The Rick Rubin Interview

[@alexo5861]

20+ years ago i was a studio assistant on two sessions with Rick Rubin. Don’t be fooled he knew every piece of equipment in the studio, how it worked, what it could do and could not do. If there was a piece of equipment he had not seen before ehe wanted to use it immediately and figure it out. What he did not want to do was be the person in constant control and monitoring of the equipment. He wanted to be and was the idea man, hey let’s try this, have your thought of this, what if we didn’t do that. He trusted the people he was working with, the musicians, the engineers and even a lowly studio assistant to do there job and do it the best they could.

[@rambro1stbud]

Yeah, he's just being humbled. Rubin was part of the NYC punk scene and 100% knows how to play instruments. There's just no need to brag when your work speaks for itself.

[@alfreedom7750]

Yeah there’s no way you can create all that amazing stuff and then be “oh I don’t know 🤷🏻‍♂️ how anything works guys.. oopsie! Just made a triple platinum album! How did that happen? 😅”

[@tommylee85]

​@@rambro1stbudfor sure he's humble, but you don't need to be a supermusician to understand what sound good and what doesn't. He's just really good at understanding what's working and what doesn't.

[@leehicks3172]

Wow! Talk about a dream assistant position. I sure wish I would’ve landed a spot like that after I finished audio engineering school, but I am proud to say I was one for Jon Brion when I was out in L.A. when he was working with Dido.

[@anthonyward8587]

Great story man. Cheers from an older Analogue Engineer in Melb , oz.

[@robkline6809]

1:33 - Early Beatles influence 2:44 - Punk rock recordings 3:20 - NYC music scene 6:23 - First rap record production 8:58 - Using 808 drum machine 15:54 - Starting Def Jam label 18:27 - LL Cool J 25:20 - Finishing NYU degree 26:26 - Run-DMC collaboration with Aerosmith 34:25 - Working with Beastie Boys 36:58 - Playing guitar for Beastie Boys 39:38 - Hiring best studio engineers 43:52 - Producing Slayer's first album 54:23 - Tom Petty's Wildflowers record 1:01:34 - You Don't Know How it Feels (no cymbals on drums) 1:12:50 - No "right way" to make records 1:14:31 - Producing Linkin Park album 1:15:23 - Red Hot Chili Peppers album 1:26:14 - Under the Bridge origin 1:39:19 - System of a Down 1:45:43 - Johnny Cash collaboration 2:03:25 - Reflections on mortality 2:04:01 - Creativity and idea streams 2:09:33 - Discovering new music (like Marcus King)

[@heliometer]

How the hell did you do it so fast? The video was released just a couple of minutes ago. :)

[@alpbet2518]

@@heliometer AI probably

[@jongeephotography]

​@@heliometer more importantly, why would you want to miss anything by skipping ahead?

[@papigatitoASMR]

I'm guessing he used some AI or online service to get a transcript from the video and then used ChatGPT to create timestamps.

[@canyoncarver]

Very grateful for your taking the time to do this. THANK YOU!

[@KINZOisHERE]

On these rushing days of short content you posted a 2 hours long interview without cuts. Total respect for Rick. Every second of it was worthy.

[@MCLUHANVIDEOS]

Relax

[@Freakinawesome333]

There were probably some cuts, just well hidden

[@mikewhitla2845]

There are cuts but yes its long form for sure.

[@brads0107able]

He also says more than once " we spoke about this......yesterday a little bit. "

[@timgonzales2891]

It's 2024 that is a common occurrence. Long form is more relevant than ever.

[@Mr100USA]

I remember the first time I learned who Rick was on a RHCP record, and for whatever reason started to dig into this guy, and I just kept finding my favorite records of all time had this guru behind them one way or another. It's incredible how he was able to live this life and give us these gifts.

[@humanactivated1017]

You mean the RCMP?

[@elliottcsmith5447]

I've seen a million Rick Rubin interviews at this point - he did so many to promote his book and they were good - but you can see him engage in a whole new way with Beato because he knows he's in the presence of someone who loves music as much as he does. Fantastic.

[@christopherzehnder]

Rick’s channel is great way for artists to reach out to über fans who care about the details and craft of music. You can’t have the same kind of interview for a puff magazine piece or spot on ‘Extra’.

[@haraldsletterod]

This interview was almost a copy of the Lex Friedman interview. To me it seems like a chance lost to have a long and good conversation about music production and creativity with Rubin. Instead we got this. It's not bad. It's good but if Rick didn't copy Lex I believe it would have been much better.

[@JC20XX]

Beato led the interview and he's not that kinda guy

[@xerofg]

Lex Fridman is for falling asleep to. Beato is to watch and listen.

[@jacklynwilliam3862]

Agree same questions were asked.

[@b_tang]

Every single time, year after year, I'm like, there's no way I'm watching this long video, and then I can't turn it off. Totally engrossing. Every time.

[@vinners]

100%

[@Artrcb]

Exactly.

[@mattly2597]

Same!

[@niebuhrsongs]

It's not new?

[@meanmr.mustard]

​@@niebuhrsongsit is new.

[@sichuancowboy]

What I find most baffling is Rick Rubin's memory... It's amazing how he describes so many different events in such great detail.

