Blur: New Album 'The Ballad of Darren', Wembley & Reuniting | Apple Music
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11 ай бұрынThe Crown Pub in Soho, London is a musical landmark that usually flies under the radar. Many don’t know that the same pub Mozart where gave a recital at just 9 years old is also where Blur became a band.
Damon Albarn, Graham Coxon, Alex James, and Dave Rowntree meet up with Matt Wilkinson at The Crown to discuss their reunion for the new LP ’The Ballad of Darren’, and their recent sold-out shows at Wembley.
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@12Saintsrow 11 ай бұрын
Damon Albarn has to be one of the hardest working musicians right now
@valdotc8559 11 ай бұрын
It doesnt mean best quality. Even though blur is my favorite band, I must admit Damon has been releasing a lot of weak music lately (actually, since humanz Id say).
@soood3os 11 ай бұрын
@@valdotc8559he's done an opera!
@12Saintsrow 11 ай бұрын
@@valdotc8559 Song Machine was weak to you?
@thewillk7967 11 ай бұрын
@@12Saintsrowikr! Song Machine and The Ballad of Darren are some of my favourite records to date, ever
@Zzzinnia_ 11 ай бұрын
@@valdotc8559I agree with you
@alimay2221 11 ай бұрын
What an absolutely lovely bunch of people, so modest, so open, and so grounded. Damon gracefully embracing sadness as a natural part of the process of becoming 55 was touching.
@urmumsbaps 11 ай бұрын
Except the drummer, who was, and still is, an obnoxious piece of dirt
@jastrology4192 11 ай бұрын
Why is this not at least an hour?? Dudes just made the best album of the year
@marc1128 11 ай бұрын
What a brilliant interview, could have watched 2 hours of that
@ElleElle7830 11 ай бұрын
I'd love to see an extended version of this interview. They seem so comfortable with Matt, and that made for a wonderfully genuine conversation.
@cloudzundersky 11 ай бұрын
Alex James is such a good interview. Weirdly the spokesperson for the band since Damon and Graham literally communicate through music
@if3054 11 ай бұрын
They really have that look in their eyes of pure love for each other, I don't think I've ever seen that in them before.
@charlotte.murphy 11 ай бұрын
I love how humble and genuine they all are. It just shows that they’re mainly here for the music and brining joy to the people. Sadly that doesn’t apply to many musicians these days
@rafrick 11 ай бұрын
Wasn't the case when Dave was interviewed by nardwuar. At least he's mellowed in old age.
@billyray7743 11 ай бұрын
Spot on my dear,well said😊
@CalumetColorado 11 ай бұрын
Man, i love howmthey havent changed a bit! Theyre literally just older versions of their peak Blur personas. Even the haircuts! What an era it really was. The greatest.
@williamcarroll6774 11 ай бұрын
I was there that Sunday at Wembley. I think anyone that was knows what it means. So special
@WikiNicoBrz 11 ай бұрын
I had never seen Blur so comfortable with an interviewer. Being back at their old pub probabky helped! Nice job!
@dn9597 11 ай бұрын
Great interview! I love that the interviewer is very respectful and let the guys talk instead of interrupting them when they are talking. Blur is one of my favorite bands ever! I'm happy that they reunited. Love from America
@paulya1269 10 ай бұрын
Here’s an example of the difference between an enduring band, whose members respect one another, and Oasis.
@AlexParadiseMusic 11 ай бұрын
Love that Alex is all "This is easy!" and Graham is like "yeah, for you..."
@AlexanderBarreto 11 ай бұрын
I was at the Saturday Wembley show and it was pretty magical too. They sounded fantastic and the energy was so cool. Happy to have been there.
@arjunkaliyath6389 11 ай бұрын
Such an amazing band. They truly stood the test of time with their music and even now all their songs from the 90s sound so fresh . Blur truly got lucky to have two amazing producers Damon and Graham together.
@lurba 11 ай бұрын
Wow, what a fantastic band! Blur's connection to that pub is truly fascinating. Having worked for two years around the corner (and having myself a few too many pints in that pub), you must have felt the pulse of the area and its rich history. It's one of the things that make London so special-the way history and culture are interwoven into every corner of the city. Exploring such connections can bring a deeper appreciation for both the music and the place itself. London is a treasure trove of stories waiting to be discovered.
