Weezer: ‘OK Human’ and Complexity of ‘Pinkerton’ | Apple Music
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3 жыл бұрынRivers Cuomo of Weezer connects with Zane Lowe to discuss the band's album ‘OK Human’ and vision behind this project. He reflects on Weezer’s discography, dark, honest lyrics on ‘Pinkerton,’ and dealing with physical pain while recording that record. Watch the full interview and listen to Weezer on Apple Music: apple.co/Weezer_YT
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@CZsWorld 3 жыл бұрын
I could listen to Rivers talk about Pinkerton all day.
@kristupas8667 3 жыл бұрын
20 things you missed™ in Pinkerton
@ramiro.7104 3 жыл бұрын
i love your videos
@Joseph-vc5vi 3 жыл бұрын
I love how Rivers is happy since that pinkerton was a success and doesn't have to feel sad and embarassed abt it bc it was so bad at first. =w=
@jobe_seed6674 3 жыл бұрын
I have found your comments scattered across multiple weezer videos
@watertower1 Ай бұрын
Wait your a Dax flame and weeper fan lol
@mickwritesmaui5899 3 жыл бұрын
Love how genuine Zane’s love for the band is here. He gets Rivers to open up more than we’ve seen in awhile.
@flutemcgayver7026 3 жыл бұрын
Zane’s lowe for the band
@Paul-dw2cl 3 жыл бұрын
Hey hey!
@Cauldronofbats666 3 жыл бұрын
if we get an orchestral pinkerton i’ll die.
@thenoodledrop 3 жыл бұрын
There’s a string quartet version of Pinkerton out there! Should be on Spotify!
@isabelle5272 3 жыл бұрын
@@thenoodledrop Yup! There's a version by the Vitamin String Quartet and one by The Hipster Orchestra ^^ I really enjoy listening to both
@TheGreenpig1 3 жыл бұрын
Look up the hipster orchestra on Spotify
@feenyfighter 3 жыл бұрын
Exactly. The host should’ve told Rivers to stop talking because such a tour would kill some weezer fans. Not to mention teasing it and not doing it is cruel.
@WebtoonMan Жыл бұрын
During the performance of OK Human at the Walt Disney concert hall, they played falling for you off of Pinkerton.
@JiveTAB 3 жыл бұрын
Re-recording Pinkerton as an orchestral album should be titled Weezer (The Pink Album)
@twiggy5109 3 жыл бұрын
Rivers is blushing like an anime girl.
@e7thstar 3 жыл бұрын
Rivers started taking estrogen to become a Japanese girl post pinkerton
@allenstewart8535 3 жыл бұрын
Anime girl with a mustache
@theangryginger7582 3 жыл бұрын
@@e7thstar *half japanese girl
@kerosene_ceo 3 жыл бұрын
very cute rivers
@ungaunga3294 3 жыл бұрын
@@theangryginger7582 *half japanese boy
@adrianflores2921 3 жыл бұрын
Who's here after OK human being amazing
@Uglyweezer 3 жыл бұрын
I honestly expected nothing and it ended up being such an amazing surprise
@AlexW58 3 жыл бұрын
Their best album since Pinkerton.
@adrianflores2921 3 жыл бұрын
@@AlexW58 with you 100%
@goop2345 3 жыл бұрын
@@AlexW58 Either this one or White for sure
@MVSICAPROANIMA 3 жыл бұрын
Pretty much.
@Skywohka 3 жыл бұрын
I so have wanted to hear Pinkerton displayed to us with orchestration and more piano. It totally calls for an alternate version like that and I’m sure many of us would love it so much. There’s so much more to that album than the noise of it. I feel like in this interview there’s some genuine connection to Zayne’s love for Weezer / Rivers and there’s clearly an attempt to really communicate deeply with Rivers about something more.
@chamber20projects 3 жыл бұрын
There is a VSQ version of Pinkerton. They recorded the full album!
