John Frusciante of the Red Hot Chili Peppers Returns, Part 4 | Broken Record (Hosted by Rick Rubin)

[@BrokenRecordPodcast]

Hear the full collection of Rick Rubin's interviews with John Frusciante here: kzbin.info/aero/PLB9oRc9hOj9js8FqWdRKE86eV8ZEIfxAJ

[@RPostVideos]

Can you just keep doing these conversations with John please and thank you! Like never stop! 😁

[@400_billion_suns]

Thank you all so much for these interviews with John. He is such a fascinating person, and the more you hear about his wealth of musical influences, the more you realize that RHCP’s successes over so many years are no accident. Such a great band of passionate and skilled artists.

[@lindalinda0316]

How about an ongoing (monthly?) podcast, where Rick and John just discuss music for 2 hours, in a completely free-form way? That would make me so happy!!!

[@400_billion_suns]

@@lindalinda0316 That would be awesome! Two legends and thoughtful minds just talking about music topics, wherever they lead.

[@lindalinda0316]

@@400_billion_suns right?

[@cowabungadude7408]

Rick, please continue your conversations with John. How about a podcast when John's 2 new solo records release February 3! You could ask John about his amazing solo career (6 albums in 6 months in 2004)!!

[@jeremyauzenne5537]

I thought of this as well. I'd love to hear him discuss his solo records and the Ataxia records. Xmas came early.

[@LynxKitten]

Yes also curious in learning more about his solo records! The Empyrean and Smile from the Streets are my favs. He did a teaser of two songs from Niandra in the previous episode and that was exciting.

[@chrislink73]

I would love to hear more about that period around 2004-06 where he released 6 solo albums, released BTW, then SA, plus recorded Ataxia, AND recorded most of the guitar parts on The Mars Volta's Amputechture album (and features in the incredible Frances the Mute). What a legendary run in that time period...

[@deepdivemusicreactions]

man I would love to hear his self reflect on 6in6

[@tonyreyes8190]

Yes Rick please! These are so much fun and historic!!! People will be listening to these in 100 years!

[@Birr58.]

"Sorry I'm not really warmed up right now so if it sounds bad I'm sorry" *proceeds to play the bridge part in Venice queen perfectly*

[@dereklee2270]

That Scar Tissue anecdote at 25:00 is one of the funniest delayed realizations ever. I watched that video thinking, wow John is such a technical genius messing with an individual string’s tuning but it just so happened to be an accident.

[@nakamaka162]

YES HAHAHA didnt expect that at all

[@BennieTarrMusic]

Boring heroin guy...

[@blakegale871]

I figured that dude who made the video was trying too hard to make content. Glad to know John was just outta tune.

[@pogbond1]

@@blakegale871 it was Paul David’s and he’s actually a very good watch if you like guitar.

[@QuynhNguyen-zw8uv]

@@blakegale871 - Guys like Paul Davids are vital in helping articulate happy ‘accidents’ or why certain things that should be wrong but sound ‘right’ .. he was also one of the OG’s when it comes that style of content.

[@uzername1415]

These really are a treat. After years of digging through KZbin for John interviews, it's amazing to have all these conversions coming out now that he's returned. An absolute dream come true, really.

[@BennieTarrMusic]

What a cokehead...

[@stringertothefinger]

@@BennieTarrMusic u so ignorant, hope some day you will understand Jonh

[@sofiareginamendozacardona2767]

Exactly

[@blahblahfaghrii3061]

Can't wait for the next Frusciante Podcast

[@jpoe3358]

The last four or five minutes where they talk about life is some of the most beautiful things I’ve heard. Beautiful humans.

