John Frusciante Interview on Creativity & Inspiration

[@ninjanugget8781]

Imagine John having a youtube channel and posting things like this once in a while, talking about his thoughts of things

[@juliusrock4214]

Great Idea!!!

[@napalmu]

Julius Rock yes!

[@bipedalprimate1927]

wow... i wish

[@odysseasnikolis5789]

Brother amazing Idea . God bless u for your thought 🙂

[@umchinagirard1800]

I would like that. And perhaps with Nic Pizzolato or some other deep thinker...

[@joenelson7149]

Some can easily poke fun at Frusciante, obviously, because 99% of what he says goes over 99% of people's heads and is gone. But the way he articulates himself and explains the way he sees the world and creativity is that of a truly metaphysical, eloquent, imaginative, spiritual and brilliant genius.

[@areyoujelton]

Joseph Nelson yeah he’s really inspiring to me when I go through dark times. Very smart guy, and super musical genius.

[@SunitaPace]

So true!

[@nelsonvontitfuk1471]

Good thing you’re smarter than 99 percent of the world. That’s why you can understand what he’s saying. Lmao

[@kritATlolla]

I agree with you. For decades I thought he was a horrible speaker and I attributed that to drug use and that we would never recover those parts of his mind. I haven't heard this interview in 6-7 years and now listening today... I think he's totally fine! He stutters because he's thinking faster than he can talk. Once he's on a roll, you can really hear that he actually speaks pretty normally. And I can follow along!

[@Magnum_Opus_Music]

The force is with him:) 💯

[@sellout87]

I'm imagining him saying this when asked for his order at a restaurant.

[@rustyjames1727]

Hahaha..... sooooo no to the garlic bread?

[@Abbey144441]

😂

[@LynesMind]

@@rustyjames1727 Dude I burst out laughing!

[@wellnessconnect3368]

sellout87 😂😆!!!

[@andymillsmusic]

Parmesan

[@irenahalder]

‘Don’t judge yourself, be open to what’s coming through you’ thank you John Frusciante for your words of wisdom.

[@Sh0n0]

YOUR WELCome irena

[@joyce_ribeiro03]

he’s not a good person.

[@irenahalder]

@@joyce_ribeiro03 ‘not good’ doesn’t even begin to describe him; his personality is very complex.

[@jonvia]

John may be the most famous person that doesnt care about being famous. Its beautiful.Thats the life of a true artist and musician.

[@adrobestia262]

Kenu reeves and him, cant think of anyone else

[@randyjones280]

Right, real musicians don't really care about fame. Like Roy Buchanan and Danny Gatton. They were searching for a tone, a sound that lived inside them. Money, fame, fortune aren't what's most important. That's what true artists do. If it comes it comes if it doesn't, doesn't matter.

[@randyjones280]

​@@adrobestia262oh there's many. Roy Buchanan, Danny Gatton, Jeff Beck and so on. Money, fame aren't what's most Important the art is. You hear it in their playing otherwise it can sound like a typewriter.

[@ozan.arslan]

Man, how can someone NOT like this guy? Humble, visionary, knows himself to the smallest cell, great guitarist and apparently a good philosopher.

[@jessieje8218]

This man changed my life entirely.

[@Xenotypic]

same

[@emptysresponse]

Same here.

[@Elbomberdelvernal]

But for real bro... je has a different and beautiful perception of things

[@umchinagirard1800]

Nic pizzolato talks like this too... inspiring

[@Dr_Skillz1188]

Same

[@cherylevans1698]

"The only Real picture of Jimi Hendrix, was his music." Brilliant. He is 100% spot on. He figured it out. He gets it.

[@Elbomberdelvernal]

He is changing my fucking perception ..wow

[@JeniOnly]

@@Elbomberdelvernal yeah

[@Pe6ek]

I have to admit, as an academy trained musician, this is the most important stuff I've ever heard on music.

[@Backfromthestorm]

He's had a lot of time to himself to muse over these things.