[@AhBeeDoi]

I think music spurs memories and feelings more than trying to recall events from a dry recitation of dates and facts.

[@matthewnightz8295]

Both of these comments rule. A buddy of mine is a musician and a doctor. He was telling me about music with Alzheimer’s patients. Google it. It’s pretty remarkable.

[@Zarphag]

Hes got a decade on me and I cant remember what lunch was yesterday

[@jayclarke6671]

He's obviously not a heavy drinker.🍷

[@1FairyGothMother]

Artists have different brains, perceive things differently, the wiring is just next level.

[@LeoMakes]

I love that at the end of this long (and really fantastic) conversation, Rick is like "Hey, even though we're done, can I play you a few more songs?" His enthusiasm for the music is endearing. Inspiring, even.

[@crimsonoakshadow6118]

This interview is over two hours long and doesn't feel anywhere near long enough. Just amazing. Rick has the most zen sounding voice, too.

[@RednaZela]

Highly recommend listening to The Creative Act on audiobook. It's an amazing work and Rubin reads it himself.

[@jamesmuir5262]

​@@RednaZelakeen to listen to that. He's an avid meditator and mindset cultivator, and a great producer. Awesome influence on me

[@kennethmilam2894]

SHEP GORDON for me has that zen type too.

[@Recapsulate]

@@RednaZela That was a good book with interesting insights on creativity. Ideas are seeds; we need to collect and nurture them so they can flower into something great was my takeaway as I recall.

[@MichaelSmith-ig8bw]

Yeah, that voice is so smooth and mellow. I can't picture this guy getting pissed off.

[@dirkbag22]

I love these interviews that have no time limit - just a conversation that goes on as long as it does. Beautiful.

[@chris_telclear]

He takes Johnny Cash, has him do a NINE INCH NAILS song, and he makes it sound like the Johnny Cashiest Johnny Cash song ever! That's Genius!

[@icirisbo]

I geniunly thought Johnny Cash was the original writer. I remember discovering the NIN Version when I was15 and saying ''Dang, what a good remix it is'' My Big bro telling me ''oh you're not just wrong bro, you super wrong''

[@apexofhumanity]

So many people have told me they think the Johnny Cash version is better. Admittedly, I'm a Reznor stan but those last distorted chords on the original version just make it hit so much harder. Not only do those chords end the song, but they end the album. The perfect cap to one of the greatest albums ever recorded. Cash's version is great, but Reznor's is perfect and goes beyond the song itself.

[@icirisbo]

@@apexofhumanity Well, I can just agree with what you said. I love Reznor so much in his writing and way of singing. Cash version could be better, I would not be objective.

[@jeffsnyder3161]

The first time I heard it, I thought to myself, "that is going to be the song of the year." Rubin asks, "what if?" How lucky we are for it. 😎

[@_suse_]

Masterpiece

[@ZvukUp]

In the history of music, there will NEVER be a more significant interview than this for so many reasons, it would take me 5 hours to explain. This is it. This is the end all, be all interviews about music. PERIOD. This interview is ONE in a Trillion and will NEVER happen again from any producer or musician on the face of the planet. I never need to hear, watch or listen to another interview from anyone about music ever again. Rick Beato, I hope you truly embraced the magnitude of how monumental this was for you to be in the presence of the Jedi Ninja of music and his willingness to explain his genius with such humility. This interview was and is the ultimate mic drop. Elvis has left the building.

[@PaisleyPatchouli]

Two Ricks. Both living their lives devoted to their music. Two Ricks: Couldn't be more diverse in their approaches to music production. Two Ricks; both at the top of their game, yet going in very different directions. Two Ricks. Both masters of the 'obstetric art' of delivering the best musical expression an artist can create. Two Ricks. Exploring one's phenomenal journey from 'mere fan' to Mogul. Two hours - of two Ricks savoring a conversation for the ages, for all of us to enjoy and maybe learn something from. Thank you two Ricks, for one great episode! I really found myself more engaged than I expected to.

[@shroomhilda]

I'm Pickle Rick!

[@Bad-Bru]

Hello friends❤ -very kool very kool-

[@larsn7163]

In stereo

[@ado011235]

sounds like a Rick & Morty episode

[@jeffbaker8074]

What a comment. Masterful!! You should write reviews for a living if you don't already.

[@mauriciovalverde6652]

Is it me or Rick Rubins voice is like listening to the radio in the 80's - 90's late night programs... amazing!! it transport you.

[@AdamFiregate]

Instant satori. 🙂

[@martinleggett3785]

He has a podcast Tetragrammaton

[@JillKnapp]

His diction is so, so good. He pronounces every letter without sounding stuffy. Once he got warmed up and settled in, he didn't really use filler/stalling words like "like", "um," or "y'know" -- his word choices are deliberate and accurate but so comforting. No vocal fry, just clear speaking. He takes his time. What a treat to hear him speak!

[@peacetree5000]

He does meditate on a regular basis so very chilled🙂

[@goodingmusic]

It sure does :)

[@valkrider100]

It took ten minutes to get him hooked. Then he really started enjoying the conversation! A joy to watch when the switch happens.

[@ianjonas7380]

It's been the same with a number of Rick B's tricky interviewees. He wins them all over though with his genuine desire to hear their perspective and experiences.

