I like music that sounds good. There's some music that I think sounds very aggressive and abrasive and essentially too loud that really works. What have you learned from Sherlock Holmes stories? To look closely at things, to look deeper, to notice what maybe others aren't noticing. Do you think the widespread advent of streaming threatens the economic viability of a successful ecosystem for musical production and sale? You're not aware of pygmy vocal music; please send it to me.
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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