Tom Delonge Pursuit of Tone (Full)

Tom Delonge Pursuit of Tone.
Full documentary from Ernie Ball.
I do not own this material.

[@Bobbytaylor1981]

My dad was at home about to pass away from cancer and i spent my days with him taking care of him. I was watching this with him. And it was the last thing we ever got to watch together this film is very special to me and my dad really enjoyed it too. Thank you for the film.

[@carlippo182]

Wow, that's hard. I'm sorry for your loss. Glad you and your dad got to enjoy this together. Thank you for your comment. Stay strong!

[@AnDrew-zg2ie]

Derememo’s dad touched his butt

[@AnDrew-zg2ie]

Rob Taylor Jr that’s beautiful man.

[@nursejoy6698]

Did he drop any good loot

[@bingus1924]

DereMemo waaah i want attention so I'm gonna tell people my problems too waaaaaaaah

[@nolan_sage]

Had the pleasure of meeting him a couple years ago at a book signing for the first Poet Anderson novel. He was incredibly nice to every person and chatted with everyone for about a minute each (even though the line literally went down all 5 flights of stairs and out the front doors). A woman behind me had him sign her arm so she could get it tattooed; she had self harm scars, and Tom noticed and said something along the lines of “If you ever feel like doing this again, remember me and remember that I love you.” Kind of corny, but it was sweet and speaks to the type of guy Tom is.

[@venus189]

nolan sage wow

[@ogcodvideos6546]

Bruh are are you being serious or made that up? That speaks volumes about the type of guy Tom is what a hero

[@jamesdaniels5379]

Stop cutting onions

[@pantsnjacket381]

just wow.

[@CalebHimself]

Corny in a beautiful way

[@davidrubio3865]

This movie has seriously inspired me to dedicate the rest of my life into the endless pursuit of that Ford hat

[@twobearshighfiving7660]

Funny, that was probably the only turn off for this whole documentary for me. Its a wild world, I guess.

[@lostboyfilms5940]

I love the number of likes

[@dragonyoshi1]

he went from punk hunk to trucker hat wearing hick lol.

[@Tuscani27]

I need that hat, for reasons...

[@impactsoaz4410]

Is actually says Turd

[@calebhicks6640]

This band, more specifically the opening riff of Stay Together For The Kids, is the reason why I picked up a guitar and became a musician. Hearing Tom explain the thought process behind STFTK gave me chillbumps. I’ve got so much respect for this dude and I’m so glad the boys are back together. Long live Blink 182 🖤

[@r401.productions]

I grew out of Blink, but listen to their earlier albums time to time. They were a big influence when I had my own pop/punk band in highschool. The way he explained earlier in the the video about how we can do this bnand thing too thats exactly how we felt when we listened to blink. We used the Rock Show to open our set did 3-4 of our own songs nad closed with stay together for the kids when we use to play shows. good times.

[@clintwilson6380]

This guy is way way smarter than most people think.

[@zerohourdrift]

Smart yes, crazy, also yes😂 regardless, he’s a brilliant song writer

[@jre-1337]

@Matt G ok, booster seat.

[@snoopyg6940]

I know I'm gonna sound crazy for some of you but he knows waaaay more about UFOs then he talks about....

[@butterblood]

Matt G seriously. Dude has never had more “tone” than just plugging a guitar into an amp. How the fuck is this an hour and a half long?

[@lachyn3777]

Agreed

[@Babybear69]

Ernie ball: tell us why you like our strings Tom: how blink was made? Ernie ball: No tell us why yo... Tom: now this is a story!

[@JamesDGardner]

Zombiemuss lol

[@steved8714]

So you like our strings? Tom: Well we made sounds from every other thing possible that didn't use your strings.

[@peanutbutterisfu]

It was sponsored by them, wasn’t intended to be an Ernie ball infomercial.

[@gianski3306]

That’s Ernie Ball’s “String Theory” series, this is just for Tom to talk about how he gets his tone

[@benmartin6310]

Did not talk about tone. Big old blink fan. Guitarist.

[@engageintellect]

This dude is so much more of a philosopher and student of art and music than people realize.

[@Immafuggin182]

it always annoys me when people wittle him down the just a "dude chasing aliens". He's so much more

[@stevebanning902]

lmao no he's not

[@ben2808]

Jesus Christ loves you

[@ben2808]

@@Immafuggin182Jesus Christ loves you

[@ben2808]

@@stevebanning902Jesus Christ loves you

[@callmeVHS]

I love how he said that the more different you are, the better you should feel about yourself.

[@mr.c8410]

6

[@mrpumavol7.044]

@@mr.c8410 6

[@TonyVirili]

This could very well be the best music-related documentary ever. I'm losing count of how many times I watch it.

[@lincolnlee6042]

Tony Virili I’ve watched it at least 10 times

[@gentleman1s319]

I think the best one (so far) I've watched is the 'Kurt Cobain Montage Of Heck' just for the shear production value.

[@douglasdiggins8296]

Are you serious?

[@ericdary8421]

Me too.

