Making Records with Eric Valentine - Smash Mouth - "All Star" with Greg Camp

In this video, I discuss the enduring popularity of the song "All Star" by Smash Mouth and do a full production deconstruction with Greg Camp

[@ericvalentine5082]

Hello All!! Welcome to the debut episode of "Making Records"!! This deep dive into the song "All Star" was really fun and took over an hour to get through everything so will definitely get your fill of All Star, if you haven't already :)

[@Generalbhammond]

Time flies. Here's what I remember about this song . . . 1) Gregs very small recording set up in his Nor Cal garage and the album was done, he was irritated Interscope asked for a "hit" and told me "I'm going to add everything expected, scratching, hand claps...and played me parts of it." 2) The ride to LA, to bring it to record company... as he started to talk about it, before playing it for me, I said " don't talk just play it" after I said some form of " wow, thats going to do what they wanted it to do, sure hit" 3) While in the studio visiting, not knowing the song You asked " can anyone whistle, and me blowing it on the group hand clap too. 4) It charted so well, they wouldn't release the next song, also a bit irritating but one of those obvious blessings with a rash. 5) Being at Disney world, Harwell cracking jokes not Mickey approved and Greg laughing saying " oh well, we never asked to be a family band" 6) filming the video at Universal, by the leave it to beaver house, Mc G and joy riding a Golf cart. The stories go for miles and the memories and adventures are a wonderful bi product of you and Greg's chemistry. Super fun to revisit. hellz yez broz Brett

[@CalGTR]

Really, really appreciate the walk-through/deep dive. Great song, brilliantly realized. Thanks to Eric and the band for allowing us to peek behind the curtain a bit. I'll be paying rapt attention to anything Eric posts on this channel!

[@paulallen6849]

Thanks Eric, have really enjoyed your contribution to music (and other forums, videos etc). I'm really excited about you starting your own channel.

[@vicesquadpunk]

Eric Valentine God Bless you brother... as a guitarist, writer and producer from London UK, I am absolutely in awe of your creativity and passion for making unique, detailed and interesting recorded experiences. I found hardly anything about you in recent years, so your new channel and top quality content is absolutely mind blowing for me. Much love and respect ✊🙂 x

[@snippletrap]

Eric did you have anything to do with Grace Potter's version of "I'd Rather Go Blind"? That song sounds amazing. It is criminally underappreciated.

[@pmcgb]

This is like behind the scenes of the creation of the internet.

[@davelewis3740]

The amount of insights per episode into how a great producer thinks is astounding.

[@douglaspinsak1246]

Amazing to see how much goes into excellence.

[@johnmerrifield1047]

What I notice in the song more clearly now is there is a unique way that it sounds like a record that is stuck repeats. It does it with the drums sometimes and sometimes the guitar notes repeat the same couple of notes, as if they're stuck in a short loop before going on to repeat the entire loop/phrase.

[@zach1113]

Two legends. Greg Camp is a great songwriter.

[@shweetdude543]

Rest in peace Steve, your voice will ring on forever

[@Md2802]

Thank you both for giving us such a fantastic deep-dive into this piece of music history.

[@ExplicableCashew]

And here I am, unironically watching an All Star video

[@artemyeden]

на этой же мысли себя словил и начинал хохотать, когда начинал играть весь микс

[@Eventual420]

The MOST detailed breakdown of a mix I’ve ever had the pleasure to watch. Learned SO much. Exceptional. Thank you!

[@johnmerrifield1047]

I have a Mosrite copy and I love it. I couldn't imagine how great it would be to have a real one. Great choice for a vintage sound putting flat wound strings on it. Reminds me of John Lennon's sound - he put thick flatwound 11s on his guitar.

[@grampageoff]

This channel is incredible and I can't believe it's free. Thank you so much, Eric! I can't wait for more.

[@froloffanton]

I’ve always loved the double tracked stereo bass track in the chorus, kinda surprised it isn’t present here. Always thought of it as one of those crazy EV tricks to make choruses stand out, and have used it myself too. Please dust off those T-Ride master tapes and show us an example of those supernatural harmonies and gated rhythm guitars (which have now become an industry standard, you were so much ahead of the curve)

[@gordongurley3982]

Yeah, I recall that the original mix had double tracked bass in the choruses.

