The Song That Started It All: Bastille’s “Pompeii”

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The Song That Started It All: Bastille’s “Pompeii” | MTV

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January 11th, 2023 marks a massive milestone for Bastille - It will officially be 10 years since the release of their chart topping international single “Pompeii”. Crazy to think it almost didn’t see the light of day! This episode of MTV’s “The Song That Started It All” tells you the whole story behind "Pompeii", the song that spawned a decade of global success for the band, revealed through a mix of throwback clips and present day interviews with the band’s front-man Dan Smith and keyboardist Kyle Simmons. Joining them in illustrating this career defining time for Bastille is the song’s Producer Mark Crew and legacy MTV and VH1 VJ Jim Shearer who both offer unique insights into what made this song become the chart topping phenomenon that it did.
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@carlossasso5494 Жыл бұрын

I love when someone asked me who my favorite band is and I respond with Bastille. They’d respond with “never heard of them” and I’d always say “trust me, you have”

@theartofnina Жыл бұрын

Happens to me all the time lmao, I just sing a little bit of Pompeii and everyone immediately recognizes it

@clara_eq551 Жыл бұрын

YESSSSSSS!!!

@xxwooda Жыл бұрын

Facts

@sadiewatson2882 Жыл бұрын

All the time!!

@NotAnshuman Жыл бұрын

Us bro us

@ja9zimm Жыл бұрын

The Volcano Song Guy story is absolutely everything

@JackEllis1 Жыл бұрын

I've been a fan of Bastille since 2013, and what I love most about them is how genuinely humble they are. They make fantastic music but they don't believe it themselves! Hit after hit and they're all still so down to earth. Long may they continue, and here's to another 10 years!

@suresoundsgreat Жыл бұрын

I worked as a production assistant on Bastille's music video for "Another Place" with Alessia Cara, and Dan Smith is genuinely one of the sweetest people I've ever met (celebrity or not). After an almost 14 hour day on set while I was tearing down, Dan walked across the studio right up to me and told me he'd seen me running around all day and thanked me for all my hard work and shook my hand. I've worked on numerous music videos/films and never has that ever happened. For someone as big and important as Dan to go out of his way after a long day to thank a PA is so special. Love you Dan

@meisalcedo588 Жыл бұрын

he's soooo adorable

@A309D Жыл бұрын

I don't know if I should sob or smile like an idiot. This is too wholesome, I love this band to pieces

@omenscreamingraven3956 Жыл бұрын

You can always do both.

@angeladams2403 Жыл бұрын

Love how there the most unknown well known band, so many people have heard them but don’t know who they are. Been my favourite band for ages and they just keep getting better and better! Can’t wait for there next 10 years !

@isabelleward9149 Жыл бұрын

I'm so incredibly proud of them! Almost 10 years since I randomly discovered them, all thanks to this song 😭 its been incredible watching them grow, and they just continue to make me endlessly happy 😊

@Lexi_Wolf_Draws Жыл бұрын

10 years later and I'm still obsessed! Planning my trip to the UK for the 10th anniversary tour with my best friend who I would not have met if it weren't for them! nothing but love for this band! ❤❤❤

@franceswilkins4428 Жыл бұрын

I'm going as well and it's my first time seeing them! Where are you seeing them???

@moi379 Жыл бұрын

I love that their music is famous but not them as individuals. I think it's the best way to 'make it' cause fame can be so brutal especially if it falls on you all of the sudden

@Blue_Lugia Жыл бұрын

And I hope it stays that way.

@barbaraherlah5724 Жыл бұрын

I'm a fan of Bastille since I started with my university, which was in 2012. They also did this song called Oblivion, which really really helped me get through my grandmothers passing. It was one of the most difficult times in my life and that song just had its way of calming me down and actually reminded me, that I will never forget her. Thank you Bastille 🥰❤

@margaretmatteson-photojour8693 Жыл бұрын

Oblivion got me through *a lot*. I’m glad someone else feels the same way.

@commitinsurancefraud Жыл бұрын

absolutely same

@KayleighTownsend96 Жыл бұрын

I’ve followed Bastille from the very start and I’m so proud of how far they’ve come and how much their confidence has grown especially Dans. It really has been amazing to be a part of it all and all those amazing gigs I’ve been a part of!❤️

@YesPleaseMuse Жыл бұрын

Nope, not crying 🥲 Okay maybe a bit... How has it been 10 years?! It feels like a minute ago that I was twenty and completely obsessed with this band, telling everyone about it and going to as many of their gigs as I could. And now I'm thirty... and still pretty obsessed 😄 I'll see you at Ally Pally, my luvs!

