"More Than a Feeling" by Boston - Analysis of Brad Delp's PHENOMENAL Vocals
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- Опубликовано: 18 апр 2024
- To say I'm a fan of this song is an understatement. So many elements make this song great, and for me, Brad Delp's vocals are at the top of the list. Today we're breaking down Boston's classic, "More Than a Feeling."
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Don't forget, Brad Delp is doing all the background harmonies. No auto tune, 100% talent.
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Which makes it really hard for Boston in concert, since the rest of the guys are not Brad Delp.
I don't believe there was any pitch correction software back then either. I was around, it was the year I graduated high school. You just had to have gobs of talent to sing like this, and while few could even get on the same page as Brad Delp, the talent was IMHO superior in the 1960s through to the 1980s to what is generally offered today.
@@ToddSauve Yea...and it's not even close. Even the hair bands had good singers. I mean..Sebastian Bach, the White snake guy...ect. Oh...Tom Keifer..
You can bet they laid a lot of tracks and retracks.
Those magic soaring notes where you don't know where Brad's Voice stops and Tom's Guitar begins...that is the magic being made here.
Yes. Magical skill. I have spent years pondering that high soaring vocal. Where does it end. How high can he go.
@@reasonitout9087 there is an isolated vocal version of
Being a 70s child I can tell you we were blown away as kids. The greatest era of music talent. Amazing musicians!
I am 57, heard this one a million times... and it gets better everytime. Perfection in arrangement, melodies, playing. And then. The vocals. Pure beauty.
Agreed and I'm only 56.
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Tom is a perfectionist leads to that kind of magic
This whole album is magic...
Weird thing for me is that “experts” explain everything he does when the reality is he doesn’t even need to think about it, he’s just singing effortlessly, naturally. You can’t teach that
I really like the idea of listening to the whole song once through and then going back to analyze !
EXACTLY! I agree…
Yes! There is so much to be said about continuity and context. Hearing the song in its entirety allows for a better analysis, IMHO. Also, the lyrics play such an important role in the texture of the music and vocals.
To that point, you commented on the simplicity of the intro. The fading in of the acoustic guitar. But listen to the opening verse, “I woke up this morning …” See. It marries perfectly to that delicate intro.
I love your analysis and expertise. Please consider a full play of the song before diving in.
Agreed.
For copyright reasons they're often not allowed to do this
@@chriscraig6410 She just did.
Brad Delp has one of the greatest voices in rock history.. Great Band.. RIP Brad..
I think it’s sweet that you apologize for stopping, but remember…you stopping is WHY we are. We’ve all heard these songs before but seeing you light up with enthusiasm while sharing your unique brand of reaction, reverence, and insight is the REAL reason we’re here. Thank you for what you do.
that was so eloquently said, I couldn't agree with you more. huge respect to you Sir.
You are so right, Ms Vocalyst! Boston's sound was so strongly driven by electric guitar. However they were exceptional in how how they included acoustic guitar. The guitarists out here appreciate both the electric and acoustic elements of this song. What a great piece!
The isolated-vocal track will change your life. RIP Mr. Delp. .
I have heard it before, and you speak the truth! He was a vocal master of exceptional skill.
He hits notes that dogs cant even hear!
My first concert!
So true, his voice is absolutely phenomenal. Brad was in a league of his own. Such pure tone, effortless control and powerful delivery. One cannot here his voice without getting chills. It's so heartbreaking that we lost such a brilliant artist.
This is one of the few times that I had "the scoop." My cousin who had been in the navy was living in Hawaii and working as a DJ. He came home for a visit and brought a copy of the first Boston album, knew I was a budding guitarist, and "you gotta hear this" and I did and wow, actually blown away. Steven let me keep the album - and I still have it - and the jacket is even printed promotional, not for sale. I had the album for at least a couple of weeks before I ever heard Boston on the radio. I don't think I had quite turned 15 yet.
I was 10 years old when this came out. My older brother bought the album. Absolutely loved this song and still do to this day. It brings me joy to see someone from the younger generation appreciating it as well.
