Brian May on AI, Mental Health, Fame, Plagiarism and the Internet - FRET NOT EP.2

Welcome back to Fret Not! What a special episode I have for you today, the Brian May interview(!) which took place at the end of this summer (2023). We talked about AI and its potentially dangerous applications, Brian's childhood and how he found his way to the guitar, being famous as a shy person and how that fame has changed with the internet and social media, we talk about Brian's role in the scientific community, his experiences with imposter syndrome, parenting and a load more!
I couldn't not leave in playing a small part of Barrios' confesion for Bri, and his playing Love of my Life for me, I'm sure there will be at least some copyright issues, but it was such an incredible moment, just sat there on his carpet listening to the man himself playing a song I grew up listening to on the radio!
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00:00 Intro
00:56 Brian bio
03:42 Did you always find playing easy?
06:55 Do you try and feed your brain with influences?
08:15 (Bri) Is there anything AI can't do?
09:28 Do you think AI will be used for good?
15:20 How has fame changed with the internet?
21:36 What happened when Vanilla Ice brought out Ice Ice Baby?
24:12 How did you decide to stop doing the PhD?
29:29 Have you struggled with imposter syndrome?
34:20 Did you have to defend your PhD in 2007?
36:53 Have there been times where fame has been a disadvantage?
39:47 Are you good at forgiving yourself?
41:24 Do you go to therapy?
42:52 Did you have an easy childhood?
45:40 Did you get all the girls by playing guitar?
49:30 (Bri) Is it ok being a girl in what you do?
54:18 Pre-internet did you deal with negativity in the same way as now?
55:27 Who in Queen was the best at dealing with negativity?
57:58 I play for Bri!
59:30 Bri plays for me!
1:03:48 Thank You!
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Rosie
xxx

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  • @ciesinsk
    @ciesinsk6 ай бұрын

    This is possibly the best interview featuring a famous artist I ever saw. Brian is such a unique, humble and intelligent human being. And then they pull his guitar out, this legendary piece of knitting needle and fireplace that played on the most famous records and concerts, and they do not even mention it. I could cry.... The questions by Rosie are so good.

  • @aussiecoastie72

    @aussiecoastie72

    6 ай бұрын

    Well said ❤

  • @Martos59

    @Martos59

    6 ай бұрын

    Rosie did a wonderful interview!!

  • @fiddlestix3025

    @fiddlestix3025

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks Brian, for letting us all listen in to some of your thoughts, -profound ones, interesting, heavy and light ones, - and to Rosie for asking all the pertinent questions. Wonderful interview and conversation 💜💜

  • @nojwop

    @nojwop

    6 ай бұрын

    @@martinkasper197sorry but it is the original RS. When it was refurbished by Andrew Guyton Brian had the coin put onto the headstock and the back to the light cover on the hole in the scratch plate.

  • @HannahLuckenbaugh

    @HannahLuckenbaugh

    6 ай бұрын

    Love this interview so relaxed and honest, mental health issues my father never would let me to got to school after because l never would make it l recognize the mental abuse that l suffered as a child depression my children were told they were loved and we encourage for them to school they did l am in therapy my daughter lives in Great Yarmouth and my other daughter graduated from Pennstate every time l try to contact you it is a scam We saw you in MSG it was wonderful the concert of my life

  • @Vortexafternoon
    @Vortexafternoon6 ай бұрын

    One of the most British conversations I've heard in years. Sympathetic hhmms aand aaahss, soft spoken, polite, well worded and very low intensity. Love it!

  • @KnownBeing

    @KnownBeing

    6 ай бұрын

    Interesting.... he was very self-disclosive in what struck me as not a traditionally British manner (e.g., talking about emotions and experience in psychotherapy).

  • @anglonig1

    @anglonig1

    6 ай бұрын

    English conversation, not British.

  • @ReverendDr.Thomas

    @ReverendDr.Thomas

    6 ай бұрын

    As one would expect of two EFFEMINATES. 🤡

  • @ashfordartcornwall3790

    @ashfordartcornwall3790

    5 ай бұрын

    Yeah, a lot of english and scottish people can b quite closed when talking about emotions. not like the french or spanish. i think the welsh r a bit more open. my person exp obvs ❤

  • @ashfordartcornwall3790

    @ashfordartcornwall3790

    5 ай бұрын

    ​@@KnownBeingyupp

  • @kaningrat
    @kaningrat3 ай бұрын

    What a Gentleman. The thing about Brian May is that he doesn't know he is BRIAN MAY.

  • @sterrenlaan6
    @sterrenlaan66 ай бұрын

    Someone give this man a hug for me.

  • @AdinaIspas

    @AdinaIspas

    2 ай бұрын

    I know, right? He seems especially vulnerable in this interview. Not fully "present" throughout, but there are also moments when he comes back into himself, and you can see his joy then. He was ashamed of not having friends or a girlfriend.... omg 😢❤ I can't with this conformity-obsessed culture, lonely people used to be seen as unique and in touch with God, now loneliness is a so-called "disease" that needs its own government strategy. How about the better strategy of not demonising it in the first place, allowing people to make the connections they feel attuned with? I knew there must be a reason behind his constant mentioning of how he is "pals" with people, of how he knows everyone, 6 degrees of separation lol...

