Neil Young: ‘Barn’ with Crazy Horse and Being Future-Forward with Care for the Past | Apple Music

Zane Lowe joins rock icon Neil Young at Shangri-La recording studio in Malibu to discuss his 41st studio album, ‘Barn’ with Crazy Horse. Neil Young explains that geography is very important to his songwriting process and that he needs to feel the energy of his space in order to create lasting music. Neil describes working with Crazy Horse on tracks like “Song Of The Seasons,” which was inspired by the beauty of their surroundings. The two discuss the Neil Young archives, which is a project he’s been working on for years. Neil believes that in music it’s important to have sights set on the future, with care and respect for the past. Listen to Neil Young on Apple Music: apple.co/NeilY...
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[@patrickmcmanus5373]

The legend. I have been listening to Neil Young for 45 years. Long may he run.

[@MrRobertFarr]

I just started through my interest in Nirvana. And one of my neighbours . I noticed she and her brother gave me a Nirvana cassette. But she recommended The Pixies and through spying on her. I think she was a Pearl Jam fan. From Pearl Jam. I got interested in : Living In The Free World . In particular the 2nd chorus . Of course in the past a single was more of a product . I reckon.

[@sharonhouser7838]

Great interview . Neil talked so much of how he writes and make music . He. Is so gifted . My emotions are flying everywhere . I cry with Neil , I cry for everyone involved in his project . We love you Neil . You have taken us on a ride that no one can replace . ❤

[@phototristan]

Neil Young is a total original and I really appreciate his attention to audio quality. His albums sound amazing.

[@rudyvandunk4003]

Truly amazing, I've followed Neil for over 45 years and it just never gets old.

[@nickranger8706]

except him,

[@k2k273]

@@nickranger8706 No, we get old, Neil doesn’t.

[@nickranger8706]

@@k2k273 ok I'll go with that Just fun to see him playing

[@OscarOffTheCuff]

@@TheInnkeepers why are you defending Neil young so much

[@nickranger8706]

@@TheInnkeepers Im a marvel to modern science

[@DylTyrril]

I have an unwavering appreciation and reverence for Neil Young. His songwriting and delivery are so captivating, timeless and evoke so many emotions in me. As a human being, he is as genuine and steadfast as they come. The musical landscape is, and always will be a far more compelling and rich place thanks to his incredible body of work.

[@jonjeffries3265]

Do you (as me) dig his earlier work as much or more than his later work.? Decade has a few samples, (Burned, Expecting to fly etc) Everybody Knows.. Harvest, ATGR, On the Beach, Time fades away, Tonight's the Night, Journey through the past , Comes a time, American Stars..(mita left out a cpl).. These to my ears n mind has left an impact on me for a lifetime.. Live Rust was the greatest show I've seen n heard to this day. Gold.

[@buckhorncortez]

Then don't read "Shakey: Neil Young's Biography." I like Neil's music and have listened to him since Buffalo Springfield, but Neil is not the person you'd want to trust for a friend. He would do whatever was most expedient for him without a thought as to what effect it might have on you.

[@jonjeffries3265]

@@buckhorncortez I've heard.. I've been that way in the past (not proud of it) maybe that's why I prefer to remain a solo performer..

[@questioner113]

"Steadfast" is not an apt adjective for a person who leaves his wife of 35 years for a younger woman. Even if one doesn't want to be judgemental about a creative genius, his actions in real life make one doubt the "soul" behind his music.

[@danielrose3434]

Jo Jeffries I think his earlier work is far superior, a lot of songs he's releasing now were rehashed songs he wrote decades ago which were left off Albums. His last 4 or 5 Albums were mediocre at best, I was excited to hear Nils was back only to be disappointed he's hardly used at his best, I saw the Trans tour and Nils was playing some superb duelling guitar with Neil and made his presence felt, this time around it feels like Nils is being shackled, the only time I know when it's Nils is when he's playing piano or accordion, what a waste of an amazing guitarist, is Neil too jealous these days to let Nils loose, a bit like Springsteen who makes him stick to strict guitar playing.?

[@suzanneguthrie284]

The older I get, the more I appreciate and understand Neil’s songs. I’m 72 and loved CSNY as a 20 year old but now I love Neil even more.

[@MrRobertFarr]

CSNY ? What does that mean ?

