Tone Profile

The piano sound is bright, full, and aggressive, with a strong attack and a resonant sustain. It captures the raw energy and dynamic performance style of Jerry Lee Lewis.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The piano was likely recorded in a live setting to capture the energy of Jerry Lee Lewis' performance.
• Microphone placement would have been critical to capture both the clarity of the higher registers and the powerful resonance of the lower registers.

Recreation Tips

• Use a bright, well-maintained grand piano, preferably a Steinway D.
• Experiment with microphone placement to find the sweet spot that captures both the clarity and the power of the piano.
• Consider recording in a live room to capture the natural ambience and energy of a performance.
• Use minimal processing to preserve the natural sound of the piano, focusing instead on capturing a great performance.

Recommended Gear

• Steinway D(keyboard)
• Telefunken U47(mic)
• Neve 1073(preamp)