Boston - More Than A Feeling - Brad Delp - Isolated Vocals - Analysis and Tutorial - Recording Tips

[@benconner449]

To me, Brad’s death is one of the saddest things in rock history. It hit me hard. To have that voice and end up feeling totally alone is heartbreaking. Yes, we can analyze all we want, but Brad truly sang from his heart. He is the voice of a generation. RIP

[@michelelaraia7358]

Was a real loner

[@jamesaraujo6296]

His death broke my heart. Rest In Peace, Brad. 🙏🏻 ❤

[@realdocphil]

Brad had very unique voice...Peace of Mind is my favorite song.

[@kathystroup3233]

yes

[@robladw2332]

He was a talent on loan to us from God. Sorely missed.

[@stevedavis8123]

This song is just a masterpiece in every way possible!

[@kentamplin]

Totally!

[@suryadas6987]

Totes! 🤘😎🤘

[@Theguymakingfunofyou]

Yep

[@MajorGenralDizz]

Amen!

[@michelelaraia7358]

And the whole work, the whole lot!

[@LudwigSC93]

Still gives me the emotional chills 44 years later.

[@kentamplin]

Me too, LudwigSC93!

[@ModernMountainLiving]

@@kentamplin I left the music business 30 years ago so I have missed the advances in the Tech. How are you able to isolate tracks with out privey to the master tapes? Still inspiring. I remember this from 4th grade. Dynamics Baby

[@vaughnblaylock6069]

Me too. 44 years later I'm 52, still a proud fan of metal, mostly modern. My tastes are much much heavier now, but never does a day go by when I don't listen to at least a little Boston.

[@DarrenTalksTech]

Dude. I hear ya!

[@lisal.4498]

Brad Delp could hit it like no one could. Criminally underrated singer- RIP❤️

[@Darthrocker06]

never live though

[@darrad2072]

When you first hear this, you think these guys are superhuman. Then when you dissect it, you understand that they are indeed human....and then when you realize Tom and Brad pioneered this 45 years ago in Tom's basement, that he built, you know they are super humans. RIP Brad

[@kentamplin]

Real genius!

[@j_freed]

Tom is an Engineer, Inventor, Classically trained keyboardist... Visionary. All he needs is an Iron Main suit.

[@stephenfermoyle4578]

SUPERHUMAN VOICE

[@davidallen346]

@@kentamplin Whenever I hear that Boston song Amanda I just start to lose it, such a emotional powerful vocal with the guitar and melody whoa!

[@patriotic80]

That didn’t use many tricks on brad hes the real deal . They didnt have any pitch correction when this was recording it didn’t exist and he didnt need it

[@ericdehart4332]

Brad was the real deal! No faking it! No auto tune! Just pure power and range! RIP Brad, you should still be here..

[@kentamplin]

Rock on!

[@flowers3036]

There actually are some effects on his vocals the doubler as ken says

[@RunningWild32]

Brad is one of the most underrated singers I've ever heard. He's one I don't even attempt to sing along with in my car. Reach a D6 is another level. Very few male vocalists in Rock n Roll have the ability to reach that range without becoming pitchy. He is is criminally underrated.

[@kentamplin]

He was great!

[@RU-HDD-4-HVN]

Sorry Casey, but Brad was never and will never be underrated, it can't and hasn't happened....we all know the greatness of his voice and have known since day one of hearing him. Not trying to argue but just stating the obvious.......

[@jonrichie6110]

Ffs here we go again? Underrated underrated, criminally underrated. Is this always going to be the most over used frigging words to describe artists/muso's and bands? Ive even read it describing Queen,Prince and Steve Vai.

[@shape9381]

@@jonrichie6110 fight to the death guys!! 🔪 🗡 🍿 🍿 🍿 🍿

[@kentamplin]

@@shape9381 Hahaha!

[@jackadkinsmusic]

I don’t think Brad realized how amazingly gifted he really was. I wonder if he would be surprised to know that 15 years after his death, people like us are still looking back at his old recordings and asking ourselves, “How the heck did he do that?”

