Motionless In White Interview | MI Conversation Series

[@Morgan-ui4sx]

You know you love a band when you spend an hour and a half watching an interview. I was also supposed to go to bed an hour ago.

[@georgettcrouse902]

Saaammmeeeee

[@riverevans726]

Literally me right now lmao

[@lead_sommelier]

r/madlads

[@horrificgrave]

i stay up until 3 AM just so i can watch interviews with motionless in white, im always looking for some i havent seen😭

[@rickoblivion1878]

I'm the same way rn but 6 years later xD

[@Itsdayved]

"we are missing a member but, he is a ghost so..." x'D

[@Music-wq8jg]

Drummer?

[@ejbrown215]

They used to have a bassist named ghost

[@Phoenix-ep7tz]

@@Music-wq8jg that and bassist

[@julieharrison5772]

Isn't there 5 men in MIW?

[@velonath9280]

@@julieharrison5772 yes, chris, ricky, ryan and josh where there. Devin (old basist) and vinny (drums) weren't there

[@sugarcranes9882]

Chris: "Not that I'm a vampire but..." Everyone else: Sure Chris, we believe you

[@dark_emo1997]

Chris isnt a vampire but he feels like one😂😂

[@ac.demitri]

@@dark_emo1997 I see what you did there 😂

[@chrisbecker4412]

​@@dark_emo1997😂❤👏👏👏

[@dark_emo1997]

@@chrisbecker4412 😂😂🤣🤣

[@dark_emo1997]

@@ac.demitri thank u thank u ill be here all week😂

[@dragonballov]

I could listen to Chris talk all day. I love him!

[@killerdead424]

Same. But don't forget Ricky too!

[@killerdead424]

***** I love them all, I just personally like Ricky more.

[@reebee7472]

I could listen to Ryan all day, if he would talk more. ❤️

[@robertvanshnitzel3480]

Ryan is my fav

[@xvng3lo731]

Same he is a really nice guy. I wish I had a friend like him.😞

[@EscapeTheFateXFIR]

"My name is Chris and I attept to sing for Motionless In White" xD

[@vyse2384]

....same tho.....

[@Fatman-1945]

His voice is awesome.

[@jakemackenzie3089]

Id be like: shut up ur a good singer and ur music is very inspiring

[@naomichism1538]

Chris when he mentioned after the talent show everyone in his homeroom did a standing ovation his responses Chris is amazing 😂😂

[@puppet_king5775]

i met chris at a buffalo wild wings. he was super nice

[@antiqueava6930]

When Balls (Ballz?) was talking about when u get into rock, and just get heavier and heavier. That's exactly what happened to me :)

[@madisonaustin9394]

It's spelled Balz. His real name is Josh Balz (the name is German). He just goes b Balz. When kids found out that it was his last name at graduation, they died laughing because his last name was Balls XD

[@xblxxdyblvntsx]

Pinkjuice12 same happened to me lol. and the last name xD

[@Ashleybiersack14]

Pinkjuice12 Balz*

[@naomichism1538]

Pinkjuice12 same I was never exposed to heavy medal and rock as a kid I grew up with country and pop music but then i got into the rock and heavy stuff myself and I started out with Three Days Grace and Hinder and just continued from there

[@veronicamarshal1828]

+Naomi chism I went from Fall Out Boy to Motionless In White in a span of a week. I also had grown up on pop. I had just gotten into FOB too

[@geesely]

Omg Ryan keeps hitting the mic on himself and the noise it's making is just 😂

[@tamiwinther]

That's literally the best Interview I've ever seen.

[@RyanJDowney_]

Taamii Kaulitz wow, thank you!

[@naomichism1538]

its hard to picture Chris being such a quiet person

[@panicatthe21phanmotionless6]

Naomi chism nah I always imagine him like silently hating most everyone in school And now days I don't think he would let anyone run over top of him, but he doesn't like intimidating random people (purposely) he's a sweetie

[@dishsoupy]

He is a but of a quiet person, but he loves talking to fans though. I feel like he's one of those people whose quiet when you first meet them, but once you really get to know them they're crazy fun.

[@endeligt]

really? lol

[@princessboles8125]

I could listen to Ricky talk all day.

[@williamstocker584]

I wish he would bring back his podcast

[@christophervalerio3919]

At 26:48 Chris mentioned that they had a kid called vinny play drums in his first band. I wonder if it's the same vinny who's playing drums for them now. XD

[@georgettcrouse902]

Christopher Valerio I thought the exact same thing

[@d3ad.4gain]

It is

[@farfromruby]

there ages dont match up, Chris is a bit more older

[@wrentsao3794]

@@d3ad.4gain seriously?

