Well, he briefly went to college for computer programming; and music is mathematical in nature, anyway. The thirds, fifths, chords, melodies, harmonies, disharmonies... all have mathematical properties to them. I'm sure he's got the knack and knowhow at this point to insert math functions into his music-- who lnows? His melodies may be calculus equations. ;)
They didn't really have "computer programming" in his imaginary Pennsylvania upbringing. Trent is self-taught and has the PATENTS for both MP3 and MPEG. You can basically thank Trent Reznor for DIGITAL MUSIC!
Thanks for the comment that is a interesting take. One thing is for sure, Trent's unique sound resides in a perfect culmination of intelligence, emotion, structure (math) and flowstate < most important imo. Experimenting is in ones nature if they have a mathematical or scientific mind. The art will be constructed like the Eiffel tower the only difference is the result has now blue prints. You cannot replicate or back engineer flowstate.
Interesting that in this time period with no record contract (between TVT and Interscope), Trent mentions that he records a bunch of different songs in different locations "under different names". I wonder...
My first intro to them was the broken EP and I didn't know what album it was ( I was also 12) so I went and bought pretty hate machine; Man I didn't know what happened but I liked it. It took time to grow on me but I was hooked.
I love when recovering/active addicts assume they sound smart or clever when they THINK they can sense the exact drug a person is using. If this is Trent on coc. then he's been on it from 1987 (interview I think I saw before NIN) to 2018 because he's conducted Interviews the EXACT same for the past 30 yrs. so no you're NOT clever your just an "EX" coke head who sees the worst in every one. I could easily say he Looks Doped up on G or H because certain rare mannerisms coincides with that THEORY... But anyway even during Dissonance with David Bowie (where he was reportedly more chemically active) there was very little difference. Everyone acts like he came out the gate with drugs and NIN but this was just a Persona and just a couple yrs prior to NIN formation Trent was in an a couple 80's bands with Polo popped collar shirts and even the Flock of Seagulls hair. Don't assume you know anything about anyone especially when the comment borders SLANDER.
@@lavitabella1988 settle down lance... he did come from the ashes of Skinny Puppy's influence... rest assured Trent was in the 'fun faze' of recreational drug use during this time period
Trent astutely describes the corporate personnel as someone with no taste, which is more relevant in the current era b/c the music and film industry is money-driven, unimaginative, greedy. I call it the porn star business mentality.
yea what the? He must have loved math at one point and just decided there was not enough experimentation for him to keep the spirit going. Explains why his music attracts people of rationals, even though he is really that of an artist primarily. I am a rational and just love the way he puts his music together. Very rational oriented.
"In a nutshell, as my calculus teacher used to say"
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This video looks like a HARDCORE denim convention.
Other than the leather trent has on yea
Broken is my all time favorite album ever
Very under-rated. Fixed is even more under-rated. Probably my favorite after the Downward Spiral.
Ugh Trent is so damn attractive
I like how he talks about the songs being more difficult because that's my favorite part.
Well, he briefly went to college for computer programming; and music is mathematical in nature, anyway. The thirds, fifths, chords, melodies, harmonies, disharmonies... all have mathematical properties to them. I'm sure he's got the knack and knowhow at this point to insert math functions into his music-- who lnows? His melodies may be calculus equations. ;)
They didn't really have "computer programming" in his imaginary Pennsylvania upbringing. Trent is self-taught and has the PATENTS for both MP3 and MPEG. You can basically thank Trent Reznor for DIGITAL MUSIC!
Thanks for the comment that is a interesting take. One thing is for sure, Trent's unique sound resides in a perfect culmination of intelligence, emotion, structure (math) and flowstate < most important imo. Experimenting is in ones nature if they have a mathematical or scientific mind. The art will be constructed like the Eiffel tower the only difference is the result has now blue prints. You cannot replicate or back engineer flowstate.
@@isabellaswan2526 that's the stupidest shit I've ever seen lol where did u read that
Interesting that in this time period with no record contract (between TVT and Interscope), Trent mentions that he records a bunch of different songs in different locations "under different names". I wonder...
I see how old this comment is, but what did you wonder? Very cryptic
My first intro to them was the broken EP and I didn't know what album it was ( I was also 12) so I went and bought pretty hate machine; Man I didn't know what happened but I liked it. It took time to grow on me but I was hooked.
