Vic Chesnutt Interview

[eddill100]

@EllOEllproductions

I gave up, a long time ago, expecting the artists I like to all be married to their art in the purist sense. Some of the greatest art has probably been made by people that were more interested in fame, money, sex and staying out of the factory. People like to say it's a recent thing. What were all those professional Brill writers doing. Sitting in a cubicle, whipping out pop songs. We think a lot of them are quite good today.

[eddill100]

@EllOEllproductions :

Don't vomit. What you're talking about is a romantic notion of the arts but not necessarily realistic.

Bieber is probably one of less offensive people who get spoiled by early success. He seems polite enough (in public at least) and may actually have some talent, although not operating in a style that most older people would enjoy. Did Johnny Rotten (Lydon) scam us by joining a "put together" punk band that wound up lasting about 5 minutes and deconstructed. Beats me.

[MckyMseNTarotCrds]

I want to hear the song him and that fat guy were talking about at that party, the one w/ those awesome lyrics. "Leaving my soul! Leaving my soul! and then I drop down like in poetry, dot, dot , dot."

[painxtreme]

@EllOEllproductions What it has become? Ever hear of Pat Boone and Race music? Just because we have a spoiled little brat in the charts doesn't mean there haven't been sicker happenings in the form.

[failingwithin]

@EllOEllproductions Of course if someones goal is to lay chicks every night then he's out of my interest. :)

[failingwithin]

@EllOEllproductions Also, we cannot compare the two individuals. We don't know how Justin Bieber would live if he was in a situation like Vic's. We all have good and bad situations in our lives and in every one of them we try to do our best. For me, success is not derived from how much others appreciate what we do because it's something completely relative. For me success is derived by how happy and proud we are for what we do.

[failingwithin]

@EllOEllproductions Well, I can understand how you feel. People like Vic are heroes to me, but what is music supposed to be, to have became something we appreciate as garbage? Please, don't take this the wrong way. I believe Vic is an inspiration to anyone who truly loves something. Just because Justin Bieber is a success in what he does, whatever this is, it doesn't mean that we have to agree that he is someone we support, therefore I don't try to have a good opinion against him.

[samesamething]

god bless this soul.

[DeckardWill]

Loved Chesnutt's music since his early days.

Missing him.

[tylerpowellpossum]

poor guy. we saw it coming

[xBillyTheKidx]

god damn it all. i am so embarrassed that i am getting into this beautiful man after he has lived his life and has since exited. :((((

[madeyes4u]

@xBillyTheKidx I feel you, but we can't decide when we'll discover new music...So, don't feel so embarassed. The same thing happens to me too!

[thisisourpostrock]

rest in peace you genius<3

[ConsciousAtheos]

Can anyone tell me the name of the album he's discussing?

Thanks.

[joshuatupelotree]

@ConsciousAtheos Not sure if anyone has replied to your question...but the song is Marathon and it's off Vic's North Star Deserter.

[miggysmallz]

what a terrible loss. I can't get him off my mind ever since I heard the terrible news. Wishing there was more stuff on youtube - have already listened to everything there 2x. RIP Vic

[ThiefInLaw]

I think the dot go between medula and oblongata.... Well, it did!

[MyDuvel]

thank you Vic

[QueenElysabeth]

When someone like Vic dies, and you don't find out until later, it just shpws you hpw the ones who are most talented, don't always get their credit in life. I was a huge fan. rest in peace man.

[YaoiHuntressEarth]

I didn't discover this guy until a day or two after he died. It feels like you missed out on so much.

[riverskin]

Heartbroken. Bless you, Vic.

[pavlos999]

R.I.P Vic

[Othaepia]

well ..isn't he the vinny van gough .. of this time....what i am saying is ...I think that anyone who knows music will realize that .....he could write songs like nobodizbizznessssssssss....

he couldn't sell chiclets in Tijuana...but his music was beautiful. thanks Vic

[joeperryforpope]

wow

[xboxplaya420]

r.i.p dude:(

[crushdesign]

I bought AT THE CUT today with no idea he had died. Had a look on the web to find out more about him. Totally shocked! Very sad indeed

[Krillekris]

I feel sorry for him. And also think that it is such a waste to let so much talent goo so early. There should have been another way... RIP

[ordinaryman1982]

He committed suicide.

[ignoranttwat]

I just found out. Fuck. After his last two I was hoping to be hearing a more prolific output.

