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Carlos Alomar on Paul McCartney's Press to Play
Carlos Alomar recalls working with Paul McCartney on his 1986 album Press to Play.
In brief
Carlos Alomar recalls working with Paul McCartney on his 1986 album Press to Play. Carlos Alomar worked with Paul McCartney on his 1986 album Press to Play, which turned 40 years old this year. Originally reported by Guitar World.
Paul McCartney's Press to Play
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Carlos Alomar worked with Paul McCartney on his 1986 album Press to Play, which turned 40 years old this year.
Alomar's first impression of Paul
Alomar met Paul McCartney at his studio in East Sussex, England, where they talked about Bowie, James Brown, and the Apollo Theater.
Paul's curiosity about Alomar
Paul McCartney was intrigued by Alomar's stories about working with R&B artists and his Buddhist background.
The studio session
Alomar recorded tracks with Paul McCartney at Hogg Hill Mill studio in East Sussex, England.
Alomar's guitar work
Alomar used his favorite Strat guitar and digital delay effects on tracks like Press and Pretty Little Head.
Paul's reaction
Paul McCartney praised Alomar's guitar work and allowed him to complete his musical ideas without interference.
The album's legacy
Press to Play turned 40 years old this year and features tracks like Press, Pretty Little Head, Stranglehold, and Only Love Remains.
Alomar's lasting connection
Alomar and Paul McCartney haven't spoken since the sessions, but Alomar says he still visits Paul in his heart.
Alomar's other collaborations
Alomar co-wrote the song Fame with David Bowie and John Lennon in 1976.
The studio environment
Alomar was amazed by the vintage Beatles gear at Paul McCartney's studio, including Hofner basses and Vox amps.
Alomar's guitar technique
Alomar used call-and-response techniques and digital delay effects to create the guitar parts for Press to Play.
The album's impact
Press to Play was a collaborative effort between Alomar and Paul McCartney that turned 40 years old this year.
The takeaway
Carlos Alomar worked with Paul McCartney on his 1986 album Press to Play, which turned 40 years old this year.
