the beauty of this man goes beyond his physical appearance, the way he talks about his songwriting and his art really is what makes this man so interesting and "sexy"
I'm confused. Are there really people upset that Sufjan Stevens might be a REAL christian as opposed to someone like Billy Graham or the creepy old man who can leg press 7000 pounds:Pat Robertson? From what I've read, he's not a big fan of THE CHURCH. Though he does look a little silly in the wings, he's a truly great singer/songwriter. I BUY his albums despite being an ATHEIST and despite the wings. If he's a GAY CHRISTIAN, so what? If he's not, so what? He creates beautiful, insightful, heartbreaking work. Michelangelo- probably gay, probably Christian or at least a theist of some sort- big deal. Michelangelo's work- BIG DEAL.
+Steve DiBattiste As someone who never cared much about religion, I have always felt like Christianity has a very nice mysticism, I get that entering a cathedral even if I never read the Bible. Sufjan being christian adds a further layer of depth to his music, and I appreciate it a lot.
My Friend shared Sufjan Stevens music with me a few moons back and I fell in love with his Story and how his Music is like listening to his Autobiography thru the lyrics ~ Thank you my Friend for sharing his Music with me ~ What a treat it was to listen to him and knowing now that he is from my Home State ~ May GOD Continue to Bless You One Day At A Time ~ Peace from Above ~ Sleep Well ~ My Friend...
Thank you for posting this. I agree that his music is going in a symphonic direction. I think he could compose something classical. He's very intelligent and articulate in addition to being a wacky genius. I can't wait for him to put more music out, because everything he does fascinates and moves me, including his interviews, amazingly enough.
awesome interview....i think the same way about song writing and he helped me explore/understand those ideas better..i love when the interviewer gets them to talk about their song-writing and approach thx sufjan
"I think my music is going in a symphonic direction...I'm really not sure if I have the skill or the capacity to do so." And then about two years later comes The BQE. Congrats friend.
I really enjoy and am moved by Sufjan Stevens' work. But after reading through the comments, I was disturbed to see him practically deified. He's a very talented and insightful artist- but are any of you folks a friend of his, a band-mate, an ex? No. And even if you were or are, deification is a disservice- in my opinion- to an artist.
Deification? People always heavily compliment the artists they love. Music produces such strong feelings in people, and so all the praise is just people trying to share how much they value his music. Praise be to our Holy Father Sufjan.
No word of an tour. Hopefully he will release a new album first and then go on a tour but there hasn't been much news on what he is working on right now.
he's such a brilliant guy. you can tell he puts so much heart and thought and soul into his music. i love how he compares detroit to his stepsibling, that's kind of cute.
Why are so many people so passionately, profoundly determined to prove that ... he ... is ... not ... gay? Why is it necessary to be absolutely sure 24 hours a day that Sufjan Stevens is 101% heterosexual? I don't get it. Is it really necessary to know that a singer is heterosexual in order to enjoy his music?? Is only music by heterosexuals worth listening to? I can't figure this thing out.
This was after a concert on the show Austin City Limits 2006-11-04. I don't know where the room is, as I'm in Australia but I downloaded the whole concert on emule.
i can not believe he has so little music theory, his harmonies and chordal progressions are genius, and i love his use of texture, especially in out of egypt
He's so cute; I never knew that! I was intro'd to his Illinoise album a couple years ago and became a fan but never looked up a visual. He looks like a kid-brother to Gavin Rossdale...
Sufjan is beautiful in every aspect he's shared with us. Speaking only for myself, I feel a connection with him because of the way he is soft spoken, thoughtful, and how his lyrics are so beautiful, conflicted, filled with pain and joy. In my experience, people I identify with in this manner, who are reserved about their private love life, are gay. I'm gay. I do not mean to demean him in anyway. People who think that this speculation is mean-spirited should reevaluate their own prejudices.
@starkDeath I can see how you would think he's self-absorbed here, but he does make the point that he uses personal history as a starting point because he feels it's the most reliable. He always works with lots of people and having been lucky enough to have seen him live in Dublin, he was fun and outgoing and very warm. But as a true artist, he must be introspective too, don't you think?
He started with Marzuki. his music is amazing, but with Marzuki he equally shared creative prowess with other incredible musicians like Shannon Stephens, Jamie Kempkers and Matt Haseltine. Since then he seems focused on himself. too bad, cuz he was such a nice guy to chat with.