[@greigjduncan]

Some highlights: 2:00 - The Shadows & Cliff Richard (one for my grandmother here in Scotland) 3:55 - Brandy and Destiny's Child X Hendrix inspired writing 6:45 - Venice Queen 24:40 - Superb insight on Scar Tissue - non-intentional wrong tuning 35:20 - The making of Bella 45:00 - Roulette influenced by Genesis... and Prog Rock. Good to have it confirmed that I thought this album was influenced by King Crimson and them. 47:40 - Genesis, Turn It On.... Turn it on, turn it on again 52:50 - Dying Song ** DYING SONG LIVE : kzbin.info/www/bejne/oanIhXSsot6rmMk ** 1:03:55 - Nerve Flip 1:11:20 - Sixth Sense All this talk of By The Way album - can we all take a minute to appreciate Midnight: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoLLd6iAjNaHd8U

[@RPostVideos]

Oh hell, he talks about Dying Song on here? That song kills me. I listened to it on repeat after my dad died last year. Damn it's an emotional song. ❤️

[@raphaeldias3102]

so glad he talks about Dying Song cause thats one of his best songs, i like how Rick asks the right questions cause he’s a fan!

[@BennieTarrMusic]

A very boring album.

[@Rabinfunk]

​@creamydistortion its cool if you don't like the Album, move along, yiu not being cool critiquing here...

[@_C_T_C_]

Had such a shitty day and now I'm listening to this with the biggest smile on my face. The power of John Frusciante ❤️

[@BennieTarrMusic]

The cocaine rubs off of him.

[@Ottophil]

I don’t know how many parts there are, but don’t stop! Keep this going forever!

[@RPostVideos]

And ever and ever and ever and ever........forever!!!

[@Lariat-co6mm]

Dude yes!!! Never stop these

[@unknownuser0006]

I have goosebumps whenever he is playing some acoustic parts during these interviews

[@400_billion_suns]

I'm impressed by how well he can remember things he wrote 15-20 years ago and probably hasn't rehearsed much in the last decade, especially when you consider how many new songs he's written since. His memory for specific details in general (not just how to play these songs) is remarkable.

[@BennieTarrMusic]

It's all from the cocaine.

[@stefrea7319]

Yea man the venice queen part 😅

[@roddydykes7053]

I was so inexplicably into Venice Queen the last couple months, learning it to the best of my ability. Felt like pure synchronicity hearing him bring it up and explain it’s roots in D&B, one of my other favourite genres

[@ammbr]

52:59 I felt that when John played Dying song he FELT something there... He got DEEP into for a second! I feel that a dense vibe was there for a moment!

[@deepdivemusicreactions]

john playing venice queen in 2022 made 10 years of waiting worth while!!!!

[@rangerCG]

This is such a great idea, mostly for music lovers and John Frusciante fans, but also for John himself. On a historical level he's one of the best musicians of the 20th and 21st centuries and deserves to be documented and understood like this. On a personal level, I'm glad that he can do a real interview about actual music and other stuff that's important to him, with an interviewer who cares about him and is respectful and doesn't exploit him.

[@danieljones3846]

Rick Rubin is a gem. He’s been involved with so many of my favorite artists. From a 13 year old Beastie Boys fanatic until today - an avid Chili Peppers fan

[@DrumsDrumsDrumsDrums]

No question we are witnessing the very best version of John now. He is so much more serene and happy now than in his earlier incarnations.

[@morrisalanisette9067]

I think he's been like this since californication. You can find a wonderful interview video from maybe 2007 or so, I believe its called "the heart is a drum machine". where he just talks about philosophy and his peaceful approach to the world and how he likes breathing and enjoying trees. So yeah him being calm and peaceful he's been like for almost 20 years now

[@thesummerofsam]

My little heart when he's singing and humming along to his music. I physically cannot with how adorable and pure he is ❤

[@axxessmundi]

My favorite interview by Rubin so far. Frusciante is a Swiss army knife of musicianship.

[@MyYouTubeNameisTaken]

I’ve been enjoying these talks soooo much! Both John and Rick are two of my very favorite folks in music.

[@swampduck2609]

Same, it was definitely fate that the two of them crossed paths this go round.

[@wayne_paulo]

Thank you Rick and John for kindly allowed us to be part of this amazing conversation. I will keep thoose words for me for the rest of my life.

