I found a key to unlimited musical creativity
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 มิ.ย. 2024
- This video explores 5 key takeaways that every musician can learn from Rick Rubin's new book - "The Creative Act: Away of Being".
These learnings can be useful for music producers, songwriters, composers, artists and everyone who is involved into music creation.
People seem to overlook the fact that writing music takes practice, just like learning the instrument in the first place. Understanding song structure and flow, and having enough restraint to not just make "riff soup" in favour of something more streamlined...
Good point. In the Sting Example; he had to first do the grunt work of getting the idea from the cosmos to his hands or voice or whatever instrument. Also, every songwriter (including Sting) has songs (practice?) that have never been heard.
i appreciate your analysis of Rubin's book, Anton. keep it up, you're making good content!
Wait, Frank!? Wow, I suspected you might dabble in music given the musical undertones of some of your videos but I was never sure of it. Guess this sort of confirms that! :)
Sweet to see you’re encouraging other creators!
Hamza taught me that mindfulness is such a powerful thing, a lot of people distract themselves with a lot of things, sometimes just sitting and staring at your wall is probably is the best thing you can do. Staying in the present moment is a beautiful thing. Creating music is something I love to do, (even though I'm quite bad at it and every day I try to learn).
Loved Rick's book. It's a repeat listen. The biggest dissonance I encounter is that he believes ideas are "of a time", but defines that time as a narrow window in your life, and to FOMO into finishing things. I firmly believe some art/songs require years and even decades to craft. The time/energy conduit they require to fully emerge and be realized to an effective degree is simply that large. As mere short-lived humans we tend to conceptualize over hours days, weeks and months. Many ideas only require so long, but we can certainly finish a handful of songs in 8 hours while chipping away at a song we've been working on for 10 years.
you get it. ; )
time is an illusion , creativity is timeless.
@swis4921 likewise me how can we connect
this is explaining something spiritually that doesn't need to be explained in a spiritual way at all
This goes beyond music, it applies to every creative process no matter what it is, art, film, writing...
I never knew of that book but I have been allowing the universe to guide me in my life journey , and be the source of creativity in the songs I write and play. I am so grateful 🙌🏻
Soon as I saw that book, I guess "Rick Rubin, it has to be he was talking about creativity a ways back" and boom, it was. I didn't know he wrote a book, but now I do and I want.
All these ideas sounds like true. The most important thing in creativity is a state of 'flow' when you just keep pushing forward your ideas and feelings. Can't wait for what universe has prepared for me)
I practiced meditation. It seems to help, but not really. It does something else. Most of the things you can get into being creative (and this is my key to being creative for you) has to do with "emotional intelligence". You can develop it by increasing your understanding of your feelings, thoughts, their connections and relationships, strategic thinking about your feelings. Strategy is very important when it comes to predicting your own behavior or the behavior and feelings of others. It is very useful in all areas of life, even if you are alone. Strategy also helps to predict what will listener feel during the composition. Emotional dullness is when you can't decide what to eat for breakfast for an hour or more when you can't decide. So how can you decide which pieces of music to use? Meditation can help you with this, but it does not have a direct path to creativity, you must specifically concentrate on the music, which is a waste of time. You'll probably ask yourself in meditation what it's for, maybe the whole music stuff is just about your ego and stuff and there is a one more key:
Don't be too serious each time you write music. Don't find a way to be natural for 100% of the time on the music. It's a good artistic thing to play with the listeners and not to be for 100% sincere. It will ease for you the decisions and it's okay, because creation are always bigger than creator, since everyone who witness it will have it's own perspective.
Music theory is also a good foundation, but if it was that simple, then there would be many more geniuses. It's much more important to spend months to develop phrases, harmonies by your ear, by your experiments. And that's where you need real awareness for long time.
You better avoid deep inner search from the music or it's better to separate them since you have a very long journey in meditation with a very far end. You can get lost in it, so it's better just to be focused on the music, emotional intelligence and experimenting for weeks and months constantly. In the end months will shrink to weeks, weeks to days, days to hours, hours to minutes, etc..
