Well this is a gorgeous song, isn't it?
The musical architecture of "Something" is complex and breathtaking. It was a pleasure and quite unbelievable to uncover, learn and perform all of these parts. There's so much going on - pizzicato violas, a layered string background, an intermittent rhythm guitar (which I've concluded had a capo on the 3rd fret), Ringo's incredible tom fills, Paul's bass countermelodies, that frantic, incredible middle 8 (one of the truly great Beatle moments) - and of course, the solo. I hope I did it justice.
This might be the most beautiful Beatles song ever. Loved recording this.
Instruments:
- Gibson Les Paul
- Epiphone Casino
- Rickenbacker 4003 Bass
- Viola (pizzicato parts)
- Yamaha P121 keyboard - organ parts, strings (minus viola), piano
- Ludwig Classic Maple 20/12/14 Black Oyster Pearl (dampened with tea towels)
- Beatles drumhead from Russ Lease at www.BeatleSuits.com
- Drums recorded via PreSonus Studio 1824C Interface (drums: 5 microphones used)
- Drums mic'd with Cad Audio Stage7 7-Piece Drum Microphones (micing toms, snare & bass drum)
- Drums recorded and mixed with PreSonus Studio One
- Shure SM57 (under hi-hat, all other instruments)
- All instruments except drums recorded on Audacity via a USB soundcard on an HP Pavilion
- Guitar Amp: Vox Mini3 G2
- Lead guitar sound via Aclam DR. ROBERT Vox UL730 Pedal and a few plug-ins on Studio One.
Video Equipment:
- Camera: Canon M50
- Edited with Adobe Premiere Pro on HP Envy 32'' All in One
If I dedicate this to anyone, it's for George Harrison. His fingerprints are all over the lead and rhythm guitar parts. Phenomenal.
29 окт 2020
