What exactly was the “wall of sound” technique and why was it so important for music?

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I read the wikipedia page on it and im still confused on how it is made and what exactly was so good about it. Im not familiar with music production but ive seen people mention Spector and how he contributed to music and the “wall of sound” is always something i see people mention. But i never know what exactly that is

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The “wall of sound” technique was a revolutionary audio production method that involved orchestrating multiple instrumental and vocal tracks to create a dense, layered, and immersive sound experience

It was important for music because it added depth and richness to the overall sound, making it more engaging and impactful for listeners.