He is a real genious of songwriting and performing! He was born to make music just like Beethoven was!!! (AND He got a nice looking too) :) JUST AMAZING.
wow, he's so great. love the songwriting. lyrics are awesome and mean something. i mean, i love the stupid songs, but his songs are about something and he took the time to sit down and put what hes feeling into words, into song. LOVE ROB THOMAS
That's so funny to hear him talk about the vowel sounds at 1:20. I've always written songs the same way! It's like, you may not even have any idea what you're wanting to write about, but certain phrases or vocal sounds just want to come out with certain melodies. Glad to hear I'm not alone in this!
This interview puts into words what being a writer for me feels like. I love having a idea or dream, getting a blank piece of paper and writing down a poem or verse. It's a rush.
I made it myself in a hotel lobby in London a few years back. It took about 30mins to shoot, during which Rob actually did try and finish writing a song he was working on.
This is why I love Rob Thomas and Matchbox Twenty. And this is why I will always love Rob Thomas and Matchbox Twenty. "...down to the and's and the if's, and the or's..." Just perfect.
i love what he says at the end. it takes some guts to "put oneself out on the line" like he said. good thing he is talented because otherwise he'd be in a crap club like he said. and im glad he took the risk and became successful.....i love his songs! Thanks for sharing this!
I always had so many questions I had wanted to ask him about his songwriting but when I met him (twice!)I couldn't even remember my name let alone any questions that I actually wanted to ask! He's so hot (and friendly, funny, sexy etc etc etc)!!
On You Tube you can also find his version of the song Time After Time. Better than the original in my opinion. That's not the only one, people have posted videos of him doing other covers though I can't recall them off the top of my head. Check out his Time After Time; it's amazing.
If you look at the notebook in the beginning he is writing the lyrics to "Tired"... which is a song that was written way back in the Tabitha's Secret days. Odd.
I have a 512MB mp3 player and it has 44 Songs with his voice on it =) including smooth with santana These little wonders for disney without cant let you go, the only song he ever wrote which I cannot stand
I always sit at school and write songs I listen to my mp3 and any song I listen I just start writing and writing and all theae ideas and feelings then I do the melody later
he went to lake Brantley high school. he graduated to years after my dad. my dad went to lake brantley high school. my dad knows this rob thomas. he isnt that hard to find but he is hard to contact.
rob thomas is so inspirational for me. im like the same exact person as him, im 16 and i play guitar and sing, and i just write songs in school all day. its funny that he said he only hoped to get laid by playing piano, cause im pretty much putting everything on the line for music write now. education dwon the toilet, so i better make it :)
I can totally relate to him there! I am good at nearly nothing and I don't know much that would help me get laid but I don't think writing novels gets you laid either!
yeah rob is intelligent, clearly gifted and he loves what he does....i don't think he's doing it just to get laid, i think like he says, he could write songs for noone but himself
Who are you or anyone to say which music is bad (or good)? It's nothing more than an opinion. And why do you even care if the masses feel such emotional reaction to this music? Music is meant to be felt. If someone is moved by a song or can relate to the lyrics... good for them! Lack of maturity is when someone degrades other because they share a different opinion and as I mentioned... it's all opinion. Even yours about chord progression, counterpoint, inversions.
@n3ss3lhauf It's a cigarette, not crystal meth. About 45 million adults in the United States currently smoke cigarettes. I personally don't like cigarettes and I think they're rather disgusting, but if cigarettes are the only thing he smokes I think we're okay!
Yeah, putting yourself in front of everyone, there's going to be people who don't like you and people who do. Hopefully the people who like you give you enough money so you can retire young and move to Tahiti.
Greatest song writer of our time
+Travis Lange hardly good yes greatest of our time that's a stretch no offence
+Daniel Adams Agreed.
Got that right 🤭
I have seen this several times before but always laugh at the "...you don't know me but we sold a shit-load of records" line.
Bradley Smith agree!
Wow 15 years ago. 2022 here, I’ve been listening to this man since 1999.
He is a real genious of songwriting and performing! He was born to make music just like Beethoven was!!! (AND He got a nice looking too) :) JUST AMAZING.
