Rick Rubin: Legendary Music Producer | Lex Fridman Podcast #275

Rick Rubin is one of the greatest music producers of all time, working with many of the greats including Beastie Boys, Eminem, Metallica, LL Cool J, Kanye West, Slayer, Tom Petty, Johnny Cash, Dixie Chicks, Aerosmith, Adele, Danzig, Red Hot Chili Peppers, System of a Down, Jay-Z, Black Sabbath. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
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Broken Record Podcast: https://bit.ly/3j7BFXZ

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OUTLINE:
0:00 – Introduction
1:52 – Nietzsche and music
12:53 – Rick’s approach with artists
24:16 – Beautiful simplicity in music
28:00 – Marvin Gaye
37:15 – Best album of all time
41:08 – Paul McCartney
43:13 – Ideas
45:36 – Rebellion and conformity
50:24 – Fitness
53:32 – Johnny Cash
1:03:28 – Tom Waits
1:08:07 – Lyrics vs rhythm
1:12:54 – Johnny Cash continued
1:14:53 – Beastie Boys
1:21:14 – Depression
1:25:36 – Art vs Business
1:34:24 – Art of conversation
1:50:57 – Rick’s podcast
1:54:07 – Advice for young people
1:58:13 – Mortality
2:00:48 – Meaning of life

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