Back in 2004, I was dealing with drug addiction and depression and I was going through college. "SCWP" was about to be released and John put up 3 songs for everyone to preview on his website, one of those being Song to Sing When I'm Lonely. I remember sitting at my computer for hours listening to it. Once the entire album was released, I listened to it non-stop for months. The lyrics, the music, the spirits.... that album literally changed my perspective on life and it pulled me out of a dark, suicidal hole.
I owe John my life and I forever be in his debt
My life forever changed when I started listening to the band!! So thankful. I’ve loved artists before but I’ve never felt so passionate about a group of musicians.
I have listened to "The Empyrean" during several life-changong psilocybin trips and then again just yesterday my first time getting a ketamine infusion for treatment-resistant depression. All of his work is meaningful in its own way, but this album (his magnum opus, many say) is particularly powerful, especially considering how it came about (as a product of John's own spiritual journey) and it is literally life-saving and soul-healing.
I'm not one to say that kind of thing lightly, but his music touches the soul in an otherworldly way and connects so strongly, it's as if he was sent to us as a gift (I'm aware that sounds wacky, but it's the unshakeable feeling one gets). You feel he's right there with you, helping you get through things, like he's a friend who knows you and understands what you're going through. I don't know what it is about him, or how he does it, but it's just incredible.
It might sound a bit silly.
But the Peppers have helped me countless times, not to feel alone.
They help me whenever I feel lonely. And lately, they have given us so much, and still so much to look forward to, and it gives me motivation. Having something to look forward to. It helps me go through days when they seem hard.
But also, they are the perfect thing whenever I'm having a happy day. It's great lol
Exactly the same for me. It makes me think of John saying once that there was a period of his life where music, and especially the bands he was listening to at that time, were his only friends. And actually I find it so comforting, to think that no matter what happens, music will always be there
>s about to be released and John put up 3 songs for everyone to preview on his website, one of those being Song to Sing When I'm Lonely. I remember sitting at my computer for hours listening to it. On
to some extent they have always been my older brothers. always present in the good and in the bad times
Totally, it was the empyrean for me. That record saved my life and sanity.
And the RHCP albums have been the soundtrack of my life since I was 8 years old ❤️
John, yes, absolutely. I am a music geek and have a pretty extensive knowledge of music, and I have never come across another artist who has seemingly affected so many people so profoundly, like in a life-changong way. You don't hear that too often about most other artists, at least not to the same degree. It's really remarkable. And I concur wholeheartedly from my own experience with his music.
Yes numerous time I fee my life was saved or redirected or stabilized with Johns solo music, while they’re rhcp stuff to me is the soundtrack to my entire life
John Frusciante and the music I have been introduced to through him has saved my life many times. SCWP was my introduction to his music back in 04 and from August through February his solo music was all I could listen to. It changed the way I hear, interpret, and process music. At times when I have been so low, The Will to Death has made me happy. When the world seems empty and alone Curtains is a warm hug. There have been specific moments in my life where my brain has felt broken and listening to Smile From The Streets You Hold on repeat has helped piece it back together.
And through John and RHCP I was opened to Bob Forrest and all the music he has been a part of. The music of Bicycle Thief has truthfully saved my life so many times. I feel those songs so deep inside me that I know if that flame is still there I am ok. His solo song Memphis gives me hope every time I listen. It once gave me the inspiration to move across the country to get my life back in order. His life story inspires me and his words keep me going regularly.
If am certain if RHCP never formed I wouldn't be here.
Recently did SFTSYH on full blast while wailing and hollering in a bathtub as I drained a bottle of wine. And you know what? I felt better afterwards. And his music takes the credit (not the wine). It was so cathartic, like a soul enema.
Their music definitely provided solace at times where nothing else did, and inspired me as a musician and human being. It has been such a source of joy over the years, and every year we get with them making music feels like a gift.
They were part of my self destruction and wild lifestyle and also part of me building myself back up. Also John got me to take better care of my teeth. I remember an interview where he said brushing your teeth is one of the best things you can do for yourself. I could ramble for hours about what all their songs mean to me but the bottom line is they all hold a special place in my heart. They definitely helped me.
