Jason Isbell | Broken Record (Hosted by Rick Rubin)

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  • čas přidán 18. 05. 2020
  • Jason Isbell is one of the most important Southern voices in music today. He started writing and releasing his own songs in 2007, after a stint with the Drive-By Truckers. Since then has slowly built a catalogue of songs and a resume - which includes a key songwriting contribution to Bradley Cooper's version of “A Star Is Born” - that should put him on anyone's short list of the best songwriters currently working. Isbell and Rick Rubin met for the first time just before this conversation where they discuss Isbell's recovery from addiction, his song writing process and his deep Southern roots.
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Komentáře • 71

  • @zaneshredz
    @zaneshredz Před 7 měsíci +6

    Jason Isbell is the GOAT, straight up. He is what happens when your heart and mind are connected to a higher calling. what an inspiration to the world. bravo.

  • @psfordnu
    @psfordnu Před 4 měsíci +4

    I could listen to these two talk for hours. Just phenomenal stuff.

  • @jdbills_studio
    @jdbills_studio Před 4 lety +7

    "i walk to the grocery store with the same level of mysticism as i do writing a song" quote knocked me out!

  • @TexasJackdaw
    @TexasJackdaw Před 4 lety +50

    I think of Jason as the James Taylor of this generation. He’s such a prolific songwriter. So inspiring. I didn’t even listen to country music before him. Now I’m hooked. So much so that it’s been all I have written for several years. The honesty in his music and lyrics are incredible. I’ve written songs simply by being inspired by interviews he’s done like this. He is my favorite songwriter these days. Thank you for sharing this.

    • @shanecarender9051
      @shanecarender9051 Před 4 lety +6

      He's got a lot of attributes of several of the greatest singer-songwriters of the 70's...JT, Kristofferson, Townes. Every album he drops is phenomenal.

    • @Caperhere
      @Caperhere Před 4 lety +1

      Shane Carender and Springsteen , and Steve Earl.

    • @lr6884
      @lr6884 Před 3 lety +8

      I remember 10 or 15 years ago listening to DBT and telling my gf at the time that Jason was going to be one of the greats, up there with John Prine, Lyle Lovett, and Townes Van Zandt. She told me I was an idiot. We're not together anymore.

    • @louieo.blevinsmusic4197
      @louieo.blevinsmusic4197 Před rokem

      John Moreland is another rlly damn good one.

  • @keithlacey9221
    @keithlacey9221 Před 4 lety +33

    I've been writing and saying Jason will be a superstar....and he is getting closer and closer with each passing album. The world needs more smart intelligent heartfelt brilliant music and less autotune, dance crap and this guy is the full meal real deal. Best songwriter of this generation and going to be one of the best ever. His new album Reunions is superb..and makes five killer albums in a row. His 2013 masterpiece Southeasternis one of the best of the 21st century.

    • @trippmiller6199
      @trippmiller6199 Před 2 lety

      I doubt he wants to be a superstar but might happen whether he likes it or not. Love his music

    • @louieo.blevinsmusic4197
      @louieo.blevinsmusic4197 Před rokem

      He could’ve sold out and became a “super star” a long time ago. He’s been winning Grammy’s since 2013’s Southeastern.

    • @elmoblatch9787
      @elmoblatch9787 Před 7 měsíci

      And now Weathervanes is lovely.

  • @klimtklavier
    @klimtklavier Před 3 lety +7

    Rick Rubin is the Zen music master... best interview with Jason. Trust is essential.

  • @bobmoire5676
    @bobmoire5676 Před 3 měsíci

    Two incredibly insightful souls. Well matched in intellect and wisdom.

  • @iamjarrettdean9358
    @iamjarrettdean9358 Před 3 lety +3

    Rick is the best. I think I would give a vital organ to have him produce me. What an honor.

  • @mattbennett2260
    @mattbennett2260 Před 4 lety +20

    A great conversation. Rick Rubin was really tuned into what Jason had to say and offered insights about song writing that seemed to genuinely impress Jason. I enjoyed hearing two immensively talented people discuss the creative process.

    • @wallymclendon9951
      @wallymclendon9951 Před 4 lety +3

      Rick is the most conscious person on the planet! Love him interviewing musical people. Genius!

  • @chancedickerson2897
    @chancedickerson2897 Před 4 lety +13

    I just love the way both these guys think. I'm a huge Isbell fan so this is really cool for me to hear talk to someone like Rick, alot of this interview I've heard from passed interviews but Rick brought some new cool stuff out of Jason.

