Secrets of the Glam Drone Guitar Sound (Gerry Shephard, Glitter Sound)
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 Published On Premiered Aug 26, 2024

In this video, I dive into a powerful, distorted drone sound that once dominated the charts during the 1970s glam rock era. Despite its association with iconic tracks, this unique sound gradually faded from the music scene. But in this video, I'm bringing it back! I show you EXACTLY how to make the sound using only three simple tricks and no expensive gear. Then I do a live performance using the sound but in a totally different context -- a version of The Human League's classic 'Being Boiled'. Finally I end with a few words on an ethical dilemma I had making this video.

0:00 Introduction
The origins of the Glam Drone sound
The glam drone: my story
Three secrets of the Glam Drone
Playing with a slide
Selective picking
Using a special tuning
How to get different sounds
Applying the Glam Drone to modern productions
Live performance: Wellington's Theme (Being Boiled, Version)
Afterword

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