FIRST TIME REACTING TO | BOSTON "MORE THAN A FEELING" REACTION

[@MugnifyRTS]

DAVID BOWIE CLIP: kzbin.infoyQlZdndIzeM

[@bbox5938]

That was a great comment by Bowie.

[@spikebeans9563]

I agree on your Elvin Bishop, he does look similar.

[@patches6309]

Legend has it that notes still echoing thru out the entire universe. Brad Delp could hit notes only dogs can hear.

[@roberormonde]

Hes voice was a blessing

[@johnlackey1244]

Shows what you don’t know. Brad Delp’s voice was just that damn good. No effects. No stacking as you call it. Pure talent .1976 was a magical year. Steve Perry snd Lou Graham also astounded with high crystal clear vocals. No gimmicks.

[@Daiska_Plays]

Yes, his voice was that good. But all stacking means is that it's the studio recording, and layering the same voice multiple times. It's really not intended to say his voice has "help". It's just a produced sound rather than live, and does sound nice, especially for radio or an album.

[@grelch]

Yep. No stacking. No effects apart from reverb. That's just his voice. Rick Beato does a beautiful job breaking the song down piece by piece. Worth warching because it wiill increase your appreciation of the musicianship and engineering. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5-pf6dqqcx1gJI

[@deepdivin]

Layering his voice in post doesn't mean his voice isn't good. It's just what they do to make the vocals sound richer. Everyone knows Brad can do it live, but you'll hear the difference in the vocals. That's the layering, or stacking as this guy's calling it.

[@Rob394401]

I went to there concerts back in the 70's and this sounds exactly like they did then.

[@Not-a-GSD]

Brad’s voice was double tracked with reverb and delay added. That doesn’t take away from Brad’s ability. It adds to the overall sound.

[@jimhammill3584]

It IS his voice. It IS natural. The voice segues into the guitar solo and actually harmonizes with the first guitar chord - that's part of the magic you are hearing. Rick Beato does a masterful job breaking this song down - search "What Makes This Song Great Boston" to find it. But there are no production tricks "goosing" Brad Delp's voice. That's all him. Pure talent. RIP.

[@jasonlmeadows]

There are good songs, great songs, and there there is this song! This is, in my opinion, one of the greatest songs ever recorded. It is definitely in my top 5, maybe even top 3, greatest songs ever.

[@lisal.4498]

Brad Delp had a set of pipes like no other. He could hit it- criminally underrated RIP

[@charliespride2058]

Was 17 in 1976 when this came out. No one sang like him . Drinking with my friends listening to great music. No stacking as you call it. Pure talent. RIP

[@lockandloadlikehell]

Wrong

[@nobhill1991]

Damn straight

[@jmsdeco]

Boston's debut album is a masterpiece from start to finish. One of the greatest albums in music history. It's also one of the biggest selling albums of all time with over 18 million copies sold . Tom Scholz wrote, recorded and produced the album in his basement studio in 1976. Tom also plays all guitars, bass and keyboards on the album as well as designing custom effects (the powersoak, doubler, hyperspace pedal , rockman amplifier) to create the legendary BOSTON guitar sound. The phenomenal Brad Delp does ALL lead and background vocals . Sib Hasian on drums. There is NO doubling of the vocals during the insane high notes. You can hear for yourself if you look up Brad Delp vocals only on YT.

[@antonnym214]

More than a Feeling is from the debut album in 1976. The stacking of the voice is called overdubbing. Brad Delp did all the vocals, and just recorded lead and backing vocals.

[@ChanelStuff]

LOVE this song. When he hits that high note... shivers...❤

[@lisal.4498]

The 70’s had the most diverse music of all time. So much talent - rock, r and b, disco, southern rock, ballads. Everyone loved all types of music. What a time to be alive

[@lisal.4498]

Grew up in the 70’s- music was so diverse so much talent- rock r & b ballads disco southern rock. We had it all. Very blessed

[@jimmyhubbard6681]

Boston's debut album is considered to be the best debut album ever because every song on it was a banger. That's where you should start, their first album and work your through it

[@frankmerris8821]

i concur

[@dranet47]

Agree, and the full version of this song. This one is so clipped.