[@ryansegraves399]

I’ve lost count to how many times I’ve seen it

[@trey18244]

If you fell in love with blink at a young age like I did.. and then dealt with the break up which sucked so hard.. then got to witness AVA.. this shit is amazing.. to hear him explain songs and the meanings.. SHIT still gives me chills thank you for this

[@Tess1061]

I sobbed my way through the later parts of the Documentary when he started touching on BCR and transitioning into Self Titled, then into AVA. It breaks my heart. All Tom wanted to do was expand /himself/ in order to bring more to the table for Blink -- and it just kinda blew up on him, instead. Then his explanation about WDNTW, The Adventure. The reason I always loved AVA over +44 when they were first taking off, was because Mark chose to express his grief in a nasty / negative way -- whereas Tom took his pain and tried to show the world that there's still beauty and hope for a better future, no matter how bad things get at times. And going throughout highschool (I was in 9th grade when WDNTW released), and I-Empire released by 11th grade -- AVA always took me by the hand and set me back on my feet, with eyes shining bright for the future whenever I was down or experiencing hardships. AVA was what lifted me up and pieced me back together again. Tom truly is an inspiration -- and that inspiration is reflected so beautifully in all of his works.

[@ashtongrey6755]

Trey Farris you just described my whole 7 and 8th grade life for me o had two Crappy breaksups with these girls at different times but blinks music as always ever single day and night during it

[@chrisl.p4808]

Just be happy you didn't have to deal with him killing himself like us Linkin park fans 😔 I love blink and it's hard to think of Tom not being in the band but the Linkin park deal is world shattering, like losing a true friend you never met, it's crazy how you can connect with people that you never had a chance to meet.

[@crashp2774]

Just Me182 im still at a young age but bl8nk has changed my life completely

[@punkgrl325]

Agreed. I'm 27 and watching Blink transition through so many stages, from BCR, to the Self-Titled era to the split, then the whole +44/AVA hiatus, all the way to the reunion and the second split, I feel like this documentary fills in all the missing gaps and finally answers so many questions of what happened during that time. Up until now, all we really heard was Mark and Travis' side of the story so I think it's great that Tom was finally given the chance to explain himself in such a dignified and professional manner.

[@gmiles119]

This guy figured out what he wanted, went out and got it, hit the stratosphere, and never looked back. I think he's telling us all, if he can, we can.

[@noiserocker]

I respect his self awareness and how the whole "nursery rhyme" sound is intentional.

[@eatthinkblink]

I've been a lifelong blink fan and I always thought Tom was selfish and shit but after hearing his side of why he left I totally understand why he left....respect man.....respect

[@michaelbell9945]

eatthinkblink same

[@Barbievel]

eatthinkblink I wish more people would watch this to understand, I've spent years sticking up for him on blink threads but people are such cunts. Nice to hear someone come around finally

[@griffinpaulbutler7614]

eatthinkblink so true. I love Tom and I support him with ava and everything else he has done and will do.

[@182Stanny]

I feel like there is way more to both break up stories then Tom is saying. I'd say both sides are at fault. The way Tom left both times by email or phone whatever was childish and the fact that he rejoined when his heart wasn't 100% in it except when money was coming is a shame

[@182Stanny]

Your 100% wrong but your allowed your opinion

[@felixshengyang]

The Adventure is such an epic song

[@lincolnlee6042]

felixshengyang agreed

[@logman2315]

Big yes

[@ashcosmo3854]

When I learned it on guitar it was a milestone for me musically. It was the reason I picked up the guitar and after I finished the song start to finish it was such a satisfying feeling.

[@Not_Sure_81]

He's an epic dude. And pretty rad in person

[@kris-wj3wj]

It really did give me a spark to try new things as a teenager.

[@euphegenia]

23:50 “and to this day it’s [dumpweed] probably the best opener we’ve ever had”. No question. It’s such a great opener.

[@JManners10]

They've always had bangers for openers, they certainly know how to arrange their albums! I think anthem part 2 just tips it for me personally!

[@euphegenia]

@@JManners10 love anthem part 2

[@TheBlackMambaa248]

It’s sets the scene for that album in such a specific and perfect way. Arguably the most playable album all the way throughout.

[@simplebutnotsolongname6642]

Carousel and Pathetic for me would Contend that position.

[@simplebutnotsolongname6642]

@@TheBlackMambaa248 Could Say the Same for all their Openers too.

[@popfiasco]

Tom seems like such a nice guy, just don't let him paint your guitar.

[@tyde4610]

idk i think the blue one is cool

[@djwhitesox]

I always loved Tom’s voice.

[@lightsandlights6983]

Sames. It's beautiful in its own way.

[@brianchapman8757]

You can definitely see how he's grown from being a punk kid, and doesn't have the same angsty energy he did when he was in blink. I respect his career choices and can't hold anything against him.

[@punkgrl325]

Honestly way better than seeing Mark acting angst-filled for the sake of keeping Blink going, when you can clearly feel it's not really there anymore.

[@mattmcsherry761]

Angels & Airwaves is incredible. Light years away from Blink-182.

[@colinclayton8042]

This truly opened my eyes and made me realize how underrated Tom is as a musician.

[@vatti4602]

I don’t think he is underrated, in the punk rock scene is probably the best musician and the most idolized musician

[@jackiemehoff8239]

He’s never been underrated 😂 he’s been a huge icon since the 90s

[@_hohm_4670]

I had no idea how healing this would be to watch. This was like therapy in a lot of ways for me. Blink change my life forever and is the reason why music is my life. I felt like it made sense of the divorce that broke up my family. I use to work at Goodonya right next to To The Stars shop in Encinitas and one day saw Tom walk up. I wish I said hi and shared how much he has impacted my life but i told myself for years never to be the star struck kid with people. And normally i stick with that, but this time i regret not saying something to him. Thank you Tom for being you and changing so many lives...