Hey... if you guys like Sufjan, you should check out David Michael Stith. He's already done remixes for My Brightest Diamond and stuff. He just recently got signed to Sufjan's record label, so you probably will all know of him soon.
yeah that was like less than 2 months ago, but before that he had no presence on the internet at all, i wouldn't be surprised if he abandons his tumblr after the christmas tour finishes anyway cuz it seems as though he only used it to advertise his new christmas album
@mouthbeats11l2l His music is heavily influenced by Biblical and spiritual concepts, but I know of other artists who are inspired by religious literature/folklore in their musical lives yet lead personal lives absent of strong religious/spiritual preference. Also, if Sufjan Stevens is indeed Christian, it's just as possible that he is gay; vice-versa. Homosexuality and Christianity shouldn't be mutually exclusive.
@plica06 I came to that conclusion by listening to several of his songs such as Oh God Where Are You Now, Seven Swans, Vito's Ordination Song, For the Widows In Paradise..., and God'll Ne'er Let You Down.
He doesn't think he has the capacity to write symphonic pieces??? The B.Q.E. is an incredible symphonic piece with 7 movements and a View-Master reel! Was he kidding? What an inspiring songwriter, wish i could write half as good as him.
Yeah I can see what you mean, but I think that sort of watered-down-ness is part of his style, it's kind of set back sort of like a place that's always safe I guess, I respect that he doesn't do a lot of random wackiness, he seems very true to his sound
Who gives a rip? Are any of you internet people asking him for a date to the prom? Truth is subjective. Poetic license reigns. Long live Pickeral Lake! Go Northmen! Let's hear it for the Harbor Light kids! Huzzah!
My god he's so beautiful.
Yeah, he really is.
So I just discovered his music and I wanted to find my favorite song he sings live, and I MUST say…I was taken aback how stunningly pretty he is.
dude he is one of a kind. i mean, who talks in a genuinely serious tone with wings on their back? he's amazing.
Does anyone else feel like they are about to weep when he speaks? I want to be Sufjan Stevens when I grow up.
I love sufjans music
its so weird to hear him not singing lol
It makes me oddly happy knowing this comment exists,, thank u Rob
the beauty of this man goes beyond his physical appearance, the way he talks about his songwriting and his art really is what makes this man so interesting and "sexy"
no way! I have the same outfit.
U dress like shit
does he sleep with the wings on?
yes
I'm confused. Are there really people upset that Sufjan Stevens might be a REAL christian as opposed to someone like Billy Graham or the creepy old man who can leg press 7000 pounds:Pat Robertson? From what I've read, he's not a big fan of THE CHURCH. Though he does look a little silly in the wings, he's a truly great singer/songwriter. I BUY his albums despite being an ATHEIST and despite the wings. If he's a GAY CHRISTIAN, so what? If he's not, so what? He creates beautiful, insightful, heartbreaking work. Michelangelo- probably gay, probably Christian or at least a theist of some sort- big deal. Michelangelo's work- BIG DEAL.
You got that right, dude.
+Steve DiBattiste As someone who never cared much about religion, I have always felt like Christianity has a very nice mysticism, I get that entering a cathedral even if I never read the Bible. Sufjan being christian adds a further layer of depth to his music, and I appreciate it a lot.
+Ransom Lewis I usually distrust and even dislike evangelists but I always thought Billy Graham was probably sincere.
Amen
Facts🙌
He's so humble :')
I love him, his music just seriously amazes me and always just relaxes me.
My Friend shared Sufjan Stevens music with me a few moons back and I fell in love with his Story and how his Music is like listening to his Autobiography thru the lyrics ~ Thank you my Friend for sharing his Music with me ~ What a treat it was to listen to him and knowing now that he is from my Home State ~ May GOD Continue to Bless You One Day At A Time ~ Peace from Above ~ Sleep Well ~ My Friend...
Thank you for posting this. I agree that his music is going in a symphonic direction. I think he could compose something classical. He's very intelligent and articulate in addition to being a wacky genius. I can't wait for him to put more music out, because everything he does fascinates and moves me, including his interviews, amazingly enough.
He did a film score - check out the BQE
I found it after my post above and think its really good.
