St Vincent Breaks Down Her Most Iconic Songs | GQ

Annie Clark, also know by her stage name, 'St Vincent' shares how she started making music and breaks down some of her most iconic tracks, including 'Surgeon,' 'Cruel,' 'New York,' 'Smoking Section,' 'Los Angeless,' 'Pills,' 'Hang On Me,' 'Happy Birthday, Johnny,' 'Savior' and 'Slow Disco,'
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St Vincent Breaks Down Her Most Iconic Songs | GQ

[@Gabriel-ud5hu]

I loooove her speaking voice. The way she says the words, the tone, everything. Definitely a unintentional ASMR.

[@may4557]

/r/unintentionalasmr oh wrong platform

[@pedroprovan4046]

true asmr

[@jamisonlamkin5576]

I never noticed it until now but yeah!

[@jamisonlamkin5576]

may Got Reddit on the mind I see ;)

[@birdjhernandez]

Excuse me. Im sorry to bother you. But I just have to tell you: I love your voice.

[@dutypaid0131]

annie clark is a living legend

[@nexusebtuoy]

On world of zombies (idiocracy) maybe .

[@nexusnostalgia]

A Guitar Godess. She is hands down our generations answer to Bowie and Prince.

[@chayo4537]

I concur

[@SteventheThorn]

"Los Ageless" is such a brilliant title.

[@overnightrecordings]

Nobody ever talks about Black Rainbow! Her eerest and most beautiful song! That ending is a gateway to heaven through a dark forest

[@Ash-bp9gj]

So true!!!

[@flavioraffa6771]

I agree

[@motorik6]

Totally. What a track. Disney gone dark.

[@reesek1083]

Annie is severely unrecognized unfortunately. her skill in musicianship as well as song writing are unmatched, and her latest record shows her versatility and ability to write pop music

[@jxjsjeejjeje4237]

This! I kinda miss the strange mercy vibes.

[@grantconnors2496]

Critically acclaimed, Grammy winner, hugely respected and recognized among her peers... Maybe if you're talking about the general public, but it was a wise person that once said: "The masses are asses."

[@richardgamrat1944]

Masseduction does have grammy nomination. "her skill in musicianship as well as song writing are unmatched" I really doubt that... she is one of my favourite artists... but this is just bold statement.

[@lazylion420]

LOL something tells me that you don't understand the definition of the word "unmatched"

[@dirkbonesteel]

Her style of music doesn't reach or interest guitar people. I didn't know she was a guitar God until very recently. Have complete respect for her in every way but have to admit can only listen to a couple songs in a row. It's just not aimed at my demographic. One of the things that amazes me about her and I think about it every live video. That audience probably 35% know another guitarist

[@monsterq6]

I've always wanted her to explain Johnny a little bit. So compelling. I love her.

[@jupiterwilkymay5161]

I LOVE EVERYTHING THIS WOMAN IS AND IS ABOUT.

[@Zelgaro]

Annie is vague about her song meanings, which i like. She doesn't want to explain them too much.

[@crystalthieves]

exactly - it would take away the magic some of these songs harness

[@willmcdaniel8375]

But at the same time i get what she means with each song

[@editsbysk2830]

I like the way Annie speaks about and acknowledges Cara’s contribution to her music despite them having broken up

[@zay4643]

was hoping for more Actor and Strange Mercy tracks.

[@breakalime]

Zay Ton Agreed. Actor is by far her best album in my opinion.

[@Hirnlego999]

I would have included Psychopath, now there's a solid chorus.

[@joshholmes877]

Strange Mercy is her best in my opinion but I think she is yet to have a bad album

[@jamisonlamkin5576]

Liam Templeton For me it’s Strange Mercy but Actor is a close second

[@RuaTheRapoet]

For me it's either Marry Me or her self-titled album... can't choose

[@marielreyesh]

she's so well-spoken, I love her.

[@bamberbambam]

Love love love St. Vincent and getting to hear her shed light on these songs was wonderful. But c’mon, GQ - wish you had done your research and selected her actual “most iconic” songs rather than singles off her latest album(s).

