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Benjamin Lieber - Head North - Marigold - Visual Artist - Acoustic Performance
It's impossible to capture the depth of Benjamin Lieber's talents in a short video. This 17 minutes is cut down from the two-hour conversation we had many months ago (time that I spent being intimidated and overwhelmed by the idea of cutting this down while still showing how brilliant this guy is). Some of you may know him as the drummer of Head North, or maybe you've seen him as the touring drummer of one of your favorite bands. Or perhaps you've heard his solo material as Marigold. You might not even know that HIS visual art is some of your favorite, since he's designed album covers and visually crazy concept videos for bands like Have Mercy, Seaway, Knuckle Puck and others. He's also an amazing photographer with a beautiful photography book called "Glimpses Into Heaven" out now. And if that's not enough, he reads us one of his poems from the book and performs an acoustic version of the Marigold song "Life Goes On."
This video was shot before COVID stopped the world, but we still managed to talk about feeling like your world is ending and taking those turns in life that you have to take no matter how alone they leave you.
For 30+ extra minutes of this interview, check out thee A Berger Joint Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and anywhere else you listen to podcasts.
Check out Ben's music, art, and buy his photo book at www.benjaminlieber.net
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TAKE COVER: Best Ex Covers "The Archer" by Taylor Swift
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Mariel Loveland, aka Best Ex, performs a Taylor Swift cover for Zero Platoon's "Take Cover" series, and opens up about past relationships that make this song all too relatable. Check out Best Ex's new record "Good at Feeling Bad" now available on No Sleep Records. "Take Cover" is a series that features artists covering songs that have meant something to them or have helped them find some comfor...
Mariel Loveland - Best Ex -Acoustic Performance & Interview about Music, Empathy & Internet Trolls
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Pop Punk Powerhouse and former lead singer of Candy Hearts, Mariel Loveland, talks to Zero Platoon about her life in music and just her life in general. From growing up with psychologists for parents, to having her demos noticed by Chad Gilbert from New Found Glory, all the way through her own personal musical journey that led up to the upcoming release of a new record from her dancey indie roc...
Vinnie Caruana of The Movielife, I Am The Avalanche on Music, Mental Health Long Island Punk History
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Vinnie Caruana, frontman from The Movielife, I Am The Avalanche, Peace'd Out and Constant Elevation, takes us through his 20-year career in punk rock and hardcore, and touches on the roles Taking Back Sunday founder Eddie Reyes, Anthony Raneri from Bayside, and Daryl Palumbo from Glassjaw played in that journey. We also discuss old and new music from The Movielife, old and new solo tunes, and h...
Vinnie Caruana Performs "Tex 'The Rock' Johnson" and Talks Hangovers, Priorities, Celebrity Crushes
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Vinnie Caruana, frontman from The Movielife, I Am The Avalanche, Peace'd Out and Constant Elevation, performs an acoustic version of "Tex 'The Rock' Johnson" from his latest solo release "Aging Frontman," and talks about how hangovers and his wife inspired the song. Subscribe to Zero Platoon for more interviews and acoustic performances. Follow Zero Platoon on Facebook: zeroplatoon...
Sincere Engineer Talks Song and Band Origins, Nervous Energy, Brockhampton and The Lawrence Arms
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Deanna Belos, aka Sincere Engineer, chats with Zero Platoon at The Paramount Theater in Huntington, NY, while on tour with Bayside. Belos talks about the origins of Sincere Engineer, her love for The Lawrence Arms, and how she can relate when fans might feel awkward talking to her. She also opens up about her nervous energy and anxiety, and why she listens to Brockhampton and Kevin Abstract on ...
Mayday Parade Singer Derek Sanders - Acoustic Performance & Interview
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Derek Sanders from Mayday Parade performs "I Swear This Time I Mean It" and talks about how music has affected his life, why he writes sad songs, and tells us the first lyrics he ever wrote. Shout outs to Smashing Pumpkins, Further Seems Forever, Third Eye Blind, and Post Malone. Subscribe to Zero Platoon for more interviews and acoustic performances. Follow Zero Platoon on Facebook: facebook.c...
Assuming We Survive Singer, Marine Veteran Adrian Estrella Plays Next To Me, Talks Military & Music
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Army Veteran and Assuming We Survive lead singer Adrian Estrella (and guitarist for Mest) chats with Zero Platoon at Arlene's Grocery in New York City. We talk about how Adrian joined the U.S. Army to escape an abusive home life, and found the family he always wanted. Estrella offers a few tales of his experience and his best advice to those who are still serving, and to anyone struggling with ...
THIS IS ZERO PLATOON 2019
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Aaron Weiss Talks Meaning of Mewithoutyou Lyrics, Spirituality, and How He Finds Peace