  • @briankeegan8321
    @briankeegan83216 ай бұрын

    What an absolute gentleman Brian May is … their is a lot of so called stars could learn from this man’s attitude and decency.

  • @jackdaw99
    @jackdaw993 ай бұрын

    Humans having a conversation, listening to each other and being curious. It’s strangely beautiful. Has it become rare?

  • @dangotorres

    @dangotorres

    2 ай бұрын

    Yes, I suppose, It's the time we live in, and the age of the internet has lots of people in tangles.

  • @dreamhiking1032

    @dreamhiking1032

    Ай бұрын

    Yes it's rare these days.

  • @marcusantonyledulx
    @marcusantonyledulx29 күн бұрын

    What a Warm, Honest & Thinking human being. Brian May has won my heart. Rosie Bennett is a very conversational interviewer.

  • @thedudeabides6786
    @thedudeabides67866 ай бұрын

    Sir Brian is the definition of national treasure. He is an incredible human and I’m so glad to have grown up in a world with him in it. Awesome interview 👏

  • @astragreen

    @astragreen

    6 ай бұрын

    He’d be a nobody if he wasn’t born into a rich family with loads of money, so much so he call’s himself ‘sir’ well not everyone is so easily fooled!.

  • @max.guitar

    @max.guitar

    5 ай бұрын

    Oh get a life mate.. @@astragreen

  • @pyt7778

    @pyt7778

    5 ай бұрын

    @@astragreenWTF are you waffling on about?? Brian’s family weren’t wealthy, shows how much you know!

  • @nanner3200

    @nanner3200

    5 ай бұрын

    @@astragreen Not worth the argument to set you straight and tell you facts about how wrong you are.

  • @queenredspecial

    @queenredspecial

    5 ай бұрын

    @@astragreen 🤣The standard cry of the unthinking and unknowing.

  • @celticpoet21
    @celticpoet216 ай бұрын

    Without a doubt, this has to be one of the best interview chats he's ever done! It's refreshingly warm, deep, natural and casual. It's beautiful to see his comfortable, laid back openness (among many other things)!

  • @pauljenkins2501

    @pauljenkins2501

    6 ай бұрын

    It's so good mainly because he is allowed to talk at length. Usually, in interviews, the interviewer is just looking for a hasty soundbite. Here, he has time and space to develop his thoughts and to explain his ideas and opinions.

  • @davidwilson2065
    @davidwilson20656 ай бұрын

    Rosie, I’ve seen DOZENS of Brian interviews, not one did Brian feel as open as he did in that interview. Cheers!

  • @JUICECAT187
    @JUICECAT1876 ай бұрын

    How can you NOT love Brian May, absolute legend, always humble and charming, very intelligent and he does ALOT of important work in alot of fields. Bless him❤

  • @brianmay7300

    @brianmay7300

    6 ай бұрын

    I appreciate you so much... 😊

  • @mavis34
    @mavis346 ай бұрын

    I cannot believe how down to earth Brian is, we all see how 'fame' can change people, this shows the character of a fine and humble human being. Great stuff!

  • @alanledesma4945

    @alanledesma4945

    Ай бұрын

    When you're a good person inside, fame doesn't change you

  • @alfonsoegarcia
    @alfonsoegarcia6 ай бұрын

    Brian May keeps reminding us to stay humble, be grateful and just enjoy life. Such a big inspiration not just as a musician but also as a person. Thank you! ♥

  • @truthseeker7794

    @truthseeker7794

    6 ай бұрын

    You can't be humble and knighted, especially when the family who are knighting you are best friends with Jimmy Saville.

  • @colinjames2469

    @colinjames2469

    6 ай бұрын

    ffs@@truthseeker7794

  • @willpeony5534

    @willpeony5534

    6 ай бұрын

    He told me not to cut my hair. I told him I was living in nits Hell.

  • @pyt7778

    @pyt7778

    5 ай бұрын

    @@truthseeker7794Brian IS humble though!! Don’t know why you’d bring up something totally unrelated 🙄

  • @charliesno
    @charliesno4 ай бұрын

    Is it me or does Brian may look fantastic for his age!

  • @acobhel
    @acobhel3 ай бұрын

    I’m a huge fan of Queen, I have seen tons of interviews of these four guys, but never seen Brian come out so naturally, you have done the best interview ever. ❤

  • @avetius
    @avetius2 ай бұрын

    Listening to Brian humming Love of my life made me cry. There is so much compressed in that picture: the beauty of the song, the people who created it, the depth of the countless years passed by, the pain for how things went and the tragedy of understanding what we all have lost in this version of facts in our universe... God bless them all, those living and those gone...