[@chrisvanheusen9286]

One thing I will never understand is why Boston never made it into the Rock and Roll hall of fame. No other band will EVER sound like them....they pioneered that unmistakable "Boston" sound. With Brad's incredible vocals and Tom's incredible sound engineering and production, it just blows my mind that they aren't where they absolutely deserve to be....in the Rock and roll hall of fame, It's a dam shame!!

[@robpittman1]

It is absurd that they are not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Shame on you HOF.

[@TheRunDown-2024]

They should be there 🤠

[@tangois]

Amen! Tom Scholz, Brad Delp and Boston as a whole truly deserve it!!!

[@SVJROADSTER770]

Boston should be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame! Great Band! Tom Shultz was a musical genius!

[@WeaponsEducation]

Brad Delp is the best singing artist to come out of the USA. Period.

[@kentamplin]

Love him!

[@musiqueprestige9504]

Steve Perry, Denis Deyoung., Aeretha, Stevie Wonder, Whitney Houston ....don't forget

[@tomgood9766]

@@musiqueprestige9504 don’t forget Micheal Sweet of Stryper who actually did some singing for Boston after Delp passed.

[@meganparsons9106]

Brad is probably up theree.. I gotta give Steve Walsh of Kansas props too

[@laineyk65]

His voice still gives me the shivers..always will. Sadly missed :(

[@joelhartley5108]

Brad Delp, what a legend! That first Boston record is a masterpiece

[@mikesiver1950]

My wife was in a band years ago and opened for Brad and his other band after Boston (RTZ?). She tells me that Brad always sang that way: softly and gently. He had a deceptive singing voice that was powerful without being overpowering. He was in a class by himself.

[@mrhoffame]

Even with just the vocal track, Brad's voice is just SOARING!!!!!!! Amazing!

[@kentamplin]

He was amazing!

[@SouthernSierra56]

Man, that high note and then the higher note. HE SANG EVERY VOCAL ON THAT ALBUM, harmonies too.

[@stevedavis1778]

Boston’s first album is a true masterpiece. Shultz was a guitar master, but without Delp, this album would’ve never happened. Delp is up there with the Plants and Cornell’s of rock. Amazing control of his vocals, pick of destiny moment to match with the rhythm of his band mates. Perfection. Absolute perfection.

[@kentamplin]

Thanks for the thoughts.!

[@schumi9xwdc]

The Man with the Golden Voice---Brad Delp

[@debrajensen526]

Marianne was Tom Scholz’ cousin. She used to babysit him when he was little. Little Tommy had a crush on Marianne. Then he grew up, and Tom’s crush slipped away. Brad is the best voice in classic rock ever. He was a tender man and never had any air of narcissism a lot of rock stars exhibit. That tender heart took him away from us far too soon! I love you Brad. I named my son after you 💗

[@scottfrommaryland7658]

Brad had a one in 20 million voice. So sad he died so young. I always love his song "Amanda"

[@kentamplin]

Gone too soon.

[@timhanna4700]

BABE, TOMORROWS SO FAR AWAY..SOMETHIN I JUST HAVE TO SAY..GREAT BALLAD.

[@dougww1ectebow]

He was superhuman. Such a nice guy too.

[@mr.balloffur]

I didn't know he died, 😢

[@NickNicometi]

@@mr.balloffur By choice.

[@dannyvela4521]

No one can sing this song like Brad

[@dancollins8296]

No doubt, he was one of a kind

[@michaelmason6683]

I'm a singer and this is one song that has always scared me from taking it on. Really enjoyed hearing how Brad Delp did it.

[@kentamplin]

Thanks for listening!

[@tttarms1970]

When I saw Boston. I had a stop watch. Brad held a note for 31 seconds. Was insane

[@steveyoung4107]

The more I go through these isolated vocals, I realize now why singers don't sound exactly like their albums when singing live. Thanks Ken

[@kentamplin]

👍

[@VIDEOHEREBOB]

Steve, Some singers sound even better live.