The perfect voice, the perfect rock song, and the perfect analysis. I keep watching this over and over.
When you asked me........what was it like when I was in the car and heard the song for the first time.......brought tears to my eyes. I was 16 and I only wished I knew then how much this song, album and band would be so influential in my life.......as far as music is concerned. I would have consumed it much more carefully. I would have savored those moments so much more. Brad Delp was the epitome of rock and roll of that era. That high range and delivery we see so much during the time. Just an amazing talent, the duo of Delp and Shultz can not be overstated. Ground breaking, inventive and just flat out incredible. The biggest crime in American rock and roll is that this band is NOT in the Rock And Roll Hall of fame.........just shameful.
Still brings tears to me, I'm almost 60
I’m almost 66 and this song means even more to me now than it did when it was released. I lost my wife nearly three years ago and these lyrics completely describe my life now. Certain songs bring me easily to tears now as they make me think of her. It is absolutely more than a feeling when I hear those they used to play.
You have to be kidding! I did not know that‼‼‼‼‼
I remember literally getting goosebumps the first time I heard this song when I was 16 I don’t think that’s ever happened to me any other time I’ve ever listened to any song
This was the favorite song of my wife and I since we heard it in our early twenties. We were together thirty years before she passed away. This song has so much of a different meaning for me now because of the lyric " When I'm tired and thinking cold, I hide in my music, forget the day, and dream of a girl I used to know, I closed my eyes and she slipped away." The kids and I miss you Krissy.❣️
RIP Brad Delp, one of the greatest rock vocalists ever. Incidentally this song has won numerous polls for best rock song of all time and the story of how Tom Scholz basically created the entire album by himself (except for the vocals) in his basement is legendary.
Also, this is '70s rock at its finest. This album was released in 1976 and yes, they were from Boston.
Brad Delp took his life at 53 years 🎤 😔
@@kevinmuzerMetalMind64 he was 55….just awful
@@Rain27215 your right got him confused with Kevin Dubrow from Quiet Riot 53
@@kevinmuzerMetalMind64Dubrow is the older brother of Dr. Dubrow of Botched & Housewves. Not important, just saying. Never saw Boston unfortunately, however saw Quiet Riot during the Summer Jam 80 @ The Seattle Center Coliseum. Along with Blue Oyster, Black Sabbath & Molly Hatchet ! I was 13 ! Crazy kids ! 😂
It’s one of those songs that you instantly make it your own. It’s not unlike finding a buried gem that you tightly clutch onto in fear of losing it.
It’s a forever one of a kind gem.
One of the things about this song that blow my mind is the fact that it was *not* a No.1 Hit! 🤯
There was alot of very hot competition on the charts back then like the Bee Gees, Chicago, Steve Miller, Gordon Lightfoot, Peter Frampton, Commodores, Kiss, etc, that kept Boston from the no.1 spot.
Worse than than was that the horrible Starland Vocal Band won the best new artist Grammy over these guys.
@mightyV444
Are you serious.! How is that even possible.? Never a No.1.
Mind blown...
so many songs from my childhood and teenage years ended up being that way, every week literally something new was released that was great and only one song got the chance to be the hit of the week at one time.
@@yonatan62 YOU SAID IT! 😆
I just seriously appreciate the fact that you don’t talk over the music. Thank you!
I know what you mean, how could anyone including a vocal coach talk through their "supposed" first listen of a song all while commenting on what techniques are being used, etc?
- They're full of bs & do it for views like The Charismatic Voice for example.
@@andybricks576 yes and there are far too many of them in my opinion. And often they’re just talking sh*t over the music instead of about technique etc. Seriously annoying in either case.
Rick Beato dissects the entire song, and it's stunning in its almost mathematical complexity, and he includes of course these amazing vocals.
Yeah, it was great watching how blown away by Brad's voice Rick was. No autotune there, just phenomenal talent.
Mathematical? What a surprise. Tom Schulz the engineer wrote it.
I watched Rick's breakdown , and I feel like he wanted to spend a lot more time with it , but didn't have the luxury due to the platform restrictions .