@ani_sans Жыл бұрын

How I love these people, ten years later and I couldn't be more grateful that a song like Pompeii was born to give them the chance they needed to develop as artists and do what they really wanted out of life. Sometimes I stop and think that if they didn't exist, I would be (at least) a little less myself, I mean, nowadays there's a version of me that without this band, wouldn't exist. So cheers to Pompeii! "But if you close your eyes, does it almost feel like nothing changed at all?" this really touches in a different way knowing it's been 10 years 🥺 I'm emotional, please send help 😭

@jambagirl5004 Жыл бұрын

This album saved my life. 10 years later and I’m proud af to be a stormer still. Thank you for everything Bastille. 🖤🖤🖤

@hkh25219 Жыл бұрын

Still here 10 years later, this song and album have soundtracked my whole adult life

@bastillemexico384 Жыл бұрын

Super proud of these guys and all the things they have done so far! 🔺🙌🏻

@Laughterlines_laurapalmer Жыл бұрын

They are honestly amazing btw love ur insta

@almitahernandez2669 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for being such a life changer 💕 I love you guys, your existence makes me so happy! All stormers are as grateful as you are with this song 🥰 btw Mexico is still waiting for you 🇲🇽👀

@87rafabogdan Жыл бұрын

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@christophercarmona7537 Күн бұрын

I felt so excited when Dan talks about the Guatemalan who also knew his song Pompeii, I'm from Guatemala and I love the song

@coldwetheart 2 ай бұрын

Bastille deserve all the success in the world. I hope they continue making music until the end of time, as I told Dan one time: I don’t think I can live without your music. I’ve been a fan for 11 years now and I don’t think I’ll ever quit!!

@osakayukino Жыл бұрын

I'm so proud of how far this band has come 😭 no matter what era they're in they've always managed to release albums that become the perfect soundtrack to my life at the moment and I'm so grateful they exist ❤

@jihyoIuvr 8 ай бұрын

Proud Bastille follower since 2013 here. Love from the Philippines.

@tlsgurl 10 ай бұрын

I got so many chills watching this and remembering all of those times I saw them perform live and all the friends I made through Tumblr because of them. This band absolutely defined my life for YEARS 😭😭

@kiarhk7426 Жыл бұрын

These guys were my first ever concert I went to. And I cried when they started to sing this song. I remember the atmosphere when it played

@pulchrare2 Жыл бұрын

I remember loving it when I heard it on the radio in Canada! Went to the Toronto show in October of 2014, and I've been keeping up with the band since then! Pompeii really is classic, and while I personally think Doom Days is their best album, Pompeii will always bring me back to dancing around my room in high school on a hot summer night.

@who_is_arnob Жыл бұрын

Bastille is not just a band, it's an emotion ❤

@pedrooscar1890 Жыл бұрын

These guys went from making pompeii to making one of the best Albums during the pandemic and grasping the feeling of distopia and escapism that cyberpunk usually has especially during a time where escaping was everything everyone wanted to do. We disconnected from the wolrd and sank into the cyberworld after breaking our hearts into a million pieces and we came out alright.

@Kira_Mine Жыл бұрын

Listening to Bastille is my happy place. Love to see the background of writing the song that started it all! Seen them every time they come to the US and don’t plan on stopping anytime soon ❤

@katyrussell4698 11 ай бұрын

His singing voice is the most pleasing voice ive ever heard

@renatab6938 Жыл бұрын

I was fifteen when this came out and now, I've been a Bastille fan for ten years and I'm so happy with how far the band has come and I'm so excited to see where they go in the future 🔺

@bubblesrkw414 Жыл бұрын

That song came out about a year after my life had fallen apart. I was so lost, trying to mend relationships with my kids, and I didn't know what to do. Then I listened to the lyrics and lost it. It reminded me of where I was a couple years ago but also where I needed to go again. Now I hear this song it shows how far I came and if something bad happens you can always make it better.

@raimundaednaxavierdasilva1171 Жыл бұрын

Great! Pompeii is not only a beautiful song but a reflection of reality! Because "if you close your eyes"...

@valeriabaliocordero1857 Жыл бұрын

I heard Pompeii in an online radio, and I searched the song for hours, and when I found it my sister told me that song was a hit. After that, I´ve been obssesed with Bastille and I dont think this obsession will end anytime soon

@cardinalcopia2762 Жыл бұрын

One of the best Bands on this Planet. Pompeii is my Favorite Song of all Time ❤️

@mitzie1734 Жыл бұрын

And the way they reinvent Pompeii at every turn! LOVE THAT!

