organ from “take me to church” by hozier | ToneDB

take me to church

hozier

organ

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Tone Profile

A dark, rich, and somewhat gritty organ sound that provides a foundational harmonic bed with a haunting and almost ecclesiastical vibe, perfect for driving the emotional weight of the song.

Production Credits

Producer: Rob Kirwan

Engineer: Rob Kirwan

Recorded at: Cauldron Studios, Dublin

Signal Chain

Instrument: Hammond Organ

Amp: Leslie Speaker

Microphone: Shure SM57

Recording Notes

  • The organ was likely recorded with a close microphone on the Leslie speaker to capture its rotating effect and raw tonality.
  • Consider blending direct input (DI) with the mic'd Leslie signal for added clarity and control.

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a classic Hammond organ model.
  • Use a Leslie speaker simulation or, if possible, record through a real Leslie.
  • Experiment with microphone placement on the Leslie to find the sweet spot.
  • Add a touch of overdrive or saturation to give it some grit.

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