[@lockandloadlikehell]

Licensed to Ill is the same, soooooo

[@stevegordon7194]

Brad sang this song studio and live , it is his voice no doubt

[@rhondamcbath6279]

This was my #1 band back when I was a young teen about 15-16. The lead singer Brad Delp was the best singer of this era, no one could hit the vocal ranges like this subhuman being. Brad took his life, and it was a real bad feeling throughout Rock community!! RIP MY beautiful friend & brother🎸🎸☮️☮️🎶🎶🎶♾️♾️☯️☯️☯️😶‍🌫️😭 You'll never be forgotten, nor will Boston!!

[@Blueknight1960]

Subhuman? So to you Brad Delp was subhuman? Meaning of subhuman--- failing to attain the level (as of morality or intelligence) associated with normal human beings. b. : unsuitable to or unfit for human beings.------ You might want to rethink your word.

[@rockerforlife194]

I bought the 8 track tape in 1976 or 77 when this came out. Then, graduated to cassette! WOW! High tech! Lmao. This song is nearly as popular today as it was back then. Great song, Great Band! This album in fact, did NOT have 1 bad song on it. All were great! Great job/channel, my Man!

[@lisal.4498]

Best rock vocalist of all time. RIP Brad Delp🙏😊

[@carolpurcell4666]

I’m not sure what you mean by the term “stacking it” with his voice but, this is Brad Delp’s real voice. Absolutely no computer created noise!

[@RockChalk263]

stacking is just doubling up the vocals. Nothing to do with computer created noise as you put it. It's been a technique used for half a century if not longer.

[@Johnniebhoy83]

Bro, Brad could (and did) indeed reach those octaves. He was one of those few rock vocalists who could pull it off. His story is a tragic one. RIP, Brad. Your work lives forever. 🤘🎸

[@alexakl6445]

Yeah, as a kid of the 70s, a teen of the late 70's and early 80's, there were constant great songs coming out. We were so spoiled, that we didn't know how good we had it back then until we get to now when there's very little (in my opinion) worthwhile music. There is some good stuff coming out here and there, but NOTHING compared to then. Great reaction!

[@antonnym214]

When he goes from the very high note during "away" to the very, VERY high note, that's an F#6 to a G6. incredible. Then the guitar blends right in and takes over. That's Brad's real voice, and Auto Tune wasn't invented yet.

[@ChanelStuff]

Did you ever react to Kansas (the band) Carry On (My Wayward Son)? If not, you need to do that one. It's an amazing song that came out in the 70's but was made popular again by the TV series Supernatural. Most of us SPN fans associate the two together now... even me who knew and loved the song before the show was ever a glimmer of a thought.

[@HotItalian1]

70's decade had the most diversity in music then any other decade. IMO 70's music is the best ever.

[@lauracostello3153]

I was a teenager in the late 70's. We were truly blessed with the best music!!!

[@Michelle-gf9bu]

RIP to the great Brad Delp!

[@jimmyhubbard6681]

No, that's his voice

[@charliesusterich8744]

Yes exactly. He didn't do it and said he hated doing it but that's all him. RIP

[@lisalaursen3684]

One of my fav songs. Great riff and vocals. Such a good vibe!

[@donaldnewberne2616]

More than feeling, by Boston was recorded 1975-1976 and released in 1976. The demo was recorded in the lead guitarists basement!

[@sslerlin]

They didnt have auto tune back then..pure talent

[@gogriz3591]

Your best comment "Music was just music back then" TRUE TRUE TRUE!!!

[@lisazaccardimeunier8378]

You've probably heard this song in commercials, movies, it's very well known. Great song!

[@johnfrank3177]

Thanks for reacting to this one. This album dropped in 1976. You have probably heard it before since it has been played countless times since its release. I don't think it's an exaggeration to say that this song is played every day on classic rock stations. A great song for sure. Check out "Foreplay/Long Time" also. Peace.

[@scottvandenham3620]

I think you're on to something about music genres becoming too siloed from each other. Growing up in the 70s/80s, radio stations might have in some cases specialized in one kind of music, but there were so many stations that played whatever the audience and/or the DJ's wanted to play. But, where are the DJ's now? Instead, we have curated playlists that don't expose the listener to something different than what they normally listen to. Maybe that's the niche people like you are filling today? If so, please keep it up.

[@scottvandenham3620]

And to add to that point: if you grew up in a smaller town, the local radio station played EVERYTHING. Music is music.

