I’m almost 70 , and my wife listens to country , they all sound the same today, but we’ll be driving , on a short trip and I know the radio station, it plays , ROCK , and I like to piss my wife off , AC/DC will come on the radio ,I know , 99.9% of their music, but I will jack up the volume , until it makes the truck , boom , and just look over at her , and scream ,” now … , that’s music” ! AC⚡️DC …FOR fuckin EVER ! ! ! I loved this band , from the first song , I heard back in 75-77 , and I saw them ,5 times , 2 with Bon , and 3 with Brian , and I was never let down , their music , still makes the hair on the back , of my neck , stand up ! By far , from back in 73 - 91 , I saw everybody , who was anybody , all great bands , but AC⚡️DC , was by far , my all time , favorite , no question !
@jakeclarkson2178 Жыл бұрын
Keep on rockin forever man!!
@perpetualmotion3572 жыл бұрын
AC/DC could come out now starting from the beginning and they'd still be completely fresh and different and be the biggest thing that would happen to rock music for the next 40 years.
@jakeclarkson2178 Жыл бұрын
The thing I really like about this interview is you just let Mike talk, you didn't interrupt him and you could tell you're both really enjoying the conversation, great job talking about a great band
@alaysiakayebutler62992 жыл бұрын
The more I get to know about the individuals of ac/dc.. the more valuable their music becomes to my life, and I came of age with highway to hell being one of my first cassette tapes when I got driver's license and car.. never knew how cool, down to earth they were att
@TheFrogballz2 жыл бұрын
My opinion those two played off each other better than any other two guitarist.. Like dancing.. trying to bring back that style of guitar playing
@earledaniels45392 жыл бұрын
Apparently, Mal was the real boss and ideas man out of the two brothers. At the beginning, although he was capable of playing lead guitar, Mal decided he wanted to be the rhythm guitarist so he could spend more time focusing on drinking ☺
@deecee97352 жыл бұрын
Malcolm , may you Rest In Peace , you , are sorely missed !
@el_bronco772 жыл бұрын
One thing I love about AC/DC is how raw it sounds on studio version. No effects guitar genius
@shawnraynor55582 жыл бұрын
Angus would come home from school and then practice untell he would fall asleep with his guitar in his arms and wake up and have to go to school again the man was a machine when he was young that's what made him who he is today
@BradYaeger2 жыл бұрын
AC/DC understands what many bands don't. More doesn't equal BIGGER all the time. Every time you add a track it takes away from whats already there . You eventually end up with a recording so dense the listener can't get their ear around any individual sounds , there is no depth to it, just width .
@worldssickestmedia27132 жыл бұрын
They say less is more. Which is BS. More is more. And a lot of times more is way to fkin much. 10 course fine dining is okay. But most times all you need is a steak, potato, and a beer. If we're feeling fancy maybe throw a couple of shrimp on the plate. That's really the essence of Rock n Roll.
@TheFrogballz2 жыл бұрын
Well said
@jakeclarkson2178 Жыл бұрын
But sometimes more is bigger, that wall of sound thing they did in Metallica for instance when they overlaid James' guitars over and over again is a big part of what makes them sound big
@FrancescaDiTomasi Жыл бұрын
@@jakeclarkson2178 I don't see how that's relevant to the original comment
@anthonyroberts1424 Жыл бұрын
@@FrancescaDiTomasi Agreed
@anthonyroberts1424 Жыл бұрын
Malcolm Young was so underrated, RIP
@andrewbecker37002 жыл бұрын
It's hard for the average Joe to imagine how it must be to create music at the level these 5 guys can. Phil and Cliff "Locked In" and the brothers just lay down the magical riffs like clockwork. Absolutely one of the G.O.A.T.s. R.I.P. Mal, we all miss you more than you'll ever know!
@chriss245211 ай бұрын
It's a business, not a band. What do you know about average Joe? The thing is, no one except Angus and Mal are contributing to the creative process, they're hired guns. It's Young & Co.
@andrewbecker370011 ай бұрын
@@chriss2452 Sure glad your here to clear that all up for us? Thanx for the inside scoop on the Young brothers. Nobody knows the story of them except you, apparently. The point I was trying to make wasn't specifically about AC/DC, but the creation process of songs and that style of rock n roll. Drums and bass are the foundation you build upon, period.
@steven_scattergood2 жыл бұрын
As an Australian who grew up with AC/DC as a local band who played at our school they are nothing short of amazing and anyone who can capture them in a recording has to be special. Their music before Brian Johnson is incredible home grown Aussie rock. Rock and Roll ain’t noise pollution!
@kalebfingerpickinfannin2 жыл бұрын
R.I.P. Malcolm Young!
@FrancescaDiTomasi Жыл бұрын
ACDC is by far one of the greatest rock bands ever, killer insight
@forddriver88272 жыл бұрын
Analogue, Great songs & the Young Bros.
@jergervasi33312 жыл бұрын
Fraser is a master.
