Songwriters on Process interviews Stu Mackenzie of King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard!

[@tvarakor]

Wow, can't believe stu is on joe rogan

[@SongwritersonProcess]

never heard that one before!

[@damnfawcett]

@@nicolasmts3264 bruh

[@yungbutschi747]

Wow Stu on Joe Rogans Podcast would be awesome!

[@brainrotterrr]

@@nicolasmts3264 you have big brain i think

[@moonstruckskywalker9276]

@@damnfawcett :'D

[@David_Solyom]

“I haven’t written much” is not something you often hear from Stu

[@nathangray429]

usually stu doesn't have a baby

[@ruanpazo]

I imagine how much this "not much" is

[@matthewwatt2295]

Yeah, only one or two albums in the last week, nbd

[@stupedkiteh]

Stu’s interviews have matured and progressed in a similar fashion to Gizzs songs and writing style

[@mplspc]

Fr, the old interviews are so awkward but that also made them so funny to watch

[@kieranbrennan4279]

i wouldn't say his interviews have matured, more so he shows up to interviews less high

[@hippiecheezburger5457]

Stu Mackenzie will continue to grow along with the band, it is really interesting to see them change and mature and hear their sound evolve

[@thepopgroup3366]

@@mplspc its like an interviewer pulling random kids from the street

[@dom8301]

Stu’s best interview is still the one where he is blazed as fuck talking to the dude in the tight shirt...

[@maximus5060]

Thank you for interviewing Stu. He's arguably one of the best songwriters of this century.

[@lovablemonty]

RATTLE SNAKE!

[@samgatti3045]

I'm sure subconsciously I knew that Stu's full name was Stuart, but to read it with my own two eyes was really jarring

[@dirtrockground4543]

if you get a chance, joey walker is also in king gizz and i think he has the same impact as stu on their songs and he is a neat guy

[@SongwritersonProcess]

Good to know, thanks!

[@marcotewlow8533]

@@SongwritersonProcess seconding this! Joey’s tracks have really been their best, especially starting with Polygondwanaland!

[@jasp42]

Joey usually puts in less songs but he's been on fire lately: This Thing, Minimum Brain Size, Intrasport, Superposition, Inner Cell...

[@bubbamike4743]

@@marcotewlow8533 Stu wrote every song on Polygonwandaland

[@marcotewlow8533]

@@bubbamike4743 Stu co-wrote every song on Polygondwanaland, co-written with Joey and Cavs. And if you compare Poly to the rest of Joey’s work, it’s clear that he was the principal songwriter on about 2/3rds of the album. A bunch of Joey exclusive tropes show up everywhere, especially Inner Cell -> Searching. It seems to me like the other two got co-credit because of how intricate their self-written parts were.

[@bradleyandrew4378]

I'm a simple man. I see Stu Mackenzie or King Gizzard and I click like.

[@rangman197]

ok

[@blubberboi2459]

Same

[@georgemiddleton9449]

I'm a simple man. I see "I'm a simple man. I see Stu Mackenzie or King Gizzard and I click like. " and I click like.

[@greatfelixo]

Hope to see more stuff like this with Stu, he did a great interview/breakdown of the ableton project for Honey with KEXP which I imagine if you are watching this you probably have already seen (if not I would really recommend). He doesn't really mess around with mundane promotional interviews but when he takes the time to give some insight into his process it is really appreciated.

[@MatthewDavisMusic]

Where can I find that interview?

[@odrithingamajig]

@@MatthewDavisMusic Here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3Otn2SqnKaEnM0

[@willgatlin5073]

You’re doing the Lord’s work, thank you.

[@ejakeulate4058]

that's fucking insane. i have an '05 ford taurus and i went out and listened to the headlight alarm and it sounds so much like fafyl. what a genius.

[@TonyMacaroni69420]

Can you record it and post it?

[@jrobinsondrums]

Stu is such an interesting person. Thanks for putting together this great interview. This inspired me to write something right now

[@SongwritersonProcess]

That's awesome that it inspired you, and glad you liked the interview. He's a fascinating person, and as a fan of the band I felt like I needed to know more about his creative process given how ridiculous his output is. It was hardly a surprise when he told me that he gets anxious when he's not creating.

[@stupedkiteh]

Ngl, fought some tears when he started talking about being a parent. He is gonna be such an amazing father!

[@fyeahdinosaurs]

This is SUCH A GOOD listen, and yeah, now I'm inspired to go work on a new batch of songs! Stu rules.

[@SongwritersonProcess]

Thanks. He was a fascinating interview.

