Here are some things to listen for in the song (the vocals begin at around 10 seconds):
1. The lead vocal has an interesting modulation effect supplied by an Eventide 949 Harmonizer. It's a trick we used to use on a vocalist with pitch problems where you tune one channel up a few cents and the other down a few cents. That spreads the vocals out a bit across the stereo spectrum, gives the impression of a double, and makes you forget all about any pitch problems that might be occurring. Listen - it works!
2. Theres a nice delayed reverb on the vocal tracks that has most of the top and bottom end filtered out so it blends into the mix better. When you listen to the the vocal in the track with the rest of the instruments, it has a nice sheen on it without actually hearing the reverb, but it's pretty apparent when you just listen to the isolated vocals.
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1 comment:
Always fascinating stuff and interesting insights Bobby, many thanks.
Duran Duran has always been a top band with excellent songwriting, despite any naysayers out there.
Any group that's had so many hit songs with this much longevity since the early 80's earns its validity in music history.
Totally the opposite of so much (too much) of the vapid 'McDonald's" like disposable music so prevalent today, regardless of how many millions sold.
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