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@joemcneff2521

3 жыл бұрын

lol Why does he show us his worst pedals?

Rest in peace to the absolute greatest to ever do it. There will never be another Steve Albini.

@dpclerks09

8 күн бұрын

💔

@foefafee

4 күн бұрын

Didn’t know one of my favorite video essayists had such good taste. I’ve been going back to these old Albini videos this week

RIP Steve. You will never be forgotten. You are a true legend.

@dpclerks09

8 күн бұрын

LEGENDS NEVER DIE 💔

RIP Steve. You were a true fucking legend. Thanks for all the soundtracks to my youth

@dpclerks09

8 күн бұрын

💔

20:43 "if they are doing something that I don't get, my first impulse should not be to change things" - a very mature concept I wish more engineers understood.

@jonunderscore

Жыл бұрын

I wish more people understood it in all walks of life

@Overlorddz

6 ай бұрын

Absolutely! Most engineers are just all about the theory THEY think works well and none other. Which is stupid because engineering is all about hearing and nobody's ear hears the same really.

It just occurred to me that Steve Albini is wearing a beanie in this video. Steve Al-Beanie. That just occurred to me.

@danieladams8085

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah he could do a side project making albini wear

@shadcovert1160

4 жыл бұрын

Oh wow. What a fun occurance. I wonder what it means.

@technicoloursound2115

4 жыл бұрын

Illuminati confirmed

@scottend5239

3 жыл бұрын

@@shadcovert1160 Beanies are good.

@mjrleaguesweetie

3 жыл бұрын

Great job man

This man changed the way I play music and shaped my taste for weird, off-putting, and above all, natural sounds. Most people who have something “magic” are working off a lighting-in-a-bottle, brief stroke of genius, and then spend their career chasing that high point; Steve had something truly magic, but rather than some nebulous fluke, it was completely quantifiable, an inhumanly comprehensive knowledge and mastery of every aspect of his craft. RIP to an absolute legend, and one of the best to ever do it.

RIP. ❤I’ll put on a Shellac LP and dedicate it to Steve. ❤

5:38 "That's a really nice compressor..." Steve says, and points to some unidentifiable lil' box - and I'm like: "yeah, but WTF is it called?" ... and then I realize it's actually called "Really Nice Compressor" 😄

@AshleyPomeroy

2 жыл бұрын

On the positive side they're still affordable, because no-one knows that they're called!

@McDoinky

7 ай бұрын

They are! Looking to get one for myself soon

@danieldevine8588

8 күн бұрын

FMR Audio RNC

You can see how passionate he really was about music. One of the greatest to ever do it! RIP

@EarthQuakerDevices

11 күн бұрын

Truly! ❤️

I met Steve at a Big Black/Head Of David gig at the Archway Club, across the road from the Hacienda in Manchester, back in 1986 (I think) when I was in the crowd bootlegging both bands. Steve was standing in the crowd waiting for Head Of David to come on and I got him to introduce them at the beginning of my tape! I asked him if it was OK for me to tape Big Black and he didn’t give a shit! In fact, when Big Black took the stage he gave me and my mate a shout out because we’d travelled from Glasgow down to Manchester just to catch his band! A real, no-bullshit dude!

@front2427

3 жыл бұрын

priceless, a great memory for you.

@chrisparker5278

2 жыл бұрын

Two clubs no longer with us, but there is still a rock club under the arches

@SRNF

2 жыл бұрын

Please ask Steve if you can upload the bootleg somewhere to share. He is easy to reach via Electrical Audio.

@the-np4mr

Жыл бұрын

@@SRNF I'd burn the tape if I was op, just because it seems funny

I got to shake Steve's hand in Portland, oregon, and tell him he was the reason I played guitar. He was super humble and went to get me a shirt. Too bad they were all out. But it really didn't matter because that Shellac show blew us all away. Thanks to the earthquaker for keeping this spirit of music alive.

@EarthQuakerDevices

Жыл бұрын

Thats awesome! Cheers :)

@stylinghead

6 ай бұрын

Was that like 97?

@Overlorddz

6 ай бұрын

I met him in The Hague in 2019 and he was indeed super kind and easygoing!

I love that Albini just refers to Rapeman as "the band I was in at the time"

@suzramuse

4 жыл бұрын

Were they really popular, too? I went to school with Steve - but since I didn't know about Big Black at the time - I first saw him in Rapeman. He gave me a Rapeman t-shirt (really, Hillary!) and in order to wear it to work I just put black duct tape over the "e". Thanks for the t-shirt, man.

