If you're in the UK, Australia or New Zealand and fancy coming to see me live, all the dates we're playing are here: www.thedarknesslive.com/tour-dates/
I remember seeing Tom from Keane in an interview, and he had warned them not to ask anything about you, or his time in the priory, lo and behold they asked him about you and the priory and he walked out. Class👌
I was never a big Darkness fan, just not my genre, but.....you're definately one of the most genuine and likable people on youtube. Almost enough to make me consider spandex......almost.
Same here, I always considered them as a 1 hit wonder, which obviously they aren't. Likewise, I love his channel and his insights, he is so easy to listen to, nice English accent, easy on the ears. He seems so intelligent, witty and engaging.
How is it possible for anyone to not like the darkness??? I can't compute that. I remember when I believe in a thing called love first dropped, my instant reaction was " thank fuck for the darkness"!
I think this is something that takes time to be honest with you. Dare I say an age thing? Like the older I've gotten the less shitty I feel about myself and the more empathetic I feel, it will happen.
This has to be my all time favorite channel. I’ve caught myself singing along with your opening lol. I hate talking about my mental health issues as well. It’s just hard to open up to anyone actually. When others like you admit having it as well kinda makes me feel like I’m not alone
The thing that always brings me back to this channel, other than love of very Partridge style comedy and Justin's musical prowess, is how kind he is. He comes across as just the nicest person, which I figure has been moulded out of the life he's lead. A real lovely and considerate bloke
Hey Justin, I've been sober 4 years and I started playing guitar again, I love you man you're such a gem, your band rocks hard and your songs are fun to play, and your channel is great. Brilliant 🤓
Just saw your name added to the L.A. Taylor Hawkins concert and I am so excited! I couldn’t imagine them pulling it off without you, you were so integral to the U.K. concert.
Everybody keeps saying how "kind" Justin seems, and I'm not saying he's NOT because I'm sure he is, but it's just funny to me because I've watched dozens of these videos and he literally doesn't interact with even ONE other human being in any of them 😂 WHO is he being kind to? He's just relaxed and affable and has a great personality. What exactly do y'all think kindness IS?
Thanks so much, Justin! I love all your positivity, and everything you do! If you ever want a video idea, I think a closet tour would be cool. I can only imagine all your fabulous outfits. #styleicon
Hi Justin. I have bullemia and to hear you speak about it and to relate with you has been a nice source of comfort to know others have struggled with this too. I hope you are keeping well yourself 👏
Yeah hearing about Justin's bulimia back in the day helped me a lot too. Fortunately I worked through some problems in therapy and that's mostly in my past now. Sounds like you're still suffering though, so I hope you're coping okay and find a way to recover soon.
@@saucers4eyes695 thanks mate, its something I have improved upon with therapy but I cannot say I am fully recovered as of yet. All a process and conversations like this help a lot. Thank you 😁
@@CallMehXiLe Yeah it's all a process, nothing is permanent so you'll get through it eventually :) And you're right, conversation and communication is very important, good not to button it all up. Take care!
Justin here is a question for the next Q & A: for your upcoming solo album will you feel less genre-bound than you are with the Darkness? With your versatile voice and obvious appreciation of a wide range of musical styles, I wonder if you have a wheelhouse that you haven’t discovered yet.
ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-FOLthJnrdEY.html Bit of JHawks legendarily great Darkness hiatus band Hot Leg.. for those who want something a bit different...
Love the channel and amazing job with the Taylor Hawkins tribute show. In a previous video on guitar solos you mention your admiration for Nuno Bettencourt’s playing. Would love to hear you talk about that a bit more whether it’s an Extreme/Nuno dedicated video or in a comments day video. Cheers!
