G.S.: two guitar tracks. Recorded at Kenny's, late '84. Written probably late '83, from themes developed fall 1980.
A statement of theme, an overture. This begins Night Circus but would have been out of place beginning this compilation. The 2nd guitar is played in the bass register and was added as a very fortunate afterthought, it hadn't been planned but just seemed like a good idea when it came time to record. This was the 2nd take. The first take featured a slap-back tape effect, which turned the melody to mush. It was scrapped for a cleaner approach.
The main guitar sound, which I think is similar to mellotron strings, is also something of a trademark for me and can be heard elsewhere on this compilation.
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