[@reinerdxb]

"You're Foooorever (Steve) Young....I wana be Forever..." ;-)

[@mattyc.9332]

Yeah. The studio is a controlled environment. Can do so much that would be hard to do live.

[@PlunderAndPillage]

Its why I appreciate Volbeat so much. Michael Poulsen can simply sing. I have seen them live 10 times and he sounds exactly like his CDs.

[@mikemoats2710]

Incredible song when it came out and still is now.

[@kentamplin]

Rock on!

[@waltersimmons946]

Great break down in how Brad brings life into that song, I was shocked he once said the "More than a feeling" was a very hard song to sing live. On KZbin, there are some live concerts, I watched where he actually turned the highest part of the song after the guitar solo where he sings "SHE SLIPPED AWAAAAY, over to FRAN COSMO, he said Fran sings higher than he does, wow he knew his limits and respected other people's talents, Brad actually left a lesson in being humble too, THANKS KEN.

[@kentamplin]

Thanks for watching, Walter!

[@Neevie-Styx]

I read that before he committed suicide, he was being pressured to go back on the road with Boston, but he knew he couldn’t hit those notes anymore and he didn’t have the confidence to go out there. But that was just part of the stress he was under at the time. There were other, more personal, issues going on in his life too. But yes, I’ve seen some of those live performances and they aren’t great. He was either having a bad day, or he couldn’t sing live the way he sang in the studio. I think it’s a great idea to have someone else sing the very high notes for you if you’re not able to do it anymore, rather than pushing yourself and failing. 🩷 R.I.P. Brad Delp. We love you. 🩷 (Tom, you’re hot shit too, obviously.) 😝

[@americansuperdad5769]

I love watching More Than a Feeling reaction videos when Brad Delp hits that ridiculous high note. The look on their faces is priceless!

[@kentamplin]

Rock on!

[@Musician_Robert]

Brad's vocal abilities were the reason you didn't hear many cover bands covering the songs of Boston. What a superb voice!

[@platecrumb7161]

Awesome. Tom Sholz was quoted as saying. “Brad had some of the deepest lungs I’ve ever heard, he had such control he could hold a note forever”. Great take on this. You pointed things out I’ve never noticed before.

[@masonlovesroblox]

I was at summer camp sitting in a canoe with a gorgeous girl named Polly when I first heard this song. Anytime I hear this song, I flash back to that summer day when I was twelve. Good times!

[@kentamplin]

How sweet!

[@aldenunion]

Know you loved third stage then thinking of "Pollyann" lol...

[@j_muller]

with Rick Beato's analysis of the instrumentation (and some vocals) this is a great combination to hear how it was done. Thanks.

[@kentamplin]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@je-2024_1]

Rick Beato is the shit been watching him for years to

[@rejeanpaquet4375]

I like Rick Beato, I think both Rick and Ken were born in '63 like me, good year.

[@bofetada6841]

Do you think they could actually do a collaboration and get along. The behind the scenes would be a must watch

[@adampoe2797]

Exactly love the 2 of Rick's Hitch a ride always been my top one But yes love this and all Your work Ken We're all as listeners so used to the finished product Like with the Whitesnake tracks There's things I never heard in the mix

[@peterbilther]

I enjoyed Boston when they came out, but it's almost like it was too overwhelming to appreciate at the time. It's taken me 40+ years to process what a truly phenomenal accomplishment this really was!

[@richardbartalis6491]

Well said! I agree. I didn't realize how good they were until years later.

[@MD-ve5zy]

Ken thank you for this. One of the most beautiful songs ever and maybe the greatest rock song ever.

[@kentamplin]

My pleasure, M D!

[@TheRealMcP]

Long Time is a backing vocal masterpiece. Brad Delp is just incredible.

[@kentamplin]

Indeed!