[@johanlindblom1]

25 years since buddha was released by blink 182 this year (2018).... i feel... old man Hahahaha Learned to play drums in the 90’s, today i’m teaching My daughter to play drums while I Strum the electric guitar to these Classics..... life you know... quite amazing ...

[@nsrlegaltech]

Johan Lindblom ...ditto...time marches on. Such a great doco. Kids just play an instrument too that you like and go for it.

[@stanknugget]

STFU. No one gives a shit.

[@trey3384]

@@stanknugget looks like someone dropped you on your head as a child you biachhhhhh

[@alexmacklin6100]

I don't know if I've ever heard someone speak that knows more about themselves than him. Very inspirational.

[@mototigress]

Tom is so crazy underrated. I’m a classical musician and would love to get in the same room as him and trade musical thoughts. He’s definitely misunderstood!

[@theogofguitar]

Great take, he’s not a technical musician with as many notes and phrases or concepts you could do. He keeps it simple and that simplicity does give great material. Many musicians that are heavy into the complexities may disdain the artist who are simplistic but Tom makes the simplicity into a song writing structure that the most technical player might totally skip over. He’s no EVH or Dimebag or Hendrix but he made his own sound and it’s beyond the guitar and that melody is something to be appreciated, and any musician aspiring to be great doesn’t want to be like X guy, they want to be their own and indeed he has

[@Meltedbutta7]

This made me have a lot more respect for Tom. He's a really honest, genuinely awesome person, and an incredibly talented smart musician, artist, and human being! I love his optimism, we need more people like him.

[@alexrios3528]

"It just looks fucking cool, looking cool is like 90% of all music. It might even be93%" - Tom (35:10)

[@punkgrl325]

"I like space." - Tom (46:10)

[@Mr.Xarxes]

Lauren M "Im just doing alot of wierd shit" -Tom(56:11).

[@morganix007]

Skyward Bound I guess he doesn't masturbate anymore

[@jeffhp93]

36:33 bad ass riff ... I say so.

[@nuke97]

Alex Rios video killed the radio star.

[@bakerXderek]

I found his signature guitar in a pawn shop today and look up his name and find this, end up loving the dude and now wanna go back and buy his guitar.

[@tylermontoya408]

bakerXderek Cheaah! What Pawn shop? In San Bernardino? That's so weird how the universe connects things, I was just watching your most recent video then started watching this documentary and of course I discover that you commented on it.. Truly amazing

[@shanezahra1781]

bakerXderek well dreams come true in blue Hawaii buddy the heaven's must be watching over you glad you got his guitar

[@markvmmm]

Tyler Montoya Glitch in the Matrix

[@devlinheebner]

Was it the gibson model or epiphone

[@kyleyorkmedia]

Which guitar? The Fender or Gibson? What did you pay for it? I too am looking to buy his signature guitars

[@bartssj2]

23:24 damn son he really KILLED it with the tone and palm mutting. You can say that Tom is not a shredder, virtuosso and shit but he really knows how to sound cool and original.

[@spooky653]

“There was a really cute girl that lived right here... She wouldn’t talk to me”

[@karifoust07]

Bet she regrets it now.

[@muckmones]

this is an absolutely amazing documentary about an extraordinary 41 year old who still calls himself a kid

[@saureeeegogo]

I just love the ending. It proves how Tom's interests have been growing more diverse but he's still the same kid what so many of us were growing up with back in the days.

[@okkarag165]

we all are still being kid but we just not dare to show who we really are in this modern day

[@shawnthompson2303]

Tom kicks ass.

[@samig9032]

Great lesson for musicians at 25:00. Empowering Travis to be part of the creative process alongside he and Mark took the band to the next level musically.

[@coolguy1127]

For a crazy SOB, Tom sure makes so much sense and he’s still so passionate about songs from 20 years ago. Maybe Toms just a genius after all.

[@AspiringSpaceWizard]

He not crazy now.

[@duganred]

Every record that Tom, Mark, & Travis have done together is pure gold. It’s hard to even rank them bc theyre all so good. Cannot wait to hear their new album!

[@TheBlackMambaa248]

I’ll rank them for you Enema Self Titled Dude Ranch Neighborhoods TOYPAJ Cheshire Cat

[@duganred]

@@TheBlackMambaa248 Tom, Mark, & Travis only did 4 records together. Those are the ones I was speaking of

[@AlexFarleyMusic]

​@@TheBlackMambaa248You put TOYPAJ lower than Neighborhoods and Dude Ranch? It's as linear of a follow up to EOTS as it could get. How you don't see them as near equivalents, is baffling to me.

[@AppleMouth]

In case you haven’t got a chance to yet, the new album is dope af.

[@duganred]

@@AppleMouth I agree

[@soiboi5032]

My mom went to high school with this guy at Poway. I feel so honored

[@fabeslovesyhwh]

Tyler Paris for reall?

[@tonyl0ng]

Was your Mom the girl who lived in that house?

[@spartan876]

Was your mom his best friend’s sister

[@ayusha149]

@@spartan876 i-is, tom your father?

