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  • Опубликовано: 14 окт 2024
  • Steve Albini interview from "Rock is Dead?" - FULL FILM: • Rock is Dead? Full Fil...
    This interview with Steve Albini was filmed at Electrical Audio in Chicago in December 2017. Steve Albini has recorded / produced thousands of artists including Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, Iggy Pop, PIXIES, PJ Harvey, Bush, and of course Nirvana, for whom he produced their final studio record, In Utero. It was released in 1993. The track listing on In Utero is as follows; Serve The Servants, Scentless Apprentice, Heart-Shaped Box, Rape Me, Francis Farmer Will Have Her Revenge on Seattle, Dumb, Very Ape, Milk It, Pennyroyal Tea, Radio Friendly Unit Shifter, tourette's, All Apologies.
    Nirvana's label, DGC / Geffen, did not like the recordings the band did with Steve Albini, ultimately leading to the band hiring R.E.M. producer Scott Litt to remix some of the recordings. In this video, Steve Albini discusses his perspective on the band electing to remix some of his In Utero recordings & what it was like to work with Nirvana.
    Other subjects discussed in this interview include his thoughts on the evolution of the music industry, specifically how the internet has impacted music and what it means specifically for artists. A musician in his own right with bands such as Big Black & Shellac, Steve's perspective is unique in that he can draw from his experiences as both a musician and a producer.
    ROCK IS DEAD? Full Film: • Rock is Dead? Full Fil...
    WHAT IS CLASSIC ROCK? - CANADA & USA:
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Комментарии • 809

  • @DanielSarkissian
    @DanielSarkissian  6 лет назад +94

    I conducted this interview with Steve Albini for my film ROCK IS DEAD? Full film: ruclips.net/video/qMlLfrU5fjs/видео.html
    WHAT IS CLASSIC ROCK? - CANADA & USA:
    - iTunes apple.co/2KNOCD2
    - RUclips bit.ly/2Kbji5C
    - Vimeo bit.ly/2Iv1ywd
    - XBOX bit.ly/2K8AF6Z
    - Google Play bit.ly/3cwDybU
    WHAT IS CLASSIC ROCK? - WORLDWIDE:
    - Vimeo vimeo.com/ondemand/whatisclassicrock2
    Cheers,
    Daniel

    • @suzettesamperio1151
      @suzettesamperio1151 5 лет назад +2

      When does the documentary coming out?

    • @zenguitar65
      @zenguitar65 5 лет назад +4

      Great overview of the status of the contemporary music business and it's implications on music followers, and the bands they listen to.

    • @DanielSarkissian
      @DanielSarkissian  5 лет назад +5

      The full "Rock is Dead?" documentary will be uploaded to RUclips in a few weeks

    • @blood_sausage9620
      @blood_sausage9620 5 лет назад

      Those bands suck, what are the "others"?

    • @DanielSarkissian
      @DanielSarkissian  5 лет назад +2

      @@zenguitar65 Thanks Stephen

  • @ceounicom
    @ceounicom 5 лет назад +335

    "They haven't killed Ska, for fuck's sake.... how are they going to kill Rock?" lol thank you steve

    • @mikehydropneumatic2583
      @mikehydropneumatic2583 5 лет назад +9

      He has a piont, though I like ska.

    • @quintmylodonrecorders8387
      @quintmylodonrecorders8387 5 лет назад +7

      Steve preaches truth

    • @mikestckl6939
      @mikestckl6939 5 лет назад +3

      @@mikehydropneumatic2583 i dont take that quote as a bad thing but ska is way less known then rock i guess so it would be easier to be killed than rock

    • @Pitsomerch
      @Pitsomerch 5 лет назад +8

      The best line in this interview!

    • @frederickrigialdi134
      @frederickrigialdi134 5 лет назад +3

      mighty mighty bosstones are crying somewhere in the OC area

  • @ManchesterBlackSheep
    @ManchesterBlackSheep 4 года назад +23

    Fascinating, erudite, intelligent, thoughtful bloke who seems grounded and humble. Love listening to him and learning from him.

  • @wallacecarvalho5032
    @wallacecarvalho5032 5 лет назад +42

    I live in Brazil. Back when I was a teenager, the first rock band that I really, really loved was Nirvana. I tried to listen to a lot of the bands that Kurt said he loved, like Black Flag, Vaselines, The Wipers, Melvins, etc, but I simply didn't have access to these bands. Heck, I hadn't even listened to Pixies by then! Maybe if I lived in São Paulo, I would, but I used to live in a small northeastern city. Now, with 37+ years I've finally listened to all these bands, and still listen to them, almost on a daily basis, on spotify. I don't know if the current music industry is better overall than the old paradigm or not, but it surely is more widespread and democratic.

    • @jeffknaus6853
      @jeffknaus6853 4 года назад +1

      Love your comment. Rock on dude!

  • @nopodemosmas
    @nopodemosmas 5 лет назад +205

    I think I've seen every piece of interview, lecture, whatever there is out there of Steve Albini and I feel this is one the best. Congratulations.

    • @DanielSarkissian
      @DanielSarkissian  5 лет назад +21

      Appreciate that man, thank you!