I love how you Folk's realise just how good Brad was!! He did have an amazing group of musicians behind him, but that voice is sooooo good!!!
I wish most people didn't pick the shortened version of such an awesome song.
Best part imo..at 2:30 when whe is lowering his voice, and also the guitar/bass guitar confirming it right after. Some of the best seconds in rock history.
So much to this band. Who else can say “I don’t need a product endorsement, I’ll just build all my own stuff.”
And my own studio !!
And I'll also be one of the best organ players EVER!
Brian May.
@@ejd53 Built his own guitar, sure. Not amps, pedals, or a whole company's worth of recording gear.
@@RobertWrightOneManCovers True.
This was my band and I saw them live in Frankfurt Germany on October 1st 1979. I feel sorry for anyone who didn't experience this great era.
Had the absolute pleasure of seeing Boston live in 1995. Brad Delp's voice was as perfect then as it was when this came out. I've heard this song thousands of times and it just never gets old. They don't make music like this anymore.
Will always remember being a teenager in the 70s and hearing this song and album for the first time. It truly is amazing.
On an AM radio in a 69 Plymouth. That was my time with this one and a bunch more
@@ST-xx9rt I had a 1980 Plymouth Fire Arrow when I was in my 20's. I miss that car.
This album lived on everyone’s turntables none stop to the point of wearing out.
@@unseenentity326 that's funny when gas jumped to 1.35 I bought a 79 arrow gt. Drove that car into the ground. Was a good car
This song is like a BIG HUG, comfortable and inviting. Just a Great Tune!
Damn, I unexpectedly got all choked up watching Brad hit those high notes in the middle. What an amazing talent and by all accounts a great guy. So sorry you felt you had to leave us, Brad, you were absolutely loved. One of the greatest pure singers the world has ever heard.
OMG. Received this as a birthday gift in 6th grade!! Listened to it every night for months on my Radio Shack headphones and turntable. Read the back notes of the album over and over. Listen to the Record !!!!!!
This and other Boston songs were the soundtrack of many wild nights in the late 80's driving around LA in Lincoln Town Cars music blaring and totally intoxicated by only the music, and laughter and singing along at the top of our lungs...not alcohol. KEY point!: BOSTON USED NO ARTIFICIAL SOUNDS SYNTHSIZERS ETC. Your analysis helps me revisit and unfold the mystery and emotional greatness of this my favorite song. You are totally getting it and I love your excitement! Wonderful. Thank you.
This is the blueprint for the PERFECT rock song. I can’t overstate my love for this song, this album, and this band.
I was 25 years old when this song came out and immediately knew it was a hit. Amazing song. Still love it today after all these years. No other song like it.Please react to Gabriel Henriques cover of ALL BY MYSELF, Celine Dion's cover of Eric Carmens original. Thank you, Billy Boy
I was in high school when this came out. It wasn't just this song, it was the whole album. It was so different at the time.
My friends and i would leave for lunch and go to a beautiful clearing in the woods and party and listen to the whole album. Good times!! Everyone was listening to this. Brad was a phenomenal singer. RIP Brad.
I was too. In fact I played, and sang, this song in my first pro band audition. I certainly can’t sing that high anymore! 😂
NO clicktrack, autotune, or Pro Tools. REAL musicians, songwriting, storytelling. The past 20 years of pop music have been so empty and lazy.
All about DEI
There are plenty of musicians out there producing great music without autotune etc. Maybe not in pop because it's the most commercial but it's not like great music is dead.
@@mikescatena5732 🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡
nO aUtOtUnE, rEaL mUsIcIanS
@@noautotunejustpuretalentyour entire account is literal cope, just accept that most music sucks now and these geezers are right
The greatest thing to me about this song and music is the lyrics. Why doesn't anybody talk about the lyrics? They are hauntingly beautiful, and melancholy.
Wow, what a vocal talent this guy had. I don't know if you can say underrated, but he's right there with Freddie and Steve Perry in terms of range, tone, and delivery.
