To me, "Born to Be Wild" and "Magic Carpet Ride" are the two epic, hall of fame worthy songs from Steppenwolf. Both songs come from the late 60s, but to me they seem timeless. As for this song, there used to be a time when listening to music was the activity. Not dancing, not having it on in the background while you study or work, not having it as the score to a movie, etc. People used to sit, maybe close their eyes, and listen to the music, and let the music carry them. That's what the "magic carpet ride" is, and that's what that instrumental interlude is there for. And this song did take you guys on a ride. Phil thought he was traveling underwater and hearing whales, while Sam got a bit giddy. As another song says, "What the people need is a way to make them smile ... Oh-oooh, it's the music."
@@JoeandAngieThat might be your interpretation of the song, but it's not how John came up with the lyrics. It actually was about the stereo system he and his wife had just purchased.
Can I recommend somthing? Fat Boy Slim's - Magic Carpet Ride Remix (the thumbnail is a guy in yellow shirt). Try that on and see if you like it. I think it's great.
With royalties from Steppenwolf's first album, lead singer John Kay bought sweet sound stereo systems. When they were working on their second album, bass player Rushton Moreve came up with a groove for a new song and inserted the line "I like my job, I like my baby" as a placeholder. Kay took the demo home to work on the lyrics. In a Songfacts interview with Kay, he explained what happened next: "I popped the cassette into the player, and out of these rather large speakers came this track. And what popped into my head was, 'I like to dream... right between the sound machine.' The 'sound machine' being that stereo system. I wrote the lyrics and melody in 20 minutes, went and overdubbed the vocal, and then we did some more work on the track with instrument overdubs and the like, and 'Magic Carpet Ride' evolved from that." Source: Songfacts
A German/American and 2 Canadians from a band in Canada move to LA, hire 2 Americans and start a new band call Steppenwolf in California..... and you want to call them Canadian?? shew
Against my mother's wishes, I hung out at an old pool hall with my pals. Smoking cigarettes and cussing while playing pool with our own cue sticks. In the corner was a massive Wurlitzer jukebox with all the latest hits. With the booming bass and volume of this big Wulitzer this song was perfect for it and the atmosphere of the pool hall. Sweet memories.
Sounds like my life from my senior year of high school all the way through my mid 20's. The jukebox seemed to never stop. Three plays for a quarter or 1 for a dime. Joe Cocker, America, Nitty-gritty Dirt Band and lots of others. Playing Nine Ball till closing time.
Can't go wrong with Steppenwolf. This one here is a favorite of mine. Some versions are over 10mins long. "Born To Be Wild" is the one everybody knows. But they got a lot more great stuff: Rock Me, Hey Lawdy Mama, The Pusher, It's never too Late...just to name a few.
One of the greatest pick-up lines ever, "...why don't you come and go with me, little girl, on a magic carpet ride". This has been used in so many soundtracks and in popular culture, almost everyone is familiar with the chorus.
I spent one long minute looking for the first comment to reference First Contact. I never saw it in the theatre but I can imagine how awesome that would have been in the theatre to see.
The psychedelic sixties was an era you had to live through since it is impossible to describe with rock music as an important part and rock was not completely mainstream at the time.
Steppenwolf..."Born to be Wild" "Magic carpet ride" just two of their great catalog of hits. Their songs appeared in some Movies back then including the movie "Easy Rider" If you get a chance to watch it you won't be disappointed. It's a great example of the attitude of dropping out and just riding the road.
I like to dream. Right between the sound machine. It’s not about a drug trip. The band had celebrated its record deal by buying a mondo stereo. They sat between the large inward speakers….✌️🎸 Btw there are several great live steppenwolf performances of their hits in the 80s. You will be able to recognize their sound across their songs. A throbbing keyboard.
John Kay, the lead singer and the primary songwriter of the band had an interesting childhood. He was born in East Prussia Germany in 1944 and escaped with his mother from the invading Soviet army to an area that was originally occupied by Allied forces but then became part of the East German Occupation Zone. A few years later they were able to cross into West Germany where he was inspired to become a musician by hearing Little Richard on US Armed Forces Radio. His song "Renegade" tells some of this story.
IMO the vocals, drumming, and production are stellar--this sort of sonic experimentation was cutting edge. The song--particularly the interlude--does exactly what it promises: takes you on a musical magic carpet ride. Steppenwolf are surprisingly skilled writers and performers--just listen to that drumming-and have a number of worthy songs. I suggest Rock Me. Love you guys.
