Alex Kapranos from Franz Ferdinand

Do you remember the first time you heard Franz Ferdinand's 'Take Me Out'? The way it began, then completely flipped less than a minute in? It was such a thrill, one that has never dulled in the two decades since. Six albums later, the Scottish band explore the thrill of living on their latest record, The Human Fear. How human fears drive us on, bolt us into action, give us a thrill. It was ripe for a big convo on Take 5.And frontman Alex Kapranos was up for the challenge. Get ready for a brilliant conversation on the songs that have shaken him in the best of ways, through his life.Alex Kapranos's song choices:The Turtles — 'You Showed Me'Dory Previn — 'With My Daddy In The Attic'Adam and The Ants — 'Kings Of The Wild Frontier'Fiery Furnaces — 'Sweet Spots'Pussy Galore — 'NYC 1999!'00:00 Introduction and Unusual Party00:49 Overcoming Fear: A Conversation with Alex Kapranos02:02 SONG 1: The Turtles — 'You Showed Me'02:23 The Thrill of Sharing Music04:37 Musical Influences and Songwriting10:11 SONG 2: Dory Previn — 'With My Daddy In The Attic'15:38 Parenthood and Fear18:17 SONG 3: Adam and The Ants — 'Kings Of The Wild Frontier'21:56 Embracing Performance and Audience Connection24:32 SONG 4: Fiery Furnaces — 'Sweet Spots'25:16 Touring with Fiery Furnaces and Hot Hot Heat30:36 The Indie Music Scene of the Early 2000s31:10 The Impact of Digital Music35:07 The Rise of Franz Ferdinand37:48 Memorable Moments and Reflections39:49 SONG 5: Pussy Galore — 'NYC 1999!'39:51 A Chaotic Memory with Pussy Galore43:45 Conclusion and Farewell