[@lecturesbeyondbeyond]

Like you know that? Or just excusing your own unmusing dosability 😅

[@Backfromthestorm]

@@lecturesbeyondbeyondWell yeah it's common knowledge he went off for years. Listen to his interviews he talks about it enough. Better still, listen to his solo work.

[@greatestytcommentator]

​@Backfromthestorm We all have... Muse more yourself.

[@herbalfleece8821]

Art is not about the artist. This interview changed the way I think about art, creativity, and music when I saw it 10 years ago. Fun to watch again.

[@StuartHurry]

Interesting I have decided to revisit this again after about 7 years.

[@kraevanhel]

I watch this every time I feel like I would never be a successful musician. I guess John made me realize that the success for musicians isn't all about selling out stadiums nor your albums flying off shelves, but instead its all about expressing who you are and being able to transfer what you feel from you onto your instrument.

[@digitalbrain555]

💯

[@ilmarivuoristo]

This 100%

[@Broses247]

..and through your instruments to the people around you and this connection the emotions that are felt in these moments are just amazing

[@irenahalder]

@@Broses247 yes that’s so important; Frusciante knows this which is why he’s sometimes overwhelmed with emotion on stage.

[@seanmaher7733]

John works on a different level. His thought patterns differ from what we are told we should think. Celebrate him. He is right. Trust me.

[@weeeeoooow]

A guitar genius that lacks ego but is in it for the sheer love of music and his instrument.

[@dominikkurowski3145]

he has big ego xd

[@Sh0n0]

Instrument and the pussi

[@PhiI93]

He has an ego, but he's aware of it

[@ColRubyDimplesManacha]

Could you imagine the struggle?

[@matthewsolina4920]

John is a Jedi with a guitar.

[@cedarraine7829]

The world needs more people who can express themselves like this.

[@j.boogie405]

One of the best minds I have ever heard speak in all my 30 years of existence. The more I listen to this the more I am blown away.

[@Sh0n0]

Yeah hes so hot

[@jacksperduto6738]

"John Frusciante's ecstatic thoughts on the theory of forms and its relation to music." I love this man

[@connordebruler3264]

"The only real picture of him is his music." -- John Frusciante, describing the sublime, and communal nature of the imagination.

[@sanjindumisic]

Honest, genuine and connected.

[@sanjindumisic]

+Sanjin Đumišić He seems like an honest man, sad to hear that he was abused and lured into a bad marriage and a typical hollywood divorce. Must have drained him, hope he recovers and gets back on track and fire like in this video!

[@dll9653]

How come? was he abused? i dont understand

[@andrewcruz7595]

@@dll9653 Ex wife of his was very demanding and borderline mentally abusive to him. It was a toxic relationship and while on tour he told Anthony and Flea alot about what was really bothering him in his marriage. She would put him down and blame him for alot of problems in their marriage. At some point she blamed him constantly reminding him that he accidentally killed someone and that quote "it was on purpose". Nasty shit. To top it off she at some point during there alimoney period demanded $75,000 a month to get 1.5 billion off of him

[@dll9653]

what a bi tc h! these are low and trashy actions even to blame someone emotionally! so bad im so far away, i could def scratch her and let her face as a math notebook page!

[@marionwilson1272]

Each time I listen to this beautiful interview with John it causes ,in me a desire to appreciate my own creativity. Thank you John

[@Zeal808]

marion wilson always

[@tejasjoshi3946]

I listened to this interview 10 years ago as a college student. It did appeal to me but sorta in a hippier way. And now rediscovered at the age of 30, it truly hit home. Cheers 😊

[@Sh0n0]

Im glad you enjoyed it kid

[@paulgradinaru]

i like the phrase "nothing is expected of you", it gives me comfort.

[@suzanneledoux2079]

I am in awe of the spirit that is john frusciante

[@ellobo7627]

This guy is helping my understanding of my sub conscious

[@chazhook2610]

I love John Frusciante. I’m young, but have been listening to Chili Peppers every since I found my preference and music taste as a kid. I’ve always been a fan of his work, however after listening to his solo stuff and songs with Josh Klinghoffer, specifically Shadows Collide with People, the word inspiration is an understatement. This man understands music wholeheartedly. As a musician myself, he explains it in such an elegant way that makes me feel able to write beautiful music. Although I’ve never completely been able to, how John explains it makes me feel one step closer to understanding what it takes to. Thank you John Frusciante.