    • @anthonyroberts1424
      @anthonyroberts1424 5 лет назад +6

      Agreed, fantastic interview

    • @silvasilva4463
      @silvasilva4463 5 лет назад +9

      He is so well spoken.
      We can learn a lot from this man.

    • @jakeclarkson2178
      @jakeclarkson2178 5 лет назад +3

      nopodemosmas Well put together interview for sure

    • @billybobthornton1950
      @billybobthornton1950 5 лет назад +5

      @@silvasilva4463 It's a testamount to the interviewer that he comes off that way, I've seen probably every other Albini interview on RUclips and that's usually not so much the case.

  • @ned900
    @ned900 5 лет назад +153

    Steve Albini can speak well and has things to say.

    • @The_Crow78.
      @The_Crow78. 5 лет назад +1

      not really

    • @enkiea8322
      @enkiea8322 5 лет назад

      @Rose Taco69 Nah, j/k, you're alright. Don't be mad, I love you.

    • @matteframe
      @matteframe 5 лет назад

      Shitty poker player though

    • @michaelohare3157
      @michaelohare3157 5 лет назад

      He also said the word fluff ..

    • @jeffknaus6853
      @jeffknaus6853 4 года назад

      Bc he’s very focused on his work...jeez, why don’t u all get a clue and get focused on doing SOMETHING!
      You can’t change The World unlessyr focused and intent on manifesting something different

  • @tbz6805
    @tbz6805 5 лет назад +23

    Steve Albini is a genius, and a living legend.

    • @tbz6805
      @tbz6805 4 года назад +4

      When everyone else was bending Nirvana over, Steve set a flat $100K album rate with NO BACK END! So, $150k less up front, and no $$$Millions after ever. And, he fronted Big Black, the only band worthy of a drum machine. Miss ya Kurt.

    • @jeffknaus6853
      @jeffknaus6853 4 года назад +1

      TBZ: i think Steve was hedging his bets, most honestly

  • @californiadaze
    @californiadaze 5 лет назад +79

    "[...] that stuff is always going to be bullshit. It's always been bullshit. That sort of mainstream, mass consumption music, is always going to be awful." - Steve Albini. ~@8:40
    Freakin' love it. Thank you, Steve!

    • @untartelette7545
      @untartelette7545 5 лет назад +4

      You mean Motown? the Beatles?

    • @californiadaze
      @californiadaze 5 лет назад +4

      ​@@untartelette7545 Yeah! Them too!
      Just kidding.
      I'm totally a fan of Motown and the Beatles. I'd actually be really curious to hear Steve express his thoughts on "classic" mainstream music -- not because I think he's right about everything -- but because he's so good at articulating his thoughts on interesting subjects about music.
      I dug around a little, but I didn't find anything in regards to his thoughts on the Beatles. Let us know if you find anything!

    • @pavanatanaya
      @pavanatanaya 5 лет назад +9

      Untar Telette oh bullshit. Beatles were not mainstream until well after they worked their asses off to arrive. Even after they arrived, they fought to get out of any box that the record companies wanted them to be.
      Motown was an outcropping of Jim Crow. Capitol and CBS wouldn't give black people opportunities. Those artists also worked their asses off to rise.
      Mozart was not well understood in his day. Emphasis on the " in their day"
      What one generation sees as edgy
      Another will view it as mainstream. Context matters.

    • @Focused-ni9qh
      @Focused-ni9qh 5 лет назад +1

      That’s why Kurt had Steve record In Utero, and then DG had him whacked

    • @californiadaze
      @californiadaze 5 лет назад +1

      @@pavanatanaya nicely put. I hadn't thought of those points. 👍

  • @jimoliver5432
    @jimoliver5432 3 года назад +5

    My only criticism of this interview is that it’s too short. This guy is beholden to nobody apart from himself, which means he is totally honest. The way he describes maintaining his own integrity (and Nirvana’s) whilst they were being circled by sharks is just awe-inspiring

  • @jvladcliff4083
    @jvladcliff4083 5 лет назад +19

    THank the lord for Steve Albini. Big Black, Shellac, and all of his brilliant production and recording made my young life better.

  • @elvislives-gl4rv
    @elvislives-gl4rv 5 лет назад +36

    I bet Steve is the smartest guy in most of the rooms he's been in. Nice job.

    • @austonsmith536
      @austonsmith536 4 года назад +4

      You know a lot of the stuff he's saying is well known and has been said a million times by thousands of people for at least 3 decades. The only difference really is... he can articulate these statements without a bias and neutral when... it's so easy to go off on rants about any of the subjects he's mentioned and totally lose sight of the plot due to the emotional investment within the subject.
      Albini isn't that person though... he had a band in the 80's with an original sound that definitely could be punk and post punk and hardcore punk (but also anti-hardcore like Flipper or No Trend... Big Black was borderline Art Punk or No Wave) ... at the same time. He had a genius idea with his sound that could bridge gaps between various rock genres that really were difficult to mesh with eachother... very similar to Nirvana and is why Kurt wanted him. But S. Albini wasn't emotionally invested in this original sound he created... he said fuck it, I can make just as much money sitting down in my living room turning some knobs that I would make in a weekend of travelling carrying huge ass heavy boxes of shit from one side of the state to the other... he walked away from a musician's dream, the romantic dream of being able to play original sounds and ideas without much talent but a fuck ton of emotion and also be appreciated and able to make enough to survive for the next show. But he did what most of us musicians really want to do but just don't... become a studio engineer, music producer, the A/V geek who can write a book on why analog is head and shoulders above digital from a sonic landscape but at the same isn't convenient or easily developed like digital is.
      oh boy... TL;DR
      hahahaha my bad

    • @twoprickstalk80sflicks
      @twoprickstalk80sflicks 4 года назад

      Not just smartest, but also most ethical.

