Mike Patton - TC-Helicon Interview

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Equally at home with crooning, screaming, rapping, beatboxing, growling, scatting, singing opera, hitting the high falsetto or belting out his signature sound, Mike Patton is a true genre-defying vocal alchemist who has always been willing to go where the music dictates.
Recently, Patton added the VoiceLive Touch 2 to his effects arsenal and in this video he's talking about his vocal philosophy.
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Mike Patton artist interview and profile: www.tc-helicon.com/mike-patton/
Still photos by DREAN Stevens: www.flickr.com/photos/7drean/

[@programmedwrong3795]

I always thought he would just kinda be a sarcastic person. But, i met him one night many years ago and he couldn't have been more polite and charming. He's a genius.

[@luporis2375]

Yes, I met him after a Bungle concert years ago. He was like "Man, I hope you had a good time" and stuff...signed my record too

[@programmedwrong3795]

Luporis I was at a Bungle show too when I met him. It was on the CALIFORNIA tour.

[@Eliel20117]

He was more sarcastic when he was young

[@CLA82529]

yeah i just can't take him seriously when he's shitting other bands idk why lol but i do take his talent seriously. His voice is fucking legend

[@joshuafult84]

+Smelly web he just seems like that because he gets nervous during interviews

[@marcoestiercol6112]

You can say whatever about him, but his level of humility being the greatest vocalist of all time, is amazing.

[@antiochiaadtaurum3786]

absolutely

[@santaspanties86]

"The more you do it, and the less you think about it, the better you'll be"

[@srobinson124]

I can't understand him with out a sandwich

[@Erkbrothers80]

“People are the worst. The worst thing about music is people play it.” -Patton

[@yannisvill6806]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH

[@mitchellhughes5180]

🤣

[@ryanhale1654]

Lmfao! He's just chowin' down inthat one other interview.

[@coldvoid]

😅

[@Lewis---]

I can't believe the person conducting this interview didn't think "hmm maybe I should find out what that constant obnoxious clicking sound is and stop it before I start filming".

[@willowsparks4576]

Lewis Hay maybe mike wanted it to be in the interview for the banter. Tbh it annoys me too but its pretty funny 😹

[@TheBlueAcid]

Well, considering they're in his home studio, it's probably a metronome. I find it pretty relaxing tbh

[@PokeABrain]

@@TheBlueAcid sounds like a fan..

[@BAND-MAID-USA]

@@TheBlueAcid That's room A at Ipecac.

[@jimlotus7889]

Best singer and musician ever, what an open minded, intelligent guy ;)

[@catarinegould9780]

You mean..... Lady He is a woman and admitted it in his ,, Brasilian Interview " ........ ALL celebs are transgendered FRAUDS CHECK OUT. -- ,, Transgender celebrities they always tell you " You have this Video on my PLAYLIST

[@lovesthedark]

He seems way more vunerable and genuine in this than some of his older interviews. Love this so much...and it's so great how free and fearless he is about the art of voice. As a singer myself, who also appreciates all kinds of music, he's a real revelation and inspiration.

[@RobCarrollMusic]

Just the coolest dude alive

[@ArgBell]

His eyes. Always his eyes❤

[@boneal4942]

Patton's craft is timeless art

[@mada_2]

I love this guy. He's so realistic about the music business and is easily one of the greatest singer of all history, and is also very versatile. I like that. Sol Invictus is a killing album, that's how you make your comeback in the charts. If you ever read this Mike, just know I (and many others) think you're the man, time passed but you're still rocking around and doing your business for the best, and that's awesome !

[@luxi378]

Silverbullet to me he's just in a row with freddy mercury, just one of the greats despite him not being a typical mainstream singer. and i can't get "Matador" out of my head:-)

[@luporis2375]

I love Anonymous, it is great. I am alone on liking that among my friends but I don't give a shit

[@brynstarkiller7419]

He’s so humble and grateful to be where he is. He feels lucky .

[@naneanilau]

Best artist ever. Down to earth, precise and humble. Plus, extremely intelligent. Patton is GOD. Period.

[@auratnik]

I have so much respect for everything he does!

[@Kovalainenn]

Man you have beautifully unique vocal cords, throat, and chest anatomy, which makes your sound incredible. It's not just a muscle it's a talent

[@jacobforza142]

God I love Mike Patton. He's a true artist.

[@dustins6459]

And he's wearing a Portal shirt to boot! This guy could fart into a mic, overdub it again, and i'd find gold in it. Mike Patton trumps all.

[@lesliemyers4159]

Dustin Skaalerud Mike voiced the red core in portal

[@jeffa4110]

I believe that was called adult themes for voice lol. But those robots having sex was the best thing on that album LOL

[@dustins6459]

@@jeffa4110 I'm still diving down the never ending well of Mike and finding new things. Been on a tetema kick lately.

