Michael Gira of Swans - Interview (Episode 93)

An interview with Michael Gira of Swans at their rehearsal space in Palenville, NY.


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[MercuryClock]

Gira's really a surprisingly nice guy in person. My friends and I saw Swans perform last Sunday, and he came to the merch table after the show. One of us mentioned that the volume was painful without earplugs, and his response was "hah, well I don't want to cause anyone any pain!"

[joesmith]

Michael Gira should be in a David Lynch movie.

[CandleLightDoesThings]

Nice to see nice, happy, smiling Gira

[lucifersam]

Saw Swans a while ago.

As Gira was trying to make his way through the audience to go have a smoke, he kinda brushed past me and a few others while grumbling "Outta the way- ya fuckin' hippies!" or somethin' like that.

I personally thought it was hilarious.

[ebbtide]

he somehow seems like a nice dude and is super scary at the same time

[DerpASherpa]

There's something inherently existential about their music. It cuts right through the bullshit and hits at the heart of what makes people uncomfortable, and then makes you relish that discomfort the more you keep listening, because their rhythms are almost hypnotic despite being purposely dissonant and atonal at times. That's difficult to do and especially coming back after a decade and sounding similar but still doing albums that are completely new.

[franticpedantic]

This guy is honestly just the coolest fuckin' dude.

[fuzzydunlop]

Hey look it's a No Wave artist that's kind and respectful in person

[aarhive]

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omg the little swan duck things are so adorable

[reginageorge]

I saw them 2 days ago and told him he had a really beautiful smile :)

[videotrash]

wow, i'd never have guessed from simply his music how likeable this guy appears to be. but then again, if i could have, the music wouldn't be as literally insanely awesome, as it is.

[stuartfishman]

One of the heaviest, most overwhelming bands ever to hit a stage.

[TheBradcake]

"Peace song or whatever it is" I love this guy

[MadamLolz]

Michael Gira is so fucking ethereal I’m in love. ❤️ thank you for creating

[BurningSpear]

He is definitely a funny guy, sometimes at the expense of the audience, but still funny.

[Tordah]

Gonna see them next Pure sonic bliss awaits!!!

[nathansmith]

Comparing him to God? Really?

I mean come on, he may be good, he may be great, but he is NO Michael Gira!!

[NikoHL]

Swans just popped up randomly on my Spotify.. I heard this music and thought WTF is that?? They are freakin awesome..

[DeadWhiteButterflies]

I think that's the most comfortable I've ever seen him in an interview.

[maxautunno]

great interview. you can tell the dude is a fan