This may be the most perfect song(s) ever recorded in Rock music. Its ridiculous how great and inspiring it is to listen to this. It instantly puts you in an upbeat mood.. goose bumps every time, play it loud is a must
Jim Masdea was the drummer on the original demo recordings but was replaced by Sib Hashian on the record except for the song Rock N Roll Band which featured Jim Masdea on the drumms.
2 guys in a basement in 1975 with a 12 track analog recorder no computer no auto tune no cut copy paste. WOW Tom Scholz Genius literally the Boston sound was built by him, oh he had an engineering degree from MIT and Brad Delp (RIP) on vocals legendary
@haroldjones8023 There are a couple facts that were left out of your narrative. First there are two drummers who play drums on this record. Second, all of Brads vocals were recorded by Boylan in LA not Toms studio. Three including the two drummers there are 5 people who play at least one track on this record. Four, the entire song Let Me Take You Home which was written by Brad was recorded by the band as pictured on back of the record by Boylan in LA.
My older brother had this album on vinyl. I have quite a few good memories of jamming this album in the late 70s! Brad Delp had such a great voice, and Tom Schultz had a wonderful guitar tone.
Great start on Boston. Greatest opening album in history and when you learn the details it’s more amazing. Enjoy the dive down that rabbit hole. 👍 Following. 👊
As a teen in the late 70s Boston and Steely Dan were the bands to test your stereo system They had a clean and tight sound Try Bad Sneakers by Steely Dan
When visiting my mother, I brought this up on youtube, and she loved it. 7 minutes, and it ends way too soon! If you thought Brad Delp's vocals were something else on this track, check out More Than a Feeling. Mind blowing!
Love your reaction, When (1976) I first heard this album, (and you MUST listen to the entire album), I knew it would be in the R&R HOF !! This album was entirely the idea and work of one man. Tom Scholz, and MIT grad in Electrical Engineering, who quit his job at Polaroid, (I think), built his own brand of guitar electronics ("Rockman"),and single-handed played all instruments and recorded this in his basement - not a studio. (his BASEMENT) He did get Brad Delp's help on the vocals (another genius idea) - but all the rest was Scholz. He didn't pull a band together until after the album came out and he realized he needed to start touring. He is a freaking genius !! His interview is on The Tube, right now. Keep up the good work.
@brucecronin6396 That is some urban legend for sure. Tom did not write all of the songs on this record. As documented in the liner notes of every copy of this record that has been sold Brad wrote Let Me Take You Home and co wrote Smokin. As documented in the liner notes of every copy of this record that has been sold, there are two drummers playing on this record. Counting the drummers, there are 5 musicians other than Tom who play at least one instrument track on this record Toms degrees from MIT are in mechanical engineering. All of Brads vocals were recorded by Boylan at big name LA studios. The band as pictured on the back of the record did in fact exist and record three songs for this record only one of which ended up on the record at The Record Plant LA The band as pictured on the back of the record existed and recorded songs before any tour was even planned.
@@brucecronin6396 Well given how badly Tom has obfuscated key details of the story of this record along with his penchant for selective fact reporting and all the hype that has grown around Tom and this record, there is so much fiction out there about this record. Let me give you an example of Toms selective fact reporting. When Tom submitted his drum tracks and acoustics instrument racks for this record, Boylan rejected them because they were too amateurish to use on the record. Boylan hired LA engineer Paul Grupp to got to Tons studio to tutor Tom. Everyone say what a brilliant audio engineer Tom is but he did in fact have help and tutoring/training. Another example albeit 30 years after the fact, Tom finally gave credit to Brad and to a lesser extent Jim Masdea for all of the arrangement work that they did on the songs on this record. Tom would have people believe that he and he alone came up with every aspect of the song writing process and material for these songs and that simply is not true. Brad's arrangement work took these songs to a higher level than what Tom would have without Brads help. However, no one knew about this due to Toms Titanic sized ego and narcissism until 30 years after the fact. If I were Brad I would not want to work with someone who repeatedly down played my work to refine these songs If you want to read about this, check out the liner notes of the 2006 Scholz (not Sony) remaster of the debut Boston record.
