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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 8 ай бұрын

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

@solhm7845 8 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 8 ай бұрын

Yours 🤩🤩🤩

@aaronjennings8385 8 ай бұрын

They all have relevance.

@nassiled 8 ай бұрын

Godfrey Reggio's

@briankmoe 8 ай бұрын

Reggio

@BethBarany 8 ай бұрын

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

@shirazjanjua2482 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 ай бұрын

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

@pearlhartney9 8 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 8 ай бұрын

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

@mysbhyv1707 8 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 8 ай бұрын

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

@user-dg7df3sv7r 8 ай бұрын

Godfrey Reggio is a national treasure 💌

@The-Well 7 ай бұрын

We absolutely agree!

@breathestrongcycling3672 8 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.

@BethBarany 8 ай бұрын

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

@jmparries 8 ай бұрын

This is a precious piece of recording. Thank you!

@The-Well 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@JoeHertler 8 ай бұрын

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

@markloessi5799 8 ай бұрын

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

@The-Well 8 ай бұрын

Many thanks, Mark!

@rubberbiscuit99 8 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.

@wunderluke6759 2 ай бұрын

this might be the most important video i've ever seen. thank you for your work and pulling all of this out of the abyss

@PneumaticTube 3 ай бұрын

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

@georgespiese7388 8 ай бұрын

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

@TheQwuilleran Ай бұрын

I love how The Well has evolved over the years

@The-Well Ай бұрын

What a kind thing to say ❤️ Thank you for growing alongside us!

@kmmk292929 8 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.

@ClintTzu 8 ай бұрын

This video literally changed my month. Gracias

@JesseDanielSmith 8 ай бұрын

wonderful -- thank you for this channel

@The-Well 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for being here!

@matmosmac 8 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..." 🤣

@tonyharrison4378 8 ай бұрын

This was really brilliant. Thank you.

@The-Well 8 ай бұрын

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

@tyhardaway 8 ай бұрын

this was great, thanks

@The-Well 8 ай бұрын

Our pleasure! Thanks for spending time with us!

@Amoi-np4ny 8 ай бұрын

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

@Lovereignsupreme 8 ай бұрын

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

@electric7309 8 ай бұрын

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

@JesseDanielSmith 8 ай бұрын

Can you elaborate?

@electric7309 8 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 8 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 8 ай бұрын

@@electric7309Yes. 🙏🏼✨🌊🌈🌌

@merciart3090 7 ай бұрын

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

@Vince-ml9gw 8 ай бұрын

Outstanding interviews, thoughts, ideas. Very inspiring!!

@The-Well 8 ай бұрын

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

@metaphoria3 3 ай бұрын

Great interview/ interviewer riparadise dear Steve Albini

@user-qj1gt6fp6y 8 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 8 ай бұрын

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

@soulsonic 8 ай бұрын

THANK YOU! A refreshing drink well needed.

@The-Well 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, soulsonic!

@thephilgud 8 ай бұрын

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

@The-Well 8 ай бұрын

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

@thephilgud 8 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

@vaildog1 8 ай бұрын

One of the best KZfaq videos ever made, honestly

@The-Well 8 ай бұрын

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

@zachydan 8 ай бұрын

thank you for making this video

@AshramLadnek 8 ай бұрын

incredible show!

@The-Well 8 ай бұрын

We appreciate you! Thanks for watching!

@lovalizeth1537 8 ай бұрын

This series is gold

@The-Well 8 ай бұрын

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

@jasonbecker4974 8 ай бұрын

This is beautiful. Thank you.

@The-Well 8 ай бұрын

Thank you too!

@christophejohnson2169 8 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.

@CoolStoryStudio 8 ай бұрын

Incredible episode.

@jedics1 7 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 7 ай бұрын

Yes it's real battle for our souls.

@Hastingsnow 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing!

@The-Well 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@xtins 7 ай бұрын

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

@carolspencer6915 8 ай бұрын

Super beautiful. 💜

@The-Well 8 ай бұрын

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

@jedics1 7 ай бұрын

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

@JHanrahan 8 ай бұрын

This is cool

@BethBarany 8 ай бұрын

yes “we’re all just goofing around!”

@judithanderson748 8 ай бұрын

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

@preeti00001 8 ай бұрын

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

@dunsbroccoli2588 8 ай бұрын

Reggio is probably the closest thing to Merlin on earth.

@kipwonder2233 8 ай бұрын

Thank you algorithm🙏

@The-Well 8 ай бұрын

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

@youtubenatan 3 ай бұрын

16:46 🌗

@pyb.5672 8 ай бұрын

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

@Chris-el4hd 8 ай бұрын

The lack of ability is also a superpower imho

@TheRoundandround 8 ай бұрын

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

@frankjamesbonarrigo7162 8 ай бұрын

That’s not David letterman?

@metaphoria3 3 ай бұрын

Young 43

@binghamguevara6814 6 ай бұрын

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

@roselotusmystic 8 ай бұрын

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

@Spark2969L 8 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 8 ай бұрын

david letterman looks terrible

@helple55 8 ай бұрын

jeez letterman really let himself go

@SonofRicky 8 ай бұрын

3 rich americans...well done

@perraccca 8 ай бұрын

This is amazing!

@The-Well 8 ай бұрын

You’re amazing! Thanks for watching!

@johnjenkins5854 8 ай бұрын

Letterman directs?

@Gringohuevon 6 ай бұрын

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