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Mewithoutyou frontman Aaron Weiss discusses the meaning, or lack thereof, in his songs, and he talks about how his understanding of god and religion, and his search for peace have changed over the years. Help Zero Platoon's mission by donating here: www.zeroplatoon.com/donate Keep up with Zero Platoon by following us on Facebook and Twitter. zeroplatoon zeroplatoon Prod...
Adam Turla from Murder By Death on Performs "Send Me Home" and Talks Anxiety and His Super Happy Mix
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Murder By Death singer/guitarist Adam Turla discusses the meaning by several of his songs, and performs an acoustic version of "Send Me Home." Turla also talks about how he deals with anxiety, and what songs are on his tour playlist. Help Zero Platoon's mission by donating here: www.zeroplatoon.com/donate Keep up with Zero Platoon by following us on Facebook and Twitter. zeroplatoo...
Rozwell Kid Interview
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Rozwell Kid singer/guitarist Jordan Hudkins discusses how he started playing music and opens up about the anxiety that inspired songs like "Creeped Out" and "My Head." Hudkins also talks musical influences and why "Droner" is dedicated to his uncle. Help Zero Platoon's mission by donating here: www.zeroplatoon.com/donate Keep up with Zero Platoon by following us on Facebook and Twitter. faceboo...
Lion in the Mane Interview and "Noise War" Acoustic Performance
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Lion in the Mane guitarist/vocalist Jon Masters explains how he started playing music and writing songs, and performs the title track from the band's debut album "Noise War." Help Zero Platoon's mission by donating here: www.zeroplatoon.com/donate Keep up with Zero Platoon by following us on Facebook and Twitter. zeroplatoon zeroplatoon
TAKE COVER: Lion in the Mane - "Delicate" by Damien Rice
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Lion in the Mane guitarist and lead singer Jon Masters covers "Delicate" by Damien Rice, and talks about what the song means to him. Koji covers "Biomusicology" by Ted Leo and the Pharmacists in the basement of St. Vitus in Brooklyn, NY. He opens up about his influence behind learning the song-a friend of his who was killed in a suicide bombing. For more video of your favorite musicians playing...
Happy Veterans Day from Zero Platoon and Friends
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A Veterans Day message from Frank Turner, Get Up Kids vocalist/guitarist Matt Pryor, Taking Back Sunday vocalist/guitarist John Nolan, Pentimento vocalist/guitarist Jeramiah Pauly, Head North drummer Benjamin Lieber and Comedian Gabriel Iglesias. Zero Platoon is a charity that works with artists to reach out to members of the military who struggle with depression, PTSD and other mental illnesse...
Frank Turner Lessons From Punk, New Found Optimism & Motivation, and How He Gets Through Loss & Life
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Frank Turner Lessons From Punk, New Found Optimism & Motivation, and How He Gets Through Loss & Life
Koji Interview and "Fury" acoustic
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Koji Interview and "Fury" acoustic
Koji - "Biomusicology" by Ted Leo and the Pharmacists
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Koji - "Biomusicology" by Ted Leo and the Pharmacists
Dustin Kensrue from Thrice Performs Carry the Fire, Talks First Song Lyrics, Thrice Hiatus and more
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Dustin Kensrue from Thrice Performs Carry the Fire, Talks First Song Lyrics, Thrice Hiatus and more
Rocky Votolato - Interview and "Hospital Handshakes" acoustic
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Rocky Votolato - Interview and "Hospital Handshakes" acoustic
Rocky Votolato - "Red River" acoustic
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Rocky Votolato - "Red River" acoustic
TAKE COVER: Bob Nanna - The City on Film - "Secret Santa Cruz" by Lifter Puller
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TAKE COVER: Bob Nanna - The City on Film - "Secret Santa Cruz" by Lifter Puller
Bob Nanna - The City on Film & Braid - Interview & "Easy Living Rooms" acoustic
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Bob Nanna - The City on Film & Braid - Interview & "Easy Living Rooms" acoustic
Zero Platoon: Handguns Interview
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Zero Platoon: Handguns Interview
TAKE COVER - Young Statues - "Every Time the Sun Comes Up" by Sharon Van Etten
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TAKE COVER - Young Statues - "Every Time the Sun Comes Up" by Sharon Van Etten
Zero Platoon: Young Statues - Interview & "Natives" (acoustic)
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Zero Platoon: Young Statues - Interview & "Natives" (acoustic)
TAKE COVER: Gates - "Table for Glasses" by Jimmy Eat World
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TAKE COVER: Gates - "Table for Glasses" by Jimmy Eat World
Zero Platoon: Gates - Kevin Dye - Interview & "Burned Us Alive" acoustic
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Zero Platoon: Gates - Kevin Dye - Interview & "Burned Us Alive" acoustic
Happy Veterans Day from Real Friends, Neck Deep, Cruel Hand, Have Mercy and Better Off
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Happy Veterans Day from Real Friends, Neck Deep, Cruel Hand, Have Mercy and Better Off
Zero Platoon: Major League - Brian Joyce - Interview and "Montreal" acoustic
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Zero Platoon: Major League - Brian Joyce - Interview and "Montreal" acoustic

