Greasy Kid's Stuff
Vai Steve Lyrics
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Up .3, bass up .4, kick down .5, overheads up .4, less gate on the snare,
And 3db added at 10k on the pultecs to the rhythm guitars. we're rolling.
And that's not just greasy kid's stuff.
The opening lines of the song "Greasy Kid's Stuff" by Steve Vai serve as a homage to the rock n' roll culture of the 1960s and '70s. The song title itself refers to the slang term used to describe the genre of music that was popular during that era. Vai uses the mixing board jargon to give the listener an idea of the technicalities that go into producing an album. He specifies which knobs and levers he turns up or down to achieve the right sound. He also mentions the addition of 3db at 10k on the pultecs which refers to the Poltec equalizers that are popular among sound engineers. All these details imply that Vai is a perfectionist who wants to achieve the perfect sound for his music.
The lines "And that's not just greasy kid's stuff" carries a deeper meaning. The phrase 'greasy kid's stuff' is often associated with something that is not serious, unimportant, or lacking in substance. Vai uses this phrase ironically to show that despite the seemingly superficial and playful nature of rock n' roll, it is a genre that deserves to be taken seriously. He is using the phrase to reclaim and celebrate the tradition of rock music.
Line by Line Meaning
This is 'greasy kid's stuff,' mix 12, ground zero, with the melody guitars
Here is the 12th iteration of the mix, called 'greasy kid's stuff,' starting at the original sound level with added melody guitars.
Up .3, bass up .4, kick down .5, overheads up .4, less gate on the snare,
Here are the adjustments made to the track's mix: increase the volume of everything by .3 except for the bass and overheads, which are up .4, lower the volume of the kick by .5, and decrease the SNARE gate.
And 3db added at 10k on the pultecs to the rhythm guitars. we're rolling.
Additionally, 3 decibels have been added to the rhythm guitars at the 10k mark with Pultecs. The track is ready to go.
And that's not just greasy kid's stuff.
Despite the name, this track has been expertly adjusted and mixed to create an excellent sound.
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