[@PabloAfroSamurai]

I wish we could have these every week forever

[@danzie23]

We do :)

[@BennieTarrMusic]

As long as they have cocaine, they'll keep talking...

[@maiconcasagrande79]

An episode taking about John's solo discography would be reeeealy amazing!!

[@AlbertKarhuFilms]

John has a weird talent of being able to explain how (playing) music makes you feel. A certain rhythm, song, chord, note.. He can put it into words also, not only being able to play it. Thank you mr. Rubin for doing these!

[@leof2497]

Few things in life make me happier than listening to John talk and play. Maybe my girlfriend's laughter or seeing my nephew playing. I mean it.

[@KelloggsCornflake]

I wouldn't go outside...

[@leof2497]

​@@KelloggsCornflakelol

[@Nestorglass]

This whole series is like the final prize for waiting for John to return holy shit

[@frankalmanzar3492]

I like the Kiedis vocal appreciation. I agree his voice is vulnerable, soulful/powerful and very unique. Love hearing how the music gets made. What John said at the end makes you think about life 💭

[@marianosaab2560]

That Venice Queen story blew my mind away

[@gregorysmith5883]

Rick, these are amazing. PLEASE, if John is down and you are too... don't skip stadium arcadium deep dive. Not just track by track but where that album came from and touching on the guitar achievement it is

[@shawnmcvey7789]

This interview series is the gift that keeps on giving 🎁

[@ninagray4441]

This made me cry from the beauty of it. This is profound.

[@Mattythebassman]

Rick really seems to bring John out of his shell which is great. Never heard him so articulate and go into so much detail. All 4 of these videos have been fascinating. I'd honestly love to hear these two talk more. Words can't express my love for John so thank you for this Rick!

[@rebeccastevens1876]

Did you catch the episode before the series of four where John is promoting "Unlimited Love"? That one was great, too. He's so candid. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4nNkoNraMqCmdE

[@blahblahfaghrii3061]

"Hey Broken Record Podcast, just wanted to drop a line and say that I absolutely loved the episode featuring John Frusciante. His insight and passion for music was truly inspiring and left me wanting more. I've been checking your page almost every day, hoping for another episode with him because it's just that good. Please consider having him back on, his knowledge and creativity are a gift to all of us music lovers out there. Keep up the great work!"

[@johnharney8150]

This is a perfect conversation because of John’s detail into why he does what he does and Ricks understanding of John’s ability and trying to make it measurable for the audience.

[@nh_mathias]

Carry me Home is probably one of the greatest rock songs written in the 21st century, absolutely amazing

[@beastwishes]

lmao settle down

[@estervaldez8381]

LOOOOL😂

[@spacecash9721]

ok now.... I think you have some fanboyi-ish nostalgia kicking in there mate 🤣 Better than any RHCP song post 2000, better than every Radiohead song post 2000? Better than every Tool song post 2000? Every System of a Down song post 20000?

[@lindalinda0316]

Listening to Rick and John talk about music is such a joy. I love how John talks about all of the different things he was listening to at different times: " I was listening to The Damned a lot at the time..." etc. I'm not a musician, but I am on the Autism spectrum (with music being my main obsession) and I really resonate with how John seems to relate to music. Thank you so much for posting these; I hope there are more to come!

[@fellonblackdays5629]

yes i have it as well and i suspect john is on the spectrum.

[@lindalinda0316]

@@fellonblackdays5629 We're in amazing company then! 😉

[@scottrainsford_]

I rarely comment, but my word this has been an extraordinary series. Frankly all the interviews Rick has done with the RHCP have been amazing, but the series with John are next level. Guitar insights are a true unexpected high, John is quite the teacher and thank you both for not dumbing down the content to non-musicians (not an intended insult either). Thank you to both for being so willing, personal and genuine with the conversation. Hope to see the Chilli's in NZ soon!

[@BennieTarrMusic]

¿Is u gay?