  • @michaelmueller8772
    @michaelmueller87726 ай бұрын

    One of the best interviews (if not THE best) with Brian that I've seen. Terrific work! You let him speak, but engaged intelligently and thoughtfully when he invited you to do so. I hope to see you do many more.

  • @punkywozza4330
    @punkywozza43306 ай бұрын

    This isn't an interview, This feels like a cuppa tea and a chat with your grandad chats.

  • @JeffLarkin
    @JeffLarkin5 ай бұрын

    What blows me away about this interview is not just how incredible and fascinating Brian May is, but that these two people from different countries and different generations could meet and form such a friendship over their mutual love of music through the Internet. They spent some time at the beginning talking the doom and gloom of certain technologies, but here's an example of a friendship that likely wouldn't have happened even 10 years ago. It was really wonderful to watch them together.

  • @nickjoy8868
    @nickjoy88686 ай бұрын

    This video has moved me like no other. I've not heard of Rosie prior to watching this- she is very intelligent, thoughtful and communicative as an interviewer which lead to the most insightful, honest and wholly relaxed interview I've seen with Brian. He is a Gentleman of the old school with a high emphasis on compassion and respect to all (excepting trolls which I back him 100%) and Rosie seems to be cast in the same mould- which totally delights me. Rosie your interview was a delight; as was your guitar playing. My deepest thanks and appreciation to you both.

  • @scifibob

    @scifibob

    6 ай бұрын

    I totally agree with you. I have never heard of Rosie before now, and I expect a lot of new great experiences on KZread as I subscribe to her channel. I grew up in the 70's, and a lot of the music from then is still living in my heart, so this video just hit me hard. As a (hobby) guitar player, and a fan of Queen, I'ts a delight to se you two together, and to see how you enjoy each other playing. This made my day.

  • @sathurxy49

    @sathurxy49

    6 ай бұрын

    Same here. She is the best interview host since Michael Parkinson. Asks pertinent questions then shuts up, allowing the interviewee to expostulate.

  • @hansaugustsson7288
    @hansaugustsson72886 ай бұрын

    "This is where Freddie comes on." ... and I tear up. The people we lost, almost here again for a brief moment... and then gone again. Thank you both for sharing this!

  • @sisuriffs
    @sisuriffs6 ай бұрын

    I am a fairly capable player myself, but if Mr. May were to even look at me-much less take out his phone to record me-I don’t think I could even tune without passing out. Well done! The two of you sharing songs like that was very moving. Thank you.

  • @jimbarnes9896
    @jimbarnes98966 ай бұрын

    What a great interview seeing Brian in different light at home in his kitchen. Never knew his father was a Concorde engineer as my grandfather was also an engineer on Concorde

  • @Tsudkyk
    @Tsudkyk6 ай бұрын

    I have a massive amount of respect for Brian, he is a very intelligent man and yet grounded, even though he is one of the most celebrated musicians ever. He never let success distort his creativity or motivations.

  • @hueffel987
    @hueffel9876 ай бұрын

    In times of growing populism, this conversation is a wonderful contrast. Thank You both.

  • @transparent6748
    @transparent67486 ай бұрын

    I could listen to Brian May all day long,lots of wisdom and exciting things to say ,,thanks guys 🙂

  • @andrewrobson3647
    @andrewrobson36476 ай бұрын

    What an absolute joy to be invited to eavesdrop on your gorgeous conversation together. Loved every second of it. There were no imposters in that room. And Rosie, how you managed to hold it together to play your guitar so beautifully in such intimate proximity to Brian, while he filmed you on his phone, will forever be beyond me. Just brilliant. You got yourself a new follower today.

  • @dewardroy6531

    @dewardroy6531

    6 ай бұрын

    I think I could not get through tuning being there. Kudos, Rosie.

  • @danno4235
    @danno42353 ай бұрын

    Brian has a great mind and a good heart

  • @mal067
    @mal0676 ай бұрын

    The guitar section was so precious I cried to his reaction to u playing the guitar and seeing him play love of my life❤ I’m 13 and love Queen with my whole heart. Ive been a hugeee Queen fan for 4 years now and I was so happy when I went to see Queen and Adam lambert in October and I could not contain my excitement and I cried the whole way through the concert I was so happy and grateful to experience this concert and when bri sang love of my life with Freddie it made me cry a whole lot I was still crying even after the concert. Hope you grow and get more popular!

  • @TBWSport

    @TBWSport

    6 ай бұрын

    A beautiful response. I fully relate to the crying.. I sob often to music, though some of my friends don't quite Understand it. Great to see some of the bands around when I was a kid still touching the hearts of the young. Keep shining too.

  • @nickjoy8868

    @nickjoy8868

    6 ай бұрын

    I was a Queen fan at 17- my first ever single was It's A Kind Of Magic. I'm 55 now and hindsight says that without the music of Queen life would have been so much harder to navigate - this magnificent group helped with the down times and celebrate the good times. I wish you every happiness and can assure you that in your music choice at least... you're on the right track! 😀

  • @wrb1000
    @wrb10006 ай бұрын

    I am a longggg time fan of Queen. I have the deepest respect for Brian May. Someone who has such incredible talent and created so many wonderful songs that are a part of everyone's youth - and yet, he is so humble and gentle. Mr. May, I am here to tell you that you are enough. Not just to me, but to people all over the world. Thank you so much for your music.