[@hippiecheezburger5457]

I’ve noticed their music used to be more garage rock and wall of sound sounding, now in recent albums you can hear the attention to detail and all the little nuances like on a track like Intrasport

[@peacemac1992]

Polygondwanaland? Gumboot Soup? PMDB? They've always had attention to detail, even 12BB has it's tiny details and that's some OG Gizz.

[@hippiecheezburger5457]

@@peacemac1992 nah they don’t sound as if they’re playing all together in the same room anymore, lots of electronic details and separate studios, overdubs. They’ve gotten way better at recording, I don’t know if you understand what I’m saying if you’re going to disagree like that

[@sonofspirit7961]

@@hippiecheezburger5457 They had to record separately because of Covid.

[@hippiecheezburger5457]

@@sonofspirit7961 it worked in their favor but come on the recording has become a lot more technical in like the past 2 years

[@sonofspirit7961]

@@hippiecheezburger5457 I think King Gizzard's production is great as it is. The perfect mix of raw performance and polished overdubs.

[@koshaboi619]

Stu speaks straight from his mind and his heart. So refreshing hearing someone like that talk about their creative endeavours. I feel like we don't get too many people like him in this world. Love that man

[@semicolson]

the influence of frank herbert on king gizz makes so much sense. futurism and environmentalism. love to see it.

[@BassistBob81]

Float Along - Fill Your Lungs, words and music by Stuart Mackenzie and Henry Ford

[@highimpactsexualviolence5512]

quite the unexpected collaboration there

[@codynunez1020]

WOO

[@n.o.b.s.8458]

"walking can be an influence for writing" Stu: Interesting... Stu: Left Left Left Left Left Left Left.... Right Right Right Right

[@saturatedneowax]

this is the comment right here

[@zacharyoberdier1654]

this is such an interesting interview, hearing about the songwriting proccess of stu is so informative, and hearing about how artists can find inspiration from movement and sounds in their natural environment is so interesting to me. i am very glad you got stu on the show! hes such a cool guy :)

[@peteytwofinger]

this guy has incredible talent and strong drive . i am shocked at the quality of his output - there is literally NO filler . it took me a while to realize how great this band really is , initially i thought oh this band has great videos .... then 2017 happened and i was like this band is fucking tops period . i love all of their music . i feel they should be ruling the world , but every time i get that with an artist they end up with a dedicated cult following not world domination . i spose in order to be THAT popular you cant really make quality music . you have to deliver the stuff that sells. the irony is in order to be a success at music you have to fail .

[@2112thesmith]

Petey! Lotzza motzza pizza really is a top-notch pie!

[@peteytwofinger]

@@2112thesmith aint it ? lol

[@jaylinsa]

Well they don't call it selling out for nothing...

[@eif6051]

the comment made at 8:40 is how I look at it as well, I also embrace a creative block, because it simply means you eleveted above you've been doing and your vision has grown. you are not "satisfied" anymore with the quality you of the work you produce, so you have to become better, learn, grow. I cannot imagine an artist existing without creative blockage, because it would mean they stay on the same level and never progress. so a block is a sign of growth, while it can still be quite annoying and frustrating, this idea gives me comfort when I'm stuck.

[@timadamson3378]

His songs have an unbelievable range of styles and themes. Genius.

[@brendamireles7323]

Stu is an amazing musician, such an inspirating person, thx soo much for this interview really well done

[@maidentallica]

Way late to the party on this one but this was a really insightful interview, thanks for this!

[@QueenOfPessimism]

Bro. Stu saying he like, HAS to have his hands busy is so relatable to me in an autistic sense. I’m autistic and i really NEED to be doing something very specific or i will become stressed and fucking depressed. That’s so neat to hear someone else has that...weird “thing.”

[@aidanmcmullan9351]

As soon as he said he got into running I went to Strava to see if I could find him lmao

[@lucasmarinhosm]

I love this man and his work so much goddamn

[@BootlegLizard]

This is a really great interview

[@antoniomota2494]

This is a great interviewer!

[@NasiPadangAmpera]

I see rattlesnake lord, i click

[@Not_So_Slim_Shady]

I don't write music but I write comedy and it's really cool to me hearing how musicians get ideas from stimuli around them because I absolutely do that with comedy.

[@cutmp4430]

11:10 “this idea will connect to this one ”-gizverse confirmed.

[@user-me8sq9rl7y]

A truly fascinating, one of a kind human

[@catarinaoliveira4175]

really interesting interview. made me think a lot about my writing process and about all the things I've been doing (and not doing) artistically...

[@nyf3ninj4]

Mad props for mentioning JD and The Sword at the end, excellent interview with Stu!