About Rick Rubin and the others who practiced meditation - it's maybe a justification of their hippie youth, when they were cheated by a crowd of those Indian gurus to seek the enlightenment. Maybe their words were true, but they were just a bunch of frauds, which has nothing to do with the enlightenment. That's why probably many famous people overrates the meditation, saying how important it was for them, and kinda "that's why I'm a Rick Rubin". Those celebs are dumber than they look like.
That's how I developed my ability to easily write long text through 20 years of using the internet. It's easy for me to say things just by impromptu, so the text above is technically 20 years of the practice to write such things.
Music theory is a GREAT foundation, not to be overlooked. And, in regards to meditation, I think that too is about foundation. It's not meant to be used as a creative exercise, but it's more about altering your experience of life. To make you more in tune with yourself, which will then serve your creative endeavours.
"The Universe is generous" - amen!
The Universe gives , but it also takes.
Jesus is generous amen 🙌🏾
@@antoniomere Amen! I recommend Evidence That Demands A Verdict by Josh McDowell to anyone who disagrees. Much love to everyone!
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@@FaithfulComforter mcdowel is just a dime a dozen apologists practiced in making fallacies and non-critical thinking sound good. In biblical parlance... a charlatan.
I am finding a new found appreciated for his shaman/wizard like wisdom on life and creativity. Thank you for spotlighting.
I'm really fascinated by Rick Rubin, that book seems really interesting. And this is what I always feel. All potentiality of music already exists in this universe, and I'm just a filter
What's the most frustrating is when you dream of some amazing music while sleeping, either you're composing it in the dream or just hear it, and then you wake up and you desperately try to remember it and want record it but you can't.
Thank you for the video, I have read the book once. 400 pages of wisdom, worth the money. I surely will read it over and over again.
I saw your video then I read the book and it unblocked from years of not moving forward in music production due to overthinking instead of feeling
It sounds so mysterious, but my songwriting process is almost the same as what Sting describes. I'll be almost unconsciously strumming a guitar or noodling on a keyboard and something will emerge, and I also think of it from the perspective of me being more of a conduit for the song than it's creator per se; and also, "ask it" what it needs (or, more often than not, doesn't need/want).
@swis4921 Right!? These things, musically and lyrically, emerge; almost as if out of a fog -- and as they get closer, come into sharper view. It's humbling, I think. I feel more like a mid-wife, helping to bring this into the world, not so much it's "creator".
Awesome summary of Rick's book. Thanks Anton. Subbed. ❤
5:48 said it perfectly!
great video, these are ideas that i have been in touch with before hearing Rick's take, but that proves how this is universal for artists. It's interesting to note that often the best works are downloaded in an instant from this source, like there is less need for translation if you can get in the right state of flow and openness. You reminded me that this source is unlimited! and that is an incredibly powerful thing.
I am currently reading this book and it helped me but also got me deeper in the hole of music block
Great video, Anton! Thank you so much for sharing. Excited to get my copy and read from A to Z. Please, keep on uploading more content, looks like to have so much to share 😊👍
Damien Rice's - "My Favorite Faded Fantasy" is probably the best thing he was involved in. It's a perfect album.
A really fantastic video and analysis of Rubin's ideas. Thank you for making this. I had heard about the book months before its release, but had forgotten to check back in. Seems like now may be the time to pick this up.
Thank you, great video. I am about to set up my home studio, I love the look of your's. Would you kindly tell us all that you have there, and what is the desk. Thank you so much.
Great work man! Thanks for the effort you put into making this!
Great idea for a video, thanks for this! Super cool set up btw.
Great advice and breakdown. Thank you.
Great stuff Anton! Rick is an amazing soul and the book is full practical advice, you only need to be open to it.
Big howdy from dark & finally getting warmer Ireland! ☘💪🏽👀👍🏽☘
man i hope your channel takes off, you feel to me like that one musician friend i really could use to have
Started reading on page 33 rn and wow 🤩 this books gonna be a good read
thanks for putting this on my radar! great video!
Brilliant Video Anton! Keep them coming
This was just superb. Thank you!
Great video! Just recently my grandfather gifted me this book cause he knows I'm a songwriter and sometimes struggle with my own limitations. I've not yet read it but this video reminded me again that I definitely should. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this :)
Really good analysis. Think I’ll buy the book :)
Thanks for your content, really good moment of serenity. Creativity flows from the universe, I feel the same…
Great videos so far, keep it coming! I was the 601st subscriber 🎉😂
What an amazing and inspiring video! Thank you so much!