[@jeffa4110]

@@dustins6459 please tell me you have heard Mondo Cane

[@dustins6459]

@@jeffa4110 damn right I have

[@deziistheone]

The first 2 and a half minutes are something every vocalist should take lessons from. This guys is awesome.

[@ingridiversen7739]

Man, I love this guy. Would love to work with him some day.

[@jennyk9748]

It's always been fascinating to me that the more talented you are, the less eloquently you can explain it.

[@jeffa4110]

I am the best! (And now you know my music sucks, like Anthony Keidis)

[@five5x]

Man, that click sound in the back ground is killing me.

[@heatherconway8906]

+five5x I didn't notice it until I read this lol

[@ddgs1748]

+Heather Conway same here hahaha

[@sekainiheiwa3650]

+five5x Next time take your meds before watching

[@five5x]

Don Jin Yeah, okay, I'll do that. Thanks!

[@elmentado9231]

+Heather Conway I heard it as soon as the video started.... o.O"

[@waitindelaney]

I love Mike Patton very much. His music is absolutely brilliant, and he will always be an inspiration to me. That being said, this interview shows him in such a different light than I'm used to seeing him in. I guess that's partly because he's twice as old. But, it's actually kind of a relief to see that he's kind of a goofy old dork now, instead of a petulant cocky adolescent who literally poops all over the place. Keep rockin' it, Mike!

[@CherylCold]

I love Mike. Thats it.

[@Flooorine]

This makes me wanna watch the making of angel dust interview again, patton in his younger years....

[@cogito919]

Holy shit he's actually mellowed out a shit ton compared to his days in FNM and Mr. B. I mean I know he was in his 20's but still holy shit.

[@joannebeamsley9478]

I didn't think he could be any more awesome but his view on bands just made him that. One of the finest voices in music. Love you Mikey!

[@12cm32]

I just want to hear YOUR VOICE. LOUDLY and smoothly. You have the greatest range of vocals. Just release music. Just keep singing. YES.

[@hille422]

you dont want to play with Wolfmother? like..at all?

[@romulo353]

He's wearing a portal Tee, I fucking love this guy!

[@tatecheddar]

You know the red "anger" personality sphere in Portal was voiced by Mike Patton, right?

[@romulo353]

No I didn't, that's even better!

[@romulo353]

***** I didn't know that, it just goes to show how great a professional he is. Patton for president.

[@countsmyth]

Romulo Ferreira Whats portal?

[@romulo353]

countsmyth It's a puzzle video game.

[@fcamiola]

California is the perfect example of his vocals more in the "background". He is really speaking truth here! Genius.

[@inconceivabledark]

This why I love his vocals so much, the man himself could be in a band and I wouldn't even realise until I'd seen footage of it...... I'd just think he was a novel type of Oriental instrument or something 😀

[@user-uz8cs5iy9y]

Probably one of the best interviews with Mike.Thank you.▶🎤MP forever !!!

[@edwade7980]

I love Patton. This is my favorite interview. Thank you.

[@tiarnan76]

The Stanley Kubrick of the music world. Imagine if those 2 had worked on a project together....

[@cynthiajones7514]

Not sure why not, Mike likes his films I believe

[@kingboobs20]

Yeah but collaborating with Kubrick would be a little hard what with him being dead and all.

[@cynthiajones7514]

Oh wow I didn't know he was dead :(

[@tiarnan76]

@ Brie Russell - Unless Mike was to get a collection of Kubricks work, his photos for example - and compose a piece of music for that ...so, in a way, you could say they collaborated together. In the loosest sense of the word :)

[@mymasteriwanttoserveyouand9903]

He's not Kubrick he's Lynch (and btw he likes him, just as Buzzo)

[@froggy9191]

Great interview, probably one of my favourites out of so many I've seen.

[@pokenurse1]

He cannot possibly have a personal life. Keep rockin Mike. Those arm muscles are lookin pretty okay from where I stand

[@Hayley.a]

I doubt he does

[@Hayley.a]

@Saara why should he? I don't get what you mean

[@Hayley.a]

@Saara why do you have stalkers?

[@Hayley.a]

I'm sure he isn't at home making presents for fangirls he doesn't do groopies

[@Hayley.a]

@Saara a groupie is a girl who wants to have sex with who ever it is they like in a band that kind of thing or who want to or thinks they can get with a famous person.

[@TheyMadeMonsters]

Grew up listening to this and I've been inspired ever since to try and be as unique. Absolutely awesome music that needs to be continuously listened to !!!!