@maureenschaekers1554 Жыл бұрын

I am like that Volcano guy, did know the songs but didn't know who they were. Until summer 2019 at Rock Werchter festival. Pink was headlining that day and I told my friend that I really wanted to stand close to the stage to see her so we were going early to get a good spot. Bastille was going to perform before Pink and I remember checking on KZfaq which songs Bastille had, and I played Pompeii on my phone and we were like "Oh yeah, I do like that song". Then we watched their amazing performance on the mainstage and I instantly became a fan. 4 years later and still my favo band to watch. Keep adding at least another 10 years guys !!!!

@mommom75 Жыл бұрын

Dan says the popularity of their music is not dependent on them as people, but, every time an issue comes up, and I look to see their response, they respond in a way that makes me love them even more. So, yes, absolutely great music, stunning instruments, great voices, beautiful everything, amazing covers, but behind it all they seem like genuinely great humans and that counts for a lot.

@CameronPivirotto 8 ай бұрын

I’ve been a fan of Bastille for 10 years and never looked back , I preach their music like it’s gospel around my hometown. I can’t imagine my life without this band

2 ай бұрын

Ridiculous how nice those guys are. You just gotta love them!

@thaiziono96 Жыл бұрын

“Pompeii” was my entrance door to Bastille. It was on an indie playlist shuffle and I was mesmerized by the chant “Eh-eh-oh, eh-oh” and then I bought the CD. I think it is a great song because of all the elements you guys mentioned - synth keyboards, epic drum, bass line and the chant. The chant reminds me a football chant, expression of a collective identity - awful comparison, I know … hehehe. The song is based on a tragic historical event but the song is very danceable. It is played on weddings and parties and the inspiration was a natural disaster. That is the trademark of this song, contrast, maybe?! … Just kidding! My interpretation of "Pompeii" is a metaphor for people who are stuck in life. For me, it's still one of my favorites songs of Bastille.

@melinaljung8105 Жыл бұрын

I can’t believe it’s been 10 years since I discovered you, I remember the feeling I felt when I first heard it so well. July of 2013 I discovered you and then saw you live in November 2013, it’s been a couple of more concerts seeing you since then. But hoping you will be back in Sweden soon it’s been so long. Congrats boys, I’m proud of you, and Dan congrats for overcoming your stage fright.

@ConradWeasel98 Жыл бұрын

I'll always remember exactly where I was when I first heard it. On BBC radio 2, stuck in traffic on the way to school with my mum, and it is still to this day the only time I listened so carefully to Chris Evans, the radio DJ, after the song to hear him say who the band was. Just so I could look them up after school. Thank you for everything Dan and Bastille, can't wait to come for Bastille X in London!

@oi-hw6bv Жыл бұрын

I discovered Bastille about 7 years ago, and after that my life has been going more an more down, so this band this was my ground wire all this time :) I love you guys so much, you changed my entire life for good ❣️

@driftingmikey Жыл бұрын

Kyle - 8:10 "I don't know what just happened..." Kyle - 8:12 *questions the meaning of life*

@mcookie2 Жыл бұрын

I remember walking around actual Pompeii whistling the song. Probably not the time or place but it’s all my brain could muster. It wasn’t for a silly smart ass thing, just how it happened.

@paigedomanski6030 9 ай бұрын

I just visited Pompeii and this song is such a perfect combination of ode to them (the people of Pompeii) and ode to music!

@MatheusCirino Жыл бұрын

This is the song you hear in all versions available on KZfaq. Dan Smith is timeless

@chocoholicallemand9096 Жыл бұрын

Love them so much! So glad this little song he wrote in his childhood bedroom brought them to my attention almost a decade ago!!

@T2Exile 9 ай бұрын

I remember hearing this song in 2013 my first year at university. I remember being driven with this one girl who turned out ot be terrible, but i remember looking out the window, passing down a road next to the university, and i remember saying 'I like this song' and thats the last memory I can think back to

@TheJessicaeve Жыл бұрын

Can't believe its been 10 years! Still one of the best songs ever written!

@chayseptemberstephensen75 Жыл бұрын

These guys are my favorite people on the planet!! The best friends I have yet to meet!! ❤❤❤

@SM-dq3ix Жыл бұрын

I saw Bastille last year for the first time. I've loved them for a decade, but I have a lot of anxiety and I don't know anyone else who likes them. I finally said screw it, I'll go to a show alone, and I'm so unbelievably glad I did. They were SO good! I cried so hard at Flaws 😅 It was a very memorable night.

@sadiewatson2882 Жыл бұрын

Cannot wait for the 10th year anniversary eeekkk ...... 10 years of being OBSESSED with u boys so proud to be a stormer!! Love u so much!!!!