@Skywohka 3 жыл бұрын
@@chamber20projects Wait huh, tell me?
@chamber20projects 3 жыл бұрын
@@Skywohka Look up Vitamin String Quartet Pinkerton album.
@btbam666 3 жыл бұрын
Pinkerton is still the best album hands down! Was hoping they would 180 and write something with vibes of Pinkerton 1996!
@mewgiah8057 3 жыл бұрын
Weezer continues to have one of the best comeback's in music. Even projects that fans/critics found to be missfires (Pacific Daydream & Black Album) - even those were quality, and a genuine attempt at a specific sounnd. Even if fans don't love those projects, they are 10x better than the bands low period. Now we have Ok Human which IMO is up there with White/ EWBAITE. The new record is so good/a completely unique take for the band to go. This album makes me admire the band much more, as it shows they are capable of putting out masterpieces with a completely new sound.
@-Teague- 3 жыл бұрын
I love both of those albums lol
@kormuketymuck 3 жыл бұрын
Pacific daydream was good actually
@conk_kos 3 жыл бұрын
i LOVE pacific daydream , i play it front to back all the time
@BillysKingdom 3 жыл бұрын
Going backwards through their discography (as someone who doesn’t like Pinkerton) I feel they haven’t made a bad record since Red.
@-Teague- 3 жыл бұрын
@@BillysKingdom Red was very mixed, but I don't think it was really bad.
@ASDArtistry 3 жыл бұрын
Rivers looks like me talking to my therapist on zoom
@cici3704 3 жыл бұрын
the producer’s idea of getting Rivers to listen to Nilsson sings Newman was genius. I cant wait to listen to OKH
@-Teague- 3 жыл бұрын
Fr dude I thought it was rivers idea that's awesome
@jonasdickenson7995 3 жыл бұрын
I think this is the best rivers interview ever he's so happy and excited,
@indiesongwriter5474 3 жыл бұрын
I like how RC is a fan of his own music and can be excited about it. A lot of artists feel too embarrassed or afraid of perceived arrogance to be open and liking their own music. It's refreshing and actually unpretentious
@samhailess 3 жыл бұрын
Usually find Zayn Lowe a bit pandering and hard to watch but i'll admit this is a great interview. Refreshing to see someone treat Weezer as more than a meme band. Hope they upload the rest of the interview on KZfaq soon.
@MigalFredGuitar 3 жыл бұрын
The evolution of this comment has been fun to watch.
@samhailess 3 жыл бұрын
@@MigalFredGuitar it really has been quite the evolution
@g-wiz2953 3 жыл бұрын
MigalFred Guitar what did it first say?
@samhailess 3 жыл бұрын
@@g-wiz2953 me slagging off zayn lowe
@simonharwood8488 3 жыл бұрын
Still... every time Zayn talks he is trying to put words in Rivers' mouth. Yes, I like it when interviewers seem passionate and genuine, but they shouldn't sound like the interviewee. If you haven't seen it, watch the Larry King EWBAITE interview. Rivers talks a lot, and Larry just asks good questions.
@markmcd731 3 жыл бұрын
OK Human is stunning. Perfect album for right now.
@kristupas8667 3 жыл бұрын
It would be interesting to hear OK Human in the raw 4-piece style of Pinkerton too.
@slashtrio 3 жыл бұрын
I love Pinkerton, it’s actually my favorite Weezer album (followed ever so closely to the blue album). I love the rawness of the recoding and I prefer the vocals being lower in the mix - makes it sound even more raw and almost punkish. I can see how at the time it maybe isolated Weezer’s more pop oriented fans but to those of us who were into punk, alternate, grunge, indie and the like, I think that album was excellent.
@nitinbhojraj7308 3 жыл бұрын
Just saw your name. Matt Skiba does a cover of Weezer's Put Me Back Together. I've only found a short clip on youtube somewhere, but I would love to find a version of him doing the whole song.