  • @f.g.6019
    @f.g.6019 5 лет назад +31

    How refreshing to hear this guy talk...yet how unsettling to realise that just talking sense on music and the surrounding industrie is an exception instead of rule.

  • @lilasennett2283
    @lilasennett2283 5 лет назад +22

    what an honest and brilliant guy Steve is...

  • @silvasilva4463
    @silvasilva4463 5 лет назад +28

    He is so well spoken.
    Good luck with your film.

  • @ab4845
    @ab4845 4 года назад +9

    This Video: Officially one of the Greatest Things On The Internet. Thank You.

  • @falksi3182
    @falksi3182 5 лет назад +13

    Fucking brilliant. Steve speaks the truth. Legend.

  • @jimhunter1364
    @jimhunter1364 5 лет назад +5

    It's so nice to see someone who is calm and intelligent and without agenda

  • @dddux
    @dddux 4 года назад +9

    Such a great interview with so many incredible insights. Thank you, Daniel. Awesome.

    • @DanielSarkissian
      @DanielSarkissian  4 года назад

      You’re very welcome! Thanks for watching, please make sure to subscribe, lots more coming

  • @clicheguevara5282
    @clicheguevara5282 4 года назад +6

    This is the most relatable thing I've ever seen. All of it.

  • @danozism
    @danozism 5 лет назад +6

    Steve Albini is a true legend. I know that word sometimes gets thrown around unjustifiably these days, but as a producer, engineer, musician and general character in the music scene, I believe that is a suitable description.

  • @ImpulseGenerator
    @ImpulseGenerator 4 года назад +4

    The sound on In Utero might be my favorite rock sound captured on record of all time. I love that you can hear the room and all the little imperfections.

    • @DanielSarkissian
      @DanielSarkissian  4 года назад +1

      Agreed, I love the raw sound of that album, if you haven’t already by the way, could you subscribe?

    • @ImpulseGenerator
      @ImpulseGenerator 4 года назад +1

      @@DanielSarkissian For sure. Did you interview Albini yourself for this interview? Interesting channel you have.

    • @DanielSarkissian
      @DanielSarkissian  4 года назад +1

      Thanks a lot Bram! And yes I did interview Albini, all the interviews on my channel are done by me, I wish I had a second camera so I could have been in the videos haha. I did the Albini interview for my documentary ‘Rock is Dead?’ I’d love to get your thoughts on it if you have a chance to watch it ruclips.net/video/qMlLfrU5fjs/видео.html

    • @ImpulseGenerator
      @ImpulseGenerator 4 года назад

      @@DanielSarkissian Impressive, it's a really great interview. Surprising channel, you deserve more subs! I'll check your documentary out this week and I'll let you know :)

    • @DanielSarkissian
      @DanielSarkissian  4 года назад

      @@ImpulseGenerator Thanks a lot Bram! I really appreciate it :) Hope you have a great week!

  • @Proto_HYP
    @Proto_HYP 5 лет назад +3

    Steve Albini is more than a great recorder of 1,000's of sound and story of record. Remember; Touch and Go Records [ some don't]? Steve was in the lost decade of some of the best music/bands / EVER. Rape Man, Big Black, and Shellac to name a few. He will forever be a Chicagoland icon and sound genius. Authentic to the core; always at its finest. Much Appreciated...Good Sir!

  • @GerhardAlbinus
    @GerhardAlbinus 5 лет назад +3

    Very well said and articulated! Much respect to Steve Albini!

  • @Blackshoveldeathgrip
    @Blackshoveldeathgrip 5 лет назад +9

    Nailed it...great interview Mr. Albini. Thanks for your time.

  • @ConceptCarMusic
    @ConceptCarMusic 4 года назад +2

    Good interview!
    My old band (Alamos) recorded with Albini in that studio back in 2007. Considering such institutions are becoming less common in the digital age, I feel exceptionally privileged I got to make a record in a professional analogue studio with an engineer of Albini's calibre at the helm. At one point during the session he described us as a 'band trying to play music beyond our capabilities', which was obviously a little disheartening to hear at the time, but it taught our then young minds the importance of being fully prepared and ready to perform when recording in an ensemble/live scenario. Truth is we were still finishing writing some songs the night before we were due to start tracking!!
    I had mixed emotions regarding the album we made (Captain Indifferent Says 'Whatever') for a long time, but having recently listened to it for the first time in years I was pleasantly surprised and enjoyed what I heard. It's not perfect by any means, but it's an honest and accurate representation of what that band sounded like at that moment in time, and also serves as a reminder of an amazing experience I was fortunate enough to be a part of. I think that's what I like most about Albini's recordings, capturing and focusing in on the true sound of a performance and In Utero is one of my favourites. Albini's work with The Jesus Lizard is also essential listening!
    All the power to Electrical Audio and I hope Steve keeps making records forever!

