Every Band Should Watch AEROSMITH's The Making of PUMP!
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Ii saw AC/DC open for Aerosmith in Toledo, Ohio, circa 1978. Tix were $7.50. General Admission. My brother caught a scarf from Tyler. Brad Whitford threw his drink on the crowd. 😅 Incredible 🎸
AC/DC blew them away.
I saw that same tour through Billings Montana. Lol I was in the 6th grade and had no idea who AC/DC was.
I'm jealous...lol. what a memory.
The old Sports Arena?
I saw that tour in Spokane, Washington for the same price. Amazing show. I smoked some of the strongest weed ever that night and lost my motel key and forgot the name of the motel.
Spinal Tap is required viewing for every band. That will tell you everything you need to know.
I’m so sick of my band mates and fans quoting Spinal Tap. What? Turn it up to 11? Ha ha.
@@Guitarzan8 nah...." What song is that ..well it's in the key of Dm...the saddest of all keys....the songs beautiful what's it called ..I call it Lick my Love Pump" how can you not laugh.
Awesome movie, some great songs in there too! Those guys are genius.
@@Guitarzan8 "Such a fine line between clever and stupid."
@@Guitarzan8 it's like how much more black can it be? And the answer is none. None more black.
"Back in the Saddle" was recorded on a Fender Bass VI...
That Tyler quote that made your jaw drop was a Zappa quote.
Dinah Moe Hum
Yes. I actually had to go back and check to be sure I wasn't having a moment remembering something the wrong way... cause that happens when you get old
Aerosmith is bad ass. I’m 24 and Aerosmith got me into rock back when I was a kid and got gifted Guitar Hero: Aerosmith. They hold a special place in my heart and continue being my favorite band. So many underrated deep cuts and heavy music in their discography that kick ass especially from their 70s stuff. Even their 1982 album without Perry and Brad is excellent. Steven will forever be a rock legend and one of the best frontmen of all time in my opinion.
So, being an old dude myself, I was out of high school when Pump hit the Tower records. I bought it right away after Permanent Vacation. Anyway, about the chorded phone. I remember seeing a comment, maybe a year ago, to Donna Summer's Hot Stuff. The lyric is "almost rang the phone off the wall." And someone commented, "what does that even mean?" It amazing the advancement of technology that people born in the last, probably 25 years or longer, don't know that chorded phones had physical bells in them that rang when someone called you.
The fact they hung on a wall was futuristic enough back then
God forbid you expose them to a rotary dial.
My first concert was Aerosmith on the Nine Lives tour. Talk about a first show. Still remains one of the greatest shows I’ve ever seen.
Saw it on MTV when it came out, it was the first time a band had ever 'pulled back the curtain' and showed you how it was really done. I learned a TON from it 🙌
You really think this was the first making of a record video ??
"Pump" was the one of the first albums (cassette tapes) I got when I started getting into music. That eventually led me to their Greatest Hits CD which opened me up to classic rock. My guitar journey started a year or two after that. So it was a seminal brick in my wall of music.
Had it on VHS and wore it out! Favorite quote Tom Hamilton "it's not the time to take the takes that takes the time, it's the time BETWEEN the takes that takes the time."
I saw them six times in the 80's. They were phenomenal live! We saw them two days in a row, front row, on the Pump tour! They recognized us and pointed us out to each other! That was a great time!
I saw the PUMP tour no alcohol there was a lot of pissed off people but they put on a great show Tyler was doing back flips from one side of the stage to the other he would be singing & do a complete flip land on his feet still singing, it was pretty impressive.
I saw that tour in Australia and Tyler was incredible. Running around and still hitting all the notes. The rest of the band was tight af too. One of the best gigs I've seen to this day, still have the cap from that tour also!
Great video! I remember how devastated I was when my VHS copy of this broke...I watched it countless times. One thing that deserves mentioning: rest in peace, Bruce Fairbairn. He died at age 49. His biggest record as a producer was 'Slippery When Wet.' If you listen to Poison's 'Flesh & Blood' (another of Bruce's) you'll notice how it sounds 100 times better than their first two records. Finally, I saw Aerosmith for the first time a couple years ago...I'm glad I did!
