organ from “road to nowhere” by talking heads | ToneDB
road to nowhere
talking heads
organ
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Tone Profile
A bright and slightly gritty organ sound that provides a driving, rhythmic element to the song. It's punchy and clear, cutting through the mix without being overly dominant.
Production Credits
Producer: Talking Heads
Engineer: Eric 'ET' Thorngren
Recorded at: Blank Tapes, New York
Signal Chain
Instrument: Hammond Organ
Amp: Leslie 147
Microphone: AKG D12
Recording Notes
- The organ was likely recorded with a close mic on the Leslie speaker to capture the direct sound and rotary effect.
- Further processing during mixing probably involved some EQ to shape the tone and compression to even out the dynamics.
Recreation Tips
- Start with a clean Hammond organ sound, ideally through a Leslie speaker simulator plugin or a real Leslie cabinet.
- Use a dynamic microphone model like the AKG D12 on the low rotor and a condenser on the high rotor of the leslie.
- Experiment with EQ to brighten the tone and add some presence in the upper midrange.
- Apply gentle compression to control the dynamics and add some punch.
Recommended Gear
- Hammond Organ(keyboard)
- Leslie 147(amp)
- AKG D12(mic)
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