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A sneak peek from Eddie Kramer's "Inside The Track" series in which he explains the history behind Jimi Hendrix song "All Along The Watchtower"
Join Eddie Kramer for this unique series in which he unpacks his revolutionary work with Jimi Hendrix! The legendary producer recounts his collaboration with the rock star, sharing intimate details of the process behind their groundbreaking records. He focuses mainly on the song ‘All Along the Watchtower’, playing back the stems through a vintage EMI-Neve console. Kramer offers an exclusive listen to the individual parts that make up this prized recording and he shares valuable information about the microphone techniques used. He also explains how they pioneered creative new effects by pushing the limits of their now-vintage recording gear! Apart from gaining technical insight, you’ll learn fascinating details about how Jimi wrote songs, recorded demos, conveyed his vision, partnered with musicians and more. Although we have come a long way since the 1960s, many of these experiences helped Kramer develop approaches that are still relevant today. He proves this by explaining how to achieve similar results using digital technology and plugin emulations!