Thank you, this is beautiful.
Yeah, it is!
I love this mentality and his confidence
I can really relate to the things he says about story writing. To make it feel "real" you have to use your own life and experiences
Unless you’re Bob Dylan I guess 😊
he right now is reminding me of steve carrell
woww i can relate so much to the way he describes his music writing :o pretty much all of it
This is my favorite video on all of youtube
awesome interview. this is the first one i've seen of sufjan, and i love it. :]
So thoughtful and authentic.
beautiful
awesome interview....i think the same way about song writing and he helped me explore/understand those ideas better..i love when the interviewer gets them to talk about their song-writing and approach thx sufjan
love love love
"I think my music is going in a symphonic direction...I'm really not sure if I have the skill or the capacity to do so." And then about two years later comes The BQE. Congrats friend.
i have to say...this man is probably the most talented artist out today. pound for fuckin pound.
I really enjoy and am moved by Sufjan Stevens' work. But after reading through the comments, I was disturbed to see him practically deified. He's a very talented and insightful artist- but are any of you folks a friend of his, a band-mate, an ex? No. And even if you were or are, deification is a disservice- in my opinion- to an artist.
Steve DiBattiste there should be more people like you who realize this.
I don't know, I just have a massive crush on him
@@vvv-zo9ps Not on him. On your idea of him.
Deification?
People always heavily compliment the artists they love. Music produces such strong feelings in people, and so all the praise is just people trying to share how much they value his music.
Praise be to our Holy Father Sufjan.
You make me so happy.
No word of an tour. Hopefully he will release a new album first and then go on a tour but there hasn't been much news on what he is working on right now.
he's such a brilliant guy. you can tell he puts so much heart and thought and soul into his music. i love how he compares detroit to his stepsibling, that's kind of cute.
sufjan is the man, this guy changed my world
well, when we're dead we'll all have wings; we won't need legs to stand!
Why are so many people so passionately, profoundly determined to prove that ... he ... is ... not ... gay? Why is it necessary to be absolutely sure 24 hours a day that Sufjan Stevens is 101% heterosexual? I don't get it. Is it really necessary to know that a singer is heterosexual in order to enjoy his music?? Is only music by heterosexuals worth listening to? I can't figure this thing out.
I think it is important for some of the more old fashioned aspects of the Church. They weak people of course.
What u saying
Couldn’t care less
I'm in LOVE
those wings are pretty AWESOME!!!!!!!!!
an amazing album :]
This was after a concert on the show Austin City Limits 2006-11-04. I don't know where the room is, as I'm in Australia but I downloaded the whole concert on emule.
i can not believe he has so little music theory, his harmonies and chordal progressions are genius, and i love his use of texture, especially in out of egypt
He's so cute; I never knew that! I was intro'd to his Illinoise album a couple years ago and became a fan but never looked up a visual. He looks like a kid-brother to Gavin Rossdale...
"Enjoy it while it lasts...." Still up here in 2021.
as an aside though i did used to be a fan. i wore out my copy of erland oye's 'dj kicks'. it was fantastic.
so eloquent too!
he so beautiful
I agree with you. He is a very talented musician.
this guy can make boo boo sound great lol
i think he's so lovely
Sufjan is beautiful in every aspect he's shared with us.
Speaking only for myself, I feel a connection with him because of the way he is soft spoken, thoughtful, and how his lyrics are so beautiful, conflicted, filled with pain and joy. In my experience, people I identify with in this manner, who are reserved about their private love life, are gay. I'm gay. I do not mean to demean him in anyway.
People who think that this speculation is mean-spirited should reevaluate their own prejudices.
@starkDeath I can see how you would think he's self-absorbed here, but he does make the point that he uses personal history as a starting point because he feels it's the most reliable. He always works with lots of people and having been lucky enough to have seen him live in Dublin, he was fun and outgoing and very warm. But as a true artist, he must be introspective too, don't you think?
He is so... inspiring....
I love how he doesn't try you know? He's just amazing. ah!
this video was on the PBS website for a long time.
He started with Marzuki. his music is amazing, but with Marzuki he equally shared creative prowess with other incredible musicians like Shannon Stephens, Jamie Kempkers and Matt Haseltine. Since then he seems focused on himself. too bad, cuz he was such a nice guy to chat with.
hey yeah, a little!
he looks like an angel in every way haha
SUFJAN STEVENS IS AN UNDERRATED GOD
You can just tell he's a genius by looking at him.