[@d3ad.4gain]

@@wrentsao3794 oh wait woah lmao I wasn’t fully there when I replied. nvm I thought it was the same Vinny.

[@NeroBaelside13]

The name Motionless In White makes me think of how they pull the white sheet up over the head of the recently deceased

[@EscapeTheFateXFIR]

Nero Cyanide Your analysis of the name is amazing!! *-*

[@84DGH057]

+Nero Cyanide YES!!!!!!!!!!!! That is awesome haha

[@leas8757]

+Scarlet Morbidity i think its from the halloween character michawl myers....he wears a white,motionless mask..and i mean they are horror movie fans

[@jonnyjonny1384]

+Lilith Lithium It's from an Eighteen Visions song called Motionless and White.

[@84DGH057]

Jonny Necrosis Yeah we know, it explains it here^^ but it is our analysis of it

[@sandyl4194]

3:20 "Was you dad at sons of anarchy?" I LOVED THE REFERENCE THANK YOU

[@kristininariley]

I really wish Ghost was here, I would love to hear his story...he's so damn interesting!

[@cheyennerose4716]

Klo Riley why wasn't he there :(

[@MegaMadcow11]

Yea y wasnt he there

[@Phoenix-ep7tz]

Hes also a groomer sadly

[@higashikatajosuke5704]

@@Phoenix-ep7tz not just a groomer, but a creep who'd even post pics of him jerking off to the MIW members, their partner and even his own mother. Vinny said he "was kicked out of the band for being a fkn weirdo", while Chris himself got in contact with the victims. All praise to MIW for not hesitating on kicking out such a monster and not even trying to protect him as soon as they found out

[@shyandagger4135]

I love this because I love hearing them talk for so long. And I can't get over how adorable they all are. Especially Ryan, what a cutie. Ugh and chris is like a big adorable moose.

[@enikofaludi]

I'm still laughing at the "A-M where the fuck?!..."part!😂 I imagine the situation! And at 1:04:57 Chris' laugh kills me everytime I hear it😂😂

[@georgettcrouse902]

Enikő Faludi same I watched it at least ten times

[@RaurXDberry]

I wanna see a video of Chris at that talent show

[@abigailmoore1811]

YEEEEESSSSSSSSS

[@sydneymarrienelson8565]

Ryan's voice is so deep... O.o

[@NerdsofGoreVlog]

I loved this interview. When you get to understand the people behind the music, it brings new depth to their songs. Also, seeing how well spoken and polite these guys are makes me happy. There needs to be more of that in the world and putting that out there helps influence younger people. I agree with Chris. I want to hang out with Ryan and talk music!

[@yxzzie3264]

I could listen to their voices all day, I just wanna sit in a room and have a conversation with them because I feel like it would be the best thing ever.

[@UltimaSeraph]

DarkPassengerx I've had short chats with them at shows, it's amazing

[@fmarcum01]

This seriously was worth the hour, 26 minutes and 31 seconds to watch. I actually got to know the guys I love (behind the music), and see them in a whole new light. The interviewer was very articulate in asking the questions too (which is something you don't see a lot, so knowledgeable yet so chill). Great interview! LOVE THEM ALL!!! 😍💖❤️💋🌹💀

[@jaydmihalic2682]

it really is its midnight and I'm still watching it knowing I have to be up early in the morning tomorrow #Noregrets

[@ShelbieLayne]

This was fantastic!! Love these guys so much. I'm glad I saved this to watch for now because my day was horrible and stressful. I needed something hilarious and positive. I cannot wait to see them for the third and fourth time this summer at Rock on the Range and then with Slipknot. Also, side note. I wanted to add to what Josh said in the beginning where he said "we're all quiet guys. If you come up and ask for a photo we're like sure". That's accurate. I saw them back in October, and each one of them were like that. At first I thought "I'm annoying them" but they never acted as if I were. When I met Ryan I asked him for a photo and he had to go do something (go to the bathroom, maybe? Idk lol). He told me to wait one minute, while me thinking he wasn't coming back, he pops up and says "ready?". Basically, all I'm trying to say is this. If you meet them and ask for a photo, they may not seem enthused because they're these quiet dudes but they won't turn you down. They're the nicest guys I've been able to meet. I hope to meet them again so I can actually say something of substance this time instead of allowing my anxiety to get in the way. Just wanting to add (this is an edit, as of 4/26/15): I went to a last minute show to see them on 4/22 and I was able to meet Ryan again. AND GUYS! HE FREAKING RECOGNIZED ME FROM THE LAST TIME I MET THEM! I almost died. Super nice guys. Always always always, if you have a chance to meet anyone from this band please do so. Always so sweet.