[@senne_fpv4030]

@@MrRobertFarr its short for crosby stills nash and young

[@animatoroverall7884]

Neil Young is pure truth and beauty. He is always in the moment. He is my biggest influence. I totally love this man.

[@RustedTelevisione]

Neil Young has always had a lot to say, and we are blessed he’s still speaking his mind. No one like him in the rock & roll world. A true original. Keep Rockin’ Neil!

[@OscarOffTheCuff]

This didn’t age well

[@joannavvark909]

Screw him

[@leahflower9924]

@@OscarOffTheCuff why not?

[@ohgawd]

​@@OscarOffTheCuffspammer.

[@howardpayne3983]

Zane Lowe is such a terrific interviewer. To get so much engagement out of notoriously difficult but brilliant artists like NY and remain himself is a real art in itself. Great series

[@TheNeutralViewFromSwedenAKAHer]

Zane is incredible.

[@jixxxxer17]

You hit the nail on the head , soo true about Zane Lowe, Peace !

[@MarkChapeau]

Agreed spot on

[@56Century]

He's a little "wordy"

[@jimshearer7325]

Òòiķììkĺñ

[@propjoe1060]

There's nobody greater in music than Neil Young. Good to hear from him and good to hear he hasn't mellowed in old age!

[@bastardsonofretkillr]

Paul Simon too….well for me

[@monkbury]

McCartney...last man standing

[@blahqwe]

Brian Wilson, Joni Mitchell.

[@melodykristinaa]

@@blahqwe Bobs

[@daleplatino]

Great interview. A friend of mine said that he worked on a tour with Neil Young in the 90s and everyday when it was lunchtime Neil Young worked as a server in the catering. He did it as a way to meet everybody that worked on the tour crew so he could thank them.

[@johnb.carpenter6862]

Great interview Zane. Neil was open and relaxed. It would be cool to hangout with Neil. He is as real as the day is long.

[@victormts6698]

I'm so glad that we still have people like him around doing all those things.. I remember when I was 10 and I saw the video for "This notes for you" and then saving money to buy his records.. he is the best.

[@bethcoogan9517]

This was worth watching. Great interviewer, and hearing Neil's wheels turn is a treat. He seems very sharp and in a good mood.

[@artbasss]

What a legend Neil is. God bless him.

[@Cpayne30]

This is a great interview - I can see now why Neil seems so stoked about the discovery of the Summer Songs session. It lines up perfectly with his new recording method. I'm not sure the first take thing always sounds as good on the record as it feels to them, but when it works, it really works.

[@acurabby]

The name Neil Young itself = The ultimate message through music. " Comes A time " among other greats!

[@brianbillings6815]

I vividly remember the first time I heard Neil's music maybe 35+ years ago and am still listening today. The Neil Young Archives are a real gift.

[@TheSteevo123]

Man, I love Neil so much. Such a gift to this world.

[@rod4530]

I found the album today and just kept it on repeat all day. A great album - I'm pleased for the band and anyone else who enjoys the music. Neil's a top bloke.

[@bronco_billy]

Legend!! Nothing but love and gratitude to you Mr. Young!! Thank you for a lifetime of real!!

[@jaymusic9039]

So nice to hear an interviewer prepared. This is one of my favorite music interviews.

[@j9186]

NEIL is the King of Music. Lowe never shuts up. Can't he just be quiet and let the legend talk.

[@xtrofilm]

Spot on, he was doing my head in !

[@colico14]

To be fair, I think some people tend to compulsively talk when they're nervous or uncertain about how they're being perceived. There's an interview with Mark Lanegan like that. I think the interviewer was Joseph Arthur. It's not a great quality in an interviewer, I agree. That's why Larry King was so great. He let people talk. Mark Laita of Soft White Underbelly is another great interviewer.

[@nem0763]

I think sometimes if you don't talk, NY might just stare at you, or say "okay we're good then?" and dip outta there

[@void0094]

Neil is one of the best. I'm glad he's still kickin'.

[@charlielaunder4520]

What a weird comment?