[@markvaars37]

Definitely one of my favorite tunes just incredible

[@mattyc.9332]

Their first album is simply a masterpiece. I understand why it took a while to record. Not a single track is wasted. Even the acoustic playing rhythm along with the electric chugging during the chorus gives it this (meaty?) sound. Good catch, the electric guitar along with the vocals on a couple parts matching Brad's vibrado is super tight and adds to the power of the song. While I love this song, my favorite from their debut is Hitch a Ride....

[@kentamplin]

GREAT album!

[@Theanswerisblowinginthewind]

Mine too 😊

[@Cornellforever]

Man Brad Delp could sing! Very underrated. Right up there with Robert Plant and Freddie Mercury. No joke.

[@mike42441]

Ken, this is awesome !!!!! Isolating the vocal tracks reveals all of the beauty & nuances of Brad's voice. Thank you !!!

[@5150mario]

Thank You for this video.. I was lucky to be able to see Brad Delp on their last tour. He sang so great.. All those high parts were given/traded off by Fran Cosmo. I'd like to believe Brad appreciated the help with the highs and harmonies. Brad was so sweet on stage pointing to Fran, getting the audience to applaud him when he'd hit those high notes. Brad was irreplaceable. R.I.P.

[@kentamplin]

Awesome! 😀

[@jlenaway3585]

I saw them with Fran as well. It was a great way to get to hear Brad, but get some great support on the high notes. I recall riffs like the iconic "HOLLY-AAAAAAAN!"

[@elizabethlatorre5360]

True. He had problems hitting the high notes at the end of his career and knows it. He is so good to give Fran his due. He was a great guy

[@cmcg1190]

Brad's greatness is unparalleled and cannot be reproduced.

[@pamelah6431]

This reminds me of an art history class I took where we had to stop and actually LOOK at something we had only SEEN before. We had to draw our own version, which helped us see more, then discuss symbolism and different techniques used to affect perception and to send a message. You're doing the same thing. Eye-opener to a song I've loved my whole life and heard a thousand times. PS: I finally had to go plug in headphones to hear better than my cell phone speakers. 😊

[@randybrown7959]

Great comparison.

[@kentamplin]

Yes, great comparison, Pam!

[@pamelah6431]

@@kentamplin keep up the good work. It's a belated education for me, but I'm enjoying it.

[@MissJensk1]

Yeah I agree, I studied art history & did a lot of this kind of thing. Fascinating stuff!

[@jenny5309-k3j]

Every time I see Brad Delp's name, I remember a dream I had years ago where I somehow went back in time, and I was at a festival. Boston was playing there. They were tuning up, and I saw Brad on stage, looking sad. And obviously I knew what was going to happen years from then, and decided I had to stop him somehow. That's all I remember. Wish that could've come true.

[@SonnyGuingab]

One of the greatest voice in rock history, AND its from the 70s... very important voice lesson here... thank you!

[@kentamplin]

You're very welcome!

[@esteban9115]

The HARMONY on the last two notes - A5 to B5 - are INSANE.

[@weesherilee1]

Brad Delp rip, is one of the absolute best, period! Kansas as well. I love great voices. Brad's voice makes the hairs on my arm stand up.

[@robertgunter7230]

People who've been knocking you lately Ken, should hear you doing this , so bloody impressive of you , well done

[@GUR-ARYEA]

This song is a piece of art rockmusic!!

[@kentamplin]

black tarzan 👍

[@PickettMusic]

I think it should also be added, that this was recorded in a basement project studio into a lot of homemade gear. There's a golden tone to Brad's sound that sounds untouchable, regardless of gear. No computers. No punching in tons of notes or fixing pitches. It's just him, and he's multitracking like a machine. Those aren't duplicated tracks, that's Brad nailing double after double with insane precision. And if you listen to the original demos (you can find them here on KZbin), you can hear he does even crazier harmonies on the end of the song.

[@kentamplin]

Thanks for mentioning that, PickettMusic!