@Oldmotherhell

4 жыл бұрын

I remember he got so much grief for that name, especially in the UK

@mookie2637

4 жыл бұрын

@@Oldmotherhell Notably from Peel, although he kept playing the band on his show, IIRC.

@Clairebee

3 жыл бұрын

I have a Rapeman tattoo (The vaccumes). It's hard to explain to most people to which I usually say "It's an album cover". I still love it though, as Rapeman is probably my favorite Albini Project and one of my top post-hardcore albums of all time.

@aseriesoftriangleswecalltr6065

3 жыл бұрын

Rapeman were only known to few. They were not popular.

I’ve never heard the better description of the guy who owns all the nice mics as “blues lawyer”

@admbrnk3665

5 жыл бұрын

Matthew Dabson yeah that is perfect

@hunterthompson2206

5 жыл бұрын

Would make a good band name - Blues Lawyer!

@ElephantTusks

5 жыл бұрын

It’s a very common term. It’s generally geared more towards collectors of high end and/or vintage guitars. Generally the kind of individual who can’t play worth shit or does a few generic blues riffs. This equates to owning multiple high end and/or vintage instruments that rarely if ever get played. They feel entitled due to their income despite lack of musicianship and need. I’ve included a link to an example below. kzread.info/dash/bejne/dH1mssZxeNrRccY.html

@EarthQuakerDevices

5 жыл бұрын

I believe the term dates back to 2011

@itchyvinyl

5 жыл бұрын

Yes! Love that term. Haha It’s been thrown around here (SF) since the mid 2000’s. Rich business stiffs buying up all the vintage guitars to decorate their man-cave.

Lets be honest, this is the one we all wanted to see from the beginning

@EarthQuakerDevices

5 жыл бұрын

yeah I think I may have seen some requests...

"It's worth whatever some blues lawyer is willing to pay for it." Blues lawyer. That's genius.

@johneeeemarry34

6 ай бұрын

It’s not genius it’s a widely used generic insult often made by people in the music industry who are actually wealthier than lawyers…to be fair to Steve he’s made some great records, unlike some KZreadrs who haven’t, yet use the term while uploading generic blues content..

Steve: If a piece of equipment doesn't prove absolutely versatile, we'll just get rid of it. Also Steve: These are definitely the worse pedals ever, check these out your gonna love them. This was a great video, I really enjoyed it.

@thenear1send

3 жыл бұрын

Hilarious because the first thing I thought when he said that was "BS!" I appreciate the concept, I really do, and I dont believe he doesn't purge stuff, but there's no way a bunch of unused junk isnt lying around that, or any, studio. It's just the nature of the business.

@econogate

2 жыл бұрын

That was the best setup of all time! I enjoyed it! He had me rolling!

@torontotonto6189

2 жыл бұрын

@@thenear1send i think he meant if you have bunch of mics or like for example pedals that sound the same then why have bunch of them and not just 1that is the best

@noesunyoutuber7680

2 жыл бұрын

Gotta have a little fun in your life.

@homeslicerecordstv8688

Жыл бұрын

ok ok but the sound go round is awesome total spacemen 3 trem sound

I really like the attitude of Steve Albini and he seems humble. He seems proud of his accomplishments without being full of himself. I´ve experienced alot of musicians and sound engineers being full of themselves and egotistical. This guy would give a noise project, a singer/song writer with one instrument or a grand arena rock band the same respect. A respectable master of his craft.

@moritzlienhard273

5 жыл бұрын

gotta love him.

@MrKylederp

5 жыл бұрын

Nothing worse when an engineer doesn't give a shit about you or your music!

@scottstalcup4453

5 жыл бұрын

A lot of folks from the Chicago scene way back when might disagree with that. I got no dog in this race, but in You Weren't There, he seems to bag on a lot of folks.

@allaboutdatGDA

5 жыл бұрын

Kyle Ganger nothing better than an engineer that doesn’t see himself as the producer of the music he is recording.

@doitnowvideosyeah5841

5 жыл бұрын

When he was younger, like many geniuses, ( genii?) he was arrogant as all fuck. Age does help with humility...

Me: "ooh! This will be exciting!" *Clicks video* *First line in* "Nothing excites me."

@vinyldiary6664

4 жыл бұрын

LOLOL

@eronackerman565

4 жыл бұрын

Hah, yeah great opening quote

@ihrstinkt100

4 жыл бұрын

Albini is a really smart and honest guy. Love listening to him

@ihrstinkt100

4 жыл бұрын

👌

@michael.davides

3 жыл бұрын

This really needs to be the top comment

The sound insulation at Electrical Audio is frustratingly effective. I used to live in the neighborhood and I'd always perk my ears when I walked by just to see if I could hear anything interesting. Not a peep. It was impressive and frustrating.

