- D'you remember in the ballpark of the beat u were doing cause i remember in the chorus sort of.. - For what, show me what you were playing and I'll... - I dunno, cause that's the rhythm of it is what I was wondering about .. - When was it? - Cause I, cause I don't remember what it, what it... - It was kind of early? - it was kind of early in what we did? - Early today you mean? - Huh? - Before What got here? - Yeah.. - OK.. - ...Is that what you were talking about? - Yeah.. - And, and uh... - Hit me another string John... - What huh? *Creates a masterpiece*
@@me_angelobut he’s still playing and making new music to this day..so although he’s been in the game for awhile, he’s still modern. If he had quit and never made music after 1998, then I’d agree he wouldn’t be modern
@@12xenn45 LOL What a foolish thoughts! "Weed is not drug" Typical kind of like I'm just smoke it's not dangerous. Yea' but after these years and the needle on your arm, slightly. I know what I'm talkin' bout! Weed is a fkn' sneaky drug.
@Malena Irina P. One junkie is, the other is. There are those who pushed the smack and help the weed a little, there are those who do no good after rehab either. Very complicated unfortunately :/
Even though he John was sobering up I feel like he was really vulnerable at this time, and this must have been a warm experience as he began rediscovering himself and was on the verge of a becoming the legend that he now is.
2 years since this comment? Holy f. The time goes so fast and with all this C19 we forgot to live. I wish everyone who is reading this to find themself and just be happy. It's kind of simple......
Never let this video go. This is important documentation of John's progression to sobriety and overall having a rare film. No one else that I know of has this video.
I dont know how... but im soo glad that John survived his drug problems. BSSM is awesome but im so happy that he was able to continue to make so much more pure, beautiful music.
Didn't know this song before now and I'm always searching for more Froosh. I stayed because of that sweet spot where he comes in on guitar and sounds like only he does. I'm always finding myself " I came here for John" lately.
Actually the heroin helped. He just got too far gone. Happens to us all that have dabbled. I still think his best writing ever was from 89-93. I actually blame crack more than heroin for his downfall.
John said his technique suffered from his years of drug use which is why the riffs on californication are simple however i agree it didnt affect his expression.
He was definitely pretty low on chops and technique here... and when they wrote the Californication album. If you watch earlier shows from when he first rejoined the RHCP, in songs like If You Have To Ask he’s playing solos that sound like the intro to Scar Tissue etc, lol
He had been off heroin since 1996, but continued to struggle with a crack cocaine addiction during almost all of 1997. He quit heroin cold turkey and began to play shows doing his solo work in 1997 while still using cocaine. Just to clarify.
I don't know how he went from using dope and coke to going cold turkey of the skag and then just carried on smoking crack and doing coke. Gives me the heebie jeebies just thinking about that.
People can debate forever and a day about every individual that plays an instrument or sings about everything under the sun but, reguardless of who would of, could of, should of, been whatever you choose to talk about, the fact is, John is a musician who holds a guitar and makes beautiful music,and song ideas are incredible. Everyone here should be here for the music, not what everyone is writing about it.
Willie Waldman I Co Produced this banyan record 'Anytime at All ' & played trumpet and am member Banyan was recorded at stephen Perkins house with Dave Aron thats me talking at the end
Needed to rewatch this today ... coolest innocent and naive interaction between them (obviously John s mind and heart was on jupiter at the time which makes it even greater) and just simply pure hope and positive emotions vibrating through this guys ( hurt, as we all are but proudly and humbly willing to accept dance through fire gracefully and carry on .. thank all of u guys fighting for better
Right on spot, man! Listening to Smile from the streets you hold might be is a pain only because the drugs have taken his rhythms, his timing and posture a lot. The melodies and harmonies are always there, it's that eclectic combination of style with a signature note to it are and always will be there with this guitar hero of mine. Rock on!
John is no different than any other person I know who struggles with life during crisis. We just happened to have front row seats to his fall from grace and his resurrection. Fortunately he had good friends like Flea and Bob Forrest who got him to rehab; only after his teeth had rotted out and the pus-laden gangrenous sores that covered his arms put him as risk of septicemia. His guitar art is special. I think is would have been a great Beatle. In many ways he is.
I always found it funny that in the beginning they were talking about how funky the song is going to be bc I'm guessing John's time rhcp bssm and mother's milk. But he goes super melodic lol which would eventually be the style of californicafion and later. Funny stuff love John
There are times when you should know When all you feel is low A real friend shares pain with you And who cares who dares to be the one that’s true I know my good friends Pull me off the roof again Life can play some games on your mind Let your heart trust in ..... ? A friend loves you til the end A friend my friend til the end My friends
This is truly just an awe-inspiring inspiration just to watch this video, and the ever-present camaraderie between these musicians is astounding. What truly shines through and absolutely makes this track beautiful, is John Frusciante’s melody, and his ability to create such masterful melodies and segues throughout the music in which he has made. His sense of melody and arrangement is staggeringly beautiful and utterly brilliant to me. What he has accomplished over the years is simply amazing, I am so glad he rediscovered himself and rejoined the RHCPers in the late 90’s and also now in 2022!, can’t wait to hear the new material that the RHCPers come out with!
This is most beautiful song i ever heard every thing the drums, bass, guitar, trumpet, vocals and most important the words in the song is my friend Stephanie. This melts my heart. The only thing i don't like does anyone think John Fruiscente is F-up? I'm a struggling addict so it breaks my heart seeing someone else struggling with addiction. F this shit i gotta beat it and i know Frusciante can too
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