Tone Profile

The piano sound is bright and clear, with a slightly honky and percussive attack that cuts through the mix. It has a somewhat dry, close-mic'd sound, typical of many rock recordings from the era.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The piano was likely recorded with close microphones to capture a direct and present sound.
• EQ was probably used during mixing to enhance the brightness and clarity of the piano, as well as cut unwanted resonances.
• Compression would have been applied to control the dynamic range and ensure the piano sat well in the mix.

Recreation Tips

• Use a bright-sounding piano sample or VST plugin.
• Apply EQ to boost the high frequencies and reduce any muddiness in the low-mids.
• Use a compressor to even out the dynamics and add punch.
• Experiment with slight distortion or saturation to add character and grit.
• Consider using a short, bright reverb or delay to add depth and space.

Recommended Gear

• Bechstein Concert Grand Piano(keyboard)
• Neumann U67(mic)
• Neve 1073(preamp)
• Pultec EQP-1A(eq)
• Urei 1176(compressor)