3 rebellious creators tell us the meaning of life | Dispatches from The Well Ep.6

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Filmmaker Godfrey Reggio, rock icon Steve Albini, and comedian Fred Armisen told Kmele how they make sense of the world - and leave their mark on it.
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In this episode of Dispatches from The Well, Kmele Foster continues his search for the meaning of life inside the minds of some of the world’s most creative visionaries.
Godfrey Reggio revolutionized film with his experimental documentaries. Steve Albini is preserving the spirit of music by committing to analog recording. Fred Armisen turned his creativity into a career by combining his passion for music and comedy. Kmele sat down with each of these creators and asked them about the “why” behind their existence.
From sitting behind the camera to stepping in front of it, these artists have found meaning in their lives by committing to the things that, in simple terms, are the most fun. Join us as we explore the perspectives of these “rebellious creatives” in episode six of Dispatches from The Well.
Featuring: Steve Albini, Fred Armisen, Godfrey Reggio
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  • @The-Well
    @The-Well6 ай бұрын

    💡Of the three guests in this episode, whose perspective resonated with you the most? 💡

  • @solhm7845

    @solhm7845

    6 ай бұрын

    None, in the show, there are 3 white men from the country that creates the largest ecological and economical devastation in the world. Yes, their stories are great, I’ll try to remember to be born into wealth next time. Bullshit! Another show about privileged people “leading”.

  • @emotionsin5d

    @emotionsin5d

    6 ай бұрын

    Yours 🤩🤩🤩

  • @aaronjennings8385

    @aaronjennings8385

    6 ай бұрын

    They all have relevance.

  • @nassiled

    @nassiled

    6 ай бұрын

    Godfrey Reggio's

  • @briankmoe

    @briankmoe

    6 ай бұрын

    Reggio

  • @BethBarany
    @BethBarany6 ай бұрын

    yes! “begin and the work will show you how!”

  • @user-dg7df3sv7r
    @user-dg7df3sv7r5 ай бұрын

    Godfrey Reggio is a national treasure 💌

  • @The-Well

    @The-Well

    5 ай бұрын

    We absolutely agree!

  • @shirazjanjua2482
    @shirazjanjua24825 ай бұрын

    I appreciate how Kmele takes seriously every person he interviews. He meets them where they are, and is completely fascinated by them on their terms. That's a lovely quality for an interviewer and creator to have. And as someone who is near (slightly older) to Kmele's age: Kmele, it doesn't sound like you're having a mid-life crisis, though that's the kind of thing we feel we're expected to say, because in our society it's considered quaint to be so earnest. But it's not quaint to me. You're just living and trying to be thoughtful. I love where Godfrey Reggio lands on this: it's what you do that matters. And you're doing this, and this is spectacular.

  • @MicahScottPnD
    @MicahScottPnD6 ай бұрын

    To have seen _any_ of these people in an episode would have been amazing to me. All three of them in one episode? Baffling!! I'm beside myself, wwoww.

  • @petersenjessem
    @petersenjessem6 ай бұрын

    This felt like a much needed bedtime story, but for the 42 year-old version of my child self. Thank you ❤

  • @The-Well

    @The-Well

    6 ай бұрын

    This is such a touching comment, wow. Thank you for spending time with us.

  • @pearlhartney9
    @pearlhartney95 ай бұрын

    Godfrey Reggio such a wise man. I love that he said you just have to start doing it and the meaning will find you. I really enjoyed this! Have never seen your channel before but so glad I came accross it. It's a mid-life evaluation not crises! You are leaving your youth behind and facing into older years and it's normal to re-evaluate! And all you can do is accept it.

  • @The-Well

    @The-Well

    5 ай бұрын

    Welcome to The Well! We’re so glad you found us!

  • @breathestrongcycling3672
    @breathestrongcycling36725 ай бұрын

    "when people start to worry what their audience will like it weakens their own project"....god knows there's a lot of clickbait copycat youtubers that need to hear that one. All three are fantastic interviews well worth the time.

  • @mysbhyv1707
    @mysbhyv17076 ай бұрын

    Like an exquisite cup of coffee, I downloaded the video so I can savor each word, each thought slowly with a pause before playing it again and learning something new. Thank You❣

  • @The-Well

    @The-Well

    6 ай бұрын

    Wow! Thank you! Please accept this award for having the most poetic comment on this KZread video 🏆

  • @BethBarany
    @BethBarany6 ай бұрын

    Kmele! You’re awesome. Thanks for sharing your heart. ❤

  • @rubberbiscuit99
    @rubberbiscuit995 ай бұрын

    Being true to yourself and not telling people what they want to hear can get you in big trouble in many circles, but as it turns out, I do not want to be in those circles.

  • @JoeHertler
    @JoeHertler5 ай бұрын

    My dude here is asking great questions. Fantastic interviewer. Thoughtful, respectful, and challenging.

  • @matmosmac
    @matmosmac6 ай бұрын

    I actually have to pause the video to make sure I can absorb and appreciate some of the things said here. Just fantastic. Thank you. 🙏 PS: I'm not talking about "... within the doors of the doorknob..." 🤣

  • @georgespiese7388
    @georgespiese73885 ай бұрын

    Being able to create a personal environment is so important for the different. Sheeshh!