[@niccoleweinberg5610]

This applies so much to all artists, of every kind. I found this very inspiring, and I'm a photographer.

[@MusicRules33]

Mike Patton is hot......& talented, of course, but one thing I've loved about him since I first heard "Epic," (aside from his voice) are his eyes.

[@tronlady1]

You got it bad girl 🥰

[@yourshadowself]

I don’t think Mike has ever met a musical challenge that he has declined to have a go at and that’s incredible to me. He said he feels comfortable with singing and perhaps that’s because he doesn’t look at anything like a limitation but a challenge. He’s a fearless adventurer and he’s certainly made me more adventurous with my listening. He’s always willing to learn and adapt and that’s inspiring.

[@Katie_Woo]

awesome artist so intelligent. i could just listen to him talk about music for hours on end.

[@angelanicoletti3330]

Thank you * Mike Patton* for your help. Very genuine and fantastic schooling! IMO: I agree 100% with you in regards to having one person in front that has to sing. That is when the ego gets crazy big! You have proven we do not need that anymore! I feel it has to come from my soul when I sing, or forget it. I am out!! I call it LSS for years.`Lead singer syndrome.*! Bloody hate it!!! I have not heard *Fantomas* yet. I had a lot of catching up to do. BTW: The body of work you have done ( including your method acting skills) Bless *Karen Black* ( RIP) (you two were amazing in that movie) inspires me. Thanks again man for staying so down to earth. You save lives with your art. Consider all art critics as dangerous. Ciao p.s. I had to edit. Also I agree 100% about being unique and diverse. We need more INNOVATORS today! Bye now.

[@NeonPurpleMonkey]

He lives what he says. This is proof in him being cool with letting Chuck Mosely come up and sing with band during one of their past shows, I guess it was in the UK?

[@queenforadayfoolforalifeti5063]

Mike, you're amazing. Perfection should be your last name.

[@col.nathanr.jessup5700]

What's the bpm in that metronome in the background.

[@zitosonic]

40

[@fireman5419]

6/8

[@Peepingken1977]

It's been a great journey following you buddy. I feel like I've grow up with you, because, I have.

[@nojuanatall3281]

Greatest vocalist ever. His work continues to inspire me decades after first hearing him. Patton and Mr. Bungle opened so many doors to musical discovery. Secret chiefs 3, John Zorn, Tub Ring, all the patton bands, Stump and so many other strange and unique bands that aren't afraid of going outside the box. Patton has done more for the music industry than anyone else I can think of.

[@ChrisPearson1337]

Here is an anecdote to maybe discuss: When Mr. Patton described his instinct to cut back and avoid "putting in too much" and seek a more minimalist approach, it seems a point in many artists' growth. Trent Reznor in particular mentions a similar method. It is an urge for the purest, most economical expression. Trying to find "just right" in what you do.

[@chrisholland2016]

He seems like an awesome guy deep down inside past his immaculate singing vocals.

[@Dannypeeping]

Love from Greece.

[@dvader7272]

He just gets it. Real man of genius.

[@sxan369]

i love this man

[@n.c-ludwigdrummer5728]

Mike Patton and Phil Anselmo has been my favorite vocalist.

[@Napalmdog]

The philosophy of the singer finding the appropriate place within the instruments and music being created is probably why Mike Patton has such a tremendous singing range, demonstrably why his advice is spot on.

[@svanurmg]

every thing you do ......love everything you do

[@amandatory7]

YOU ARE MY GOD THERE IS NO OTHER ,i know your humble artistic heart

[@Jellybeantiger]

Love Patton,listens to all types of music for inspiration,it’s amazing when you play in a metal band,you are labelled as a metalhead but I bet alot of famous metal drummers or guitarists listen to music far removed from the genre they are tagged in.

[@GreenDayDookieDemos]

This is a very cool video, especially for an experimenting musician!

[@MartinfdeZ81]

You are a huge artist musician!!

[@45er.ruffneck]

Mike Patton + Devin Townsend........that would be awesome!

[@TanyasFaith]

spot on, I'm exactly the same x

[@lalakuma9]

Holy fuck yes, is there a petition I can sign?

[@TanyasFaith]

Really? Please post a link!

[@grimblegrumble]

No joke... I was JUST thinking the very same thing... I would pay good money to see them do, literally, whatever together...!!

[@HoodGoblin]

Tobias Scheller apparently Devin doesn’t think they would get along & feels like if they were to collaborate, it would have happened by now. There’s an interview out there, just Google Devin Townsend & Mike Patton

[@lilasam44]

What he says is so good and real, and humble, because at the end he's such a wonderfull singer, and so takes place a lot, because amazing he is, but yes, Mike Patton is DOPE anyway!!Genius!