... not about drugs ... it's about THE MUSIC!!!! "Close your eyes, girl. Look inside girl. Let the sound take you away." "Tell your dreams to me. Fantasy will set you free."
This was not about drugs, it's about the experience of listening to music, with phrases like "sound machine", "cloud of sound", and "let the sound take you away". You don't need to be on heavy psychedelic drugs to appreciate this song. Contrary to popular belief, they were not on an acid trip or writing about such when they wrote this song. However, John Kay did say that they might have smoked a joint when they wrote Magic Carpet Ride. I grew up in the 60's and 70's, never did drugs, and I love this song. This was a stereotypical reaction at best!
@@edwardmclaughlin719 Another CLUELESS comment from someone who wasn't even a gleam in his Dad's eyes when this song came out. I'm 73 and know! It's about how music (and getting lost in it) can transport you to another place..
@@edwardmclaughlin719no it's not about drugs. John Kay, the bands guitarist and frontman, had recently bought a new top-quality hi-fi system, and started writing lyrics "about how great our new stereo system sounded," adding imagery about making a wish. It's about listening to music. Associating the song with drugs came out later by fans.
He said "I like to dream, right between the sound machine" Its music "taking you away" . Also, it is a great song when your stoned lol, just throwing that out there :) Keep em coming guys !
😅 😂 This is the first time I have ever heard anyone referring to this song as whale sounds. That is too funny. Magic Carpet Ride is about the music- Close your eyes girl, let the sound take you away. Classic Steppenwolf.
Another Canadian band who got their start as the back up band for Ronnie Hawkins in Toronto. After they left to find fame and fortune in the US their replacement eventually became known as The Band and after they left their replacement became known as Crowbar when they went out on their own. Ronnie Hawkins was a great trainer of Canadian bands. RIP Ronnie.
Strange to me that you thought it sounded totally different from Born To Be Wild. I always thought the vocals were almost exactly the same. The beats are different of course and the strumming pattern drives this song but it's instantly recognizable as Steppenwolf.
Psychedelic! Makes me miss my old chopped-down '47 Knucklehead. Back-in-the-day, my old-lady baked a MEAN batch of brownies while listening to this on FM radio!
I seen them in an outdoor concert in Michigan years ago. It was wild with mostly bikers. They had kegs of beer and whatever else you wanted it was really crazy and wild.
My parents took me to concerts as a kid in the late 80’s and early 90’s and I can say I’ve seen Steppenwolf in concert twice, The Beach Boys once, Frankie Valli once and The Moody Blues. It was fun to be a kid then
Loved the chair dancing - both of you, but Sam nailed it. Song writing in the late 1960's was a lot less structured than today, so codas became bridges and what was supposedly was the end of the song wasn't. Music was the chill pill and the cup of concrete. Really enjoyed the song and your reactions. Also, there was a huge fluidity of style.; no one cared except the recording studio execs.
"Ball Crusher" from the Steppenwolf 7 will give you the heavy and the riffage you seek. Then listen to "Snowblind Friend", it's completey different. You guys are the best!
My understanding is the song is more about the quality of stero over mono. A lot of the earlier songs were recorded in mono then redone in stereo. He is sitting on his carpet in the loungeroom listening in stereo. Now we have quad, surround and numerous other sounds.
My gen went to show to listen and dance on our feet. Kids to day go to show and listen and just sit there moving only their arm and hands. A show was a work out back when i was ur age. Byw I am 75 and still go out dancing with the Love of My Life every Fir night. She to is 75 and 3 months older then I.
I saw them in concert in 1969 in Macon, Georgia! It was crazy because I was a very conservative young girl. My boyfriends brother loved them and got tickets so we went with him. I've been married to that boyfriend for 52 years. We still talk about that concert with his brother.
this song was in star trek first contact when we made the first warp drive test that brought the Vulcans to make first contact with earth and change the future of the people of earth forever.