Besides being an amazing person (one of the most genuine, nicest people I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. I miss you, my friend), Brad had the unique knowledge of when to push, when to pull back, and when to hammer hard. Many who try to emulate him fail because they miss this critical part.
With the exception of the drums and main vocals, all the rest of the instruments were played AND recorded by Tom Scholz in his home built studio IN HIS BASEMENT! Some of the equipment he designed are still used to this day. Greatest selling debut album ever at it's release.
@carlswenson5538 This is not accurate and has some major urban legend. First off all vocals both lead and back up are Brad. Second, Fran is playing bass on Foreplay and Barry plays the vast majority of all electric guitar parts on Foreplay and Long Time. Including the two drummers there is a total of 5 musicians playing at least one instrument track on this record other than Tom. The Rockman really died out by 2000 and it is not commonly used in the studio. The Rockman was big in the 80's and 90's but not so much nowadays given devices like the Fractal AXE FX the Rockman is pretty outdated.
This album is a textbook on studio recording. Pink Floyd - Dark Side Of The Moon is another one. I learned so much about sound production from those two albums. And for the really spacy stuff...Jean Michel Jarre - Oxygene.
Boston is a great rock guitar affair and, unlike other bands, they don't even have a weaker song! And not a single tool disappears in the background, they all have a fixed place there!
Zero computers, sythesizers, auto-tune apps, sequencers or samples were used in the making of this recording. Just instruments, amps, mics, a console and analog tape. 😎
Tom is only listed as a co-producer on this record. You can not over look the contributions of producer John Boylan on this record. Tom, Barry, Brad and Jim Masdea knew each other for years and played gigs and demos together years before this record was released.
Lol your at least my age good sir :) You really never heard this? Ok I guess there's a lot of stuff that inspired you that I haven't heard :) Just really surprised that you've never come across this :) Anyway am very glad you liked it :) Peace and love from Canada eh :) sorry :)
I watched a documentary where two guys went into a studio and just talked some rap lyrics into a machine, then they punched a bunch of buttons on a machine it added music completely changed their voices and it was a hit🤔 this was done by one dude in his basement all real
In early 1976 when this album was produced, there were no such machines. This track was made by a technique called multi-track layering. Record one instrument's part. Review take to make sure it is perfect. Do over, if not. Repeat the process on another track for the next instrument, which must be perfectly synchronized to the first track, etc, etc, etc. When you have all the separate tracks recorded, mix them down on a console to the stereo master. Tom Schultz had a 12-track wide-tape high quality tape recorder for this process.
Great song, intelligent reaction, check. 👍 But everything else aside, that channel intro of yours is freagin EPIC. Best one i ever saw, by a long shot.
This may be the most perfect song(s) ever recorded in Rock music. Its ridiculous how great and inspiring it is to listen to this. It instantly puts you in an upbeat mood.. goose bumps every time, play it loud is a must
Perfect lead and backing vocals, all done by Brad Delp. Ain’t no auto tune here. Just insane talent
Musically it just doesn't get much better than this. And it was pretty much done by one guy in the studio. Amazing.
In his basement studio to be correct.
One guy, a drummer and a world class vocalist after the fact.
@@brewswillis9783 Drummer was added when some songs were re-recorded.
Jim Masdea was the drummer on the original demo recordings but was replaced by Sib Hashian on the record except for the song Rock N Roll Band which featured Jim Masdea on the drumms.
@@SterlingStudios I heard during their 3rd album they had a flood in the studio and had to start over the album! Lost the hard work!
2 guys in a basement in 1975 with a 12 track analog recorder no computer no auto tune no cut copy paste. WOW
Tom Scholz Genius literally the Boston sound was built by him, oh he had an engineering degree from MIT and Brad Delp (RIP) on vocals legendary
That is hard to believe , no matter how many times you try to realise it... damn
@haroldjones8023 There are a couple facts that were left out of your narrative. First there are two drummers who play drums on this record. Second, all of Brads vocals were recorded by Boylan in LA not Toms studio. Three including the two drummers there are 5 people who play at least one track on this record. Four, the entire song Let Me Take You Home which was written by Brad was recorded by the band as pictured on back of the record by Boylan in LA.