[@ds2112]

@@ianjonas7380 Just like the interview with Sting. The first 10-minutes or so Sting seems a little standoffish, then something happens and they become best buddies. Incredible to watch, and an amazing interview with Mr Rubin.

[@jchrizzy6995]

5:58 he locks in lmao. Also at like 20:40 when he plays drum machine for rick… nobody else has played rick a song in an interview yet that i can remember

[@jchrizzy6995]

@@ianjonas7380 *cough* *cough* billy corgan *cough*

[@ianjonas7380]

​@@jchrizzy6995Billy's body language at the start was so cold but that interview has ended up being my favourite, not because of the music talk but how Billy really got into a space where he felt he had the time and audience that would welcome his perspective.

[@dannywtaylor]

This conversation is probably my favorite of all alongside the Pat Metheny conversation. Rick, you are truly a gem and I cannot thank you enough for how greatly you enrich our lives by your enthusiasm for music and what you elicit from a breadth of musicians, composers, producers, etc. Yours is my favorite KZbin channel of all time.

[@Suzbatin1000]

Alan Parsons

[@Suzbatin1000]

Jon Anderson

[@thedrummer381]

I feel lucky because I am following Rick Beato as a 50 year old musician in Istanbul, there are still so much good things to do. Enjoy, love and peace ✌

[@russ254]

I’ve felt Istanbul has wonderful music to discover - best wishes!

[@KennethMoyer-t3y]

I've wanted to visit your city since I knew it as Constantinople. So much history. So much of what the fabric of the world is came from there or through there.

[@JoseGrullon]

Rubin mentions Danceteria and its all true. It was a 5 story dance club, every floor was a different genre. It was so crazy outside as you would see b-boys, punks, dance music afficionados, hanging outside waiting to go in and everybody got along. I was lucky to grow up in NYC at that time.

[@ineverswag]

would have loved to experience that

[@ImaWreckU]

It's interesting hearing stories of years passed by older folks who lived that time, because we're told for the past ~15-20 years that everyone really didn't get along and people were hateful and separate and stuck to their little groups (in the USA I mean) but then I hear stories from people about the exact opposite. Really seems like it was a better time up until the 2000s, seems like a nicer period. Nowadays everyone is in their own little space and they don't want to be near anyone else's little space.

[@hellooutsiders6865]

@@ImaWreckU divide and conquer. The media and politicians get more attention when they push division.

[@tylerdurden7142]

@@ImaWreckU perhaps everyone did get along in NYC which was the epicenter/origin of much of the new music and culture coming out at that time, but it definitely was not the case in most of the country. Most of the country was indeed segregated along musical lines 20 years ago, often with visceral hatred. The average music listener today is far more open-minded than in the past.

[@thomaspritt385]

@@tylerdurden7142 As someone about the same age as both Ricks but lived in small towns around the country during the 70's, 80's and 90's, I couldn't disagree more with your take.

[@frankquednau889]

47:30 rick & rick listening to Raining Blood. Wonderful!

[@Geddyfleaharris]

That was awesome and I am not even a big Slayer fan.

[@adamvigil8320]

On time with Lombardo!

[@badmotorbreath5206]

🤘🏼😎🤘🏼

[@edwardrusk]

Someone needs to make a Gif / meme of their heads rocking out at the same time

[@clivehorridge]

Like Bevis & Butt-Head, pure gold 🤣❤️🇷🇴

[@tomkohlman1503]

What a great interview. It was as if I was in the room with them. When Beato brought up Cash, Petty and Cornell not being here anymore, it was as if both their hearts opened up and we could look inside them and feel the longing they have to see these great artists once again. Outstanding interview. Very well done.

[@rockrondo]

When Rubin closes his eyes you can really see how much he feels and takes in every little bit of it. Unreal. Amazing interview.

[@MattKaufmann]

Nobody is out of Beato’s league. Rick, has a knack for asking truly interesting and important questions in a conversational way. He guides the interview and makes really informed observations but doesn’t get in the way. And, Rubin is always a great interviewee. He’s so collected, articulate and eager to talk about his projects. This was a treat.

[@edsepe2258]

So good, 🎉

[@AngelRivera-fp9md]

I love how Rick Rubin listens to the songs he produced like its the first time. Even after listening to them hundreds of times before and knowing every detail about them. He truly loves music

[@reinerwongler7263]

He literally said he hasn't listened to any rhcp since making the album

[@j_e_hill]

Totally checks out with his philosophy of what to do to make good music. He produces music as a fan of it.

[@AngelRivera-fp9md]

@@reinerwongler7263 If you've seen any other of his interviews youll notice what Im saying. RHCP is not the only band he produced music for. Im taking his attitude from this interview as an example.

[@hegemonycricket2182]

​@@reinerwongler7263but in the process of making it he listened to it many many times

[@danmorrison740]

Loved this. ‘Hurt’ always brings me to tears and I’m a 52 year old man. A testament to Rubin’s genius. What a career. Great interview.

[@dmc8552]

Another brilliant guest. As a guy who loves Slayer, Tom Petty, Slipknot, Johnny Cash, Chilli Peppers, SOAD, RATM, Audioslave etc etc etc Rick Rubin is responsible for a large portion of the sounds I've had in my ears most of my life. Legend.

