I've not titled the thread "RIP" because I'm not sure he deserves peace in light of his history of horrifying abuse.
However his contribution to music is undeniable.
Re: Phil Spector has died
Posted: 18 Jan 2021, 13:46
by abridged
It's that old (or relatively new) debate...do you separate the art from the artist? Quite a few of the great artists (in all forms) ranged from not very nice people to murderers and psychopaths. It's easier I guess if it's centuries ago.
Re: Phil Spector has died
Posted: 18 Jan 2021, 19:40
by Big Si
It's a fantastic BBC Documentary from back in 2008. It deals with the Trial, those crazy choices of Wigs and his Musical Career
Re: Phil Spector has died
Posted: 18 Jan 2021, 20:12
by Pista
I'd posit his main (possibly only) contribution to music was to add so many layers to it so it sounded completely different to anything else on jukeboxes & AM radios in the 60's.
Re: Phil Spector has died
Posted: 18 Jan 2021, 20:14
by Swinnow
Pista wrote: ↑18 Jan 2021, 20:12
I'd posit his main (possibly only) contribution to music was to add so many layers to it so it sounded completely different to anything else on jukeboxes & AM radios in the 60's.
Pista wrote: ↑18 Jan 2021, 20:12
I'd posit his main (possibly only) contribution to music was to add so many layers to it so it sounded completely different to anything else on jukeboxes & AM radios in the 60's.
The Jim Steinman of his day then?
Yes, great analogy.
Genius requires some element of crazy. Can’t take the rough without the smooth.
Re: Phil Spector has died
Posted: 19 Jan 2021, 00:46
by taylor
one of the great genius that this world ever seen (and will see) Rip Phil
and his Musical Career 