[@void0094]

@@charlielaunder4520 Got that from Billy Corgan talking about his father still being alive

[@SpitfireCallum]

@@void0094 not a weird comment mate

[@acadianr2leger]

@@SpitfireCallum the guy just turn 76 years old and i’m glad to see he still has a luv of making music

[@SpitfireCallum]

@@acadianr2leger ye same, he’s a music icon. Godfather of grunge and more

[@soulsweatswank6457]

I started collecting music at an early age, have been to hundreds of concerts and have been a DJ for 15 years. Played every kind of music at every kind of party. Neil Young and Joni Mitchell seem to me to stand on their own as artists. Another plane. Unfortunately I never saw Joni live. But Neil Young live was the greatest show I've ever seen. There's something so visceral and so earth shattering about seeing him (and Crazy Horse). So raw, so real, so human. It shakes you up.

[@billzander2875]

F'ing Neil! What a truly, deeply, wonderfully interesting guy. "Everybody Knows..." is a masterpiece. Seeing him so old is striking.

[@tommythompsonsurfer]

WE ALL ARE AGAIN AGE........STUFF SURF SURFING AT 73.......VERY COLD WATER......POOR WAVES....GO TO hawaii for real surf and warm water,

[@davidgolledge140]

In my eyes (ears?), the best ever. And I've listened to a lot of great music. Great to see him open up

[@rossturcotte419]

Truly our 🐐, keep on rockin' in the free world Shakey 🌾✨

[@hairymarx]

One of the best interviews I've heard with Neil. Great!

[@nancileejones1297]

Love how authentic, and deeply honest and candid Neil Young talks. He speaks from his heart and lives everyday trying to make the world a better place through his music. His music speaks to the soul. At 62, I can honestly say that whenever my world fell apart through the years, Neil's music has always spoke to my heart and gave a sense of calm. Not sure if he reads comments, but all I can say is "Thank you neil, for making the world a better place. Your music sure has made my world better through the years. "

[@StephenOshea]

i'm glad Neil can see how important the big picture is .Neil will always have new songs

[@thomserenity5765]

I have the Blu-Ray DVD of "Barn" coming in the mail. I'm looking forward to seeing him play again.

[@angiehh516]

I never get tired of listening to this man sing.

[@TimmoMcGinn]

What a great nterview by Zane Lowe who I've never heard of before but will now research. He gained Neil Young's trust and we got to share some real insight that I found valuable and emotionally rewarding. Cheers mate from NZ

[@paulgalligan1916]

Think he was on MTV 🤔 Back in the day when it was half decent.. I could be wrong..

[@gazmix589]

Long may you run Neil, Time will never fade away

[@ClichéGuevara-2814]

Neil's shirt reminds me that you can't spell "EARTH" without "ART". Thanks, as always, Neil.

[@Bastillius]

The fact that the barn is from the 1880's- the wood that old resonates it's age and the sound bounces brightly to create an abundance of beautiful noise.

[@laureltown9929]

Keep on rockin' in the Free World! Love and blessings💕

[@zakelijke-portretten]

Thanks for the great interview with Neil! There are no other artists who are so authentic like Neil.

[@curtaarsvold9198]

Great interview, Neil is a very talented and interesting human being.

[@timtollett8513]

Love Mr. Young's comments on going forward to help save this planet. And Yes, I hope we're not too late. Great interview. Would love to meet the man at some point. Thank you.

[@gretchend6823]

Always Love your interviews! The questions, the depth, the personal stories..so interesting and amazing to listen to! ❤️

[@robertmuckle2985]

In 1970 I bought my first car, plugged in 'After the goldrush' and listened endlessly to Neils raw creative brilliance! NY still has no peers when it comes to tugging my heartstrings...and though I enjoy plenty flashy guitar Gods...none make it bleed like Neil does! Just feel privileged that he's still here providing the soundtrack to an otherwise mediocre soundscape👍🥰

[@carolinetheta]

Old dresses got their shape from hoop skirts. They had channels filled with some kind of stiffening agent - rope, bone, whatever-- and were covered with crinoline. They were also called farthingales. True story ;-)

[@markcraven3842]

Great interview. Thanks. Neil is a force of nature....No one better....

[@tonyhall3365]

Radiohead, oasis, McCartney, Beck and millions of others wouldn't be the way they are without him

[@roamwithry4811]

Neil is a legend & Zane is just the best interviewer!

[@jacobyingling1157]

Neil…. I have written you letters, and messages from almost every platform. All I want is to meet you someday. I have been listening to you since I was a little tyke with my step dad and have always felt a special feeling when I hear your music. I’ve been singing this way for so long” just hits. It’s better to burn outtt,🔥 than it is to rust… keep going my friend. I hope to someday meet you. ❤️ hope all is well and keep it up for 2022

[@jacobsimpson5614]

Amazing how these once magical artists become so unmagical.