[@angelramirezisea]

This! 100%

[@pierrejunius2942]

Me too

[@thesliquifier1381]

Don’t sleep on his rap records

[@bernhardkrickl3567]

It seems what you like is Rick Rubin production :)

[@susername]

He's actually a therapist. He sees people without judgement, he allows and enables them to express themselves. It's amazing what you can achieve with just that

[@wayzUX]

So basically a wall would do just fine in that case.

[@METTI1986LA]

or a muse for creativity...

[@NVM_SMH]

He's a chameleon. By himself he's a motor mouth ego could talk under water. Doing an interview he's suddenly happy to shut up, sit back and listen. He researches his subject and asks informed questions.

[@JohnWiku]

You can say he is the rapist of albums. What he did to Metallica's Death Magnetic was something straight out of clipping hell 😂😂😂 He really laid the rapy when he compressed the album to DR3 levels, not even an hydraulic press can compress matter to such extents 🤣😂🤣😂

[@thewaldfe9763]

That's what music production is all about

[@MrPablo616]

I was looking for short videos today as I'm not at full health, I clicked on this thinking I'll watch the first 5 or 6 mins... Sat rooted for 2hrs 12 mins with my kitten asleep on my chest and relished the whole experience. Thank you. So much.

[@stringtheoryguitars4952]

Get better soon brother! Glad your kitty is there to help your healing.

[@MrPablo616]

@@stringtheoryguitars4952 cheers! have a good one!

[@KIMOCO01]

This is now my favorite thing I've ever watched on Rick's channel--and that's saying something. I am typing this from a business trip where I'm actually feeling sick but have to suffer through all these events. And every night I rush back to my hotel room, get in my pjs with a cup of tea, and watch more of this video. This is truly the healing power of creativity, connection, and music--medicine for the soul.

[@ChopAndBrew]

Hope you're feeling better!

[@DeronMidge]

If I don't watch this R & R interview about 300 times, I will be ashamed of myself. Two of my favorite people in the entire world that I've never met, however feel like they are family. THANK YOU RICKS❕ I cannot wait to watch this 🫵

[@jasonjunker927]

i'm on my second view in as many days.

[@DeronMidge]

😅 Beato me to it! Sorry couldn't resist. I've just now started my second listen​@@jasonjunker927

[@Lordfader1978]

I've said it before and i'll say it again....Rick Beato is the single MOST IMPORTANT musical figure/educator we have right now in the music industry. His knowledge and passion is like no other and he must be protected at all costs. He is the chosen one and he will bring balance to the force.

[@jtfritchie]

All silliness aside, I think that I was trying to get at a similar point. He is THE BEST AT THIS. And the fun these artists have with him: priceless.

[@FPSBuzz]

He is our gateway into the brilliant minds of those whom we'd never otherwise set foot into

[@adamkane9340]

Well said.

[@SanyiTatrai]

SO TRUE! 👏🤘🙏🔥

[@StaunchOfficial]

The David Attenborough of music ;)

[@bigke0x64]

Every time i watch Beato interview someone like Rick Rubin if feel like i'm watching history being made

[@frankquednau889]

I think it’s true -when people will study music in the future, and all those towering figures will be gone, these videos will be witnesses to their genius and important artifacts of knowledge.

[@richardcarlick1589]

History being made 😂 the man has a podcast.

[@jjaywill]

Growing up near DC in the 80’s it was so cool hearing Rick talk about DC GoGo. He was exactly right, it was about the “live” experience of a GoGo! Got me right in my feelies! Great! Great interview!❤️❤️

[@planktonau]

What a freakin' privilege it was to watch that!! Rick makes the time, and takes the time to conduct real interviews... no... he takes the time to have real conversations about music and how it is made. Stunning interview Rick. Enjoyed every minute.

[@streetmansam5073]

To both Ricks, there aren’t the words to describe how good this interview is so I’ll just say a massive thank you to you both 🙏 Love how they played ‘Hurt’ all the way through. I heard parts on that song I’ve never heard before and I’ve listened to it hundreds of times.

[@timperley69]

47:00 two ricks head banging to slayer, love it

[@thestarseeker8196]

Ricks in Blood

[@metetural9140]

It's a Rick Ensemble

[@danb2TJ]

You mean the white hair Rick? or the other one?

[@JoeyLevenson]

Yeah that was beautiful

[@udderhippo]

Ricks Rolling

[@jammakers]

I don't think there is a better interview program than this show. I call it show because I'm really old school. The information that I got listening to Rick Rubin, Andy Summers, Sting, Stewart Copeland, Daniel Lanois, Butch Vig and whoever is priceless. It's a musical education. Keep doing what you're doing Rick, you are an amazing interviewer. You know how to get to the things that people like me want to hear and the artists want to talk about.

[@chilidrummer8333]

As a die hard Red Hot Chili Peppers fan, I’m so glad that Rick Rubin produced their best albums, beginning with BSSM. The particular showcasing of every band member’s talent is for me a great gift to music. Also it’s such a beautiful thing that he still praises them so very much. Not because they’re my favourite band, but Rick Rubin understands good music, his work speaks for itself. I’m very grateful for his art and how he formed so many great artists. Thank you, Rick Rubin. And thank you Rick Beato for this interview.

[@kenclassen6616]

Thank God, Johnny Cash and Rick Rubin found each other. What incredible magic.