Here's another song by Steppenwolf, if interested. "Steppenwolf - The Pusher" (by the channel: Steppenwolf - Topic) This song by Steppenwolf was featured on their 1968 self-titled album called "Steppenwolf." The song was written by Hoyt Axton (a highly regarded and very prolific writer that wrote many songs for several highly recognizable artists from this era) the song "The Pusher" gained its popularity through by being in the 1969 movie "Easy Rider" which was very popular in its day. And as always, I enjoy rocking with you, and I always find Phil's musical analysis spot-on, and Sam I love how your mind works you always have such an interesting perspective on the lyrics and visuals. Thanks, guys, for sharing. peace out~
The song was about lead singer John Kay sitting on his carpet at home surrounded by his ne quadraphonic sound system. Quad was really nice but with 4 speakers room size and speaker placement was an issue. Recording things in quad was also quite fussy, so quad died a quick death and we all went back to stereo.
These guys were OG in their day. Next has to be "The Pusher."
I said, Goddam!
They’re a two hit wonder!!!
@@JoeandAngie They had several hit songs as well as some early stuff as The Sparrows.
GOD !!........................ DAMN !!!
the Pusher.............
Yes to The Pusher next! It will blow you away!
To me, "Born to Be Wild" and "Magic Carpet Ride" are the two epic, hall of fame worthy songs from Steppenwolf. Both songs come from the late 60s, but to me they seem timeless. As for this song, there used to be a time when listening to music was the activity. Not dancing, not having it on in the background while you study or work, not having it as the score to a movie, etc. People used to sit, maybe close their eyes, and listen to the music, and let the music carry them. That's what the "magic carpet ride" is, and that's what that instrumental interlude is there for. And this song did take you guys on a ride. Phil thought he was traveling underwater and hearing whales, while Sam got a bit giddy. As another song says, "What the people need is a way to make them smile ... Oh-oooh, it's the music."
Agreed, but this is also a great song to dance to ( except maybe during the instrumental interlude when you stop and close your eyes and listen ).
It's about tripping on acid, my friend.
@@JoeandAngieThat might be your interpretation of the song, but it's not how John came up with the lyrics. It actually was about the stereo system he and his wife had just purchased.
It's about the music. "close your eyes girl, step inside girl, let the sound take you away"!
Can I recommend somthing? Fat Boy Slim's - Magic Carpet Ride Remix (the thumbnail is a guy in yellow shirt). Try that on and see if you like it. I think it's great.
That must be the Mandela Effect. I also say "step inside, girl" but he never says that. He says, "Look inside, girl" both times. Funny
100%
@@correctlyrics Dang! You are absolutely correct. lol
No kidding! The lyrics are pretty literal, let the sound take you away! I’ve seen other reactors wondering the same. SMH ✌🏽
With royalties from Steppenwolf's first album, lead singer John Kay bought sweet sound stereo systems. When they were working on their second album, bass player Rushton Moreve came up with a groove for a new song and inserted the line "I like my job, I like my baby" as a placeholder. Kay took the demo home to work on the lyrics. In a Songfacts interview with Kay, he explained what happened next:
"I popped the cassette into the player, and out of these rather large speakers came this track. And what popped into my head was, 'I like to dream... right between the sound machine.' The 'sound machine' being that stereo system. I wrote the lyrics and melody in 20 minutes, went and overdubbed the vocal, and then we did some more work on the track with instrument overdubs and the like, and 'Magic Carpet Ride' evolved from that."
Source: Songfacts
My High School and College Years, 1965-1974, I think was the best decade of music.
Im 64, you will never catch up to all you missed. Just enjoy keep discovering!
For sure you had to be there
@@leonbachman5345Amen. 70 this November. 60's n 70's best music of my youth.
Psychedelic/Acid rock was the progenitor of metal, heavy rock, progressive rock and 'art' rock.
Legendary Canadian rock band! "The Pusher" is a must (as many have already stated)....
yes, and launched in L.A.
@@michaelangileo2760 they started as The Sparrow in Canada.
A German/American and 2 Canadians from a band in Canada move to LA, hire 2 Americans and start a new band call Steppenwolf in California..... and you want to call them Canadian?? shew
My 1st "favorite" band as a kid and I still love em' decades later.
Magic Carpet Ride is arguably Steppenwolf's best song.
Against my mother's wishes, I hung out at an old pool hall with my pals. Smoking cigarettes and cussing while playing pool with our own cue sticks. In the corner was a massive Wurlitzer jukebox with all the latest hits. With the booming bass and volume of this big Wulitzer this song was perfect for it and the atmosphere of the pool hall. Sweet memories.