[@heathermiller5765]

When I learned how these were done, I was blown away. Tom had only been playing about a year (iirc) when he played and recorded every part except drums and singing. Then layered Brad's vocals to sound out of this world lol. It's only the last track that was done in a pro studio. I always found the history of their music fascinating, and from his telling sounds a bit like an introvert lol. Nothing short of a musical genius 😊

[@AliTaylor777]

I seem to remember that Tom said he had to get Brad to sing slightly flat on the doubles because he was nailing the notes so perfectly that they were getting phasing issues.

[@ericjames8816]

Brad just had some of the best vocals. Those high notes he does so effortlessly are amazing.

[@angelamarkle7968]

This was fun! I think the magic of the track is somewhere between brad’s vocals and Tom Scholtz engineering brilliance.

[@kentamplin]

Thanks for listening!

[@fly3po1]

Brad was such a talent and gift to us all. So sad he lost to his demons. RIP Mr. Delp and thank you for the memories.

[@kentamplin]

Well said!

[@kristasparks33]

I know this is 3 years ago you did this video I just came across it ive had the privilege to grow up listening to boston still do alot and lately everyday brad Delps voice is pure heaven to my ears and soul and I wish more than anything he could have felt the happiness and love he made us feel with his voice and talent he is by far the best vocalist I ever heard and I grew up in the 70s and 80s it still breaks my heart he felt so lonely and lost his will to live when he was and still is so loved and admired and will always be rest in paradise Brad ❤❤❤

[@newlenmedia]

It's funny that after all the years of listening to this song and many others, you are saying what I've said about a lot of vocal performances. I've always heard the incredible dynamics, the soft and light vocal parts only to have a lot of power brought in when needed. This confirms what my ears have been telling me my whole life. I really appreciate that. I've written a few songs in that "Boston" mode and have relied on the music a lot to be the real power. Vocals are supposed to be beautiful, no matter what style or technique...this is just my personal belief. Brad Delp exemplified that like few others have. That's why he has always been one of my top five favorite vocalists of all time and one of my biggest influences.

[@kentamplin]

Thanks for the thoughts!

[@mickbrown815]

That ghost vocal is mind blowing heck the whole freakin song! 🤘🏽 man I’m so glad I grew up in the 70, 80’s! Great times!

[@kentamplin]

Rock on!

[@Jeff_H_the_Guitarist]

Love your deep analysis of these vocals. Adds to the enjoyment of this awesome song I already enjoyed. You’ve taken me from wine chugger to wine taster, appreciating all the nuances and details.

[@kentamplin]

Hahaha! That's great!

[@MissJensk1]

Nice analogy!

[@aussiepressconferences.4755]

I love that you do your best to be honest and respectful but have to reveal that what we hear is not all raw talent, there’s so much audio enhancement than we’d like to believe . But it’s true. You’re a freakin genius to unfold the vocal magic !

[@ClaudeMonet1840]

That was brilliantly done, top marks. Just wanted to add as well. When Rick Beato did his analysis of this song, he was blown away how Brad Delp was able to harmonise with an Electric Guitar which is towards the end of the song. To be honest I dont know any singers that can harmonise with an Electric Guitar the way Brad has done in this song. Brad Delps range is phenomenal. Plus, the harmonising in More Than A Feeling is just breath taking. What Tom Sholz has done with Boston is pure genius. I read the story on him and how he actually started with the band Boston. If people get a chance to read Toms story, its definitely worth the read, you wont be disappointed. I also had no idea that this song in particular is the hardest song to sing in Rock N Roll history. Thank you for that golden nugget.

[@kentamplin]

Thanks for weighing in!

[@bgtsecretsis]

Yes I loved the analysis! But forgive me for totally enjoying Ken's shirt! Where could I get that?

[@OLDMAN5.0]

I saw them live and it was the closest to studio sound that I've ever heard at any concert. Amazing to see and hear.

[@danriley5848]

This was a great choice of artist and song, I was fortunate enough to see Brad live and meet with him. Brad was one of the nicest and really modest people that I have ever met and just amazing to hear live I'll never forget it. I'm a musician and I'm familiar with how songs get recorded sometimes but seeing Brad live I have to stress how amazing he really was, period. RIP Brad Delp🙏

[@jackschleich9475]

I'm glad other people realized the significance and know how to explain it

[@duaneharlick]

Brad's verse voice, in addition to being soft and sensitive, is actually way more breathy than I had imagined.