Intuitively this is how I encountered creating music, I wasn't taught music theory, instead I was lead into experiencing music creation. I've come to understand that the limitless approach is through letting the music create itself. Those all nighters of music creation is like being taken to a higher level, where you are in the presence of a heavenly host, the feeling is deep and exciting and very fulfilling, the joy one experience is immersive and adventurous. sometimes its just for you, and the other times its meant to be shared with the world.
yeah but "limitless approach" sounds a bit like an excuse to me... also, depends on the kind of music if you are into, if you want to make great rnb pop tracks theory is needed 100%
@@srfrover interesting perspective, and yes I'm not saying Music theory, isn't an important learning to have. Something I have perused as I played with bands and produced albums in studios and continue to play live at festivals. How we learn music and the personal journey each musician and producer takes, is entirely up to them. As far as I'm concerned, there are no excuses I've made, it is ones natural journey and experience to learn the pursuit of happiness with the love of creating music. Your comment seems to imply a rather legalistic approach. Kudos to you I guess
@@sounflowdjproducer7294 Let me explain to you… I started making trap beats without knowing anything about theory and music. for me it was so painful because I loved (and still love) RNB harmonies, grooves and singing… it took me 4-5 years to improve my skills and I’m grateful for it because it gaves me a huge help to express my feelings the best I can. I think it’s a matter of taste, my biggest inspiration is Michael Jackson but also Bruno Mars: their skills are so good that they give the best emotional impact they can.
Great Video Anton, You Tube’s algorithm popped it up on my notifications ,for some reason, I wasn’t subscribed,I know am. Really enjoyed your philosophy on Rick Rubin , keep going 👍
It's amazing 😻 thank you for sharing this with us 😊
this made me feel so grateful for "the universe"
;) all praise to the most high
Number 3 resonated with me. I think about the time that I lived in Japan, Australia, and the nightlife ambience and immediately have 1000s of ideas coming in.
the algorithm works for u, got my +1! Keep up the great workkk!!
this video just changed my life, i feel like this is the answer, thank you for this content
Amazing 🙌🙌
Brother you blew my mind, thank you.
Great video, thank you for sharing!
Wow!!!👍👍
Amazing video!
Totally worth the price! 🙌
awesome video man!!
Love videos like these❤
Молодец👍🏻И английский у тебя хороший👌🏻
Great lecture.
Excellent
The book is amazing.
Another element is intention. Every one of our actions is rooted in intention, even the most spontaneous ones. Whether we press the record button, put our brush against the canvas or click the shutter, it is done with intention. And likely, the intention is to capture a moment, thought or feeling that arises; to stay with it. Talking about the universe is exploring a broad idea. Observing our intentions is more direct. Whatever religion or school of thought we subscribe to, we all have intentions. Is it the universe directing you to play a note? Where does it originate? A good thought experiment.
Thanks you for this video. A well-meant critique: I'd enjoy it if you'd linger with a thought somewhat longer. These are deep questions and the pace you chose feels more catered towards quick views. I'm sure you'd do well in longer format videos too. But great thoughts! All the best.
Yes, yep, yup and right-on. Be the moment that wants to write itself.
Meaningful.
Damn I forgot about this book, I got the chance to read a few pages while I was stowing at Amazon. I had to stop myself cause it really reels you in. I was going to order it but it was a pre order at the time so. I’m glad I saw this
just ordered the book
great video, thank you
gracias!!!
Very interesting 💙
So we are the universe, literally.
YAH. Is really underrated. Definitely agree with your list. Made with reasoning behind it.
Placed my order!
I really liked your video and recommendations. I meditate but I see it as a means to search in silence not for illumination or spiritual trascendence. I loved your studio, please show us what you have and how you work - and also other musicians and producers you admire.