    • @LoudBreather
      @LoudBreather 3 года назад +1

      Yeah it’s super weird. You never know if the record will sound the way you envision! He’s the past engineer in Chicago that had the “punk rock” hourly wage at E.A. Vs the Professional wage using the bigger board on the lower level. Cool thing is, he doesn’t really treat you that different. And the Spaghetti is good I hear lol

  • @Axenicsecond
    @Axenicsecond 5 лет назад +3

    Hey Daniel. Thanks for the video. I’m a audio engineer student and a big fan of Nirvana and Steve’s work on “In Utero”. Steve’s a legend in my book and a big inspiration.
    Much appreciated.

    • @grahamjarman
      @grahamjarman 5 лет назад

      good recording personally i dont like the mix. drums are too loud and bass/vox too low in spots but hey thats just me

    • @Mechakick
      @Mechakick 5 лет назад

      Listen to Big Black and the stuff he did for pigface.

  • @nickrophiliac7469
    @nickrophiliac7469 5 лет назад +6

    Don't think I've ever heard him speak before- just random quotes and soundbites which tended to make him sound, not unhinged but, passionate and angry. Clearly a thoughtful and intelligent guy, a long way from the press image. I like what he says and how he says it..

    • @jeffknaus6853
      @jeffknaus6853 4 года назад

      Yeah...that’s part of being clued in and brilliant.

  • @DfactorPop
    @DfactorPop 5 лет назад +48

    I used to read Albini's wonderfully opinionated/articulate columns back in the 80s for MATTER magazine. Clearly, the man has lost none of his swagger.

  • @allaboutdatGDA
    @allaboutdatGDA 5 лет назад +4

    Thanks for an awesome interview. It’s all about the passion. Steve has always stayed focused on his craft and continues to kick out the fricken jams.

  • @jessewallace666
    @jessewallace666 3 года назад +1

    Daniel I’m really impressed with your interview skills and most impressed with your networking abilities to get these interviews, and maybe a little jealous. Congrats man

  • @gerard79
    @gerard79 5 лет назад +9

    Kurt was lucky to have had this guy in his corner. He seems like a great guy and really intelligent.

    • @allenbinion1575
      @allenbinion1575 4 года назад +2

      Dude..Albini wrote a friggin 10,000 page manifesto on the drags of music "industry". He is a nut case..and a legend.

    • @jeffknaus6853
      @jeffknaus6853 4 года назад

      allen binion: certainly not a nut case. Have u listened to his work?

    • @LoudBreather
      @LoudBreather 3 года назад

      Sorry, most sane guy in the scene. Um, and honestly the only engineer who didn’t want a piece of your soul. Just art. Yay whatever’s

  • @melloyellow5598
    @melloyellow5598 5 лет назад +1

    Seems like a nice guy. Honest, kowledgable and respectful. No big ego... How refreshing.

  • @a.mnmemories4289
    @a.mnmemories4289 4 года назад +1

    I have so much fucking respect for this guy. The dude just loves music, he loves the idea of what I also believe music is truly about. It's Art, it's therapy and not just for the songwriter but for the listener as well. This interview has sorta inspired me, for the last couple years, I've lost my drive and passion to write music, record it and listen to it and all because nobody seems to care about my music but I've forgotten that, that's not what matters. I've got to remember why I fell in love with music In the first place. Bands like Nirvana made it okay to be me. My music has helped me deal with so much pain. From my wife's suicide, to my best friends suicide, to broken hearts, physical abuse, to addiction, losing everything I had due to that addiction, to gaining sobriety. I've had to be a single dad to 2 daughter's for the last 10 yrs. I'm now 38 yrs old, my youngest is nearly out on her own and it's going to be just me. I've got to regain my confidence and my passion. If anyone is interested you can check out some of my stuff. Under, Avery & Munson addiction journals. Here on you tube. I'd love to hear any honest opinions. Even if you don't like it, I'd appreciate to know why, maybe it'll help me find something I wasn't hearing. Constructive criticism is welcomed. Being a dick isn't. Thank you.

  • @Waxinasss
    @Waxinasss 5 лет назад +36

    This guy can install one hell of a toilet.

  • @paulcusentino4917
    @paulcusentino4917 5 лет назад +4

    In Utero is still my favorite album to this day.

    • @timroth5768
      @timroth5768 5 лет назад +2

      Got that album when I was 13 yrs old. Changed my life. It will always be in the tippy top of my favorites.

    • @cindyurena1737
      @cindyurena1737 5 лет назад +2

      In Utero What a Raw Album. A Great Album

  • @ukebob
    @ukebob 4 года назад +1

    As a Geezer of 80 years, and a student musician off and on since age 11, I foud this very interesting. I've had many discussions with musician friends wherein the main question is "How does the music business work now?" This helps answer that question in specifics, rather than general guesswork. I thank my grandson Norris for sharing it on FB, and the participants for communicating on a topic that is important to me. I think it's great that musicians have such public access now. I just wish the monetary wealth were spread a ittle more evenly, but if you are creating music for the sheer love of it or because something drives you, that doesn't matter. In that case though, the old advice we used to get still applies: Don't quit your day job! Steve Albini is fortunate that his day job dovetails perfectly with his profession. Congratulations, Steve, and thanks for the interview!