@richardjansen33172 жыл бұрын
Thank you, great interview man. I see them sitting in the studio. this is the would i have loved recording our albums. Lets be honest. They could do it this way because they played so incredibbly well.
@Kinger16252 жыл бұрын
Thank god they got all the originals back other than the obvious and largest missing piece….Mal! Everything Angus had done, or gear he chose…Mal had a hand in it. Nice guy, but you wouldn’t want to mess with Mal either! What an amazing legacy, and the band that made me play guitar, so thanks Mike for mixing that so well as Thunderstruck changed my life forever. Mike you seem to be a truly nice person, and an amazing engineer etc etc! Thanks for sharing! ACDC is soooooo good, and never disappoint!!!
@wesmontgomery48432 жыл бұрын
The best band of all time!! RIP Mal
@theophany17702 жыл бұрын
Great interview. This guy is so down to earth. Good questions man!
@rushmore39272 жыл бұрын
I see why Angus likes Mike for helping to make albums.
@Trad632 жыл бұрын
Excellent interview.
@neilsnow76442 жыл бұрын
Greatest band ever and i dont care to dispute that with anyone. Just my personal opinion. I love every song and interview they have ever done. I truly hope I can see them live again...to meet them would be a dream come true. RIP Malcolm Young. AC/DC forever!
@kevedwards2 жыл бұрын
No dispute here, 100000% agree
@jakeclarkson2178 Жыл бұрын
AC/DC are amazing, but I wouldn't say they are the greatest, I'd put Zeppelin first
@hondaracer8882 жыл бұрын
It’s not rocket science, it’s ROCK science
@oinkooink2 жыл бұрын
As long as it's not $cience, we're happy
@jakeclarkson2178 Жыл бұрын
Hahaha good one
@S2Sturges2 жыл бұрын
Looking great, Mike..! Fun interview as ever...
@juliosalazar96682 жыл бұрын
Well done on the questions, great interview!
@doug9412 жыл бұрын
No wonder I haven't made a hit record! My cables are too long!
@skymarbles79532 жыл бұрын
I found that also hilarious 😂😂
@jakeclarkson2178 Жыл бұрын
Haha come on Doug! Gotta get shorter cables lol
@alejandropfanner5972 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! Amazing knowledge on How to record a Real Rock Album...Old School, The Only Way!!
@bluehappyscrap2 жыл бұрын
AWESOME!!!⏪⏮️⏪⏮️⏪⏮️⏪⏮️⏪⏮️⏪⏮️⏪⏮️⏪
@anthonyroberts1424 Жыл бұрын
I know sometimes people criticize them for it, but I like the fact that AC/DC’s sound has stayed consistent over the years. Ya they haven’t really experimented much out of their boundaries I guess, but so what? They are the best at what they do and they have a formula that works, why change it?
@Mark-io9bf2 жыл бұрын
Great interview, thanks 👍
@anthonyroberts1424 Жыл бұрын
Good job with this one, love the insights into AC/DC
@sgoldman97322 жыл бұрын
thanks!!!
@neilsnow76442 жыл бұрын
I hear overlapping and extra guitar tracks on some of the new songs...? Some things that AC/DC never used to do. Even slide guitar.
@loutracey2 жыл бұрын
Its Rock n Roll
@Stewartchampion2 жыл бұрын
Brothers know how to lock on in a different way ...when the young bros hit a grove .the two guitars become one ..and there ain't alot of contour .distortion..just natural gain ..the two panned a bit and bang..they also keep it very tight ..no over the top strumming....just bang in the Grove..and no one did it it better than acdc.be cool to get to see them again
@zacharyredding38602 жыл бұрын
Glad there are some outtakes from the VH1 session to get a feel for how they worked.
@Stewartchampion2 жыл бұрын
@@zacharyredding3860 if ya like that the behind the scenes stuff...u might have seen it all ready...on KZfaq......its basically called ...Angus set up ...its his roadie...and he shows his guitars and amps and goes over the basics of his set up...interesting..as I play guitar ...I won't tell ya what I learnt about Angus in it...il let ya find out...but I'll tell you this...they have to silicone all the creases on the guitars cos his sweat runs in to it and makes the wires go rusty...only Angus can do that...Angus Is a true one off....in a interview he was asked how his neck and knees are from all the headbanging and rolling on the floor ...and he said...no I'm OK in that department...but by the end of the tour I'd be missing my toe nails.....so I had the big ones removed... that some dedication in my eyes ....all the best take care
@zacharyredding38602 жыл бұрын
@@Stewartchampion - Rig Rundown! That tech guy was like a kid in a candy store.