[@tinabecker8923]

This series is absolutely fascinating. I love John Frusciante. He’s the reason I started learning guitar (at age 46). Rick is so zen it’s soothing to listen to the conversation. To hear John sound so happy and content, to hear him play and dive deep into the how and why of his playing and all of his musical influences filled this fan and guitar player wannabe with joy. So glad John is on this earth. Hope there are more of these in the future. ❤🌶️

[@400_billion_suns]

14:12 “It’s magical to have things that you can do, that you’re not throwing on the surface for people to see.” This is one the reasons why RHCP has managed to stay fresh and relevant for decades. John’s a musical encyclopedia and his tastes are so broad. All of that is coming together in some subtle way in his songwriting and playing.

[@sombra1111]

Many people were full of confidence saying things like "I can clearly see how John's solo career is interfering with the band's original sound in songs like My Cigarette". And as it's very often the case, they were wrong. It's actually a Flea song. We now know that John didn't even want to use synths or drum machines on the new albums. Fans and critics think they know what's going on and who wrote what but they're often wrong about these things when they're just guessing.

[@Zeal808]

Exactly

[@toddwanke602]

"It's just a minor thing" -- Love these so much!!

[@Ratabulous]

How are these still so interesting? I thought they would run out of ideas to talk about. I’m captivated ❤

[@421bb4]

It’s John Anthony Michael Frusciante

[@micaelmeneses3234]

@@421bb4 Michael?????

[@tonyjabroni7205]

This series with John is such a beautiful gift and I can’t thank everyone involved enough for sharing it with us❤. Y’all are incredible, and I am beyond appreciative🙏. I’ve always valued Frusciante’s insight and perspective so highly, so please know that there’s absolutely a want and a gratitude for as many of these as y’all are willing to put out! Rick’s naturally a very thoughtful and generous interviewer, so combining that with a preexisting relationship that stretches back decades at this point is just🤌 chefs kiss, beautiful work!

[@seiashun]

I absolutely love the way Rick talks to people, it brings out so many interesting stories and tidbits, and the conversation really flows so well

[@CraftyMusicTips]

So many top moments, but hearing these guys, 2 dear friends, just openly appreciating each other at the end is really touching

[@SiFi5478]

Man I love hearing the Red Hot Chili Peppers talk about music as much as I love listening to their music! Been a fan since the beginning and to experience in real time how they've developed as artists and people is spine tingling. I'm a musician myself and the inspiration I continually get from these old friends that I've never met is unquantifiable. Broken Record, thank you for all these conversations with the band and Rick. They really are a gift. X

[@bmoneyrancidfan91]

U gotta give chad smith more credit for being auch a great drummer. Super awesome he was always up to practice with john. Shows how patient he is with john coming back into the group.

[@JustAnotherBlader]

Wow I would pay a lot of money to see this sound check where Flea and John switched instruments!!

[@abubakryasin3997]

I could listen to these two for days......they really connect, Rick Rubin is the Conductor and Inspirer to the wonderful talent of John......thank you all.....

[@ЛарисаТ-й2ь]

Listening to their conversations is a great pleasure, it's like an opportunity to find out for yourself how something as beautiful as RHCP music is made. This is a real treasure.

[@__lovelysteph]

Clicked on this so fast 😫 I could listen to John talk to Rick forever!

[@scottrainsford_]

I had a few things to take care of first, but all I could think was I just want to listen to the episode - it was driving me crazy!

[@dianaroigtube]

So grateful that John kept his separate music exploration. My heart would explode in another dimension if 'the will to death' wouldn’t have existed.

[@BennieTarrMusic]

Very boring heroin albums...

[@kxrv6629]

This is most amazing to me because I always thought John was the quiet Chili Pepper- 5 episodes now. Wow!

[@shelby8364]

my bf said Rick looks like a wizard and I'm starting to believe that he actually is a wizard, I can't believe he's getting such great interviews out of John. it's such a treat for us fans

[@scottrainsford_]

He is definitely some sort of wizard!

