Todd Rundgren is a genius. He innovated a lot of things we take for granted in pop music today, like MIDI, synthesizers, and DAWs. If you are ever fortunate enough to meet him, get him to talk about the evolution of the music business from the 1960's until today. He talks about it somewhat in the middle of this interview. As a budding recording engineer, I would love to apprentice with Mr Rundgren. I'm sure a lot could be learned just by watching him work in the control room.
The first time I saw Mr. Rundgren was on The Midnight Special around 1972 and I thought, "What a Freak". Then I listened to his music and came to realize what an incredible artist he is. And on top of that, he's also a good decent person. Still listening to him after 50 years.
He did look pretty freaky with the outfit and the crazy makeup. Never understood it myself as i never understood derringers look on all american boy cover. But they are both excellent musicians.
Todd is Godd... Clearly. I've always thought he was a great interview/talker. I like how the host just set him loose. That's what we are here for. Unfettered Todd. This was a wonderful watch.
Todd is honestly one of my top 10 musical heroes..and I'm 31. Since discovering him through 'Dumb and Dumber' of ALL things, I collected as many CD's I could. About lost my mind when I got the one he produced with Hall and Oates, other heroes of mine!! This interview is treasure, and FREEEEE
No shame in learning from Todd that way! Great movie and Todd killed the score/soundtrack. I implore you to listen to utopia, Todd’s band in the 70s-80s.
Excellent interview. Largely because the interviewer lets Todd tell his story without interrupting. Too often, the interviewer wants to be the star of the damn show. When that's not the case, you can see how awesome things turn out. On top of which, Todd's background, history and insight are incredible and he has a matter-of-fact style, bringing it to our level. None of that pompous arrogant b.s. of many superstar types.
i grew up in pittsburgh....lots of black music, especially r n b and jazz. they had a great black radio station called wamo which changed my musical life....incredible dj's and authentic black r n b.
I still have my Nazz Nazz 8 track ❤️ I love Todd he was my second concert in 1970, he walked out into the audience when he sang Hello it’s Me. Very groovy Utopia’s the 1979 era was my favorite of his bands. I live in LA I wish I had gone to see him do the 1977 show at the Roxy (the double LP) Todd really is a “Wizard and a 0:03 true Star” Love U Todd
To avoid the video being flagged for copyright violations by Todd’s old record companies. His career has spanned such a long time, he’s worked with many different labels, some of whom are not “RU-vid friendly”!
WOW! Every time I hear this guy it’s like hearing my own voice. Still I’m not him. I’m myself and I like my own thing. But still, this guy is who’s the most sane explaining the addiction. Good interviewer. So excluding. Thnx 🙏🎶
Probably the most educational discussion of the evolution of the music industry, and music making, you will find anywhere. If you don’t have time to listen to all of it, start in at about the 1:40 minute mark. 👍👍
@@TheEDZEPPELINBAND I bet that's partly why he takes so much Benadryl before a concert - singing must really make it itch. Read your bible and pray ~ it's all coming down now.
Todd was one of my favorite artists in the 70s. "Hello It's Me" is my favorite song. I saw him in concert several times in my teens and early 20s. Hope to get to see him again if he does his 70s and early Utopia stuff before he stops touring. As for the nose touching, maybe he has allergies or a nervous tic? From what I understand, Todd isn't a big druggie, but maybe smokes a little weed.