[@joao-ce2xb]

Amber Forrest yes yes yes yes! I was about to comment that

[@anneother6224]

This video covers all the self titled songs. That whole album is iconic if you accept the word at all. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXaUlJ2QZpiofZY

[@cleangreenshirt]

seems to be GQ's mo when it comes to this series

[@Sumday]

You are right. It gives it a certain feeling of doing an interview first and then making up a headline afterwards for more clicks. Though artists definitely tend to want to talk about their more recent efforts anyway. Either way, love to see Annie talk about her songs.

[@felixaitken768]

'Most Iconic Songs' but doesn't include Digital Witness?

[@elverdaderojavier]

There's no such thing as an iconic song. An icon is a visual symbol. So music, by definition, cannot be iconic.

[@omk573]

@@elverdaderojavier that's just one definition the definition used here is "something that is deserving of veneration" Also language is a fluid thing even if it doesn't obey the exact definition its proper

[@mrs.featherbottom5901]

elverdaderojavier by that reasoning there should be no such thing as “blue notes” either, and yet here I am listening to B B King while enjoying some dark beer.

[@HoodGoblin]

elverdaderojavier you got told

[@funkngonuts]

@@mrs.featherbottom5901 Are you a wearer of tinted shades? I've never come across a blue beer.

[@CecyDavilaBarajas]

I wish more people could experience the joy of being a St. Vincent's fan because she is just amazing in many ways.

[@willmcdaniel8375]

Ive been listening to her since her eponymous album. I think were gonna look back on her as a David Bowie-esque artist. Very talented and I think she’ll be very influential over time

[@chrishipop5]

"Marry Me" is one her most underrated album. Before the switch up.

[@sofias9238]

I know riiight, Paris is burning and Landmines are the best songs on the album imo

[@chrishipop5]

Sofía ohh! Solid. For me it's "What me worry?" "Humans Racing" "Land mines" and "Now Now (:

[@Luis_Domingos]

I fell in love with her music over Marry Me. My favourite is "All My Stars Aligned", but the moment that had me locked was "I'll be so good to you / You won't realize I'm gone" in "Marry Me". How amazing she was even before all the guitars kicked in ❤️

[@SirRichieSan]

Intimacy at its best.

[@mrs.featherbottom5901]

Can someone explain this “switch up”?

[@clairemilgram3952]

Always enamored with what she has to say about her music, other peoples music… anything really. She’s got this total, comprehensive thought on everything. Her point of view is a beautiful mixture of structure and fluidity. You would never see any other musician mention Steely Dan and Kaye West in the same interview. Aka I love her and will always be a huge fan.

[@NiggaInTech]

I suggest you look into more rap artists/producers then Lol. Kid Cudi introduced me to St. Vincent on a song called Maniac....samples her and even had a performance with her on some tv show. i agree witheverything else though :)

[@HoxtonGuitarist]

This is how you talk about your music, she’s not telling you how to think about the song, but merely describing a part of her personal connection with the music.

[@jsnell126]

So glad she mentioned The Bed. I adore that song and the orchestration on it.

[@anneother6224]

I have absolutely no idea what The Bed is about. But it is a strange little song that I never tire off. "We need a chalk outline if you can".

[@kris.Cannon.fx.]

I find her so insanely fascinating. She’s so under rated

[@yb32]

5:51 I would've NEVER guessed it was someone other than annie singing those lines in the song, much less cara delevigne :)

[@theN4ever]

She has an ear for music that is impressive and satisfying to witness. I love how many of her interviews are explorations of her art. So many artists have interviews about nothing. So it is exciting to get the insight into her music that I so often crave when I hear songs that speak to me. I wish she had covered "Prince Johnny" or "Strange Mercy", but I still love this interview.

[@AlwaysFedUp]

She is easily one of my favorite modern artists. There really aren't as many icons in the mainstream today that know music so intimately and are as thoughtful in their creation to be able to have such a diverse range. Not to mention her lyricism is on point. No glits or glamour. Her words are just pensive and deep and thought-provoking. The Bed is also one of my favorite songs by her. Actor and Marry Me both have so many gems that aren't played as much. Love love love St. Vincent.

[@kazmir_]

Classy, Beautiful, Intelligent, and Creative as always.

[@jonathanschiedermayer9576]

Most iconic song for me is Chloe in the afternoon, but did love this

[@ottovonbismarck6310]

She seems so delicate and powerful.