@luderecausaludendi 2 жыл бұрын
18 year old me was so disappointed when I heard Pinkerton. Just did not get it. I’m now 42 and started listening again recently. Hits different. I cannot believe how strongly they have rebounded from what must have been a crushing blow of all the criticism. I’ve got ok human downloaded for a 7 hour car journey with the kids tomorrow. I think Rivers is probably a genius. And a real, grounded man. I want to see Weezer!
@panfilolivia 2 жыл бұрын
same. pinkerton might be my favorite album ever
@slashtrio 2 жыл бұрын
@@panfilolivia it’s a classic for me. I hate to be that guy but I really only like Pinkerton and the blue album, and to ma much lesser extend the green album. I have tried the other albums but none of them ever really worked for me. Not sure I can put my finger on it but I don’t care for it.
@panfilolivia 2 жыл бұрын
@@slashtrio i personally do enjoy most of the rest of their music but i can totally respect that, they do sound different. ive heard a lot of people say the white album sounds pretty classic weezer though
@allonmyownherewego9893 3 жыл бұрын
It’s how zane got rivers to talk about Pinkerton 🤯
@ethanprice5972 3 жыл бұрын
Jake Sinclair - you the real MVP. The dude helped them write White Album and now this. Both quite possibly my favorite Weezer albums in 20+ years.
@BlockHappy 3 жыл бұрын
I know. He’s good at reigning them in to do what they do best, but also still be experimental and full of heart. That’s a hard task to pull off.
@motrilfromthe6281 3 жыл бұрын
Is he involved in van Weezer too?
@BlockHappy 3 жыл бұрын
@@motrilfromthe6281 unfortunately I do not think he is. At least last I checked he had no credits on the singles.
@motrilfromthe6281 3 жыл бұрын
@@BlockHappy ok human/van Weezer is going to be white/black album all over again
@morganfreeman2102 3 жыл бұрын
@@motrilfromthe6281 van weezer will be great
@jtwilliams8895 3 жыл бұрын
I loved Pinkerton from the first time I heard it, before it even came out, at the high school radio station. Saw Weezer as my first real show ever, in promotion of Pinkerton. It was amazing, and all the other fans clearly felt the same way I did
@MatthewHedgesEntertainment 3 жыл бұрын
OK Human and pinkerton orchestra tour :0 pls pls pls pls
@sigurdthomassen4764 3 жыл бұрын
"Mc cartney- Harrison" the legendary songwriting duo...
@Heartpiecegamer 3 жыл бұрын
Harrison is the best beatle tho so it's not wrong lmao
@sigurdthomassen4764 3 жыл бұрын
@@Heartpiecegamer ha ha, I love Harrison too but you got to give Lennon/Mc Cartney some credit for the crazy amount of classics they wrote too..
@TheAlibabatree 2 жыл бұрын
@@sigurdthomassen4764 Whether intentional or not, i thought that comment was very accurate. There are many moments on OK Human that are Mccartney inspired, and some that are Harrison inspired. But, i dont hear much Lennon.
@sigurdthomassen4764 2 жыл бұрын
agreed, not much Lennon. By the way, I always hear a lot of Beach Boys in Weezer, Naive but Intelligent in a strange way
@ginamarie6221 3 жыл бұрын
I feel like I've waited 24 years for this interview.
@gabrieladdison 3 жыл бұрын
This guy liking the songs is getting me hyped
@TheDeev 3 жыл бұрын
His new "hippy" appearance really does add to the "hippy era" Beatles effect this album has. It lends visuals to the Late Beatles era feel of this new record.
@lionheartstanza 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this interview, always good to hear Rivers' thoughts. Wished you would've talked about new album more.
@ligairi 3 жыл бұрын
OMG Thank you for suggesting that he revisit and older album with an orchestra. If they release a Pinkerton live album the world will owe you forever.
@Zynphkree 3 жыл бұрын
wow, rivers says when he recorded this album he wasnt worried about the commercial release, and just focuses on really nice production and fun lyrics. and ends up dropping one of his best albums in years. nice.