    • @b.w.22
      @b.w.22 3 года назад

      I don’t think Steve quit his day job until the 2000’s, as I recall, using the funds from his photo job to build out his studios.

  • @bcretty606
    @bcretty606 5 лет назад +3

    That interview was absolutely amazing! Thank you!

  • @eddykidd
    @eddykidd Год назад

    Every time I listen to Steve talk I learn a new word. His vernacular is strong.

  • @nevetsnolog
    @nevetsnolog 5 лет назад +1

    An honest, well spoken and intelligent person. He is a true fan of music. What else are we gonna do in life. Helping each other and sharing music and experiences. Right on man! .....and Rock never died.

  • @TheSpoonwood
    @TheSpoonwood 5 лет назад +2

    Man, this is a life lesson... super magnifying glass of corporate / artist reality.

  • @cheunobfm
    @cheunobfm 5 лет назад +1

    The in utero recording and his work with neurosis will stand test of time guaranteed....such solid and raw records

  • @jakeclarkson2178
    @jakeclarkson2178 5 лет назад +4

    Thoroughly enjoyed this interview, both for the things Steve discussed & also for the quality of the interview, you did a really great job with this. Subscribed, keep it up

  • @cheetahcoats4923
    @cheetahcoats4923 5 лет назад +24

    “Content-free pop music” 😂

  • @MichaelSkelton
    @MichaelSkelton Год назад

    I commented in the "Is Rock Dead?" video how much admiration and respect I have for Mr. Albini and the degree that this interview conveys his incredibly insightful and articulate commentary on that music scene. What I see now, after a few more interviews and watching this in its entirety, is that he's more than just a brilliant guy and masterful producer, he's a really genuinely good guy. Didn't he say he worked on a _fixed_ cost structure producing In Utero, and took no % or points?? Coupled with the way he described his aloof and intentionally non-clinging relationship with the band, I'm blown away by how "nice" of guy he seems to be.

  • @adamgrimm1523
    @adamgrimm1523 5 лет назад +4

    Steve is a man of wisdom with attitude.

  • @Mechakick
    @Mechakick 5 лет назад +1

    Enjoyed very much hearing the man kick his ideas around love the music he's made and no one ever mentions what a great drummer he is!! Thank you Steve and Daniel!

    • @DanielSarkissian
      @DanielSarkissian  5 лет назад

      You're welcome G1! Make sure to check out the movie the interview's from ruclips.net/video/qMlLfrU5fjs/видео.html

  • @MED0
    @MED0 5 лет назад +1

    One of his best interviews, like top 3. Thank you.

  • @emiliogoncalves8994
    @emiliogoncalves8994 5 лет назад +3

    Thanks for upluaoding, Learn so much from this enterview .

  • @MaxellAdGuy
    @MaxellAdGuy 5 лет назад +1

    What an outstanding man! Thank you for making great artists sound their very best.

  • @j_freed
    @j_freed 5 лет назад +4

    Custom colour Peavey T-40 bass with 'toaster' pickups?
    That's pretty ultimate!

  • @arjunarabindranath
    @arjunarabindranath 5 лет назад +2

    Will keep an eye open for your film.

    • @DanielSarkissian
      @DanielSarkissian  5 лет назад +1

      Thanks Arjuna, it'll be on RUclips in a few weeks

  • @bmla88
    @bmla88 2 года назад

    This was great. I’d love to hear an extended version

  • @billymoss1585
    @billymoss1585 5 лет назад +1

    That was great! I liked what he said about finding your audience in another part of the world and going there. Happened to me and my music took me all over western Europe.

  • @damiensafonte9102
    @damiensafonte9102 5 лет назад +2

    Steve Albini keeps it real. What a cool and intelligent person.

  • @andgill4626
    @andgill4626 5 лет назад +1

    Absolutely incredible interview- thank you

    • @DanielSarkissian
      @DanielSarkissian  5 лет назад +1

      You're welcome Andrew, full movie will be up in a few weeks

  • @theyearoftherat
    @theyearoftherat 5 лет назад +3

    Not a Nirvana fan but wow - total fan of Albini now. Fantastic interview.

