Tame Impala: The Undeniable Brilliance of Kevin Parker 

I listened to Currents after a bad breakup of 6 years. I drove around town just listening to it .. night after night. It made me feel less alone, sad, made me feel understood and that everything would be ok. thanks Kev

When you realise "tame impala" is really just kevin's superhero name...

And now Patience and Borderline are out and they’re both great. He’s an undeniable genius

Tame Impala for me is like the rebellious son of pink floyd and the beatles

One of the greatest pure musicians of our time.

I was lucky enough to see Tame Impala this year in London. Before playing "Feels like we only go backwards" he apologised for not releasing an album for a while and said he doubted whether anyone would want to see him live! It astounded me how humble and unaware of his own talent he is. Luckily the whole crowd made it clear we love them.

The kids at the end singing to "Feels Like We Only Go Backwards" gave me the most serious goosebumps and I started tearing up. I've never felt about music the way I do when I listen to a Tame Impala song. Love love love Kevin Parker.

I’m a huge hip hop fan, and don’t usually like a ton of other stuff. But when I heard “Eventually” on a Beats1 radio show, it changed everything. I immediately listened to Tame Impala’s entire discography, and fell in love. It also inspired me to branch out and listen to other similar/alternative music. Thank you Kevin Parker for changing my outlook on music

they gave Jesus a guitar finally...

Kevin Parker has also produced and featured on Travis Scott's "Astroworld" and Kali Uchis's "Isolation".

The less I know the better has got me through some shit

Best thing that happened to me in 2019 was listening to Tame Impala

13 year old Kevin Parker looks like Jim Halpert lol

Music is an international language and Kevin is fluent

The first time I had ever heard Tame Impala's Currents album, I could have sworn I had listened to it before but I hadn't. The way each song unfolded and swirled itself into a wave of feelings and shrouded emotions just struck me with a familiarity only so few other albums could accomplish. At that point I had not heard any of their songs but once heard, they stuck as if I had listened to them for years. It's quite an odd feeling to put into detailed words, but it was and still is a feeling only they have beautifully encapsulated.

i think it's ironic that Kevin thought Currents was unlistenable and people wouldn't like it, but it was literally the album that launched him into fame. He must've been so shocked haha

Of all the documentaries and video essays I've seen on TI, this is by far the best. That clip of the kids at the end literally has me in tears realizing how beautiful it is to have a unifying musical force alive today. We always think of artists like The Beatles and Michael Jackson as these wonderful gifts of past lives, but my god, we have our own today, and his name is Kevin Parker. He doesn't just enrich individual lives with his music; he brings us together and reminds us of man's best nature in the face of an unredeemable and bleak outlook. No matter how bad things are now, and no matter how far down we spiral... no matter if we are allowed to continue at all, we have today. We have this moment, and for me, it is defined by Tame Impala. No one can take that away from us. What a fucking gift.

Kevin Parker is one of those rare individuals he has a a love for music, talent that has been sharpened by hard work. I feel he is a living legend in music today, and will only grow from here

"obsession with every detail makes it difficult for him to enjoy his output" explains what his father was warning him against?

The masterpiece and brilliance of Currents will forever blow my mind.

Im so glad Kevin Parker exist, his music just speaks to me in such a personal level its so deep it feels so familiar it’s like that person you’ve always known your entire life

The “group” uhhh you mean Kevin, Kevin and Kevin? 😂😂

damn that clip of the students singing at the end really got me. I wish Tame Impala was around back when I was in elementary school. I can't believe the "I was born in the wrong generation" circle jerk exists. We have more great music than ever because of the internet. Yeah, sure, that means we also have more shitty musicians putting their music out there, but it also opens an avenue for truly creative geniuses who don't have insane connections to release their art freely. Shitty music has ALWAYS been around, but now people like early Kevin Parker have the means to release their work that they recorded in their apartments to the world. We live in a golden age of music, don't let the "hnnnnng POP MUSIC BAD OLD MUSIC GOOD" people distract you from that.

Lonerism is a trip. Love that album so much.

I need to meet Kevin Parker before I die...

It Might Be Time, Posthumous Forgiveness, Lost In Yesterday & Borderline. The Slow Rush is destined to be an album to be remembered.

Bands like tame impala are un- fucking/un- corrupting the music industry. Its great. History in the makeing. Our kids are going to ask us one day if we ever seen them live.

From 2008 to 2012 he was in a band called Pond. It consists of all guys in his live band. After he left, he produced 4 more albums for them, so they have a similar but more experimental sound to Tame Impala. You have to check them out. They're easily as good as Kevins solo stuff

This man did a Travis Scott song. He can do it all

Excellent video. The man who appears at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="140">2:20</a> is another musical genius- Nick Allbrook. He's the fearless frontman of Australian psychedelic legends POND.