@Stewartchampion2 жыл бұрын
@@zacharyredding3860 rig rundown that's it mate ....prob bit boring for people that don't play etc....tho I think it's a great show...but that was my fav....and I found out that alot of the grunt in Angus tone comes from the wireless system he uses ...no effects pedals just guitar n fingers and vintage amps that get blown constantly....loved it...I've seen acdc twice ...first time in 96 ball breaker tour ...I was 13 at the time ....and it blew my mind big time.... I'm a acdc nut to be honest mate .since the early 80s as a small child...my dad played them to me along with thin lizzy and hendrix and I was away ..I listen and love all sorts of music but ya can't beat acdc ...it works every time like it should...means a bit more than just music to me...more a way of life
@zacharyredding38602 жыл бұрын
@@Stewartchampion - you should track down the SoloDallas video about the wireless system- developed by a guy that totally geeked out on the proper sound.
@extramile7342 жыл бұрын
Does anyone know how many producers are NOT like this?
@castleanthrax18332 жыл бұрын
Loads.
@jakeclarkson2178 Жыл бұрын
@@brookinghouseof9457 I know what you mean, but there are some young producers that are still down to earth
@jakeclarkson2178 Жыл бұрын
Mike's a legend, great dude
@oinkooink2 жыл бұрын
I heard 1 thing...they don't record their amps at ear splitting levels...the volume is moderate. Some people think that they have amps at insane volume. Maybe in a stadium...but not recording.
@richardjansen33172 жыл бұрын
Wasn’t that low volume just when angus and malcolm together wanted to finetune some parts of the song?
@oinkooink2 жыл бұрын
@@richardjansen3317 I never heard that
@richardjansen33172 жыл бұрын
@@oinkooink Well ofcourse is not as loud as in a stadium. You’re absolutely right. And (Malcolms) sound was never much overdriven. Rather on the edge of break up. But I think a 100W marshall is still loud at that point. Sorry for my poor English. I’m Dutch. Funny, Angus lives 35 km away from here in a town called Aalten. People over there who met him tell me he’s a very modest and friendly guy. Once he saw some young boys band rehearsal. He went away and came back and brought them an Old tape recorder.
@jakeclarkson2178 Жыл бұрын
@@richardjansen3317 Hey Richard, what are you referring to hear, is there a specific example?
@jakeclarkson2178 Жыл бұрын
Agreed, though I think sometimes it can work well when the recording is a bit distorted and it's recorded extra loud for that reason.
@jeffgomez882 ай бұрын
15:30 Mike mentions how AC/DC didn't play to a click track . So now I know I wasn't going crazy when listening to the song " Rock N Roll Train" kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fNh2qbGhzcCZcoU.html you can hear the tempo slow down during the verses. Check it out.
@starboy20132 жыл бұрын
30 cabs 30 heads? O.k you guys got to get a better plan. Get 3 heads 3 cabs. The sound is in there.
@santanamauricio2 жыл бұрын
he takes 15 on tour, tube amps, they break down 2 mins before you need them
@starboy20132 жыл бұрын
@@santanamauricio Yep that sucks....
@Diesel08072 жыл бұрын
Angus plays through 9 heads live and they take a shitload of them on the road with a full time amp tech rebuilding them constantly
@jakeclarkson2178 Жыл бұрын
Honestly the tech talk is kinda confusing to me, I just chalk it up to great musicians using the right gear
@markjastrzebski20652 жыл бұрын
It’s easy to record guitars when every album since 1980 sounds exactly the same
@user-ug3ev7qo4sАй бұрын
"agnus"?
@psychedelicprawncrumpets94792 жыл бұрын
I'm calling bs on the Brian wrote bb album.. This guy says Brian wrote bb the second biggest selling album of all time, then Angus and malcom don't let him write again? Bwahahaha yer right.. Bons lyrics got rearranged and used, that's why
@notamisfit22 жыл бұрын
@Bad Boys Boogie That's what the story always has been; Mike makes it seem like it was a more gradual and collaborative process all around.
@rocknrollresignation932 жыл бұрын
Get out of here with that non-sense. At best, there were a few song titles, rough ideas for a couple of songs in Bon's notebook that were used, the entire album lyrcially was not even close to being entirely written by Bon.
@psychedelicprawncrumpets94792 жыл бұрын
@@rocknrollresignation93 yeah because Brian wrote so many classic albums before bb and after.... Not 🤦♂️
@rocknrollresignation932 жыл бұрын
@@psychedelicprawncrumpets9479 Jesse Fink, is that you? Because the song Back In Black which was written in tribute to Bon was written by Bon because he predicted his own death right? You realize how dumb your argument sounds? The lyrics to hells bells and shoot to thrill are nothing like Bon Scott would of wrote
@Kinger16252 жыл бұрын
Brian wrote on all albums up till the newer ones. Bon was almost irreplaceable, an Icon no doubt, but Brian did write lyrics for BB. Bon may have been included, but don’t you think Angus and Mal especiallly wouldn’t have given Bon his credit? I do. Too much love for Bon to not give credit where it was do. Bon had even played some drums to the new music….but Brian wrote lyrics for BB. Keep on rocking! ACDC has been such a consistent great band! Play it loud and proud!