Flying Lotus

Flying Lotus, a legendary beatmaker known for his innovative sound design, joins Apple Design Team members Billy Sorrentino and Hugo Verweij to explore the magic behind Apple’s iconic sounds. They discuss the evolution of iPhone ringtones and alarm sounds, revealing the cultural impact of classics like the Marimba. The team shares insights into integrating sound with haptics, transforming user interaction into a unique auditory experience. Lotus also details his collaboration with Apple, highlighting the creative processes that make their sounds so recognizable.

Flying Lotus, an innovative music producer, filmmaker, and artist, dives deep into cosmic mysteries and his passion for UFOs. He discusses the enigma of 'Skinny Bob' videos, intriguing government secrecy, and emotional connections to UFO phenomena. The conversation touches on the impact of psychedelics, especially DMT, on creativity and perception. They also reflect on legendary hip-hop influences, the balance between artistic integrity and social media metrics, and the healing power of music amid personal grief, blending philosophy, humor, and high strangeness.

Flying Lotus is one of those producers who creates an entire aesthetic world with the music he makes. Over the past 13 years he’s released four solo albums, and produced tracks for a ton of artists including Kendrick Lamar, Thom Yorke, and Thundercat. In this episode FlyLo talks to Rick Rubin about visiting his great aunt Alice Coltrane’s ashram, his peak creative hours, and why he directed a horror movie despite being scared to death by the Thriller video as a kid.Subscribe to Broken Record's YouTube channel to hear old and new interviews, often with bonus content: https://www.youtube.com/brokenrecordpodcastYou can also check out past episodes here: https://brokenrecordpodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.