[@danzie23]

You can’t believe it? Rick does amazing podcasts!! Listen to the Robert Plant one!! But Rick and John have made 6 albums together over 30 + years…. It shouldn’t be surprising he’s getting such great interviews out of John. He’s the only person to get THESE interviews out of John :)

[@Povlennebo]

These interviews are truly a gift, so much worthwhile stuff to learn about how he views music and making these albums, and just hearing him talk about other subjects too, he's just so great ❤

[@SamBass]

I've listened to all these and I could definitely listen to many more conversations between John and Rick

[@adrianodealmeidasantos8620]

These are the best interviews that I've listen

[@shar1ngthemusic]

This makes me go even deeper. I love this 😊🙏💜 I'm tuning in the time you guys have a conversation 😊 thank you both, John Frusciante & Rick Rubin 😊🙏✌️

[@samiraarian9304]

Oh man, the ending to this really brought me to tears. Just two amazing souls with outpouring love. So grateful and inspired. Thank you Rick and John ❤️

[@nicholass7416]

If someone more tech savvy than me could isolate John’s excitedly agreeing about how great life is in a separate video, I would be forever grateful. So happy he sounds so well…

[@larrydavid6852]

You wait thirty years for a legit Frusciante interview to come along and then half a dozen materialize within a few months!

[@eddievongrape2177]

I have absolutely loved these conversations with Rick Rubin and John Frusciante. This series of podcasts are some of my favourites, ever! Thank you for this gift 🙏🙏

[@mathewakl3662]

This man is just a genius of music. His knowledge and repertoire are amazing, as is his willingness to always seek out new inspiration.

It would be great if we can have a episode about John's solo career, explaining how he made songs like CARVEL, WATER, there's some really sophisticated harmony. John can try to play 1 of his song on RHCP setlist like '99 when the band played a snippet of Untitled #2 sometimes, and he will satisfy all fans

[@benjaminschurr6840]

This is pure gold. John is so open and speaking his mind. We just don’t get that so often. No criticism though! Just want him to be happy.

[@nikolasoskic9006]

we need to get flea and john and talk do talk about their processes together that would be so fun

[@eddievongrape2177]

I have absolutely loved these conversations between Rick Rubin and John Frusciante. This series are some of my favourites, ever! Thank you for this gift 🙏🙏

[@thematthewlukas1503]

Honestly I think just keep this series going. I could listen to these talks forever. Such a great Christmas gift to get these podcasts ❤️

[@_C_T_C_]

"Life is so good" I'm so emotional

[@blahblahfaghrii3061]

Thank you! 🎁 Excited for the next Frusciante podcast 😅🤟

[@andreachiodi9577]

This is so good. I could listen to 30 episodes of these conversations between Rick and John. So cool, thanks.

[@MyMateBruce]

More of these episodes will be very welcome! Love it!

[@tompolizzi2716]

John was playing a bit of the Rain Song. My favorite from Zeppelin

[@serajmehrabkhani7333]

I know john much better now. This is perhaps the only piece of interview available online that really shows john's real charecter.

[@johnnycaputo34]

That part on Venice queen is why I listen to the song.. of course he would bring it up ❤️❤️ JOHN AND RICK THANK U FOR THIS

[@liamjenkins244]

A few years ago I would not have believed you if you told me I'd be sitting here listening to John Frusciante talk about one of his amazing & obscure old solo songs on a podcast.

[@morrisalanisette9067]

1:14:45 this reminds me of a blog post he made a decade ago about saying how life could be way worse and then was describing possibilities of what the world would be. It always kind of stuck with me. I can't remember how he described it but basically was making hypotheticals of how bad earth could be. His main website that he deleted is on the wayback machine website, but seems like it doesn't have everything. The blog he had previous to that I don't remember the name and he deleted it a long time ago. I remember he made a post describing that practice he does with the playing accents on each different beat and all that, and long posts about his philosophy and thoughts. He mentions a lot of that in this series, but the text was very dense and intellectual. This series at least preserves a lot of his thoughts that for some reason he deleted from the internet

[@97szig]

Damn I remember that blog too. Shame he deleted it.

