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#275 – Rick Rubin: Legendary Music Producer
Lex Fridman Podcast
A Cappella or No Instruments?
I saw a video of you with Jay Z working on 99 problems where you suggested a cappella opening the song with no instruments, just voice. That to me, I mean, that's one of the characteristics of the things, of the ways you've brought out the best in artists is doing less. Can you maybe talk about the simplicity, how to find simplicity, why you find simplicity is beautiful? It does appear to be beautiful. You try it to try removing stuff until it's just right. Make it as simple as possible, but not simpler. Just keep chopping away and chopping away.
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