[@buhlir]

This was just simply awesome! I never would have thought I could have got see in this song. what a great gift. so awesome

[@LeonTodd]

This is one of the best videos like this I've ever seen. Can't wait to see more Eric!

[@reesbroomfield-mixingandpr8449]

So glad you decided to do this. Have gained some conceptual gems from you’re videos with Gregg wells already. Thanks from the uk!

[@NicChampagne]

Just learned you produced/mixed Third Eye Blind's first album, I LOVE the way that album sounds and am now listening to other records you mixed/produced just to hear more of your work. In that search I just discovered your channel and can not wait to listen to each episode. THANK YOU FOR MAKING THESE VIDEOS!

[@AhrenField]

Thanks so much, Eric! Your productions are incredible and really being the songs to life! Hope to work with you one day!

[@georgenelson9038]

This was awesome, thanks so much to both of these guys. Would LOVE to see a similar video of any track on the original Third Eye Blind record...!

[@johnbowman3630]

You da man, Eric! I just got into the Nickel Creek album for the first time, mind blown dude. Seriously unreal bluegrass fusion record.

[@spost26]

This is amazing- so appreciative of your time and willingness to share!

[@CalGTR]

Oh yes, I subscribed the SECOND I saw this channel launched. Looking forward to any and all content Eric wishes to share with us. He's a BRILLIANT recordist and producer.

[@markspencer171]

Excellent. 2 Pro's. Great track. Kick arse production. Keep em coming !

[@durab4593]

best deconstruction mix ever . thanks !!

[@noiseinthebasement8139]

Cool session. Really enjoyed this one, EV. Thanks!

[@anothermemusic]

Anything from the brilliant 3EB Red album please and thank you. The way you locked the bass groove with the drums is just a thing of perfection! Looking very much forward to this series.

[@StayFreshMyFriends]

dude im still waiting for him to do this. PLEASE ERIC

[@anothermemusic]

@@StayFreshMyFriends knowing how big a$$ Stephen Jenkins is, I would imagine it would have something to do with Stephen and potential legal issues. Since Stephen secretly claimed ownership of 3EB behind his band members back....

Man, you gave us one of the biggest memes ever. We owe you big time.

[@GodsOfAudio]

Been watching all your videos these past few months! Thank you so much for them! Really enjoying my MPDI-4 too so thanks for that!!

[@danknittel1250]

Love these videos! Been watching them back to back. Would love to see some of your insights on the Taking Back Sunday tracks you've worked on =)

[@jorgenlandhaug663]

Eric and Greg;)Great watch.would love to see you guys talk about waste and fallen angels from the same record✌️

[@niekdriesschen3376]

fucking awesome, watching this is a 100 times better then going to school!

[@TobyEllis]

Thanks for sharing. I'm a big fan of your work and I'm super grateful you're making these videos.

[@lamusicmixer]

killer idea, Eric. we appreciate your time!

[@andrewbyers5470]

Glad this channel happened. Its cool to see your reactions as you remember.

[@run4buck]

This is amazing!! Thank you so much for sharing this Eric!

[@markbeling3330]

Absolute Genius!! What a great video and Channel. Thank you Mr Valentine 👊

[@strangemobius]

Chorus Echo makes everything better.

[@justin_gosselin]

This channel makes me so happy.

[@jimdavignon]

Thanks for sharing Eric. Love the idea for the channel and the dialog. Please keep them coming! New subscriber.

[@Kryptospotted]

Boy am I glad those hand claps were left out. My life would have turned out real different. What is this, "Forget Me Nots"?

[@roundbadge69]

Fantastic! thank you Eric.looking forward to more...

[@johnmerrifield1047]

Great video guys - thanks! I learned a lot from this!

[@peddlebreaker]

Amazing, so much great stuff and info to take on board, thanks!

