Matthew S
Well-Known Member
I didn’t know that a Wurlitzer Electric Piano back in 71 would have had french horn sounds/settings available. Interesting to know that technology was around then. Learn something new every day!Little did I suspect that expressing an opinion about my lack of preference for - of all things - French horns would cause anyone consternation or frustration...
However, I stand by that opinion, but now that I think about it a "fuzz guitar" solo at these two points in the song by Tony P. would have been ideal since she makes reference to the sweet and sad guitar in the lyrics...
Besides, the "French horns" that we hear on the record are not actually real French horns being played by a small ensemble of live brass musicians - no credit is given for any such French horn players in the album details on Richard's website - I suspect that sound was produced by a "voice setting" on his Wurlitzer Electric piano - i can create the same sound on my Yamaha Digital piano.
The French horn sound is also used during the live BBC concert, but there are no players there in the band.
I'm not sure but I do think that real French horns were actually added for the RPO album since that orchestra has a full compliment of them.
French horns for you - a fuzz guitar for me - it's all good - Karen is going to start singing any second now...