Questlove Supreme QLS Classic: Greg Phillinganes (Part 2)
Jul 27, 2020
Musician Greg Phillinganes talks about his time with Michael Jackson, including his contributions to 'Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough'. They also discuss recreating a groove in the studio, the engineering of the Trump album, and the process of creating iconic opening stabs and chords. They share stories of touring with George Harrison and Eric Clapton, the tragic events of September 11th, and working with a female artist on a Prince cover.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Greg Phillinganes' Career Journey and Michael Jackson's Publishing Royalties
01:41 • 2min
Vibing in the Studio and Recreating a Groove
03:20 • 8min
Feeling Replaced and Trump Album Engineering
11:26 • 13min
The Creation Process and the 'Alphabet State'
24:42 • 2min
Finishing a Task, Apple Card, Hilton Hotels, Coca-Cola, and a Theory about the Bad Album
26:32 • 3min
Creating Iconic Opening Stabs and Chords
29:03 • 7min
Challenges of Maintaining Normalcy on Tour
36:11 • 11min
Interactions with Ernest Thomas and Topper, Michael Henderson's appearance, and a performance in Japan
47:27 • 11min
Development of Electronium, 45 Cover & Ads
58:26 • 4min
Touring with George Harrison and Eric Clapton
01:01:59 • 5min
The Tragic Events of September 11th
01:06:50 • 14min
Working with a Female Artist on a Prince Cover
01:21:12 • 7min
Closing Message, Bank of America, Berkeley Online, and Lucky Land Sluts Ads
01:28:01 • 2min