[@scoot1713]

my dad also did, it's like a cool little connection w Tom haha

[@jmcnv4]

Tom is the shit. I love this dude so much. I find myself watching this over and over again.

[@lightsandlights6983]

Sames. I've watched it a dozen times now.

[@punkgrl325]

Same!

[@TheFoldMusic]

"Most of the songs, some of them were about poop and butts and stuff..."

[@CS-ud3hk]

Yoooooo the Fold, Fancy seeing you guys here haha. Is there gonna be a new album soon? also I am loving the Ninjago stuff

[@TheFoldMusic]

@@CS-ud3hk you know it my friend! First single out now, called “YOUNG & FREE”!

[@CS-ud3hk]

@@TheFoldMusic Yessssss thanks so much for replying. I love punk rock so much haha

[@bappo1447]

I’m late but time stamp?

[@blinkericairwave1822]

Oh my gosh I never thought of seeing The Fold around some other musicians like Tom Delonge

[@jaygremillion]

I still get chills at the opening of "Dammit." Iconic song from my high school years of the late 90's

[@commentmaster2597]

Loser. Get a real memory.

[@ba11ard]

It's really cool hearing Tom's side to everything. I like finally understanding all the stuff that went on behind the scenes. I've always been a fan of his, but this has definitely given me a ton more respect for him.

[@05LesPaul]

The story of how "Dammit" was born gave me chills (19:00).

[@xjie-kh5ns]

same, it's a riff that changed my life.

[@AirborneAnt]

Me too

[@XxTheShootingStarxX]

I'm unsubscribing. Why tf are you here then?

[@brodie9880]

TheShootingStar lmao that’s probably the shit that this guy does

[@nickgames7120]

@@XxTheShootingStarxX ?

[@leokimvideo]

When Tom gets into the pedal's its very much like The Edge from U2. I just wish Tom would bet back with Bink. That would make everyone day

[@LotharOfTheHillPeople]

I love the stuff they made, but he’s fucking nuts. And Matt Skiba is doing a good job holding it together.

[@gothicdisaster01]

Yes

[@leokimvideo]

@Christian Espinoza No law against making a comment on a video you enjoy, remember I'm also a viewer not just a producer

[@PrincessDesert]

EVERYBODY wants Tom to go back to blink...except for Mark

[@vernalgrenier3369]

“There was a really cute girl that lived right here... She wouldn’t talk to me”

[@nathanbhh-9728]

I wish Punk Rock skaters were still a thing

[@zaina8986]

i’m right hereeeee

[@riotsel9403]

I dress like it, but I can't ride skateboards. I face planted onto a car one time so I gave up

[@justinTime077]

Me too, but I’m planning to bring it back as a 31 to 32 year old man You can always dress the part and play Tony Hawks pro sk8r. They’re bringing it back.

[@ahsoara]

We are

[@griffentinney7621]

MGK, Travis Barker, Yungblud, and Jxdn are bringing them back they are bringing back the whole generation

[@Mr.Xarxes]

Boy, do i wish this was delonger

[@jtmiller9358]

one departed underrated comment

[@Videolegacy2005]

One like just isn't enough for that so just pretend this second one counts 👍

[@ethanthebigmuscleman]

I’m gonna Ignore the stupid pun but I acc agree, I wish he talked about obvious and what’s my age again

[@ChanceStearns]

It's kinda pathetic to wish you were someone else. lol Just go make YOUR life better and stop worrying about someone else's

[@ethanthebigmuscleman]

ChanceStearns what u on about?😂

[@TreyMeans3]

Dump weed was such an important song. Blink has started coming into the spotlight with Dude Ranch, but then they lost Scott and there was some uncertainty as to whether they would be able to build on the momentum of “Dammit” and “Josie” or if they would become just another punk band with a catchy song who fades into the ether. When Enema was finally released, Blink were newly minted adults and nobody knew what they might sound like with such a personal and professional transition. “Dump weed” was the opening track on Enema, and it blew the doors off the listener with the frenetic pace and the “holy hell” catchiness of the music and lyrics. It proved that not only was Blink here to stay, they were to ascend to even higher status over the next few albums. Such a great song.

[@placeholder402]

Trey Warnock couldn’t have said it better

[@stephensporman8206]

The main riff from dumpweed is so sick but the song really slams because of Travis. The drumming elevated all the songs onto a whole other stratosphere. Travis is just as equal to Mark and Tom. All three together made the catchiest shit ever.

[@solocupsux]

Buddha, Cheshire cat, aaand dude ranch were all great albums but let's be honest, come enema of the state travis was one of the best things to happen to the band

[@SaltyNolan]

I've been listening since the very beginning. I have to agree. That punch that Travis brought is something that cannot be denied. He transformed the band beyond belief. I've seen Travis play live with 4 other bands, a total of 10 times now. Travis is the purest definition of a drummer, to me. Best live drummer i've ever seen. The energy and style that he brought to my favorite band(blink) is unbelievable. I'm so glad he's never been afraid to branch off and keep sharing his amazing talents with other bands as a fill in drummer.

[@josevillarreal9920]

Blink came from an era where people bought CD's so there was all kinds of $ to spread around, that's gone now.

[@ethank5681]

I was 10 when I heard blink Now I’m 39 and seeing them feels like lost long friends

[@the_norty_rider]

Hang on, blink weren't even around 29 years ago???

