think it’s not. It’s better on their last release but still not the same as their older pre 2009 releases

[@nickclericuzio5059]

John was practicing bass lines in his head during this interview 😂

[@TheHeavyHooksShow]

Genuinely wouldn’t be surprised. The man’s a genius

[@redsed1565]

A very humble, down to earth and honest man! Unlike most rock stars on an ego trip! Never change for anyone Legend!

[@willmolina7395]

The master speaks 😤

[@paulgilbert3139]

John myung finally speaks !!

[@Kenji.1ChessPiece]

I see Sir John Myung, I watch every time! Such an awesome player and human being! 💯❤‍🔥 🎸

[@TheHeavyHooksShow]

He’s amazing!

[@HoustonRoad]

More bass solos. Nice to hear from John.

[@TheHeavyHooksShow]

We need more bass solos!!

[@sabin97]

john myung embodies everything a bassist should be. humble, gentle mannered, quiet, and INCREDIBLY(because i lack the needed words to properly describe it) talented. i guessed dance of eternity, but i didnt think it would take him that long to choose that one.

[@perfektspace]

This is the best interview with John Myung I have seen and you asked a lot of interesting questions. Clearly, you did a lot of prep. Great job!

[@TheHeavyHooksShow]

@@perfektspace this means the absolute world! Thank you so much. I appreciate John doesn’t do a lot of interviews so I was extremely humbled he agreed to coming on. I’m also a massive Dream Theater nerd, so the prep was from about 15 years of loving the band. Thank you for stopping by! 🤘🏻

[@Requiem_304]

You got the man to laugh! He is one of the most chillest bass players ever!

[@TheHeavyHooksShow]

It was honestly my mission. He was lovely wasn’t he?

[@thanussongprasart2568]

He has used two years of speaking quota in this video.

[@scotthappe]

Can't wait to see Myung and the guys in Cedar PARK (Austin) Texas next Friday. ;-)

[@bassimprovjams3772]

Dude awesome!!!! It’s not often JMX does interviews!! So cool!! I’ve been blessed enough to make John laught in 2003 I’ll never forget that day!bae don’t see him laugh often, good job lol he’s my Bass god!! Always will be! He seemed very comfortable and open and not reserved, the s was a gem to see him like this! I love JMX soo much! Just being able to look at him for longer than a brief moment makes me smile and takes me back to my teen years watching Live in Tokyo VHS you asked such great questions!! And so glad you mentioned more bass solos! 🙏😊 we NEED MORE JM!

[@TheHeavyHooksShow]

Thank you so much! Have a great day.

[@metalpower18]

This is great! What a thrill to get to interview the mysterious and amazing Johh Myung!!

[@TheHeavyHooksShow]

Hopefully we now know lots more about the legend himself!

[@ivanyiattila3547]

He is a very humble genius

[@corrickkonie]

My favorite bass player. His so inspirational

[@ChrisHinton1967]

John definitely opened up as the interview went on.

[@mythik4840]

Echoing other comments, John Myung is why I started learning to play bass and Mike Portnoy for drums. I remember seeing the A Rite of Passage music video on MTV when it came out. I scrolled past, and said "wait, that was kinda cool," scrolled back, and the next day, in middle school lunch break, I used the entire break to listen to them on KZbin. This was probably 2008/9 or so. Have been a devout fan ever since. Love them to death. Your comment about them being a "musician's band" definitely rings true for me. Always wanted to go into music education, was a total band/orchestra/choir nerd throughout grade school and college. Taking theory classes and percussion studio classes really allowed me to go back and listen to DT songs that I thought I'd fully analyzed back years ago, only to find new and incredible things.

[@s3k1m]

Very inspiring interview

[@justin.hombach]

Really cool interview! Great job

[@TheHeavyHooksShow]

That’s means a lot. Thank you

[@justin.hombach]

@@TheHeavyHooksShow no need to thank for. Good job! 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@BookerFakeToughGuy]

Congratulations on making history!

[@emjem99]

An immense talent and humble human being. So refreshing.

[@TheHeavyHooksShow]

Awesome isn’t he?

[@lailirakhmawati8188]

After watching this, I assume that John Myung is an ordinary man who try to make his life as balance between work, family, and his self time . That's so great 🎉🎉

[@phil6899]

John Myung is the Teller of the music industry.

[@TheHeavyHooksShow]

Haha he is!!

[@merqury5]

Well done interview as well!

[@johnnyfreeman1018]

Dude is a beast of a player....