[@justincase8532]

Fascinating to think back and realize I have been listening to Shaky for 49 Years.

[@davidbright2730]

This is a beautiful and very interesting interview.

[@johnr8820]

One of my favorite song writers and all around artists ever! One of the coolest cats ever!

[@gpeddino]

There are so many amazing songwriters, like Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Bruce Springsteen, but there's something different about Neil. It's like he's MADE of music.

[@matthewwillis4892]

Good on you Neil for giving credit to the genius of Larry Cragg. Great guy.

[@mikeriley3938]

I see Neil Young - Heart of Gold has 98 million views. What a great artist and a good guy.

[@dalehannah4193]

Awesome interview! Peace n love to you my forever musical hero long may you rock!

[@paulweitz6636]

I appreciate and love all the comments. It's clear that Neil has spoken from his heart to ours. Zane is on his game, and gives Neil plenty of room to get into things, although he doesn't seem that connected to the music itself, but rather everything surrounding it. Maybe I should finish watching...

[@NielsChristianNielsen6720]

Came looking for the Barn album, and found this interview which is really great. Good job!

[@MediaFolkus]

Can't say it enough: Thank you, Neil!

[@hughharper3079]

What can I say the great legend is doing his thing and he is happy. Nice interview. Hope Neil comes to Philly soon. Thanks

[@wilkiecoco]

If I write one song, it's a year-long celebration for me and everyone around me. Neil Young is not human.

[@ensamistan2]

Magic Moment! Best interview I've ever seen with NY! Thanks. Looking forward to see the movie!

[@videohistorysnippets8963]

Thanks Neil, you know it’s all about the music at the end of the day.

[@joemcgraw5529]

Everything about Neil Young is so awesome ,His music his way of thinking and seems like a down to earth guy thats not consumed by his major success and money ,theres a few that think and act like they are subhuman because of thier success

[@NeilYoungUnreleased-NYU]

Good interview but this is not Neil's house in Malibu, which is being rebuilt at the moment after it was destroyed by fire. This is the Shangri-La recording studio, currently owned by Rick Rubin but famous for being The Band's base in the mid-1970s when it was first converted into a studio. Neil hung out there st the time with The Band and Dylan. He also used it for recording the 2016 album Peace Trail with Promise of the Real.

[@cultureshockROCKS]

Young tracked Peace Trail in 4 days away from PotR with drummer Jim Keltner and bass guitarist Paul Bushnell.

[@NeilYoungUnreleased-NYU]

@@cultureshockROCKS You are right of course, thanks, I got mixed up because of the POTR version of the song he did on Paradox!

[@joeklinck]

He really said he would give up every freedom! Wow! This is what you call indoctrinated.

[@Jamesp1972]

Zane Lowe is more pleased with himself more than any other man alive

[@sollyharr]

Agreed !! Creepy

[@scottreardon4011]

Had to bail after 10 minutes. No good.

[@Flash___]

Rock and roll legend on the screen 🖤

[@josephcharbonneau8740]

Man! Neil always talks truth raw and beautiful! Great video thanx for caring Neil! Your new record awesome your getting even better with the years! Crazy horse rock on!

[@timbraman2658]

Just 5 minutes in and he's talking about how the sounds resonates or doesn't against round logs of a barn. How many musicians can tell you things like this without some input or education from their producer or engineer? He's a true musical genius.

[@michaelelliott1212]

I have 5 major influences in my own guitar playing. Neil is in that top 5.

[@LAVISHING]

Absolutely amazing guys!

[@512bb]

How two intelligent men can have such little wisdom is a real puzzeler but I still love your music none the less.

[@keithferris9574]

What does this mean?

[@etoirelav]

No offence to his contemporaries, but none of them are still creating relevant music the way Neil Young is, this album is a triumph. The guitar work on Welcome Back is up there with his classic albums, it’s astounding.

[@blahqwe]

Check out his old pal David Crosby's latest, it's superb.

[@sayeager5559]

I'd put Bob Dylan on par with Neil in this regard.

[@etoirelav]

@@sayeager5559 come on.

[@defoperator7993]

that song is a spiritual experience

[@andrewkemp1882]

@@etoirelav Have you listened to Rough & Rowdy Ways? Some mesmerising songs are on there.