A caller should have asked Trent about Wal-Mart. He loves Wal-Mart.
What? Really? Is there an interview of him saying that? I wanna see. 😃
@@YeahManMillionaire I think this is sarcastic. I couldn't imagine Trent into the whole commercialism of that shit!
Its better to be clear minded then being wasted
I love how off the cuff and candid interviews were back in the day. Now everything is so scripted and by the numbers.
I love this man 3000.
Broken. Most cryptic EP of all time
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"That little e.p. of hate". Trent Reznor
Broken is my favorite album.
Those two other member must be dying of boredom. Not a single word
I was hoping it wasn’t just going to be Trent answering all the questions.
They’re not “members” that’s why
James and Chris were there to give Trent moral support in case he got scared.
@@HenrySylvester01Why? What would they add?
what a weird interview. LOL I miss the 90s!!
Can confirm that the Hard Copy "story" is indeed a classic piece of video.
Trent "i will always miss you."
It was found here in Michigan they watched the video and thought it was a snuff film...
the fbi investigated it for 2 years lol they did a report on tv, or more than one. i think the whole situation is hilarious
wow 5:55 on the TV behind trent there's a really short clip of the band Anthrax :D
Olivia Munn in 1992
In there prime is pretty cool to see and hear
Does he stop being so bloody gorgeous? He just ages and he gets better and better....I want to be his wife :'(
Foreshadowing to his agent selling his music out from under him.
Soul patch old teeth giant leather jacket sitting on his hands Trent. ❤
TVT was dumb as hell, look at the legend that in NIN now! Lol
Trent Reznor is so great
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Still showing tv party in 1991? Man, mtv used to not be total garbage.
Genius….
genius
Trents hair becomes shorter every year... In a few more years he will be bald...
omg Tren wit da soul patch!! so inspirational 🙏
So you can see it too?
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Why the others band's dudes don't say anything?!
@Arthur: Because they are back-up dancers. They are there to look beautiful.
In recent interviews, Atticus doesn't say a word either. Maybe Trent contractually obligates them to shut up.
Trent’s always been the driving force that is NIN. I’m sure he just wants his art to always be represented at its 100% most accurate.
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Oh my goodness nageel is gonna treat people like Green day forever
Whatever
@PerniciousEvil How so? (Just asking because I'm not in that position so I wouldn't know)
Dividend day video end
Damn this was hard to watch being an ex coke addict, Trent's blown out....
Flagged and REPORTED as a member of the group making LIBEL about US Military Commander Trent Reznor.
I love when recovering/active addicts assume they sound smart or clever when they THINK they can sense the exact drug a person is using. If this is Trent on coc. then he's been on it from 1987 (interview I think I saw before NIN) to 2018 because he's conducted Interviews the EXACT same for the past 30 yrs. so no you're NOT clever your just an "EX" coke head who sees the worst in every one. I could easily say he Looks Doped up on G or H because certain rare mannerisms coincides with that THEORY... But anyway even during Dissonance with David Bowie (where he was reportedly more chemically active) there was very little difference. Everyone acts like he came out the gate with drugs and NIN but this was just a Persona and just a couple yrs prior to NIN formation Trent was in an a couple 80's bands with Polo popped collar shirts and even the Flock of Seagulls hair. Don't assume you know anything about anyone especially when the comment borders SLANDER.
@@lavitabella1988 yeah!
@@lavitabella1988 settle down lance... he did come from the ashes of Skinny Puppy's influence... rest assured Trent was in the 'fun faze' of recreational drug use during this time period
Trent astutely describes the corporate personnel as someone with no taste, which is more relevant in the current era b/c the music and film industry is money-driven, unimaginative, greedy. I call it the porn star business mentality.
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Nopr, never heard of them.
Bo go lose uh
Heavy water log town
Sulpher fumes
yea what the? He must have loved math at one point and just decided there was not enough experimentation for him to keep the spirit going. Explains why his music attracts people of rationals, even though he is really that of an artist primarily. I am a rational and just love the way he puts his music together. Very rational oriented.
They advertised NIN when they did survivalism for Germany.
Whoa. That's cool. I didn't know that. You should check out solar fake. It's the same kind of orientation. You ever hear of them?