[@TwoBadBassist]

Thank you for this interview!

[@TheHeavyHooksShow]

My pleasure - thank YOU for watching!

[@charlesschneider7769]

I thoroughly enjoyed this interview! I envy your ability to talk to these people (I’d be sweating and stuttering the whole time). I think you did a great job working with John Myung and he truly seemed at ease and committed to the questions. Great job!

[@TheHeavyHooksShow]

That’s a really lovely comment. Thank you so much for your kind words. It’s comments like these that make me carry on!

[@merqury5]

Most underrated musician I know of. What a master!

[@justdoyourbass5013]

Absolutely love this! Great to hear my biggest influence to my playing!

[@TheHeavyHooksShow]

Thank you! That means a lot.

[@zieghfredmarkcarantes2775]

John myung...is reserved the silent type of a man the greatest bass player

[@guitaryildiz]

John Myung is such a gentleman. Great musician too

[@helpalongyourwayiitx470]

Great interview.

[@TheHeavyHooksShow]

That means a lot. Thank you so much

[@pauldown8621]

John is the nicest most humble musician I’ve ever met. A true professional musician. Awesome interview

[@TomPlantagenet]

John Myung is a real gentleman!

[@TheHeavyHooksShow]

He really is

[@chris_bern]

WHAAAAT great interview dude, myung still looks the exact same unbelievable

[@drowranger8433]

GOD MYUNG

[@tinkertailor3680]

This podcast worked like magic because of two extremely opposite personalities. Great work

[@kalas-kurt]

The man spits truth after truth. Geez.. What an inspiration. To see actual integrity is so flippin beautiful. And powerful. Thank you for showing up 🙏 Also 23:33 "there's other things i's rather be concerened with". I mean... Amen?

[@garricfloodgate1024]

Awesome interview! Kudos for the bass solos question, just at least once it'd be awesome to hear him take a full minute long or more solo spot in a song like he's clearly capable of. Great vibes all around!

[@LunaSoturi]

Great interview brutha! 🎉

[@TheHeavyHooksShow]

Hey - thanks so much!!

[@progavarium8]

Good interview!

[@teeple1877]

The silent man speaks! This is a treasure!

[@MDUBE5999]

As to things happened.. I remember JP goes over to each member while playing. Then gives the nod and transposes the tuning for James to sing to much more comfortable. WOW!! What a phenomenal musical ENTITY they are! Mind= bl0WN!!

[@2Oen]

He meant to say, Cedar Park, Tx! I'll be there!

[@adamkallin5160]

Dude, I don’t think there is anything in existence that can astound John Myung.

[@KungFuKuya]

I'm just honestly surprised that the man can talk for this long! Always a pleasure Ollie, I've been binging the DT interviews like season 1 of Game of Thrones! ALSO, I would add some wishes for future interviews: Ihsahn (Vegard Tveitan ex. Emperor) and Roy Sætre Khantatat (Conception, ex Kamelot singer) Both are musically proficient and very easy to talk to on a human level. All the best! Øyvind

[@AtomizedSound]

The genius that overdubbed JM to make it look like he’s actually talking is amazing

[@MDUBE5999]

Great interview! I was guessing as well. Got everyone that he mentioned out the game. Also you got the man to speak. As I used to say he does speak; when I met him w/ 3/5 of D.T. on The Awake tour. Yet nobody believed me until he did online. Good times!! BTw what if I told you that we are God's of part of the Source that wants the experiences; a infinite amount of levels; allowing us to vibe in that parallel Universe!? Hmm.... . .

[@rafaelmarcos9485]

Man, you made john myung smile!

[@TheHeavyHooksShow]

It's currently at the very top of my CV!!

[@rafaelmarcos9485]

@@TheHeavyHooksShow hahaha correct! Congrats one million times

[@TonysMusic1974]

When I saw "John Myung Interview" I thought the length would be 0:02 :-)

[@Zarathustra77]

JM best!!!

[@ejRecording]

awesome

[@zothansanga1323]

Ehe! Pu John-a ve teh mial chu😮 Big fan sir🤘🏻🎉

[@starthislez143]

First time seeing John talk more than 5 minutes

[@rafaelperezibave]

Jonh es un hombre espiritual.. su seriedad radica en ello. No esperes una risa a carcajadas, pues la vida no esta hecha para ser feliz... si no para gozarse... shalom...

[@ferdian1977]

AI technology is sooo advance these days.... They make a talking Sir John Myung so real, so alive.

[@ejRecording]

SO ENERGY, SO POWER!!