@MKRocker2012

5 жыл бұрын

Well to be fair you should never really hear anything coming out of a competently designed studio.

@pupupupupuberty

5 жыл бұрын

@@MKRocker2012 incorrectttttttt

@TheLamech777

5 жыл бұрын

@@pupupupupuberty It all just depends on the building, design and how much money you have available

@wilhelmvg9978

4 жыл бұрын

MKRocker94 wrong

@aholder4471

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheLamech777 And how loud they're playing

you know what, steve did age really well. just like his work

@johnsmith-so5do

5 жыл бұрын

NAPLAVA that surprises me too, I last saw him on that foo fighters doc of city’s.

@bonhamhouse1169

5 жыл бұрын

That’s just luck.

@kingtrance6826

5 жыл бұрын

@ Bonham House No that’s genes.

@officialnaplava

5 жыл бұрын

King Trance lucky genes

@galleryofrogues

4 жыл бұрын

Italians seem to age well

Hey EQD, thanks for using my footage and crediting me from that basement studio tour soooo long ago.

@EarthQuakerDevices

5 жыл бұрын

Thank YOU

@brettsparks9000

5 жыл бұрын

Hey man, Imagine my surprise when I saw you appear herein. Very cool.

@brettsparks9000

5 жыл бұрын

I was taken aback, seeing you and that footage. Cool. Best.

RIP brilliant, funny and kind Steve Albini!

I hope they can keep the studio running in honor of Steve. RIP my friend

He's such a pure dude. So intelligent, so knowledgeable, a nerd in the best way possible, such an artist without any pretension. Love it, pure Midwest humility. Steve Albini is a national treasure.

Young Steve Albini sounds just as disinterested as the current one. Thats just awesome, he's never changed! And I think its the laid back attitude that allows him to take mixes systematically.

I love that he not only wears coveralls to work, but he has a pocket full of screwdrivers and pens and his company's logo silk screened on the coveralls.

@Darwinist

9 күн бұрын

You know he really approaches his work as "work" when you seem him and you honestly don't know if he's about to record a killer album or change the gearbox fluid on a 1978 Peterbilt semi.

This guy is a wealth of information. I love hearing informed people talk about their craft.

Last song of last shellac album is called "I don' fear hell". Incredible... Thanks for the heaven you tried to build , the integrity, and the inspiration you gave to us.

the thought that went into the architecture of this studio is stunning

i just love the fact, that steve used the term "blues lawyer"

I didn't know this much encyclopedic knowledge could fit inside one person's brain. What a goddamn legend Steve is.

"Medusa's Nest" and "Blues Lawyer". Gold!!

this could have been so much longer, and i would have happily watched it all

@cmousdale

5 жыл бұрын

he needs his own netflix series… I could watch them all!

Big RIP to a legend that will live on through his passion.

I can hear the sound of all the things he mentions doubling in price on Reverb ☺️

@EarthQuakerDevices

5 жыл бұрын

haha yep

@Mrpsblobsoflowendmung

5 жыл бұрын

So true I used buy up every interfax harmonic percolator for cheap anywhere I could find them The last few years astronomical . I still have 2 working so fingers crossed lol

@kirkdecker6228

5 жыл бұрын

@@Mrpsblobsoflowendmung You lucky bastard.

@Bhatt_Hole

5 жыл бұрын

It's already happening, I think. That compressor is now being listed at nearly $200.

@Big_Old_Bondy

5 жыл бұрын

Reverb practically always want retail value for gear that's a few years old. I never buy on there

waiting on that Michael Gira episode knowing he'll never let it happen

@lukeblue2089

5 жыл бұрын

I didn't know I wanted this until you mentioned it

@cloudedleopardeffects5010

3 жыл бұрын

That would be so good

@robertrossignol4445

3 жыл бұрын

The problem is Michael doesn't own a studio. When it's time to make an album he just rents a studio out and nearly goes bankrupt. Literally, he's talked about it.

Rest in peace Steve. Really enjoyed your work and will continue to do so forever or until I’m dead

@EarthQuakerDevices

11 күн бұрын

Truly One of a kind!☝️

I had the privilege to record at Electrical Audio back in November, it was the best experience I've ever had recording music. That place is magical.

@BenedictHarris

5 жыл бұрын

Wow NICE.