[@kentamplin]

Thanks for the visit!

[@timroyall6513]

I have always heard that Brad Delp sang every note on Boston's first album, and I have always believed it as well. What a great singer!

[@kentamplin]

Rock on!

[@valley_robot]

Well, he was the singer in the band so why wouldn't he sing the vocals? Lots of singers provide there own backing vocals in the studio.

[@alecprentice1573]

Ken: You have opened up a whole new world for me vocally......Although I sometimes used it, I never really understood what head voice was. To me, it was either belting it out (chest voice), or full falsetto. I sang professionally thru the 90’s never knowing I could reach notes that I thought were other worldly w/ head voice (and you prove here in your videos that these incredible vocalists use head voice a lot to reach those other worldly highs). You are a masterful & FUN teacher!!! Thank you!!

[@kentamplin]

Rock on.

[@toddoverby5538]

Best Rock and Roll song ever written. Vocal and the rest. So complex you never get tired of it. Making these tracks was so much more difficult when Tom did this. What a mental stud.

[@kentamplin]

Thanks for listening!

[@ScottGrammer]

Not to denigrate your study of the vocals in any way, but for me the most amazing thing about this song is the mix. Held vocal notes magically become guitars or keyboards. Amazing.

[@kentamplin]

Rock on!

[@wreckim]

No dissing of the song whatsoever, a classic, that's just more technically understood. I admire the talent to produce it, and your talent for explaining it to someone like me, that knows basically nothing in singing. Those with talent will of course understand the rest of what you do. Thanks for posting.

[@Solitude54]

Ah, smooth voice! Yep, this is everything I remember about the 70’s and 80’s. All without autotune. 🙌🏻🎶

[@kentamplin]

Well said! Rock on!

[@BrianKushner]

Funny you mention over and over his gentle voice, Brad was a gentle soul. One of the nicest guys you could ever meet and no doubt a helluva vocalist.

[@kentamplin]

Indeed!

[@ellisford5038]

In my humble opinion, Brad had one of the finest male voices ever. I am very interested in listening to what my man Ken has to say about him. There would be no Boston without Brad. Great video Ken!!!

[@kentamplin]

Thanks for listening, Ellis!

[@classic-kool]

I don't believe anyone hit those high notes in rock music until Brad did on that iconic song and album... I'm still in awe of the production to this day!

[@kentamplin]

classic kool 👍

[@neechee5150]

According to producer John Boylan Brad hit the high notes in this song with ease and did not need to use any studio wizardry or studio tricks to pull of his parts. Boylan stated that Brad was quick in the studio and that Brad got things right quickly with minimal takes. Boylan saw that Brad was world class talent by any measure.

[@marktodd6187]

Every single part of this song is pure genius!

[@Whiskey-Train]

His passion for makin the music to contain BEAUTY is what drives Him to create it.

[@kentamplin]

Thanks for the thoughts!

[@timothywiebe4714]

Glad you did this. It’s amazing how he vocalizes past the words; and harmonizes with the guitar. Steve Perry in Wheel in the Sky also performs a similar vocal during the guitar solo

[@kentamplin]

Rock on!

[@heathermiller5765]

TIL...One of my favorites from Journey, and I didn't even know it 😊

[@deanb024]

Timothy Wiebe SP also does it on Somethin' To Hide and Winds Of March. Nice catch.

[@markvaars37]

Wheel in the sky is my favorite journey song and feeling that way/anytime is a close second

[@ChuckG92]

Boston was one of my favorite bands growing up and Brad Delp's voice was a large part of that. Thanks for breaking down the brilliance of his voice. I only wish he'd had a better career and lived a long happy life, but fate intervened and the story ends very sadly. How Boston isn't in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (i.e. Jann's Hall of Friends) astonishes me. Without them, so many acts of the late 70s-80s would have never have been--Journey for one.