[@KennethMoyer-t3y]

Unbelievable magic!

[@cruelfeather9275]

and the ending is what it is all about. Just a couple of people sitting in silence listening to music and sharing the moment. That is what music is all about for me. Great conversation Rick. Thank you!

[@joecormack7016]

Rubin is so zen, he can breeze through a two-hour interview while his front room is being completely redecorated around him. Truly inspiring

[@songsmithy07]

Seeing Rick Ruben listen to Wildflowers with his eyes closed fills my heart with joy.

[@Jamski-j3h]

I love that he asks for it to be turned up... then he's away....

[@gmorkins6006]

That song is so beautiful.

[@MatthewPeskay]

“Work with what you have to make it the best it can be instead of trying to make it into something else”. Life lessons from rick and rick.

[@david_a_uno]

100% :)

[@nfarring]

That piece of advice will probably stay with me long after the rest of the interview is forgotten.

[@tjmitch57]

Rick Rubin is a perfect example of an 'open minded' individual that is also obviously attuned to following his gut instincts. That along with being social & above all curious adds to the reasons for his success and connections with people because he likes all kinds of people. What particularly stands out for me half way through this interview is his encyclopedic knowledge of all the names of the 'behind the scenes' music industry people that has crossed his path & helped him or vice versa in creating his record label. The mark for me of an authentic influential person is that person gives credit where credit is due with no regard to whether it makes them look like they're responsible for what they're known for or not.

[@jinbaittai85]

I love these Ricks' and I have watched Rubin's other interviews during the book tour. What I love about this interview is that Beato is able to get into the real meat and potatoes of Rubin's musical influence. The other podcasts and youtubers didn't have the knowledge and experience to ask these kinds of questions. My favorite Rubin interview so far. Thank you.

[@JohnVC]

Hearing Rick talk about the instrumentals on "Wildflowers" is one of the coolest things I've seen this year. I didn't realize how layered it is, and now every time I listen I can't unhear it

[@kevinpaulboucher]

Arguably, Wildflowers is both Tom Petty’s greatest album and one of the greatest albums of all time.

[@marcelrossi9526]

The amusement of listening to a great album again and finding it even more beautiful!

[@javiarroyorock3050]

That piece of video is a real gift for music lovers.

[@Pointsbeingmade]

Its a great album

[@david_a_uno]

Yes! Wildflowers is a masterclass in production, arranging and mixing. The focus on the vocal and guitar never gets lost, no matter what is coming in or out.

[@Ericstrains]

Rick B. has turned into such a great interviewer. Watch how Rick R. gets more relaxed and enthusiastic as the interview progresses. Amazing.

[@rayhoops987]

I love the approach Rick Beato has to music, but I really love how Rick Rubin approaches life. He is like a contemplative. He comes across as egoless and nothing ever seems forced. He does not put jars around plants, but lets them grow to be what they are meant to become. What a great conversation. Thank you for sharing.

[@SAVANNAHEVENTS]

Two kindred spirits with a willingness to push the envelope. But its Love. All Love driving It. Rick interviews like he plays. But in Rick's case, he is listening and taking cues. Ahhh ..forget it,, Rick and Rick are one and the same heart-beat with two different vocal mics inhabiting the same frequency spectrum.

[@thedeceiver5545]

Sorry to burst your bubble but he's a total BS artist, He has the biggest ego in the world. You think as the head of Columbia records he wasn't a tyrannical boss? His guru spiritual schtick is a big act. Ask the Beastie Boys who refuse to speak to him after 30 years. Rick's interview is total softball, reverential .

[@HollyWilson-l5o]

I loved the authenticity of this interview. Just 2 guys talking about music and listening to jams together. Especially loved the head bobs and closed eyes. No flash, just perfection.

[@MurkyDregs]

He consistently approaches every recording with no preconceived biases. That's so amazing.

[@sole__doubt]

Thats not possible but I guess I understand what he's trying to say.

[@MurkyDregs]

@@sole__doubt Perfect is the enemy of excellent. ;)

[@sole__doubt]

@@MurkyDregs I never mentioned the word perfect. EVERYONE has preconceived biases, period.

[@MurkyDregs]

@@sole__doubt You said "not possible."

[@sole__doubt]

@@MurkyDregs Because its not.

[@joshuajudd4501]

Driving home from Marine Corps bootcamp in 1994... "You Don't know How it Feels". Sitting in that car, listening to that song, knowing I had changed, the music expressed what I couldn't to my own family. The Power of Music. Thanks Rick for shaping a decade of my music.

[@jasonshepherd9529]

I was getting out about the same time - and thinking the same thing, driving home for a short visit when that came on.

[@rpapplebee]

So Rick Rubin revived the careers of both Aerosmith and Johnny Cash!! Truth truly is stranger than fiction!!! I f'ing love this!!!

[@DansMesCordes]

Not only!

[@MetHerInBaghdad]

Dude! He loves you enough to carry on AFTER the conversation. How friggin' cool is that? Shared experiences even after two hours of being 'on duty'. Dang Rick... you are something else brother!

[@TonyisToking]

Right off the bat you're asking questions that I feel like no one asks Rick. They all want to know how he got into producing music and jump right to the major events. You really got right back to where it all started and that's so important for art. Thank you Rick Beato, I am so glad I found your channel!