  • @DustinRodriguez1_0
    @DustinRodriguez1_0 5 лет назад +7

    Steve Albini seems like a solid dude. I would love to sit around and talk with him if I ever got the opportunity. The way he sees the music industry and Internet is on point. Distribution is a big deal. Simply getting things from point A to point B was literally the most important economic activity for 100 years. It made it possible to build factories, it grew cities, it made all kinds of new things possible. And thanks to the Internet, almost overnight being able to solve the hard problem of distribution became worthless. The single biggest deal in the entire world went to zero.
    In fact, for most of the industries built primarily around distribution, like the music industry, it went BELOW zero. The huge distribution networks they built, and all the distribution agreements they agreed to, became a noose around their neck. They weren't allowed to take advantage of digital distribution even if they wanted to. If they started releasing albums online as soon as they were done, every retailer would sue them from violating the retail distribution agreement contract they signed which promises they will never release their product before the retailer has a chance to get it on their shelves. (This and related restrictions are behind why record stores disappeared suddenly when iTunes came around. iTunes demanded they do things like sell tracks for only 99 cents a pop, sell individual tracks, and other things that required the publishers to violate their distribution agreements. Record stores could have just renegotiated but instead they chose to close their doors.)
    Wonder why you can't get a movie digitally as soon as it's done? Theater chains would refuse to carry any of that publishers films if they dared. Wonder why downloading a videogame, something that costs the company 1/1000th as much as you getting a physical copy, costs the same or MORE than getting a disc in a store? Same thing. Walmart and GameStop and such companies would yank every game the publishers makes immediately if they passed the savings along to the consumer. Just sit back and really think about what was involved before the Internet to get a record or CD or cassette off of the master copy and into your player at home. It's monumental. Packaging, printing, pressing discs, jewel cases, shrinkwrapping, stuffing boxes, coordinating how many boxes went where, loading the trucks, unloading the trucks, stocking the shelves, working the cash register, and a lot more. Every single step of that process was an entire industry unto itself with thousands of people making their living as they facilitated getting the recording from point A to point B. Now, a clever 12 year old could upload a copy to a website and global distribution is available. It's not often that truly gigantic and truly disruptive changes like this happen. They take decades to have their full effect. The move away from craftspeople and to factory production, only made possible by early distribution networks, changed so much about the world that it's hard to grasp. We changed how we lived, how houses were built, how children were taught, how people worked, etc, basically everything. And we're still in the very early days with the Internet. There's no way to figure out how fast it'll go but basically the only things that won't change are the things that it CAN'T change... and that's not much. I'll be very surprised if in 50 years companies use office buildings at all, or if cities haven't evaporated as people move because there's simply nothing keeping them there.

    • @Zettel9016
      @Zettel9016 4 года назад

      You might be over stating it when you postulate the emptying of cities but other than that you made a pretty good analysis. Thanks.

    • @ShiningTrapezoid
      @ShiningTrapezoid 4 года назад

      Who do you think is gonna read all that? lol fuckin dork

  • @abradfordajb
    @abradfordajb 5 лет назад

    Great interview. I always love to listen to Steve Albini. Thanks for making that possible.

    • @DanielSarkissian
      @DanielSarkissian  5 лет назад

      You're very welcome Andrew, have you seen the documentary the interview is from? ruclips.net/video/qMlLfrU5fjs/видео.html

  • @bassage13
    @bassage13 5 лет назад +3

    Pegboy! I grew up listening them in the 90's. Nice to see them mentioned here.

  • @kirkdecker6228
    @kirkdecker6228 4 года назад +1

    Steve is one of the coolest guys I've ever met.

  • @bradfield2266
    @bradfield2266 5 лет назад +4

    Love him. Fantastic interview. I agree with virtually every word I’ve ever heard him say. Notable exception being his take on the first Liz Phair record, but that’s okay. Long Live Albini!

  • @VoicesFilmTelevision
    @VoicesFilmTelevision 5 лет назад +14

    Dude. Thank you. So much. So much.

  • @donniebobb74
    @donniebobb74 4 года назад

    Was lucky enough to be in a room, just hanging with Shellac in the early 90s,and it was a laugh riot. Super good vibes. Still keeps me stoked.

    • @DanielSarkissian
      @DanielSarkissian  4 года назад

      Hey Donnie, I have a new interview with Albini coming soon, he's gonna be taking about In Utero in detail, if you haven't already could you subscribe?

  • @brendanbyrne6607
    @brendanbyrne6607 4 года назад +1

    Steve Albini seems like the guy that was right for Nirvana in that time, man it must have been crazy to be inside of their (Nirvanas) world in 93. What a class act.

  • @chriswilliams8008
    @chriswilliams8008 4 года назад

    Awesome sound to follow up Nevermind. My favorite Nirvana album will always be In Utero raw and heavy. I still listen 27 years later.

  • @anthonyeugene4258
    @anthonyeugene4258 Год назад

    I love this. Steve doesn't usually get this spicy. He's a good dude from my telescopic view.

  • @tomprice3258
    @tomprice3258 5 лет назад +1

    I love this guy! Thanks Steve! You speak your mind. I respect that immensely! Cheers!

  • @LividImp
    @LividImp 5 лет назад +26

    Poor guy, he's been in some truly great bands and all anyone ever wants him to talk about is Nirvana.

    • @roymarius1634
      @roymarius1634 5 лет назад

      Surfer Rosa

    • @jackssmirkingrevenge9365
      @jackssmirkingrevenge9365 5 лет назад +6

      big black have never made anything even approaching the greatness of in utero. they are noisy mediocrity personified.. similar to the velvet underground, actually - which im guessing you probably gush over as well. begone hipster

    • @LividImp
      @LividImp 5 лет назад +2

      @@jackssmirkingrevenge9365 Yea, yea we get it. We've all seen guys like you before. Nirvana is about as experimental as your pea brain can handle. But you don't dare admit that you are not all that bright, not even to yourself, so you just adopt the role of the mindless iconoclast to shit on art people smarter than you do understand. You are almost certainly a libertarian type who thinks he's going to get rich _anyday now_ because you imagine yourself so much smarter and better than everyone else. But in reality you're just bobbing from one half-baked grift to another. And when these grifts go wrong you blame "the government" and maybe even (((others))) for keeping you down. You're likely into philosophy because it's a great way to sound profound without saying anything of susbstance. Along those lines you named yourself "jacks smirking revenge" because you envision yourself a bad ass Tyler Durden, even though the closest you've ever been to a real fight involved an XBox controller and shouting over a mic. You tell anyone that will listen how you scored a 159 on an IQ test, but neglect to mention that it just some scammy shit you found on Facebook, and the reality is probably closer to a 105-110. But no one can stop you from imagining what a stud you are, instead of the sad reality that you're just another dull, lowbrow, videogame burnout.
      How close am I?
      Oh and btw, I'm much too old to be a hipster, and I live in a shithole conservative farming town. Not exactly Brooklyn.

