The You Rock Foundation: IAMX's Chris Corner

Chris Corner of IAMX discusses the power of acknowledging weakness by using awareness and routine as an anchor.
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Interview conducted by Joseph Penola | Videography by Laura Desantis-Olsson | Edited by Pawl Bazile | Music by John Penola
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[@benmarriott2487]

What a beautiful man, and he defines depression perfectly. It’s so comforting to hear someone describe the exact same feelings you have had. His music and the honesty within his music have already helped me so much.

[@dealan-de8467]

I do not know why but he is the first native English speaker where I understand every single word.

[@dafbj7256]

I love this man so much ...

[@nsbd90now]

Chris Corner seems a pretty fantastic person on a number of levels.

[@ashleybred]

I've been a fan of Chris for over half of my life and I have always looked up to him he is such an inspirational person. It's awesome he is helping people X

[@nancee83]

The song "This Will Make You Love Again" changed my life almost a decade ago. I first heard it when I needed it the most. So far, I've seen IAMX three times and I've never had the courage to linger around and meet him. The music he creates has helped me tremendously on an existential level. I wish I could let Chris know that I've had dozens of deeply sacred dreams with him... actually right around the time he's speaking of having profound depression. In these dreams, it was like we are one and the same. In involved being on a playground merry-go-round and another where he and I each drew outlines on one another's faces. So many dreams.. and this has been going on since I started listening to IAMX back in 2007.

[@giseerouchon]

I find his lyrics more relatable than any I've read previously. It's like he's in my head sometimes.

[@PumpkinLicorice]

100% agree with the 'comfort' of being heavily depressed. It gets to the point where those negative feelings are all you know, all other emotions feel so...Foreign and anxiety-inducing. Unfamiliar.

[@yezhy]

I love this man! His voice is just mesmerizing

[@dreamsava1]

Interestingly the helping people is working through the music. I could feel that before I saw this video. Some sort of "magical" inspiration happens when I hear many of Chris's songs. I would feel that the human experience can indeed still have magic and there is still something sacred in beauty to seek. A blanket of warmth and love. Thank you for creating this and allowing me to remember this inspiration and magic is still possible.

[@terri-xeniaizzi206]

Thank you Beautiful Chris. You are filled with such goodness. The love you share and power in your music and lyrics has affected so many people, so many lives. The love among your faithful tribe has eminated more healing. You are truly amazing!

[@midnightpopsongs]

He's right, diet and exercise is a form of grounding. those things do help, while getting lost in the music, as a way to break free. this makes me feel less alone, even though I am, and push everyone away. thanks for this message.

[@TheRisingIcarus]

Chris' music has helped me through so much shit. I don't know how I would've coped if I didn't have it, or just music in general honestly. I saw him perform for the first time last week, and I almost cried at the end haha

[@spiritrain2024]

Thank you so much, Dear Chris Corner

[@omnommintyfreshness]

I've been fighting depression and anxiety for a long time, and am currently struggling with a crippling sleeping disorder, as he did, as well. This gives me hope. He gives me hope. Poignantly, beautifully, and eloquently expressed, as always. I've got a meet & greet ticket; I hope I will one day get over my anxiety sufficiently to cash it in and be able to tell Chris in person how much he and his music has meant, and still does mean, to me. I hope he knows how much he means to all of us.

[@graveraider1029]

you got this(:

[@mariaaragon2772]

There is so much truth in his words.

[@CharlotteJayneify]

Chris’ music has helped me though my darkest time and for that I am truly thankful and I am so glad he has the courage to talk about his own illness to help others! We love you Chris ❤️

[@summercurtis5444]

I've been struggling with Depression and Insomnia for awhile, as he did, last few years were awful, his music has helped me through extremely difficult times

[@lyraavdeeva5819]

you know, his music always helps me when nothing else could. in the darkest moments there is only one lightning sourse - Chris' songs, as pretentious as it sounds. he DOES help people with what he makes and it's the most beautiful thing in the world to me. i'm endlessly happy that he found his way out of depression, hopefully i will do the same one day.

[@bdark927]

we all love you

[@SharkPalace]

Thank you for this

[@Leelahel]

Chris is the kindest of the kind souls. Wonderful host and even more wonderful visionary. His body of work is very moving, and I am glad he was able to push through depression. His sonic work does something spiritual for all of us fans. Grateful for Sneaker Pimps, IAMX, Chris Corner & Co. ♡♡

[@rukittenmerightnow]

Thank you. I really needed this.

[@Dollbabyparts]

I appreciate him so much! His music has helped me so much through my dark periods which I'm still learning to deal with!! This interview definitely gave me the feels and got me emotional!! Seeing him twice last month and getting onstage at the LA show was very therapeutic and I cried and let it out. Thank you Chris!!