[@geovaniraffaelli4508]

That's nothing I heard blink when I was 8 and I'm 54 now

[@ethank5681]

Nanika wow I can’t believe it’s 12 years since I posted this comment, hello 2029

[@denachtconducteur7070]

...

[@HARTYNMUGHES]

Nanika I heard them when I was 6 and now my grandson is 43

[@PlanetCalvin]

18:59, 22:50, 26:10 seeing the genesis of these early blink songs is amazing. This music is so tied to my youth, seeing it explained like this is like peering into my own source code.

[@nick85able]

Tom was my idol growing up through middle and high school he is who got me started playing guitar and got me through a lot of shit with there music...I’m 32 years old now and have much respect for the path you have taken don’t let negativity find its way in

[@MartyMcFly88]

bro you and I are exactly the same, I'm 33 years old and my idol was Dexter Holland from the Offspring. If it werent for that band I wouldnt have been introduced to other bands such as Blink 182, who became my second favorite band.... have you ever seen this little video on Dexter? Quite mind blowing actually. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n568gmWHltWbrcU

[@Kalonofficial]

I've had my guitar for 7 months now, and having just found blink a couple weeks ago, I'm so happy I got a guitar for this. I am also in HS with hopes of becoming an musician. His lyrics speak to me in a way that feels great to hear while I try to pass my classes but when I try to play it I get stuck. I know it's a simple thing but I want to create something like it but not be too similar. I forgot where I was going with this so I'll tap out now.

[@CammyArrSxS]

Him going through his neighborhood talking about his memories. Fantastic!

[@josefin7029]

I had a best friend in high school and his name was Simon. We always listened to Blink 182 and played music toghether. It was Blink who brought us together. Two tattoed misfits who loved punk rock, skateboarding and had this "fuck off" attitude. Simon loved everything about Tom and so did I. We even got these matching piercings just like the one Tom had. Simon were fighting against his monster inside of his head every single day for many years. When he was 19 years old he hang himself in his garage. One week earlier he walked over to me in school and sad "thanks for being my friend. Thank for everything. See you later". It broked my heart that he was gone but at the same it made me realise that I had to continue to fight my own deamons. I just had to. Now, ten years has passed since Simon were defeted against his mental illness, Im watching this video and it all just got to me. Fuck I miss him. Tanks to Tom, Travis and Mark. Your old songs saved my life. Love you guys. (sorry for my bad language. Im from Sweden)

[@pantsnjacket381]

your english is very good.

[@josefin7029]

@@pantsnjacket381 Thank you! Have a good day 🙏🏻

[@jamesdaniels5379]

You are not a misfit, you are you perfectly! Take care of yourself ♥️

[@josefin7029]

@@jamesdaniels5379 Thank you so much for your comment. Same to you 🙏🏻❤️

[@lostboyfilms5940]

Josefin Ogarp that’s deep I feel you I have had connections with others like this Remember there is always one person u can talk to Jesus Christ Not making a joke here Jesus is always there for u and will always be by your side

[@reecej6155]

“I don’t know if you will ever know what its like to love someone so much more than they’ll ever love you” took one of the most impactful sentences and made it into a beautiful song.

[@Tess1061]

This whole documentary is playing heavily on my emotions. You never realize just how attached you are to Mark / Tom / Blink until you watch them reminisce or talk about the past with such passion and heart like Tom does throughout this. I kept getting teary eyed whenever he talked about discovering himself and Blink-182 discovering itself. Defining who and what they were. ;^; 50:26 when Tom starts talking about the development of lyric writing for The Adventure #RightInTheFeels

[@scottycarson]

Tess1061 right in the feels indeed!

[@Jack-ex1uo]

No love for travis 😭

[@jastonchron7475]

the difference between a guitar player and a guitar writer.... Writers always win.

[@douglasdiggins8296]

What the fuck are you talking about?

[@Sush9546]

true words. simpletons doesnt get it

[@douglasdiggins8296]

@@Sush9546 simpletons doesn't get it. The irony.

[@Kado_Tornado]

What’s a guitar writer haha

[@charlesm5752]

Lol You mean a songwriter?

[@Disturber93]

I swear every riff he plays goes and comes from the heart ! He is never the best guitar player. But the best in writing riffs you can feel and had a meaning. He influenced me so heavy in my music. Such a genius

[@dethmetal1396]

Damn Tom was actually a pretty good skateboarder!

[@j.r.wilson4643]

I know right!

[@Maodjrodnd]

j3 80 damn bro tell us how good you are

[@bigpantswastepreciousfabri8104]

@j3 80 for the time period, he was really good. You have to remember that it was the late 80s/early 90s.

[@Atticus__182]

i´m a little bit late to this but is so beautiful to see my childhood hero have found himself. I still listen to the old blink records every day but i, to this day, felt that he hadnt found his inner peace. I dont know how i came to this video but i´m so glad i did. It makes me happy and satisfied seeing other people that i in my own way care about, becoming happy. "Well i guess this i growing up" Much love from Germany.

[@cassymichele3604]

i absolutely agree with everything you shared!

[@williamgibson5191]

God i love this guy. Most interesting man on the planet. So glad hes back and they can live this legacy. Legends

[@thenowereman1711]

What a great documentary. I appreciate what you’ve done for Music Tom

[@bradywright1742]

I wish this were longer

[@333li]

Brady Wright thats what she said

[@trey18244]

Don't we all.. I think we could watch this shit for hours

[@davidjones9349]

I wish it was Delonger

[@seinfeld4077]

David Jones epic!