[@TheHeavyHooksShow]

Hahahahaha!

[@ferdian1977]

@@ejRecording YEEAAAHHH..... \m/

[@qbul]

wow, those energy levels don't mesh

[@Tonatiuth]

Tell me something will end up on wikipedia. - I like to play bass ❤

[@Trickypricky897]

Id love to see Sir John having an ochestra for himself for a year.

[@asabovesobelow2299]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@TheManglerPolishDeathMetal]

he can talk !

[@rendyandrian7149]

I find John is more eloquent when he talks about music, bass, or creative process. Talking about his life or trivial matter is rather pointless because he isn't interested in that.

[@brainrotplague]

Your James Corden channeling thing going on there really contrasted the ever-zen Myung. What a strange dynamic.

[@TheHeavyHooksShow]

Hahaha. I’m such a DT geek, I couldn’t help but be over-excited about having him on!

[@yuritarelko9916]

John isn't a talking person for sure.

[@GGrev]

Lyrics by John Myung

[@salaiVH]

John is very intelligent

[@ibax013]

Man, if i had a chance, i would ask John about Cliff Burton, what influence he has made on John.

[@sabin97]

that's an interesting question. i would like to hear the answer as well.

[@wesworach7441]

Most humble musician ever ! ...

[@danielcarpineto1475]

Meditative state, that's good.

[@AI_Talks_About_The_Bible]

He started opening up slightly 13/14 minutes in. I think he feels very awkward, and doesn’t realize how much people love and respect him. We will love, respect, and accept him even if he opens up more, and more. He just doesn’t see that.

[@chrisklecker]

Probably thinking about which ones are the easier or fun ones to play with this or that.

[@N5Gabe]

It's really like that JM already knew that MP is coming back to the band when this interview was done. I'm saying it based on the answer given around 21:40... :) He tried to manoeuver with the answer and pretty much he was successful. :))) "certainly room for upper potential..." ahaa

[@Itsallfun3000]

Man ive never seen jm speak before 😮

[@derekpetersen7571]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Archontasil]

I've seen him talk, laugh, played bass, joking around, tackles labrie, but never have i seen him wearing anything but black

[@TheHeavyHooksShow]

I will question this next time for sure haha! Thanks for stopping by!

[@Archontasil]

@@TheHeavyHooksShow i was wrong, during images and words imtour in japan he did wear purple shirt

[@wernerhaider2338]

I just saw god... he looks like John Myung 🙂

[@achessjourney402]

Myung: "ok, there you go, I laughed, can I go now?" "no?" *mmm, shouldn't have laughed*

[@tomasgomez9925]

John Myung speaks… 🤯

[@Dioxine666]

말 할때 너무 진지하고 답변에 최선을 다해 생각해서 말하다보면 과묵해질 수 있습니다. 한국어로 말할 땐 수다쟁이인 존 명

[@number1forthewin]

get another one Grammy :D

[@Desto13]

Should of also asked him to never cut his hair! Haha That’s a signature Look! 🙌🏻

[@alexandreavelar9696]

Congrats on keeping the interview going and on getting some information... Even though he seems "uncollaborative" 😂.

[@TheHeavyHooksShow]

Ahh. He was honestly lovely. I know he doesn’t do a lot of interviews, so I was genuinely grateful to get him on!!

[@cpt.marley]

Mr. Myung you talk for 20 minutes but in Rome, once the last note was played, you put down the bass and walked straight away, without even a nod. Your bandmates had to call you back from backstage.

[@kshtimi]

bruh johnmyungimages is a fan are you fakin kidding me bruh no mamys way

[@slickx1339]

Dream theater is my favorite band in the world. And I still always forget this guy is in the band lolz.

[@YesOkayButWhy]

At the start I admit that, out of some unnecessary empathy for my presumption of John's disposition, you made me a bit uncomfortable with your enthusiasm. I see now what you were doing, it worked. Great interview and thanks for putting it together. Have a great weekend. Hopefully see you in London in October!

[@welltavares7]

the silent man

[@metakatana]

A wild guess but I feel like John Myung could have been traumatized by his past experiences with public speaking, hence the anxious reactions. People with more success in public speaking usually feed off of their successes. He is probably able to express himself a lot better in writing compared to oral communication.

[@nickj2508]

4:19 you tried your best

[@pulkitsharma4545]

Thanks for asking about that instagram account xD, mystery solved I guess haha

[@TheHeavyHooksShow]

You’re welcome! We now know! Thanks for stopping by.