Man Rueben is just so so special. Truly pulling inspo from what he loves and making music for himself. Not to mention, it’s hard to argue that he has, easily, one of the best live guitar tones I’ve ever heard consistently (if you’ve seen them live you know); seen him 3-4 times over the years and his tone is just SO chaotic yet dialed - hard to do, very Zappa influenced. To think he started playing at 19 is insane. He deserves every ounce of credit and hype but I still think he is overlooked as a guitarist and maybe even still as a songwriter - he gets his writing cred forsure but man some of the early stuff is just bizarre and odd while also throwing in a couple tasteful and easily digestible pop tunes. Just a true master of songwriting through and though without giving a shit if anyone likes it.
Wish I could meet you guys. UMO is my favorite band ever but i can't ever talk about it with people. All my music friends can't get with it. They are too busy listen to fucking Deftones
*I saw UMO play in Dallas around a decade ago, when their first album released, and the most memorable part was their sick ass drummer. Some Bonham dude with a headband just ripping the shit out of a drum set. It’s great to see how, much like Tame Impala from back in the day, these artists who were fairly obscure a decade ago are now crushing it globally. Well deserved!*
They were so good in 2019. I saw them last week. They were even more amazing then. They were so good live. I wish I could have gone to more shows this tour.
Saw them for the first time ever this year and it was one of the best sounding shows I've ever been to. Their sounds was clear and full even at the volume they were playing at. Achieving that sounds must've been a herculean task and some.
This channel is very interesting. All the uploaded videos explore art in vert interesting and different ways, I'm always telling myself I gotta make time to watch some of these more often.
It is a cliche to say an artist is underrated but in Ruban’s case….underrated x 10! Also, ‘depression funk’ is brilliant, but honestly it is Art Pop (however much Ruban might not like the genre title) because it’s pop music that is evidently deeply thought about and crafted but not polished like most pop music. The artistic sensibility is there in the playing, writing and the music production. Ruban = top of the art poppers.
Nah, he's probably just hear the 1969-1972 stuff where it went shiny and pop, and not thinking the 1964-1967 stuff that was exactly muddy and dark. Traffic, Moody Blues, Vanilla Fudge. Metal came out of that Psych, and that Psych came straight out of white artists listening to Motown/Stax ie. Northern Soul. Shit's dark, moody, and felt.
@@quasimoto5656 “Today, the Eye of Providence is often associated with Freemasonry, first appearing as part of the standard Freemason iconography in 1797 with the publication of Thomas Smith Webb's The Freemason's Monitor. In this use, the Eye, representing the all-seeing eye of God, serves as a reminder that humanity's thoughts and deeds are always observed by God-who is referred to in Masonry as the Great Architect of the Universe. Typically, the Masonic Eye of Providence has a semicircular glory below it, and is sometimes enclosed by a triangle.”
Man Rueben is just so so special. Truly pulling inspo from what he loves and making music for himself. Not to mention, it’s hard to argue that he has, easily, one of the best live guitar tones I’ve ever heard consistently (if you’ve seen them live you know); seen him 3-4 times over the years and his tone is just SO chaotic yet dialed - hard to do, very Zappa influenced. To think he started playing at 19 is insane. He deserves every ounce of credit and hype but I still think he is overlooked as a guitarist and maybe even still as a songwriter - he gets his writing cred forsure but man some of the early stuff is just bizarre and odd while also throwing in a couple tasteful and easily digestible pop tunes. Just a true master of songwriting through and though without giving a shit if anyone likes it.
Ahhh, man. I love his old weird stuff. Boy witch especially.
'Swim and Sleep Like A Shark' was a GIGANTIC influence on how I now record my guitar sound.