Real music = Rob Thomas
Rob Thomas is the man. When I think of talented singer song writers people Chris Carabba and ROb Thomas come to mind.
wow, he's so great. love the songwriting. lyrics are awesome and mean something. i mean, i love the stupid songs, but his songs are about something and he took the time to sit down and put what hes feeling into words, into song. LOVE ROB THOMAS
His voice, the way he dances, his eyes glare with sensitivity, sadness & meaning... everything about Rob is AMAZINGLY TALENTED, FUN & sexy❤️
I used to doodle, write stories, or write song lyrics in class when I was younger! Still do write song lyrics! Love writing them!💕💕
That's so funny to hear him talk about the vowel sounds at 1:20. I've always written songs the same way! It's like, you may not even have any idea what you're wanting to write about, but certain phrases or vocal sounds just want to come out with certain melodies. Glad to hear I'm not alone in this!
Always admired Rob..interesting to hear him speak! Keep up the great work of helping us understand creative people! :) Jack
This interview puts into words what being a writer for me feels like. I love having a idea or dream, getting a blank piece of paper and writing down a poem or verse. It's a rush.
I love Rob Thomas! He's amazing. His work is so intense. I wish him and everyone else good luck if should they decide to quit smoking.
He has got such a soothing voice even when he's just speaking, Rob is honestly an amazing man, his wife is very special
his music always makes me feel better when im down :]
Amen
This Guy is The Best Lyric writer ever. I have all their songs.
My God i Love Guys especially with this hairstyle😘💋😘💋😘
Writing is only one of the best therapeutic outlets there is he's right about it I write short stories and poetry
I love you Rob my brother in spirit
rob's and matchbox 20 songs are all so amazing!!! :D
i love rob thomas!! :D good interview. i hope 2 do the same as a writer someday. :D great vid.
Real music writing Rob! Keep on writing...
Ooh...THX 4 POSTING THIS VIDEO!! It' very interesting to know how Rob writes songs...especially if I think of how awsome they are...Luv Rob
I made it myself in a hotel lobby in London a few years back. It took about 30mins to shoot, during which Rob actually did try and finish writing a song he was working on.
Sgt Pepper Thanks for putting this video on here I love Rob Thomas his music 🎶 his wife family everything
This is why I love Rob Thomas and Matchbox Twenty. And this is why I will always love Rob Thomas and Matchbox Twenty.
"...down to the and's and the if's, and the or's..."
Just perfect.
How beautiful. Songwriting is beautiful.
speachless.
He really is something specail.
Love this guy!
I really respect Rob cause I can kinda relate,not being interested in anything but music.Just putting yourself on the line to do what you love.
i love what he says at the end. it takes some guts to "put oneself out on the line" like he said. good thing he is talented because otherwise he'd be in a crap club like he said. and im glad he took the risk and became successful.....i love his songs! Thanks for sharing this!
I always had so many questions I had wanted to ask him about his songwriting but when I met him (twice!)I couldn't even remember my name let alone any questions that I actually wanted to ask! He's so hot (and friendly, funny, sexy etc etc etc)!!
On You Tube you can also find his version of the song Time After Time. Better than the original in my opinion. That's not the only one, people have posted videos of him doing other covers though I can't recall them off the top of my head. Check out his Time After Time; it's amazing.
sweet! finally got this video working again, thanks!
If you look at the notebook in the beginning he is writing the lyrics to "Tired"... which is a song that was written way back in the Tabitha's Secret days. Odd.
i love this guy
i never knew he smoked. but still he and matchbox 20 rocks!
he's the best! Awesome!
Awesome, thanks for sharing!
rob is just freakin hot man!!
Man, he can write good lyrics . . .
I have a 512MB mp3 player and it has 44 Songs with his voice on it =)
including
smooth with santana
These little wonders for disney
without cant let you go, the only song he ever wrote which I cannot stand
Rob Thomas = the coolest guy on earth
more...where can I here more??
Well put if I may say so myself...I understand completly
Holy shit. He's such a friking god, I could listen to him sing his grocery list with some guitar chords thrown in and be having the time of my life.
I always sit at school and write songs I listen to my mp3 and any song I listen I just start writing and writing and all theae ideas and feelings then I do the melody later
Love my Rob. There's no better guy in the world to have there for life advice lol
at 1:19 mark, The Song he's writing is "Tired" from Tabitha's Secret.
