Generate 120 words Introduction Paragraph :
Rick Rubin talks about his creative process, saying he “knows nothing about music”.
The renowned music producer, who has worked with artists such as Adele, The Strokes and The Red Hot Chili Peppers, recently gave a lengthy interview to the CBS program “60 Minutes” to promote his new book, “Creative Act: Lifestyle.”
At one point in the conversation, host Anderson Cooper asked Rubin if he played any instruments. “Barely,” he replied (via Stereogum ).
Rubin also admitted that he didn’t even know how to work a soundboard in a recording studio. “I don’t have the technical capabilities,” he told the program. “I don’t understand anything about music either.”
Cooper then told Rubin that he “must know something” because he had worked in many genres for decades.
“Well I know what I like and what I don’t,” he replied. “And I decide what I like and what I don’t like.”
Rubin was pressed on what he was actually “paid” for, to which he replied, “The confidence I have in my taste and my ability to express what I feel has proven useful for artists.”
“I have no technical capabilities. And I don’t understand anything about music.”
Music producer Rick Rubin says he can barely play any instruments, but says artists come to him because of “the confidence I have in my taste and my ability to express what I feel.” https://t.co/zLrPYRUjvs pic.twitter.com/KRZWLCpSB2
— 60 Minutes (@60 Minutes) January 16, 2023
Hear how Rick Rubin helped launch LL Cool J’s career when the young artist sent a demo tape to Rubin’s NYU dorm. https://t.co/lz0h1WtRV0 pic.twitter.com/2R7VNuCBjF
— 60 Minutes (@60 Minutes) January 17, 2023
Calling himself an “editor” rather than a producer, he explained, “I like the idea of getting the thought across with the least amount of information.”
Elsewhere in the interview, Rubin shared some memories of working with Johnny Cash and LL Cool J, and also recalled the Def Jam Records co-founder’s experience as a teenager. The latter artist sent a demo to Rubin’s dorm at NYU, where the label was originally based.
You can watch the clips in the tweets above.
According to British publisher Canongate, The Creative Act delves into “the principles of creativity for creatives of all kinds, including everyday people,” offering readers “a candid understanding of the mysterious process of creating great things.”
Back in October, Rubin announced that he had begun working with The Strokes on their seventh studio album. He produced Julian Casablancas and Company’s latest album, The New Abnormal, which was released in 2020.
casablancas, however, was quick to respond to Rubin’s announcement of the band’s next album: “True, the Strokes have already kicked and started something, but we’re still so far away from being even remotely-almost…Ready.”
The frontman added: “Too much jumping to conclusions, honestly check back in a year or so [two].”
Rick Rubin talks about his creative process, saying he “knows nothing about music”.
The renowned music producer, who has worked with artists such as Adele, The Strokes and The Red Hot Chili Peppers, recently gave a lengthy interview to the CBS program “60 Minutes” to promote his new book, “Creative Act: Lifestyle.”
At one point in the conversation, host Anderson Cooper asked Rubin if he played any instruments. “Barely,” he replied (via Stereogum ).
Rubin also admitted that he didn’t even know how to work a soundboard in a recording studio. “I don’t have the technical capabilities,” he told the program. “I don’t understand anything about music either.”
Cooper then told Rubin that he “must know something” because he had worked in many genres for decades.
“Well I know what I like and what I don’t,” he replied. “And I decide what I like and what I don’t like.”
Rubin was pressed on what he was actually “paid” for, to which he replied, “The confidence I have in my taste and my ability to express what I feel has proven useful for artists.”
“I have no technical capabilities. And I don’t understand anything about music.”
Music producer Rick Rubin says he can barely play any instruments, but says artists come to him because of “the confidence I have in my taste and my ability to express what I feel.” https://t.co/zLrPYRUjvs pic.twitter.com/KRZWLCpSB2
— 60 Minutes (@60 Minutes) January 16, 2023
Hear how Rick Rubin helped launch LL Cool J’s career when the young artist sent a demo tape to Rubin’s NYU dorm. https://t.co/lz0h1WtRV0 pic.twitter.com/2R7VNuCBjF
— 60 Minutes (@60 Minutes) January 17, 2023
Calling himself an “editor” rather than a producer, he explained, “I like the idea of getting the thought across with the least amount of information.”
Elsewhere in the interview, Rubin shared some memories of working with Johnny Cash and LL Cool J, and also recalled the Def Jam Records co-founder’s experience as a teenager. The latter artist sent a demo to Rubin’s dorm at NYU, where the label was originally based.
You can watch the clips in the tweets above.
According to British publisher Canongate, The Creative Act delves into “the principles of creativity for creatives of all kinds, including everyday people,” offering readers “a candid understanding of the mysterious process of creating great things.”
Back in October, Rubin announced that he had begun working with The Strokes on their seventh studio album. He produced Julian Casablancas and Company’s latest album, The New Abnormal, which was released in 2020.
casablancas, however, was quick to respond to Rubin’s announcement of the band’s next album: “True, the Strokes have already kicked and started something, but we’re still so far away from being even remotely-almost…Ready.”
The frontman added: “Too much jumping to conclusions, honestly check back in a year or so [two].”
Related posts:
