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*WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW WITH NEIL GIRALDO* ➡️ https://youtu.be/SypXE1zqvoU
Legendary producer and guitarist Neil Giraldo reveals the true story behind the recording of Rick Springfield’s "Jesse’s Girl," from the secret gear used to revealing the mystery guitarist who played the iconic solo. Discover the studio techniques and vintage tones that defined this 80s classic directly from the man who was there.
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*CREDITS*
Host/Producer/Engineer: Mason Marangella (https://instagram.com/oaktownmason)
Videographer: Ricky Chavez (https://instagram.com/rikemind)
Video Editing/Co-Production/Design: Mason Mejia
Audio Engineering: Leslie Chew (https://instagram.com/californiasoundservices)
Dialogue & Sound Mixing: Kendrick Fielder (https://instagram.com/kendrickfielder)
*LOCATION*
Los Angeles, California
*TABLE OF CONTENTS*
0:00 - The Mystery of Who Played Guitar on "Jesse's Girl"
0:32 - How Neil Giraldo Got Involved with Rick Springfield
1:06 - Reimagining the Track: Adding "Swing" to the Demo
1:43 - The Recording Process: Live Guitar and Drums "Buddy System"
2:18 - Rick Springfield’s Dog and the Album Cover Story
3:10 - Mastering Dynamics: Why Your Chords Don't Sound Right
4:22 - The Gear: BC Rich, Marshall Amps, and the Eventide Harmonizer
5:10 - Using the Schaffer-Vega Wireless as a Preamp Boost
6:43 - Was There Ever an Angus Young Style Solo?
8:12 - Neil Giraldo Plays the "Jesse's Girl" Solo
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