Song Quotes by Rick Rubin

10 Song quotes by Rick Rubin

Rick Rubin’s reflections on songs are distilled into ten concise thoughts. They reveal his minimalist ethos, the importance of space, and how he lets a track breathe without over‑arranging.

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For me the Beatles are proof of the existence of God.

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I was the only punk rocker at my high school. And there were at least a handful of black kids who liked…

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I think with certain artists you want to hear their album... and then there are other artists who I like where maybe…

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At 15, I started listening to hard rock and heavy metal, but I would say it was more hard rock because I…

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There's just a natural human element to a great song that feels immediately satisfying. I like the song to create a mood.

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My taste changes radically all the time, and I listen to whatever feels good. Another thing is that I'm in the studio…

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Everything I do, whether it's producing or signing an artist, always starts with the songs. When I'm listening, I'm looking for a…

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In between 15 and 20 - probably at around 17 - my interests switched from hard rock to punk rock. And then…

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Usually when I start a new project there's a fear of the unknown; maybe it's a band I've never been in the…

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I'm just trying to make my favorite music. That's how I work; I just do things based on the way they feel…

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There’s a tremendous power in using the least amount of information to get a point across.

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For me the Beatles are proof of the existence of God.

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Usually when I start a new project there's a fear of the unknown; maybe it's a band I've never been in the studio with…

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I guess edgy things tend to get my attention.

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My taste changes radically all the time, and I listen to whatever feels good. Another thing is that I'm in the studio so much…

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I was very lucky. My neck hurt and I went to my doctor, who was kind of hip, and he said it was stress-caused…

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The power of nature is what all art strives to be. The more we can get in tune with the harmony of the planet,…

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In between 15 and 20 - probably at around 17 - my interests switched from hard rock to punk rock. And then by 20…

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I've gotten to work with amazing people. I would say usually we get to a point before we get into the studio where there…

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Everything happens kind of the way it's supposed to happen, and we just watch it unfold. And you can't control it. Looking back, you…

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I always feel like there's something magic in recording studios. There's a reason good music continues to be made in them. It's just some…

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Well I listened to mostly rock music, and I felt like hip hop was like an extension of rock music when it was done…

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