Big Wreck's Ian Thornley Interview

[@starrguitarworks]

Albatross... one of the best songs ever written.

[@odonatadani3781]

He does it so well . He surpasses his hero’s and influences. Such a hidden jem .

[@wesworach7441]

I became a huge fan after watching some interviews & then I heard him play !!! .... Holy f... !

[@nolongermydisease]

Love this.. he never pulls punches about the state of the music industry... its a machine... it chews up great artists and spits them out... glad you have resisted the urge to become a recipe for succes Ian and done things your own way... the road less travelled for sure but like everyone before you that had to take the long road, its what makes it yours.. and not theirs...

[@123JeffGlen]

Nice to see a humble person who really loves music. Seen them a few times in concert and love that sound!

[@ZenMastaKai]

One of the most emotional guitar players & singers of our day!

[@brianjohnson3021]

In Loving Memory - holy crap - so good

[@VictoireBuffet]

I'm glad this man was born !!

[@davemieze9021]

Thank God u guys that have came across this from searching other musicians have finally arrived! Welcome!!! This dude is an amazing player/singer/musician. He's been an inspiration for many years. Big Wreck is the gift that keeps on giving.

[@zac3392]

You are an amazing conversationalist and have interviewed amazing people... wish u still did. All the best.

[@schichter]

Thank you so much!!! You just made my night!

[@zac3392]

@@schichter Thank you for the interview. I just found Ian a few months ago and I'm devouring BW's catalog. Gotten a little obsessed with him so checking out a lot of his interviews. You pulled more and different info out of him than most. Most other interviewers ask 80% of the same, fairly mundane questions. Unfortunately our society is obsessed with gossip, innuendo & scandal, and creates caricatures of people. You turn caricatures back into real people. I was so impressed with your ability to connect that I listened to more interviews... even Skyler Grey and Katy Perry (which I have never liked or listened to). You brought out the real person in them (although you did seem nervous with Skyler LOL). My prejudices of them as shallow puppets was challenged and I realized they really are artists that have just figured out the business side of the industry. All I knew of Skyler was the cover of her album and her Eminem connection, I figured she was just one of his harem. Had no idea how talented she is, the cabin story floored me. And although I think she was much more attractive back then, it still made a real person out of her. Same with Katy. Funny, because I went through this process with John Mayer 5-6 years ago. All I knew was “Say” and “Body is a Wonderland”, and a few terrible quotes of things he said; thought he was a shallow pop star, didn’t even know he played guitar! He is now in my top 5 guitarists of all time, and I even watch his goofy show Current Mood. Hilarious guy, extremely intelligent, and definitely not defined by some inevitable arrogance of being a young rock star. Anyways, I see that you don’t do interviews anymore, I hope you are doing something you love and wish the best to you. Unfortunately deep personal convesations are not as marketable as TMZ style tabloid gossip LOL. I don’t know if that has anything to do with your new direction but I hope you continue to exercise your gift to connect with seemingly unreachable people on a deep level. It is a gift, even if it doesn’t bring you millions of dollars. Wow. Can’t believe I wrote all that.

[@BennyFlyby]

Best interview I've ever seen, how'd I only just find this now. Do another with Ian please.

[@schichter]

Thanks so much man! I don't do interviews anymore, but you never know.

[@BennyFlyby]

Matt Schichter you're welcome. I watched a few others while I was at it, you ask some great questions.

[@jasonpitre1249]

You could write a "Hit Song" or you could just write a bunch of awesome tunes that will stand the test of time...Thank you Big Wreck.

[@lcl7wrkr]

Decent singer, this dude...

[@michaelreis8266]

I got here through following Pete Thorn (who just seems like the most down to earth Guitar guy) at the Suhr factory party. I had never heard of Ian Thornely, however, hearing "That Song" was so immediately familiar and huge at that. I really enjoyed this interview, and I mean both of these guys. Australians have an innate sense what is genuine, and there is no Bullshit in these guys, just talent and candid appreciation of talent and craft. Respect!

[@brandonwatsonmedia]

So crazy, I discovered Ian Thornley the EXACT same way. Michael, you just saved me the time of typing word for word what you already stated in your comment.

[@riblets1968]

The more I learn of Myles Kennedy the more I respect the man.

[@mefjoris]

great interview!

[@juliaspencer7763]

I so dig Ian in every way. His answer-"Melody". Well gosh golly gee. Same here ☺ ️Ian's musical talents and real ness are a true gift to all. I more than enjoy the paralyzing and hypotonic sounds he creates from beginning to end. I''m so tripped out that the representation of melody and lyrics found in Ian's music, matches Ian's personality. He is everything I hoped he would be. What a musician and what a cool dude

[@markbarboza1407]

And I also discovered Big Wreck from checking out Pete Thorn wow these guys are good!

[@MontyCantsin5]

Anyone know the model/make of the butterscotch Tele that can be seen hanging on the wall behind Ian?

