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I attended in person (so don't know how it appeared on the livestream; I haven't yet watched the video) but in person TR looked poised and elegant (and adult) and was (as one would expect) highly articulate, charming, funny and informative. As was appropriate to a NYT A&L interview, his persona was not that of the theatrical, dark, tormented NIN concert performer, but rather that of a talented Renaissance man. Contrary to some of you, I thought Jon Pareles did a good job as interviewer. He's a knowledgeable NIN fan (even of the arcana that people on these boards are familiar with - but with which most rock critics - particularly ones with anywhere close to the breadth of musical knowledge he has - would be woefully ignorant). He basically set Trent up with a topic or direction and let him speak, which is what we all wanted.
He certainly should have offered Trent his condolences - but I suspect they had discussed Trent's sad news prior to the interview and perhaps Pareles didn't realize in the moment that he should've voiced condolences publicly that he may have offered offline. Either that or he was too taken aback to do so. And while somebody mentioned they thought Pareles was particularly fidgety, he did not seem so in person.
The emphasis of the interview was certainly on TSN and film scoring. That was how the event had been billed and also makes perfect sense as the film project(s)are what TR is most interested in discussing at present. what I found most impressive is that despite many earlier interviews on the topic, fresh information was offered and the use of the film clips was very interesting. I am curious as to TR's opinion, in general, of Elvis Costello's music. There one point that Pareles neglected to explore but which should have been explored - and that was TR's earlier film work. Luckily Halo33 filled in that gap in the Q&A.
Was wondering how disappointing it would be to see TR in a small room and not hear him sing. Silly on my part of course, as it was a most enjoyable evening.
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Only you would wear a very good-looking suit and even a tie!! and the old faithful Doc Martins!!!! Love your style, sir!!!