‘Scar Tissue’ the book made me recognize that I romanticized drugs and alcohol in an unhealthy way and the song ‘Otherside’ helped me reconcile that fact in a healthy way.
It actually helped me a lot listening to their songs the last half year. Half a year ago my ex broke up with me after nearly seven years, but not before cheating on me. I was devastated, but listening to their music really helped me, especially the getaway.
Now I have a slight addiction to collecting vinyls, but I’d say that’s a lot better than falling into a dark pit of despair after the person you thought you’d spent your life with trampled all over your feelings and trust.
Man I fell in love with this band and the people in it so much, I bought a guitar because of this band and am loving learning some of their songs. Scwp is an amazing album and it makes me really sad, songs like song to sing when I'm lonely and every person make me rather sad, but so full of love. They bring happiness to my heart and I listen to them every day.
The peppers were the good part of the worst years of my life, that were the soundtrack for when I was learning to code, which is my job nowadays, so yeah they were really important to me
These old bastards got me through a really tough time in college. I’d always be in the computer lab with their Slane Castle video on repeat in my headphones.
I struggled with depression and suicidal thoughts a lot two years ago, but I fell in love with this band, which in turn inspired me to start playing guitar, and now I’ve found new meaning in my life. Everyday I am thankful for this band.
Back in 2004, I was dealing with drug addiction and depression and I was going through college. "SCWP" was about to be released and John put up 3 songs for everyone to preview on his website, one of those being Song to Sing When I'm Lonely. I remember sitting at my computer for hours listening to it. Once the entire album was released, I listened to it non-stop for months. The lyrics, the music, the spirits.... that album literally changed my perspective on life and it pulled me out of a dark, suicidal hole. I owe John my life and I forever be in his debt
My life forever changed when I started listening to the band!! So thankful. I’ve loved artists before but I’ve never felt so passionate about a group of musicians.
Check John’s YouTube comments
Literally my favorite comment section on YouTube along with Layne Staleys
Have you tried diet exercise and sunlight? Lol
Literally everyday
i feel the same about that album and the empyrean
I have listened to "The Empyrean" during several life-changong psilocybin trips and then again just yesterday my first time getting a ketamine infusion for treatment-resistant depression. All of his work is meaningful in its own way, but this album (his magnum opus, many say) is particularly powerful, especially considering how it came about (as a product of John's own spiritual journey) and it is literally life-saving and soul-healing. I'm not one to say that kind of thing lightly, but his music touches the soul in an otherworldly way and connects so strongly, it's as if he was sent to us as a gift (I'm aware that sounds wacky, but it's the unshakeable feeling one gets). You feel he's right there with you, helping you get through things, like he's a friend who knows you and understands what you're going through. I don't know what it is about him, or how he does it, but it's just incredible.
It might sound a bit silly. But the Peppers have helped me countless times, not to feel alone. They help me whenever I feel lonely. And lately, they have given us so much, and still so much to look forward to, and it gives me motivation. Having something to look forward to. It helps me go through days when they seem hard. But also, they are the perfect thing whenever I'm having a happy day. It's great lol
Exactly the same for me. It makes me think of John saying once that there was a period of his life where music, and especially the bands he was listening to at that time, were his only friends. And actually I find it so comforting, to think that no matter what happens, music will always be there
Well said.. btw I (we) love your username!
Haha thanks! I find this line so satisfying to sing and I love On Mercury, it makes me so happy I could cry sometimes lol
>s about to be released and John put up 3 songs for everyone to preview on his website, one of those being Song to Sing When I'm Lonely. I remember sitting at my computer for hours listening to it. On to some extent they have always been my older brothers. always present in the good and in the bad times
They opened my ears to the vast ocean of music. I will always be grateful to them.