@tednruth453

6 ай бұрын

Cool as eggs

Rest in peace to the man! Rewatching this because this is one of my favorite videos!

this Show Us Your Junk series is simply the best thing on KZread, I enjoy watching these episodes so much. Thank you EarthQuaker!

@EarthQuakerDevices

5 жыл бұрын

aww, that's great to hear Federico, thank you for watching!

I could watch a Steve Albini episode once a week.

What a man! Thank you so much EQD for making this

@EarthQuakerDevices

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!

This utilitarian approach to music and the equipment is to be admired ... Could listen to him talk all day.

I could listen to Steve Albini for days. Rest in Power, you absolute legend.

watching this helped today. thank you

@EarthQuakerDevices

11 күн бұрын

Glad to hear it! You’re welcome! May he RIP!

I don't know why, but I can listen to this guy all day, what a charming a peaceful man he is.

@Starch1b2c3d4a

5 жыл бұрын

Elvis Gordillo right

@mairinger80

5 жыл бұрын

You can watch hours of Steve on youtube - there is also a 6 hrs all-analog recording session with him... setting up the tape machine alone takes an hour or so ;-)

@suzramuse

4 жыл бұрын

Big Black made me feel peaceful.

How could anyone have anything but the most love and respect for Steve Albini!... No matter what kind of music you make!!! His consideration for the bands music and to not try to make every album the Steve Albini album is admirable to say the least. I wish every engineer had similar ethics.

Oh god this was worth it just for the “worst pedals” alone! Legend!!

@brianarguello7576

5 жыл бұрын

The FUsion jaZZ fuzz pedal had me crying

@davidjameschamberlain

3 жыл бұрын

@@brianarguello7576 the ModernFusion was an Ibanez soundtank

Think this is about the tenth time I’ve watched this in the last year.

@EarthQuakerDevices

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching all of these and for all the nice comments! We appreciate you. Glad you are enjoying everything!

RIP Steve.

I was around 17 when I heard Big Black for the first time. I’m 54 now and I have to say they left a lasting impression on me. Raw and in your face for sure

Jesus. An up and coming engineer could learn A LOT from just this video. Thank you, Steve. Thank you for leaving us with this as your legacy. Countless people have learned and will continue to learn from you for eternity. Rest in Peace. Say hey to Kurt for us!

I love how simple and raw this video feels. Mr. Albini doesn't seem to have much direction; instead, it kind of feels like I'm just hanging out with him and talking shop. Very cool.

"I have three pachinko machines. They're all broken." Steve/10

Joseph Christ! This is one of the best videos I've seen on youtube. Just a masterclass in ethics and open mindedness and not allowing your work or ego to define you. You can tell he is both incredibly academically knowledgeable and completely unpretentious and focused on the work at hand! Truly inspiring

Is it me or does he just seem full blown genuine without the bullshit ego? Thank you so very much Steve for the work you have given! Cheers!!!!!

You have to do one with Sunn O))), especially since they recorded their last album in Steve's studio

I like how he doesnt really interfere with the bands sound. Just recording them the best way possible.

In case some of you don't know Albini doesn't charge artists points, he only charges a day rate. That means his studio is constantly just breaking even for him and he doesn't make much money, at all.

@kenclarke5966

6 ай бұрын

Sorry what is points?

@gumbilicious1

Ай бұрын

@@kenclarke5966 a percentage of album sales

One of the best engineers/producers out there.

@bradmodd7856

4 жыл бұрын

one of the best "unproducers" ...if you want your band to sound "unproduced" call Steve

@bradmodd7856

6 ай бұрын

the ONLY guy that can take a band into an expensive studio and make a record that sounds like it is recorded in a garage

So I guess it turns out Steve Albini is in the top 10 most legit people to ever live

Man I grew up with your music: Shellac Rapeman Big Black Pixies Nirvana Nine Inch Nails PJ Harvey McLusky Weedeater Om Mono Labradford Man or Astro-man? The Jesus Lizard You are responsible for 80% of the music I've listened to three to four years ago. I still receive delight from your production work. The way you process your drums, especially and metallic-sounding guitars.

@Richmondthefish

5 жыл бұрын

You forgot Bush :)

@1985cactus

5 жыл бұрын

He didn't record NIN

@samuelmorse784

5 жыл бұрын

Bush, Jawbreaker, Slint

@bigdog517

5 жыл бұрын

www.electricalaudio.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=1458 Seems Steve did work with NIN

@user-hv8ye4kf2q

5 жыл бұрын

Fucking kyuss man

One of my biggest KZread wishes just came true. Thank you, EQD.

@EarthQuakerDevices

5 жыл бұрын

sure thing, thanks for tuning in!