@mizpah1993 11 ай бұрын
Great interview with the band. Kudos to Matt Wilkinson (more interviews by him, please)
@themusicbuilding 9 ай бұрын
indeed
@patjackson8649 11 ай бұрын
Sunday Wembley was spiritual 💙🙏🏼
@thebeatlesandoasis05 11 ай бұрын
Damon sang to me during Tracy Jacks. Keep hoping he will mention me in an interview hahaha but that’s just selfish of me. So glad they are back and loving the new record
@rebecca_lane_ 8 ай бұрын
It absolutely was. Monumentous.
@Antacid420 11 ай бұрын
I love the band Blur and I love the individual lads in blur . In 1997 we named our son Damon directly after Damon albarn .over the years I am more and more pleased to tell people why I chose his name . He seems ok with it too ✌️
@whitleybayman123 11 ай бұрын
Loved the Album. As Im the same age as them and grew up with them I know and understand the album they just put out.
@StratsRUs 11 ай бұрын
I understand The Beatles.
@glennoc8585 11 ай бұрын
I'm the same too. We grew up as kids in a time if the whole records, NME, cool tv, crazes and simple pleasures. I wouldn't change a thing
@ijw2009 11 ай бұрын
@@StratsRUs Me too, but I understand Blur in 2023 as well.
@hanymgamal 11 ай бұрын
I sincerely love these guys
@tbzzz888 11 ай бұрын
Saw them both at Wembley and Apollo yesterday. I tried to keep myself together at Wembley and managed to actually not cry but yesterday I let myself go and cried constantly honestly two such different experiences both unimaginably amazing lot of love for this band thank you for all the experience’s ❤❤
@Wolf-jt7wo 11 ай бұрын
Saw them live in Dublin. Had soo much fun. And I got within 2 meters of Damon. Watching this just blows my mind, I was that close to that man 🤯
@asyria 11 ай бұрын
my favs ❤️ so happy there’s a new album!
@Pinkflare984 11 ай бұрын
Saw blur last night at Eventim Apollo (my first concert) LOVED IT
@Mmmmmmira 10 ай бұрын
Absolutely love the interview. A job well done as always by Matt. The video is boss too. Looking forward for more!
@HedgeCCL 11 ай бұрын
What a great interview. All credit to both sides, loved it.
@bobvilashomeagain1400 11 ай бұрын
Great interview. Great band. Great album.
@Mmxxaamm 11 ай бұрын
I swear I could watch an entire hour of them just casually walking through London
@Riviere8281 11 ай бұрын
I love them!!
@glennoc8585 11 ай бұрын
All the times i e visited London ive never consciously been to St Charles square or Soho but im surevive been there at some point. As a similar age to the boys i understand the bond of knowing people closely as friends it's something special vif youre lucky to have it.
@moononastick8628 11 ай бұрын
Is there more to the interview? A really interesting listen, they’re so relaxed here and much more open than you often see. Great work! And obviously the album is incredible. X
@the_oslovian 11 ай бұрын
Well, I have always said I love "sad young man often British rock". No wonder I love Blur, even if we all are not young anymore. Though you can only imagine what my favourite band is... Few if any fits it better than Radiohead. I love the dynamics of these for people. How they push and pull constantly, I think people like these makes the best friends 😉
@mariajosecarmona4497 3 ай бұрын
Love them so much. Blur is an amazing band and they love creating music and sharing it with people. Love seeing how much respect they have for each other and how they have work their differences to be together
@peterharrison966 11 ай бұрын
Great Interview, I was there at the Saturday gig & loved every minute of it, Always liked Blur but strangely as I’ve been thousands of gigs all different Genres of music, But until Saturday I had never seen them live, At 58 realise I’ve missed out big time, But hopefully they Announce some gigs up Northwest way soon🤞
@TomWardComedian 11 ай бұрын
Brilliant interviewer makes such a difference. Thank you
@electrolinks 11 ай бұрын
A very well conducted interview.
@donnaspears1970 11 ай бұрын
Love this! Thank you ❤
@madness9651 11 ай бұрын
Funny to have Damon placed below a picture of W. A. Mozart when he is working on the Magic Flute: Part Two as his next opera.
@pinkyhandle 11 ай бұрын
Such an interesting interview. I’m glad I watched it.