[@redhaegar]

This is pure craziness. The Bands, the genres, the albums, the songs. Im blown away.

[@benparry5318]

I love how much Rubin loves music. He's been doing it for so long, and he's still so enthusiastic and optimistic about music. This is the greatest part of the evolution of Rick's channel. I'd like to see a conversation like this with Bob Rock.

[@coreyradtke3497]

These interview's have been such a blessing. I love that there never appears to be a "hard out". Even some of the biggest podcasts out there still only get 45-60 minutes and the guest is out. Rick's having the most genuine conversation with artists who are enthusiastic participants.

[@kollateralschadensbegrenzu4929]

From now on this is a must watch for any aspiring musician.

[@asdf-b2l]

Rick Rubin is a scam artists who doesn't know how to use any audio equipment.

[@pensivepenguin3000]

Hearing all the things Rick Rubin played a role in, I realized he essentially provided the soundtrack for us younger gen-Xers. I’m 45 and as he talked through everything from early rap to metal to alt rock to his work with Tom Petty and Johnny Cash, it pretty much mirrored my own musical discovery over the decades

[@WardChandler]

i watched this yesterday from start to finish - like a great novel I could not put it down. omg. First - Rubin has a steel trap mind - he remembers every name, place, tune, board - amazing. And Rick - you held a masterclass in leading a conversation at the perfect pace, asking the perfect questions as only someone with a great knowledge of all of his music could do, and letting it go when it needed to (Wildflowers - can we go back to that there's a lot going on there - hell yeah !). All the JC stuff - I was tearing up seriously. Cash was my greatest inspiration as a young boy learning to play and sing. This will be my top Beato video for a long long time. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Standing ovation.

[@LeonidasGGG]

Thank you for including the album/single covers and not just the Name and title. As a graphic designer I feel that art doesn't get recognized enough, so I really appreciate it.

[@aframe9999]

It takes me 3 hours to watch a 2 hour interview since I have to pause and hit Spotify every 5 mins to check out all of the obscure songs snd artists he’s talking about.

[@kelamram]

Lol I did that a couple times too and then I research the artist a little more ❤

[@jencahowstudio]

I do that, too!

[@zed4225]

Same lol an education to even those with a good knowledge of music and artists.

[@samdelta8874]

same here with beato's interviews or videos in general.

[@wilbertwallace6655]

Must be a generational thing. Nothing so “obscure” as the beastie boys and the Red hot chili peppers and Slayer.

[@Paldasan]

About a third of the way through I really got the impression that Rick (Rubin) would just enjoy chilling and listening to music with someone, so the end of the interview pleased me so much.

[@dlk7003]

“Making the best of the things you have instead of making them into the things you wish they were is a good way to go.” True in music, true in life.

[@Gcbyvr666]

What an incredible and enlightening conversation. It’s very obvious that Rick is an incredibly articulate and intellectual guy, but with such a natural, organic style. Very eye opening interview. The way he describes the sound he was after for Slayers legendary album Reign in Blood, makes absolute sense. The sound would have been a blur without the “punctuation” that Rick describes, that brings so much clarity to such fast and furious music. Brilliant.

[@PeterAnthonyG]

I swear! Every new Rick Beato interview I watch, I end up saying "That's the best interview yet" Lol. Mr. Beato is the best music channel/interview there has ever been. Period.🏆

[@metafuel]

I love that you actually play the songs and it doesn't cut straight to the resulting conversation. Thank you. I'm sure there are licensing hurdles but it is very appreciated.

[@west4coast77]

Outstanding discussion! One of the biggest lessons (among many) from RR: "Using the things you have, and making the best of what those things are, instead of trying to turn them into the thing that you wish they were." Thank-you Rick and Rick and all involved!

[@CodyFloyd-zm3ut]

I want Rick Rubin saying peppermint lounge as a text notification sound!! Fantastic interview Rick!!!

[@Thisistheway2050]

Rick Rubin is the ultimate fan of music. A fan who got the opportunity to create music that all of us wanted to hear in multiple genres. He knew what elements a lot of music was missing and changed it. And was able to work on the ground floor with most of it. Timing is everything.

[@Gustavo-kn9nf]

Unreal. These Rick Beato interviews are just miraculous, like a new level of pleasure and insight into the History of modern music.

[@CFCMahomet]

It’s interesting that the reason that people are critical of Rubin is exactly because of his ethos of not doing things the way it should be done. He has taken the role of producer and used it as encourager, listener, trusted, invested voice, and friend to the artist, and thereby drawing out the best things.

[@elpatudo3670]

He let's artists BE artists 🤙🏽

[@crosswalklarry]

More because most engineers could do his job as good or better. He was at the right place at the right time in NYC. He isn't some sort of genius. I have heard artist says "He walked in the studio suggested slowing down the bass."(disappears for 2 hours). "Maybe try a different guitar."(Disappears for 2 hours). He is more of a overpaid light consultant.

[@navboi12]

​@@crosswalklarryI agree. Luck and heightened credibility by association.