Very good, enjoyed that!
I would like him to stop smoking because I wish him health and a long, long life! What a tragedy it would be if he became sick!
his voice is just like Henry Rollins voice
This is my first comment on a youtube board:
Way to go kid.
I agree with what he says
no!! rob is rob... you're the best rob!!! we hope to matchbox 20 :D
he went to lake Brantley high school. he graduated to years after my dad. my dad went to lake brantley high school. my dad knows this rob thomas. he isnt that hard to find but he is hard to contact.
He's a very sexy man and his talent is super huge and radiates through his sexiness. I agree with you totally.
Sgt. pepper do u have more Rob Thomas early interviews 🙏🏻
where can i get the whole video of this??thank u! happy new year!
i second that!!!;)
rob thomas is so inspirational for me. im like the same exact person as him, im 16 and i play guitar and sing, and i just write songs in school all day. its funny that he said he only hoped to get laid by playing piano, cause im pretty much putting everything on the line for music write now. education dwon the toilet, so i better make it :)
OMG you are so right..lol He is the only man who makes smoking look sexy! LOVE HIM!
@jimiydoorshamelech what does this have to do with squat?
Hey wallismovie, thanks for sharing this, it's very inspiring. Rob is my Soulmate. Where can I find this clip? :-)
This is incredible! Do you think I would be permitted to put it up on my myspace page?
love youu
did you record this your self?
I can totally relate to him there! I am good at nearly nothing and I don't know much that would help me get laid but I don't think writing novels gets you laid either!
It was suppose to be a nonsmoking video..When was this video made lol
What song was he working on? Is it one that he actually came out with??
YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!lol
yeah rob is intelligent, clearly gifted and he loves what he does....i don't think he's doing it just to get laid, i think like he says, he could write songs for noone but himself
@DavePerry2012 I think your comment is soooo funny, it really made me giggle.
@orchard5656 AGREED! he is awesome!
@Andy Valdez Wow sorry to be so late to respond, but you just listed my 3 favorite men ever
Great interview. If you look closely at his notebook he's writing the words to "Tired", a rare b-side off of Matchbox's first album.
have you written any songs??
Who are you or anyone to say which music is bad (or good)? It's nothing more than an opinion. And why do you even care if the masses feel such emotional reaction to this music? Music is meant to be felt. If someone is moved by a song or can relate to the lyrics... good for them! Lack of maturity is when someone degrades other because they share a different opinion and as I mentioned... it's all opinion. Even yours about chord progression, counterpoint, inversions.
Yes. I have written tons of songs. Some are garbage, but some are pretty good, I think. That's just how it goes...
What's this from??
You can here more write hear!
i hate his music, but its cool to see someone rewarded for their creative efforts
hahaha he's so right about the "song writers language" not speaking english..just vowels and sounds haha
Which one?...you posted like three or so
★★★★★!!
@n3ss3lhauf It's a cigarette, not crystal meth. About 45 million adults in the United States currently smoke cigarettes. I personally don't like cigarettes and I think they're rather disgusting, but if cigarettes are the only thing he smokes I think we're okay!
Roughmatch I love Rob Thomas music so much that I can't get enough of his music. I started listening to him back in 2015.
excuse you....
(I like you picture of ten by the way)
wow i feel stupid....i totally read that in the wrong way.....omg sorry
omg, i fucking hate writing lyrics
I LOVE HIM!!! but why is he somoking? :(
Still love him!
Yeah, putting yourself in front of everyone, there's going to be people who don't like you and people who do. Hopefully the people who like you give you enough money so you can retire young and move to Tahiti.
why woul;d u write a bad song unless u need it for a fillin
he will smoke, if he wants to smoke.. writing a comment won't do anything haha :/
Stopping smoking will be a lot easier for him ... once he loses a lung. I don't like how this video seems to glamorize smoking.
haha that's funny. but smoking is bad for you
yes but he still smokes
i luv his voice but he needs to stop smoking b4 he fucks it up...then he'd really have nothing else to do.
not Really
who cares if he smokes
he is cute but the cigerette is not!