@michaelwallden7261 8 ай бұрын
Such great meeting and reflections, a band who change my life, day and nights
@Dennis-oe5ty 11 ай бұрын
Saw them in Amsterdam, was just magical.
@Noetoe06 11 ай бұрын
I was there too! It was simply amazing
@firewalkwithme90 11 ай бұрын
Me three!
@jeniestra. 11 ай бұрын
I was there too. Magical is the right word to describe it.
@clivealcaraz_musicculture8338 11 ай бұрын
Brilliant interview.
@laluna5177 11 ай бұрын
Love them 😍
@hughphillips1427 11 ай бұрын
Bless you needing a little cry 😀
@jojoba11 11 ай бұрын
Interview gold!
@daveylong3089 7 ай бұрын
It’s a great new album. Fair play to this enduringly special band.
@Droxcy 11 ай бұрын
Let's go!
@christiangalindo633 23 күн бұрын
Great musicians..of my times Cheers 👍💥 😎🇧🇴
@ministerodelrock7456 11 ай бұрын
I sold Wembley's sunday for Lucca, being Italian. I only hope there was at least an inch of that emotion in there too for them...
@ijw2009 11 ай бұрын
As a Wembley-Sunday attender i'm so glad he still feels the same way about that gig after having now had some time to reflect upon it as it really was a magical time, just like last night was at the Apollo. This interview got something really good out of Damon here in his admission about his sadness. At times I just want to give him a hug, crazy really given he's 10 years older than me, hugely more successful and creative than I could ever be, just I get his point... just like the Weezer song 'all my favourite songs are slow and sad' too.
@thecrankedamps 11 ай бұрын
Love these guys
@aanalia 11 ай бұрын
OMG YAYAYA ❤️❤️
@takemyplace9733 11 ай бұрын
love them💘
@yourdasellsavon9928 11 ай бұрын
Wilko such a good interviewer
@celioazevedoofficial 11 ай бұрын
Great band!
@cultfollower814 Ай бұрын
That is amazing! Damon and I both feel some kind of connection with G minor, makes me feel less alone.
@Ukedc259 11 ай бұрын
Livestream tonight was fantastic … Pyongyang!!
@linksauce_1 11 ай бұрын
I prefer it to the album version. It was a great performance
@endymion_2337 11 ай бұрын
These guys are so caught up in the comfort of the old world, that they do not have any inkling as to what is coming, do they? Bless them.
@Blonde_Somnambulist 5 ай бұрын
Not many do ...sadly.
@artcoloursband 11 ай бұрын
great but needs to be longer!
@MrPetermc199 11 ай бұрын
I'm gonna get this on LP.
@johngammon963 11 ай бұрын
As far as titles go 'The Ballad Of Darren' has to be up there.
@modehead101 11 ай бұрын
A terrific album not quite as depressing as the interviewer finds it, more reflective. I find Blur a far more interesting band now musically than their Britpop heyday.
@ijw2009 11 ай бұрын
I think depressing is the wrong word, melancholic, for at least some of it (Everglade and Far Away Island for example), is a more appropriate term
@user-mj1ds2ol4t 11 ай бұрын
So tell me where’s the bin. I will pick ‘em up🫠
@DivineDIVINE26 5 ай бұрын
Graham saved the day 😅😉team player that one ☝️
@BlackCatScott 11 ай бұрын
Matt always knock’s it out of the park with his interviews.
@leejames4586 11 ай бұрын
Loved you from the start and i'm from manchester. 1990 driving around blasting theres no other way at college. Fuck oasis and i'm a city fan
@johnfishnet 11 ай бұрын
At wembley on the Sunday, great great great, as Damon says.
