For Michael: "Your Mind" banter
Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2011 1:44 pm
Michael,
One of the best studio documents for the band was the tracking session for "Your Mind..." from Jan '68. In particular I was wondering what the deal was with Arthur's somewhat critical analysis of Johnny after a complete take of the song was performed and Arthur offered this (this may not be the exact wording but it is close):
"Echols, man, I don't get your trip. You played in one key for the whole song. You're the one who always says you can blow in the studio, with no one to bug you. You gotta blow man."
I just find it curious as the take that was done before this opinion sounds very similar to the recorded version. The whole band was rocking, and I thought Johnny gave a real blistering solo. Was this just "Arthur being Arthur" or was there a technicality that a non-musician/non-band member wouldn't pick up on?
One of the best studio documents for the band was the tracking session for "Your Mind..." from Jan '68. In particular I was wondering what the deal was with Arthur's somewhat critical analysis of Johnny after a complete take of the song was performed and Arthur offered this (this may not be the exact wording but it is close):
"Echols, man, I don't get your trip. You played in one key for the whole song. You're the one who always says you can blow in the studio, with no one to bug you. You gotta blow man."
I just find it curious as the take that was done before this opinion sounds very similar to the recorded version. The whole band was rocking, and I thought Johnny gave a real blistering solo. Was this just "Arthur being Arthur" or was there a technicality that a non-musician/non-band member wouldn't pick up on?