Saw Aerosmith in 1990 touring Pump, (one of my favourite albums of all time) brilliant performance and, Jimmy Page as guest!
There best post 70's album IMO
John Kalodner is a legend. He made his name when it came to reviving the careers of acts the industry gave up on in the late 80s and 90s. Besides being a driving force behind the Aerosmith comeback he oversaw the production of Whitesnake's self-title 87 smash and Sammy Hagar's VOA. He put together the supergroup "Damn Yankees" and brought Jimmy Page and David Coverdale together for one successful album. He also helped put together the soundtracks to Top Gun & Footloose. The list of people he's worked with from Cher to Iron Maiden is a whose who of legendary acts.
The old "taking pictures of the mixer" trick is something my band still does for our mixer between gigs, in case the sliders get knocked out of position when breaking down or setting up between shows. It's just a smart phone instead of a polaroid.
Being from Vancouver, that's Jim Vallance @ 7:14. Jim wrote lots of hits for Bryan Adams, Prism & others.
As someone who plays keyboards as well as guitar, it warms my heart to see the Korg M1 in the documentary. Such a legendary keyboard in the late 80s/early 90s. It was like the Fender Stratocaster of keyboards.
I Remember watching this is 1990 - 91, wishing & Hoping More bands did this
saw areosmith with dokken in 1987 at st.paul civic center on green pyrmaid, both bands in their prime.
Back when us old dudes were making music, the mix was the final performance that had to be perfect. You went through the song with 2 or 3 guys at the desk and if someone missed their cue, you started over and did it again. It was actually an artistic endeavor. And this really shows that perfectly.
Shit is wild to see. The results were better than the all-digital artifice of modern records.
I’ve been SO deeply heartbroken and bummed about this news since it broke a few days ago. If a band is done, it should be on their terms and not because of injury, illness, and other such circumstances that are completely out of their control. I am 43, so I grew up with these guys. They are one of my faves and one of the first bands I ever had on my radar when I started listening to music on my own during the mid to late 80’s independent of what my parents played (Metallica was another, of course, among many other bands and artists). I absolutely recall when the Pump album was released, and the albums they released in the 90’s were absolutely hugely important in my life. Thanks for reminding me that this Pump documentary exists. I’ve seen clips, but I don’t think I’ve ever watched it from start to finish. Thanks for the reminder so I can go check it out!
I saw them when they were on tour in 2008 in Long Island, just before the Islanders’ stadium was shut down for major remodeling. My sister had gotten tickets for us to celebrate our birthdays. It was my first time at Nassau Colosseum, as most major concerts I’ve been to have been at MSG. Cheap Trick was opening for them and were also amazing. I remember having a great time and really being into Aerosmith’s performance. I have some video clips from that concert on my TH-cam as private links. The production was great, the sound was great, and it was a great performance with an amazing set list. The guys played really well - and Joey did like a 7 minute epic drum solo at one point. Steven sang really well and had the stage presence I had always seen on TV. It was just SO much fun.
My middle school English teacher’s daughter was best friends and the college dorm roommate of Joey’s daughter. My teacher would occasionally mention it in passing when an Aerosmith song was played at school events or when she was just saying in passing that she was going to visit her daughter and her bestie at college. I always secretly dreamt that Aerosmith would show up to do a surprise after party concert when we graduated from the 8th grade in ‘95, lol. It never happened, of course. Maybe I should have been more blunt by asking my teacher to get her daughter to tell her bestie that her dad should round up the band to do an epic gig for a bunch of teeny-boppers, lol. 😂😂😂
Anyway, I hope that we will still be able to get a few more songs or even an album out of the guys. They said they retired from touring. They didn’t say they were totally done. That was a very specific statement. Maybe Steven’s voice is still there but just can’t endure a giant 2 hour set, let alone doing that back to back. Maybe even an occasional special live gig for TV. I really wish they could have gone out with a giant bang rather than a statement posted to social media, but overall, I don’t think it matters. They have impacted music and pop culture in a massive way. I will never stop listening to them. I’m sure people will still be listening to them hundreds of years from now - because good music is timeless.
Thanks, Aerosmith!
