Phil Spector, Dead at 81 – Good Vibrations, Bad Vibrations
At one time, Phil Spector was one of the most innovative music producers in the world. He utilized an approach where he would hire a hire a group of musicians to carry out his musical ideas in the recording studio and literally create orchestras with multiple guitarists, keyboard players, percussionists, singers and what have you. The resultant thick sonic tapestry became known as The Wall of Sound. It was an influential technique that caught the ear of Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys. Wilson would pursue similar orchestrations of instruments using The Wrecking Crew, a group of accomplished players for hire, in his own recording sessions. Spector had employed The Wrecking Crew on a regular basis. Listen to the Beach Boys' "Pet Sounds" collection and the singles "Good Vibrations" and "Heroes and Villains" for proof.
We give kudos to Spector for his many contributions to the recording industry but he had a dark side to his personality as well. There are many stories outlining his idiosyncrasies and obsessions. Spector was eventually convicted of murder for the shooting of his girlfriend. He died in prison of COVID related causes.
Spector produced The Ramones album, "End Of The Century" in 1979. I linked to their music video for "Do You Remember Rock and Roll Radio?"
At one time, Phil Spector was one of the most innovative music producers in the world. He utilized an approach where he would hire a hire a group of musicians to carry out his musical ideas in the recording studio and literally create orchestras with multiple guitarists, keyboard players, percussionists, singers and what have you. The resultant thick sonic tapestry became known as The Wall of Sound. It was an influential technique that caught the ear of Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys. Wilson would pursue similar orchestrations of instruments using The Wrecking Crew, a group of accomplished players for hire, in his own recording sessions. Spector had employed The Wrecking Crew on a regular basis. Listen to the Beach Boys’ “Pet Sounds” collection and the singles “Good Vibrations” and “Heroes and Villains” for proof.
We give kudos to Spector for his many contributions to the recording industry but he had a dark side to his personality as well. There are many stories outlining his idiosyncrasies and obsessions. Spector was eventually convicted of murder for the shooting of his girlfriend. He died in prison of COVID related causes.
Spector produced The Ramones album, “End Of The Century” in 1979. I linked to their music video for “Do You Remember Rock and Roll Radio?”
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