  • @jmparries
    @jmparries6 ай бұрын

    This is a precious piece of recording. Thank you!

  • @The-Well

    @The-Well

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @PneumaticTube
    @PneumaticTube28 күн бұрын

    What a trio of creators to talk to. Well done, Kmele. Nicely shot and edited, also.

  • @Lovereignsupreme
    @Lovereignsupreme6 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the insight and inspiration. Awesome choice of people.

  • @ClintTzu
    @ClintTzu6 ай бұрын

    This video literally changed my month. Gracias

  • @kmmk292929
    @kmmk2929295 ай бұрын

    Great guest choices, I love Steve Albini and his impact on music, and a big fan of Shellac and Big Black, so was very excited to hear from him. I loved what he said about how music is best when it's authentic, and there's nothing getting in the way or inhibiting from what they have to do to express themselves. It's so true, I could care less if the artist is super perfect sounding, perfect pitch, perfect timing, etc. I care more about their personality being manifested through sound. I had never heard of that director Godfrey before, but loved his input as well about how "what you do in life, is who you are" type of stuff. He resonated with me the most as an artist and creative, and Fred Armisen is so creative and such an interesting guy, loved what he said about not caring so much about the why in life and instead just focus on living. That's a nice peaceful route to go in life.

  • @markloessi5799
    @markloessi57995 ай бұрын

    Stunning work! Thank you The Well, Kmele and team.

  • @The-Well

    @The-Well

    5 ай бұрын

    Many thanks, Mark!

  • @soulsonic
    @soulsonic5 ай бұрын

    THANK YOU! A refreshing drink well needed.

  • @The-Well

    @The-Well

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching, soulsonic!

  • @Vince-ml9gw
    @Vince-ml9gw5 ай бұрын

    Outstanding interviews, thoughts, ideas. Very inspiring!!

  • @The-Well

    @The-Well

    5 ай бұрын

    We love to hear it. Thanks so much for being here with us!

  • @tonyharrison4378
    @tonyharrison43785 ай бұрын

    This was really brilliant. Thank you.

  • @The-Well

    @The-Well

    5 ай бұрын

    So happy to hear this. Thanks so much for watching!

  • @user-qj1gt6fp6y
    @user-qj1gt6fp6y5 ай бұрын

    This is inspiring and humanity affirming, especially amidst the discussion about Big Tech and AI. Thank you for creating and sharing this.

  • @The-Well

    @The-Well

    5 ай бұрын

    Love the phrase “humanity affirming.” Thanks for spending time with us!

  • @JesseDanielSmith
    @JesseDanielSmith6 ай бұрын

    wonderful -- thank you for this channel

  • @The-Well

    @The-Well

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you for being here!

  • @electric7309
    @electric73096 ай бұрын

    The meaning of life comes from the freedom from conditioning and old memory

  • @JesseDanielSmith

    @JesseDanielSmith

    6 ай бұрын

    Can you elaborate?

  • @electric7309

    @electric7309

    6 ай бұрын

    @@JesseDanielSmith To be free from traumas, memories, as they effect you today and dictate your thoughts and feelings and therefore your actions. And to be free from reward and punishment, to not be rewarded when you're praised nor feeling punished.

  • @electric7309

    @electric7309

    6 ай бұрын

    And to be free you must be attentive to what's playing in you, from that attention comes understanding, from that understanding, from that understanding and insight the memories and traumas of the past start to desolve. And from freedom, love and intelligence emerges naturally and then there's a different quality to daily life

  • @sunlovinsnowflake

    @sunlovinsnowflake

    6 ай бұрын

    @@electric7309Yes. 🙏🏼✨🌊🌈🌌

  • @CoolStoryStudio
    @CoolStoryStudio5 ай бұрын

    Incredible episode.

  • @jasonbecker4974
    @jasonbecker49745 ай бұрын

    This is beautiful. Thank you.

  • @The-Well

    @The-Well

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you too!

  • @zachydan
    @zachydan6 ай бұрын

    thank you for making this video

  • @thephilgud
    @thephilgud5 ай бұрын

    Wow, one of the best things I've seen in a while. Thanks !!!

  • @The-Well

    @The-Well

    5 ай бұрын

    That’s such a huge compliment! Thanks for spending time with us!

  • @thephilgud

    @thephilgud

    5 ай бұрын

    It brought tears to my eyes. It is rare to find such fine mix of science, art and 'spirituality'. Now savouring the episodes I have missed so far. Thanks again @@The-Well

  • @tyhardaway
    @tyhardaway6 ай бұрын

    this was great, thanks

  • @The-Well

    @The-Well

    6 ай бұрын

    Our pleasure! Thanks for spending time with us!

  • @merciart3090
    @merciart30904 ай бұрын

    Not chaos--- complexity...great quote--- def suits the creative, artist

  • @vaildog1
    @vaildog15 ай бұрын

    One of the best KZread videos ever made, honestly

  • @The-Well

    @The-Well

    5 ай бұрын

    What an incredible compliment. Thank you so, so much!

