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 Party

00:49 Overcoming Fear: A Conversation with Alex Kapranos

02:02 SONG 1: The Turtles — 'You Showed Me'

02:23 The Thrill of Sharing Music

04:37 Musical Influences and Songwriting

10:11 SONG 2: Dory Previn — 'With My Daddy In The Attic'

15:38 Parenthood and Fear

18:17 SONG 3: Adam and The Ants — 'Kings Of The Wild Frontier'

21:56 Embracing Performance and Audience Connection

24:32 SONG 4: Fiery Furnaces — 'Sweet Spots'

25:16 Touring with Fiery Furnaces and Hot Hot Heat

30:36 The Indie Music Scene of the Early 2000s

31:10 The Impact of Digital Music

35:07 The Rise of Franz Ferdinand

37:48 Memorable Moments and Reflections

39:49 SONG 5: Pussy Galore — 'NYC 1999!'

39:51 A Chaotic Memory with Pussy Galore

43:45 Conclusion and Farewell