Without knowing the guy, when you compare where he was mentally when they filmed the Funky Monks video, to where he got to as documented in the V Pro segments, to this - it’s a phenomenal transformation. Regardless, this dude has constantly blown me away musically at EVERY one of those stages.... 🙏
The way that John approaches music is absolutely lifelike breathing free and natural and it's most organic way and I really feel like he's reaching that really high point in heaven for at least trying to get there.
This is such a great interview, growing up in the 90's the peppers weren't really a huge fave of mine, but it's coming full circle now. I'm glad this guy has survived the low points in life
I think it's arguably John's best solo album, to this day. A concept album about spirituality/transcendance his a tough challenge; it could easily end up in a disaster, but among the 10 tracks, I'd say 3 are works of a genius, 3 other are truly excellent, 2 are very good and the last two good and... not so good. I don't understand why John didn't include "Today" on the standard release -- it the first of two bonus tracks included on the Japanese edition. "One More of Me" being, to me, the weakest track (I don't like the vocals on that one), I understand the song are in sequence to describe the steps and obstacles of spiritual enlightenment, so each one is important, but -- I dunno -- maybe "Today" was dealing with the same issues as "Central". Is that the reason why, John? Moreover, not only the music is excellent, but John really nailed the vocals! I was amazed by his voice range. On "After the Ending", his vocals are stellar and so vibrant! It's a masterpieces, John's masterpiece -- you're right.
Every time I fall I go back to John and just listen to all of the times he put his guitar down or stopped making music, or became a recluse and then proceeded to produce magic right after. His whole life is like a parable, for anyone creative it's inspiring as hell.
My take it as out of respect of fans there might've been a strict agreement about certain topics prior to the interview.. (Things get taken out of context so easily
I’ve listened to so many interviews with John. Haven’t heard him explicitly say it’s against his beliefs to say what his spiritual belief is. I’d really like to know though 😀
@@nickdumont9891 yup. Plus he admits he’s a walking contradiction. Changes his mind about everything so nothing is permanent anyway! Ever changing John
@@jennasittler3142 trust me when he talks about how the music changes and everything evolves and waxes and wanes and ebbs and flows it just reminds me of how much I appreciate the arrangement of music. Right now I'm off listening to the caretaker stay just one through six of the dementia album if you haven't heard it I highly recommend this to anyone. But this is for you.
Yes it's a guy named Leland Kirby and I've probably heard it way too many times and absolutely love it every single time. If you look at some of the comments I'm in there too but anyway like I said my name is Nick Dumont and you can look me up on Instagram and check out some of my content that I feel is pretty abstract and good enough to take the time and look at so my Instagram is dumont333....enjoy...😝😝😝
@@nickdumont9891I feel his beliefs align with me own, he articulates things that I can't describe with words! He's very in tune with and sensitive to energy, he lets it lead and he takes the back seat. Always throwing credit to the universe and powers that be rather than giving it to himself. Which in my opinion is the crux of artistic expression. We are here to translate the intangible as artists. To take wordless energy, spirits, powers, forces and channel them into expression. The universe literally expressing itself through us. Cause we are it. He's a pure artist. I admire him on many levels.
No, I don't think so. I've never seen naught of live stuff of concerning The Empyrean in the internet. The ATP show might have been one of the last solo shows, per se, he did.
Don’t get me wrong, Frusciante is on my Rushmore, but sometimes he just comes off as a douche when talking about his bandmates other ventures. Almost bitter.. Chickenfoot was a great group. Chad obviously wanted to make a true rock album with people on his level. There’s no chance he didn’t know about it. He’s talked down about One Hot minute too. You don’t see them talking down on Niadra and what a mess that was.. and please don’t come at me with the “creative genius of that album” it was a junky with a 4 track.
@@cenitri it does a good job encapsulating just how broken he was, but I wouldn’t necessarily call it music, as much as it is a tortured artistic soundtrack. When people consider it their favorite album I just assume their mom didn’t hug them enough..
It got awkward quick when the interviewer talked about what the plans for the chili peppers were. Seems as if John was anxiously wanting to continue where as the other members of the band were wanting to take a break. I believe this is the point when John quit again after stadium arcadium. I’m so happy that John came back to his family and his purpose.
Not only is John a pure soul re his beautiful and deep music expressionisms, but he is also incredibly eloquent and wise re his describing music and creativity. A truly deep guy, philosophical.
The interviewer is Joe Bosso from Music Rader. He said so at the very beginning of the interview but it's edited out here. You can hear that at their site.
