Oasis songwriting maestro Noel Gallagher has made a startling confession about his behaviour during the band's legendary recording sessions, admitting he was an absolute 'monster' in the studio.
The iconic guitarist, responsible for some of Britpop's most anthemic tracks, revealed he would make outrageous demands of producers and engineers to achieve his exact creative vision, no matter the cost or complexity.
'I was a monster, an absolute monster,' Gallagher declared with surprising candour. 'I'd be like, 'I want 10,000 people on that chorus, sounding like they're in Wembley Stadium.''
His relentless perfectionism pushed recording technology to its absolute limits in the 1990s, long before modern digital tools made such feats more achievable. He demanded impossibly large, layered sounds that forced engineers to perform technical miracles with the equipment available at the time.
The Price of Perfection
This relentless drive for a specific sound created immense pressure in the studio. Gallagher admits his uncompromising approach meant that 'nothing was ever good enough' and that he was constantly pushing for more, bigger, and better sounds from his team.
The revelation offers a fascinating glimpse behind the curtain of one of Britain's most successful bands, explaining the sheer scale and power captured on seminal albums like '(What's the Story) Morning Glory?'
A Softer Approach Today
In a telling contrast, the now solo artist admits his methods have mellowed significantly with age and experience. The self-proclaimed studio tyrant of the 90s has evolved, now placing greater trust in his collaborators and the modern recording process.
This frank admission adds a new layer to the legacy of Oasis, showcasing the intense dedication and near-tyrannical pursuit of greatness that helped define a generation of music, even at the expense of being a 'monster' in the studio.