@juliacarlsson9047 Жыл бұрын

So proud to be a stormer!!! One of the best songs of all time, by the best band of all time

@r_loretta2588 Жыл бұрын

Bastille was my most played artist 2022 and Pompeii was #4 in my Spotify wrapped. Plug In was #2.

@canalcanal2007 Жыл бұрын

We love Bastille 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

@happyrainbow136 Жыл бұрын

Thank u Bastille for change our lives for good 🤍

@JacobyIan Жыл бұрын

Dan if you're reading this, please go do more BBC Radio 1 Live lounges! I need more of those mashups in my life! PLEASEEEEEE!!

@christinegore3131 Жыл бұрын

💜💜 so glad I discovered Bastille on soundcloud over 10 years ago! 💜💜

@palominojoy1899 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations Guys, your songs bring so much joy to so many people. My dream is to see you live in Australia one day. I listen to you every day💗💚💗💗

@alineluz8429 Жыл бұрын

I love bastille so much ❤️

@ayeshaclassesgk Жыл бұрын

Mtv▫️Lets all be grateful for you putting in hardwork into your videos to make us happy । True thing is you posts almost everyday with this quality of content is just insane।

@ani_sans Жыл бұрын

Até soltei umas lágrimas aqui véi, aff, Pompeii você é eterna e completamente atemporal, como eu amoooo

@Leoprosy82 Жыл бұрын

Me and my dad share a lot of music but we both got pretty big into Bastille and listen to them a lot together

@rosalieferguson5756 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love Bastille! Been a fan from the beginning. Over the last couple of years, their music got me through so much.

@ritciii2779 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for making an episode of this beautiful song - its been 10years but still no days without listening to it ❤️

@user-ke2dk8vs3y 9 ай бұрын

Happy 10 years to be ❤

@cindyblankfield1961 9 ай бұрын

Dan has come a long way--he's more comfortable with being "front man " the entire group is phenomenal 😊

@fakeass8308 9 ай бұрын

I ll tell my kids a miracle happened to me once:::”one time in history 2 of my favourite song of all time called Pompeii & Mirror fight for the no. 1 chart in that same year…” If god allow me to carry something when i die hell yeah this two song or nothing else🤗

@danpp12 Жыл бұрын

This band changed my life

@Rob_Cary 11 ай бұрын

What's crazy is that Pompeii doesn't even scratch the surface of what their best music is.

@chloewall6241 Жыл бұрын

i always asked for this song in year 7, was my TOP FAVOURITE song

@keenington Жыл бұрын

I love this so much. What a heartwarming story of a wonderful group of gents ❤

@lisbethyoung3047 Жыл бұрын

They were my whole existence back in 2014

@hokuto-genshinimpact6493 Жыл бұрын

This guy is a legend, heck this whole band is legendary they made my childhood song and I like how his birthday is on the 14th of the July which was, well you guessed it Storming of the Bastille.

@missyb1020 5 ай бұрын

Love love love this band ❤ I read an article about Dan that he's uncomfortable performing and has body dysmenorrhea and WOW you would never know. He's f@ntastic, good looking and has a great personality. ❤ I hope he's able to see that someday!

@Chriss120 10 ай бұрын

one thing you did not mention, all bastille songs are so amazing when they perform them live.

@keigojo Жыл бұрын

Bastille fan from Argentina!

@ashleytuesdays6442 Жыл бұрын

Favorite band ever.

@NymphPrincess222 Жыл бұрын

Will forever love the band💜

@SunMoonRising777 10 ай бұрын

2012 I was so obsessed… still in love 🫶 Also this is such an amazing video! 🥰✨♾️✨

@natalierose98 Жыл бұрын

Now I'm off to go listen to the song! 😄

@LAVISHING 10 ай бұрын

Love this video guys! Can’t wait to see England in 2025! The performance you guys had with the dancing couple for the 10 year anniversary and orchestra was fantastic!

@rosettejf Жыл бұрын

love bastille to bits since 2012!!!!

@fernandarisan1086 Жыл бұрын

so proud to be a fan of these guys

@cindyblankfield1961 9 ай бұрын

Greatly underrated song 🎵-- BBC IS USING PART OF IT FOR AN AD IN THE US---2023

@MrJohn0fficial Жыл бұрын

These videos make my day instantly better ❤️

@monjamartic9965 Жыл бұрын

MTV you are one and only. Nobody else Can't copy of you everything 🍀 and still are not going to be, by your knees. MTV it was First, and second,.,and is going to stay for a long time..... 💯 ✔️☮️🤘🤩🌺☯️😘💋🌈🍀🍀🍀🍀