[@chelseyt731]

shelbie simpson I'm going to Rock on the Range too! It'll be my first time seeing them!

[@ShelbieLayne]

chelsey t that's awesome!! I hope you have a wonderful time. They always put on a good show and if you get a chance to meet them you should definitely try. Like I mentioned in my first comment, they're super sweet guys. This will be my fourth time seeing them and I'm just as excited, if not more, than I was the first time.

[@Ket0528]

+shelbie simpson sooooo true! I had seen this interview before going to the summer last tour this summer, and I had the chance to ask Chris and Josh for a picture, and both were SO nice! I can't wait for their headlining tour this fall! I am currently hoping I am not as nervous this time, and can actually say more than "Hi. Can I get a picture?" -_- lol

[@ShelbieLayne]

Ket0528 that's so cool! That's awesome you got a picture. I couldn't find them at Summer Last Stand but I tried. And I completely understand the nervousness. The first couple times I met them I was a wreck. The last time I met anyone from the band, it was the time I met Ryan and he recognized me, I was actually able to have a bit of a conversation with him. They're all great guys! What show are you going to for the Apollo X Tour? I'm going to Cincinnati.

[@Ket0528]

+shelbie simpson I literally just flew to the Vegas show to see them. So I made sure I was there on time when doors opened and everything. I saw Josh right near the barricade I guess he knew some guy that was there and came over to say hi to him. So that's kind of when I sneaked in the question to get the picture. I waited for a bit hoping that maybe they would come out, and then I figured they wouldn't so as I was walking out near the exit of the venue, I turn back and I spot Chris, so I approached him and asked for the picture. He was so nice. I literally spoke like 6 words to him. "Can I have a picture?" *snaps selfie* "Thanks!" and walk away lol! I was so damn nervous! lol. I am going to the Apollo X Tour, I am going to the show in Pomona, CA. I got the VIP ticket too so I'm trying to prep myself on keeping it cool, and maybe saying more than 6 words this time! :)

[@sarahduncan4449]

I rarely ever listen to MIW and I was like eh I'll watch for a little bit.... I ended up watching all of it..... and I LOVED IT!!;

[@naomichism1538]

I died when Balz said how the old guitarist went to be a professional golfer😂😂 and when Chris as I they contemplated on Raping and murdering Ricky and when Ricky walked off stage 😂😂 😂😂😂

[@taintedsoul5551]

+Naomi chism - - I agree! I imagined Ricky having a hissy fit and walking off the stage, but the nail in my coffin was Chris and company discussing maybe raping Ricky. I was DOA at that point.

[@ivyolson887]

Best hour of my life

[@sarabea5797]

I love chris's screams they to me sound so natutural and perfectly imperfect and it gives them such a raw sound i thought he was trained but now i know hes self taught which i find really amazing. Theyre all such amazingly sweet and quiet guys and its so cool to hear all this stuff.

[@CassidyReyna]

This day was so awesome! I was lucky enough to meet Chris after the event! ^.^

[@mayfieldgage]

This is the best falling asleep to this

[@adrianmartinez8426]

same c:

[@MonologueWiththeMoon]

true

[@allisonmotionless1116]

LEO420 i thought your username said lego , and i was like man i remember when i stepped on a lego and then like PTSD , but i realized it didn’t say that and i’m just an idiot .

[@KCandy560]

the last bit had me laughing so much! this band has epic music but what makes me connect with them is their personalities

[@lorenlloydpingal3140]

Same

[@sydneymarrienelson8565]

i literally can listen to Ricky talk all day!! ☺️😩💋💕😻😽

[@GuiEpidemic]

ricky is perf

[@sydneymarrienelson8565]

***** Yasss he is!! he is the definition of Perfection!!

[@GuiEpidemic]

+Sydney Nelson haha yeah such a beautiful person right

[@sydneymarrienelson8565]

YASSSSS!!! BUT I ALSO REALLY LIKE BALZ AND GHOST AND RYAN AND CHRIS

[@GuiEpidemic]

+Sydney Nelson yes i like all of them too, ive just recently started listening to the band tho

[@birdistheword7184]

This is such an in-depth interview. They're all such amazing men, gosh I love them! I just wanna go back to this day.

[@jinnxswogger9904]

I LOVE YOU MOTIONLESS IN WHITE AND THANK YOU FOR ALWAYS BEING THERE FOR ME!!

[@glennbraam8960]

if someone has footage of Ricky hitting the wrong note please send me it

[@regenachahal5018]

They r such nice and down to earth guys that's why I love motionless in white 😍

[@camronneighbours9275]

lol. Here we go again . 5th time watching all the way through.