  • @LukelearMissile
    @LukelearMissile6 ай бұрын

    Goodness! I've always thought of Brian as a gentle, kind-hearted and thoughtful man and it really comes over in this interview. This is why he's one of my favourite people in the whole world - and the world is all the richer for having him in it. How someone who has done and achieved so much can still be so self-deprecating is beyond me. Keep on rocking, you beautiful soul. A great interview wonderfully conducted, and some sublime guitar playing from both of you at the end.

  • @JasonUmbrellabird
    @JasonUmbrellabird6 ай бұрын

    I met Brian when our band supported him. He was so lovely, he came up to us, shook hands and introduced himself. He's great.

  • @JasonUmbrellabird

    @JasonUmbrellabird

    6 ай бұрын

    @ROSIE_BENNET_. Really, why?

  • @bilkywaygalaxy

    @bilkywaygalaxy

    6 ай бұрын

    That’s awesome! I can’t even imagine the honor

  • @hermanios375

    @hermanios375

    5 ай бұрын

    what did this comment that youre replyign to say because its deleted im dying to know this is like the pretty little liars mystery of 2011!@@JasonUmbrellabird

  • @JasonUmbrellabird

    @JasonUmbrellabird

    5 ай бұрын

    Can't remember...@@hermanios375

  • @TBWSport
    @TBWSport6 ай бұрын

    This was wonderful. I was in my teens when Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" came out.. I remember how both the song and the band had people talking... They really were sooo completely different. This interview had me feeling so many emotions, envy of Rosie's youth, the optimism that she exudes and the zest for the road ahead, plus that wonderful happy smile. I could almost feel that Brian was feeling the same way, and that he would miss her when she left. No I don't mean anything untoward.. I simply mean a reminder of how I once was full of optimism and full of hope, but also it evoked a feeling of what time I wasted on nonsense. The internet gets a bad rap at times and rightly in some cases, but it also gives lovely people like Rosie and many more young people, the platform to dispel the notion that the young are all wrapped up in themselves. "Just call me Bri" I love it.. He is a class human and not a bad guitarist either :-)

  • @dennisqueentourblog
    @dennisqueentourblog6 ай бұрын

    It's one of these things you will probably never be able to fully realise that it just happened ✨ What a great episode (I'm still watching it in this moment!!😍). So very happy for you that you have the opportunity to talk to this incredibly grounded, thoughtful, wise and gentle man ☺️ and I can absolutely relate how you must feel. You both have very comfortable voices to listen to...! Thanks a lot for this video. Have a beautiful evening :)

  • @RosieBennetGuitar

    @RosieBennetGuitar

    6 ай бұрын

    Definitely! It was such a wonderful day and I think we got a great interview out of it :) thanks for listening and for your kind words!

  • @NeilDohertyMusic

    @NeilDohertyMusic

    6 ай бұрын

    What a lovely video! I'm a huge Queen fan, and I don't think I've ever seen Brian quite so at ease before. Wonderfully intimate! I saw Queen at Wembley in '86,the Friday gig when it rained, and Brian once remarked that it especially stood out in his memory. Don't know why I said that, must be the vodka. ;o)

  • @adams7405

    @adams7405

    6 ай бұрын

    ​@NeilDohertyMusic I was there on Friday as well,we got drenched but it didn't matter.Always thought the Friday show was better,they seemed more relaxed

  • @detroutspinners9933
    @detroutspinners99336 ай бұрын

    So many long time Queen fans in the comments saying this is the best Brian May interview they’ve ever seen! Must be really nice to hear as an interviewer, and much deserved! Would love to see you interview Tony Iommi at some point

  • @vicrattlehead8779
    @vicrattlehead87796 ай бұрын

    Gods Brian May is so humble and a lovely human being! his music moved so many people around the globe including myself! his guitar sound is one of. I'm so grateful I got to take my kid to see Queen Live! excellent interview ❤❤❤ God bless you Brian and Rosie!

  • @richyalexander9206

    @richyalexander9206

    6 ай бұрын

    One could try to find a more humble man than Brian... but would fail...

  • @merlinthomi
    @merlinthomi6 ай бұрын

    This is probably the best interview I've seen in a long time! Very much feels like a conversation!

  • @cathyshaw-kalloo237
    @cathyshaw-kalloo2376 ай бұрын

    I am at a loss for words... thank goodness so many comments here have said how I feel because I can't manage it, I found myself in tears at the end watching you both play, and of course because Bri played *that* song. I can never get through it these days without tears. Just lovely, all around.

  • @brianmay7300

    @brianmay7300

    6 ай бұрын

    I appreciate you so much “

  • @monsarad888
    @monsarad8886 ай бұрын

    What seems to start as a normal interview quickly opens up into a wonderful conversation between two individuals who are on the same intellectual and moral level. Thank you for this great post, I always felt like sitting at Brian's kitchen table with you!