[@shelby73700]

It's still a hit today.

[@vanceshepherd1618]

Tom Scholz produced the hell out of these records. Very much a recording perfectionist.

[@kentamplin]

Notoriously so!

[@paulfelixmusic]

Tom Schultz was such a genius, yet such a very humble musician!

[@protrudamus]

@@ldenorio I think the flatness was left in the recording because the overlain vocals masked the flatness. Remember, this recording was pure analog and done years before auto-tune.

[@mrss4278]

This is one of those songs that I love the first time I heard it, the voice made my eyes grow big and I turn it up when I’m in the car and open the windows and sing along, even if it’s during the cold winter LOL

[@kentamplin]

👍😊

[@rock1724]

Gosh the way he’s full power and still so full wow

[@sherriavestal8599]

An icon of songs! Hearing how he sang it and remembering how we belted out the tune is totally different. Thanks for the isolated vocals and don't stop doing these. Love them!!! That shirt rocks!

[@kentamplin]

Thanks for listening!

[@TommyBrothers75]

Not taking a breath before that G5 has been killing me for years! I am so glad you point that out. Really enjoying this series Ken! Thank you sir

[@kentamplin]

My pleasure, Tommy!

[@kellyhiggins4234]

Brad him and his lovely sister dear friends of mine so sad he was such a great guy great memories growing up in our Hood! Happy Holidays to you & yours Ken Blessings 🙏🏻

[@kentamplin]

Same to you!

[@pennwoman]

Wow that’s awesome. Such a loss when the world lost Brad.

[@anthonypeters44]

That is so cool that you knew brad

[@edwardippoliti626]

The live '76 version ,was when the song peaked to it's highest ,in my opinion,but any version you listen to is just incredible .Quite possibly the best Rock singer ,and song ever !!

[@armymomheatherc]

wow Ken...I never really realized how this was done. How they did this was crazy creative for the time they did it. Brad complimented the creativeness of the band well. Clearly he understood his own vocals and knew how to apply that.Merry Christmas Ken. God Bless.

[@kentamplin]

Thanks for the visit! I appreciate the listen.

[@jonhammer1596]

50 years and thought I liked music. After kens vids a few years ago I found out how much I actually loved it more than most anything at all

[@kentamplin]

💜💜💜

[@mikeraz594]

No one had Brad's range and power while still having the good bottom end and weight. So good. He was so musical. Notice he has some harmonic going on like a high tenor and a baritone all at the same time.

[@drumlover1687]

Great analysis as always Ken! This album is one that I'm still in awe of 40+ years later.

[@kentamplin]

Same here!

[@RaymondSolo]

Brad had such power and control over so much range he could do that belt to soft singing (or vice versa) in a way that was almost inhuman! The long sustained voices at the end was for sure a cross-fade of the grouped dry and heavy/long wet reverb return. I believe there’s also a flange effect on that fade out to. That was many times done with two tape machines and a soft intermittent touch on one of the turning reals although Tom loved his gadgets to so it could have been an actual timebaced effect processor.

[@kentamplin]

Thanks for weighing in, Raymond!

[@jennifergibb795]

His voice gives me chills. Amazing vocalist

[@PontusOzzyA]

Brad Delp, true world class singer and one of the best IMO (vocals on Hollyann blew my mind first time I heard it, I think he really bring some power on the higher notes on that one, which you were talking about that he didn't on this one). I like this series, keep it up.

[@kentamplin]

More to come, Pontus Andrén!

[@saveriosalemme5366]

This song is more of a masterpiece than I thought it was. Unbelievable!

[@fbisurveillancevan7479]

How is singing like this just normal conversation? Jesus . . . You're gifted beyond what us mere mortals have.

[@kentamplin]

Thanks for the visit. Rock on!

[@someguyfrommaine]

When I see guys who look like this dude, all I see is.....someone who enjoys their life. Never hear of/seen you before now. I love Brad Delp vox so thats how I found this. Right on brother ✌🏻

[@kentamplin]

Happy to have you here, Joe!