Todd/...Remember me one night backstage,...Roberta's BF before she hooked-up with Willie Wilcox..... Dude we have so many things we could talk about. Anyway a really generous Todd letting out great info selflessly. Brilliant observations about what the kids want now....What an artist....we share ADD childhoods...torture at home...hating school. Peace Brother
ok why did you say nope? he is a rock star on a interview.. he is talkative, he speaks very very well. he is really on his game which is no game in a toyish way. i think and know he is simply brilliant.. his personal life is one of honor. he raised steven tylers daughter .. bravo to him.. yes a believe i know that check your nose because you think the white ring is around his nose.. i could be wrong of course but i have seen this before
Hah well didn't know TR was influenced by another personal favorite, experimental UK electronic artist Tipper ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-eWfgtrUzOk0.html Also worth nothing his recent collaboration with Norwegian electronic producer Lindstrom. I credit TR with continuing to reinvent himself artistically, and remaining open to new influences and ideas, to a degree achieved by few other artists. Insightful that he mentioned growing up with his father's contemporary classical records*, which may contributed to his serious interest, while still an adolescent, in electronic music, which in its early incarnations was almost invariably of a highly abstract, experimental nature (like in the interview, when he talks about using test equipment to generate tones in the days before mass-market synthesizers.) Also I liked hearing him discuss his use of advanced harmony and "cluster chords," it's one of those signature things that consistently stands out in all his music. Would be great to have a whole lecture with him just discussing his approach to music theory. *Many post-WWII "classical" composers became pioneers of electronic music through university-funded research projects
Hi todd run green I seen you in some movies but not a lot of then but in the movies you had blonde hair and I thought you had blue eyes did you play in the movie maximum risk with Claude van dam ?did Know hall and oats personally ? I always thought you were either Swedish or German are you originally from country ?
It is really amazing does no one understands I have listened to Todd since he started Nazz Runt and then eventually A WIZARD A TRUE STAR. WOW.He reckons that lost him listeners .It was an amazing album the same as some of his other albums like TODD. Anyway I find it interesting but I don't understand why he doesn't answer his telegram service.DON.T
Hate to contradict Todd, but the Mason-Dixon Line was between Virginia and Maryland. Maryland is a strange US State - Maryland was a Legal Slavery State that stayed in the Union during the Civil War. And culturally, western and northern Maryland were Pro-Union, Pro-North areas, but eastern and southern Maryland were very Pro-South, Pro-Confederacy, Pro-Slavery areas.
Thank godd Todd did all the talking. This is a must watch - however this interviewer was not at his best or is the worst Interviewer I’ve ever seen. How is it Red Bull puts together a winning F1 racing team..and on this end of the entertainment spectrum hired this guy? I want his job! 😂
Funny how coke makes your nose more sensitive and less sensitive at the same time. Holy crap. Love Todd, but needs to use a tissue to mask for the general public. Hermit of Mink Hollow and Adventures in Utopia are two albums that I appreciate the most from him on an artist level. His 'Bar Tours' in the 80's were amazing.
I'm a lifelong Todd Rundgren fan, I've seen him twice, his music has been my spiritual guide in many ways, but....yeah; he's politically goofy, to put it kindly.
The concept of product is not disavowed by socialism, indeed "product" never goes away. Someone makes the food, the car, the painting, the music etc....society has always had "product" as long as people have been creating things. IMO
@@JohnnyBeeDawg ppl have starved en masse since the dawn of time. Famine isn't something we worry about as much anymore fur to modern storage, production, distribution etc
No sh*t. If I had put one dollar in the bank for every time Todd touches his nose during this interview, I'd be able to retire comfortably for the rest of my life.
Staahhp that! Don't start rumors you know nothing of. Here's the #facts, believe it or not, as accomplished as Todd is he suffers from social anxiety. Unfortunately this manifests for him in the form of touching his face, mostly his nose. If you look at interviews of him, say in the 70's & 80's when he was bound by record companies he would be seen tightly clasping his hands together. As he started freeing himself of corporate entanglements you start seeing the beginnings of his compulsive face touching. Long story short, its a form of self soothing for him. You guys think you're the first ones to ever notice or say something about it? At this point Todd has heard this a million times & I guess now, in his 70's he don't really gaf anymore! Lol
Okay yes i admit that saying he was on cola was wrong.. Its kayfabe after all we all know that he is the real deal.. I loved the episode of live from todds house . hawaii with daryl hall.. I feel i owe mr. R an apology.. No harm no foul
