Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin Richmond
Rewind: Robbie Robertson
Aug 9, 2023
Robbie Robertson joins Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, and Bruce Headlam to discuss creating the Shangri-La studio, helping Bob Dylan go electric, writing "The Weight," collaborating with Martin Scorsese, recording music outside of traditional studios, and merging the music of Dinah Washington and Max Richter for a film.
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- Robbie Robertson discusses the creation of the iconic song 'The Weight' and the band's experimentation with different sounds and arrangements to achieve their unique sound.
- Robertson shares his long-standing collaboration with director Martin Scorsese, reflecting on their mutual experimentation with music in films and the positive response they received, encouraging them to continue pushing musical boundaries.
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Robbie Robertson's musical journey and influences
Robbie Robertson shares his experiences in the music industry, from starting his band, Girls To Do Interiors, and working with Chase for Business, to his collaborations with director Martin Scorsese. He recounts how he began writing songs at a young age and talks about his fascination with modern classical music. Robertson discusses the creation of the iconic song 'The Weight' and how the band experimented with different sounds and arrangements to achieve their unique sound.
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