    • @stuartmorris2803
      @stuartmorris2803 5 лет назад +1

      @@LividImp shut it hipster. Go listen to nick cave or lou reed

    • @LividImp
      @LividImp 5 лет назад +1

      @@stuartmorris2803

  • @makemarker
    @makemarker 5 лет назад

    Thank god for Steve Albini, one of the most awake and mature points of view in terms of music creation. Really, really love his sincerity, maturity and broad outlook.

  • @duhmainmang
    @duhmainmang 5 лет назад

    what an intelligent, insightful and decent human being. im glad he got to work with nirvana for their final studio album because their music means so much to me. always knew about albini before but im glad i know more of him now because he seems like a flat out good guy. god bless him!

  • @lennonacid
    @lennonacid 4 года назад +1

    'The guy that install the toilet in your house doesn't get to tell you how to paint it.' I love that quote! Great analogy.

    • @Cairo98_
      @Cairo98_ 4 года назад +1

      Brilliant. 😂

  • @indieguy81
    @indieguy81 5 лет назад +2

    Albini is such a humble dude.

  • @spookybuk
    @spookybuk 5 лет назад +2

    Great interview. Thank you.

  • @frankvazquez5974
    @frankvazquez5974 5 лет назад +8

    Been binging on Albini interviews for a couple days...
    Interesting to hear him support people getting music for free. Love the explanation, "they are listening to music, they not damaging an asset,etc."... I'm going to quit feeling guilty now.

  • @jwhite1016aol
    @jwhite1016aol 5 лет назад +114

    David Geffen is the one dislike on this video.

    • @The_Crow78.
      @The_Crow78. 5 лет назад +1

      I disliked this video too!

    • @nicbongo
      @nicbongo 5 лет назад

      @@The_Crow78. why?

    • @The_Crow78.
      @The_Crow78. 5 лет назад +1

      @@nicbongo Because steve albini is not good producer. He messed up the album "In Utero". That is why.

    • @stevedandrea9237
      @stevedandrea9237 5 лет назад +16

      @@The_Crow78. He isn't a producer. He's not credited with producing on In Utero. Look it up. He's great at what he does, which is record bands.

    • @ajax700
      @ajax700 5 лет назад +12

      ​@@The_Crow78.
      Have you listened the full interview?
      I believe it was Cobain that reneged the "nevermind sound", Albini just tried to record the sound the band wanted as good as possible like he usually does.
      Cobain ¬later¬ got angry, after all fame happened to them with the "refined" sound of nevermind, and wanted to get back to their noisy, rawer sound to distance from poser-nirvana-fans or something like that.
      Or else would you like to elaborate what he messed up? edit: Just read other comment where you elaborate.
      I also like nevermind sound better, but this poor guy interview doesn't deserve a downvote for you not liking what Cobain wanted! :)

  • @User-jk8wq
    @User-jk8wq 5 лет назад +3

    Great and insightful interview!

  • @Tsuta
    @Tsuta 5 лет назад +4

    What a great watch. Thanks for shooting this Daniel

    • @DanielSarkissian
      @DanielSarkissian  5 лет назад +3

      Thank you Tsuta, make sure to subscribe for more

  • @maxfrank13
    @maxfrank13 5 лет назад

    I can't thank you enough for this Daniel.

  • @DreamTroll
    @DreamTroll 4 года назад

    Great interview !! Really enjoyed listening to to this.. what a legend!! 👍

  • @thechrisricci
    @thechrisricci 5 лет назад +2

    This is a fantastic interview.

  • @hearpalhere
    @hearpalhere 5 лет назад

    Fantastic interview, I really enjoyed it! I had the pleasure of visiting Steve Albini's studio back around 2006 and I briefly met him. Seemed like such a nice, humble person and he doesn't seem to have changed one bit. I love his insights into music and the industry in general. Rock is very much alive and well! :-)

  • @pritush
    @pritush 5 лет назад +1

    What an insightful one . Thanks a lot ...

  • @SpiritsOfAnotherDay
    @SpiritsOfAnotherDay 5 лет назад +1

    Fantastic interview with Steve Albini !

  • @thomasgroov3r
    @thomasgroov3r 5 лет назад +1

    This is a great insight into the music industry...puts a lot of music history into a clearer perspective.

    • @DanielSarkissian
      @DanielSarkissian  5 лет назад

      Thanks Thomas, if you liked the interview make sure to check out the movie it's from ruclips.net/video/qMlLfrU5fjs/видео.html

  • @kburd67
    @kburd67 5 лет назад

    That was really great - haven't seen his face since 1989 when Big Black did their last tour. Thanks!