[@SongwritersonProcess]

HUGE fan of The Sword! Check out my site Songwriters on Process; I've interviewed him twice (both transcribed, not video or audio). He's a great guy to interview too. Seen them live many many times.

[@nyf3ninj4]

@@SongwritersonProcess Same here! I love seeing them live, they put on an amazing show. I'll definitely go check those interviews out, thanks!

[@miguel213]

@@SongwritersonProcess The Sword is badass

[@SongwritersonProcess]

@@miguel213 Indeed they are. Hoping for some new music from them soon!

[@drworm1332]

Really great interview. Stu is my fav person in the world, I could listen to him all day. Thank you!

[@alphermail]

"I don't love stopping" Never would have guessed!

[@johnanderson9337]

This is great. So in-depth and genuine.

[@sponkmcdonk3898]

Discussion about movement/shower and inspiration was super interesting. Having constant stimulation for our active minds and the nature of media being accessible everywhere means we don’t get to be alone with our thoughts. That’s where the magic happens.

[@westwoodmusic604]

So glad to stumble upon your channel Ben, this is EXACTLY the type of interview I want to see with my favorite artists. The whole process of writing is equally as fascinating as the music itself for me

[@Thatsit36]

Great interview. Love Stu.

[@frankiesunswept]

Love to hear Stu talk about creation process! Need more :)

[@quatquatbebop1215]

Great interview, super interesting, thanks for setting this up!

[@cole4408]

Congrats on the baby Stu boi

[@brendanfox2376]

of course he's a dork for frank herbert hahaha i love it

[@2112thesmith]

Insightful interview!

[@HAZARDOUS88]

Thanks so much for doing this!

[@frankymcdonald7176]

stuart

[@raoulandthedukes]

So rad!

[@madmanscomment]

1:19 YUPP!

[@rainbow9832]

😀😀😀 nice catch!

[@psychedoutband]

Love ya stu 💙💙💙🐊

[@rezaervanda3871]

Next album: LW

[@cole4408]

Yuuuup hungry wolf of fate goes into if not now then when peep it

[@barnowl97]

@@cole4408 I hadn't noticed before 🔥

[@saturatedneowax]

I always sing melodies over turn signals

[@saturatedneowax]

there's also this big fan thingy I walk by everyday that makes a tone and I harmonize with it

[@makisupadude1241]

Great interview!

[@brentonatkins]

Stu's the man!!

[@chibbobo]

So float along - fill your lungs is inspired by a car alarm, lol

[@diagoscarrone4119]

Holy shit YES!

[@Rubarb51]

Stu saying he hasint written much unfathomable 😅 KG and LW time era BF 3000 six months after this Onmnium Gatherum and Made in Timeland just over a year from this time period Then ice Death Planets Laminated Denim and Changes, which we know Changes was written over a five year time frame since 2017

[@jorgealmonacid3131]

yup

[@Goodvibesyeetus]

good to know float along fill your lungs came from a car alarm

[@Iwasthewalrus]

Rumor has it covid was created to stop gizz from writing 5 albums annually

[@rubentongiani6198]

Well the dude is a workoholic

[@RobinHietz]

I wonder whether Stu would love or hate meditation

[@jakehorne5662]

Yes, but would need music/podcasts to occupy his frontal conciousness

[@RobinHietz]

@@jakehorne5662 lol

[@dylanchope8992]

Stu therapy sesh bra

[@gabrielcarmo4930]

Caramba, como eu queria ser como o Stu, mas a procrastinação me consome

[@davidrewit]

começa aos poucos mano, tem que criar como puder! 🎶

[@slandersir7255]

25:30

[@lucasrpacifico]

everyone talks about how KG is a prolific band. OK nice. but have you stopped to listen to Omar Rodriguez Lopez's discography? makes KG look like a child.

[@TC-lk2ev]

There's so much shit in Omar's discog though whereas KG is high quality all over the place, and this is coming from someone who loves Omar (and TMV)

[@sponkmcdonk3898]

and King Crimson makes ORL look like a baby, right? Jeez elitist much? there are a ton of prog musicians. nothing wrong with enjoying all of it.

[@LuckySantora]

Yea calm down bub

[@Les537]

Surprise, the American knows nothing about what is going on in Australia.

[@SongwritersonProcess]

Trying my best to learn. Sorry.

[@keranssdecontrol]

@@SongwritersonProcess You’re doing well, don’t sweat it

[@sponkmcdonk3898]

negativity

[@ZuShin]

Hey, I'm Australian and I don't know everything going on in America ✌ Great interview. Luv Stu and the GizLiz guys 💚🦖

[@me-fl5rg]

WOO

[@viiruu]

WOO

[@MikeTDHpt]

WOO