@MigalFredGuitar 3 жыл бұрын
This was a really great interview
@chriss8792 3 жыл бұрын
I love rivers so much ❤️ his passion for music is just incredible and he seems like such a great soul
@reevestim676 3 жыл бұрын
Ok pinkerton tour would be so badass
@Tocu360 3 жыл бұрын
I would cry so much in an orchestral Pinkerton and ok human gig
@panfilolivia 2 жыл бұрын
i admire so much how earnest weezer music is. it takes a lot of courage. i really appreciate that they still keep churning out music
@rebeccaclement99 3 жыл бұрын
Loved them for so long! Saw them in early 2000s and they were so good
@poloshirtmutiny6345 3 жыл бұрын
Was surprised how much I loved "OK Human." So intimate, and musical. Hope we get to hear the bangers on Van Weezer soon, too, but I agree this was a great album for the times we're in now. It's amazing to see the musical and emotional range of Weezer.
@andyshen4460 3 жыл бұрын
This is such a great interview!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@marslol6938 3 жыл бұрын
Can you please do this Pinkerton orchestra! Please!?
@jackbradbury2229 3 жыл бұрын
Who doesn’t want Rivers to be there best friend? He’s so well spoken and articulate but also really chill and humble. I’d love to just put on a Nirvana album in a living room with Rivers and we just chat.
@jackbradbury2229 3 жыл бұрын
He’s like your dad and your awkward high school best friend at the same time.
@johnnorth6406 3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful album, great time for this music, thank you. Interesting that he was moved by Nilsson Sings Newman. Another terrific album.
@Likeitornot91 3 жыл бұрын
I'm really happy he said Pinkerton because Ok Human really reminds me of Songs From the Black Hole. If they finished that with a fully done orchestra mixed with the heavy guitars that would be a masterpiece.
@LichlordP 3 жыл бұрын
The Ok Human / Pinkerton tour would be so hype, probably won't happen but dear Lord I can hope
@olympian3 3 жыл бұрын
What a nice interview with Butch Vig!
@royorbit 3 жыл бұрын
Symphonic Pinkerton, I hope he’s not kidding or isn’t gonna forget because he just started a fire 🤓
@liilybuug 3 жыл бұрын
i love the way rivers talks it’s so FUNNYYYYYY AND SO SWEET
@RicosTinFoilSombrero 3 жыл бұрын
Pinkerton is the best Weezer LP by far. 1st!
@johndle7641 3 жыл бұрын
pinkerton is REALLY REALLY good it's a shame it wasnt seen the way it is now back in 96
@RicosTinFoilSombrero 3 жыл бұрын
@Anthony C i only slightly disagree with that comment.
@johndle7641 3 жыл бұрын
@Anthony Cthat's a pretty hot take
@RicosTinFoilSombrero 3 жыл бұрын
@@johndle7641 they're almost too different to compare. Imho BOTH are so good!!
@johndle7641 3 жыл бұрын
@@RicosTinFoilSombrero agreed, I dont pick sides
@manicfoot 3 жыл бұрын
I've always wanted Weezer to do experimental concept albums like Ok Human. The band is so great musically I think they'd be able to tackle anything and do it well. I'd love to see them do a stripped down, acoustic folk album that puts Rivers' voice and lyrics centre stage.
@saml302 3 жыл бұрын
this interview is delightful
@rizzo-films 2 жыл бұрын
I always thought Pinkerton would translate perfectly to an orchestra, but OK Human style, with vocals and the band still performing in the midst of all that would be amazing. I love OK Human and Pinkerton. I think they're in Weezer's top 3 albums, one of their true masterpieces.
@trevor70 2 жыл бұрын
What a great interviewer!