“So Long” is the first song I learned on guitar! 😁 only basic chords, as I’ve not been playing long, but I bloody love that song! It’s powerful and sorrowful and incredibly beautiful and the pause in the second verse before “or maybe her eyes were blue” makes me laugh every single time! Your “stupid double entendres” absolutely do not ruin anything, Justin! I keep finding new ones in Darkness songs and wondering if they’re intended or not, so its nice to know they’re deliberate! Absolutely love them! Your lyrics are the best! 💖🥰🥰🥰
@@richiep3520 I haven’t heard that song yet, it’s on one of the 3 albums I’m missing, but I just looked up the lyrics and now I know I’ve got to get Pinewood Smile next based solely on “We are all but a bubble and squeak! In the frying pan, the frying pan of life”. 🤦🏻♀️😂😂😂 Damn it, Justin! I was trying not to buy more CD’s until October but Amazon, here I come…
What a gorgeous room, love that fireplace. The stuffed cockerel, was that your favourite bird? Please do not ever feel that you have to make things in your life public. Speaking for myself only, it is none of my business. I'm here because I have a passion for music and learning about music. Thank you for your videos, Jus 💖
Justin, I have to say I quite adore the way you break matters down and banter about them. Being music, interviews or general life situations...its brilliant, thank you!
I love what you bring to this channel, Justin. It's real, frank and entertaining. It sounds self serving, but that you for getting sober - it inspires me.
I really love your channel, easily one of my favorite! Each video is a feelgood moment. Not only i am a fan of your music but i have a lot of respect for your point of views that you share threw your videos. Greetings from France 🤘
I don't even want to comment on this program it's brilliant & perfect already like a fine wine. I will kick back & enjoy the show. Good day to you sir.
Hi Justin, I had never heard of the Darkness until 2016 when my UK boss introduced me to you. My 2 favorite songs are Get your hands off of my woman and Black Shuck. You have made a fan for life from Texas!
I discovered your channel recently, and listening to you, responding to comments and giving your opinions, with such honesty and good heart and humour, it's like meditation. It feels so good listening to you. Keep up the good work.
It is important that men do talk about mental health issues. It is not always easy and I would rather suppress any issues hoping they will simply go away. I have learned they simply resurface somewhere else. I love what you do here. Phil
Hi Justin, I just wanted to say thank you to you! Finding these awesome videos has inspired me to play guitar again! I have struggled with my mental health over the past few years and have found playing The Darkness’ songs on guitar really lifts my mood and helps! So again, Thank you so so much! 😊
So Long is a beautiful song Justin. I have to say I love every track on Motorheart theres's not a bad one on there!! Eastbound feels special for me. My daughter and I always sing along when were driving east to visit family and friends out in the darkest depths of Lincolnshire! :D
Just started watching this channel a day or so ago and so glad I came across it (thank you oh wise and glorious algorithm) . Was a big fan of The Darkness when they first came out and was grateful to see you managed to rejoin the band and I look forward to catching up on your catalogue.
I like to think of Hotleg's album as being Justin's solo work .. maybe that's rough on the other band members who likely contributed in places ... would love to have a new JH solo album 💖
Never a major fan but recently I have realised how many good memories come flooding back when hear the darkness tunes and its haunting lol....thanks for the emotional satnav Mr Hawkins
Thanks for answering my question Justin (and the producer for putting it forward). I appreciate your honesty and way with words. Ironically, Permission to land came out just after a bout of mental health issues I was having. Your songs were uplifting and catchy. Thanks again. You're a top bloke.
You are truly amazing dude, I could sit and listen to you on here for hours, how about doing a Q & A and play your guitar and show us a few riffs n solos. Love watching you play x
Have you ever had a song blow up in popularity that you didn't expect? Vice versa, have you ever had a song that you thought was going to be a hit but had a more mild reception that you were expecting? Absolutely love the channel and "I Believe in a Thing Called Love" is my go to karaoke song!
I would like to see Justin Hawkins and Nick Cave interview each other, and then do some sort of musical improvisation together. It would be two enlightened and self aware, but deeply contrasting minds meeting each other. Yet I still think they have a lot in common. Contrasting struggles that they work through. Just putting a worm in your ear, boys.