Brad Delp and Ric Emette are probably my two most favourite singers of their time. Thank you Bethany for your wonderful reviews 🥰🥰🥰🇨🇦
This. Without a doubt. THIS.
I agree delp and Emmett were phenomenal vocalists. I remember seeing an interview with Rik Emmett and he said he was offered the job of lead singer for Boston in the early 90s but he passed. Would've have been interesting to hear Emmett sing those classic Boston songs.
I would have given every dollar I had to see Brad Delp March 8th. 2007 And give him a great big hug and tell him everything's gonna be just fine buddy. I am 62 years old, and I miss him so much.
I've heard this song a Jillion times and I STILL get a shiver up my leg when I hear Brad Delp sing.
Boston was a big part of my childhood. Rest in peace Brad.
Went with a best friend and saw these guys live at Winterland in S.F. and was amazed at the crowd reaction. They had just released their first album and didn't have any other material to perform. The crowd was so jazzed that they came out for two encores and on the second encore, they played More than a Felling' again! Never experienced anything like it live. It was electric.
Have never heard anyone cover this, much less on the level of stratospheric excellence
that Delp attains in this song.
I am of the mindset that I really dislike most covers of the Iconic classic songs. The songs don't need to be redone, IMO those songs will never be done better. Who needs another Mariah Carey-esque singer covering BadFinger "Without You" or any such cover of those great songs. All you get is a little different sound, not necessarily better, and the singers just profit off the original.
Then you get young kids hearing these covers, thinking that new cover artist wrote it, not knowing it was another singer/band's song to beging with. Its disappointing.
I raised 2 boyz in the 80s, and they listened to mostly 60s-70s songs for teh early part of their lives. One of my boyz could care less, if a song sounds good, he will listen, the other, he listens to Rush, Styx, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, AC/DC, Peter Frampton, Ozzy, Black Sabbath, etc. He also loves a lot of new bands as well, but he takes the time to know where the music originates. Neither is wrong, in my mind, I just wanted them to appreciate all aspects of music, and all types. Music is a huge part of my life.
Dan Vasc does an excellent cover of this song, and, it's very respectful of the original. It's one of Dan's early covers, and, was likely one he used in training his voice. It's worth checking out, and, if you're studying voice, Dan has excellent vocal technique that is easy to view in his videos.
Brad Delp and Boston are great and were one of my favorite bands ... way back when! 😊
nsync (gag!) did a horrible cover
@@madmex2k A song is only as good as how well it can be covered.
Brad Delp was and is a legendary rock singer. His vocals were beautiful and is the only way to describe his ability's. RIP Brad , we miss you so much !
Their entire first album was a hit. Every song. One of the most consistent record's I've heard.
I definitely had the experience of being in the car and hearing Boston. My older brother had the 8-track and would have my parents play it often when we drove. It's awesome music!
Brad Delps warmth, textured tones and unlimited range proves he could hit notes only dogs could hear!
Boston was and always will be an iconic band. Brad’s voice was magic and their sound was absolutely amazing! I love them!
I was 11 when this came out in 1976, and was the first album I bought with my allowance! Phenomenal and groundbreaking! Tom Scholz is the founder of Boston and he graduated from M.I.T. as an engineer and he designed his guitar and the effects box for it that many other bands bands still use today. The guitars, the lead vocals by Brad Delp, harmonies, are amazing! Truly a great album from one of my top 5 favorite groups! You'll be amazed! The whole album is phenomenal and I hope you react to more Boston as well as: Kansas, Toto, Styx, Foreigner, more Triumph please(especially from the US Festival in 1983), Rush, and Yes. Thank you.
The first time I heard this song was at my buddy Mike's house. I was a freshman in high school in 1976, and after hearing this song, I cut a few lawns, scooped up all the quarters I could come across and finally went and bought the Album. Always takes me back when I hear Boston, and it never gets old. Unique & Iconic 70s rock band, and one of my favorites ever. Brad Delp has the richest and highest rock singer voice. Another gone way too soon, RIP Brad.
If you want to listen to more Boston, and want the dreaded rock ballad, check out "Man I'll never be" from the 2nd Boston Album. Another fave.
