Led Zeppelin and Jimmy Page's Production Is Astonishing

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I came away with the impression that Led Zeppelin was more of a studio band than I had thought. And then I saw a very current version of Queen and you think, oh, they're the ultimate studio band and they were amazing live. Yeah, it has to do with the production is a big part of it. So in the case of Led Zeppelin, Jimmy Page's production is astounding. And it definitely takes it beyond what the live recording can do.

Rick Rubin has been behind some of the most iconic and successful albums in music history, and his unique approach to production and artist development has made him one of the most respected figures in the industry.

He joined Tyler to discuss how to listen (to music and people), which artistic movement has influenced him most, what Sherlock Holmes taught him about creativity, how streaming is affecting music, whether AI will write good songs, what he likes about satellite radio, why pro wrestling is the most accurate representation of life, why growing up in Long Island was a “miracle,” his ‘do no harm’ approach to working with artist, what makes for a great live album, why Jimi Hendrix owed his success to embracing technology, what made Brian Eno and Brian Wilson great producers, what albums he's currently producing, and more.

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Recorded January 13th, 2023

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