A letter from phil Spector to george Harrison

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Somewhat off topic....later Harrison that I loved (cool drum sounds as well):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_71w4UA2Oxo

Also:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMVjToYOjbM

Three of those guys are no longer with us

Bri
 
as I read this,  I got two big takeaways.

Due to phil not being in england for some time

1. vocals are usually ok.  but could be better.  if you plan to re-record them  keep the old one and do the new ones better.  No real how to or what to change, just make them better.  ;D

2. every song needs to be remixed because the mixes are good but your vocals are not loud enough. so just remix it all and remix it better. 
 
Just by chance I found a mention recently over in 'Gruff Slags' about Phil Spectre's wall of sound recording methodology . Apparently he would foldback reverb and echo effects into the recording room via speakers to help create a live vibe for the performers. There doesnt seem to be much info in the public domain about Phil's methods , later all the controversy surrounding the murder trial over took and drowned out the more interesting aspects of his sound production. 
 
Theres some relevant info and some documentaries:

"ROCKIN' WITH PHIL SPECTOR" - (1985 Documentary)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJkxGYXbRTA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRmRBrnQq8o

https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/phil-spector-wall-of-sound-soundbreaking/phil-spector-wall-of-sound-soundbreaking/

Wikipedia on the methods:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wall_of_Sound

There's also quite a few books on Phill Spector and the Wall of sound:

https://www.amazon.com/Tearing-Down-Wall-Sound-Spector/dp/1400076617/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=phil+spector&qid=1613415218&sr=8-5

 
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