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @CELERYLAWN
    @CELERYLAWN 4 дні тому

    All is love and love is real

  • @marcmarciano1507
    @marcmarciano1507 2 місяці тому

    Just want to thank you brother meeting you in Rancho Cucamonga at goodfellas was the best

  • @johnbrockman1912
    @johnbrockman1912 3 місяці тому

    I never thought much about his lyrics. They are Definitely dense with idea. However i always just assumed he was making up stories to play with his band. Much like most lyricists do.

  • @kreigalm7381
    @kreigalm7381 4 місяці тому

    Aaron. Ask yourself if you're a human being or human doing. Once you know that, you'll know there is Christ and then there is everything else...

  • @jgilbert8432
    @jgilbert8432 5 місяців тому

    I think I found mewithoutYou when I was searching for great Christian bands that have the indie, post-punk/grunge, melodic, smashing pumpkin-ish sound I like. Think Yeah Yeah Yeahs "Maps" kind of melodies with lyrics that glorify God. Very hard to find. Im a little disappointed that he leans more Muslim than Christian. but my love for him and the band remains unscathed.

    • @breandadavis3168
      @breandadavis3168 25 днів тому

      You might like Half Alive. I'll just say my favorite song (precisely because of the lyrics) and if you like it, after that delve into their other stuff. Runaway is my favorite song by them. Still Alive is what got them popular. Subliminal is just a sweet and fun song. TrusT (as you can tell, with the capital T and all that, they're Christian) I havent heard yet but I read about it. Creature is really, really good, you might like that the most. Also try Arrested Developments song Tennessee. It's like 90s hip hop but it's an incredibly beautiful song.

  • @crazycatman5928
    @crazycatman5928 6 місяців тому

    I’d like to think that a song will have a different meaning to different people, and that meaning whatever it may be…then keep that close to your heart.

  • @Inabeshidare
    @Inabeshidare 7 місяців тому

    Aaron's honesty is inspiring

  • @calmoceans6668
    @calmoceans6668 8 місяців тому

    Memories abound…..

  • @adampatterson
    @adampatterson 10 місяців тому

    Awesome, I was listening to them and thought "they remind me of The Lawrence Arms", here I am 🤣

  • @kirkstable
    @kirkstable 10 місяців тому

    Great job🎉 was singing the harmonies with you impressive

  • @YOURNBRHOOD
    @YOURNBRHOOD Рік тому

    Such an outstanding talent. 👏

  • @CastilloinaSpeedo
    @CastilloinaSpeedo Рік тому

    He forgot the lyrics to the second verse and winged it. Thats a professional right there.

  • @michaeljacksin9367
    @michaeljacksin9367 Рік тому

    just found them recently fell in love but im getting over it the lyrics are so real and her voice is so good I really relate

  • @At0m05
    @At0m05 Рік тому

    Amazing cover! A lot of covers lack the emotional impact, which is what this song is about, but I feel like you nailed that Very Important aspect 😭😭😭 😂 Inspiring 😉

  • @calebdeibert4952
    @calebdeibert4952 Рік тому

    I love this guy. Met him once. Super cool guy. Great lyrics honestly one of the best I've read

  • @amandameth6365
    @amandameth6365 Рік тому

    Vinnie is hands down one of the nicest dudes I've ever met. I've been a fan of his for nearly 20 years and have been in his orbit over the past several years, especially since moving to NYC. Once he actually hung up on a friend he was on the phone with when I ran into him so he could say hi!