[@summersendband]

I come back to this interview every year or so.

[@meowmoody]

i love his openness in this interview, a lot of people would probably think its pretentious but i think if youre a creative person you can relate to what he's talking about

[@A55K1KKR]

"I'm told my cats think in pictures, they don't think in words" Only John can make that a non ludicrous comment. I could listen to him talk all day, he has no ego, when you see other interviews with music icons they are all about the ego. Johns lack of ego, his down to earth attitude - it makes me understand why he left RHCP when he was so young.

[@Mbub7]

I think it’s fair to say this is my favorite video on KZbin.

[@squiremuldoon5462]

I completely understand what he is talking about , and completely understand how this could easily go over most people’s heads, which is why his interviews are so special. I wish I could have a friend like him.

[@umchinagirard1800]

I joined an Echart Tolle group , then a course in miracles group, and neuro linguistics programs sounded all a bit like this... very beautiful deep thinking philosophical people... after a while critical thinking crashed in... the difference with John being he applied practice and perhaps innate musical abilities and fortunate relationships friendships timing to become mega Creative and successful

[@SuperCutiepie1012]

thank you john. he should really write a book about topics like this and his life in general. I think it’d be my best friend

[@Jimmy1982Playlists]

🎯💯👍

[@areyoujelton]

This interview helps me when I’m struggling creatively. Thanks for the upload.

[@sonjadomitrovic9740]

This made me cry a couple of times, the pure truth being told really hits me.

[@capybara9297]

This man is one of a kind!!!

[@GUMMYITALIAN]

So incredibly, and naturally humble. Such a wonderful model for how an artist should create. Thank you John Frusciante!

[@skpkp3536]

This is on my top 3 of the best videos I've ever discovered on youtube. Thank you for posting this.

[@chemgal3178]

Thank you Jesus for John Anthony Frusciante, his music and energy transference of cumulative life experiences. I am so happy he rejoined the band before and currently. His music has saved me - I play guitar and enjoy learning his songs - very autobiographical I feel. Music is a great healthy coping mechanism - I started out in a punk band and now getting back into music after a long hiatus. Thank you, IJNA - the Patranizers

[@ushilives3]

Many years this video I watched multiple times during a time of depression. Helped me look at myself and work on what mattered most to me

[@Sh0n0]

What mattered most? Pussy and money

[@victoriaseawatch5407]

It's scary that I could've never found this video and lived my life without hearing what I heard..

[@ThePFCFunk]

If there is such thing as a heaven, I am pretty sure this man is going to end up there.

[@Charlie_12x3]

I freaking love John Frusciante and we wont ever understand where he comes from unless we’ve been in his shoes. I love that him being in my eyes one of the best guitarists is from my home town. Yea he moved to south Florida with his parents and than to California but he’s a Queens NY native and that to me gives me a deeper love for him. I followed RHCP across Europe in the by the way tour and slane castle Ireland was one for the books

[@nebo0501]

I always come back to this video. This man taught me what really matters in life.

[@allisonhancockpresley6247]

I started learning the guitar 6 months ago after 40 years of being told my fingers are too short or that women are just not good at it. So far it has been pretty straightforward. Just be open to just letting it happen. Great advice. John seems like a nice dude.

[@fionnagrant6636]

That's real strength, getting past that. Keep it up.

[@RPostVideos]

How's your guitar playing going?

[@SZ-qw5cx]

How’s the progress?!

[@irenahalder]

@Allison Hancock Presley we all want to know how you’re doing with your guitar learning 😃 don’t forget to practice every day 💖

[@allisonhancockpresley6247]

It's going great! I can play quite a few songs, know most chords. my husband was really impressed with how fast I picked it all up once I got to work. Right now I am on the last few days of a surprise pregnancy (we were told it wouldn't happen). I'm going to do my best to keep it up. We have decided to keep guitars scattered about the house so we don't forget that we have goals and hobbies too.