I did the same for a little while in the late sixties.
Sounds like my life from my senior year of high school all the way through my mid 20's. The jukebox seemed to never stop. Three plays for a quarter or 1 for a dime. Joe Cocker, America, Nitty-gritty Dirt Band and lots of others. Playing Nine Ball till closing time.
Snowblind Friend. Monster. Two greats by Steppenwolf.
"Sookie, Sookie" and "Rock Me Baby" too.
Can't go wrong with Steppenwolf. This one here is a favorite of mine. Some versions are over 10mins long. "Born To Be Wild" is the one everybody knows. But they got a lot more great stuff: Rock Me, Hey Lawdy Mama, The Pusher, It's never too Late...just to name a few.
After that instrumental trippy interlude, when that powerful beat comes back in, it’s just so satisfying….
One of the greatest pick-up lines ever, "...why don't you come and go with me, little girl, on a magic carpet ride". This has been used in so many soundtracks and in popular culture, almost everyone is familiar with the chorus.
It was played during lift off of the first warp flight in Star Trek - First Contact.
I spent one long minute looking for the first comment to reference First Contact. I never saw it in the theatre but I can imagine how awesome that would have been in the theatre to see.
That Hammond B3 solo with the killer drum groove absolutely makes this song.
By Mars Bonfire
The Pusher
Don't step on the grass, Sam - love that track
Acid Rock! YEAH! "Magic Carpet Ride" was their first American release.
Phil & Sam cracking me up. This song is iconic IMO .✌️🌻🌻
Yes, I liked it when she basically danced in her chair. But did eat an "Edible" an hour ago? She must be very fun at party.
My brother cranks this when he gets his resto-mod 1967 GTO out in the spring. You can hear him arriving home for several blocks. 😂
sweet! i remember this song from when it was new - i'll be 79 my next birthday.
Ok...I love it when Sam's dancing out and Phil's enjoying her scenery! You two are fun!
Snowblind Friend and Rock Me - also "The Pusher"
Sookie Sookie
Another awesome song by Steppenwolf!!❤❤
Thanks guys!❤❤
Steppenwolf always takes me back to Vietnam ('68-'69).
Glad you made it back. Terrible war indeed. But man it sure had a good soundtrack.
One if my favorite Steppenwolf songs is "Snowblind Friend", written by the late great Hoyt Axton.
The Pusher is their best jam ✌💖☮
Goddamn!
written by Hoyt Axton, a country artist.
@@charlesmyers8150 I said goddamn the pusher man
@@botabob I know right
The psychedelic sixties was an era you had to live through since it is impossible to describe with rock music as an important part and rock was not completely mainstream at the time.
A must listen is "Monster", as relevant today as it was when it was written many years ago.
The Pusher and Sookie Sookie will show some more of their diversity.
Famous for its long instrumental break🎩
Steppenwolf..."Born to be Wild" "Magic carpet ride" just two of their great catalog of hits. Their songs appeared in some Movies back then including the movie "Easy Rider" If you get a chance to watch it you won't be disappointed. It's a great example of the attitude of dropping out and just riding the road.
I like to dream. Right between the sound machine. It’s not about a drug trip. The band had celebrated its record deal by buying a mondo stereo. They sat between the large inward speakers….✌️🎸
Btw there are several great live steppenwolf performances of their hits in the 80s. You will be able to recognize their sound across their songs. A throbbing keyboard.
How did young people become so lame? The opposite of mind expansion.
John Kay, the lead singer and the primary songwriter of the band had an interesting childhood. He was born in East Prussia Germany in 1944 and escaped with his mother from the invading Soviet army to an area that was originally occupied by Allied forces but then became part of the East German Occupation Zone. A few years later they were able to cross into West Germany where he was inspired to become a musician by hearing Little Richard on US Armed Forces Radio. His song "Renegade" tells some of this story.
Saw these guys live 30 years ago, man what a great concert.
IMO the vocals, drumming, and production are stellar--this sort of sonic experimentation was cutting edge. The song--particularly the interlude--does exactly what it promises: takes you on a musical magic carpet ride.
Steppenwolf are surprisingly skilled writers and performers--just listen to that drumming-and have a number of worthy songs. I suggest Rock Me. Love you guys.