[@fossarc]

i love her so much, she’s such an underrated mastermind of music. wish she got more attention

[@cli260]

"St Vincent breaks down her latest album"

[@ahttacca]

a wholeheartedly thank you for masseduction, legend

[@yedabussir2713]

Seems like the person in charge of picking the songs only listened to her last album..... WACK

[@crystalthieves]

Yeah, I love some of the newer songs, but to call them her "most iconic"... nah.

[@vigolovesyou]

I think they just took some of the most viewed/played ones

[@ketaset84]

dood for real. I was cursing the screen throughout da whole video

[@sara_c907]

"Squirrel that away for a song." I LOVE that quote. ❤️

[@DudeDah]

The fact that Tuck & Patti are her aunt & uncle...so awesome. Makes me happier than it should for some reason...

[@principetuna]

DudeDah they’re awesome. I saw her on the Masseduction tour and they were the opening act and full of love and the most amazing technical musical ability paired with pure passion. Stunning!

[@DudeDah]

@@principetuna Yeah their version of "Time After Time" is a tear-jerker. Long time fan...

[@thelivingdead6820]

I'm glad she explained that her aunt sang on the song. Explains some of the other voices in some of the songs for her most recent album.

[@clarissagomez2031]

Her hands are so pretty

[@b3b71kuno9]

Love this woman. ❤️

[@nadig9524]

She seems so old and so young at the same time

[@darlinspaces]

A very gifted woman, I would like to see her in film as an actress

[@anyoneew27]

I had the lovely chance of meeting Annie and sitting in on an interview my boss did with her. she is the kindest and most badass person, and so intelligent about music! she takes her profession seriously and I think it shows here

[@virgoblin]

I love that she was on her way to Poland and wrote Smoking Section which is sad asf bc I actually live here and sometimes I feel like Im living in a mess full of depressed people so um- RELATABLE

[@Sxd212]

Two days ago I listened to her whole discography. How convenient 😃

[@Cleverconveyence]

Seriously she's really good at communicating. She can just start talking and she'll just arrive on things.

[@cherrybob-omb]

I'm a huge St. Vincent fan but tbh I don't think of half of these "iconic songs" when I think of her. I really would've loved to hear her talk about some tracks on Actor or St. Vincent.

[@CodyAlushin]

I absolutely love when artists compare music to colors. When she called her song "pastel" I gasped.

[@guitarreviews]

Great interview by Annie's head and hands ;)

[@gastonromero5961]

Annie, you are the best!

[@rq2757]

Hang On Me is one of the best tracks she's done. I just wish they had asked about tracks on other albums.

[@spastcho5345]

I could listen to Annie talk all day

[@Rogijimbex]

Absolutely an astonishing talent. Have followed her ever since a Guitar Player article drawing attention to her guitar skills. But what a singer as well. She also obviously possesses an enormous intellect. Plus she's very pretty! It all comes together. There are many great songs in her catalogue but the one that comes closest to melting me down is "All My Stars Aligned." Like her, just beautiful!

[@JohnnyTrece]

Los Angeles is an amazing world. I was born and raised here, and hasn't ceased to amaze me.

[@Gore171459]

Broh I knwo im not that high but is her head floating

[@anneother6224]

Ha ha. The dark room and the black top. A bit like the Cruel grave. Or the end of the Slow Disco video.

[@Gore171459]

@@anneother6224 alrigjt im stone cold sober now. Her head is definitely floating. I'm not crazy.

[@anneother6224]

@@Gore171459 True

[@STB10ful]

love her

[@delgrant9696]

Our lovely queen.

[@bees7525]

I don't listen to her much but this was an awesome video I could listen to her talking about paint dry

[@Greg-Hudson]

That feeling you get when you realize you're in the presence of a genius

[@atopos-ct6xh]

She's so smart, beautiful and talented❤️

[@elipriestley3113]

Digital Witness is easily more iconic than 90% of these songs

[@makduck1172]

gorgeous lady

[@bluegirl3246]

what about roslyn with bon iver 😩

[@alancastillo3821]

That song means the world to me!!!! I never get tired to hear Roslyn!!!!

[@bluegirl3246]

@@alancastillo3821 it's one of my favorite songs of ALL TIME. so incredible

[@taylorhill195]

Omg that is my favorite song 😩

[@Lucas.Mbh27]

@@bluegirl3246 one of my favourite of all time too, what a song!!!