I don’t regret much in life. But I regret selling that Sovtek Amp Head.

I’ve been waiting for this since I found out about the series! Thank god for Steve Albini

loved being in that studio! it was truly awesome being able to play with everything

Rest In Peace Steve. You gave us so much amazing music that i hold very dear to my heart.

$10m net worth and he still has to work in a garage to keep the lights on. Stay strong Steve.

This was the first thing I thought of when I heard. RIP 😞

@EarthQuakerDevices

11 күн бұрын

A true legend may he RIP!

I deleted my comments by accident. But just pointed out that it was some gossips in Brazil early 00’s when the “1000 hurts” came out, about Shellac has refused to play in Brazil because the quality of the gears it wasn’t appropriate or something like that. In 2008 they came to Brazil and that revels untrue. They o played a lot of shows in small venues, playing with super modest gears in some small cities and for free in some cases. Super nice dudes and down to earth. Enormous respect from them!

Only guy who can make a soundproofed room work while wearing a lav mic.

Free Steve Albini Masterclass!!! Thanks for this GEM, EQD. I'm gonna go buy one of your pedals now :)

Steve is my favorite engineer/"producer". No one else gets the clean rawness that he does. And unlike a lot of other people that produce their own music he also knows how an album should be mastered. It's just a shame when someone gets him to engineer their album and then they go and get it mastered too loud. But Shellac's albums are incredibly awesome to listen to with the volume turned up. And "Pod" by The Breeders is, in my opinion, one of the best sounding albums ever made.

@wado1942

5 жыл бұрын

Albini explicitly tells people he's not a producer. I agree though; he's a great engineer and always the professional.

Wow, what a great down to earth person you are Steve. Thanks for an inspiring look into your world.

HE HAS BEEN A LEGEND FOR SO LONG . THANKS FOR THIS.

I could listen to him talk about his studio for hours. Seems like Steve Albini, a couple beers, and some technical stuff would lead to a very interesting and enjoyable conversation.

I love his music and I love his recording style, but his essay on the music business is possibly his greatest contribution. I show it to all new musicians I can.

absolutely fascinating & i always wanted to see this studio- thx steve for the great tour & sharing yr studio with us mang!

I have so much respect and admiration for this gentleman.for what he's done and Continues to do.

My friend Scott from zao got to work with Steve albini for their album the fear is what keeps us here. I wish I had more time to pick his brain about how they did things.

I am proud that I have seen shellac several times and met Steve in person. He is a recording genius and a historical figure in the small music world I personally enjoy.

I can listen to Steve anytime. So much knowledge.

Im pretty sure Albini is god. I know this because he answered my emails personally.

@one-pu2rw

3 жыл бұрын

Wat

@mtr801

3 жыл бұрын

Wat

@nickfanzo

3 жыл бұрын

Yes he does that

@pongo1085

2 жыл бұрын

he did that for me too! what a cool guy :)

God damn these videos keep getting better. KEEP THIS SERIES ALIVE

@EarthQuakerDevices

5 жыл бұрын

Just getting started

SO GOOD! Was taken aback from his RNC testament. A friend of mine recorded their some years ago and painted a picture of Mr. Albini being VERY anti-compression. I love my RNC and all my FMR bits.

WOW!!! using the basement for the low end of the room .... that's so cool... I love the fact that he lets art be art... stay out the way and just try to capture it. thanks for sharing Steve.

such a simple, no bullshit approach to recording music, my kinda person!

This is simply the best thing I’ve seen in a long time. Thank you Steve Albini and Jamie Stillman for the gifts you have given us all.

@EarthQuakerDevices

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking it out! Glad you enjoyed it.

Steve is a GENIUS and a pretty cool guy. Recorded at his old studio at his house while he was building new studio.

Man, love this! What a great series.

This was so interesting. Bringing the art of exact and fine engineering together with the soul that the music contains is a big task. I'm glad there's people and places like these, it's just amazing.

I’m 30 seconds in, and this is already the greatest 29:22 minutes of video content on KZread

This video introduced me to Steve and I have learned so much in watching what he’s put out. Legend 🏋️‍♂️

The best episode of whole series. Couldn't imagine a 10minute for Steve... As always... Thank you for posting this. Good job.

@EarthQuakerDevices

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!!

dude I wanted to see more of this guitar collection, man

Amazing. Love his philosophy.

Thanks for your wisdom and generosity Steve..Descansa en paz, socio 😢

RIP Mr Albini, your attitude and respect towards music is much needed. Thank you for being such a humble and knowledgeable giant!

legend