True to the title "More Than a Feeling", every time I hear the song, I close my eyes and drift away to my love in high school...
The smile on her face, closing her eyes to feel the music says it all…in 1976 I was 10 and this was my first full length album and still amazing to this day!
My favourite all time song! Takes my breath away every time that fade in starts.
The first time I heard this song, Boston became my favourite group and they still are. Brad to me is one of he top singers if not the best ever. Brad has a vocal range that very few singers have. I first heard this song in 1979.
When this came out no one had heard anything like this before! At the time disco ruled the airwaves and actual rock and roll had pretty much disappeared. Many people credit Boston's first album and this song in particular for literally saving Rock & Roll! Every song on this album is a gem, no b sides included. Also the vocals by Brad Delp are beyond amazing he is hitting notes that no one thought were possible and he seemingly does it with ease! IMHO this is one of the greatest songs ever recorded!
I grew up on this song and I'm 62 years old and it never gets old I'm just keep getting older 😊
Delp is among the best vocalists in rock history. What a beautiful sound.
Boston's vocals are easily some of the most underrated in rock history. Such a great band! Great choice for a reaction and great channel!
What? Brad Delp is recognized as one of the greatest rock vocalists ever. Everyone please stop calling every band/musician/singer underrated.
@@edavis1066 Just trying to give him a little more credit than he typically gets from non-musician or serious music fans. Yes, Boston is easily a powerhouse, etc.. But Delp is not recognized by virtually any mainstream publication as an all-time leading rock vocalist... (Billboard, Rolling Stone, etc) Most people who pay attention know he has a truly special and unique vocal range and talent.... But (in my opinion) doesn't get nearly the recognition he deserves. No disrespect intended, quite the opposite.
Brad is not underrated by his peers. I've heard many singers from that time praise him for his amazing feeling and power, range. Sammy Hagar once said Brad was his favorite voice.
"underrated" 🤡
Such a beautiful, beautiful song. I listened to this song with my boyfriend, Brad, and I think of him every time I hear it all of these years later. I slipped away........
Thanks Bethany. Enjoying the older songs. Feelings and ability to write memorable songs was what drove bands of time to be creative
So hard to tell sometimes where Brad's voice stops and the guitar starts. Amazing. Every time I listen to it I get chills.
Fun fact: Brad's voice doesn't stop; on a separate track Brad is harmonising with the guitars in an even higher register.
Rick Beato broke down this song in detail using multi-track studio (garage) recordings letting you listen to each track; once he let's you hear it, you can't un-hear it: ruclips.net/video/ynFNt4tgBJ0/видео.htmlsi=KEpEkp0RS2Q-Bffo&t=480
[edit] the link starts where Rick shows this part - about 8 minutes in - but the entire video is worth watching
I experienced it at 12 years old and it changed my life. They say your favorite song at 12-13 will be your favorite for life and this is true. The acoustic at the first got my attention and then going into great sonics did throw me, but in a good way. The guitars sound like they are singing with Brad.
Boston is a great rock band who had their biggest success in the 70's-80's. They had a lot of great songs such as "Foreplay/Long Time", "Peace Of Mind", "Rock & Roll Band", "Don't Look Back", "A Man I'll Never Be", "Feelin' Satisfied", Smokin'", "We're Ready", "Amanda", "Hitch A Ride", "Hollyann", "Cool The Engines" etc.
You have no idea how big the group and album were back in the day! I remember sitting in very crowded rooms together and listening with my friends until you could get your own copy. I was able to see them in concert in 1978 and live they don’t miss a beat…
I've learned to appreciate the nuances in music so much more since I've been watching you videos. I remain impressed at the positive you find articulate into and about every review. Kudos.
Love that you play it through without stopping it. Some channels are starting and stopping every 2 seconds. Maddening
This was the song (and album) that first made me want to pick up a guitar… it was the seamless interplay between vocals and guitar notes/controlled feedback (where you really had to listen to hear where Brad’s notes end and the guitar notes begin. At a time when BTO was “Back in the USSR”, Boston brought a new music that was more refined to the foreground… imho they held the stage until Eddie VanHalen picked up the baton and Boston is one of the few bands who really advanced our idea of rock music. Thanks for the analysis Bethany - truly one of the pillars of music deserves a deep dive like this!