Fun Fact: there was supposed to be a "sequel" featuring the making of Get A Grip. It had over 3000 hours of footage, and was completely abandoned.
The making of Pump is awesome! I was lucky enough to see them Live, on the tour for Get A Grip. They were still great, in the early 90s
Aerosmith Pump Tour was my first live concert, with Skid Row opening. Calgary Saddledome! I wore out my vhs copy of Making of Pump
I LOVED the Making of Pump documentary! I watched it in 4 parts here on YT. So good. High time for a rewatch. Back in the Saddle is one of my favourite Aerosmith tunes, the intro for the very reasons you mention is pretty much why.
The Get Back documentary was amazing too, it was simply magical watching them bring those songs into being and to life.
It sucks that I'll never get to see them live, but I'm just glad they've got such a great and full back catalog of music to continue listening to. I'll never forget the first time I heard the song Don't Wanna Miss a Thing, saw the video a ton on TV. Cool fact about that video - it was filmed at The Armory in MN :-)
Is this the real world ?
I had tickets to 4 or 5 Aerosmith shows, only ever managed to see them play twice. At least once was cancelled due to a Steven injury; another the scoreboard feel from the ceiling while they were setting up. We started traveling to the first few tour stops to hedge our bets and actually get to see them. It worked! One show, a crew member gave us 6th row floor seats right next to the catwalk.
Pump is the middle album of the trio of albums recorded in Little Mountain Sound Studios 🎙 in Vancouver, Canada 🇨🇦.
The record label of Aerosmith ordered them to be sober. John Kalodner suggested outside writers, although some members objected at first. Desmond Child and Jim Vallance co-wrote most of the songs 🎵. Holly Knight and Diane Warren wrote a few. Bob Rock, the late Bruce Fairbairn, Mike Fraser and John Webster were unsung heroes. These steps 🚶♂️ led to a resurgence! 😃
Had to feel like a slap to bring in other writers but damn it works when it works. Heart and KISS are good examples of this.
@@TheArtofGuitar The common outside writers to Heart, Kiss and Aerosmith are Jim Vallance and Holly Knight.
Related. Some outside writers who had many Top 40 hit songs in the 1980s are Georgio Moroder, Michael Omartian, Dean Pitchford, Jim Vallance, Desmond Child, Holly Knight, Diane Warren, David Foster, Mutt Lange and Jeff Lynne. 1/2 of them are also producers.
I thought all Holly Knight did was suggest Rag Doll instead of Rag Time?
I saw Aerosmith on the Pump tour in the UK. It was my first arena show. Amazing experience.
I remember watching the making of Pump. Really cool to see a band at work like that.
I seen Airosmith in May 3 , 1976 at Market Square in Indianapolis IN.
My first Aerosmith album was when Toys in the Attic also loved Rocks.
Great episode! I'm an old guy and have been around since day one of Aerosmith. I mean before they moved to Boston when they were still in New Hampshire where I grew up and lived. Always loved their stuff except one song I didn't care much for... Dream On. Don't know what it was but just couldn't get into it. I saw them live a lot in the first years. Shamefully I have to admit I've never seen The Making Of Pump. I like what you highlighted so now I have to watch it. Very sad about Steven. It's always in the back of my mind everyday when I wake up I hope I won't hear anything bad about musicians I grew up with and love but it is going to happen. All the musicians I've come to love slowly dying or no longer able to play year after year. It's almost like it empties your soul. And I sit and I weep for the great loss.
Legendary band! I saw them three times and they were always spot on.
i worked at a Hollywood video in the late 90s and we had the Makeing of Pump Doc on our small music section self... it was really a good doc
I watched this daily when it came out. It’s such an amazing “behind the scenes “ doc that walks through their creative process and watching how they crafted the songs was incredible.
I had to stop 10 minutes into your video and watch this Rockumentory, 1 hour and 50 minutes later I jumped right back and finished this video to have a deeper appreciation of what you were explaining. You're right, "The Making of 'PUMP"' should be required watching for any serious band to fully understand the real band/studio experience.
Damn, I saw that when I was 16 years old about a 100 years ago. I forgot that evening existed. I wasn't even an Aerosmith fan but it's very interesting to see how they structure songs and how they build it in layers and recorded.
