

Rick Rubin: Modern Master Of The Creative Act
213 snips Jan 16, 2023
Renowned music producer Rick Rubin, celebrated for his transformative work with legends like Johnny Cash and Jay-Z, discusses the essence of creativity in his new book, The Creative Act. He shares insights on the importance of authenticity and collaboration, urging artists to embrace spontaneity. The conversation delves into the artist-audience dynamic, emphasizing the need to push creative boundaries. Rubin also reflects on the impact of minimalism in art and life's healing power, highlighting that creativity resides in everyone's narrative.
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Book Inception
- Rick Rubin's book, "The Creative Act," was inspired by his experience working on Johnny Cash's biography.
- Reflecting on past work revealed insights he hadn't realized before.
Intuitive Problem-Solving
- Rick Rubin's studio decisions are intuitive reactions to problems, not pre-planned strategies.
- Problems can range from writer's block to storytelling challenges in songs.
Walk This Way
- Rick Rubin chose Aerosmith's "Walk This Way" for Run-DMC to demonstrate hip-hop's musicality.
- Its phrasing worked like a rap song, bridging the gap between genres.