I've often wondered about the "cosplay" question myself, but from the other perspective. I've found as a casual musician it's still possible for me to enjoy playing other people's songs that may speak to an experience I haven't lived, just because of empathy. I think if you genuinely feel the feeling you're trying to convey while making your art then people will pick up on it and feel the same way while engaging with it, even if they haven't lived the same experience. By that same token, I appreciate when people try to empathise with my life, even if they haven't lived it. As long as it's done in good faith and not just to pander to an audience (Kid Rock), then it's fine.
Yano, im surprised more genuine stars haven't followed this format. You didnt reinvent the wheel here, but in another way... you did. Take care my dude :D
I agree with this as a general rule, but it’s definitely one with lots of exceptions. Example - and I don’t think I am definitively right or wrong on this - I find it totally disingenuous for Oasis to continue talking about the plight of the working-class 4 or 5 albums down the line as they made it big at a very young age. They didn’t experience the working class life much at all. However, I am happy for Sleaford Mods to continue to talk about the working class experience, as they lived that life until they were pushing 50. They’ve got years of real world experience to draw from. I guess it’s really down to context and circumstance
A few weeks ago Justin did an episode on some singer/songwriter who died young (Bob something?). He sang a small bit of one of the songs and I went all gooey. Justin, throw in some of those songs on the solo album!
Just spent my saturday evening looking for that episode and boy was I wrong about basically all the facts!! It was Secret heart by Ron Sexsmith. And Justins version was still frickin' awesome!!
Hi Justin, quiet subscriber here! Silent and creepy? Lol! So I am commenting now just to thank you cause I enjoy your videos oh and Melbourne! I have tickets. I cannot wait. Thank you ❤ \m/ Rock on
Every middle-aged American knows the children's television presenter Mr Rogers from when they were a kid. I still need a Mr Rogers and you're him. Thank you
I love your audience Justin. What an eclectic bunch of intelligent, humorous, musically inspired, kind spirited humans. Your have a boomerang effect...cheers Melbourne Australia. 🙏🌏💙
You're very generous Justin 😊 As someone who has also experienced mental illness over the years, your interview with JR felt incredibly voyeuristic,. Of course open conversations about mental health should be taking place but I just wish there wasn't such a seemingly fine line in the media between raising awareness and satisfying a mawkish curiosity about those in the public eye for 'our' entertainment/ consumption... Big love to you, your channel is amazing and manages to keep me sane-ish 😂
Any plans to rock out across the pond? Come ON! Indianapolis, Chicago, St. Louis, Louisville, Columbus….I’ll happily drive to any of these locations!! ❤️🇬🇧✌🏼
Hi Justin, I first saw the Darkness at a Virgin Megastore gig in Glasgow and loved it. Some time later I was lucky enough to be one of the pipers that played with you at T in the Park the year the Darkness headlined. Amazing experience!
Mr hawkins your channel has provided me with the utmost pleasure since day one. Engaging and interesting for a fan of many a year. My question is during your brief hiatus from the darkness when both yourself and Dan had seperate projects in both Hot leg and Stone Gods, did either of you afterwards go "Fuck, wish I'd held that track back till the Darkness rode again" (pun intended). Much love to yourself and the Darkness family
On songs that choke you up ,Iove don’t give up Peter Gabriel and Kate bush it’s a song that sticks with me I tried to sing it on stage recently and stopped midway crying.My mum recently passed didn’t help but even listening to it gees.
ok in one of my many all night vid binges watched one of your vids .... moved on , came back watched another , watched a few more , over the days has watched a lot , has now subscribed , your either a very good actor or your a genuinely nice bloke . either way you are very entertaining , thanks
I definitely appreciate the deeper aspects of the darkness… many layers to the songs. Humor, grammatical acumen (I’ve learned how to speak “American “ a lot more gooder) and some serious lines expressing genuine heartbreak and triumph. The fact that they still exist and make music is a real blessing in my life…
Hi Justin, I was just whistling your theme tune and tried to place that melody line and it reminded me of the piano piece in the Hitchcock film, Rope - so I looked that up, and the composer is Francis Poulenc - MovementsPerpétuels (1918)”….again…” Spooky!