... not about drugs ... it's about THE MUSIC!!!! "Close your eyes, girl. Look inside girl. Let the sound take you away." "Tell your dreams to me. Fantasy will set you free."
Yeah, clearly those things have nothing to do with drugs. 🤣🤣🤣
It's about drugs AND music.
This was not about drugs, it's about the experience of listening to music, with phrases like "sound machine", "cloud of sound", and "let the sound take you away". You don't need to be on heavy psychedelic drugs to appreciate this song. Contrary to popular belief, they were not on an acid trip or writing about such when they wrote this song. However, John Kay did say that they might have smoked a joint when they wrote Magic Carpet Ride. I grew up in the 60's and 70's, never did drugs, and I love this song. This was a stereotypical reaction at best!
You've never tripped...y'all must be young
It's 100 percent about drugs as was Lucy In the Sky with Diamonds. Don't be naive.
it describes lying between 2 big stereo speakers.
@@edwardmclaughlin719 Another CLUELESS comment from someone who wasn't even a gleam in his Dad's eyes when this song came out. I'm 73 and know! It's about how music (and getting lost in it) can transport you to another place..
@@edwardmclaughlin719no it's not about drugs. John Kay, the bands guitarist and frontman, had recently bought a new top-quality hi-fi system, and started writing lyrics "about how great our new stereo system sounded," adding imagery about making a wish. It's about listening to music. Associating the song with drugs came out later by fans.
'the pusher', 'sookie' and 'snowblind friend' are also great
Terrific job on the organ by Goldy
McJohn!!
He said "I like to dream, right between the sound machine" Its music "taking you away" . Also, it is a great song when your stoned lol, just throwing that out there :) Keep em coming guys !
This sounds exactly like Steppenwolf
This singer in this band is much better.
You two are so much fun. And, this song is forever changed. From now on, I'll hear Dori every time I hear the song.
😅 😂 This is the first time I have ever heard anyone referring to this song as whale sounds. That is too funny. Magic Carpet Ride is about the music- Close your eyes girl, let the sound take you away. Classic Steppenwolf.
Listening to this on the canteen jukebox....1968 Fort Sam Houston Texas.
My fave Steppenwolf song! ♥
They were one of the first for the psychedelic sound.
This is the comment I was waiting for!
Not really. Psychedelic music started in 1966
Another Canadian band who got their start as the back up band for Ronnie Hawkins in Toronto. After they left to find fame and fortune in the US their replacement eventually became known as The Band and after they left their replacement became known as Crowbar when they went out on their own. Ronnie Hawkins was a great trainer of Canadian bands. RIP Ronnie.
Great one! You don’t know what we can find……😊Why dontcha come with me lil girl on a magic carpet ride! 😊❤
10:30 “Take a trip and never leave the farm”! 😅😂 as Ray Stevens sings…..❤😊Wildwood Weed. Check it out. 😅
You two are having waaaaay too much fun
You may have heard this song in the Star Trek movie "First Contact".
It's like a fusion of funk and metal. Gold.
Thanks to my older brother for turning me on to Steppenwolf.
Try "The Pusher" and "Snowblind Friend", both written by Hoyt Axton.
My favorites from them are Snowblind Friend and Who Needs You
I was once made to listen to this song lying down and blindfolded on repeat for over an hour.
Memories ❤✌
Strange to me that you thought it sounded totally different from Born To Be Wild.
I always thought the vocals were almost exactly the same. The beats are different of course and the strumming pattern drives this song but it's instantly recognizable as Steppenwolf.
Greetings, seen them live with other great Bands👍🤗Thanks for sharing your reactions👍
This song is cut off shorts, bare feet, cheap beers, and sunburnt shoulders ❤
Psychedelic! Makes me miss my old chopped-down '47 Knucklehead. Back-in-the-day, my old-lady baked a MEAN batch of brownies while listening to this on FM radio!
I seen them in an outdoor concert in Michigan years ago. It was wild with mostly bikers. They had kegs of beer and whatever else you wanted it was really crazy and wild.
My favorite rock band, of all-time!
Why are they not in the Hall Of
Game????!
Groovy baby. He's from Canada and you can't imagine him in snow!😎😎😶😶😎😎
The opening to this song always gives me goosebumps . . .
I don't know what was more fun. Watching Samantha dance. Or the cool song from Steppenwolf.
