Thomas Dolby explains how he recorded the backing track to the song 17 Hills from his EP 'Amerikana', analysing Liam Genocky's drums, Jeffrey Wash's fretless bass, and Bruce Kaphan's pedal steel parts in ProTools. His next EP 'Oceanea' is released 29th Nov 2010 - for more info go to http://www.thomasdolby.com
Phenomenal song.
bluefox4000 3 months ago
I like the phrasing of the piano on this song is so Thomas Dolby. There is a quotation of another song in there. I think it's like on Pirate Twins.
mikorsoudotcom 1 year ago
Oh, it is glorious the way Bruce's and Jeffrey's (sp?!) playing, and your own,
Thomas, all flow like water... it's all so atmospheric! Absolutely lovely. To
hear the tracks isolated is to appreciate the talent of the people who played
them. I love the way your reversal of a bit of Jeffrey's playing is visible at
6:08-6:18 into this video. Neato! :-)
mizmusiclorikeet 1 year ago
love the song! but Thomas, what are we watching on the screen?
rocknrollohioguy 1 year ago