[@nowthatswhaticallmusic8973]

Can you PLEASE do walkin on the sun? The production on that song is so so goooood

[@donalobroin1775]

Would love to hear some Euphoria Morning!!!!!!

[@Journeymanlive]

ohhh yes !!

[@PluginAlley]

This was fantastic, thanks for doing this!

[@ChasetheDay]

Such an incredible video, love the insight!

[@BigHairyGuitars]

Geez Eric, where you 12 years old when you produced all of these records! Or do you just never age. BTW, thanks for doing this, you rock.

[@molem348]

Was about to write exactly the same thing but thought I'd check the comments first! He must have drunk the Elixir of Youth..... :-)

[@damienlott]

@@singsangsungdrum wtff? 66?

[@BigHairyGuitars]

@@singsangsungdrum He's roughly 50. He mentioned it in another interview

[@taopagan]

Great fun, super interesting, thanks!

[@thomaswilson6484]

Awesome Eric, thank you!

[@johnvcougar]

51:43 The epitome of a hook! Classic!

[@benediktschlereth6070]

What a cool Video! Great insights and very inspiring, keep it coming :)

[@jstek9133]

This is so awesome

[@Temu69recordsdotcom]

WHOA 24:09 you baby - ronettes.

[@declanwhite]

amazing. kinda expected a bro-hug at the end haha

[@jwreturn]

GC I'm a Morning Comes fan too, Astro Lounge is great

[@jwreturn]

Car wash, too funny (listening again)

[@antoniorobbins6768]

Truly Unbelievable! Keep making vlogs - PLEASE

[@unfortunate2565]

So underrated channel!

[@jrmintz1]

Hi Eric, thanks for doing this video - it's fascinating. If I heard you correctly, you said you had a tube 47 on the kick six feet away? Is that right? How was it positioned? Thanks.

[@VicHightaian]

the SNL skit lol

[@johndcx]

Cool☺️ I really think the analog sound made if feel better and helped,people don’t know what it is but they just feel it,the vibe.. Also sounds like a gretch guitar as one of those clean clanggy guitars?

[@TheZooropaBaby]

Neil Cicirerga/Lemon Demon should work with Eric now

[@AnthonyNatoli]

Any TBS videos? Thanks for doing these they're really helpful and amazing.

[@SocialGore]

Are you holding Greg there against his will?

[@MV-es3sk]

I would love to know how he gets all those different microphones in phase!?

[@Rgdonaire_07]

Jon sudano joined the chat

[@DavidLindes]

This is kinda random, but... is it possible you were a drum teacher on a little curved section of street in the middle of a well known university town on the west coast (being vague lest the details would be doxing you, though I could easily be more specific), circa... mid 1980s? And you had an infinity mirror for your band? I randomly think of you when I see infinity mirrors, and then also I did when "The Daily Doug" (Doug Helvering) did a video about a "Black Page" -- which I seem to recall you mentioning, though perhaps a different one than he was reviewing? (I recall it referring to Moby Dick, I thought... though for Doug, it's a Zappa thing; perhaps I just mixed it up?) Anyway, if that was you, hi. :) No idea if you'd remember me, even if it was you, and it's fine if you don't, but... the memory got me curious, and I attempted to look you up, and... I think I might have the right person. :)

[@ryanmorrisonline]

Eric you look so much like Nikki Sixx

[@rtosborne4]

666th like 😈

[@BarnacleButtock]

I cannot believe I don't know who Greg Camp is.

[@fullalbums5675]

Thank you for your videos, but please make your voice louder, you know, with compressors and stuff

[@jrhager84]

Does anybody know who mastered this album??? I can't find it anywhere!

[@devinweitz8215]

jrhager84 He did

[@NorthernSkiesMusic]

what is that verb plugin??

[@andresthomas4389]

May the 4th be with You 😈

[@Blucrystalman]

Where can I download the Pro Tools session

[@hb3393]

holy shit your teeth are so white

[@hb3393]

maybe i just notice this because I'm english

[@pappyprimetime7510]

I cannot believe we, as a species, are so stupid that we find smash mouth appealing.