😁😁😁
👍👍👍
the track was used on star trek where they went back in time to fight the Borg
Those 2 songs by Steppenwolf have been in tons of movies!!!!
My parents took me to concerts as a kid in the late 80’s and early 90’s and I can say I’ve seen Steppenwolf in concert twice, The Beach Boys once, Frankie Valli once and The Moody Blues. It was fun to be a kid then
I'm 63 now, when I was 13 so 50 years ago, this was my first album.
For yet another sound from these guys try listening to “Snowblind Friend”.
✌🏼😎🇺🇸
A great driving song.
Sam can "chair dance" with the best of 'em!💯 You go girl!🤗❤️✌️
played pool in Nashville with the drummer in 2002 really cool guy
My favorite song when it came out.
Great reaction, Sam and Phil! As others have mentioned, The Pusher should be next. I enjoyed seeing both of you having fun with this.
That album has an awesome medley on the 2nd side, several songs that run together. It's really worth a reaction.
My first rock concert, 1969, awesome. As others stated, The Pusher should be next, still fits Our world today, then Monster and Snowblind Friend.
This is the greatest Psychedelic Song Ever written!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The ride is the music..close your eyes girl, let the sound take you away...
Budweiser, Chevrolet and Goodyear tire company have all used it in commercials
😊❤ OMG you two!! LOL 😂 Your discussion after the song had me LMAO 😂🤣❤ I don't even care what the song was!! Luv you guys!! 😊❤❤
Timeless beauty, great choice. Hey Lawdy Mama, Sookie Sookie.
Steppenwolf are a killer band with some good deep cuts
Love Sam's dancing to the music. To me, it means she's enjoying it. Rock on, Samantha. :)
" The Pusher " should be next. Great song and message!
Loved the chair dancing - both of you, but Sam nailed it. Song writing in the late 1960's was a lot less structured than today, so codas became bridges and what was supposedly was the end of the song wasn't. Music was the chill pill and the cup of concrete. Really enjoyed the song and your reactions. Also, there was a huge fluidity of style.; no one cared except the recording studio execs.
"Ball Crusher" from the Steppenwolf 7 will give you the heavy and the riffage you seek. Then listen to "Snowblind Friend", it's completey different.
You guys are the best!
Steppenwolf wrote some very progressive songs about how to treat women and being true to yourself. "Snow Blind Friend" tears me up every time.
My understanding is the song is more about the quality of stero over mono. A lot of the earlier songs were recorded in mono then redone in stereo. He is sitting on his carpet in the loungeroom listening in stereo. Now we have quad, surround and numerous other sounds.
My gen went to show to listen and dance on our feet. Kids to day go to show and listen and just sit there moving only their arm and hands. A show was a work out back when i was ur age.
Byw I am 75 and still go out dancing with the Love of My Life every Fir night. She to is 75 and 3 months older then I.
Just came back from enjoying the music of John Kay on the Flower Power Cruise!! The guy's still got it!!
They harnessed audio feedback to get that psychedelic sound.
I saw them in concert in 1969 in Macon, Georgia! It was crazy because I was a very conservative young girl. My boyfriends brother loved them and got tickets so we went with him. I've been married to that boyfriend for 52 years. We still talk about that concert with his brother.
Have this on OG vinyl... thanks Dad!
this song was in star trek first contact when we made the first warp drive test that brought the Vulcans to make first contact with earth and change the future of the people of earth forever.
Easily my fave song from that era .... Such a great sound with a awesome beat ❤
Here's another song by Steppenwolf, if interested. "Steppenwolf - The Pusher" (by the channel: Steppenwolf - Topic) This song by Steppenwolf was featured on their 1968 self-titled album called "Steppenwolf." The song was written by Hoyt Axton (a highly regarded and very prolific writer that wrote many songs for several highly recognizable artists from this era) the song "The Pusher" gained its popularity through by being in the 1969 movie "Easy Rider" which was very popular in its day. And as always, I enjoy rocking with you, and I always find Phil's musical analysis spot-on, and Sam I love how your mind works you always have such an interesting perspective on the lyrics and visuals. Thanks, guys, for sharing. peace out~
The song was about lead singer John Kay sitting on his carpet at home surrounded by his ne quadraphonic sound system. Quad was really nice but with 4 speakers room size and speaker placement was an issue. Recording things in quad was also quite fussy, so quad died a quick death and we all went back to stereo.