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The 'Analog' Songs on Joanne


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So there's this interesting article by the New Yorker on Reel-to-Reel, and among its proponents are Jack White and our very own Gaga. 

http://www.newyorker.com/business/currency/what-lady-gaga-finds-appealing-in-reel-to-reel?currentPage=all

Recording in an analog studio demands more from musicians. After each take, the band, engineers, and producer decide whether what they just recorded was the best version, or whether they should record the whole thing over again. Because of the time and cost involved, Mara said that analog recording sessions tend to be more tightly controlled. Decisions have to be made as the session moves along because mistakes cannot simply be fixed in post-production. “People think limitations are a bad thing,” he said, “but it moves the process forward in a good way. You can easily get lost in the process. It’s easier to stick to the plan when you have limitations.”

Interesting stuff. Also in the article:

“Joanne” is not completely analog, but “at least three songs were recorded to tape,” according to Mark Ronson’s manager.

 

Any ideas on which are the fully analog songs? I don't have the physical copy yet so I haven't seen the song credits for clues on this. My guess is a lot of songs were translated digitally and "post-processed" - and this is where Bloodpop comes in. 

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doppelganger
2 minutes ago, Delusional Aura said:

I think million grammys could be one of those. 

Definitely.

I'm also guessing Just Another Day and Come to Mama.

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doppelganger
2 minutes ago, Archangel said:

Obviously Joanne. She recorded it in one take. 

How could I miss Joanne :sweat: 

 

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antpats2

Not million reasons. Ever noticed at around 0:47 into the song the two vocal takes stitched together...one being slightly louder in volume? It sounds messy and I can never unhear it

 

 

I personally think Joanne (considering it was done in one take), Just Another Day and maybe Sinners Prayer 

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doppelganger
5 minutes ago, antpats2 said:

Not million reasons. Ever noticed at around 0:47 into the song the two vocal takes stitched together...one being slightly louder in volume? It sounds messy and I can never unhear it

 

This could explain it ...

"The only way to edit tape is by slicing it with a razor and attaching it to another piece of the tape, an irreversible process that restricts after-the-fact manipulation. "

 

edit : or it could just be a key change? 

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41 minutes ago, doppelganger said:

Any ideas on which are the fully analog songs? I don't have the physical copy yet so I haven't seen the song credits for clues on this. My guess is a lot of songs were translated digitally and "post-processed" - and this is where Bloodpop comes in. 

The booklet is available online as a digital file! 

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doppelganger
6 minutes ago, antpats2 said:

The booklet is available online as a digital file! 

I'm paying for a family account & streaming on Apple Music. I can't for the life of me justify buying a digital copy on itunes.... 

flop fan.

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malazam

> Million Reasons, Joanne and Just Another Day <

 

(probably)

another shot before we kiss the other side
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32 minutes ago, antpats2 said:

Not million reasons. Ever noticed at around 0:47 into the song the two vocal takes stitched together...one being slightly louder in volume? It sounds messy and I can never unhear it

 

 

I personally think Joanne (considering it was done in one take), Just Another Day and maybe Sinners Prayer 

OMG NOW I CANNOT UNHEAR IT TOO :'( 

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paganpoetry

does angel down (work tape) mean actual tape

BJORK MELANIE HALSEY BEYONCE NICKI GAGA KERLI IIRIS IMOGEN TROYE SHINEE EXO F(X)
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