Hey brother, thanks for covering this Documentary! I watched this VHS so many times in my teens that I wore out my OG copy. I'm 47 now and Aerosmith is still so important in my landscape. I have two young adult sons now and I've passed this love on to them. My youngest, 21, has carried on the mantle and has been collecting vintage media. On his christmas list a couple of years ago was Aerosmith: The Making of PUMP, on VHS. I shed a tear and got him that and Things That Go PUMP in the Night. Great look back! Rock on 🤘
Literally my Fave Record of all time since I was like 8 years old, from the production, to the sounds, the mixes, and just the soul put into this record. A straight up masterpiece.
First rockumentary I ever saw. I bought it from Columbia House on VHS in '93.
Sweet emotion is one of the coolest songs ever written.
Thanks Mike--once again, you're bringing back great memories!
Mike there’s an upload of “making of pump” on TH-cam. Read the comments they mention you. I’m one of them. 🙂. I watched Pump documentary after your vid. I really enjoyed it this time around had more meaning to me this time. I’m 10 years younger than Aerosmith so I was about 30 seeing it the first time.
You know Pump was the first Aerosmith record I ever got, I must have been around 11 when it came out was starting to get into this type of music. As it was my introduction to the band, I sort of assumed this was how all their music sounded. I've heard people slam it and say the classics are better, but I still absolutely loved Pump. Janie's Got a Gun, Elevator, Young Lust, etc. so many great songs on this album - one of my all time favorite records.
I used to watch and study this documentary all the time back in the day. Used to make my band members watch it too. Funnily I think I learned the most from John Kalodner.
Sorry you never got to see Aerosmith Mike. I saw them over 3 times and they were my first concert ever. Joe Perry made me play guitar, and meeting him in person and thanking him for inspiring me was a dream come true
Not that my opinion matters - but about 15 years prior at least to Pump - Sweet Emotion I feel is one of their best - full on everyone has a major role. It's got all the build up, the intro, then the all kick ass, vocals, attitude, and the breakdowns, the bringing it all back home and kicking more ass and the solos. Just saying - regardless - LOVE Aerosmith as well!! Documentary will be cool to watch sometime for sure. I obviously ain't know music band expert - but I know this perfection on many levels.
My first show Aerosmith/Cheap Trick opening, Binghamton,NY 83' as a young music lover I was blown away by these guys who were elegantly wasted, arguing between songs and then start playing and killing it! I started playing guitar seriously soon after, really sucks they are not gonna tour again, saw them 11 times! So yeah,I'll miss them.
Has this on VHS back in the day. Good documentary
The "she was buns up kneeling / I was wheeling and dealing" line was used in 1973 by Frank Zappa in the song Dinah Moe Humm.. it's weird hearing Tyler saying it like he came up with the craziest story ever when it was already on an album for almost 20 years at that time.
Too bad you haven't seen them, it is mandatory for any rock appreciation individual..
Sorry for the long post..
As a little kid, loved the music, rock stations and tv shows were available..knew nothing about music or instruments, and Livin on the Edge found a way towards me..Hm wow this is magical the sounds that these dudes create, and singer is very intense. Then came Love in the Elevator. I still get chills hearing it, their songs are rock blues based, but so intense, sound simple, yet there are these million details hiding everywhere, and so tight together. And man those backing vocals ever present in their discography. Love the style of playing of every individual in that band
Was lucky enough to see them in Milano 2014, I came biased and they were already old and didn't care if they limp it a bit..but couldn't be more wrong. Out of nowhere you could hear the Boss on the loud PA - "OH YEEEEAHH!!??" I was choked up immediately, what the hell how can he still have that voice. Then the guitar came. Started with Mama Kin, Eat the Rich and Love in the Elevator, with no breathing room. I was just stunned, the setlist was amazing, only handful of ballads, they were beating like a bunch of Blacksmith, Tyler was unstoppable. The sound tore the skin out of my face, props to the sound guy. Joe Perry had such a good sound and during a solo he jumped down and leaned the guitar to the crowd, and they were scratching the strings.. You would not believe how good that scratching sounded!:)
And another important thing, highlight of the show was the dude on the keyboards who was main backing vocal, he was so LOUD and he sounds like Tyler's twin brother or something, where do you find such an awesome fitting musician?? Jesus what a guy
A stood out rock band for sure.. I will never forget them.