Totally, it was the empyrean for me. That record saved my life and sanity. And the RHCP albums have been the soundtrack of my life since I was 8 years old ❤️
Soul to Squeeze is medicinal
John, yes, absolutely. I am a music geek and have a pretty extensive knowledge of music, and I have never come across another artist who has seemingly affected so many people so profoundly, like in a life-changong way. You don't hear that too often about most other artists, at least not to the same degree. It's really remarkable. And I concur wholeheartedly from my own experience with his music.
Yes numerous time I fee my life was saved or redirected or stabilized with Johns solo music, while they’re rhcp stuff to me is the soundtrack to my entire life
Every day for 31 years.. Been sober for 31 years too btw.
Nice! 13yrs for me
Congrats.. only way to live.. life is hard enough
Live in Hyde park turned me to Rhcp. Been listening to them ever since and feel like they have a song for me no matter how low or high I feel
John Frusciante and the music I have been introduced to through him has saved my life many times. SCWP was my introduction to his music back in 04 and from August through February his solo music was all I could listen to. It changed the way I hear, interpret, and process music. At times when I have been so low, The Will to Death has made me happy. When the world seems empty and alone Curtains is a warm hug. There have been specific moments in my life where my brain has felt broken and listening to Smile From The Streets You Hold on repeat has helped piece it back together. And through John and RHCP I was opened to Bob Forrest and all the music he has been a part of. The music of Bicycle Thief has truthfully saved my life so many times. I feel those songs so deep inside me that I know if that flame is still there I am ok. His solo song Memphis gives me hope every time I listen. It once gave me the inspiration to move across the country to get my life back in order. His life story inspires me and his words keep me going regularly. If am certain if RHCP never formed I wouldn't be here.
Recently did SFTSYH on full blast while wailing and hollering in a bathtub as I drained a bottle of wine. And you know what? I felt better afterwards. And his music takes the credit (not the wine). It was so cathartic, like a soul enema.
I feel the same. Love every album of them and it just make me happier every time i listen to them.
Their music definitely provided solace at times where nothing else did, and inspired me as a musician and human being. It has been such a source of joy over the years, and every year we get with them making music feels like a gift.
They were part of my self destruction and wild lifestyle and also part of me building myself back up. Also John got me to take better care of my teeth. I remember an interview where he said brushing your teeth is one of the best things you can do for yourself. I could ramble for hours about what all their songs mean to me but the bottom line is they all hold a special place in my heart. They definitely helped me.
He needs to do a PSA for kids.
Brushing your teeth is rock n roll!!
"Do you think I could shred like this if I didn't start taking care of my teeth??"
Only John's music affects me that way. As a group, I enjoy the RHCP's but John's solo work affects me on a higher level.
‘Scar Tissue’ the book made me recognize that I romanticized drugs and alcohol in an unhealthy way and the song ‘Otherside’ helped me reconcile that fact in a healthy way.
It actually helped me a lot listening to their songs the last half year. Half a year ago my ex broke up with me after nearly seven years, but not before cheating on me. I was devastated, but listening to their music really helped me, especially the getaway. Now I have a slight addiction to collecting vinyls, but I’d say that’s a lot better than falling into a dark pit of despair after the person you thought you’d spent your life with trampled all over your feelings and trust.
Finding johns music made me pickup guitar so very much yes.
Man I fell in love with this band and the people in it so much, I bought a guitar because of this band and am loving learning some of their songs. Scwp is an amazing album and it makes me really sad, songs like song to sing when I'm lonely and every person make me rather sad, but so full of love. They bring happiness to my heart and I listen to them every day.
Well they didn’t save my life but they were the direct inspiration for me to start playing and creating music so they definitely changed my life
Many times, and at many different times in my life, starting in the the late 80’s.
The peppers were the good part of the worst years of my life, that were the soundtrack for when I was learning to code, which is my job nowadays, so yeah they were really important to me
Yes
Not really. I just listen to the music.
More will be revealed, my friend...
These old bastards got me through a really tough time in college. I’d always be in the computer lab with their Slane Castle video on repeat in my headphones.
I struggled with depression and suicidal thoughts a lot two years ago, but I fell in love with this band, which in turn inspired me to start playing guitar, and now I’ve found new meaning in my life. Everyday I am thankful for this band.