Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin Richmond St. Vincent
Dec 24, 2024
St. Vincent, a groundbreaking musician known for her innovative sound and self-produced work, discusses her latest album, All Born Screaming, and its Spanish-language counterpart, Todos Nacen Gritando. She shares insights into the challenging production process and her journey toward artistic integrity. St. Vincent also reflects on her experiences touring with artists like Olivia Rodrigo and her development of high-level taste while growing up in a pre-internet world. The conversation blends creativity, language, and the emotional connection of live performances.
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Reverse Songwriting
- St. Vincent describes her unique album production process for All Born Screaming.
- She built songs from fragmented instrumental jams rather than deconstructing finished songs.
Labor of Love
- St. Vincent's method, while yielding interesting results, was more time-consuming than traditional songwriting.
- It involved finding the "soul" within disparate musical pieces.
Embrace the Unknown
- To achieve different artistic results, change your creative process.
- St. Vincent sought new outcomes by using unfamiliar machines like modular synths.