@@AngryPostmanStockholm That is because it is not true. There are 5 musicians other than Tom who play at least one instrument track on this record
One of the best albums ever
My older brother had this album on vinyl. I have quite a few good memories of jamming this album in the late 70s! Brad Delp had such a great voice, and Tom Schultz had a wonderful guitar tone.
Great start on Boston. Greatest opening album in history and when you learn the details it’s more amazing. Enjoy the dive down that rabbit hole. 👍
Following. 👊
8 Track collection in the parents 78 Monte Carlo was Boston, Heart and some other band. Boston is what got us kids quiet
As a teen in the late 70s Boston and Steely Dan were the bands to test your stereo system They had a clean and tight sound Try Bad Sneakers by Steely Dan
I LOVE your reaction. It's a real reaction. Unlike many other reactions, You actually listen to and appreciate what you're hearing. A true reaction.
When visiting my mother, I brought this up on youtube, and she loved it. 7 minutes, and it ends way too soon! If you thought Brad Delp's vocals were something else on this track, check out More Than a Feeling. Mind blowing!
I just came across your channel because of Boston, and you were great. Subbed.
Aye really appreciate your sub Don 💯 Thanks ✌🏾❤️
This is the shit, as they say. Great memories. Good job!
70’s music baby!!
Jump down the Boston rabbit hole... unreal, best album ever.
Great reaction video - thank you!
BOSTON isn't just music. It is EXPERIENCE! ❤
Man I love what you do!!! Thanks for sharing. It’s my Friday and you just made it better
Hammond B3 organ...such a sweet sound.
This whole album is amazing
Love your reaction, When (1976) I first heard this album, (and you MUST listen to the entire album), I knew it would be in the R&R HOF !! This album was entirely the idea and work of one man. Tom Scholz, and MIT grad in Electrical Engineering, who quit his job at Polaroid, (I think), built his own brand of guitar electronics ("Rockman"),and single-handed played all instruments and recorded this in his basement - not a studio. (his BASEMENT)
He did get Brad Delp's help on the vocals (another genius idea) - but all the rest was Scholz. He didn't pull a band together until after the album came out and he realized he needed to start touring. He is a freaking genius !! His interview is on The Tube, right now. Keep up the good work.
@brucecronin6396 That is some urban legend for sure. Tom did not write all of the songs on this record. As documented in the liner notes of every copy of this record that has been sold Brad wrote Let Me Take You Home and co wrote Smokin. As documented in the liner notes of every copy of this record that has been sold, there are two drummers playing on this record. Counting the drummers, there are 5 musicians other than Tom who play at least one instrument track on this record
Toms degrees from MIT are in mechanical engineering. All of Brads vocals were recorded by Boylan at big name LA studios. The band as pictured on the back of the record did in fact exist and record three songs for this record only one of which ended up on the record at The Record Plant LA The band as pictured on the back of the record existed and recorded songs before any tour was even planned.
@@neechee5150 It sound like you know more about this then me. Thanks for your "Input". I stand corrected. I appreciate it too.
@@brucecronin6396 Well given how badly Tom has obfuscated key details of the story of this record along with his penchant for selective fact reporting and all the hype that has grown around Tom and this record, there is so much fiction out there about this record.
Let me give you an example of Toms selective fact reporting. When Tom submitted his drum tracks and acoustics instrument racks for this record, Boylan rejected them because they were too amateurish to use on the record. Boylan hired LA engineer Paul Grupp to got to Tons studio to tutor Tom. Everyone say what a brilliant audio engineer Tom is but he did in fact have help and tutoring/training.
Another example albeit 30 years after the fact, Tom finally gave credit to Brad and to a lesser extent Jim Masdea for all of the arrangement work that they did on the songs on this record. Tom would have people believe that he and he alone came up with every aspect of the song writing process and material for these songs and that simply is not true. Brad's arrangement work took these songs to a higher level than what Tom would have without Brads help. However, no one knew about this due to Toms Titanic sized ego and narcissism until 30 years after the fact. If I were Brad I would not want to work with someone who repeatedly down played my work to refine these songs If you want to read about this, check out the liner notes of the 2006 Scholz (not Sony) remaster of the debut Boston record.
A perfect album in rock!
