This is where the technicality comes in. The bass shouldn't just provide the root note; it should be a melodic lead.
Use a Juno-106 or Prophet-5 emulation. Look for "Dreamy Pad" or "Brass" presets. Apply a slow LFO to the pitch (vibrato) to give it a "warped vinyl" feel.
Use jazz-fusion chords (Major 7ths, 9ths, and 13ths) to bridge the gap between the funk and the pop elements. 3. The Atmosphere: "Bee Gees" Vocal & Synth Stack
Use a global phaser on the master bus during transitions to create a "submerged" feeling before the beat drops back in.
Kevin Parker’s drum sound is defined by heavy compression and "dead" room tones.
Use a white noise sweep or a very high-frequency synthesizer shimmer tucked quietly in the background to simulate the "something in the air" sensation. 4. Arrangement & Mixing Tips
This specific blend of is all about the "Modern Vintage" sound. To capture the vibe of "There’s Something in the Air," you need to balance 1970s analog warmth with 2020s digital punch. Here is your production guide: 1. The Foundation: The "Tame Impala" Drums
Use vintage 70s drum samples (Ludwig or Rogers). Dampen the snare with a "fat snare" weight or a cloth to kill the ring.
Tame Impala X Thundercat X Bee Gees Type Beat "there's Something In The Air" -
This is where the technicality comes in. The bass shouldn't just provide the root note; it should be a melodic lead.
Use a Juno-106 or Prophet-5 emulation. Look for "Dreamy Pad" or "Brass" presets. Apply a slow LFO to the pitch (vibrato) to give it a "warped vinyl" feel.
Use jazz-fusion chords (Major 7ths, 9ths, and 13ths) to bridge the gap between the funk and the pop elements. 3. The Atmosphere: "Bee Gees" Vocal & Synth Stack This is where the technicality comes in
Use a global phaser on the master bus during transitions to create a "submerged" feeling before the beat drops back in.
Kevin Parker’s drum sound is defined by heavy compression and "dead" room tones. Look for "Dreamy Pad" or "Brass" presets
Use a white noise sweep or a very high-frequency synthesizer shimmer tucked quietly in the background to simulate the "something in the air" sensation. 4. Arrangement & Mixing Tips
This specific blend of is all about the "Modern Vintage" sound. To capture the vibe of "There’s Something in the Air," you need to balance 1970s analog warmth with 2020s digital punch. Here is your production guide: 1. The Foundation: The "Tame Impala" Drums This is where the technicality comes in
Use vintage 70s drum samples (Ludwig or Rogers). Dampen the snare with a "fat snare" weight or a cloth to kill the ring.