  • @johnpatterson5066
    @johnpatterson5066 Před 4 lety +12

    I’ve always wanted to hear these 2 sit down together and discuss music as well as other issues that the 2 are into.

  • @bretttreon2463
    @bretttreon2463 Před rokem +2

    Love these interviews! Wish we could hear the music y’all are talking about in all of these!!!

  • @2serve4Christ
    @2serve4Christ Před 3 lety +5

    Jason is good people. God Bless! ISBELL, SHIRES 2020 !!!!

  • @MickShrimpton
    @MickShrimpton Před 4 lety +10

    Two creators and songwriting titans just talking shop. Phenomenal stuff!

  • @wallymclendon9951
    @wallymclendon9951 Před 4 lety +4

    Loved Jason and his songs with the Truckers always were some of my favorites. Southern Rock Opera and especially Dirty South still stand out today 12+ years later as some of my favorite records of the early 2000's. We have a lot of the same musical taste. All over the place! I was crushed when he left DBT but now the 400 unit with Jason's writing have eclipsed DBT and he keeps getting better. He is at the point now where he can put on a show and crush you start to end with strong songs that speak directly to everyone in the crowd. It's really nice to see him and Amanda on stage together and has a little bit of the Derek and Susan vibe of looking at love on stage. It's a beautiful thing to watch with them and the Trucks/Tedeschi Band. Probably my two favorite bands right now are Jason and the 400 and Trucks/Tedeschi Band. Can't wait until this is over to see them again.

  • @marcyfan
    @marcyfan Před rokem +1

    jason should worry less about being constantly brilliant and just remain productive. i will always be interested in anything he does.

  • @sinnertrain7405
    @sinnertrain7405 Před 4 lety +6

    This so incredibly good!

  • @CiscoHouston-vt1pc
    @CiscoHouston-vt1pc Před 4 měsíci

    I always wondered about Jason. Him mentioning Garth has my questions answered

  • @williamjones2027
    @williamjones2027 Před 4 lety

    Repetition in a chorus adding another layer of meaning is a great insight.

  • @DocJJohnson
    @DocJJohnson Před 2 lety +2

    Wonderful

  • @TheFeelButton
    @TheFeelButton Před 4 lety +4

    Great conversation Rick and Jason! Cheers!!

  • @eduardwalhout1740
    @eduardwalhout1740 Před 3 lety

    "Use that priviledge to chip away at it." (it, meaning priviledge itself). Thats a great way of thinking.

  • @Me20241
    @Me20241 Před 4 lety +14

    play guitar and folks will be nice to him....LOL bless his heart

  • @josephalston3214
    @josephalston3214 Před rokem

    Repeatable refrain - ‘play me a song I’ve never heard’ …… dibs unless you beat me to the punch ❤

  • @DaveElke
    @DaveElke Před 4 lety +4

    That...was...deep!

  • @Caperhere
    @Caperhere Před 4 lety +4

    I think musicians who come from a family background of musical ability have it in their blood.

    • @magloper1
      @magloper1 Před rokem

      I agree. the pentecostal roots. music. deep thought and empathy on the original pentecosts. now a relic. of all that hell fire & damnation I endured. but it leaves something in you. Jason, Billy Ray, Eric Church. not just a radio replica of everyone else's work. Im from Mobile Bay, Alabama and I am so proud of Jason Isbell.

  • @adam-yk6yd
    @adam-yk6yd Před 3 lety +6

    I mean do these guys need to make an album together or do these guys need to make an album together

  • @DevvDogg68
    @DevvDogg68 Před 2 lety +2

    The repetition... He went and wrote "What Have I Done To Help" after that bit of advice!

  • @zorkwhouse8125
    @zorkwhouse8125 Před 2 lety +1

    I realize its not the intention with these conversations, but I really think Rick (and it feels awkward using his first name since I don't know him, but Mr Rubin sounds even sillier lol) comes across almost like a guru when talking to some folks in these. And its not just people younger than he is or in the same field coming up. Its almost the socratic method type situation - asking questions that open things up and then open another layer etc. And he does it with the insight and wisdom that other people recognize and realize they ought to be paying attention. But at the same time he's very humble and clearly isn't trying to reshape people's perspectives necessarily, but rather provide them with alternative viewpoints that are a take it or leave it as needed sort of thing.
    I've really liked/respected a lot of the music he's worked on over the years, but in the last week or two since coming across the videos here on YT (still haven't heard the podcast itself, I probably need to sign up for spotify or something so that I can hear his and some others.) I've developed a lot of respect for him as a person period. As a "frustrated artist" (a writer and a not very good from a technical standpoint musician) I feel like I've picked up ideas from these myself, and I wanted to say I greatly appreciate that as well. So, thank you for what ya'll have done thuss far, and keep up the good work.

