piano from “what'd i say (part 1)” by ray charles | ToneDB

what'd i say (part 1)

ray charles

piano

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Tone Profile

The piano has a bright, slightly overdriven sound, with a clear and present midrange that cuts through the mix. It possesses a raw, energetic character, indicative of a live performance.

Production Credits

Producer: Ahmet Ertegun

Engineer: Tom Dowd

Recorded at: Atlantic Studios, New York

Signal Chain

Instrument: Wurlitzer Electric Piano

Recording Notes

  • The song was recorded live, capturing the natural ambience and energy of the performance.
  • The slight overdrive may be due to the recording console or tape saturation.
  • The piano was likely miked directly.

Recreation Tips

  • Use a Wurlitzer electric piano as your base tone.
  • Add a touch of overdrive or saturation to give it a slightly gritty edge.
  • EQ to enhance the midrange frequencies for clarity and presence.
  • Consider adding a touch of spring reverb to emulate the sound of the recording environment.

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