[@user-vc5rp7nf8f]

That's what my girlfriend says to me

[@foskco87]

Boxcar racer was by far my favourite Blink side project. Id actually put it up there with some of the best Blink records

[@ianmartin6643]

Nah you're insane

[@paradigmshiftz7]

@@ianmartin6643 have you heard Box Car Racer?

[@lettertome9589]

yes i agree

[@XXMikeHarperXX]

Facts!

[@MartyMcFly88]

Boxcar was amazing. So sad they only did one album... oh well, Dave and Tom went on to form Angels and Airwaves, and they are incredible

[@brianthecryinlion]

Tom's intelligence is seriously underestimated. And this is seriously inspiring! Thanks Tom + Documentary filmmaking crew. This is a treasure!

[@Adam-qm6fx]

Bravo Tom - what a candid, honest and ultimately human look at a dude with so many passions. More people need to see this film to hopefully inspire themselves to evolve.

[@patcampbell4338]

The first concert I went to was the Mark,Tom, and Travis show. It changed my life in so many ways. Started off with changing my entire wardrobe to Hurley (wanted to be as cool as Tom). Bought a bright blue fender bass guitar which I have hanging on my wall today. I’m now 29 years old and still listen to the classics and AVA songs that touch my heart. You guys changed my life for the best. Hope you catch this comment Tom. Pat

[@Zohan369]

I've always thought Tom was the most inspiring band member when I was going through my Blink and Box Car years....this drives it home for me. His voice, talent, aspirations, music diversity and dynamics are a blessing to music.

[@jefferyk5203]

I’ll always love blink. Born in 93, this band changed my life...but now at age 27, I’ve realized it’s Tom who I’ve loved this whole time...

[@CookieThug]

we the same fr

[@Benjamin-yw9sy]

A real and great artist. Never stop being Tom DeLonge, Tom DeLonge. Punk's not dead!

[@dimepoolthebestfaceit9264]

I am a really big metal head, I play guitar and drums play every thing but Tom is the reason I picked up the guitar and never let go

[@SuperJakeSteak]

The Absent Mind he is good, but no where near on the same level as Billie Joe

[@denisuntoro]

i like bilie but his like recycle punk song every album

[@Toastandbananas130]

Same here man! Blink was the reason I started playing.

[@tom1957]

Deni Suntoro yessss finally someone understands. Tom tries to make new things and change it up and it shows on his albums from Cheshire Cat to neighborhoods and how amazing his music has changed and evolved. Green Day is still pop punk and I can’t enjoy their new albums at all.

[@mikenihan9260]

Same here man. Not the metal part so much but when Dude Ranch hit and I heard Pathetic for the first time I wanted to be Tom so bad.

[@ThRashMydisAsTeR]

Damn my dude grew up now he looks like he could be his own dad

[@flex_piper]

He's 43 now 😳 Still cool as fuck but so strange to see, I was convinced he'd never change haha.

[@romangold9076]

I guess this is growing up

[@chris16durban]

You know what they say, like father like son!

[@crashbanooca]

Chris Lake you said it best brother

[@shawnthompson2303]

Too real hahahahaha 😝🤣

[@benjammin8240]

This is one of my most favorite mini-docs ever made. So inspirational. I come back atleast once a year, usually when the summer is coming on and watch it 😎

[@stevenladnyk4526]

I’ve seen this a few times. It’s truly great. I love being able to a man who I’ve followed for 23 years tell the story of one of my favorite bands and the story of how he became who he is. I wish there was a blink doc just like this.

[@maztuckwell]

Tom has always had a good vibe about him

[@Jasons_Arcade_PLUS]

The brilliance of Tom is illuminated. Happy to know that he found himself and is doing what makes him truly content.

[@mikewalker3521]

I've watched this numerous amounts of times now and every time it just gets better

[@TheSouthernAlbertaRedneck]

Tom is my FAVORITE artist of all time. The talent and wisdom that shines from him is incredible.

[@aronmay3891]

To anyone saying Tom has changed, watch this in 1.5x speed

[@Shadowheartmk]

Confirmed , this works

[@JusTanFreN]

welp. doesnt change the fact that he changed.

[@ajbrown5247]

Aron May hahahaha

[@nickgg]

Thanks. Actually works.

[@ethanthebigmuscleman]

He is still cool

[@mikesantucci3559]

Easily the best musical documentary ever. Really sheds light on Tom's side of the story. What would have been awesome is if they did the same type of documentary with mark and travis, showed where they came from and how they viewed song writing, side projects, ect. But i do understand it was more intended to be Tom's thing. Truly intelligent and driven guy. I do wish he'd return to music at some point, which he has been hinting at lately once he's finished with his current project. Love and respect Tom and his music, gets me through rough times.

[@mattjoe182]

Mike Santucci Travis is doing a documentary featuring mark and tom

[@douglasdiggins8296]

Are you joking or...?