  • @CELERYLAWN
    @CELERYLAWN Рік тому

    Words can not do the justification of how much this band and this man has helped me! Sending my love to everyone

  • @garrydavies6337
    @garrydavies6337 Рік тому

    Absolute legend! Vinnie is such an amazing cool guy and awesome songwriter and so underrated, I love this guy and everything he does! Thank you! 🙌👏👊🤝🍻🖤💙

  • @thatsusguy7923
    @thatsusguy7923 Рік тому

  • @nophonecamera
    @nophonecamera Рік тому

    Glad I found this. Very honest. Very insightful.

  • @billjim334
    @billjim334 Рік тому

    This dude is all over the place.

    • @misterblueshoe
      @misterblueshoe Рік тому

      He's on the spectrum so just respect that we're all different.

  • @jonshusman2909
    @jonshusman2909 2 роки тому

    I feel like Wolf am I! shows his personality really well after listening to this,

  • @Fartdemon
    @Fartdemon 2 роки тому

    The Larry is strong with this one

  • @versus_bugs
    @versus_bugs 2 роки тому

    SHE'S WEARING A BROADWAYS PULLOVER WHERE DID SHE FIND THAT

  • @dionysusthemadgod
    @dionysusthemadgod 2 роки тому

    Why do you go by Zero Platoon? Are you prior service?

  • @musen8792
    @musen8792 2 роки тому

    6:26 Next to me♫

  • @spiritandflesh8477
    @spiritandflesh8477 2 роки тому

    I think that encounter he had with that individual shook him off the path. You can be certain of truth and its objectivity because they are not another's words but the Word itself declares it was breathed out by God. At that point you either believe that or not. You could hear searching and seeking in the music of the first couple albums, and I still like the last couple albums, but the search to know God or truth really is present in their early music. That is where Christ differs from any other religion, he claims objectivity and exclusivity which demands belief or unbelief, no in between. Christ can't be unified with any other religion, just doesn't work that way. No matter the case, I love the music these guys make, no one else like them out there.

    • @GreenWeasel11
      @GreenWeasel11 2 роки тому

      I'm not convinced that the author of Second Timothy had his own writing in mind in 3:16.

    • @choppedandspewed
      @choppedandspewed Рік тому

      that is fanaticism big homie. single-minded zeal and a failure to reconcile with any other way. other religions and cultures exist and are deeply human. this is like a whole paragraph of fancy words when all youre saying "i'm right, others are wrong, because god." if christ don't wanna be unified with me and my homies, then i'll see u all in hell big chillin' with king virgil and my other unbaptized kings

    • @spiritandflesh8477
      @spiritandflesh8477 Рік тому

      @@choppedandspewed My words are simple and direct. Christ didn't give exception for and melding or mixing of "religious" belief. He said " I am the way, the truth, and the life". That is a claim that demands a response. Either he was completely truthful or false. It isn't a matter of I am right, you are wrong or vice versa. It is a matter of, he laid out the truth claim, and you either believe it or not, but if you don't at least investigate it considering the picture of reality he painted, that responsibility and decision falls on you alone. God allows free choice and the eternal reality that comes with it. The hell you speak of is separation from God. Every good thing that has taken place in your life however mininscule is a gift, but where there is separation from God, there is separation from the gifts and mercies of God (hell). Baptized/unbaptized is inconsequential, faith in Christs' payment for your sin is the variable. Your a sinner, as I am, as everyone else is and sin and God can't live in the same venue. You can allow him to cleanse it from you or you can allow sin to make you its slave. Either way there is no neutral ground, you make a choice actively or passively.

    • @choppedandspewed
      @choppedandspewed Рік тому

      @@spiritandflesh8477 slave 2 da grave dawg

    • @Wholly_Fool
      @Wholly_Fool 4 місяці тому

      It depends, because C S Lewis says that "Christianity is paganism perfected" so you can actually get to Christ in a roundabout way. But yes, once you find Him, he belongs at the top.

  • @CastilloinaSpeedo
    @CastilloinaSpeedo 2 роки тому

    Never take this down!

  • @kamil.t-dex
    @kamil.t-dex 2 роки тому

    Thanks Vinnie for this! Great, honest interview about dualism in us. And of course Jets to Brazil ☺

  • @TexasKoz
    @TexasKoz 2 роки тому

    I met Adrian and the rest of the band in Boulder, Colorado at a show called the Freedom On Fest. What a great group of humans. I hope for and know that they will do great things.