  • @lukesanchez
    @lukesanchez6 ай бұрын

    Not many people know that Brian and his father handmade that guitar out of wood from an old fireplace mantle. Unreal that it still plays and has written all of those iconic songs most people on earth know. What an incredible life story he has.

  • @cowboy7x

    @cowboy7x

    6 ай бұрын

    "Not many people know"? Everyone knows! Anyone that knows who he is or plays a guitar knows his guitar was made by him and his dad. Probably one of the most notorious stories in rock! (And not notorious in a bad way).

  • @MrFrampo56

    @MrFrampo56

    6 ай бұрын

    Played with an old silver sixpence as a plectrum. At first anyway.

  • @dewardroy6531

    @dewardroy6531

    6 ай бұрын

    There’s a lovely book all about “the Old Lady”. I recommend it to everyone. “Brian May’s RED SPECIAL”, Brian May with Simon Bradley. 2014, Hal Leonard Books.

  • @badtweed2087

    @badtweed2087

    6 ай бұрын

    Are you kidding? Pretty well know except for you perhaps.

  • @lukesanchez

    @lukesanchez

    6 ай бұрын

    @@badtweed2087 perhaps brother. Perhaps

  • @mywaveinwoodswoodperfumes
    @mywaveinwoodswoodperfumes6 ай бұрын

    Brian, Tony iommi, and similar legends seem shy when they are solo than with a band, still they are absolutely amazing even when practicing

  • @damonsdeliberatedetour492
    @damonsdeliberatedetour4926 ай бұрын

    Brian May what more needs to be said. What a great interview with such an Iconic person!

  • @invisibleman4827
    @invisibleman48276 ай бұрын

    Brian May has always been a role model for me. Awesome guitarist and songwriter - most of my favourite Queen songs were written by him - but also super intelligent and kind to animals. I was lucky enough to talk to him in email about our mutual disdain for foxhunting, and he was lovely.

  • @michelbehr
    @michelbehr6 ай бұрын

    Rosie, first thank you for this video - I almost feel bad for not having to pay for watching it! I loved the spontaneous vibe of the interview, so natural, open, free... I watch lots of YT videos on multiple topics (I probably spend more time on YT than I should) and I've never seen such honest, fresh, civilized, interesting dialog. And I watched so many of Brian's interviews, but this one is BY FAR my favorite one now. Thank you again - wishing you all the best.

  • @CrossGuitarWorks
    @CrossGuitarWorks6 ай бұрын

    That was wonderful! Lovely human being. The man who doesn't know how many souls have been saved through his music :)

  • @alexmusat7822
    @alexmusat78226 ай бұрын

    This is hands down the best interview with Brian I have ever seen, Rosie. It was so easy to watch, your questions were unique and smart and Bri was so, so kind and honest. Loved it!

  • @simcoe75
    @simcoe756 ай бұрын

    Hi Rosie, I just wanted to say thank you for this video. I have just finished it and it’s left me feeling genuinely uplifted. I am at a very low point in my life currently but, this video has made my day. I have always loved Queen and Brian’s music. To see that your heroes are the modest, intelligent and decent people you hope they are is very refreshing. All the best to you both ✌🏻

  • @davidkyle2073

    @davidkyle2073

    6 ай бұрын

    Wishing you strength and inspiration as you navigate through your present challenges, my friend. ❤

  • @simcoe75

    @simcoe75

    6 ай бұрын

    @@davidkyle2073 thank you for your message and kind words. It is greatly appreciated. Best wishes to you and yours also ✌🏻

  • @MauricioGarcia-mk5bz
    @MauricioGarcia-mk5bz5 ай бұрын

    You started your channel with one of the best musicians of our time. Congrats!

  • @MrSongwriter2
    @MrSongwriter26 ай бұрын

    The interviewer is just so lovely and thoughtful. It has to be refreshing for Brian to not have the same old boring questions

  • @MrSongwriter2

    @MrSongwriter2

    6 ай бұрын

    Ps I just got to Rosie’s playing and that was great too.

  • @brianarmor3409
    @brianarmor34096 ай бұрын

    This is truly inspirational! Brian May is such a lovely guy. His stature and accomplishments put him in a position where he could easily be aloof, but he is nothing but open and kind, and so very human. Thanks for this fascinating interview!

  • @ScuddyGuitarsThings
    @ScuddyGuitarsThings6 ай бұрын

    It's wicked hearing Brian in this kind of setting, very chill.

  • @alexbruce7708
    @alexbruce77086 ай бұрын

    Such a beautiful interview and dynamic. At the end where Brian stops singing and instead hums, you could see his pain in missing Freddie. He then mentions it afterwards. Really a beautiful interview.