I still have the VHS, I was much to see the KISS and Aerosmith 2003 tour. Find memories of Aerosmith.
They overcorrected a bit with the previous record, but ‘Pump’ is an outstanding mix of old and new. Great album!
That Korg M1 was very high tech in '89!
So glad they recorded the making of Pump. A Masterpiece.
Yeah, you missed out. I flew to Las Vegas, got a room at the venue they were playing at, to see them play with ZZTop. So worth the $$ just to see one concert. They kicked like no one else
The scalpers who bought tickets to that last show all moaned in unison
My stepdad was a big aerosmith fan. Took me to see them during the just push play tour when i was 11. They were incredible.. that was the first time my mind was truly blown
The Making of Pull is another good one.
I stumbled upon The Making of Pump in the early nineties just like you, and learned loads from that one. I still rewatch it every now and then, be it just for Tylers contaminating enthusiasm which always lifts my spirit. That documentary is a great tutorial as well as a great motivational piece, and yes, I too think it's a must see for any band musician, even if they're not into this style of music. Thank you for this insightful review!
Arrowsmith with Montrose opening (Sammy Hagar singing) was my first concert in 1975 at Market Square Arena. They were terrible 😂! Steven hanging on the mike stand. Joe running around with a 100 ft. Guitar cord. Out of tune harmonies.
I loved it!
Steven Tyler is one of the greatest singers of all time. I think a sleeper album of theirs is Nine Lives. It had some hits, but nothing on the level of some of their other albums. But for me, it's their most engaging album back to front. Plays around with a ton of different genres and shows off some witty lyrics and great craftsmanship.
Would love to see Tyler interview Ted Nugent and David Lee Roth together. Would make an incredible TV series. Lol.
Saw them in the mid 70s touring for Toys in the Attic which had just come out. Sweet Emotion blew us away. They were all over Circus magazine, Hit Parader and Cream. Tyler had this black and white striped outfit in pics. And when he hit the stage wearing that same outfit it was like the magazines had come to life. Badass. You had to be there in context of the times. The disco wars were in full swing so Aerosmith was a force for rock and roll. I caught Joey Kramer’s drumstick - was a 5a with his name on it. Saw them tour Rocks also. Never saw them again after those two shows. But my 15-year-old self has carried those memories till this day and now I’m 63.
Circus Magazines...that brings back great memories. Hit Parade mag had actual words to lyrics that you figure out what all these singers were saying!😊
It shows how to work up songs. When I try to get bandmates to write songs, they just want to play and jam and throw it all together.
Great video! I'll have to watch The Making of Pump. Looks very cool. (Sidebar: I live a few blocks away from Little Mountain Studios in Vancouver where they did Permanent Vacation, Pump and Get a Grip. Every time I walk by, I think of the many great albums that were produced at that studio. Never had a chance to meet the late Bruce Fairbairn but have worked out of his fabulous studio called The Armoury a few times. It's a beautiful facility).
Sad they won’t be able to finish…on their terms. Maybe we’ll get lucky and they’ll be able to do a few shows in the future. And, “Back In The Saddle” is one of my favorites of theirs. Bruce was an incredible producer. Gone way to soon. Excellent video.
I didn't have the Pump VHS, but I did have the Big Ones, which covered Pump and Get a Grip behind the scenes.
I think there were some bits for Permanent Vacation, but it's been years since I watched it due to no linger having a video player.
honestly, they had the best run ever considering their massive comeback in the mid 80's. The Pump video is truly great
I never knew this existed, gotta watch it now. As a studio guy I love seeing the making-of.
Saw them twice in Sydney Australia. One was the Pump tour and the other when they headlined with Van Halen. They were brilliant.
Love aerosmith love Pump and I didn't even know this film existed
it's worth getting a hold of. I have this on VHS
It’s videos like that where I find myself kinda despising technology.
