Making "Rain in Purple Frontiers" Ep 4: Dual-Layer Bass & Baritone Sax

by Tom Ray

In this episode of the making of our song “Rain in Purple Frontiers”, we move from the digital programming of the first few videos into the world of live instrumentation. Watch as Cliff adds his dual-layer bass parts and we experiment with DADGAD guitars. Then, Bryan riffing on baritone sax to create a unique atmosphere for the song.

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Inside the Episode:

  • The Dual-Layer Bass: Cliff built a dual bass track using a finger-style take for sub-frequency and a second using a pick for that aggressive bite.
  • DADGAD Tuned Guitar: Cliff also had an idea to try out a guitar part with a non-traditional tuning to create a dream-like tension in the song.
  • The Saxophone Space: See how we used room reverb to take Bryan’s baritone sax from dry to something like an alleyway at night.

This series documents the trial-and-error process of creating this song.

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