[@donaldcoffey800]

Give Something About You by Boston a listen, my personal fav

[@stevetanner3019]

Too Much Heaven was 1979, and More Than A Feeling was 1976. Tom Scholz, one of the guitar players and producer did “stack” as you said, or overlaid the vocals, but he also did it to the guitars to give the guitars a guitar choir type of effect. He was a genius in the studio.

[@rpfPMC]

There is a video of More than a feeling with isolated vocals... take a look. Brad Delp is amazing

[@jmoney6900]

As music evolved so did technology which made it easier and cheaper to record and allow for individual play. This allowed more and more artist to get their music out which in my eyes led to a need to categorize them. In addition this opened up the industry for more awards and recognition.

[@haroldjones8023]

This whole album is FIRE 🔥 it was being blasted everywhere you went in 1976 sonic perfection

[@Scottracine68]

Your spot on music is an amalgamation of all culture, genres draw more heavily on deeper cultural topics and may hit you harder.

[@bostonvair]

You must be thinking of Mickey Thomas, the lead vocalist from the Elvin Bishop band (who does bear a resemblance to the late, great Brad Delp of Boston). This song is from Boston's debut album which was released in 1976. Every track on that album is worth reacting to. I'd start with "Foreplay/Long Time" (two tracks that get played together) and "Peace of Mind." This video chops out the second verse of this song. As for Mickey Thomas, if you want to hear how great he is (also), please react to the song "Jane" by Jefferson Starship.

[@jaqathome]

Still a great song! I remember this playing in the halls of my high school. Brad sure had some serious pipes.

[@scottcummins1560]

Yes, Being a teenager in the 70 was AWESOME!! When Rock and Motown was beloved by all. My Favorite is still the Temptations, Best vocal group EVER

[@LA-fz5qw]

You should also look for the isolated vocals for the song that’s all Brad they strip the music away and it’s just him singing

[@LA-fz5qw]

I had to go looking for it because it’s astonishing. Here’s the link and remember this is before autotune way way before auto tune. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3-rd6eAqMeWj8U

[@Hoeech]

No stacking. Just Brad Delp's once-in-a-lifetime voice. Pure talent with astonishing range

[@TexasRose50]

I’m glad you mentioned commercials. When watching tv and seeing a commercial come on, and they are playing old school songs, I laugh to myself and think of y’all when you say “where have I heard that before?” I don’t know about where you live or shop, but in some stores they play old school music. I love it. It sure perks my ears up and makes shopping a little more enjoyable. I grew up listening to all kinds of music. My dad liked Tennessee Ernie Ford(16 Tons), but his favorite singer was Nat King Coke. I remember coming home from grade school and my sister would be watching American Bandstand. That’s where I first heard black artists other than NKC. And when I got older, rushing home on a Saturday(after cleaning houses), to watch American Bandstand and right after watching Soul Train. My mother loved “Little” Stevie Wonder. Such great memories! Back then music wasn’t classified by color. I’m so thankful I was raised to appreciate really good music. I’m sorry music and the artists have changed. Oh, when I was on high school a friend and I went to see the Monkees in concert. Their warm up band was The 5th Dimension! I went crazy! I told my friend that this group was going to be really big one day. And I wasn’t wrong. They gave me goosebumps!! Anyway, I’m a 73 year old white lady that has been listening and music for over 60 years. I’ve lived through the best years of music. I hope you continue your journey through the music of the past. You won’t find any better. Take care and be well.

[@donnaabbato508]

This album just came out when I was in College!!! We played it constantly in our apartment!! 1976!👍👍👍👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️

[@patrickcurran-d4v]

Brings back fond memories of my youth, graduated, summer camping and wearing out the Boston cassette, just flip it an played all day long. drinking by the fire......You are correct that it was a GREAT Time to have the music of the 60's & 70's to grow up with. Time for a whole Boston album listen....

[@tammyjo2570]

Timeless

[@diannaspang51]

Excellent choice.

[@evanirvana500]

Rip brad. There went one of the best voices of an era. This song was the staple of any car ride, blasting it out the open window as loud as you could. That song was the 70s.

[@patrickwilder6492]

Glad I was a teenager when this came out... along with Kansas, Frampton “live”, Pink Floyd, Zeppelin, and about 50 other artists. It was hard to keep up with your music collection. Albums for the house, 8-tracks for the car, then cassettes for both, store bought and home-made. Then to rebuy everything on CD’s only to watch everything go digital !! Our generation paid for the music industry and now it’s mostly free. Enjoy.