[@heathermiller5765]

Even without all the layers he sounds amazing. Still my favorite singer of all time, though now I get to hear him without all the bells and whistles lol. Listening to it gave me chills and some tears. His voice may not be perfect, but it is angelic. Found myself crying throughout the video though. For some reason his death hits harder now than it did at that time (I was about 17 then). Loved hearing all the many Brads as backing though lol. I hadn't realized it was all him, so definitely fascinating. And that little "oooh-oooh-oooh" before the chorus, I never even noticed cause the guitar drowns it out, sadly. I've been in awe of his voice for years, and even now I am still. I liked hearing you match it too, that's always fun. Great video Ken, even though I couldn't stop crying lol 😊 RIP Brad 💐

[@kentamplin]

Rock on! Thanks for listening! 😀

[@heathermiller5765]

@@kentamplin You too, and you're welcome 😊

[@temzsarignaya128]

Thank you for this video I heard loud and clear what beautiful Brad voice's is, my all time favorite vocalist.

[@MrJada1961]

Back in 1976, When the first Boston album came out. There was no digital, auto tune or sampling. What you hear is naked, completely exposed singing by Brad Delp. I saw him with Beatle Juice and he was incredible. He mastered Paul and John’s voice. They played these very small bars and even High schools. No computers. Nothing to enhance his voice. So when you think for a second that he can be copied, Forget it!!!! Brad Delp got his voice from God himself. I heard the first song off the first Boston album when I was just shy of sixteen.. I jumped on my bicycle and peddled to the record store to buy it. Like so many other artist from my time, The music lives on... Because it was MUSIC!!!!

[@kentamplin]

😀👍

[@maryanndoerf]

Brad’s voice is hauntingly similar to the voice of my dream angel who sometimes visits me from the far away realm of stars and illuminated outer space and occasionally take me for a spin in his ride..put rubys into my hand, and told me I’m protected! Oh whata feeling!!🌎🌌🛸

[@SweepsSlotswithSarah]

Ken describing the first verse: "You really get the intimacy of that feeling." Me watching: Why yes, but it's MORE than a feeling isn't it? 😂 Couldn't resist the joke Ken, in all seriousness though I really enjoy these isolated vocal breakdowns, it really helps one understand all of the different dynamics and nuances in these famous voices that you can't always hear over the studio productions. I suggest doing Steve Perry, Peter Cetera, or Chester Bennington next! It would be interesting to hear you dissect these amazing voices 💯❤

[@kentamplin]

Sarah Allen Reed 😆

[@jeanettenielsen6014]

Bazinga

[@Danhall67]

Boston was, and still is my brother, and I favorite Rock Band! I lost my brother December 15 2013. Listening to Boston now brings back so many Great Memories! The days we’d cruise, and listen to Boston first, then April Wine, to Nazareth then Meatloaf. More Than A Feeling was number 1 in our book!! 2nd Foreplay/Long Time!! Classics!

[@kentamplin]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

[@buffer0179]

Brad Delp.. one of a kind. What a great guy gone way to soon. Thank you for this video. ❤️

[@kentamplin]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@marcehelland6870]

Brad delp is unappreciated he is such a beautiful voice

[@Zapattack321]

You usually get a story from me behind the artist/band when I comment, so here goes. Many moons ago when this album debuted, my buddy sets me up with his girlfriend’s friend. The four of us at the girlfriend’s friend house. She loved this record; we must have listened to it over and over and over 8 or 9 times. Never saw her again after that.

[@kentamplin]

Haha!!

[@FlightTrax-1]

I love the break-down Ken. You make very good points. Brad had a very awesome voice, Tom Scholz was the brain behind all of it as well as great guitar work. The best point that You made here is that Brad put a lot of feeling in this song without belting it. Showing what true artists he and the rest of the band really are. I am a heavy, die-hard Boston fan. Good video. Thank you.