[@lionl4343]

Dear god, I look at his interview back in 1994, compare to here and like 2 seconds of him talking I see a big difference. Really cleaned up by the time of this interview.

[@Series7Guy]

He meanders a bit, but I like the fact that he's not running away from any difficult questions, ideas or topics. He is making a sincere, honest attempt to communicate how he sees things, what he values, what drives him to create, and so forth. He is absolutely right in saying that the whole "star" trip is beside the point for someone who really loves music. Unfortunately, business types will only take you seriously, and make the effort to get your music out to the masses, if they can find a packaging and distribution angle. What he's really describing is how the left brain interacts with the right brain, how technicians interact with romanticists, how the spiritual world interacts with the physical world, and so forth. People who are fascinated by this line of inquiry (and the nature of duality) would do well to read "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance".

[@ninagray4441]

I would also recommend The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying.

[@eladgolan1]

Thank you. This is so profound and authentic. Same as his music John is a unique voice. My take from this interview is to become as humble as possible, clean yourself from yourself, so you can become the instrument through which beauty, truth and love can manifest and unite people.

[@umchinagirard1800]

And mentor people share the opportunity and knowledge

[@FreelancerFabba]

John Frusciante inspired me to become who I am today. Thank you John

[@spacemonkey4811]

I've been recommending this to people for years, facinating. I ordered the dvd this was on as an extra. John was interviewed as a contributor to the doc called 'the heart is a drum Machine' where musicians talk about how they relate to music. It was labeled as being 25min interview with him. I was delighted when it kept going on and on to close to 45min, and all of our t is well considered and informative. To me John is the greatest living rock musician and I feel his importance is hightened by his humble, non rock star demeanor. This should be watched by anyone who loves music.

[@danielcazamian3080]

Which DVD is it on?

[@spacemonkey4811]

@@danielcazamian3080 it is a documentary called 'The Heart Is A Drum Machine'...Region 1.

[@danielcazamian3080]

@@spacemonkey4811 great, thanks!

[@bulltastik]

After listening to this, I truly believe John is a musical genius & passionate about his love of those who pioneered his musical path... A very interesting perspective, thanks for the insights✨

[@VictorJimenez-xh3qb]

Ok John now , many years later I understand everything you are saying. Thank you.

[@rodneylee4026]

He's developing a great deal of wisdom.

[@timothyball5753]

Beautiful conversation. Thank you.

[@PANDA-JFpainter]

I love this interview too much. Every time I watch this and listen to what he says again, not only do I understand more, but I’m more sure I love him for the right reasonS.

[@debrafrawley7473]

I would love to spend more time with John. He is so deep and very articulate .

[@jaykoncepts328]

It's 2:41 Am, i stayed up and watched this. I've never seen this, it's great ! His perspective on creativity is so deep.

[@freebush87]

I'm truly envious of how John see's the world. Sometimes I listen to this interview just to remind myself of how we can interpret things in life a little deeper than simply how they appear on the surface. I'm sure many people think this man is just rambling nonsense... and I genuinely feel sorry for those people.

[@redhotchilifan98]

He's a brilliant man

[@squiremuldoon5462]

No need to feel sorry for them , existence is that complex , even people with smaller brains have a purpose in this life.

[@NeuralOscillations]

lol an ego within spirituality.

[@umchinagirard1800]

Deep thinking a specific type of intelligence

[@Broses247]

when i feel spiritual i always come back to this video. as a musician and especially as a guitarist its just amazing to have john frusciante to share these thoughts. he is one of the greatest musicians ever to walk this earth.. all of the greatest they understood that the music is there in the universe and they just connect to this energy and deliver it through their music .. the fact he shares this view shows. he belongs to the masters of music. of course he didnt need to say that for people to feel it. his songs already show it. but still its really nice. hes my idol i play guitar because of him and he pushes me to always keep playing and reach new levels of music language. i am grateful for john fucking frusciante

[@brandonwildcat1]

Every time I listen to this, it's like listening to it for the first time. I absolutely love this mans soul, spirit, heart and mind. Thank you John Frusciante for making me look at life and music from another angle and perspective.

