Phoenix Discuss Their New Album "Bankrupt!" - Interview

Phoenix talk making Bankrupt!.
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[@thee-n]

The album is a masterpiece. Every song on the album is amazing.

[@emilycapetillo2272]

absolutely agree

[@jessahmary08]

I don't know why, but I just love their music no matter how cryptic their lyrics may be.

[@tdawgsmitty]

he should sing the interview so i know what he is saying!

[@grahameberesford5714]

I liked the last word, too. "There's always something to remind you not to take it for granted."

[@heidicharles2109]

I love you Phoenix!!!!!

[@quinnin123]

Such a good band! Very talented.

[@TylerBurkhart]

I can't wait for this album

[@2Distotallyawsome]

This is the year!

[@dorkiecookie]

So perfect.

[@mothertothemoon7]

love phoenix, but i've been wanting to know that piece playing in the background for AGES! i heard it in a museum gift shop in DC once upon a time and i've been trying to find it ever since and gave up. thank goodness some of you know it! i love it when that happens.

[@RiverMayfly]

you mean the one at the beginning? It is Gymnopédie No. 1 by Erik Satie

[@luisafex]

SOLID

[@demianin]

Agreed, the beginning of that song is just so epic haha.

[@woah11ify]

Entertainment of course!

[@Louhike]

It's from Erik Satie, a french pianist. The song is Gymnopédie n°01.

[@wiildmountainhoney]

why are people complaining about their perfect french babe accents????? that's the only thing i don't understand?? ???¿¿¿?¿?

[@the_oslovian]

Refined, intelligent, elegant people. Oh, how I love them. And oh come on! The accent isn't that bad. You Americans... ;)

[@srduncanbyu]

their drinks get slightly more full as the interview goes on! i'm probably paying too much attention... :P

[@pr0fessionalgriefers]

It's crazy how they sound so French when they speak but so English when they sing!

[@ShuggieTodd]

It's by Eric Satie. It's called Gymna something or other. Can't remember and can't be bothered to Google!

[@bienienow]

its true. product art/design that has no artistic purpose (which it pretty much always does not) is so disheartening yet fascinating

[@Lucas7Claus]

Second that.

[@Kubiak04]

I think he's saying orchestra. Thy wanted to use a lot of orchestra, and for some reason the sound of them being processed and manipulated sounded better than the real thing.

[@Lilleley]

[@aixledizon]

Gymnopedie to Entertainment was COOL !!!

[@weeters234]

To the people who complained about their accent: They can speak English better than you can speak French, if you speak any at all. Or any other language.

[@chaggysleking]

what's the song played in the beginning of the video..? i love that piano piece.. your help people of the world please!

[@fbdm75]

The french Art to speak english!!!!!!!!!

[@2Distotallyawsome]

Empire of the sun

[@thefamousjess]

God. I love French people

[@mogiokfmaster]

Anyone know the name of the piano song at the beggining of the clip? I cannot Shazam it... Thanks!

[@nazmcnasty]

What's the name if that piano song in the start of the video???

[@GuilainMusic]

if you don't know they're super stars, you really can't tell.

[@postplanetary]

It's Erik Satie, Gymnopédie No. 1

[@geml1007]

am i the only one that thinks he looks like Paul Dano?

[@scottollerdocs]

I like Entertainment! The sort of asian flavor it has is a little out of place though. The album is growing on me. Borgeois is the best track I think.

[@itibz]

Looks like you made him delete the entire thing :D

[@RayasNegroOvejas]

And english is your first language?

[@photosimonson]

Harpsichord... not Orchestra

[@highwaymaintainer]

Fairly pedestrian release............too bad

[@readaryan]

Didnt understand shit they just said

[@mogiokfmaster]

Thanks!!

[@marneyzj]

Really looking forward to their new album. Love the video for "Entertainment"

[@TheJuliousness]

Nope... he's saying that they wanted to use a lot of harpsichord.

[@TreavorUnion]

They could say "poop stinks" and it would sound beautiful.

[@ABSINTHE2012]

They should just sing everything out when they talk...

[@jontabernero3578]

Does anybody know the song at the start? Thanks,

[@jontabernero3578]

Hey ShuggieTodd thanks! I appreciate it

[@chaggysleking]

Louhike.. thanks a lot mate! ;)

[@MrR0o]

Understanding them perfectly well in the country that spawned your version of our language. From the UK with love Phoenix ^__^ You should be humbled that the rest of the world speaks your mother tongue, it requires no effort on your part other than patience and a brain that works

[@TheAlly1410]

they are so adorable omg

[@highqteapi]

can not agree more

[@2Distotallyawsome]

Phoenix, Daft Punk, MGMT

[@L0veepanicc]

thomas

[@ingridb2059]

Oui oui

[@ShuggieTodd]

See below!

[@rha360]

Erik Satie - Gymnopedie No. 1

[@lwolstanholme]

Erik Satie was my favourite part of this video. :)

[@acjrichard]

And they actually sing in English lol

[@danvelina]

That accent is cool.

[@dickkirkland]

Uhh, you had me at sampled harpsichords.