A unique breakdown/analysis of this masterpiece of music production by Yes and producer Trevor Horn. With isolated tracks from the original recording, come and listen to parts you may not have noticed before, like the glorious melodic cowbell.
0:00 Use Of Samples
0:21 Drum Groove & Overdubs
0:50 The Melodic Cowbell
1:49 Conga Drums & Handclaps
2:07 Verse Riff: Bass & Guitar
2:34 Arpeggiated, Dissonant, and Happy Guitars
3:14 Arrangement Awareness
3:36 Bridge Horns, Rhythm Guitars, Piano, Synths, Handclaps
4:21 Bridge Riff and Vocals
5:10 Intro Distorted Guitars
5:29 Guitar Solo
6:25 Vocal FX
6:51 Vocal Arrangements
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Relevant YT links and info related to Owner Of A Lonely Heart :
Producer Trevor Horn with the multitracks of Owner Of A Lonely Heart:
https://youtu.be/X3Za2xF3wAc?si=ZdFCLqZuKeWv4_gk&t=464
Guitarist Trevor Rabin explaining how to play the guitar solo from Owner Of A Lonely Heart:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMFP-aN8rPs
Owner Of A Lonely Heart recorded by Yes
Released 1983
Jon Anderson – lead and backing vocals
Trevor Rabin - vocals, guitars, Synclavier and Fairlight CMI
Chris Squire – bass guitar, backing vocals
Alan White – drums, Fairlight CMI programming
Tony Kaye – piano
Trevor Horn – Fairlight CMI programming, production
J. J. Jeczalik – Fairlight CMI programming
Writers: Trevor Rabin, Jon Anderson, Chris Squire, Trevor Horn
Producer: Trevor Horn
Credits subject to official verification.
This recording is being used for educational and commentary purposes under the guidelines of fair use. The excerpts used are minimal and serve to enhance the understanding and appreciation of the recording process and music production. This video is non-commercial and does not seek to replace the original content.