[@Xenotypic]

john is my musical hero. ive never been moved by anyones music as much as his.

[@thebookclub95]

As a guitarist 2 years on my journey, this interview really helped me. Sometimes I get bummed out thinking about my idols and how they were so great and I’ll never catch up, I feel rushed in a certain way to get somewhere and that puts pressure on me, but it’s about the music and the feelings and that’s why I started. Thanks John 🤙

[@nh_mathias]

I relate a lot with the discomfort he displays at the beginning for feeling like he's not finding the words to express his idea, it was like watching myself high as fuck on acid trying to explain to my sober friend the meaning of life and existence itself

[@hannahnl189]

This is a beautiful and inspiring stream of consciousness. As a social worker, I see a lot in humanity that ranges from ugly and destructive to beautiful and peaceful. Sometimes the destruction is beautiful and sometimes the beauty is destructive. I try and make sense of these larger concepts all the time and it's interesting that I always connected with the Peppers. After watching this, and reading Flea's book, it makes sense that I connected with them. I think this entire chat sort of shows a glimpse into the processes and reasoning that John used to pull himself from the depths of hell to find meaning and connectedness amidst the uncertainty of the universes. What a beautiful human.

[@umchinagirard1800]

Do you see Flea as empathic

[@entschnabler]

I'm at 15minutes in - and by the way I keep coming back to this beautiful interview - and i started to get the sense that John is just one of those trees you see in the background but he's the one we can listen to❤

[@EAGLETV333]

This video right now put the cherry on top to everything i ever knew and looked for in this life! This made me realize that yeah, there is a God, and He is in all of us and everything around us. We just got to be patient and heartful to listen to the Rythm of the Universe or God, whatever you want to call it! This is Magic! John here is definitely tapped in.... CHEERS TO THIS HUMAN EXPERIENCEEEEE

[@bimanbikashkalita5031]

Everyday life kills the soul inside me. But when I listen to John I get a sense of calmness. I don't know if John is advocating against this impact of others on our lives - i.e. expecting something from others to get comfort in one's own life. I'm not eloquent enough to express what I want to say.

[@elliotjackypiggygambetta]

I listened to this today while walking stoned on a sunny day and I started feeling incredibly happy.

[@DOTTIE25]

This is the greatest video on the internet

[@mrjamieparis]

Bridget Weiser like tone your voice. X

[@bioyogurt23]

From first minutes I was feeling nice vibrations as John started tell

[@brokencondonin94]

He’s so rich in his soul, beautiful human being ❤

[@thesnorman5666]

I would love if John had a KZbin channel where he’d have guests maybe and also talk about music, guitars, whatever it is I’d listen. But at the same time I love who he is, the private, intellectual, rare speaking, kinda mysterious one. I love John, he’s my favorite guitarist/musician by far. He’s not the fastest, doesn’t have the craziest solos, doesn’t use the most flashy effects, but his playing just feels right to me… There is a raw, organic, celestial type substance to his playing I can’t really put my finger on..I feel like the universe chose him as my favorite guitarist, not myself personally. The love and appreciation I have for this man and his music is truly incredible. I’m so happy he’s back in the band (again!) and I got to see him twice on his first tour back. We all love you Trick Finger 🤙🏻👑🎸🌶️

[@SunitaPace]

Beautiful inside and out. He speaks so much truth and has such a humble and beautiful way of seeing the world that very few humans have. This world doesn't deserve John Frusciante. He is a gift from another dimension and we need to appreciate all that he is.

[@perniciousknid6612]

Nature led me to this at the moment it wanted...

[@jimjim3394]

Pernicious Knid this deserves way more fuckin likes 😂

[@Rightk777]

That's really deep, it's like when a sculptor says the statue is already in the stone, or the log, it just needs to be brought out. See but in the other hand it takes someone special to do it, not just anybody can do that.

[@rosafiammante5027]

That's exactly what Michelangelo said about sculpture, that a statue is captive in every block of marble.