Besides being an amazing person (one of the most genuine, nicest people I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. I miss you, my friend), Brad had the unique knowledge of when to push, when to pull back, and when to hammer hard. Many who try to emulate him fail because they miss this critical part.
IT'S THE MUSIC RECORDING NETWORK!!!🔥🔥🔥
With the exception of the drums and main vocals, all the rest of the instruments were played AND recorded by Tom Scholz in his home built studio IN HIS BASEMENT! Some of the equipment he designed are still used to this day. Greatest selling debut album ever at it's release.
@carlswenson5538 This is not accurate and has some major urban legend. First off all vocals both lead and back up are Brad. Second, Fran is playing bass on Foreplay and Barry plays the vast majority of all electric guitar parts on Foreplay and Long Time. Including the two drummers there is a total of 5 musicians playing at least one instrument track on this record other than Tom.
The Rockman really died out by 2000 and it is not commonly used in the studio. The Rockman was big in the 80's and 90's but not so much nowadays given devices like the Fractal AXE FX the Rockman is pretty outdated.
Hello sir. YT suggested you, so here I am. I like your style, loved your intro!! Thank you for your time and sharing it with us. Subbed.
Take note Mr. Audio producer, this is how you get fire albums. You break the mold and run with it.
A lot of the funky sounds you hear were created on equipment stoltz INVENTED!
love this stuff!very cool thanks mike cross
Summer of ‘76 headphones on 🎧
Please check out Boston, Hitch a Ride off same LP. Just Killing it !
This album is a textbook on studio recording.
Pink Floyd - Dark Side Of The Moon is another one.
I learned so much about sound production from those two albums.
And for the really spacy stuff...Jean Michel Jarre - Oxygene.
GOTTA HEAR "SMOKIN"
When an MIT grad makes an album in his basement
Boston is a great rock guitar affair and, unlike other bands, they don't even have a weaker song! And not a single tool disappears in the background, they all have a fixed place there!
Check out the songs “More than a feeling” or “Smokin” by Boston!
This debut is utter fire. Love it. Can I please ask you to check out
Kings X - Plieades
Jellyfish - joining a fan club
You will not regret it 😉❤️🎶
Not bad for one guy in his basement
Cool!!!
Zero computers, sythesizers, auto-tune apps, sequencers or samples were used in the making of this recording. Just instruments, amps, mics, a console and analog tape. 😎
Unless I've been lied to Tom Shultze produced this album by himself and after success had a hard time finding musicians so it could be played live
Tom is only listed as a co-producer on this record. You can not over look the contributions of producer John Boylan on this record. Tom, Barry, Brad and Jim Masdea knew each other for years and played gigs and demos together years before this record was released.
Lol your at least my age good sir :) You really never heard this? Ok I guess there's a lot of stuff that inspired you that I haven't heard :) Just really surprised that you've never come across this :) Anyway am very glad you liked it :) Peace and love from Canada eh :) sorry :)
I will glad to see your reaction to IPM LeeGatto, because you are great producer👌😌 (LeeGatto - Invasion (On SoundCloud))
Try to find the guitars on the albums cover art.
I never got how people thought the guitars were “hidden”. They’re very obvious IMO.
How can you watch these reviews and not dig everything about them!
React to INSECTA INCENDIUM
The good old days of inventive and sophisticated music. These days we have boring, monotonous, repetitive and infantile dreck.
I watched a documentary where two guys went into a studio and just talked some rap lyrics into a machine, then they punched a bunch of buttons on a machine it added music completely changed their voices and it was a hit🤔 this was done by one dude in his basement all real
In early 1976 when this album was produced, there were no such machines. This track was made by a technique called multi-track layering. Record one instrument's part. Review take to make sure it is perfect. Do over, if not. Repeat the process on another track for the next instrument, which must be perfectly synchronized to the first track, etc, etc, etc.
When you have all the separate tracks recorded, mix them down on a console to the stereo master. Tom Schultz had a 12-track wide-tape high quality tape recorder for this process.
Sir. You don’t even know how to move your body to this. Don’t try so hard. The music will show you the way once you’ve heard it more than once.
Great song, intelligent reaction, check. 👍
But everything else aside, that channel intro of yours is freagin EPIC. Best one i ever saw, by a long shot.