
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin Richmond Extended Cut: Brian Eno and Rick Rubin
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Aug 17, 2021 Brian Eno and Rick Rubin explore how randomness and improvisation open new doors in music, why lyrics can weigh a song down, and where sound becomes art. Eno recalls the records and paintings that reshaped his imagination, reflects on ambient music as a space for surrender, and shares stories behind his love of doo-wop, the Beatles, and an adventurous radio station.
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Explore Uncanny Valley in Music
- Explore the boundaries between human and machine-made music.
- Use probabilistic mutations to add unique, uncanny characteristics.
Recreating Synthetic Sounds
- Brian Eno experimented with recreating electronic sounds with traditional instruments, but found it rarely successful.
- He prefers exploring sounds that machines create, not humans.
Randomness as a Tool
- Randomness is a valuable tool for musical exploration, not a matter of faith.
- It pushes artists beyond their usual preferences and habits.