Damn, that guitar sounds great ! Your playing has inspired me into learning your intro and I almost have it . Keep doing what you do .By the way I loved your talk with Luke Spiller .
You are also very obviously an incredibly professional Musician, please don't take my words wrong. Your knowledge of Music, your Natural understanding of different structures, etc, is as impressive as anything I've heard any other Musicians talk about. You are a brilliant Musician, I just don't personally choose to listen to The Darkness. It's a matter of taste. You either like something or you don't 🙂
@@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain You referenced two riffs in a recent video, one from 1979 and one from 1980. I had to wonder if you weren't still floating from being ordered to shard the stage (and microphone) with Brian.
You are such a good sport Justin all my cool friends in real cool bands think so also you bridge the gap between cool friends in cool bands and me god bless you brother!!
One for another comments day: Recently started watching some of your videos, I love the openness and honesty. You smashed it when you played with Queen at the Taylor Hawkins tribute concert. Back in the early noughties The Darkness were compared by many to Queen and even touted as being the new Queen, a mantle later heavily lauded upon Mika as 'the new Freddie'. How did you feel about being compared to Queen at the time, and how do you feel about it now? It must've added a layer of being 'Under Pressure' back then? Please tell us how you feel/felt about the comparison and any pressure it adds to a performer. Separately as a side-note, I saw you mention in a recent comments day vid about not always giving your all if attendance was low, something which you'd since rethought about. As an ex stage manager and community radio host (before I became disabled). It made me think of advice I always gave (still do) to performers I worked with. ALWAYS play like you are playing to a festival crowd even if there is only one person in the audience who paid to come in, because it only takes one person/one conversation to change your life and direction. Is that not the same sage advice even if you've once done sell out stadiums but in later times play smaller venues? An audience of one could still be the most life-changing audience you play to. Keep up the honesty and openness buddy, it's great seeing you looking so well & healthy
Justin I recently saw a video of Robbie Williams performing a new song from his album and he is almost embarrassed to do it because the audience don’t know the song and so can’t sing along. And he says it won’t be long before the song is over and it’s almost as if he’s doing it as a chore. I’ve also seen a clip of Paul McCartney saying that he sees everybody switching their phones off when he performs the song they don’t know. Is it the case that the reason people go to gigs these days is to attend a karaoke concert rather than appreciate something new and creative?
Robbie just played in Australia today and just as he was about to start his new song, he said something to the likes of, "Here's the obligatory new song, don't worry, it'll all be over in a tic.."
The audience reaction to Arctic Monkeys at Reading earlier this year really exemplifies this point, sadly. Although I wouldn’t compare Turner or McCartney to Robbie haha- as in they’re leagues better (obviously)!
Ahhh Justin! I absolutely love your channel !! you are such a tonic! So as you say you are touring again next year but why oh why oh why oh why oh why oh why are your only going as far north as Glasgow??? The Hydro is RUBBISH!!!! (its not, its very lovely indeed) We have a beautiful shiny new venue here in the Granite City, AKA Aberdeen and I would love to see y'all rocking out here!! Pencil us in for next time yeah?? Or add a cheeky extra date in your 2023 tour maybes???? love you Justin!! 😍🤩🤟😎
Please release as much music as you can - Darkness, solo records, anything Hawkins is going to rock. Hot Leg is great for those looking for some interesting non-Darkness Justin Hawkins work. I am fascinated by the paintings of you and Dan that show up in these videos. Great stuff! So long is my wife's favourite song on Motorheart. Most emotional Darkness song for me personally......blind man. Love that orchestration.