@Mrmoonman64 3 жыл бұрын
It's funny, rivers looks like a guy who just likes what he does and loves to talk about it. He honestly looks like a really nice guy He also look's like a guy who works in a record store
@kid3905 3 жыл бұрын
I feel like they should bring back songs from the black hole with a full orchestra instead, listening to this record, it very much reminded me of it and its potential. Like a full Weezer musical!
@chadlerch73 3 жыл бұрын
They've mellowed out, but this is a great album. "Bird With a Broken Wing" is catchy. Thank you, WEEZER!!!
@gianmarcoboncompagni 3 жыл бұрын
Your album really washed all my anxiety away, thanks Rivers, really need that. ❤️❤️❤️
@MegaFunkey2 3 жыл бұрын
This is a really good interview
@keithwaynejones 3 жыл бұрын
i’m def a blue and pinkerton fanboy but it’s just amazing how many hits rivers has written and for how long. love weezer so much. =w=
@terrillmel 3 жыл бұрын
Pinkerton my favorite album.
@robbiehill433 3 жыл бұрын
I'd put OK Human in their Top 3 best albums. Great project.
@jefflikeusual20 3 жыл бұрын
I love rivers’ songs similar to this like Pig and Spider. He’s amazing at putting his emotions to music.
@ectoplasma5 3 жыл бұрын
Great Interview !
@ahmedpasha4283 2 жыл бұрын
OK Human was my intro to Weezer. I’m obsessed.
@aii1717 3 жыл бұрын
Rivers looks so adorable like always .
@jthomashair 3 жыл бұрын
I would pay obscene amounts of money for a Pinkerton + OK Human orchestral venue show
@jacksoncurtis8367 3 жыл бұрын
Who’s ready for Ok Human!?!?
@TheBjberkow 3 жыл бұрын
I’m still ready for Van Weezer
@jacksoncurtis8367 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheBjberkow are you going to the Hella Mega Tour?
@jacksoncurtis8367 3 жыл бұрын
@bodd boward and Weezer and fall out boy^
@dogsgobooom 3 жыл бұрын
@bodd boward man I forgot about that line. I’m going to sing the next one so loud! (If the tour ever happens!)
@neilhuston5579 3 жыл бұрын
@bodd boward Said you never heard of them HOW COOL IS THAT so I went to your room AND READ YOUR DIARYYYY
@flamingcabbage8359 3 жыл бұрын
This is the first interview I've seen where the interviewer does at least half the talking and I don't really mind
@62fashion 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love OK HUMAN...would love to hear ‘Bird With A Broken Wing” also with that melodic beefy guitar 🎸 😄🤘🏻=W=
@RichardHanley 3 жыл бұрын
Nilsson Sings Newman is a work of perfection.
@Brad_Myers 3 жыл бұрын
A Pinkerton / OK Human concert with Orchestra. I'd buy 10 tickets.. just for me alone.
@alex73181 3 жыл бұрын
Pinkerton been my favourite weezer spin for a while...ok human has me excited.. need to get a listen... bird with broken wing/ butterfly? ;)
@motrilfromthe6281 3 жыл бұрын
Ok human was great
@wmvnotmp4 3 жыл бұрын
The greatest man that ever lived
@Johan10cruyff 3 жыл бұрын
Feels like this was only just getting started..
@sookmagicka864 3 жыл бұрын
Thank God for Weezer!
@tonyhall3365 2 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to the beige album
@danielelkins8776 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Rivers I loved your performance in Shameless
@tpags7398 3 жыл бұрын
This album was so good
@Pokepaddle 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed fellow etid fan 🙏
@grungetea 3 жыл бұрын
Ok Human is a masterpiece
@theoschommer3530 3 жыл бұрын
Can’t believe Pinkerton didn’t stick. Masterpiece of an album
@olabergs 3 жыл бұрын
I love Rivers 👓
@josenavarro1054 3 жыл бұрын
When rivers refered to green day and fall out boy as the ''big boys'' I thought: Does he really feel that way? Because I'd say that weezer is as important to rock as green day and definitely much more important than fall out boy
@flannel396 3 жыл бұрын
I agree but there is no need to be mean about Fall Out Boy.