    • @seanwatts3051
      @seanwatts3051 Před 2 lety +1

      Such an inquiring, and insightful train of thought. I like the way you think. Put that into music, and you will find that mystecisism you are searching for.

  • @saragoza11
    @saragoza11 Před 5 měsíci

    Also, speaking in visual art terms, phrase repetition provides a sense of unity,

  • @theelectricsplash7384
    @theelectricsplash7384 Před 3 lety +2

    Cool interview... any idea where to hear the songs that Isbell performs on here that were cut out from the CZcams version?

    • @roseelliott2728
      @roseelliott2728 Před 2 lety

      If you go to the original podcast there is usually a playlist there.

  • @timmcnabb2282
    @timmcnabb2282 Před 4 měsíci

    How can I hear the songs he played that were cut?

  • @cgilmo78
    @cgilmo78 Před 2 lety

    25:20 spot on

  • @zaneshredz
    @zaneshredz Před 7 měsíci

    wow bro can we please hear the song that was skipped at the end!!!
    !??!

  • @dougriddle8422
    @dougriddle8422 Před 4 lety +13

    I really want to go to the grocery store with Jason.

    • @1962RJP
      @1962RJP Před rokem +2

      And get a dozen cheap roses

  • @Kevenruf
    @Kevenruf Před 3 lety

    Why cut the songs out?

  • @bradycreativeart
    @bradycreativeart Před 4 lety +3

    Great interview, but DOOOOD why did you cut out the tune he played for you?????

    • @bradycreativeart
      @bradycreativeart Před 4 lety +1

      My bad I just saw the post with the song Overseas from this interview. THANK YOU!!!!

  • @jaxtraw72
    @jaxtraw72 Před 3 měsíci

    Now I get the why Cast Iron Skillet gets repeated.

  • @marksmith334
    @marksmith334 Před 4 lety +2

    How come the songs were cut out ?

    • @Caperhere
      @Caperhere Před 4 lety

      Mark Smith czcams.com/video/KgSbfc2UfX4/video.html

  • @eduardwalhout1740
    @eduardwalhout1740 Před 3 lety +1

    18:44 its short

  • @markprice1847
    @markprice1847 Před 4 lety +2

    I wonder if he had already written "What Have I Done to Help?" when this was recorded. A "protest song" with lots of repetition!

  • @WickBeavers
    @WickBeavers Před 5 měsíci

    Hallelujah, where are the songs? eh?

  • @WickBeavers
    @WickBeavers Před 5 měsíci

    where are the songs? eh?

  • @chancedickerson2897
    @chancedickerson2897 Před 4 lety +1

    Why did they skip the songs??!!??;!!

    • @Caperhere
      @Caperhere Před 4 lety

      Chance Dickerson I don’t know, but one of those “ Suggestion” white banners on the top of the video came on, suggesting JL playing for the host. So the music they cut out must be around somewhere.

  • @gold_fox2922
    @gold_fox2922 Před 4 lety +5

    Y’all put enough ads on this? Jesus. Can’t get more than a couple minutes without a god damned HBO ad.

  • @mamat8184
    @mamat8184 Před 4 lety

    Anybody know the name of the final song Jason played for Rick?

    • @tacomalife5205
      @tacomalife5205 Před 4 lety +2

      If I had to guess, I would think Be Over Seas

  • @donaldbutcher1260
    @donaldbutcher1260 Před 4 lety +2

    He lets his grey hair show.
    A healthy ego but no vanity.

    • @Caperhere
      @Caperhere Před 4 lety

      Donald Butcher I wonder if he grew it out, if his curls would still be there.

  • @Augustjaz
    @Augustjaz Před 4 lety

    I love the this video! it is all commercials with a little bit of the interview thrown in. Horse shit video click bait

  • @WickBeavers
    @WickBeavers Před 5 měsíci

    where are the songs? eh?