I was in high school when this came out. We would be driving around town with the cassette (yes!) in the deck. Such a different time. That mellow guitar intro fading in ... ah!
The entire album was unique. I wore it out. As a budding young musician, I was amazed and overwhelmed by the melodies, the harmonies, the orchestrated guitars, the singular sound of the guitars-and the vocals-and the sheer power of it all.
I was 7 and fell in love with this entire album. I listened to it in 8 track! I was fortunate to see the live before Brad Delp died. WHAT A SHOW!!! . It still moves me to this day.
Best rock song ever!!! Pure majestic conspicuous undeniable and relevant talent by all instruments specially the voice.
Was a teenager, growing up near Boston, when this groundbreaking album came out & was instantly hooked! Biggest regret was never seeing Boston perform live, but luckily saw Brad with his side project “Beatlejuice” several times. He always made time for fans afterwards and I’ll always cherish the times we spoke. He truly was a very special man!!❤
You can also hear Mr.Delp doing _backup vocals_ for the band Orion the Hunter. Backup vocals... Delp... 🙂
They don't make music like this anymore, Boston was a one of a kind band and is still some of my favorite music ever.
I remember when I learned Brad Delp was singing those lines AND playing guitar. Complete beast. RIP.
He is not playing guitar. He just has it there for a prop.
@@vdoggydogg3922 Brad does play acoustic guitar on Let Me Take You Home and Brad did in fact play some basic rhythm guitar parts live as well as keyboards
@@neechee5150 but not on this song. That was my point.
The great song from the great album ahead of its time
I was a little kid and this song blew my mind and gave me goosebumps. Still does. Great band
This brings back so many memories from my teeny bopping years!! My friend bought the record. After school he insisted that I come over and listen to it. Holy smokes! Blown away!
The pure joy you have when you hear music invoices that surprise you in the expression on your face is so infectious you make me feel like a child again discovering something for the first time thank you so very much
At the time we didn't analyze we simply enjoyed. All the great bands/the great sounds! Was 17 in 71 and grew up with it, was an amazing experience.
Ive owned this album on 8-track, cassette, vinyl, and on CD. Im 62 and still am not tired of hearing this.
So glad i was a teenager from the 70s!
This song and Blue Oyster Cult's, Don't Fear The Reaper are still two of my favorites, not just from that era, but all time. I've been listening to this song since I first heard sometime back in the late 70's as a kid and it's never gotten old. His vocals, the guitars, the drums and the simple story it tells are still are still some of the best I've ever heard.
Good analysis and I enjoyed hearing the song first, then you breaking it down, something more reaction channels should do.
What a Group.....Thank you GOD!
you are the only vocal channel that I watch. You know what you are talking about. period. You know EXACTLY what it took to execute that vocal. That took talent. He is one of the most under stated male voices of all time.. Go deeper and listen to his other stuff. Brad was amazing. I am a trained and published engineer and producer and I am sitting in a mastering studio listening to this. I was a teenager when I first heard this and it was a stop me in my tracks moment. It was very duplicitous in that there was this game changing vox paired with amazing guitar tone , composition, and arrangement. Neither would have been complete without the other. Brad was immediately place among the pantheon of the greats. I would love to hear your opinion of Jackie Evanco singing Nella Fantasia. she is an amazing talent and you are the only one qualified to do an analysis of her.
THANK YOU for listening all the way through, then starting over to break it down. That's the way it should be done!
This album came out as I was starting my junior year of college. It was a tour de force. Every song was fantastic. Since everyone bought the album, you practically heard it every day, and never tired of it. As delicious as Hotel California with the immaculate guitar playing. Every component just magnificent.