He was the only person I know of who shared my philosophy on beauty.

Don't think I can speak.

[aiden67]

what was hes philosophy on beauty? is there a song or interview you can share with me? Very curious. Thx

[ignoranttwat]

I'm having to write this for a second because my computer is shit but basically what I said was:

Wikipedia has some stuff, but I wouldn't put it quite like that.

My last comment was wanky but heartfelt.

[YaoiHuntressEarth]

I'd be interested in knowing this philosophy as well.

[Rwareham1013]

Legendary song writter. RIP Vic!

[poddel]

Will miss him and his music, RIP vic!

[IAmKrow]

I hope his sweet soul can rest now. He had enough pain and trouble in his life. Still his death is a huge loss for all music fans.

[lylymad]

R.I.P.

[HGRKzk]

Very inspirational, both in life and death. His smile in this interview makes it even harder to accept that he took his own life. Humble and true indeed. It is a sad thing the most honest, friendly people end up not being able to cope.

[mockymur]

Sobering. Sad. Somehow, triumphant.

You picked an appropriate time to get outa Dodge, Vic. I'll say again the same words that got me fired from my last job: "People aren't getting any nicer out there." Vic, judging from this interview and hearing his heart-piercing songs, was one of the last sensitive "nice" guys left in the music racket. We are all poorer souls, today, for losing him so young. Deep condolences to his friends, family and musical collaborators.

[djdtpacker]

So sad.

The man Was a genious.

RIP

[bobjones864]

Nothing new to say. It's all very sad today.

He's one of those people that I feel connected to that I've never met. Watching this makes me feel the way I felt when Joe Strummer died.

A big loss.

[TeenageWildlife]

rest in peace

[Mjo79]

RIP

[Mjo79]

RIP

[jmhwspmusic]

God bless you, Vic....I hope your soul is at peace...thoughts and prayers to your family and friends....

[script360]

a poet among us...his force was amazing. The timing of his passing resonates for all of us. Thank you Vic, rest in peace.

[warholboy]

Bless you Vic.... It was a pleasure. see you on the otherside....

[funnyfumes]

We love you Vic. You will haunt us 4ever.

[sigmund5]

Michael Stipe had a good interview on NPR tonite about Vic. Besides props for singing/songwriting he said he will remember him for his laugh

[chaallus]

Rest In Peace Vic

[sadiesmama1160]

Thank you for sharing your talent, Vic... Godspeed.

[inmapena]

his eyes were magical...and his voice ...

[Brigette777]

What a humble and 100% real person. Given his adversities, he accomplished so much in life, and he seemed genuinely appreciative. His complete being will be missed dearly, but his spirit will live on through his recorded interviews and songs, via his loving family, friends, and fans.

[sigmund5]

Are there any videos from Little, West of Rome and Is the actor happy?

[ghostoferkrussell]

RIP Vic...

[turnpikesteven]

see you a-round

[maryslovechild]

Rest in peace. :(

[kesceca]

shut up

he's not dead yet

[limeginger]

What is the song at the end of the video?

[limeginger]

Good god why would he kill himself?? RIP dear Vic Chestnutt...

[taylor7979444]

The reports of his death are unconfirmed. Hopefully he pulls through...

[domakesayluc]

RIP

[oysteria]

a sad christmas indeed.

[irtimed]

R.I.P

[badjackbrowning5]

Which oscar winning movie was he in?

[PatKain]

sling blade

[summer4moe]

I love this man! He is one of the greatest song writers

[karaokeyoga]

I appreciate that you've remained alive.

[porchlight70]

Vic is the reason I started writing songs... before I heard him, I was just playing - not creating. If I can ever write a song as brilliant as "Isadora Duncan", I will die a happy man. I was fortunate to meet Vic a few times and for me it was like meeting Dylan.

[Garveergor]

I played at a little party at a little house last year, in Athens, with Vic and Stipe. Cool stuff happens in small, unnoticed places.

[moogy08]

what a cool guy; beautiful music and an interesting life too. thanks for posting this video, i hope more people get to know and love vic and his music :)

[pausebeforedust]

Vic is great. The Atlantic Manor is similar with extreme moments of noise. Both are great songwriters.

[SandroDiDomenico]

"'Your Mamas' Ass'.. but not really more"

Ciao Vic :)

[porkinwitz]

Ciao indeed,......rip vic