organ from “lucy in the sky with diamonds” by the beatles | ToneDB
lucy in the sky with diamonds
the beatles
organ
85% ai confidence
Tone Profile
The organ sound is psychedelic and swirling, creating a dreamy and ethereal atmosphere. It's a key element in the song's surreal soundscape, providing a harmonic and textural backdrop.
Production Credits
Producer: George Martin
Engineer: Geoff Emerick
Recorded at: Abbey Road Studios, London
Signal Chain
Instrument: Lowrey organ
Amp: Leslie speaker
Recording Notes
- The Beatles used a Lowrey organ, which was fed through a Leslie speaker. The Leslie speaker's rotating horn and baffle created the swirling, vibrato effect.
- The recording may have involved experimenting with microphone placement around the Leslie speaker to capture the desired spatial and tonal qualities.
Recreation Tips
- Use a Lowrey organ or a virtual instrument that emulates its sound.
- Route the organ signal through a Leslie speaker simulator plugin or a real Leslie speaker if available.
- Experiment with the speed and intensity of the Leslie effect to match the original recording.
- Adjust the EQ to emphasize the organ's midrange frequencies and achieve a warm, vintage tone.
- Add a touch of reverb or tape delay to create a sense of space and depth.
Recommended Gear
- Lowrey Organ(keyboard)
- Leslie speaker(amp)
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