  • @stevehall3410
    @stevehall34106 ай бұрын

    Oh wow. Brian is one of my hero’s and I’ve loved his playing since I was a small child. You are so lucky to have the chance to interview him in his home, it’s very rare that we see anyone of his status in their home environment. What a wonderful human being Brian is, very softly spoken and genuine. Awesome video.

  • @troytempest290
    @troytempest2906 ай бұрын

    This has to be one of the most engaging interviews I’ve ever seen but watching as the sheer joy of playing transformed her very being was almost beyond words. Pure magic.

  • @koito5175
    @koito51756 ай бұрын

    I gasped in the middle of a lecture when I found this and suffered a red face and lots of staring at but now I’m sitting here arching this and I couldn’t be happier. He is my hero and my inspiration, and this couldn’t be better.

  • @nachtrichterC
    @nachtrichterC6 ай бұрын

    There is nothing like erudite kitchen table conversations in a calm, civilized way. A pleasure to watch and listen.

  • @ColinDrinkwater
    @ColinDrinkwater6 ай бұрын

    Thank you Rosie, without your interview with Brian I would never have found your music. The interview is just wonderful and just shows everything about this man that's made him an inspiration in my life since I was a teenager (now 52). His passion for music, his honesty about the loneliness of being an only child, his self-doubt in the face of being widely regarded with such esteem continues to give a template on how to deal with life and even after almost 40 years of his music being in my life I still learn something new..and one of those things this time is your music which I will be diving 'headlong' into (forgive the totally intended pun).

  • @jeffmitchell9863
    @jeffmitchell98636 ай бұрын

    This interview brought new and amazing side of BM out that leaves me realizing that behind that amazing superstar, one of the best guitar players on earth, and a driving force behind one of the greatest bands ever, an inspiring human that is as humble as I always suspected he was. Brilliant and caring! I could sit and chat with him for hours without being the slobbering idiot fan that is so annoying! Love this!! Definitely one of the best interviews ever.

  • @Gilbarwaters
    @Gilbarwaters5 ай бұрын

    Wonderful conversation with a Rock Legend and yet an ordinary and humble person. I just cannot understand (when he talks about his social media) who would insult and disrespect Brian May?. A man that all he’s done in his professional career as a musician is to bring joy to millions of people through his music. But there are so many individuals out there looking for attention and saying things they wouldn’t dare to say in person. Yes, don’t ever waste your time and energy on these trolls, my dear Brian. Thank you for this interview!, Rosie!. 🙏🏼🤗

  • @grandadsworkshop2455
    @grandadsworkshop24556 ай бұрын

    Great interview with all the right space thank you. I wasn't a serious Queen fan until my 1 year old son (in 1980) saw Queen on the TV and began his musical career by building mic stands out of stickle bricks ( poor mans lego) and strutting around like Freddie, As a guitarist he made me learn Brians bits🙂. The first one was Love of my life so it was a trip down memory lane for me to see Brian play it at the end. I like Brians humanity he seems to me to be a real person. This is the first time I have seen you (old and out of touch you see) but I loved your playing and your interview so Thanks👍

  • @philltadman
    @philltadman6 ай бұрын

    What a great interview! I’m glad you left the beeps, calls and camera maintenance in, makes it seem much more like a normal conversation. Thanks to you both for sharing

  • @danielfisch389
    @danielfisch3896 ай бұрын

    Love Sir Brian. One of the greatest guitar players, songwriter, founder of one of the truly great bands, astrophysicist and animal rights activist. What more could one hope to achieve? Deepest respect!

  • @parsahasselhoff7986
    @parsahasselhoff79866 ай бұрын

    It's very impressive how well Brian comprehends and analyzes the latest and deepest developments in spite of his advanced age.

  • @brianmay7300

    @brianmay7300

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you 😊

  • @Paul-D
    @Paul-D6 ай бұрын

    In my life experience there are 2 powerful types of connection you experience, One is through conversation - where your complete attention falls on one another, the other is through music, especially playing music. This video had both! Amazing.

  • @dianashore8627
    @dianashore86276 ай бұрын

    Rosie nice to meet you!!! And Wow what beautiful interview with the beautiful Sir Dr Bri! Honest and so approachable and real!! Truly lovely I could gush for hours!!! I find Dr Bri mesmerizing, and so humble and real and honest, I absolutely adore him! I am also an old hippie and I agree so much with what he said regarding our generations and how things are all so different …. Thank you thank you thank you ❤️❤️❤️🎄

  • @RosieBennetGuitar

    @RosieBennetGuitar

    6 ай бұрын

    Nice to meet you too! Thanks so much for listening and for your kind words about the episode, Brian is such an inspiration, so kind and gentle and he's a wonderful conversation partner, it was a joy to be there and it was a double joy to edit!

  • @brianmay7300

    @brianmay7300

    6 ай бұрын

    As always for this much endless love😊

  • @redspecial2000
    @redspecial20006 ай бұрын

    I’ve seen Brian in person a few times, but always resisted going up and talking to him for exactly the reasons he outlined. I had the pleasure of getting a hand written letter from him many years ago as a teenager, but I’ve never yet had that chance to thank him in person for doing that. I’d tell him what that changed for me. A great interview, probably the most open I’ve seen him chat. Thank you for sharing! 😊

  • @Daniela_Germany

    @Daniela_Germany

    6 ай бұрын

    Isn't it ironic? Those people who, like you, are respectful and reserved, are perhaps the ones Sir Brian would most enjoy talking to.

