More Than a Feeling

Amp settings (as recorded)

The recording

The track was recorded in Tom Scholz's basement studio in Watertown, Massachusetts, prior to the band's official formation. Scholz—an MIT-educated engineer—played almost all guitar and bass parts himself, utilizing his own prototype 'Power Soak' attenuator to drive tube circuits at high volumes without excessive stage noise. The iconic 'Boston' sound was achieved through rigorous layering, precise EQ adjustment, and the use of custom studio gadgets. Brad Delp provided the vocals and Sib Hashian was later brought in to re-record drums after the initial demos secured the record deal.