@josenavarro1054 3 жыл бұрын
@@flannel396 haha sorry, fall out boy is not my cup of tea but it's a good band. I was refering more to their influence or impact.
@evilgiraffe4894 3 жыл бұрын
Pinkerton works really well because of how raw it is and Matt singing over Rivers SO I hope they don’t try to futz with it.
@paulywaulywauly 3 жыл бұрын
Give the people what they need, give the people orchestral Pinkerton
@YakuLin 3 жыл бұрын
YO, Weezer should celebrate Pinkerton's 25th Anniversary with an orchestrated version of it!
@Mikekire3831 3 жыл бұрын
He's the "The greatest man that ever lived"..
@mustymax5878 3 жыл бұрын
I LOVE WEEZER!!!!
@Tfististhis 3 жыл бұрын
Pinkerton is literally one of my favorite albums
@Tfististhis 3 жыл бұрын
My music is gonna take a huge left turn the minute it takes off
@69JMAN420 3 жыл бұрын
It’s either just in my top 10 or or just outside
@Tfististhis 3 жыл бұрын
@@69JMAN420 it’s a great listen start to finish
@69JMAN420 3 жыл бұрын
@@Tfististhis I personally prefer blue, which is either my favourite or second favourite album ever, but Pinkerton is incredibly close behind.
@Tfististhis 3 жыл бұрын
@@69JMAN420 blue is amazing too it’s just a little too happy for my taste but that’s more of a personal preference lol you ever check out songs from the black hole
@TylerHodelin 3 жыл бұрын
rivers is baby
@avip671 3 жыл бұрын
These two should start a music podcast
@mattweiman5144 2 жыл бұрын
Dude imagine if they redid Pinkerton with an orchestra that would be so sick
@Mrmoonman64 3 жыл бұрын
I'd love to hear I just threw out the love of my dreams with a Orchestra
@anythingspossiblemusic 3 жыл бұрын
Been a fan since the 90's and they have been pretty consistent over the years. Do you agree?
@samhailess 3 жыл бұрын
even when the band have made weird production choices and stuff at the core is always a catchy song and a core identity which you have to respect
@RicosTinFoilSombrero 3 жыл бұрын
Fully!
@lukeoneill2426 3 жыл бұрын
That's the last word I would have associated with their discography. There have been a lot of duds
@RicosTinFoilSombrero 3 жыл бұрын
@@lukeoneill2426 I fully agree that the records haven't been consistent. But there are a few gems here and there. They kind of lost me after Pinkerton
@lukeoneill2426 3 жыл бұрын
@@RicosTinFoilSombrero I'm not a huge Pinkerton fan I think it's not aged aswell as Blue but I agree. Weezer have a penchant for creating 3/4 unbelievable tracks per album & filling out the rest with garbage imo
@coolthaunderdog8573 3 жыл бұрын
I'd love for Rivers to get that Orchestra and the band and finish his masterpiece. Songs From The Black Hole 🕳
@1979Weasel 3 жыл бұрын
where to get the sweater? thx
@becauseofyoufahri4510 3 жыл бұрын
@anemaldemomusic8182 3 жыл бұрын
Rivers is a trippy dude...
@12oshinko 3 жыл бұрын
What was it like singing Pink Triangle to a bunch of German kids in 96?
@quornby148 3 жыл бұрын
Is this the full interview
@neilstavern 3 жыл бұрын
Rivers is adorable
@ianhockey10 3 жыл бұрын
Have Jake Ewald and Rivers Cuomo ever been in the same room?
@unagjac890 3 жыл бұрын
Weezer is still making great songs after 27 years...
@Foxentails 2 жыл бұрын
That mustache is solid as steel
@ianrhodes7574 3 жыл бұрын
Orchestra Pinkerton would send me
@stewalters2011 3 жыл бұрын
Aloo Gobi 😁
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