  • @Maggooster
    @Maggooster6 ай бұрын

    What a marvelous interview. How lucky are you to have that kind of time with one of the greats. I'm always struck by Brian's attitude about everything. He has an innocence about his curiosities. He reminds me of a child that wants to learn about everything he sees and explores things he does not know but wants to know. Just marvelous. And, I would be a fool to not mention your playing. Just, beautiful. Your song took me on a little journey. Thank you for that.

  • @fortissimoX
    @fortissimoX6 ай бұрын

    It's amazing to see how normal, humble and down to earth Brian is, despite everything he's achieved in his life. To me, that's the most impressive thing about him, and I'm so glad when people like him get all the success in the world. He certainly deserved it. Thank you for this interview, I wish all the best to both of you!

  • @paulgee2535
    @paulgee25356 ай бұрын

    I have to agree with some of the comments, this is one of the best interviews with Brian I’ve seen. You obviously made him feel relaxed, he was very open and honest in answering your questions. Well done, you are a brilliant interviewer!

  • @jeffreynolds2190
    @jeffreynolds21906 ай бұрын

    I love that Brian is kind, amazed with his life story, stunned that we are looking at the guitar he hand made , together the engine / creator of the most iconic and epic rock music / Queen . Stunning

  • @rickmarch502
    @rickmarch5026 ай бұрын

    It's so refreshing to see someone as respected as Brian May being interviewed as a real person. 99% of musicians interviewed are asked about their guitars, amps, pedals, set up, etc., but you, Rosie, have shown Sir Brian / Dr. May as a person, & as such we have seen a very interesting insight into his character. And what an exceptionally nice chap he is. Well done, Rosie, & thank you! PS - your playing is beautiful, by the way.

  • @laraevans4640
    @laraevans46406 ай бұрын

    Awww … as he finishes Love of my Life Anita rings *love

  • @brianmay7300

    @brianmay7300

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you for love ❤

  • @donwest5387
    @donwest53876 ай бұрын

    It's wonderful the people are finally realizing the genius of Queen

  • @simonnaji
    @simonnaji6 ай бұрын

    Rosie, what a coup to get Sir Bri to talk at such length. He is one of the more splendid people on the planet. Very enyjoyable. I also just wanted to let you know, with entirely positive intent, that I found it quite difficult at times to set the volume so that I could hear both of you comfortably. Other than that small caveat, thanks to you both ❤

  • @rsmallfield
    @rsmallfield6 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much, guys. That was one of the best things I’ve ever seen on KZread. Brian has such a special place in our hearts. A Night at the Opera was the first LP i ever bought - in 1979, I think. Bri was my first guitar hero.

  • @KnownBeing
    @KnownBeing6 ай бұрын

    As many others have posted, I found this to be an incredible interview. Brian May has always struck me as a very down to earth individual. I can't even imagine trying to write a dissertation draft while touring the world in Queen. I just found your channel through this interview, and loved the way you conducted this interview. Love of My Life at the end was wonderful.

  • @user-qe8ol5nx3y
    @user-qe8ol5nx3y6 ай бұрын

    That was a very enjoyable interview. I’ve been following Brian‘s career for years pretty much since I was 12 years old and I’m 52 now. In 2017 I interviewed Brian for a radio show in Montreal that came out of McGill University that was dedicatedI to the environment and animals. And I proposed to his business contact that I do an interview that was just about animals and he said yes. And it turned out great and he was such a gracious and kind man. And I can see that he really appreciates your approach to this podcast beyond being admirer of your playing. I I was touched listening to him talk about how he still has imposter syndrome today. I cannot think of another rockstar out there who is as honest and comfortable with being vulnerable as Brian May. He is a one of a kind. Being a dad of two daughters I also really could relate to his comments about parenting and how they don’t teach you anything about parenting in school. So your questions were great and I think you should be very proud of this interview and this exchange! All the best!

  • @celticpoet21
    @celticpoet216 ай бұрын

    Bravi! This was such a fantastic, deep, heartfelt conversation. Truly, Dr. Sir Bri is such a sweetheart, a tremendous, deep, wise, funny, down to earth, and relatable gentleman! Of all the words in any language that can be used to describe him, "boring" never has, nor ever will be one of them! Oftentimes, I think that my overall admiration and respect for him is as high as it can possibly get for someone. Yet, occasionally I surprisingly find myself upgrading my overall opinion and respect for him! This was especially one of those times! There were a lot of moments where I wanted to jump in and give him a hug! I love listening to you both! Thank you, thank you so much for talking with him again! Take care!

