Les Claypool Interview

In this interview, Primus frontman Les Claypool discusses his unique approach to bass, creating iconic theme song for South Park and his prolific career collaborating with Stewart Copeland, Trey Anastasio, Tom Waits, Maynard James Keenan, Billy Strings and many more... Timecodes: 00:00 - Introduction 00:50 - Experience of Performing on Show 01:38 - School Years & Interaction with Kirk 02:36 - Beginning of Musical Career 03:33 - Music Community in High School 04:54 - Reasons for Choosing Bass Guitar 06:10 - Impact of Live Concerts 07:29 - Music Education in Modern World 07:45 - Beginning of Musical Career 08:40 - Influence of Grant Tokiwa 09:38 - Family Support & Other Professions 10:15 - Carpenter&Experience & Tommy Crank Band 11:11 - Concerts & Training 13:13 - First Recordings & Primate Band 14:24 - Todd Huth&Invitation 15:47 - Band Name Change 16:10 - Meeting with Former Actor 16:47 - Metallica Audition 17:44 - Preparation for Audition 18:37 - Audition & Disappointment 20:14 - Beginning of Primus Career 22:09 - Student Radio & Success 23:49 - Contract with Interscope 25:30 - Work with Producer 27:33 - Beginning of Work in Studio 28:33 - Working with Producers 29:25 - Features of Working with Labels 30:10 - Tours & Tours 33:03 - Changes in Recording Approach 34:02 - Evaluation of Album "Brown" 36:22 - Technical Aspects of Recording 37:27 - Attitude Towards Digital Technologies 37:55 - Digital Formats & Equipment 38:07 - Working with Ultrasound & Don Pearson 39:05...