[@omegapointil5741]

The humility is cool, honest and smart. He's describing exactly what I want to hear from him. His influences, how they find their way into his tunes. I try to spot some, caught a few. I like that he can avoid resorting to trying to be a comedian. s his stuff accessible to mass market or not? I love the stuff but might the common denominator of top shelf of popularity and money. They're so Interesting, how aren't they Aerosmith or something. They're better. I mean I like them more.

[@betbuk]

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[@mertozelmusic]

Bruce Cockburn, Jeff Martin, Ian Fletcher Thornley For me the 3 best Canadian Guitarist Singers

[@ROOKTABULA]

Think you're forgetting Colin James, Jeff Healy or Rik Emmett

[@woocifer]

Holy fuck a truthful musician! Man between you and Devin Townsend, this country just has no idea what the hell we really have. Between the two of them, I'd almost cover the entire gamut of what I enjoy in music, and they're both Canucks. Warms the maple cockles ;P

[@Quicknessband]

woocifer the maple cockles... geezus, you have me in tears

[@1mobrayo478]

Very disappointed to see so few views

[@angusrocks6464]

"Quality," indeed.

[@javiacustico]

14:03 XD

[@robcontractors6085]

Ian is so hot dam looks like Johnny depp

[@LostWithinOfficial]

It's pronounced "reprise"! Much like gif is pronounced "gif".

[@schichter]

Paul Desmond thanks Paul. That really clears it up hahaha

[@LostWithinOfficial]

Matt Schichter no problem. I'm always willing to help out where I can. By the way, seriously excellent interview. Really enjoyed it.

[@schichter]

Thanks so much! So did I, it's still one of my favs

[@ROOKTABULA]

@@LostWithinOfficial He was being sarcastic. Typing out the spelling vs the phonetics achieved exactly nothing. Lolz. Eg: 'ree-preeze'

[@pinkeye00]

someone give Ian some water .... and who uses Wicked ?? oh wait .. he's old as fuck ... :)

[@user-wl7dt1uw2e]

I wonder how many people dropped out (tuned out) after about 2 minutes of this...

[@schichter]

Why? If you didn’t care to begin with why would you click on it?

[@user-wl7dt1uw2e]

That is like saying people know the future. That's like saying people know the taste of a pie before eating it. Until you click you don't know what it's like! Ian is far from humble. How can you interview ego? Ego doesn't interview very well. Maybe on the right day Iain is reasonable but this guy is in the clouds on this one.

[@BluesDeville]

@@user-wl7dt1uw2e What in the fuck are you babbling about...?

[@user-wl7dt1uw2e]

@@BluesDeville you a token nut hugger?

[@BluesDeville]

@@user-wl7dt1uw2e Oh shit... You must be one of those edgy internet badasses.

[@juliaspencer7763]

I so dig Ian in every way. His answer-"Melody". Well gosh golly gee. Same here ☺ ️Ian's musical talents and real ness are a true gift to all. I more than enjoy the paralyzing and hypotonic sounds he creates from beginning to end. I''m so tripped out that the representation of melody and lyrics found in Ian's music, matches Ian's personality. He is everything I hoped he would be. What a musician and what a cool dude

[@juliaspencer7763]

I so dig Ian in every way. His answer-"Melody". Well gosh golly gee. Same here ☺ ️Ian's musical talents and real ness are a true gift to all. I more than enjoy the paralyzing and hypotonic sounds he creates from beginning to end. I''m so tripped out that the representation of melody and lyrics found in Ian's music, matches Ian's personality. He is everything I hoped he would be. What a musician and what a cool dude

[@juliaspencer7763]

I so dig Ian in every way. His answer-"Melody". Well gosh golly gee. Same here ☺ ️Ian's musical talents and real ness are a true gift to all. I more than enjoy the paralyzing and hypotonic sounds he creates from beginning to end. I''m so tripped out that the representation of melody and lyrics found in Ian's music, matches Ian's personality. He is everything I hoped he would be. What a musician and what a cool dude

[@juliaspencer7763]

I so dig Ian in every way. His answer-"Melody". Well gosh golly gee. Same here ☺ ️Ian's musical talents and real ness are a true gift to all. I more than enjoy the paralyzing and hypotonic sounds he creates from beginning to end. I''m so tripped out that the representation of melody and lyrics found in Ian's music, matches Ian's personality. He is everything I hoped he would be. What a musician and what a cool dude

[@juliaspencer7763]

I so dig Ian in every way. His answer-"Melody". Well gosh golly gee. Same here ☺ ️Ian's musical talents and real ness are a true gift to all. I more than enjoy the paralyzing and hypotonic sounds he creates from beginning to end. I''m so tripped out that the representation of melody and lyrics found in Ian's music, matches Ian's personality. He is everything I hoped he would be. What a musician and what a cool dude