  • @brianmay7300

    @brianmay7300

    6 ай бұрын

    I appreciate you so much for the support and love /

  • @AM2PMReviews
    @AM2PMReviews6 ай бұрын

    It's crazy how humble and down-to-earth and introverted he is.

  • @debbiespencer3390
    @debbiespencer33905 ай бұрын

    56:55 the way his face lit up is so heart warming 😊❤️

  • @mariaavdh
    @mariaavdh6 ай бұрын

    WOW. What a guest and what a conversation! Bravo Rosie, and thank you for bringing us these conversations, forever grateful for Fret Not!

  • @jonathanplanner3270
    @jonathanplanner32706 ай бұрын

    Very nice in depth interview Rosie, Brian has been and will always be a true hero to me, he inspired me to start a band 40 years ago and we still play together now! love hearing him speak and understand how his mind works? Well done

  • @elizabethcolegrove1682
    @elizabethcolegrove16823 ай бұрын

    Hands down, Brian May is my inspiration. What a multi-faceted, gentle, charming, & highly intelligent man.

  • @Twotossers
    @Twotossers6 ай бұрын

    Being a parent is amazing and Brian couldn’t have explained it better, Well done sir👍

  • @Daniela_Germany
    @Daniela_Germany6 ай бұрын

    It's obvious how much Sir Brian enjoyed your company, which put him at ease and made this such a great interview! Also, your questions were very thoughtful. It was magical when you both played your guitars! Thanks a lot for this! 😊

  • @brianmay7300

    @brianmay7300

    6 ай бұрын

    I appreciate you for love \

  • @lorijones9579
    @lorijones95796 ай бұрын

    Interesting interview of someone I deeply admire, but him playing Love of my Life (even without his 12-string acoustic) was fantastic. I've heard it hundreds of times and it still moves me a great deal. Him too, it seems. Great job Rosie!

  • @brianmay7300

    @brianmay7300

    6 ай бұрын

    Always thankful for the love

  • @jibonanondo7680
    @jibonanondo76804 ай бұрын

    I felt like I was actually present in this conversation. absolutely loved it.

  • @josephpetrocelli3930
    @josephpetrocelli39306 ай бұрын

    I'm almost Brian's age and I can identify with much of what he says. He is kind and intelligent and so down to earth. You were an excellent interviewer. Beautiful guitar work on your part. Best wishes for future interviews.

  • @SunePors1
    @SunePors16 ай бұрын

    So happy your podcast is back! Of all the thousands of podcasts of musicians interviewing musicians that emerged post covid, yours somehow always manages to get past the surface-level stuff and go to interesting and profound places.

  • @gordonparrishguitar413
    @gordonparrishguitar4136 ай бұрын

    An exceptional interview. Warm and honest. As an admirer of Brian it was refreshing to hear an interview which didn’t ask the same old questions. Absolutely fantastic. I’m enjoying your content on instagram now too. Thank you for doing this and bringing us this more vulnerable side of Brian. I’m sure I won’t be the only ‘only child’ musician in the world that can relate to an awful lot of what he said here. I look forward to seeing what else you do in the future, Rosie :)

  • @AndyMangele
    @AndyMangele5 ай бұрын

    An interview with Brian May is always a treat of the special kind!

  • @vinceagnes
    @vinceagnes6 ай бұрын

    What a great interview! Brian is wonderfully talented and it was good to hear of all the fields of his interests. Rosie did a great job making the interview warm and entertaining. Thank you both.

  • @New_Envision
    @New_Envision6 ай бұрын

    I`ve been using A.I. to finally put my songs out with A.I. Singer. it sounds great and perfect. Sometimes I need to tell people It`s an A.I. Database, because they compliment the singer voice quality 😄😄😄😄😅

  • @PortlandGuitarDuo
    @PortlandGuitarDuo6 ай бұрын

    Very nice interview Rosie, very genuine . I grew up being influenced by Brian's guitar playing and his sound.

  • @hinjurock70
    @hinjurock706 ай бұрын

    Brian is one of the most awesome musicians and people on the face of the Earth - God bless him.

  • @petermerison4002
    @petermerison40024 ай бұрын

    I was lucky enough to bump into Brian at Kore studios 10 years or more ago and he was simply lovely. This is as complete an interview as you will get , well done Rosie, you have a new fan.

  • @markparker5585
    @markparker55856 ай бұрын

    “It’s going to get very very weird, and quicker than people expect”. That’s a good summary of AI currently.

  • @neilloughran4437
    @neilloughran44376 ай бұрын

    What a lovely video. Love the uncut/low post editing nature. Brian is such an honest humble guy just travelling through life along with the rest of us totally unaware of his iconic status. I was hoping for a bit of Love of My Life and was not disappointed. I did a PhD myself 20 years ago and so was interesting to hear his perspectives there. Thanks Rosie.

  • @daddarioandco
    @daddarioandco6 ай бұрын

    An absolute gent.

  • @garyjovanovitch3863
    @garyjovanovitch38636 ай бұрын

    Fantastic interview. Questions that delve deeper than the standard we’ve heard Brian answer for years.