  • @lovalizeth1537
    @lovalizeth15376 ай бұрын

    This series is gold

  • @The-Well

    @The-Well

    6 ай бұрын

    This is such a high compliment! Thank you for watching!

  • @Hastingsnow
    @Hastingsnow5 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing!

  • @The-Well

    @The-Well

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you for watching!

  • @AshramLadnek
    @AshramLadnek6 ай бұрын

    incredible show!

  • @The-Well

    @The-Well

    6 ай бұрын

    We appreciate you! Thanks for watching!

  • @christophejohnson2169
    @christophejohnson21695 ай бұрын

    Life changing points of view. Inspiring my inner creative to begin self fulfillment. Forgive me for my lack of classical knowledge but, what piece was he playing by Stravinsky as he enters the office? I fell in love with it.

  • @metaphoria3
    @metaphoria322 күн бұрын

    Great interview/ interviewer riparadise dear Steve Albini

  • @Amoi-np4ny
    @Amoi-np4ny6 ай бұрын

    “A coffee-shaped coffin”. That’s all we all need to get through life

  • @carolspencer6915
    @carolspencer69156 ай бұрын

    Super beautiful. 💜

  • @The-Well

    @The-Well

    6 ай бұрын

    We're so glad you think so 💜 Thanks for watching!

  • @JHanrahan
    @JHanrahan6 ай бұрын

    This is cool

  • @jedics1
    @jedics15 ай бұрын

    Koyaanisqatsi could not be in starker contrast to the movies of today, no dialogue filled with meaning as apposed to constant dialogue devoid of meaning....Where guns and exposions are the ultimate climax and conclusion to 95% of stories on screen. Instead of progress all I see is a regression in the liberation of the human spirit....

  • @AR-mu4zq

    @AR-mu4zq

    4 ай бұрын

    Yes it's real battle for our souls.

  • @dunsbroccoli2588
    @dunsbroccoli25886 ай бұрын

    Reggio is probably the closest thing to Merlin on earth.

  • @BethBarany
    @BethBarany6 ай бұрын

    yes “we’re all just goofing around!”

  • @xtins
    @xtins4 ай бұрын

    I did not learn anything, any pothead have deeper conversations than this… shee it

  • @judithanderson748
    @judithanderson7486 ай бұрын

    I would call the stage "individuation" more than a "midlife crisis". It's a good thing 😂

  • @jedics1
    @jedics15 ай бұрын

    In utero wasn't a favourite album of mine but wholy hell it was powerful, milk it really gets in.....

  • @preeti00001
    @preeti000015 ай бұрын

    Which Stravinsky track was reggio listening to ? Help me out here people

  • @pyb.5672
    @pyb.56725 ай бұрын

    Kmele, I suggest you look up the philosophy of the pragmatist Frank Ramsey.

  • @kipwonder2233
    @kipwonder22335 ай бұрын

    Thank you algorithm🙏

  • @The-Well

    @The-Well

    5 ай бұрын

    Welcome! We're glad it brought you to us!

  • @natancopeincraft
    @natancopeincraft28 күн бұрын

    16:46 🌗

  • @Chris-el4hd
    @Chris-el4hd5 ай бұрын

    The lack of ability is also a superpower imho

  • @TheRoundandround
    @TheRoundandround5 ай бұрын

    I THOUGHT THIS VIDEO WAS ABOUT "REBELLIOUS" PEOPLE...THEN, I SEE A GUY COMES IN WEARING A MASK...THE MASK...

  • @frankjamesbonarrigo7162
    @frankjamesbonarrigo71625 ай бұрын

    That’s not David letterman?

  • @roselotusmystic
    @roselotusmystic6 ай бұрын

    TheDeepMysteryOf . . . TransDual . . . UnCertainty 🙏 InTransFormation 😎

  • @metaphoria3
    @metaphoria322 күн бұрын

    Young 43

  • @binghamguevara6814
    @binghamguevara68144 ай бұрын

    5:06. Look at Godfrey's body movements here. Is he well? Does he have parkinson's?

  • @helple55
    @helple555 ай бұрын

    jeez letterman really let himself go

  • @lindaokekenwa2969
    @lindaokekenwa29696 ай бұрын

    I think, you focus too much at the people you are interviewing and that, to my observations, makes them to withhold some details.

  • @donkeywhistler
    @donkeywhistler5 ай бұрын

    david letterman looks terrible

  • @SonofRicky
    @SonofRicky6 ай бұрын

    3 rich americans...well done

  • @perraccca
    @perraccca5 ай бұрын

    This is amazing!

  • @The-Well

    @The-Well

    5 ай бұрын

    You’re amazing! Thanks for watching!

  • @johnjenkins5854
    @johnjenkins58545 ай бұрын

    Letterman directs?

  • @Gringohuevon
    @Gringohuevon3 ай бұрын

    Could you stop interviewing rich Americans and perhaps interview someone in Gaza?

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