Here's how I responded at the age of 18, when this song first came out. My mind was blown and they instantly became my favorite band for the next 20 years. I got to see them live a year later in San Diego, CA and several more times after that.
as a teen in the 70’s i bought this album and listened to it on huge headphones . i remember that exact moment . i was moved to tears and wonderfully happy with this gift that this band gave to us.
It was an amazing period. Actually saw them in concert AND it was magic. You’re spot on and very cool. Brad Delp RIP Gone too soon. Thank you❤️
One of the great rock groups and songs from my youth. I still have the album and enjoy it still today!
When this album hit in 1976 it was so advanced sonically...and it still is if you consider this album was analog.
This album is still considered one of the best engineered records.
The first time I recall hearing this song was in 1977, driving around in my 1972 Plymouth Roadrunner (muscle car). I had these "Mindblaster" speakers which required flipping a switch in order for the bass power to kick in. I was hooked immediately by the song and could hardly wait to hear it again on the radio. This was AM radio as well, so no stereo. I had to wait for the next time, whenver that might be, and get the 8-track tape when the album came out, months away. Truly, it's one of the greatest rock songs of all time and I've heard it countless times over the last, almost, 50 years. Thank you, Bethany, for your always lovely and informative reactions. A music fairy. 🥰🙏🎶🧚🎶
"MindBlowers'.... I had two sets in my '69 Camaro.... 2x100 watts in the back...2x60 watts up front.... Those were the days !!!!
OMG I had a 1968 Plymouth Belvedere! 😊
I love Boston, I credit my mom and stepdad for this as Boston's Third Stage was the first cassette they ever bought me as a gift. After listening to it, I had to get all their releases up to that point.
Thank you so much for covering this track! It is simply sublime and one of the best songs of all time! I know all about breath control though Shotokan & Shinobi and through singing. I play Bass but I naturally prefer percussion - Brad's voice is utterly amazing! His pitch control is mindblowing & his air control is outstanding... Thank you for listening to this all the way through at the start - I really loved that!!!
This song was released in 1976. Prior to that we had a few songs that gave us the acoustic intro tease: Roundabout by Yes is the first song that comes to mind. This is a master class on how to build a song into a classic rock song. As always, thanks for your awesome analysis.
I saw them live in Dallas in 1994. it was my 1st live show. i wasn't a musician then but i am now. AND HIS\THEIR PERFORMANCE WAS FLAWLESS!
This has always been one of my all time favourite rock songs and whenever I hear the intro, I automatically turn the volume up to full! There is no way to appreciate this song on a low volume. This is not background music, this is the main feature and appears on every one of my playlists.
Thank You for doing Boston. They are my favorite band and I've seen them 7 times...4 with Brad (the man with the angelic voice) also love the reactions to Triumph, my 2nd favorite band 😂
This entire album is a masterpiece. A permanent staple in my cassette case cruisin the strip on Friday and Saturday nights back in the mid-80s!!😎🤟
High school senior in 76...Cranked my radio in a 67 Plymouth Belvedere II and sang all the way to school! Greatest first album release of all time...Not a bad song on it!
Oh wow, I had a 68 Belvedere! 👍
The signature sound of Tom Scholz's 'Rockman x100'
Such an iconic guitar sound.
Still have my OG Rockman. There’s a cat on eBay that sells totally refurbished original Rockmans for around $650-800🤷♂️ they come in a 1/2 rackmount casing or you can send in your older one(I’m thinking about it, switches are scratchy)
@@roderickgful A buddy had the x100 very shortly after they came out. I eventually got the 1/2 rack distortion generator. Used to run it with a Boss DE-200 Digital Delay, through a JC-120. Nice with a Strat, but sounded great with the Steve Lukather signature Ibanez Roadstar. It was that long ago I have no clue what I did with it all, still have the guitar though.
The original album was Marshall Superleads boosted with an MXR 6 band that peaked around 800hz. The original rig was complicated and inconsistent which led Scholz to build the Rockman.
@@Chris-hq7nl where did the Power Soak fit into the timeline?
The best guitar tone of all time. Recognizable the minute you hear it.
Thank you for doing this analysis! I had requested this song a few times in previous posts. I appreciate what you do! Thanks so much!