Tame Impala - Lost In Yesterday... absolute banger!

I can definitely say that tame impala is very emotional for a good amount of people. last year (I was a freshman in high school), I fell in love for the first time with this wonderful girl and she introduced me to tame impala and I was hooked. within a month or two Spotify told me i was in the top one percent for tame impala listeners for the sheer amount of it I consumed daily haha. I remember around Christmas when i was off with my family I mailed her currents on vinyl as my Christmas gift and she loved it. but like all good things, our relationship had to end during quarantine. even though I was willing to do anything to make her happy and keep going she just lacked the communication and problem solving skills to continue. that was months ago but I still think about her every night and it makes me very very sad. and every time i listen to tame impala I feel like crying because it reminds me of the happiest time in my life with that girl. everything about that time in my life that made me happy is now gone and i just have to find something new to keep me going.

Kevin Parker is a god

I feel you on listening to tame impala nearly every single day for the past 4 years. Before I found Tame Impala's music I swear to god it felt like I was searching for his music for as long as I knew what music even was. There were only a few songs and artists that I actually truly enjoyed but they never gave me the feeling I was craving. So when I discovered the living and breathing and beautiful music making god, Kevin Parker, those cravings were finally fulfilled. This deep connection had formed between me and his music and I am now absolutely addicted to it. I kind of gained this lowkey love for the man himself which uhhh made sense considering how he gifted me and the rest of us his wonderful sounding work of art that gives me a feeling no one else ever has.There are a few songs out there that I do truly connect to as well but there like single songs from artists that do not continuously shoot me right in the soul with their songs every time like Kevin does. Now I don't mean to brag but I was lucky enough (for once) to see tame impala live at Citadel and I kid you not it was the best night of my life, I'd sell my soul to experience it again because it was literally magical like nothing ever will top seeing tame impala live and I HIGHLY urge everyone to grab the chance, if they have it, to see Kevin and his band live too.

There is not a single day that goes by without Tame impala singing in my ears!

Tame impala is one of the very very few I can listen on repeat and not get sick of it.

Currents is the only album i've ever listened to where I have legitamately adored every song.

One of the greatest rock bands in the world Kevin parker : were not rock & roll , and were not a band

My daughter played Tame Impala a few years ago as we drove around Phoenix area while visiting my parents. Drawn to the escapism and good vibe, reminding me of listening to the Beatles as a kid, I was hooked. Had a feeling that there was something unconventional about the band. Thanks to this, I now know and look forward to exploring more of their music.

My husband (then friend) introduced me to this amazing band in 2016. We fell in love as Tame Impala played in the background.. then the lyrics became a part of our story & vice versa. I will always cherish their music as a part of my story 🎵

I also have been listening to Tame Impala every day for a while now. It hasn't been since I was a teenager (decades ago) that I was into music this much. I am so grateful, I didn't know it was possible anymore.

Currents was thee perfect album in my opinion. Dont put a lid on musicians unstoppable thirst to explore new ideas with music, especially with someone who is constantly progressing such as Kevin Parker and Damon Albarn from Gorillaz. It's a privilege we get to hear their talents come to life, don't shut down their creativity for your own selfish reasons. Just love it all.

Tame Impala is iconic. Currents is mine and so many others favorite album of all time. And that’s saying a lot.

Beautiful video. Kevin Parker is an amazing human being and has completely reinvigorated my love and passion for psychedelic rock. Tame Impala forever.

You did it. Now I've gotta listen to Tame Impala till I fall asleep and then wake up and listen some more.

this was incredibly well done. my appreciation for Kevin has gone up so much and i didn’t think that was even possible. i REALLY want an updated video with slow rush

EXCELLENT documentary! I watched it twice in a row. Also recommended it to a friend. Great job.

Love the kids singing at the end. Must be the best feeling as an artist seeing your work be appreciated and loved by everyone out there.

quality video, genuinely moving at the end, so grateful for the art that is Tame Impala, and can't wait for what's in store on his next album 🖤 Kevin Parker you mad man

This was really well done... Gotta love Parker, all that analog equipment, and the skill to know how to use it..end results...genius Tame impala is a special ...group...!

I discovered them about a year ago, and I wake up with his songs in my head ALLLLLL the time. I'm very glad you made a video, this is my second viewing. Thanks!

This is by far the best Tame Impala doc out there. I've watched it a few times since I found it in 2020. We need an updated version, please!! and thank you!! :)

I had a mushroom trip with my girlfriend last year and Tame Impala's music was just PERFECT. We're so blessed to have Kevin Parker.

Let it happen.

