Moby revisits chaotic beginnings in "Porcelain"

During the musically transformative 90s, Moby was going through a transformation of his own. As the serious, sober Christian struggled to make it as a DJ in the burgeoning New York club scene, he could scarcely imagine the future ahead of him. Today he joins Shad to discuss "Porcelain" his painfully honest memoir that looks into his life as a young artist.
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[@rounick28]

Α smart and polite host, brief questions to the point and does not interrupt his guest. A rare sight. Well done, sir.

[@easytos]

more like it just seemed the host was interested. that's it takes sometimes.

[@jvh1897]

Agree. What an interviewer!

[@tosicz]

Agree! Great interviewer!

[@busywl69]

very rare you come across great interviewers, ask the right questions, let the artist talk. nice one.

[@jimsmith3971]

Whenever I need guidance in life I watch a Moby interview. Bless this man.

[@jerrinthottan9610]

Moby "porcelain" is the only track I keep on listening- from the year 1999 till date (12/22/2020 today). Cant forget the movie "The Beach" either. Heaven. Dope. Its everything.

[@drinkingpoolwater]

yes that song is his greatest hit, unquestionably

[@ParadoxdesignsOrg]

I named my cat after moby back in the 90's because my cat loved his music. no joke.

[@dimitrigonzalosfromperthau2633]

+KlipKultur5 I do to.

[@patrickw9706]

Did your cat also like (to tip over) porcelain?

[@podavus8156]

I'm socked at the thought of what he said: "Some of the things that you think will make you happy simply won't, and some of the things that you avoid sometimes will make you happy". Well, something like that. :D

[@Acewilder15]

Moby is such a great talker. I love hearing his spin on the world.

[@evagabrysova8871]

You are right, he is very well-spoken!

[@LaWendeltreppe]

I love how he starts every answer with "hmm". Great interview. One wants to learn more about Moby's life.

[@SunnyBear]

As always with q, a wonderfully interesting interview. Love listening to Moby talk about stuff but especially his own life. Thanks!

[@TC8787-yq7og]

One of the most magical songs of all time

[@widM_]

really good and interesting interview

[@revolutionday1]

The interviewer does a great job of keeping him engaged, but never interrupting him etc. Solid, simple questions for him, which lead to well-crafted responses. You can tell Moby was into this interview.

[@coreycox2345]

I enjoyed this book. An original.

[@paolabarjas]

"Some times what you don't want is the thing that's going to deliver the most well-being" this really makes sense to me. Thanks Moby

[@Endlesswinterrr]

The host is great. One of the best interviews I’ve heard

[@MrCasperexpress]

I Love mobys interviews

[@JannemanVaarwater]

9:20 a fact about aging :) Moby, such a fine human being besides a great artist.

[@sommerseeflimmern]

What a warm heart 💚

[@naokisan07]

Moby has an "ASMR" voice

[@louis2366]

I agree, very relaxing.

[@7JANEWAY]

Just like his music.

[@DavidSaundersPosts]

Phenomenal questions from a brilliant interviewer. Wow. Mosby is also way more interesting than I expected.

[@frodobeggins562]

Fantastic interview, wow, thank you so much guys!

[@jmbaug1229]

What a great interview ! Excellent content 💪

[@DoubleBread]

Thanks for uploading :)

[@coreycox2345]

The most exciting person in the room is often the one who doesn't look like they belong there. I read this enjoyable memoir, and that's what it was. I love when people do that.

[@AnthonyCassidy50]

Great interview. Much credit to you Shadrach Kabango

[@lindaw.5836]

I was on the early rave seen during the time Moby is talking about in he UK. Hes right. It was purely magical. We knew that we were all on to a huge change in music. It was so underground and like the biggest special secret ever. (Love) Doves weren't called Love Doves for any old reason. Beautiful memories. Then in the early to middle 1990's changed and it became quite heavy.

[@M9Diry]

Excellent interview

[@cynthiafeick]

Outstanding interview on both sides!

[@platypus8135]

That Story of gentrification in citys could be told around the world! We hang out as kids in squated houses here in Dresden Neustadt, Germany, too. There was such a sweet comunity and the streets was just dirty, full of open places and so beutiful. But now its like, where to go?The rents are goung so high now that its getting harder and harder to life here, not to talk about places where we can meet like bars or clubs. And instead of a neighborhood full of artists, musicians, students and visionins we now just see more and more lawyers, businesspeople, tourists, Mecedises and rich people in the streets! I wished we would have fighted much harder for our comunity... SO if you still live in a place that is still like this somewhere in the world: Fight for it with all you have! If not, you will shure end up like New York, Dresden, Berlin or all the thousends of other citys around the world! But I'm afraid that sad story goes on and on...