[@homesoundsgood7211]

Such a beautiful place!

[@KETEBOWERS]

Excellent interview Zane terrific interview style..Well done .

[@sollyharr]

Really ? I was thinking the exact opposite...

[@Reelifeproductions.]

"All alone the captain stands Hasn't heard from his deck hands The gambler tips his hat and walks towards the door It's the second half of the cruise And you know he hates to lose"

[@ChicagoBeaver]

So sorry I don't know what song this is but I like those lyrics.

[@ayrreal3678]

Cripple Creek

[@ChicagoBeaver]

@@ayrreal3678 I just heard this for the first time, I don't know why. I've had Neil Young cassettes, CD's, albums etc. and know most of his songs. I still remember having the "Deja Vu" album by CSN @ Young, "Harvest," "Rust Never Sleeps Live," "Decade," etc.

[@phillipwedding8702]

Loved this interview with Neil Young !!! Great to see he's still writing & recording !!! Thank you & to Neil !!!

[@samstainer7455]

One of the most thoughtful and intelligent interviewers I've heard in maybe 50 years of exposure to music journalism, excellent.

[@thomasrichmond601]

Fabulous Zane 😎 Love this piece on Neil, his views and his music ✌️

[@tomberlied7260]

What a magical place! Of course Neil got something out of it!!

[@margaretwilson1539]

I like the round stuff. Never thought of that before. Neil is awesome... 🙂🎸🎙🎵💙

[@sayeager5559]

Great interview. Great interviewer.

[@vintagevinylvets1187]

Superb interview by Zane. We’ve really become fans of what he does over the last few years. Keep up the great work!🎧

[@pudbass]

Those!"little things" matter so so much they drop me. Ty

[@StratsRUs]

Neil's talk about fresh tracks is the equivalent of snapshots.

[@edcorrigan3156]

In other news, Nickleback has threatened to release a new album if Neil's demands aren't met. Thanks Neil.

[@Mr_Rob_otto]

Long live Neil Young! Forever Young!

[@semmcstevenson]

Stills and Young should do another album together.

[@johnr8820]

Agreed!

[@jixxxxer17]

this is Great Stuff thanks to all involved and especially Neil for being Neil & my hero , Peace !

[@user-jt5ot4hy9q]

One of the most on-point, relaxed, and insightful interviews I've ever heard. Incredible job.

[@Jake-yx7ct]

A true Rock N Roll Original.

[@dappawap]

I like Neil's simple explanation of room modes.

[@jjgallaher]

Hard Luck Stories was on Landing on Water, by the way, but yeah, Neil and the Electronics. I'd really like to hear the Crazy Horse version!

[@Cpayne30]

Yeah I think Neil keeps forgetting its on LOW. Its a fantastic track, though.

[@jjgallaher]

@@Cpayne30 I wish CH would overdub the whole album. I so wish that. Or even if he'd just give me the masters! Ha! I'd do it myself.

[@Cpayne30]

@@jjgallaher It's an unfairly maligned album! The production is ugly (best way I can explain it) but the songs are superb. I always wished he'd play Weight of the World acoustic. I think it'd really shine with a stripped down arrangement. Crazy Horse were great on the songs they played at the Catalyst in 84 and then Hippie Dream and HLS in 97. Drifter is also worth mentioning - what a great song.

[@jjgallaher]

@@Cpayne30 I'll second that. I'd like to stay and watch the whole thing go down

[@timb.2222]

"Touch the Night" deserves more attention than it gets. But LOW sounds like it was recorded on aluminum foil-it's to be expected when you leave out a bass player. I think "Touch the Night" shows up in much better form on a bootleg from the Catalyst shows. NY probably has a mind-blowing version in the vaults.

[@kentcrawford7080]

Best interview ever..

[@kurthumphres1685]

OMG i love Zane putting on new artists!

[@mpp9964]

Interviewer asked a lot of great questions to extract a lot out of Neil but he also tried to finish Neil’s thoughts way way to often.

[@bathtubgeorge]

I found the interviewer painful most of the time

[@GregoryKisiel]

I have great respect for your creativity.

[@taydencornish]

this man is an international treasure, the name brings thoughts of only the purist music. i would like to see him on the JRE.

[@ronnytotten9292]

I don't think he will ever go on jre

[@tdj3034]

Thanks for the upload