On payday, I would head to the record store where one of my friends worked. He did special orders for me, but also insisted that I buy certain new releases that he thought I might like. "Van Halen???" I said. He told me they were a new punk band, and they did a cover of a Kinks song. So, I bought it. Wasn't punk...it was something totally different at the time. I was blown away by the album (I even bought the 8-track, so I could listen to it in my car.) Now, I had heard guitarists tap before, most often with a pick, but what impressed me was Eddie's use of effects and the whammy bar in the process. It was like hearing Hendrix for the very first time, but now we had new pedals such as flangers and phasers to consider. And yes, the mix had an awesome sound, I'll say even raw, considering the over-production of most songs at the time. But it was a full sound, very well produced and still perfect for radio. Good video!
I totally agree...and that's a great story. Eddie basically reinvented the guitar for the coming 80s, his technique, tone and use of effects was very unique at that time. The band is really on fire and this sound like a "live" in the studio recording..very little overdubs, just raw energy. Love that you had it on 8-track! I was just watching a documentary the other day about 8-tracks...
@@LairoftheAlchemist Like I said on one of your live streams (whatever happened to those?) 8-tracks actually had a great sound because of the tape speed. So, if I really liked an LP, I would usually buy the 8-track as well, for both car and home listening. They did wear out fast because of the stress on the tape (actually, all analogue sources lost fidelity through the friction of play) but they had a good dynamic range.
@@Justin_Kipper I remember you talking about 8-tracks, that's awesome....I'm hoping to get another live stream in soon...keep an eye out...thanks again for the support.
Yeah... definitely a milestone. Up there with are you experienced. Both sent guitarists to the wood shed. Thanks for a great show!
Thanks and I agree...Are you Experienced is also a milestone.
Van Halen there best album Van Halen 1
Such an incredible analysis. Top notch!
Thank you!
On payday, I would head to the record store where one of my friends worked. He did special orders for me, but also insisted that I buy certain new releases that he thought I might like. "Van Halen???" I said. He told me they were a new punk band, and they did a cover of a Kinks song. So, I bought it. Wasn't punk...it was something totally different at the time.
I was blown away by the album (I even bought the 8-track, so I could listen to it in my car.) Now, I had heard guitarists tap before, most often with a pick, but what impressed me was Eddie's use of effects and the whammy bar in the process. It was like hearing Hendrix for the very first time, but now we had new pedals such as flangers and phasers to consider. And yes, the mix had an awesome sound, I'll say even raw, considering the over-production of most songs at the time. But it was a full sound, very well produced and still perfect for radio.
Good video!
I totally agree...and that's a great story. Eddie basically reinvented the guitar for the coming 80s, his technique, tone and use of effects was very unique at that time. The band is really on fire and this sound like a "live" in the studio recording..very little overdubs, just raw energy. Love that you had it on 8-track! I was just watching a documentary the other day about 8-tracks...
@@LairoftheAlchemist Like I said on one of your live streams (whatever happened to those?) 8-tracks actually had a great sound because of the tape speed. So, if I really liked an LP, I would usually buy the 8-track as well, for both car and home listening. They did wear out fast because of the stress on the tape (actually, all analogue sources lost fidelity through the friction of play) but they had a good dynamic range.
@@Justin_Kipper I remember you talking about 8-tracks, that's awesome....I'm hoping to get another live stream in soon...keep an eye out...thanks again for the support.
Alex is very underrated in my opinion.
his toms tune have a sound of a classic car
He is...he's a really unique drummer with his own style.
Dont Talkin Bout Love? Ffs dude
What?