[@CFCMahomet]

@@crosswalklarry most engineers would not pull Aerosmith in to play with Run DMC and save their career (and boost DMC’s). Most engineers would not have seen the beauty in Anthony Keidis’s poetry and pushed him to grow beyond what he thought RHCP were. Most engineers would not have suggested Johnny Cash sing Rusty Cage or Hurt. Rubin has an innate talent at helping artists grow through doing unconventional things.

[@crosswalklarry]

​@@CFCMahometPlenty would have those same ideas. And alot of those ideas being successful was pure luck.

[@djellisdee]

Watch Rick Rubin's eyes when he listens to music, almost every time he closes his eyes and he just "goes there", everything around him falls away and he can get in the flow state and just be with the song and remember what it was like working on it, you can see he is very focused & connected to music, much more than a normal person is.

[@kn0xpUnk]

I love how they actually LISTEN to the songs in this interview. It gives context to the discussion. Fascinating.

[@jl9363]

Adrock was listening to the demo tapes that were sent to my dorm, picked out LL Cool J, and I asked him to come over. The gravity of this statement is absolutely immense.

[@pitpride1220]

🤯

[@Audfile]

Not that hard to pick out LL Cool J.

[@southpawjinx1]

Used Adrock’s 808 to produce the first LL beats. Adam went to buy a Rickenbacker 325 like Paul Weller but left with the 808.

[@romeod7549]

It’s all just so ridiculous

[@lawrencemcstephens308]

Out of all music producers, I would love most to meet Rick Rubin. He is truly a higher being incarnating as a human being. You can see, feel, and hear the higher-echelon energy from him. He's so candid, authentic, and gentle, not to mention how otherworldly intelligent and aware he is. Just an incredible person

[@MattCanev419]

57:21 Ruben: "you wanna listen and talk through it?" Beato: "yes sure" ❤❤❤👌

[@neugey]

One of the best interviews in channel history. I laughed, I cried and I learned.

[@rnt77]

Cried?

[@PastowanyKaban]

cried, huh? sycophantic bs.

[@etienneroux4978]

Best interview yet by Rick Beato. Extra bonus for no Beatles talk 😬. Diving deep on Wildflowers was a highlight and then learning more about Johnny Cash. Thank you to BOTH Ricks for enriching the world.

[@mikelamb4528]

Amazing! Really hoping RB can interview Brian Eno in the future.

[@paulgordon6949]

Ooh yeah, that would be great!

[@Erkynar]

Yes!

[@Electric.Spaghetti.Neon.Studio]

Please yes

[@martinwhipkey9343]

I love Rick Rubin! He's so humble and matter-of-fact about being one of the most influential producers in music. So laid back and unassuming, but such a creative powerhouse!

[@TheNadaladaDOTnet]

I am 56. Rick Rubin is THE producer of my generation. And he has always been honest and true to himself. Which is a large part of why his discography reads the way it does. Rick is a natural speaking with him not TO him. Rick this is hands down one of my favorite interviews of yours. Case in point when speaking about "you don't know it feels" by TP and digging on the drum sound and going on a quick journey with Rick about drum sounds (103.35-105.) Also, Rick, SUCH good questions. Such a natural discussion. And that's an art form.

[@aldo34]

The end of Hurt where it all distorts is a brilliant lesson in how emotion is the primary driver for music, not technical 'rules' - it's perfect

[@WillysTruckLife]

Rick Rubin is such a legend. Every time he speaks, you can just feel the wisdom and experience behind his words. It's amazing how he's influenced so many different genres and artists over the years. This interview was a great reminder of how important his perspective is in the music world.

[@JoseVargas-dx7wz]

I want to thank Rick B for the pleasure of hearing these amazing stories and for how he explore the mind & soul of this, unknown to me, genius of music production! I had a blast watching, it felt like listening music with a couple of good friends trying to teach you what good music is! Thank you a million times!

[@amirhoseinshams256]

Rick interviewing Rick is just awesome! The greatest Ricks in the world!💥🔥 I really love that this interview is more than 2 hours long about everything Rick has done and the bands/artists he's worked with, especially SOAD!🤘🔥 Thank you, Rick Beato, for making this video💥🔥❤️❤️

[@marcelrossi9526]

Rick Rubin gives me the impression that he's not the guy who's got Beato's ability to recognise the notes, intervals, and chords being played, but he surely detects the smallest nuances of timbres, their spot on intensities and how to make them blend the nicest way possible together. It's remarkable how every single album he produced, no matter how completely different from one another, sounds incredibly well recorded!! This is a damn talent!

[@damonn44]

Rick doesnt mix or master though, he has input or suggests things for the mix

[@andreyzhuchkov1882]

how about that crunchy pixel sounding metallica record of his...

[@CorryDMG]

They have complementary talents... and haircuts.

[@theempire00]

He’s like a movie director. He has the vision but not the super technical knowledge

[@anthonyparasole000]

@@damonn44he’s mixed records in his career without a engineer

[@lanceleslie5165]

"It was more subtractive than additive." Is the definitive Rick Rubin ethos. Thank you for this illuminated discussion, both Ricks.

[@ChadWorthman]

“Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.” ― Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

[@NoChrReq]

Rick, now it's time for the ultimate JOHN FRUSCIANTE interview!

[@BlockyRaptor]

I would actually die if he somehow got John for an interview

[@wixtroem]

You should listen to Rick Rubin’s super long interview with John. It’s a piece of work as well divided into four long parts. On Broken record

[@NoChrReq]

@wixtroem god knows how many times I listened to it :)

[@dave2132]

I never realized how clean all of Rick's produced works were. No matter the artist or genre, it's all crystal clear and clean.