* I want to learn more from George Martin, Quincy Jones, Bill Laswell, Max Martin, Phil Spector, Jeff Lynne, Mark Ronson, Daniel Lanois, DJ Shadow, Jimmy Iovine, Danger Mouse, Berry Gordy, Mutt Lange, Teo Macero, Chris Thomas, Brian Eno, Nigel Godrich, Joe Meek, Dr Dre, Timbaland, Brian Wilson, Sam Phillips, Tom Dowd, Paul Epworth, Terry Date, Butch Vig...
Thankyou.
The audio book was great for that book
That was amazing. Liked and sub’d. Thanks for sharing! How did you get 2000 subs with only 3 videos?
Great vid! Could you please post a link to the book, I can't find it on Amazon only the audible🙌🙏
i appreciate you bro
Edit - very much
Крис Мартин тот еще проводник идей... идей Джо Сатриани
А если без шуток, то отличное видео, спасибо!
Rubin isn't a producer he is a music director. huge difference
"There is no direct conversion from abstract thought ti the material world. The work is always an interpretation".
a.k.a - Couldn't remember the greatest song in the world, this is just a tribute.
thanks
Imagination and observation helps.
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The coolest beard in the business!
Thank you for the video. Liked and Subscribed today and ordering the book for the family. I still hate how he mixed the Metallica album....
Michael Jackson always said : "‘Thinking is the biggest mistake you can make, whether if it’s dancing or songwriting. Don't write the song, let the song write itself"
Sorry, but I'm not sold on all that nonsense about ideas "....flowing thorough you..", as Sting ( Police) would have "put on record". He uses classic song writing formula techniques such as repetition ,of the chorus hook to repeat 3 times . Take a listen to tracks like; "so lonely". Sting, previously being an English school teacher, would have well versed in the art of literature ( descriptive story telling) shines through on songs such as "Message in bottle", and "Roxanne". Remember to use specifics.
Think song titles such as; "Blue Suede shoes", ( why blue?, because it showed an attitude to society at that time), "99 red ballons", are all good writing tricks to stand out. References to colours, numbers, dates, locations, etc. Use more verbs in your songwriting.
To be flippant, song writing is easy - it all starts from a blank sheet of paper!
Songwriting takes effort , and ideas pop into ones head ( as created by your brain which is doing the work), pulling left right and center from all places and at any time. Like Joni Mitchel, be sure to have your pen and paper next to your bed when sleeping, when a line or two pops into your head.
Best to try writing in the mornings, when you may be more open, and without any distractions in your head from the days events.
I have have never been fortunate like some artists state, to actually dream their songs from start to finish, ( eg "Shadow Captain" by David Crosby).
At the other end of the commercial creativity spectrum ; if you are fortunate to be a well established artist, and have the luxury to just book a studio with some key top session musicians to tag along for their next album ( sorry "project"), then just spend however many days or weeks it takes to create,(the freedom) new music with no agenda. (eg David Bowie, among many other artists).
Also think Steely Dan, which were predominately a two piece outfit, who had the luxury in the studio, to call up any top notch session player ( drummer, guitarist, horn section you name it) to record and use their musical ideas, and could then cherry pick the best ideas for their songs.
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I am genuinely curious to hear some samples of music you created after you "...found a key to unlimited musical creativity"...
Let's hear some trax !!
I call them downloads from the aether. We all have our spirit squad helping us, giving us many signs- it just takes a lot of heartache to finally become aware of the lack of following our intuitive sense (think about a text message from the divine).
Either way, great video Anton - keep up the light work! Bless 🤍🙏🏼🪽
О, опять DENYE вставил кто-то в видео!)) 6:39
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God gave us music, he's the most creative! 😊
"some people's heads are wired to catch colds, mine is wired to write songs.". -can't remember who said it
Please who knows where I can get the E-book
Did you ever say the name of the book?
у меня когнитивный диссонанс: Антон Берёзкин, имя русское а английский прекрасный) в чём же секрет?
Ayahuasca
Yeah, I found the key to unlimited musical creativity too. It's called Cocaine!! Sean Black
Unfortunately, it sucks when it comes to the mixing part 😢
Thought it would be E flat
I have unlimited music creativity and I'm a nobody. I can write a riff and then another and then another and then another and then another and then another. Whether ppl would like to listen to them is another question but I can do it. It's not that special.
"How will your art look?", not "look like". "How" already says that.