@kobilala2369 11 ай бұрын
💕💕💕
@usernotfound904 11 ай бұрын
Woo, Hoo
@credenceia3572 11 ай бұрын
❤❤❤
@charlotte.murphy 11 ай бұрын
I can‘t help but notice the little whistle Damon makes when he speaks, its so funny
@daisychain9713 11 ай бұрын
Because he has a gold crown in his mouth
@robsdianten1 11 ай бұрын
@@daisychain9713the whistling was already there before the gold tooth
@daisychain9713 11 ай бұрын
@@robsdianten1 no it wasn't... obviously you have never listened to his interviews when he was in his 20s & 30s when he had his own front teeth no whistling then😉
@robsdianten1 11 ай бұрын
@@daisychain9713 of course I have... and I've always noticed some little whistling even in his early interviews, it's due more to the way he pronounces the "S" than the golden tooth
@kevinsd6192 8 ай бұрын
@@daisychain9713Not really If you listen the isolated vocal version of Essex Dogs (which is from 1997) you can already listen that little whistle he makes hahah
@sunnysyl7 11 ай бұрын
❤
@simonecelante4174 9 ай бұрын
Nice
@maxdemchenko6840 Ай бұрын
Damon is such a seasoned daaaawg xD he talks like a gangster now
@Dialsquare-eh4ho 11 ай бұрын
Well that was pretty good
@luispiros 2 ай бұрын
I went and saw these guys live in ‘98 after immediately noticing their use of Gm. and it carried on to Gorillaz. Love it!
@mefel 11 ай бұрын
Why is this so short ? 😥
@ScrewyDriverTheMan Ай бұрын
The dichotomy of the four is what makes Blur work, the weird pseudo-cohesion produces the sounds, not really caring whether they fit into the trend of the times, they just do their own thing, which is how these bands last such a long time, eh!
@barca1397 11 ай бұрын
Damon's voice is so low. I like Graham's glasses.
@Xirsuyx 11 ай бұрын
Its a moscot Lemtosh if u wanna get one. Same ones Paul Dano uses in The Batman
@clivealcaraz_musicculture8338 11 ай бұрын
I want those frames
@singIeservingfriend 11 ай бұрын
What are they doing with the rest of their songs? The TBOD 13 songs are close to perfect. We’ve not had this since their album 13.
@abbylu9700 11 ай бұрын
As a Wembley-Saturday attender, Saturday's show wasn't good enough?😢
@androgi 11 ай бұрын
Los cincuentones más sexys de UK
@cameronspeirs1588 9 ай бұрын
Loving the new album….check out ‘Russian strings’….my favourite! 🎹🍷
@StratsRUs 11 ай бұрын
That whole Oasis V Blur was silly.Both bands are more than good. Only one of them's truly great, though. That's Blur. OBVS.
@JetsonDrums 11 ай бұрын
It was all media hype. The bands certainly went along with it and got involved but at the end of the day, those of us who knew good music loved both of them.
@rodfrost3 11 ай бұрын
Mozart sonata in G minor or C?🤔 14:30
@DrEko2012 11 ай бұрын
How does the interviewer look so old and so young at the same time?
@trogman43988 11 ай бұрын
I wonder if Damon and Justine used to live in St. Charles Square...
@frankjamesbonarrigo7162 11 ай бұрын
Christ , it’s Peter Sellers
@alforstman8238 11 ай бұрын
🇦🇷 🇱🇻 🇦🇷 🇱🇻 🇦🇷 🇱🇻
@DigitalDaffodil 11 ай бұрын
Reuniting? They never split up
@Iusedtohavemojo 6 ай бұрын
Just came here from the Nardwuar interview. I recomend everybody to see it.
@fluxfotos22 11 ай бұрын
For a minute there l thought Damen was wearing my original burberry harrington, but sadly not.
@CT439 11 ай бұрын
Who’s the Blue Peter presenter?
@faustosuppo2680 9 ай бұрын
Can someone kindly indicate the exact model of the blue Ray Bans used by Damon in this interview? thank you very much
@MUFCmatt98 8 ай бұрын
Can someone explain to me how Damon was really campy back in the early blur days and now looks quite threatening 😂
@DSilsbury 6 ай бұрын
I think the name Darren is because it was a name of their age and only working class. I'm a Darren, Dazza, Bobby Dazzler. They're posh compared to my upbinging. They pretend to be Dazza's. Damien wishes his name was Darren, it's not. F'in win. I'll take it.
@xn0gaming 10 ай бұрын
They look so tired.
@Blonde_Somnambulist 5 ай бұрын
Its age !
@xn0gaming 5 ай бұрын
@@Blonde_Somnambulist I guess its also the customary six pints they each had before the interview. Its really rare to see brits not being drunk all day. (not being sarcastic).
@alexanderakerlund7267 11 ай бұрын
Oasis reunion would be Mega🔥
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