[@helderrockdrigues]

Accurate and genuine.

[@Babysymmetry]

Thank you for sharing this xxx

[@angelokonkwo6603]

Love you chris

[@leolicious53]

Your music, and ultimately the message it conveys, has helped me more than I thought possible. It's so unfortunate that one cannot press a pause button on life; despite my depression coupled with the panic of ambiguity you described, I still have responsibilities that demand my attention. This video in particular delivers to me the courage to use realistic and objective thinking when faced with these ailments. Indeed, it is extraordinarily difficult to separate one's Self from one's burdens. However, everything you do instills in me a confidence that cannot be shaken. Rather than sinking into the daunting loneliness, (let's face it, there IS something comforting about being depressed) I am now able to find security in that which is insecure. Please know that regardless of your intentions, your actions have truly prevented me from ending my life. I myself am a ballet dancer and singer, and am eternally grateful to be successfully navigating these challenges at the young age of 15. Never before have I come across someone whose experiences and ideology I can relate to so much... knowing that you are alive and working as I type this comment is enough to bring me hope for tomorrow.

[@TheRisingIcarus]

Your comment was a real joy to read, I agree with everything he said in this video. Do you have any idea how the hell there is a certain comfort in depression? It's always confused me.

[@leolicious53]

TheRisingIcarus I've often thought that it makes a certain amount of sense. If an organism's most basic instinct is to stay alive (despite how mental illness can contradict that) then it's possible that one can find solace in depression as a defense mechanism. If it always felt as unbearable as it does when i'm at my worst, I probably wouldn't be here today; the comfort I feel in it might enable me to passively sit with those terrible feelings without endangering my life. Who knows

[@TheRisingIcarus]

+Leo Ameika Hmm that makes sense. The other day in psychiatry class, I realised that sickness behavior (resting, not going out, avoiding other people) is very much like depressive behavior. Maybe our bodies try to treat the depression like a physical illness. Thanks for your thoughts

[@ChoColateOwl]

What a great message, made me almost cry, because it's similar to what I want to do and when more people help each other, their authenticity will improve and not be faked. That's so important. Thanks, for sharing this! It's amazing!

[@jennifermccormack2771]

You explain things so well. You are amazing, This has helped me. Thank you beautiful man :)

[@annesafo6142]

Chris babe you're awesome. I've loved you forever. Don't be depressed. My heart is in pain when I hear such things from you. Love love love you

[@summercurtis7568]

I've been struggling with depression for years, I've listened to different bands and musicians throughout the years and I was having a hard time trying to relate to their music, that was until I started listening to iamx, Chris Corner is an absolute fantastic inspirational individual.

[@LunaLoveBad6969]

Love and needed this🖤✨

[@WolfMKWii]

I love Chris so much!!!!! Love the video

[@SyNdRoM3k]

Thx Chris!!!

[@vrusimov]

"No one is useless who lightens the burdens of another." Whether that be by music or by deed...to fill a place of need. It always "matters" that you do...anytime and anyway that you can.

[@Lifeoftheparty8290]

Chris is one of the greatest artist and song writers in the last 20 years I would put him next to Bowie Chris is a genius and criminally underrated it’s really unfair Chris music is one of the highest quality music that I have heard I’m a loong time bless this man for everything he’s done and contribution to music we really don’t deserve him

[@desireehaynes8541]

You seem like a very strong compassionate and caring person I hope one day I get to meet you❤

[@user-kr3ii5zg1w]

If You meet Chris again, tell him that he helped me so much! :')

[@TheSynthwaveElectroclashClub]

love

[@Piepkewitz]

impressiv

[@alfredwayne7002]

0:36 well said! (He, imho does, most times i could relate.)

[@xKaasiekx]

Chris is such a beautiful and inspirational person. I adore his music. It helped (and still helps) me fight my fears and gives me hope that everything may be better. I've seen IAMX only once but I hope he'll be back in my country soon :)

[@HookersFancyMe]

For me, saying: " what's the worse thing that can happen?" Is like the equivalent of Sarah on "Labyrinth" saying: " it's a piece of cake." You just don't say it. Never say it. Cause the worst is inevitable, it happens whether aware or not.

[@ConfusedLemming-oy4od]

The first ❤

[@melaniewalter9239]

💜💐😢💐💜

[@desireehaynes8541]

I wish my boyfriend would get some help, he has severe depression and anxiety 😢 I try to tell him but he just gets angry, he talks about suicide a lot

[@anninobis127]

What a beautiful person- inner and out. ♡,

[@rxqr3]

get off my screen