[@brodylambert3605]

Ya this is definitely top three but I think the urethra chronicles part two was better bc it captured the prime time of blink 182 and more of the friendships with in the bamd

[@simonshotter8960]

You should watch Supersonic

[@MartyMcFly88]

did you ever see this video? kzbin.info/www/bejne/n568gmWHltWbrcU

[@ivywoodxrecords]

this dude is an honest man to his core. I would bet my life on it. You can see it in his face and in the songs he writes

[@JanoyCresva]

Well think about it, travis and mark wanted to keep playing the same 15 songs at every festival for CRAZY money and Tom was like "nah i'll pass" so he could do something different. He couldve cashed out making a super easy paycheck and instead went and dumped a bunch of money into several side projects that werent super profitable. He did it just because he wanted to grow artistically. Thats pretty honorable dude right there.

[@spfadden082711]

Absolutely great. I’m so glad I watched. We have so much in common. Following you and blink as I grew up and you did too. Skating music aliens totally my thing. Thanks for making this.

[@TheAcenightcreeper]

Being two years younger than mark, this is the soundtrack of my life, went to every show I could, saw the reunion show in 2009 in Tinley park. This whole doc is a trip down memory lane, hits me right in the gut.

[@KizzaHigh_OCTANE_HSV]

I don't think many blink fans realize just how complex a person Tom really is. They're always going on about how he "left us" and ditched blink to go do his own thing, and I can relate, I thought the same way when I first heard they broke up. But when you take the time to try and find out why he left, why he's doing his own thing, it suddenly starts to make sense. I'm not putting blame on one person in particular, but Mark getting jealous at the whole BCR thing really put the band in an awkward spot. I remember watching them play live in Japan and Tom was having fun making jokes with the crowd like he always did. I don't know why but Mark snapped at him to quit it, something completely out of character, and Tom didn't know how to react. I'll never forget the look on Tom's face, he was stunned. And I realized at that moment just how serious this situation was. I think people who hate on Tom need to open their mind and see the reasons behind his leave from the band. In regards to people not liking California, I can understand. I'm not a big fan of the album. San Deigo is pretty good, but other than that it doesn't have much substance. I think Mark and Travis tried to emulate a sound from EOTS or TOYPAJ, and I can see why. But the problem is that it didn't succeed in doing so partly because of Tom's absence, partly because Mark didn't allow Matt to have much input in the album, Matt is clearly a more talented musician that the album shows, and partly due to their new producer. +44 shows the type of music that Mark and Travis can write, but I don't think it came through enough in California as I think it should have. In order for blink to progress forward as a band, they need to stop looking in the past trying to emulate their old sound and create a new sound, maybe not as progressive as AVA, but definitely not like their old music, because it isn't going to be the same without Tom. I think they need to push and make a new sound that they can call their own, similar to how Tom did with BCR, and hopefully their new album they're working on can do that, although I have my doubts. If you've taken the time to read this I thank you, I just needed to vent some frustration. Hopefully, people will realize that Tom isn't going to come back to blink, Matt is a great artist, but he's not going to bring blink to the same heights they used to be at, Neighbourhoods and California are good albums in their own respective ways, and blink need to do something different with their sound due to Matt and Mark having similar voices. Maybe less nana's and woah's and more duet type performances like Pathetic.

[@Hey-Its-Dingo]

California's Deluxe edition bonus CD really should have been released as Blink's second album with Matt instead of just a bonus disk, it is SO much better than California on its own. It felt like they were a more cohesive unit, and it was a lot more experimental. (Nowhere near as high as AvA or +44, but a step in the right direction.)

[@ritxman]

Well said

[@ritxman]

I loved Dogs Eating Dogs ep and the direction it was going

[@hellobiafra]

i read it, bro you right!! i love blink , and you are right about blink need new sound, ACTUALLY I LOVE THE SOUND OF ST 2003 , for me thats the sound blink need to take and try to emulate it and do it still better

[@stanknugget]

STFU

[@What-ks9co]

Thanks you for uploading, I've been wanting to see this for ages. 👍

[@universalexplorer5957]

As a kid I absolutely loved blink, my older brother was really into them and I idolized everything that zack liked. Then I became my own fan as I grew. Then when I was 13, the first AvA album came out and I fell in love with that album in a whole different way than I had ever done before. It hit deeper. Unfortunately, i was locked up at 14 and released at 17 and at that point i had become a fan of mainstream rap and stayed that way for a while. I spent the last 5 years in an adult prison, was released in april and now I'm watching all of these documentaries with tom and intricate films that he has created. And I feel just as in love as I did at 13. I think coming back to hearing and seeing him verbalize and express his thoughts is something that is going to help me realize that there's more to life than fucking shit up, and there is a beautiful side of it than I thought.

[@shanephillips144]

Hope everything is working out well with you

[@universalexplorer5957]

@@shanephillips144 I appreciate this! I recently hit 18 months clean, am getting off parole soon and just became a manager at my job! I did just get broken up with 2 days ago, but I’m going to be okay.

[@shanephillips144]

When you are at the top sometimes you need a big downhill slope to get enough momentum to go to the next mountain. Keep it up! You got this

[@universalexplorer5957]

@@shanephillips144 absolutely you are right. thank you so much! I needed this today!

[@adityavajandar5433]

Wholesome

[@xXShakenXx]

This was truly amazing, I can't help but sit back and admire Tom's journey and the person he's molded himself into. I think everyone should take a lesson from Tom's outlook on life, humanity and individualism. Becoming your own person and the journey to finding out who you are through constantly challenging yourself is very insightful and inspirational. You can really see Tom's multifaceted interests and how they've helped him grow as a human being. Much Love.

