piano from “goodbye stranger” by supertramp | ToneDB
goodbye stranger
supertramp
piano
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Tone Profile
A bright and clear piano sound with a slightly compressed and EQ'd tone, typical of 70s rock recordings. The overall vibe is clean and polished, fitting the song's sophisticated arrangement.
Gear
- Rhodes Pianoinstrument
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- Neumann U87microphone
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- LA-2Aprocessing
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The Story
The electric piano sound on "Goodbye Stranger" was recorded using a Fender Rhodes through a Neumann U87 microphone with LA-2A compression. The track was recorded at The Village Recorder in Los Angeles, produced and engineered by Peter Henderson, with careful attention to mic placement and processing to achieve the bright, polished sound characteristic of Supertramp's sophisticated 70s productions.
Production Credits
Producer: Peter Henderson
Engineer: Peter Henderson
Recorded at: The Village Recorder, Los Angeles
Signal Chain
Instrument: Rhodes Piano
Microphone: Neumann U87
Processing: LA-2A
Recreation Tips
- Start with a Rhodes Piano or a similar electric piano.
- Use a Neumann U87 or similar condenser microphone to capture a detailed and balanced sound.
- Apply gentle compression using an LA-2A-style compressor to even out the dynamics.
- Use EQ to boost the high frequencies for brightness and cut any muddiness in the low-mid frequencies.
- Experiment with slight amounts of reverb to add depth without washing out the sound.
Original Gear
- Rhodes Piano(keyboard)
- Neumann U87(mic)
- LA-2A(compressor)
Substitutions & Recommendations
Alternative to: Fender Rhodes Piano
Modern digital piano with authentic Rhodes modeling and built-in effects, perfect for recreating that classic 70s electric piano tone
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Neumann U87
Large diaphragm condenser with similar frequency response to the U87, capturing the detailed brightness of the original recording
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: LA-2A Compressor
Faithful digital recreation of the original LA-2A's smooth optical compression that shaped the piano's dynamics
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Fender Rhodes Piano
Detailed software emulation of vintage Rhodes pianos with authentic 70s character and built-in amp modeling
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Neumann U87
Affordable clone of the U87 circuit design, delivering similar sonic characteristics for recording electric piano
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: LA-2A Compressor
Hardware recreation of the LA-2A's optical compression circuit, providing the same smooth dynamic control as the original
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