That is cool to hear more info about The Empyrean from Frusciante. That album is sort of a hit or miss it seems with many listeners, but it was really inspirational for myself as I was graduating highschool around when it came out. Totally a classic or masterpiece like other comments were saying.
Still a bit arrogant here Johnny. Hope he came back to his senses and will not have another mid-life crisis before the chili peppers can play live again
@@4ND1Y3P35 I have seen many great guitarists in the past thirty years and I must say that this man is by far the best and most puriest and talented guitar player that I have ever witnessed
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"it's against my religious belief to talk about my religious belief"; i wish more people would be like john frusciante...
DEFTONES!
Meee tooooo 🥲
@Julius Evola I was going to say that because Freemasons in power say the same thing John did. Is he really?
i mean, that's so coherent, unlike many others who claim to be observant
@@comatosofico the world is ran by freemasons . We don't need any more. It's sad all of our entertainers are forced into this cult
This guy has impacted my life so much
Worst thing in this world is : John never play this album live. The Empyrean is a masterpiece , so great.
Something should be played only ones❤
Without knowing the guy, when you compare where he was mentally when they filmed the Funky Monks video, to where he got to as documented in the V Pro segments, to this - it’s a phenomenal transformation. Regardless, this dude has constantly blown me away musically at EVERY one of those stages.... 🙏
An absolute masterpiece of an album
The way that John approaches music is absolutely lifelike breathing free and natural and it's most organic way and I really feel like he's reaching that really high point in heaven for at least trying to get there.
This is such a great interview, growing up in the 90's the peppers weren't really a huge fave of mine, but it's coming full circle now. I'm glad this guy has survived the low points in life
John's masterpiece. One of my favorite records ever.
I think it's arguably John's best solo album, to this day. A concept album about spirituality/transcendance his a tough challenge; it could easily end up in a disaster, but among the 10 tracks, I'd say 3 are works of a genius, 3 other are truly excellent, 2 are very good and the last two good and... not so good.
I don't understand why John didn't include "Today" on the standard release -- it the first of two bonus tracks included on the Japanese edition. "One More of Me" being, to me, the weakest track (I don't like the vocals on that one), I understand the song are in sequence to describe the steps and obstacles of spiritual enlightenment, so each one is important, but -- I dunno -- maybe "Today" was dealing with the same issues as "Central". Is that the reason why, John?
Moreover, not only the music is excellent, but John really nailed the vocals! I was amazed by his voice range. On "After the Ending", his vocals are stellar and so vibrant! It's a masterpieces, John's masterpiece -- you're right.
Same here!
It's a favorite of mine also and it continues to grow as time moves on. It's an enduring work.
You're insane.
Definitely my favorite JF album
I’ve been feeling bad for having no musical output for about 8 months and John just made me feel better about myself 😆, love this album 💿
Every time I fall I go back to John and just listen to all of the times he put his guitar down or stopped making music, or became a recluse and then proceeded to produce magic right after.
His whole life is like a parable, for anyone creative it's inspiring as hell.
How rare to get such a good interviewer. Any idea who this is?
True, he sounds like he really understands his work, so he asks the right questions for John to develop a good answer
Me
@@jackhill835 you wish
He is Joe Bosso. This is from Music Rader and you can find this actual interview on their site.
"You're gonna have to stop the tape"
The oh shit moment.
He sounded so sad about it. The narrative has always been that he left but I'm not sure that's what his reaction suggests
My take it as out of respect of fans
there might've been a strict agreement about certain topics prior to the interview..
(Things get taken out of context so easily
@@jimi1is3king I heard that he wanted to continue in the studio but the others wanted a break, so maybe he felt put out by that? We'll never know
the empyrean was absolutely banging when i first heard it, I was blown away by the beauty
MY GENIUS, MY LOVE♥️🔥🎸🎶
John has spent alot of time with his insturment.His insturment is his own soul.
@@tracilackey7004 🎸♥️🇮🇹
Ending is so fucking weird. What happened there? He was really out of the peppers at this point, you can hear that.
I’ve listened to so many interviews with John. Haven’t heard him explicitly say it’s against his beliefs to say what his spiritual belief is. I’d really like to know though 😀
That's the beauty of art.....everything literally goes out the window and the spirit leads the way.....never plan....let the energies flow.....
@@nickdumont9891 yup. Plus he admits he’s a walking contradiction. Changes his mind about everything so nothing is permanent anyway! Ever changing John
@@jennasittler3142 trust me when he talks about how the music changes and everything evolves and waxes and wanes and ebbs and flows it just reminds me of how much I appreciate the arrangement of music. Right now I'm off listening to the caretaker stay just one through six of the dementia album if you haven't heard it I highly recommend this to anyone. But this is for you.
