The White Stripes: The Making of De Stijl

🎵The White Stripes recorded their second album, De Stijl, in their living room for just $500.

🎸Jack White used a reso glass guitar and a combination of guitar pedals to achieve the album's unique sound.

🥁Meg White played a simple three-piece Ludwig drum kit, creating a back-to-basics foundation for the album's songs.

🎨The band drew inspiration from the De Stijl art movement, reflected in the album's minimalist production and red, white, and black color scheme.

🎶De Stijl is influenced by early blues and garage rock, with a focus on simplicity and raw energy.

Where was De Stijl recorded?

—De Stijl was recorded in The White Stripes' living room for just $500.

What inspired The White Stripes' color scheme?

—The band drew inspiration from the De Stijl art movement, which focused on primary colors and simple forms.

What instruments did The White Stripes use on De Stijl?

—Jack White played a reso glass guitar and Meg White played a three-piece Ludwig drum kit.

What genre is De Stijl?

—De Stijl is influenced by blues and garage rock, with a raw and energetic sound.

How much did it cost to record De Stijl?

—The album was recorded in The White Stripes' living room for just $500.

00:00In 1997, The White Stripes made their debut at the Gold Dollar music venue in Detroit.

00:32Their second album, De Stijl, was recorded in their living room for $500.

02:45Jack White played a reso glass guitar and used various guitar pedals to achieve the album's unique sound.

04:57Meg White played a simple three-piece Ludwig drum kit, creating a back-to-basics foundation for the album's songs.

06:01The band drew inspiration from the De Stijl art movement, reflected in the album's minimalist production and red, white, and black color scheme.

09:01De Stijl is influenced by early blues and garage rock, with a focus on simplicity and raw energy.

11:08The White Stripes' approach to recording in their living room allowed them to work at their own pace and create a unique sound.

11:59Today, musicians can emulate The White Stripes' minimalist production process using modern recording equipment.