piano from “the suburbs” by arcade fire | ToneDB

the suburbs

arcade fire

piano

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Tone Profile

The piano has a slightly lo-fi, warm, and intimate sound, achieved through a combination of close miking and vintage gear. It's got a subtly compressed quality that adds presence without sounding overly polished.

Production Credits

Producer: Markus Dravs

Engineer: Craig Silvey

Recorded at: Studio Frisson (Montreal)

Signal Chain

Instrument: Piano

Microphone: Neumann U47

Recording Notes

  • The piano was likely recorded with close miking techniques to capture a direct and intimate sound.
  • Compression was applied to enhance the sustain and presence of the piano.

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a well-maintained piano that has a naturally warm tone.
  • Experiment with microphone placement to find the sweet spot that captures the desired sound.
  • Use a Urei 1176 compressor to subtly compress the signal and add sustain.
  • Consider using a touch of tape saturation to further enhance the vintage vibe.

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