I like this interview. He's very articulate and doesn't seem like he'll overdoes on heroin next week.
Yes, the was after the show I believe.
Hahahah click on the "Add Music" Button by the captions and resolution...
He does. I'll send you a link where you can read a lot of it.
Soof the Goof in... Let's Go to Illinoise (Just Madge and the Boise)
he's so intelligent and articulate. oi.
was the uniform for one of his tours.
i was referring to sufjans impeccable beauty aswell to be honest
HAVE MY BABIES!!!!!!!!!!
please find me someone more perfect than sufjan if you can its not possible thank you
I was noticing that too :)
Hey... if you guys like Sufjan, you should check out David Michael Stith. He's already done remixes for My Brightest Diamond and stuff. He just recently got signed to Sufjan's record label, so you probably will all know of him soon.
yeah that was like less than 2 months ago, but before that he had no presence on the internet at all, i wouldn't be surprised if he abandons his tumblr after the christmas tour finishes anyway cuz it seems as though he only used it to advertise his new christmas album
go oboe whooooooooot
DETROIT ROCK CITY BABY!!!!!!!!!!!! Detroit is one of the best indie rock scenes around!
@mouthbeats11l2l His music is heavily influenced by Biblical and spiritual concepts, but I know of other artists who are inspired by religious literature/folklore in their musical lives yet lead personal lives absent of strong religious/spiritual preference. Also, if Sufjan Stevens is indeed Christian, it's just as possible that he is gay; vice-versa. Homosexuality and Christianity shouldn't be mutually exclusive.
lewl.
He's the head songbird. That's the reason for the wings. Sounds funny/strange but that's definitely the thought behind it.
@plica06 I came to that conclusion by listening to several of his songs such as Oh God Where Are You Now, Seven Swans, Vito's Ordination Song, For the Widows In Paradise..., and God'll Ne'er Let You Down.
OMG! He smiles! At 3:22!!!
@pedro4lola
I wouldn't even take it off when I have to sleep. Those wings are awesome.
He doesn't think he has the capacity to write symphonic pieces??? The B.Q.E. is an incredible symphonic piece with 7 movements and a View-Master reel! Was he kidding? What an inspiring songwriter, wish i could write half as good as him.
@theboywiththecoin -their is a youtube video of his wedding and a woman is in the icon photo ill view it next
I want that shirt. Where do you get a shirt like that?
@starkDeath
I see is a shame he has potential yet he is not going as far as he does.
@ridemyspiral thanks! haha I'm like that in a nut shell.
@NightRanger77 No, that photo shoot was staged. That is not his wife or children but I think that image is what confuses a lot of people.
Yeah I can see what you mean, but I think that sort of watered-down-ness is part of his style, it's kind of set back sort of like a place that's always safe I guess, I respect that he doesn't do a lot of random wackiness, he seems very true to his sound
he got a tumblr though and updates it a lot
sufjan.com
How is that not something to get excited about?
@oywidapoodles he said "symphonic direction". :)
i wish i had wings = D
i want that shirt! Someone please tell me what in the world that shirt is or where to get it.
His dad is Greek and his mother in Lithuanian..or maybe the other way around.
This dude is so freaking cool!!!!! And he's a Christian too!!!! BONUS!
Fuck religion, bitch
@@user-zg4lp4ep4t Don’t be like that, dude.
@@seanmatthewking it's true, i'm sorry ;(
I want that shirt! Someone tell me what kind of shirt that is.
look up kings of convenience
@homogenic97
Odds are hey made it. He's that awesome.
It's like....an adult boy scout uniform.
he looks as if he still were in highschool, it's hard to believe he plays about 20 musical instruments
YAWN
its cuz he's rely smart
Who gives a rip? Are any of you internet people asking him for a date to the prom? Truth is subjective. Poetic license reigns. Long live Pickeral Lake! Go Northmen! Let's hear it for the Harbor Light kids! Huzzah!
i wanna feel his eyebrows
love sufjan, but the wings?
@laxgoalie5115 It's not autobiographical, but yes, it's about a boy and a girl.