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piano from “rocket man (i think it's going to be a long, long time)” by elton john | ToneDB

rocket man (i think it's going to be a long, long time)

elton john

piano

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Tone Profile

The piano tone is warm, slightly compressed, and features a prominent, shimmering chorus effect, creating a lush and ethereal soundscape that fills the mix.

Production Credits

Producer: Gus Dudgeon

Engineer: Ken Scott

Recorded at: Trident Studios, London

Signal Chain

Instrument: Yamaha CP-70 Electric Grand Piano

Processing: Roland Dimension D

Recording Notes

  • The Yamaha CP-70 was often run through a Roland Dimension D chorus to create a wide, lush sound.
  • Compression was likely applied during mixing to even out the dynamics and enhance sustain.

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a bright electric piano sound.
  • Apply a subtle chorus effect to add width and shimmer.
  • Use compression to even out the dynamics and enhance sustain.
  • Experiment with EQ to brighten or darken the tone as needed.

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