The "wall" is achieved by having numerous guitar and bass players playing in unison, in addition to other instruments. This orchestration is then put in an echo chamber to achieve a larger sound. "Memories" by Leonard Cohen is a clear example of this technique.
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Wall of Sound
The production technique pioneered by Phil Spector, Wall of Sound, was developed in the late 1950's and dominated the airwaves during the 1960's. Be My Baby, a classic pop hit, was produced by Spector and brought the technique to the forefront of the music world.
The "wall" is achieved by having numerous guitar and bass players playing in unison, in addition to other instruments. This orchestration is then put in an echo chamber to achieve a larger sound. "Memories" by Leonard Cohen is a clear example of this technique.
The "wall" is achieved by having numerous guitar and bass players playing in unison, in addition to other instruments. This orchestration is then put in an echo chamber to achieve a larger sound. "Memories" by Leonard Cohen is a clear example of this technique.
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