[@dragonballov]

Camron Neighbours same

[@sophierutigliano7595]

Has Chris been working out? Dayum

[@mesa5734]

Chris is so big compared to Ricky.

[@Phoenix-ep7tz]

Hes 6'2 and rickys 5'7

[@_LetsStirThePot_]

Can I like this video one million times?!!! This was absolutely amazing and hilarious as hell! Thank you Music Institute and Motionless In White for making this interview happen. As well as filming this for everyone else to enjoy! :)

[@IDONTEXIST_6]

damn....everything that miw said that lead up to tho they are like the music tastes, chris playing guitar, thats exactly how it was for me. ive seen these guys live countless times over the years, and ive found so much inspiration in them.

[@IDONTEXIST_6]

Heather Motionless They are amazing live :)

[@IDONTEXIST_6]

Heather Motionless They will one day. If there is ever a concert opportunity they will :) trust me, i never thought they would come to my hometown either but they did! There is always a chance :)

[@megs9801]

I love how chris takes so much time explaining his answers. He's very intelligent and real with people and it really really shows ❤ I love this band, been a fan since 2014 ❤

[@lauravampire1276]

48:22 holy shit I could not stop laughing because at school that always happen people are always like ''Who the fuck is that gothic kid?'' XD

[@fakename2738]

Drinking game: take a shot every time Balz says super.

[@KCandy560]

48:24 XD Oh Chris... the face is priceless.. Thankyou for uploading this is awesome

[@reebee7472]

I love the Conversation @ MI series! I just wish there were more of my favourite bands. This was a great idea, to sit down with the entire band vs just the lead singer or something. I love the interviewer as well. He's really good and interacting and keeping the guys talking, instead of it being just awkward, and asking a list of never-ending questions.

[@JAYMchannelx]

I can't believe I missed this! They are 1 of my favorite bands. I really miss going to MI & it was the happiest I've ever been. Now if only I could find the video when BVB visited

[@katydurbin9638]

never thought i'd be so much like a band at all ever. i don't have words for how amazing this is.

[@jimmygray4525]

Chris Motionless tells an amazing story about his music career.

[@madisonaustin9394]

Anyone else notice Balz's shoes?

[@Treythedragon]

Me lol I like them

[@emilymills3726]

They're UNIF Hellraisers

[@georgettcrouse902]

Madison Austin I thought they were slippers

[@francismotionless393]

Madison Austin me

[@francismotionless393]

They look like the shoes GHOST wore at one of the warped tours. When he dressed as deville.

[@caseylynnsmith6882]

A good drinking game would be to watch this video and drink any time someone says "and stuff like that" haha

[@lucuscarvalhoweeks7366]

i find it funny cause he said he was the quiet one in school and you see him now he talks heaps, but however Chris is still fucking awesome and MiW has inspired me into making my own music and is my favorite band.

[@tobreatheband]

"You can't understand it unless you do it" So true!

[@we_call_it_surviving__747]

Literally everything Balz said about getting into this type of music is how it has been for me

[@shouldersurger]

"We did just get a Chipotle, so - moving up!"

[@teegandoherty9896]

So much respect for these guys! They are so dedicated and so honest.

[@vladimir107ify]

im 21 and i got in to this band when i was 18 i regret not getting into it sooner but i love them they are awesome and i respect that Chris is straight edge because i am straight edge as well and my grandmother still thinks that my being dark and creepy is a phase and their are days where i just wanna say screw it im doing this when i get the money i am gonna show everyone how i am inside

[@roxannahawkins4775]

Dylan Mizell cool

[@chikkuz]

Out of all the interviews i have watched of MIW this one is the best!! This thing is damn funny!!

[@RyanJDowney_]

Awesome!

[@abigailzaiontz9002]

I could sit here all day and watch/listen to them. They are amazing and kick ass people.

[@toriackley8402]

I love these guys and I love the way they present their selves :)

[@yxzzie3264]

"A-M-E-R- Where the fu-... What?" 😂😂

[@vyse2384]

Ricky be like "Fuck this shit, I'm out!"

[@amethystice_official]

Now I wanna know if someone actually filmed that incident. If so send me a link

[@GuNNNaa303]

You totally need to do this with more bands 😊

[@gencoker3386]

At 26:48 did he say vinny like Vinny Mauro. IM FREAKINGG OUT

[@grenade.turtle]

Probly

[@the_drumstick2351]

Nahhh

[@dinoromano7376]

No Vinny is still very new, Angelo played for them long before Vinny even knew about Motionless In White

[@haileybuth9223]

...I can see it now..."A-M-E-R-I-C- where the fuck is Ricky?"