[@whiplash1903]

Same here. When he mentioned Reign in Blood, with clear instrument sounds as a contrast to the messy Master of Puppets (he talked of a non specified Metallica album, but I think it's obvious), I thought how Rick got better over the years. If you take Seasons in the Abyss you notice how much clerarer all instruments are a couple of years later. I remember buying Slayer's albums because I could hear Dave Lombardo's drums so clearly.

[@_dmfd]

Toxicity is so awesomely crafted, that hearing any of that album live is kinda disappointing fr haha

[@lippi2171]

Yes, that's kinda his thing, the clarity and also a kind of minimalism / stripping down songs to their most basic form. I loved what he did to Linkin Park in Minutes to Midnight. He executes the 'less is more' principle very well.

[@analogpark8059]

​@@whiplash1903lol I'm super curious about what Metallica it was. I thought it must be from one of the first two, but Puppets was earlier that same year (1986). Maybe Damage Inc or something.

[@whiplash1903]

@@analogpark8059 I remember listening to MOP the first times and getting nearly an headache from how it sounded. RTL isn't clean either, but it does not have all those low frequencies. Honestly, the first time I thought "wow this is a clean sounding thrash album" was listening to South of Heaven.

[@1928zxcv]

Gives a good glimpse into what made Rick into the producer we know him as, ostensibly the "non musician" that somehow "gets it". He immersed himself as an NYC scenester going to live shows 7 nights a week in a variety of genres some of which were still underground. Still remembers the ONE club playing hip hop on Tuesdays. Probably arent many young people doing it to that level today

[@taylorbrubaker816]

There weren't many young people doing it to that level at that time either obviously. Rick Rubin isn't one of many, he's one of a kind.

[@donaldkrone4717]

Best interview I have seen Rick B do. I have never comprehended Rick Rubin's influence on music over the span of 40 years and I love his methodology and his sensitivity. A truly great artist.

[@mmnyaz]

Sting interview is also epic

[@SergioLazaroMartinez]

I absolutely love seeing the Ricks headbanging to music together. I really can't get enough of it

[@jtfritchie]

We’re so happy when Rick gets bigger and bigger fish on his channel. I think we have to acknowledge that Rick Beato is the big fish. No one does what he does as well.

[@jencahowstudio]

I had no idea who Rick Rubin was but it was an interview on Beato's site, so I checked it out. I am so glad I did. This was THE BEST conversation/interview I have ever listened to. I think like Rubin does, so had so much agreement! The data I learned here not only got me thinking, but woke me up in some areas and changed my point of view in others. I loved the way you played most if not all of a song, so I felt like we were just discussing music in a living room (which your two were) and listening to good music. I will watch/listen this one again and again. Thank you to both of you for sharing this beautiful moment.

[@krown1188]

You are the perfect person to interview Rick Ruben. I great combination of someone who deeply understands music without concerning himself too much with the knowledge involved, and someone else who understands that parts but has learned the knowledge deeply and continues to grow his appreciation of the big picture. Bravo! From a man who’s half your age I’m 2/3 through and this conversation has been insightful and inspirational.

[@nickneumann5650]

01:04:58 "Typically using the things you have and making the best of what those things are instead of trying to turn them into the thing you wish they were is really ... a good way to go." So true, and not just regarding things. What a profound and entertaining conversation - thank you, Rick & Rick.

[@bldallas]

Great interview! Rick Ruben is such an enigma. He swears he knows nothing about music theory, can barely play, etc but yet he has produced all these amazing albums. Crazy.

[@karolszykowny8627]

And today I learned he played that killer guitar part on No Sleep Till Brooklyn

[@ralex3697]

He’s just friggin talented

[@T.7801]

The room setting is SO Rick Rubin! It's perfect.

[@rebellucy6200]

He must be painting.

[@CantTellYou]

lol it looks my old living room back when we had cats & got tired of yelling “get down!”

[@Leo-qe3gl]

​@@rebellucy6200 Art painting or painting the walls?

[@karolszykowny8627]

I think it might be some white acoustic blanket on the back.

[@jamiemacdonald436]

I don't have the time right now to watch this whole thing, but I can't wait to sit down later and listen to this whole interview. Rick Rubin is a fascinating person.

[@Jeroen_K]

A quick glance at the duration and... same here! I'll watch this in multiple go's, but probably every minute of it.

[@KristopherMichael7463]

You guys are gonna love this!!... I actually took some notes this is so damn interesting

[@kilgoretrout3966]

Rick Rubin actually had his publisher send me an advanced copy of his book. I have to say, the person that contacted me from Penguin Publishing was quite rude. She said, “I have no idea why, but Mr. Rubin wants to send you an advance copy of his new book, and I need your address.” Don’t know what was with the attitude. I didn’t tell her I was a Producer/Musician, or that he and I had corresponded on Twitter. I kinda enjoyed her remaining baffled.😂

[@loganirvine3700]

I've watched/listened to this entire conversation 3 times in 3 days now while out on the road...i could watch these 2 just hanging out and listening to music that they appreciate. Thank you, Ricks.