[@chilliwilly5708]

Love Anni Clark❤😊

[@professionalwidow]

she's so amazing

[@hellomello6120]

I just love this woman!! Masseduction is probably my favourit album ever

[@SuperSuperballZ]

How can you say these are her most iconic songs? You overlooked some amazing songs. Amazing albums actually. My favorite song is The Party.

[@stevenbrooks6563]

12:03 I really identify with the waking up with melodies in your head. That happens to me all the time.

[@josecxrnxlx]

9:24 why aint nobody talking about this run? beautiful

[@roses1419]

Cruel, Prince Johnny, Birth in Reverse, Savior, Slow Disco, Dancing with a Ghost, Who and Teenage Talk

[@MercuryIcePrincess]

The Bed and The Party are my two favorite songs. I see you Annie.

[@rachelx3288]

she’s so real i love it

[@faherty87]

Love this woman

[@vind302]

This is the most well spoken woman I’ve ever heard

[@thewolfinthenorth4033]

I love her. Literally.

[@nishantparmar5141]

What a legend and inspiration!

[@sinner272]

"The Bed" is a legendary song.

[@Jakeybakey5]

Actor is incredibly underrated!!

[@lunaluxxe]

wow i love her so much

[@YomsterFUT13]

Just hearing her speak is amazing

[@shobhakumari6523]

😊love her

[@jayjasperjp]

So we have Taylor Swift to thank for Fast Slow Disco

[@Mizzouriboi02]

Jasper Paolo I don’t want to but thanks, Taylor..

[@kellygechotold9659]

I like how each artist is different based on how they are inspired

[@rosadoovandodayanaestefani5782]

I love her so much

[@Strige1211]

I’m so in love with her that’s killing me.

[@victorcraraujo]

This woman is such an icon. I didn't know Taylor Swift had a finger on the pop version of Slow Disco!!! This song is such a masterpiece.

[@ClydeBlood]

Living with the ghost of Your self and all your hero's 💓 omg 😭

[@pottyrat]

I love her so much.

[@lucijakatarinaseselj5433]

Brilliant woman

[@IAmMattLewis]

Annie is a national treasure.

[@BuddyCoopers]

What a great talent.

[@daviderde]

GQ: Anything close to 10 years or older can't be iconic. Albums that came out in the last two years, now thats ICONIC!! GQ look up the definition of iconic. You can't call a movie that came out last year a classic.

[@adrian958able]

I found it kind of strange, that she is so sure about Poland not being vacation country. Well, we have nice spaces to see here, so feel welcome and visit.

[@GG256_]

I never understood why Poland often gets an overlooked or even stereotypical reputation. Unless somewhere is in an active conflict and dangerous at that moment, I'd be willing to visit literally anywhere... Culture, learning, and sight seeing. :)

[@flavoredchris]

i love listening to her talk

[@ole5388]

10:55 LOOK OUT KANYE

[@Bodhisattvaintraining]

Omg, I cracked up....Sweden to Poland...You are amazing

[@johnncastra-o]

my fantasy, my precious!

[@nicksimms3771]

I love that she mentioned Showbiz Kids- never thought she’d be a Steely Dan fan

[@tabishkuma]

Huey Newton is a very underrated track, was hoping she'd mention it.

[@Mizzouriboi02]

Tabish Arif here kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmrboJRvjMRkrNE

[@danh7739]

Annie, " Your living with the Ghosts of yourself and all your hero's " is the makings of a great song too.

[@iamkid_a]

really gonna leave us hanging on young lover 😭 also i wish she could have talked about actor more!

[@mrocznydecydent8018]

It's funny hear what she says about Poland, it's a fact I know, but even if it isn't necessarily flattering it's nice that one of her songs has been written in my country

[@dahlia6665]

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[@kfctwigs136]

What a legend!!

[@DarkSnivy123]

I wish she spoke about Prince Johnny and The Sequel 😩💕

[@springsilver9383]

"so you grew up in a musical family?' 'no!' haha, St Vincent's mother gave my friend music lessons at berklee

[@sandysinner6901]

Her mom teaches at Berklee?

[@sandysinner6901]

Annie and her fake humility. Sigh.

[@walterramirezt]

I love you Queen!!!

[@christopherfederici2776]

Annie killing it!