I can see the aloneness in his eyes.....the irony of someone feeling so estranged creating something that reaches out to and connects millions of people together is beautiful

Hey Jake, this video is amazing. Watch it often. Show it to people often. Enjoy it all the time. Mad respect.

Kevin works a lot with Pond in the studio, and most of the touring members of Tame Impala are in Pond or were at point. their sound is more like early tame but a little more psychedelic influenced. Anyone thats looking for something to listen to while waiting on a new Tame Impala album should give them a listen, theyre amazing live too

i love how the more kevin doubts what hes putting out the bigger and bigger tame impala gets..

The kids at the end sound amazing and theyre adorable. This was a great video.

That was wonderfully informative. I have been living under a rock and was recently introduced to this artist and I am really happy to get this background information in such an entertaining way! Thank you for making this documentary.

Love the mashup you did

My friend interviewed Kevin Parker back in 2013. She played me their interview that she wrote the article with. He was super funny, shy, and completely random. Wow! So glad to see where Kevin has gone and become since then.

This was in my recommend and I’m soo grateful.

Beautiful job on the video. You really brought out all the talents and joys of the music❤️

Oh no me too bro can’t go a day pure genius and dedication. I myself am inspired completely. Almost overwhelming of how much detail.

Currents is always my go-to album when boarding an airplane. It instantly neutralizes all my pre-flight jitters.

What a great video, thank you so much for making this. Those kids at the end made me so happy!

What an amazing work! Thank you for pointing out all those good informations about the Tame Impala project. It's good to hear. I have been listening to his music for ten years now and it never disappoint me at all!

I’ve just no words for this I love how tame impala not as a band but entity are humble and brilliant in one breath this video encapsulated how good Kevin Parker is

Well done dude. You mentioned him working with other artists like Lady Gaga and Kanye, but nobody ever talks about the 3 songs he has on Mark Ronson's "Uptown Special" album. Daffodils especially is an awesome song...

Excellent video, man! There's a lot of good work behind this! It just makes me love Kevin Parker more! Thanks for that!

thanks for taking the time to make this

"Eventually" was such a beautiful song. A track a can always sing to myself everyday doing my work.

Honestly, Kevin makes magic. It’s heavenly. I’m so glad I came across this treasure.

What a lovely video to start the day with. So much I did not know ! Long Live Tame Impala !

Great videos man! I discovered you tonight and can’t stop binging

I have been listening to tame since like 2013 and now they're HUGE. It's been amazing to watch them grow. I feel like a proud mother. I even say them at a tiny venue in nyc in 2013 and then at the capitol theater in 2017 and now this summer SOLD OUT AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN. AMAZING

You have got to release a soundcloud url or something of that mix with Rihanna and Kevin singing together. Btw awesome job!

Wow, Jake, bravo. Hell of a job on this vid. I know the hard work you put into it. And now I’m off to hear some more Kevin Parker.

Great video, thanks for the introduction to Tame Impala. Loved the close-out scene especially--so sweet.

And now, The Slow Rush. I can’t wait for 2020.

My daughter introduced me to Tame Impala ages ago but they never grabbed my imagination. That was until our UK Glastonbury 2019 festival recently where they headlined one night. Live, they blew my mind and my doubts about a whole fresh musical direction they could take me in. This video reflects my feelings exactly, a superb production that even Kevin would be proud of. Thanks fella ; )

Not only a beautiful artist but incredibly crafted video-always come back to this 17 minute video for motivation and inspiration. Well done ⚡️

Thank You for that mashup Great video!

This video gave me chills. I love how my two other favorite artists (Rihanna, and Travis Scott) are linked with my all time cherished: Tame Impala. Kevin Parker, is in fact a genius.

One of the most talented artists out there . Kevin belongs to the upper rungs of the ladder

Wow couldn’t of been put together better, Well done 👏👏👏

Thank you for this, people need to understand how influential and talented this man is! ❤️

i'm 50yrs old and love listening to the currents album, top band imho, i did'nt know he was from perth, my home town..how cool!

For me it's a combination between Beatles - Cream - Jethro Tull - english library music and so much others great bands like the Floyds or Air. In one word, it's compleletly unique... Love it !

A very good little documentary - thanks.

Thank you for making this video - i know you said that it's already been done but i had yet to come across one with these interviews and facts. Thank you 😊

I found tame impala because some video used "the less I know the better" and was like holy shit that's amazing. Yeah I've been listening to tame impala ever since

kevin parker is the best thing happened in 21st century music industry

i love the video at the end!!! they're so good and am glad there's an importance on the arts with those students

Sick video. That choir at the end was awsum

Currents is for psychadelics haha

Let it happen and Same old mistakes are my all time favorites. Thank you kevin Parker

I’ve never heard of this band and god damn i Love the feeling of finding new music, THANK YOU

Thank you for making this video. Kevin is the best