[@fcarvajalbrown]

Loved the final words...

[@aisore]

fascinating! What an interesting man Great interview

[@bluray2012ify]

Congratulations on 143,000 subscribers!!

[@wildheliotropes8453]

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Moby, he's such a great person/artist!

[@Deepbluecat]

Nice interview....respect. Subbed.

[@squiggletop]

hmmm so New Zealand (where I live) is an example of "as far away as possible!"

[@emin5488]

Inspiring piece of human being.

[@shaner3431]

there is definitely a lot more to Moby i never knew. such an interesting guy!

[@Antny.25]

Love you Moby!!

[@FantastyckplastycK]

i do love listening to insightful ppl!

[@dimitrigonzalosfromperthau2633]

I love it to.

[@revolutionday1]

Indeed.

[@ryananthony4840]

Too bad he lost his faith... I'm his age and I don't see it that way, he just takes everything to the extreme, and I wouldn't be surprised to see he finds his way back to it...... And I'm not here to push anything, just my personal reflection

[@lewisb85]

Interesting interview, ironically animal rights is one of my favorite moby records, I just love the honesty of that record!

[@pineoandloeb]

He would have never made his massively successful albums without going through the process of making Animal Rights as well I think so it goes back to what he said about turning those dark moments into some of the best. People may have hated it initially but it's importance to his life and career as an artist is essential.

[@josephcalef5184]

A great interviewer.

[@martinquarton8535]

Great book. Read it over Christmas.

[@fostertheweekend]

Love Moby

[@widM_]

what are those weird red sparkles that pops up in Moby's glasses?

[@Wilantonjakov]

Mobys a demon

[@revolutionday1]

One of the funniesy things I've ever seen, is the video of Johnny Fayva performing "Whole Lotta' Love" onstage with Moby, and tossing his shirt right over Moby's face, whenever he was stripping-down onstage. >X-D

[@revolutionday1]

funniest* durrnitt.

[@DoubleBread]

Yeah, haha, you're definitely right :D

[@user-ch1kh1pe5z]

Wow Now I'm in Moby.

[@patrickw9706]

I enjoyed the Animal Rights Album. Thanks Moby

[@sarahlouise7641]

He’s got a lisp in this video and his teeth look different to how they did in his Ted talk, can someone explain please

[@lundsweden]

It's funny, when you're sober and everyone is drunk or high or whatever, it makes you feel super-sober. Sober-er, if you will!

[@user-ch1kh1pe5z]

okay cuz I was choose your,paradice.

[@bonnievetere9758]

drugs make the music experience better?... wow. who knew? hahaha. seriously whatever the Proustian ghost is on during this interview i want in😊 God Bless the CBC

[@trixievetere7336]

8:22 the real interview begins. i appreciate the work shadrock. thankyou. oh...and Porcelain is right up there with The Boys of Summer😊⚾.

[@AndrewsOpinion15]

happy 52th birthday richard melville hall !!!!

[@eladc1987]

i do know, your'e not old let go, it's not over, everybody listen to techno...

[@M9Diry]

Everyone else: “I’ll never be a multi million selling creative music artist / athlete / rocket scientist / president “ Moby “I’ll never be president “

[@markchristopher2signal2]

no idea he was teaching bible study nor he was Christian. woowwwwww I'm a fan but in a fan moreeeee . I thought he was an atheist. I assumed stupidly

[@jayv8068]

if you listened to Natural Blues, you would know he is of religious nature. Listen to the lyrics ;)

[@Wilantonjakov]

Mark Christopher yeah but he's a hard lefty ;)

[@user-ch1kh1pe5z]

YOU

[@xradical89x]

Richard Melville Hall for president!

[@jackgreendal8814]

is anyone still listening to techno anymore?

[@RyanStorey1231]

Yes, actually. Most of pop music is dominated by EDM right now.

[@ElectroDrives]

Jack Greendal I used to be a technomaniac, but recently prefer downtempo or deep house. Still occasionally listen to Aphex Twin.

[@Wilantonjakov]

Jack Greendal if I recall that is an Eminem quote from the early 2000s. Moby only made like 2 techno albums... some of those songs weren't even techno.

[@illel-zorro9527]

Moby sounds weak.

[@sbscottw]

Always cringe when somebody says “It’s an interesting question”

[@theboss-vr1jj]

was a fan but i learnt he is not a nice person at all,he needs to pratice what he preaches , hes very judgemental and insults his fans , he is not a nice person ,. loved his music and that he vegan but he really is not a nice person ,any abusive comments will be blocked.

[@DoubleBread]

Why do you think so?

[@Wilantonjakov]

the boss it's true. Many people with opposing opinions are seen as 'intolerable' today, especially to people like Moby. Unfortunate because his music was always good.