[@nickgornall8929]

Still an unbelievable watch. Tom is a genius that isn’t appreciated enough.

[@paulbeltran7132]

Great video ! This band was my youth and teen years. Soundtrack of my young years. Thank you

[@robertculpjr2125]

tom is such a legend. he will go down as one of the greatest in the late 90’s-mid 00’s to ever live! he pioneered one of the greatest pop punk bands to ever live! lmk if im wrong, ill wait

[@NineEleven1]

I'm so glad I still got to see the original blink play in 2014 in Belgium. Sure it was that period where tom wasn't 100% with his singing and guitar playing but still it was awesome. When I look back at the concerts form 2000 and listin to the mark tom and travis show I wish I was there that time. It's so awesome and it just makes me sad that that time will never come back. And then I get nostalic about my childhood and youth. Inside i'm still that teenager in love with the punk rock and the sex jokes. though i'm gonna be 27 in a month. It's hard to pick a favorite band but there's just one band where I almost literalyy know all their songs and it's blink. I owe these guys a part of my life and my intrest is rock music, guitar playing etc. Had to share my story guys :) I'm only 7 minutes in the documentary but shit the feels..

[@carlippo182]

Amen brother.

[@cristianstefanom.s.4660]

F*cking TOTTALLY AGREE

[@emmanueljensen604]

NineEleven1 don’t wanna be a smart ass but Scott.....

[@JakeHarper587]

The real Blink was with scott back then

[@johanlindblom1]

NineEleven1 I hear you bro, I was born in the 80’s and saw blink 182 live back in the year 2000 In a small venue with like 800 people... soo craazy, Travis was Blonde and had like only 50 tattoos :P... Started the show with dumpweed and I got the chance to High five the dudes from First row (tom and mark) because they were just so punk rock back then... This was some months prior to their big 2000 vma ending show with all the small things which kicked off their career in My opinion :) Have a good one!

[@joeblankenship377]

The pursuit of a neck pickup.....

[@nicholas_james]

haha

[@davedays]

lolol

[@Swukelz]

Ugh, you jazz nerds. We all know the bridge gets all the chicks 😎 (joke)

[@clicheguevara9917]

fun fact: he uses a neck invader in Bridge Position for his strats. only the 2 les pauls were Bridge invader

[@GrungeIsN0tDead]

Cliché Guevara welp he still used it as a bridge pickup, I want him to use a pickup on neck position haha

[@chipreuter9478]

This was so incredibly good and insightful! Always loved Blink, but have an entirely new appreciation for Tom and his work as an artist. Truly felt inspired and wish like hell I could work with his company to produce my stuff. Really loved seeing this...

[@vitalikklishin9435]

watching this 3rd or 4th time I realized how great Tom transfers his feelings into words. yes, he's a great songwriter, but the way he describes what he wanted and how he wanted his music to sound, plays a crucial role in making this real. mad respect to the man!

[@TonyMichaels166]

That’s called being articulate

[@bill649]

These songs defined me as a kid. Watching the artist show the Evolution of how they came to be gives you goosebumps. Regardless if they are just a “collection of riff’s”

[@johnaldbrillten8930]

I love this documentary so much, I've watched at least 10 times now

[@noumankhan6228]

Such an interesting dude, so glad I found this doc on KZbin.

[@RantKid]

I definitely have a ton of respect for him after this. Very honest and candid.

[@geofergal4657]

I still remember buying the 1st AVA CD. I was blown away by the music. AVA is a kick-ass BAND!!!

[@lightsandlights6983]

They're incredible. Tom is a massive inspiration for me. You should come check out our stuff!

[@parkerproductions4546]

First time I listened to We Don't Need To Whisper back in 2009 was mind blowing - one of my favourite albums!

[@jamesdaniels5379]

I'll never forget hearing the adventure for the first time. Gave me goosebumps.

[@ChicagoHOG27]

The more I learn about Tom, the more I like this guy. He has many layers, and does not rely on his time as a rocker with Blink as a social crutch. I have to give him respect for not getting trapped in the hollow bull$#it that comes with fame. He is liberated! This is what true success looks like.

[@JackHeslewood]

Hey Tom, this is relatable in so many ways! I’m a drummer and listened to you guys A LOT (and still do!) growing up through my late teens when I found out about Blink - now 28. I’m also fascinated in space and I ended up becoming an aerospace engineer but I still have an unlimited passion for music. I have so much passion that I struggle to contain it sometimes! I’ve been inspired by your music and this is the first time I’ve seen a glimpse into who you are in this level of detail and it’s awesome. ✊🏼

[@JarSac1]

I’m so glad I finally watched this. Very inspiring.

[@sevenfold089]

He is so much more thoughtful, down to earth and intelligent than I had given him credit for. And this is coming from a long time fan. So glad he did this documentary

[@HouseDaddyHouse]

Everything and anything Tom touches in anyway, turns to gold.

[@jonahkolosso1772]

Here because Tom’s back! Missed him! 🤘

[@brandonbladen4691]

So stoked to see him play his strat again. Takes me way back. Such a perfect punk rock guitar.

[@brendenbenson8882]

Tom inspired me on always believing in ourselves even though we're all not that good, not too excellent in school but capable on doing something interesting, like music and art. Its about self-appreciation, not about try to impressed other people.