    • @matteframe
      @matteframe 5 лет назад

      Wow you missed a shit ton of great Shellac shows ....

  • @JavierCarrilloMilla
    @JavierCarrilloMilla 4 года назад

    What an articulate person talking and rich vocabulary. So to the point too and deep and fast.

    • @DanielSarkissian
      @DanielSarkissian  4 года назад +1

      Hey Javier, I have a new interview with Albini coming soon, he's gonna be taking about In Utero in detail, if you haven't already could you subscribe?

    • @JavierCarrilloMilla
      @JavierCarrilloMilla 4 года назад

      @@DanielSarkissian Hey Daniel! Great! I have already ;) Thank uuu

  • @maxxxmodelz4061
    @maxxxmodelz4061 4 года назад

    Greatest interview, not just about Nirvana, about the overall music and rock scene back in the day.

    • @DanielSarkissian
      @DanielSarkissian  4 года назад

      Hey Max Modelz, I have a new interview with Albini coming soon, he's gonna be taking about In Utero in detail, if you haven't already could you subscribe?

  • @fitzfitzchivalry4538
    @fitzfitzchivalry4538 4 года назад

    He sounds so genuine, i love this guy.

  • @cswift6034
    @cswift6034 4 года назад

    That’s one of the best interviews I’ve ever seen. I cant usually watch interviews

    • @DanielSarkissian
      @DanielSarkissian  4 года назад

      Thanks a lot C Swift, make sure to subscribe for more!

    • @DanielSarkissian
      @DanielSarkissian  4 года назад

      Hey C Swift, I have a new interview with Albini coming soon, he's gonna be taking about In Utero in detail, if you haven't already could you subscribe?

  • @anthonyroberts1424
    @anthonyroberts1424 5 лет назад +6

    Been an Albini fan for a long time & I gotta say this was a really refreshing interview

    • @silvasilva4463
      @silvasilva4463 5 лет назад +3

      Steve is always cool. :-)

    • @anthonyroberts1424
      @anthonyroberts1424 5 лет назад +1

      @@silvasilva4463 Favorite album?

    • @silvasilva4463
      @silvasilva4463 5 лет назад

      May I say my favourite song? Ok, I will! :-) Song 'Bad houses' by Big Black is my favourite definitely. I do like that post-punk sound-atmosphere.

    • @silvasilva4463
      @silvasilva4463 5 лет назад

      ruclips.net/video/vPDI5gIGEGI/видео.html

    • @silvasilva4463
      @silvasilva4463 5 лет назад

      You, sir Anthony? :-) Favourite album/song?

  • @dailyflash
    @dailyflash 4 месяца назад +1

    Remember, until the end of his life, he he still worked with small, nobody bands. He walked the walk.

  • @calvinhenning4820
    @calvinhenning4820 4 года назад

    The grand master of analog recording and sound engineering,a wizard for sure,and one hell of a band leader,Big black,Shellac

  • @lafeeshmeister
    @lafeeshmeister 5 лет назад +71

    Steve Albini for President, I'm actually serious.

    • @VCCassidy
      @VCCassidy 5 лет назад +6

      I can’t think of a job he’d want to have less.

    • @lafeeshmeister
      @lafeeshmeister 5 лет назад +4

      @@VCCassidy Part of why he deserves it.

    • @ikesweat8749
      @ikesweat8749 5 лет назад +1

      👺
      👔
      Why so SeRiOuS?

    • @goodcorn
      @goodcorn 5 лет назад +3

      Albini/Yow 2020

    • @felgarslament8780
      @felgarslament8780 5 лет назад +1

      He'll do at least as good as Jello when he ran

  • @brovold72
    @brovold72 4 года назад +2

    I once asked a professional A/V drinkin buddy how Albini gets that "big room" sound. My buddy, who is from Cannon Falls, MN, told me that part of that is an actual "big room" in Cannon Falls, MN.

    • @DanielSarkissian
      @DanielSarkissian  4 года назад +1

      Hey brovold72, I have a new interview with Albini coming soon, he's gonna be taking about In Utero in detail, if you haven't already could you subscribe?

  • @jochananberohart3578
    @jochananberohart3578 5 лет назад

    Really great and reflective speech! Thx for uploading!

    • @DanielSarkissian
      @DanielSarkissian  5 лет назад

      You're welcome, full film will be posted next week

  • @shaunw9270
    @shaunw9270 5 лет назад +1

    Excellent interview ! Many thanks 👍

  • @KevinsDisobedience
    @KevinsDisobedience 5 лет назад

    This guys a smart dude. Glad I happened upon this. All made possible by the Internet!

  • @szolimjeizok9497
    @szolimjeizok9497 5 лет назад

    Thank You for that Mr. Our surreal word is so surreal that only can be. Cheers.

  • @modernSoundGear
    @modernSoundGear 5 лет назад

    This was a great interview and actually made me rethink my stance on a few things.

  • @zacharybaranek9492
    @zacharybaranek9492 5 лет назад

    All hail this man, his work, philosophy, and attitude. Makes humility fuckin pretty damn alluring, yes,?