One of my favorite songs by them 🦈✨
Wish I could meet you guys. UMO is my favorite band ever but i can't ever talk about it with people. All my music friends can't get with it. They are too busy listen to fucking Deftones
@@shanchi1869Same. My friends are supportive but noones really involved. They like hearing my umo covers/remixes tho so i can't complain
The diversity of artists covered on here is wonderful. Thanks for interviewing with UMO!
such a great recollection from someone who allows life to guide him, while not forcing his ego on the world. CLASSIC MUSIC
Ruban is my idol and UMO is the best band of the planet, thank you for the interview ❤
*I saw UMO play in Dallas around a decade ago, when their first album released, and the most memorable part was their sick ass drummer. Some Bonham dude with a headband just ripping the shit out of a drum set. It’s great to see how, much like Tame Impala from back in the day, these artists who were fairly obscure a decade ago are now crushing it globally. Well deserved!*
One of the best musician and songwriter out on the scene.
They were so good in 2019. I saw them last week. They were even more amazing then. They were so good live. I wish I could have gone to more shows this tour.
Saw them for the first time ever this year and it was one of the best sounding shows I've ever been to. Their sounds was clear and full even at the volume they were playing at. Achieving that sounds must've been a herculean task and some.
Ruban seems like a really chill and good natured guy, and with an inspiring story. Great musician too of course. Thanks for sharing
Was just reading an interview with him about guitar pedals! Really cool dude.
Do you have a link to the interview?
Check out “rig rundown” by premier guitar with Ruben on UA-cam
so good at being in trouble is honestly one of my favorite songs ever - this is great!
agreed 100%: The Art World is for the few who control it.
i love this channel. thank you for all that you do.
This channel is very interesting. All the uploaded videos explore art in vert interesting and different ways, I'm always telling myself I gotta make time to watch some of these more often.
Really cool to see UMO on here, big fan of his music
V was cohesive as **** top 5 artists
big umo fan here, i like describing the sb series at least as dystopian chill wave 🎉😅
"I've just crash landed.. Some dude just gave me a pair of headphones and sent me in a direction." That's how I hear the Sketch Books. :)
very enjoyable!
ka rawe tō mahi! Such a talented, humble musician!
It is a cliche to say an artist is underrated but in Ruban’s case….underrated x 10!
Also, ‘depression funk’ is brilliant, but honestly it is Art Pop (however much Ruban might not like the genre title) because it’s pop music that is evidently deeply thought about and crafted but not polished like most pop music. The artistic sensibility is there in the playing, writing and the music production.
Ruban = top of the art poppers.
Not in Love ... Just High !
totally agree with the album thing he talks of, hate singles
so sad that bandcamp is on its way out considering how it facilitated the blowing up of great artists like UMO
A cohesive Album? I can’t even make a coherent song! I am a fan of UMO but you wouldn’t know they were an inspiration by the weird music I put out
Strange Police You don't have to put on the red light. Calling it another iconic name Layla ... nice though Good vibes
Jony Ive changed, dude
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Ruban’s in denial saying it’s not psych rock 😂
He just explained why its not! Their early stuff grew out of that but Id say its leaps away currently
Nah, he's probably just hear the 1969-1972 stuff where it went shiny and pop, and not thinking the 1964-1967 stuff that was exactly muddy and dark. Traffic, Moody Blues, Vanilla Fudge. Metal came out of that Psych, and that Psych came straight out of white artists listening to Motown/Stax ie. Northern Soul. Shit's dark, moody, and felt.
Remove that one eye tattoo, it’s disturbing
Bothers me too. Like, what's it for?
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Freemason
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@@quasimoto5656 “Today, the Eye of Providence is often associated with Freemasonry, first appearing as part of the standard Freemason iconography in 1797 with the publication of Thomas Smith Webb's The Freemason's Monitor.
In this use, the Eye, representing the all-seeing eye of God, serves as a reminder that humanity's thoughts and deeds are always observed by God-who is referred to in Masonry as the Great Architect of the Universe. Typically, the Masonic Eye of Providence has a semicircular glory below it, and is sometimes enclosed by a triangle.”
Before I watch this video, I have to say. I found them in 2017 and fell in love with their sound. Cant wait to watch
UMO!!! Best band ever!!!
“Depression funk” is so accurate for me tho 😂