BILLY CORGAN'S Secret Sound: The Guitar Rig That Built Mellon Collie (Smashing Pumpkins Tone!) 🎸

What artist or band should I highlight next?Intro music by Witch of November. If you want to know the Smashing Pumpkins secret to getting the perfect sound on Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, the answer is simple: Billy Corgan literally kicked a "fucked up" Fender Bassman amp until it sounded right [06:43, 07:21]. Seriously.PJ Pat, host of the It's 1 Louder podcast dives deep into a vintage 1996 interview where Billy breaks down his strange guitar gear, explains why he thinks stereo sounds like sh*t [05:33], and reveals that the massive hit "1979" was almost cut from the album!This interview is pure gold for musicians and die-hard Smashing Pumpkins fans. Billy Corgan reveals some intense recording secrets, like using an oddly-tuned guitar and an Envelope Filter on Tales of a Scorched Earth [18:55]. He also talks about James Iha's guitar woes, the drama of "Hatchet Sessions" where songs were brutally cut, and the simple magic behind the melodies of hits like "Today" and "Disarm" [20:45]. Turns out, creating an iconic '90s double album involves a lot of creativity and a little bit of amp abuse. Support the showJoin our 11 Club for free. Benefit from exclusive perks and extra merch discounts at https://its1louder.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RockwithPJPat or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/its1louderpodcast/Crank it up 1 louder!