piano from “i will always love you” by whitney houston | ToneDB
i will always love you
whitney houston
piano
Tone Profile
The piano sound is clean and bright, with a touch of reverb to give it a spacious feel. It provides a supportive harmonic bed for the vocals, without being overly prominent.
Production Credits
Producer: David Foster
Engineer: Mick Guzauski
Recorded at: The Bodyguard Soundtrack
Signal Chain
Recording Notes
- The piano was likely recorded in a professional studio environment with high-quality microphones and preamps.
- The reverb was added during mixing to create a sense of space and depth.
- The piano's EQ may have been adjusted to enhance its clarity and presence.
Recreation Tips
- Start with a bright, well-maintained Yamaha CP-70 or similar stage piano.
- Use a clean preamp to capture the piano's natural sound.
- Experiment with different Neumann U87 microphone placements to find the sweet spot.
- Add a touch of Lexicon 480L-style reverb to create a spacious sound.
- Use EQ to shape the piano's tone and enhance its clarity.
Original Gear
- Yamaha CP-70(keyboard)
- Neumann U87(mic)
- Lexicon 480L(other)
- Neve 1073(preamp)
Substitutions & Recommendations
Alternative to: Yamaha CP-70
Detailed software emulation of the CP-70's distinctive electric piano tone with authentic pickup modeling and built-in amp simulation
Alternative to: Yamaha CP-70
Modern Yamaha stage piano with authentic CP-70 samples and the same company's approach to electric piano voicing
Alternative to: Neumann U87
Affordable clone of the U87 circuit with similar capsule design, providing the clarity needed for piano recording
Alternative to: Lexicon 480L
High-quality algorithmic reverb that can recreate the spacious hall sounds characteristic of the 480L
Alternative to: Neve 1073
Budget-friendly preamp with Neve-style EQ and transformer coloration for piano recording warmth
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