A very important step is now missing in the creative process that computers have taken over
Mike, i wanna start by saying i love you and your channel. I've been watching you for almost as long as you have been making videos, and i will continue to. That being said, I've was really put off when you said things are too easy with automation. We are in an amazing time for home recording technologies where just about anyone can make music in their bedroom. This is a boon to everyone involved and should be celebrated. I dont see how having multiple people at the board switching on and off mute buttons, hoping no one messes up being better than automation. Having the ability to really fine tune and tweak everything is objectively a good thing. While this might seem like a small thing to fixate on, I've noticed a rise of punching down on small home studio creators because of people like Rick Beato using their platform to disparage young creators who dont have the resources to work in any studio outside of their bedroom
The thing that always stuck out from the Pump vid was how much Joey Kramer hates Steven Tyler. It clearly persists to this day.
MTV aired it in the early 90’s when the album was out. Very cool to see them work on song parts and piecing together arrangements in the studio.
I'm a big fan of Pump and the Making of Pump video. You got me wanting to watch that video again! 👍
I was never that into Aerosmith to watch their videos. I watched the Metallica box set and Evolver from Megadeth a bunch of times though.
You should do more of these kinds of videos. Being a songwriter, I really appreciate the analysis of your takeaway from these kinds of music documentaries
I loved Aerosmith Rocks, it was the first album I got from them, when I was really young. One of my first albums
I have (or had) this VHS. I loved it. It was at the time my band was maturing and we intended to immortalize our master works onto tape. I loved the conversations and creative process. My family hates when I put this in the VCR. It must’ve been, for them, like watching someone’s home movies about cleaning their garage or something. lol.
I had a similar experience with Metallica SKoM. Thanks for the refresher.
This is a great documentary. Agree that every band getting ready to record should watch.
I had it on VHS! So cool to watch the evolution of the songs while they were jamming!
Never knew about this one, I love watching documentaries so thank you
In the early 70s I saw them on American Bandstand. I thought they were pretty cool. The song Dream On still remains a good tune. That was a half century ago !
My introduction to Aerosmith was Rocks I loved it! It was when the album came out. I would listen to it all the time. I never got into Pump as much as Rocks. Janine’s Got A Gun. My favorite track on Pump.
Actually, there are many valuable lessons to be learned from watching "old" studio techniques for mic'ing and arraigning the various parts. AND if your clever, you can extrapolate a way of appling your observations to the "modern" studio.
I'm not always a fan of technology but i definitely don't miss those corded phones.
Track 6 of a CD AKA first song on side B is very often where the 2nd single lived
What a album!
I love every single track on this record
Great post. I used to watch this all of the time. I remember taping (VHS) from MTV. Such great footage.
Great discussion!
For me, ‘Get Back’, Making of Pump’ and ‘A Year And A Half In The Life Of Metallica’ are the three best, quintessential rock album documentaries. The level of detail and access is incredible. Inspiring and scary for any upcoming musicians and bands. Any other suggestions - I’d be welcome to hear them…
Yes , my first time seeing Aerosmith was the Pump tour , spring 1990 in Savannah Ga - what a freakin show!!! I was 18 , huge Aerosmith fan , don’t was a highly anticipated show for me. They did not disappoint!
I’ve seen them 3x more times since - each time they were amazing (pun intended)
I hate to hear they’re retiring from tours , but I would imagine they’re gonna do residency in Vegas and the odd “one off” show , here n there .
I love the "Just try it." My producer and I have a similar saying "If it fits, it sits."
I’ve been a musician and audio engineer for years but I never noticed that edit. Now I notice it and can’t unhear it. So to return the favor, in between the interlude and last verse/prechorus of Head Games by Foreigner is an obvious edit.
Great, now we can both suffer. haha
Just listened, I think you're talking about the drum fill going into the last verse right? I hear the cymbal on one side fade out super fast. Not quite a dead stop like PUMP but enough to make the edit apparent. Good find!
Saw them a couple times in the 80s... GREAT shows!
I've seen Aerosmith a few times. Always better live. ❤ Great band
Pump was the first CD I bought as a kid, after hearing it on a friend’s cassette.
It’s still one of the best rock albums of all time in my opinion.