Yes it's a guy named Leland Kirby and I've probably heard it way too many times and absolutely love it every single time. If you look at some of the comments I'm in there too but anyway like I said my name is Nick Dumont and you can look me up on Instagram and check out some of my content that I feel is pretty abstract and good enough to take the time and look at so my Instagram is dumont333....enjoy...😝😝😝
@@nickdumont9891I feel his beliefs align with me own, he articulates things that I can't describe with words!
He's very in tune with and sensitive to energy, he lets it lead and he takes the back seat. Always throwing credit to the universe and powers that be rather than giving it to himself. Which in my opinion is the crux of artistic expression. We are here to translate the intangible as artists. To take wordless energy, spirits, powers, forces and channel them into expression. The universe literally expressing itself through us. Cause we are it. He's a pure artist. I admire him on many levels.
A masterpiece. I can't say more than that.
Awesome interview!
Hello does anyone know if john ever played any of this live?
No, I don't think so. I've never seen naught of live stuff of concerning The Empyrean in the internet. The ATP show might have been one of the last solo shows, per se, he did.
when was this recorded?
Must be around Nov-Dec 2008
why isnt there any live of this album? i couldnt find any
JF I never heard of chickenfoot 🤣lol I totally believe him 18:34
Chickenfoot is AWESOME. Chad Smith, Joe Satriani, Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony.
Don’t get me wrong, Frusciante is on my Rushmore, but sometimes he just comes off as a douche when talking about his bandmates other ventures. Almost bitter.. Chickenfoot was a great group. Chad obviously wanted to make a true rock album with people on his level. There’s no chance he didn’t know about it. He’s talked down about One Hot minute too. You don’t see them talking down on Niadra and what a mess that was.. and please don’t come at me with the “creative genius of that album” it was a junky with a 4 track.
agreed! but I love niandra. its a GREAT junky album
@@cenitri it does a good job encapsulating just how broken he was, but I wouldn’t necessarily call it music, as much as it is a tortured artistic soundtrack. When people consider it their favorite album I just assume their mom didn’t hug them enough..
It doesn't looks like John's voice...
“Shadows to Collide with people” and “the empyrean” are masterpieces to me.
They are genuinely masterpieces
He should start a podcast. So much to say
One masterpiece of many masterpieces he's responsible for! ❤️
I have only just discovered this album and it has blown me away. Absolutely fucking genius. Overwhelming beautiful
This interview captures John in a huge inspiring moment.
When I get bad anxiety I sing one more of me in my head, brings me down in no time, instant Zen. Love this record more than my stupid words can say 💚
It got awkward quick when the interviewer talked about what the plans for the chili peppers were. Seems as if John was anxiously wanting to continue where as the other members of the band were wanting to take a break. I believe this is the point when John quit again after stadium arcadium. I’m so happy that John came back to his family and his purpose.
I took it the other way round: Chad says they'll be back in a year, Johnny says not so sure about.
Does somebody have the date for this interview?
Not only is John a pure soul re his beautiful and deep music expressionisms, but he is also incredibly eloquent and wise re his describing music and creativity. A truly deep guy, philosophical.
21:25
Does anyone know who the interviewer is? I thought this was a great interview. Sorry if this has already been answered.
The interviewer is Joe Bosso from Music Rader. He said so at the very beginning of the interview but it's edited out here. You can hear that at their site.
Just discovered this album it is so great, Thank God we didnt lose him when he was sick, Thank you John for sharing your soul with us.
Absolute masterpiece
That is cool to hear more info about The Empyrean from Frusciante. That album is sort of a hit or miss it seems with many listeners, but it was really inspirational for myself as I was graduating highschool around when it came out. Totally a classic or masterpiece like other comments were saying.
Still a bit arrogant here Johnny. Hope he came back to his senses and will not have another mid-life crisis before the chili peppers can play live again
Man, you are an idiot. Frusciante is honest and the best musician alive today.
It's John, he's never been johnny
@@catbreath8361 mmmmmh nope, he is a great musician, true, not the best one alive today, no need to use pre-school language "Cat Breath". Oh.
@@fraserrisk1836 Oh. Sure, John, Johnny, America, Murica, tomato, tomato
@@4ND1Y3P35 I have seen many great guitarists in the past thirty years and I must say that this man is by far the best and most puriest and talented guitar player that I have ever witnessed