[@pifie]

Next time I'm into some serious philosophy discussion, I'm gonna quote John Frusciante and see what happens

[@umchinagirard1800]

The a True detective writer talks like this about philosophy etc

[@drif1060]

I could.listen to this guy FOREVER

[@woohoo2023]

I can't get enough of this interview with him he can't be bought by the circus of fame

[@irenahalder]

His artistic integrity will always remain in tact; that’s an important example for any artist in this world - create from your imagination and forget material rewards. Money will always spoil what you do (my paraphrasing).

[@gunstrucks]

I love this dude so much to me he is one of the greatest guitarists in the world. But that ain’t the reason I love him he is just a inspiration to me and he is the only person I have ever heard express themselves and it’s exactly how I feel but was never able to put it in words. What a beautiful person. Stay Gold my brother love you man

[@TheHasselBoff]

Such a humble guy, he's inspired me to the hilt. I grew up playing punk. That's still my go to music but i go to RHCP to escape. I guess that's the hippy in me. I wish every band members could be this chill.

[@Mrlogotobi]

He is just so HUMAN.... I LOVE HIM MAKE IT A BETTER WORLD

[@satanicpanic1313]

I loved when someone from the band(flea?) found his fucking guitar and bought it back for him! This man is a perfect example of how drugs can bring you inspiration and knowing when to choose life! You the man John!! The others were just pieces of the puzzle!

[@Bye_Good]

Imagination is the star!! How right you are John!

[@knightsonofjack]

John is right. The best art I've made seems to create itself.

[@fionnagrant6636]

Definitely the smell of chocolate is an excellent example of something tangible to be sensed. He needn't have changed his analogy. I grew up in a town that had a Cadbury's factory and when I was a kid we always wound down the windows of the car as we drove past. Intense. I can feel the place in my nose where it would almost overload my senses.

[@jimmycrabtree-tb6jc]

John is such the real deal! Awesome musician and the R.H.C.P. crew!!

[@alexgarcia2759]

Thanks to the Universe for what John's been allowed to do. The music he plays, the places he reaches deep in the hearts and minds of people. Gracias

[@Jimmy1982Playlists]

Hear, hear! Less than 6 hours to go til the new RHCP album drops!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🥳🥳🥳

[@PrestonDowMusic]

Coming back to this in 2021 I forgot he talked about cats so much here

[@preciousmousse]

The things he says after 11:00 remind me of Kurt Cobain feeling drained and hating himself for the jumping on stage he got himself into doing. Always such a pleasure and inspiration to hear John speak, he's such a loveable soul and the way he is in touch with his inner child is really beauty in a harsh world.

[@Greta_Macedonio]

"you're alone with the force of music" totally true. .. totally... True

[@catbreath8361]

Yeah man. True artistic freedom. Frusciante is the greatest. God bless all. Fresh.

[@digitalbrain555]

Wow!!!! This is a deep convo about being a musician!!!! John nails it on what its like to be a musician. Hes one of my fav guitarists. ❤️‍🔥🎼❤️‍🔥

[@klbgay9161]

returned to this interview today and am very thankful that it *exists*

[@georgeharrison1182]

I come back here when I’m sad

[@ErWo75]

He’s a great guitarist, and apparently very eccentric.

[@shannon6708]

"The secret protects itself" is the story of magic.

[@marcosledesma8529]

I think I will listen to this daily from now on.

[@Mrlogotobi]

HE IS A TRUE HUMAN BEING.. NAIV NATURAL INTELLIGENCE..HUMBLE FRIENDLY..HAPPY... THANK YOU JOHN.. WOW! I HAVE JUST FOUND SOME ANSWERS THAT MAKE COMPLETE SENCE

[@TS-cs8su]

We need him on JRE

[@Dirtbiker463]

John gets it

[@kangaroofoot]

I’d love to hear a serious conversation between Jim Carrey and John Frusciante.

[@Jimmy1982Playlists]

🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤 That thought alone made me incredibly happy... that'd be sublime!

[@Scruffy77]

27:00 - 28:09 Damn hit home.......