[@allhitstaken6200]

I WAS a teenager at that time! I just started high school when this came out in 1976. I was a white trumpet player at a 50% black school and we players all considered ourselves equals in the eyes of the music. There were awesome black musicians and awesome white, and we taught each other our grooves and feelings and it was so magical and so right. My best friend was a black sax player who was just incredible. Unfortunately, you’re right, something happened after that and things “separated “. I wish I could tell you why but I can’t and it’s a real shame.

[@markscarberry8473]

I’m 62 and it truly was the best!!!!!

[@bonniethompson2019]

They are among rock royalty

[@RobertJones-ux6nc]

Although I was not a big Boston fanway back when, this was one of my favorite songs back then. I loved this kind of music no matter who put it out like Earth, Wind, and Fire had some great songs also, same for The Commandores. I taste ranged greatly from Rock, Country, Disco, and many others. ❤

[@seanpatton7406]

MUG, this ENTIRE ALBUM is AWESOME!!! I'm personally someone who doesn't like EVERY SINGLE song on an Album from groups that I love listening too!! This ENTIRE ALBUM though 🤔👍😏🙂😳😎🔥.

[@debrablumrogers5096]

Song came out 1976 💗Great reaction 💗

[@stevenmonte7397]

I was around 8 when this came out. They KILLED IT!!!

[@joymiller338]

1976... and yes, Brad Delp's voice was stacked (layered), especially on background vocals. All vocals including backing harmonies was Delp. BTW, to get a better idea about his voice's quality, tone, texture and range, check out their second album, Don't Look Back... the track "A Man I'll Never Be" is a bit slower paced but remains quintessential Boston. You won't be disappointed. I promise, cross my heart!

[@CH-zu7fn]

Music was music. We listened to everything! Up through the 90s. It was great

[@donaldcoffey800]

Check out Jane by Jefferson Starship, Mickey Thomas is the vocalist!

[@toodlescae]

Is thos dubbed over a live performance or an actual live performance? There really weren't many "music videos" before 1981. As a teenager in the 70's what we considered just music suddenly became pop, country, rock & roll, rock, heavy metal, bubblegum pop, punk rock, alternative, etc.

[@hibhibb5429]

This came out in Sept 1976. This song never gets old. I love watching the video because there is something so awesome about seeing Fran Sheehan (Bass player) rocking out in his own little world. You could see he was feeling the vibe!! Brad Delp is the singer and his voice/sound was Awesome!!! Sadly, he is no longer with us. He died March 2007. RIP Brad. Always Missed and Never Forgotten!

[@robinbeerman4726]

Great song. So many memories. Rip.

[@cherrypickerguitars]

I was born in 1958 - I was buying records for myself by 69/70. It WAS the best of times! Peace

[@debigiroux1811]

❤ Boston and ❤ Brad Delp. RIP

[@patrickflannery198]

I was born mid sixties. It didn't seem music was divided, however, we weren't hearing from a huge amount of people who didn't get their music out. As methods of getting your voice out increased, hip hop finally gets heard. People don't like change, like rock n roll, now with media every style of music seems to share the best of all starting with Aerosmith n Run DMC "Walk this way". I am glad to have witnessed n listened to the expansion to the world music catalog. Great reaction!

[@sophiebergeron3051]

I was in high school when that album came out! Everybody in school had it! Amazing song...to me the best rock song ever!

[@robcolditz7000]

You are correct about music changing into a contrived industry, from the free flowing industry it once was. I graduated high school in 1982 (Philly), so I was in the right age group to observe the change. It began slowly in 1986 with Aerosmith/Run DMC, then picked up steam. You should watch "Number 1 Songs of Each Month" for the 80's. The change is very noticeable.

[@keepgrindingup7661]

When you hear the ice attracts it's just his singular voice soaring above the stratosphere control and power that just keeps coming this guy never lets off the gas

[@markpinkstaff2287]

When Boston hit it was HUGE, we had never heard anything like it ….

[@tatushhimekuro]

Hahaha🎉 i love this song so much❤

[@Quicksilver51]

You're spot on Mugs, this was the official video and the sound was studio produced and dubbed over the concert film. No stacking though just a bit of reverb and sustain. His voice did really have that range and power.