[@gypsymoontarotofficial]

Man I LOVE this guy!!!

[@peedurrnorth2700]

agreed, mike music is a TEAM effort not just one person or sound, etc.. everyone collaborates, and the outcome is your music..

[@brynstarkiller7419]

Mike is a bilingual, versatile and just brilliant man. I saw FNM at the NEC years ago and everyone was throwing seat covers in the air. It was raining seat covers. awesome gig.

[@georgepbriles696]

Mike is so unbelievably talented and so intelligent!... Seems like a really really cool dude too!

[@ChrisPearson1337]

Always a consummate professional, artist, and trailblazer, even if he denies it, because he is humble and realistic, too.

[@yayafuentesproject2164]

this man is icredible all the time look another sound worlds, all the time is new ... is really a master ... love it

[@fondolon]

The absolute king... Any flavor anytime

[@zorlac72]

Vocal God and musical genius! ❤️ Patton!!!

[@bollylama]

FUCK YEAH PORTAL SHIRT!

[@thekyleianfisher]

That ~58 BPM clicking is driving me nuts.

[@andreaoliveira3402]

He is awesome!!!😎✌️🤘🎤🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@roadgrimes]

Mike Patton = the GOAT

[@albertenriquez7079]

Mike Patton is not only humble great nice and I’ll be bold and say The Greatist Vocalist of Our Time! But he seems like a great musician and guy.. Mike I’d love to meet you... hit me up

[@benvin10365]

Great video!

[@nebulaoperator]

18 dislikes from front centred vocals.

[@LeonD445]

26 in 2021.

[@marijauyhy1465]

So down to earth, and honest. AMO LA TUA PAZZIA, SEI IL MIGLIORE!!! Ti mando un bacio serbo:)

[@morinmacias3907]

who the fuck can put unlike to this video?? and yes this man is a legend one of the best voices, original, authentic, one of the best front men

[@gregriley1708]

any TC "Mike Patton" presets in the forsee able future? PLEASE!!!

[@daveomatik]

i really need to say, i like mikes attitude!!!

[@CharitySapphireB]

Would've loved to see examples spliced with the interview.

[@Beyondflix]

This is some rare shit. Thanks man!

[@cynthiajones7514]

I believe what he means by front and centre is that his vocals are not in the forefront but in the mix with the rest of the music and band.

[@jasondelvaux3036]

Is there a metronome going in the background?

[@chrisbrown3549]

he knows the Real Thing.

[@BattleOfNY]

Mad genius!

[@777fiddlekrazy]

LOve the fact he has a Pipa in his studio! would love to see Bumble Foot(guitar/Vocals),Steve Vai(guitar/Vocals),Tosin Abasi(guitar extended range) Victor Wooten( bass) or Michael Manring(Bass),Jordan Rudess(keys),Apocolyptica(strings) and The Fantastic Vocals of Michael Patton(Faith No More and Mr Bungle Tomahawk etc.) THis Man IS the MTV of Vocal and Remains Humble in his craft!

[@QJustijola]

thank you

[@SomeOnesSon80]

Cool interview.

[@guilux666]

very honest , mike is one of the best in this "buzyness" period !!!

[@pristinaboyd1911]

Me encanta este artista.

[@DerekHundik]

what bands he recorded here ?

[@__iconoclast7744]

Mike's rocking that primo watch. want it

[@Urine666Deity]

Patton should just replace Maynard lol

[@cndluluv]

I actually tweeted this a few years ago

[@rohangopakumar5712]

Nah Maynard’s on a different plane

[@MegaBlackDays]

He most certainly is not. He's just some dude who has an incredibly good band. He's not even a great singer anymore. Patton is older, and can still fuckin kill it.

[@joshuafult84]

+Radiocage I agree Pattons voice is only better now sometimes he might seem off but that's only when he gets bored on a long tour with faith no More if pattons into the show he is tight as ever vocally. Manyard isn't bad but he can't even sing anymore

[@ovajonaj7820]

Maynard is 4 years older than Mike.

[@adrianamafra3264]

"It´s a little bit abstrat, sorry!! ... but I´m like that" Oh God... he´s amazing.

[@disconnected22]

16 years without another Fantomas album.....

[@AlbertSirup]

click click click

[@shao108]

mr. AngerSphere in portal t-shirt. so cute ) one of the most versatile music artists in the world

[@brianmarchman631]

Mike patron should run for prez. He just me so much about music and the industries at the same time. He should teach high school band.

[@ryanhale1654]

He and KIng Buzzo sound almost exactly alike! It's weird. Literally their voices...the way they speak. To me, anyway.

[@bofuscrapshaw]

Pure Genius