[@goodpeopleoftheworldunite]

I'll counter that by saying the world could be better. And it could be.

[@hhumh6911]

We need these conversations! I hope you continue podcasting with John because it's such a generous gift to all of us.

[@rudey6933]

Upvote to get this seen. Next pod: breakdown/analysis of The Empyrean ❤

[@alejandrovazquez5553]

Beautiful message of frusciante about life and luck, in the last 15 minutes

[@pudgywudgy7111]

I loved the ending. A lot of humility and gratefulness.

[@nathanchampionmusic]

25:00 I believe Paul Davids got a mention there :)

[@vitorqro]

I thought about that straight away. He’s channel is great and I am not even a musician. What honour to be mentioned by those two giants of the music.

[@Hellsut]

Please more of John! We need and want more of this kind of Interviews with him.

[@garypallas7957]

Listening to Rick and John talk teaches you so much about music. 👍

[@gollick]

The most insightful frusciante interviews ever. Keep going on his solo stuff

[@kellygrahamtamai6504]

Love the talks with John… if I had my way you two would have a discussion monthly FOREVER. He’s fascinating.

[@themkeshow]

I love this series

[@endlessmotion2255]

Wasn't expecting part 4 so soon but I'l happily take it. These have been some of the most enjoyable interviews I've heard with John and it's no doubt down to the comfortable relationship he has with Rick and the history they've shared working together since Blood Sugar. The average interviews must really start to grate on someone line John after a long tour and getting asked the same things over and over, whereas you can tell John is actually interested in the conversation with Rick. Hoping for more after John releases his next solo work.

[@tecacristiny]

I love hear John's process of creativity is so good and hear him talking about music, his life and stuff is so much fun I can't describe the feeling but it's so good listen to John talking about everything! Such a legend ❤️

[@sven_mombasa]

Absolutely loved the four parts. Especially when musical influences come full circle. In the early 90s the German band Cucumber Men were formed because of their love for the Chili Peppers and their only single influenced the guitar lick of Can't Stop. Love it!

[@macfawlty]

This Frusciante series is the most fascinating I’ve heard of any musical conversation. The way John describes and demos Venice Queen, I was as surprised as Rick being fascinated by the rhythm against the chords. It reminds me most of Richie Havens, who has one of the most simple chording styles, but a griot rhythm that’s otherworldly. The surf style reminded me of a local DC band back in the 80’s, the Insect Surfers, whose music I revisited lately. Check them out, it’s a very sophisticated surf sound.

[@ByevTlh]

Please we need part 5 😩😫

[@mathvena]

Rick, thank you so much for bringing John. I really really appreciate it.

[@lauratice8490]

Thank youuu these are so freaking amazing!!!

[@MATTricotero]

Love John, love Rick. Really hope this continues. Thanks both of you

[@tonyreyes8190]

So excited this is out! We just had one last week and are getting spoiled. I’ve been listening to the chili’s cover from I get around on repeat lately. Love johns vocals and guitar on that. And Anthony’s “YYEeAaHH” is so fitting. Great chemistry on that one. And an old purple stain version with a cool sound. I listened to I get around by The Beach Boys and it’s great, but I’m not listening to it on repeat like I am with the chili’s version

[@RodrigoPiccoli]

This is a gift for all of us. A dream. Thank you Rick, thank you John. Love you guys so much.

[@jung-zen]

Wow I never realised the rhythm for the Venice Queen outro was inspired by Jungle, cannot unhear the amen break now lmao

[@duckydeadwater]

I could listen to john talk about music all day.

[@nicktee167]

this has been such a great series. thanks so much for sharing! two endlessly interesting musical minds.

[@agustinarce6466]

I cant have enough of this! Its so interesting to listen

[@hectarea6408]

This is just a blessing, thank you

[@gregoryjackson7903]

Beautiful interview. Love the last 15 minutes. Rubin: 'The mistake people make is that they think they know. But they don't know'. Please do another one - I could listen to these two for hours.