[@ThistleAndSea]

That whole debut cd of theirs was really, really good. 🙂

[@delscoville]

I was 9 when that album came out, and first time hearing it, I figured it was a new age in music. (not new age music, but a new age has just begone, as in a new level that all bands will have to try and reach) Honestly, I miss the Motown black music. Much of rock-n-roll came from black influence, BTW. I do listen to nearly everything, though. But this song is one of the best produced songs in history. What makes that even more amazing is it was produced in Tom Sholz' basement. It taken like 5 years. Imagine, this song was in his head in the 1960s!

[@famat161]

It was as good as you can imagine.

[@bach5150]

there were a lot of genres in the 70's as well. and ALL of it was on the radio at the same time. on the same stations on the same day. very diverse selection of music on the radio in the 70's. from disco to KISS to Van Morrison to Carole king to jim croce and a ton of other artists who didn't really do the same thing. later on in the decade FM radio started to really blossom and stations became a bit more centralized on their formats. they all starting leaning towards catering to certain audiences more. and as time went on...rock music REALLY started to splinter off into a myriad of sub-genres as well.

[@kevinehle6637]

Great reaction. I do agree with you in that music did start to break off into more snd more genres back in those days as more and more artists came along with different styles.

[@andydanko7074]

Boston was its own genre !

[@bostonvair]

BTW, you are so right in your observations about the fragmentation of music genres, that took hold in the 1980s. I'm not sure if the segregation aspect was intentional, but it definitely was an effect of the separation of genres.

[@valerie4286]

Mugs, I was 16 when this album debuted, and it was the record that everyone had! I think your observation of the 70's being the best time for music! We were just coming out of the serious segregation of the 60's trying to break in a new and different way from our parents, and we had all of the musical genius of the 60's to piggyback off of. Also the synth and punk sounds hadn't become mainstream yet. I do believe in some way that disco and rap music started separating people again, because there were those who didn't like either. I love having had the teenage experience in the 70's because live music has never been the same. Nothing wrong with technology, but we had pure real talent and bands needed to pull off the sound live, not just in the studio. As always love your take on music and reactions!

[@gregorylensegrav208]

One of the best vocalist ever no stacking dude

[@sues4239]

This song - you crank it up LOUD in the car!

[@DanielCoggins-sm5hg]

I'm from Flint MI. and witnessed 1st hand all 60s, 70s and 80s music. Much of it live from Joe Lewis arena, Pontiac Silverdome, Pine Knob, IMA Arena and many other local venues. Your reaction was pretty sweet. I really enjoy black people appreciating white bands because at that time there were still racial tensions but we knew our love for our country could overcome racial and cultural divisions. The music really reflected this and brought people together. Try Golden Country from REO Speedwagon. Best ever!

[@karenmikalofsky5287]

This song is sure to get me moving every time! 🔥

[@roccaclassico9028]

This is the first track on their debut album. Every song on that album is FIRE! I recommend "Foreplay/Long Time", "Smokin'", and "Hitch a Ride" next.

[@andimetrum]

I love how you got “more than a feeling’” right before the first verse hit. Great moment!! This is one of the best pop rock songs of all time.

[@bobmarsh6915]

It was so great 70s and 80s you could see three bands and get a shirt for 30 bucks great time to grow up

[@Leonardo1963ify]

We called it ROCK

[@petercocolla2759]

Best Debut album of all time not a bad song on it.

[@randomsasquatchwithwifi4090]

The concert was dope.

[@hthe620110]

I believe this came out in 78. Brad Delp is one of the best singers ever.

[@MN_Cozy]

The splitting was when radio died…. Young people could pick their playlist rather than radio playing a wider variety of music… also because if radio we heard sings from previous generations once in a while an oldie was played… the 79’s were fantastic I wish I would have known his special it was ❤️

[@chha6439]

Marianne was his cousin they made love and she got up and walked away. Sad but that’s what it was. I grew up with this music. I graduated in 1979 so yeah this is 70s music man. I used to listen to this in my 1970s Chevelle FS 454. Don’t have that no more.

[@geneschweiss4872]

Too much Heaven by the The Bee Gee's was in 1979

[@srt8rocketship241]

Yes , Boston is the literal form of guitar hero. Hitch A Ride next.

[@brettb.345]

Great observations!

[@80srocker67]

Brad had a Great Voice and was way ahead of his time. Rip

[@sheilasophiea2589]

I wish artists would come back to this music

[@jeffh3170]

One of the most wicked singers of the 70s. Easily! I WAS a teenager growing up in that era. lol J