  • @nndo6953
    @nndo6953 2 роки тому

    yes!

  • @meo150
    @meo150 2 роки тому

    Love all those bands too dustins sick. Just heard a line in julia that hit hard. These guys are so fun

  • @prisonmike4971
    @prisonmike4971 2 роки тому

    The new get up kids.

  • @stephenlivett8622
    @stephenlivett8622 2 роки тому

    Love it was thinking about trying to sing it myself such a beautiful song only found it the other month watching Rick and Morty

  • @IAmKillEveryone
    @IAmKillEveryone 2 роки тому

    one of the most underrated guys in hardcore

  • @matthewgolembeski1926
    @matthewgolembeski1926 2 роки тому

    Me: Wow, this guy sounds just like the guy from the Get Up Kids Me after googling Matt Pryor: Oh😂

  • @brownpunk1794
    @brownpunk1794 2 роки тому

    Love her honesty and humanity...shes real🙏🏿

  • @okishashi
    @okishashi 2 роки тому

    He looks like my manager

  • @azotluu
    @azotluu 2 роки тому

    dude i really need the chords

  • @AngehPanduh
    @AngehPanduh 2 роки тому

    This dude had some great talent and is such a lovely human.

  • @SkeetSystem
    @SkeetSystem 2 роки тому

    He has such crippling impostor syndrome. I think when people pour through his lyrics he assumes they are looking for truths but we're just there to see someone struggle with truth as eloquent as we'd hope to be. When I revisit his words every so often in my older age I'm baffled that he wrote some of this stuff in his early twenties.

    • @SilversteinRescue
      @SilversteinRescue 2 роки тому

      Very well said!! I wish he would read this comment.

    • @questionauthority7025
      @questionauthority7025 11 місяців тому

      I think the concepts he wrote about in his early twenties are timeless, human, and transcendent. He is also very well read so there are borrowed concepts (from religion especially) and quotes, so what we have here is a lyricist with brutal honesty, intelligence and flow but also bringing in ideas that are more powerful and larger than any person or group. Mitakuye Oyasin

  • @Bird0fPrey
    @Bird0fPrey 3 роки тому

    She is kinesthetic. Traits of moving a lot and looking down while talking are giveaways

  • @thomascampbell9171
    @thomascampbell9171 3 роки тому

    She is like me... no way I can play live, I hated it when I was a teenager and in a band in the early 90s

  • @willynanney
    @willynanney 3 роки тому

    Aaron is an extremely self aware individual

    • @GreenWeasel11
      @GreenWeasel11 2 роки тому

      …the poor guy.

    • @concars1234
      @concars1234 Рік тому

      @@GreenWeasel11 He's spiritual power

    • @GreenWeasel11
      @GreenWeasel11 Рік тому

      @@concars1234 What?

    • @concars1234
      @concars1234 Рік тому

      @@GreenWeasel11 He has a lot of spiritual power I should say

    • @GreenWeasel11
      @GreenWeasel11 Рік тому

      @@concars1234 thank you for the clarification. That makes much more sense.

  • @hannahwinchester777
    @hannahwinchester777 3 роки тому

    God is NOT a religion...if we could agree on just that, people would see what the actual enemy is...

  • @hannahwinchester777
    @hannahwinchester777 3 роки тому

    Anytime a guru gets involved, its not good...read everything for yourself was the best advice i ever got...

    • @GreenWeasel11
      @GreenWeasel11 Рік тому

      It seems to have worked out all right for Ram Dass.

  • @bloodyjoe1245
    @bloodyjoe1245 3 роки тому

    Hey this is the new singer for Zebrahead

  • @ZebraheadFreak
    @ZebraheadFreak 3 роки тому

    Wow dude. You’re a living legend. I know so many of my friends have gained stories I’ll never truly understand after not making it pass the physicals myself. But I just have so much love for these people who live across the world who we see pass by. You’re beliefs in life feel fundamental a lot. Also John Mayor is so Major!!!

  • @326cher
    @326cher 3 роки тому

    Aaron, Is Tracy your mother and Kenneth your father? I knew you when you were 2 and 1/2 if they are.

  • @burpburp407
    @burpburp407 3 роки тому

    Yeah, we can tell you like the Lawrence Arms considering you attempt to copy their lyric writing style.

    • @mckinnonwolf7877
      @mckinnonwolf7877 2 роки тому

      Many artists have heavy similarities to their inspirations, dumbass. Even more so in pop punk related genres. Congratulations, your comment is pointless.