[@gabrieladunn1665]

haha lol

[@xvng3lo731]

I don't get it

[@xvng3lo731]

+HeyItsDominic ! oh wait nevermind

[@Jaythewitch666]

where is that part at

[@heathereller861]

What part was that?

[@cheyennerose4716]

I love them so much omg Ryan: what is the question again me everyday 😂 Chris: the crickets are so loud. I am so glad I got to meet them 👏👏

[@xvng3lo731]

finally I finished it!!! it took me 1 week to finish this bc I keep falling asleep every 10 through lol

[@allancueto22]

they're so awesome ,one of my favorite bands ever

[@zackreyna182]

That song Wasp always gives me the chills

[@strictlynineties]

I fucking love Chris man he's so charismatic

[@everglooms]

i freaking love ryan dude

[@skylerdurham7218]

I love when Chris holds the mic like he's singing and has to grip it so he doesn't drop it 😂

[@shannonbaxter3439]

What's the interviewer's name? I really like him, he's insightful.

[@KellyJane10]

Shannon Baxter I'm really late, but it's Ryan J. Downey.

[@ghosty5456]

motionless in white isy favorite band i cant wait till their new album comes out LOVE YOU GUYS ❤❤

[@punkrocker4life9674]

This is why these guys are my favorite band. Miss Ghost!

[@brookefarr5978]

Love how you guys do this thank you so much! Will there be a FIR's conversation posted?

[@BricksInAJar]

I love it when kids say an 1 hour is a long time, an hour goes by so fast when you're older really fuckin scary fast

[@ghouliaheart]

they always cheer me up

[@AussiJean]

Kiss boys 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I absolutely love that he didn’t even realize till way after 🤣🤣

[@NaN1ghtc0reK1tty]

I'm going to download festival this summer, excited to see MIW

[@karenheddins3555]

Hey I'm old and I love MIW!

[@AndyGoodstuff]

Thank you SO much for uploading this!!!

[@PeredyIzhere]

I love these but I would have liked to hear the questions asked too

[@yourfavoritetrex]

One of the things i've always said about this band and why they are so loved and so amazing is their humility people do not realize how far humility can take you like just don't be an asshole and be kind

[@merveimral9269]

My favorite of them...

[@NevermoreVendetta]

That was so awesome! They were really in depth with their experiences and shared so much!

[@twentyonetacos7382]

40:13 Yes, I am here. Right now. And I think you guys are freaking awesome.

[@a.bxby_xoxo]

Crazy to see how much they have changed

[@panicatthe21phanmotionless6]

(I would have to have a step stool) but I would love nothing more to look Chris in the eyes and thank him 💜

[@anyroxi1146]

Que lindo es chris lo cosco más que nunca esta grande esta hermosos los5 devin rick blaz anglo rayan -

[@rhianamotionlesslawriemidd1493]

i love miw so much 😍❤

[@sinisterspawn]

Bunch of cool dudes when Chris told his story about the talent show it made me laugh! haha!

[@KellyJane10]

They were there on March 12 which was my 16th birthday. I really wanted to go, but unfortunately I live in Michigan, not California. That would've been the best birthday present ever to go and listen to them talk.

[@miss.lotionless8949]

Like with Ricky, looking at Eighteen v at 14 and living in Seattle saying that's cool, I'm 12 and live in Mississippi and I think Motionless in white is the coolest my gosh xD

[@vyse2384]

....Chris is legit me....

[@PoliticallyInCorrect1]

I'm from Reading PA three hours away from Chris. Pa is a cool place. Proud to ge from here

[@mariavitso]

i love them so muchhhhhh

[@Nevermorecx]

I love how for all of them it was their dads that listened to rock and all that For me it was my mom XD

[@ejmotionless4080]

I got into it by my friends. My parents don't listen to metal.

[@mistysivert6702]

Same. Dad was country mom was the metalhead!! The heavier the better!!

[@haleighb8301]

It was my brother for me...he's into many rock/metal genres. I grew up listening to him play guitar. One of the first metal songs I remember listening to was Strapping Young Lad by Satan's Ice Cream Truck

[@cherrymotionless8323]

Motionless In White is liffffeeeee

[@shilohivy4590]

Thank you gaiapatra for those perfect brows and purple fade.

[@brehayes906]

i met them at welcome to rockville theyre all sweethearts especially chris

[@f4ll3nfr0mgr4c3]

so funny because chris said he couldn’t wait to get out of school to play guitar and i kid you not i cant wait to get out of school to listen to him and his band. literally makes my life 2000000% better