Table of Contents
- 1 What keyboard does Steely Dan use?
- 2 What instruments are used in Hey Nineteen?
- 3 What did Donald Fagan of Steely Dan say to lenise bent during the recording of Aja regarding perfectionism?
- 4 Who played guitar on Hey Nineteen?
- 5 Who sang the song Hey 19?
- 6 Did Chevy Chase play drums for Steely Dan?
- 7 What key is peg in?
What keyboard does Steely Dan use?
Kurzweil K2500. ” I do have a Triton and a Kurzweil K2500, and use them for special effects and when I can get away with only using part of the keyboard, like if I want to mimic a flute or a mallet instrument or an organ. Organs aren’t tuneable, and are flat, weird-sounding anyway.”
What instruments are used in Hey Nineteen?
Personnel
- Donald Fagen – electric piano, synthesizer (solo), vocals.
- Walter Becker – bass guitar, guitar.
- Hugh McCracken – guitars.
- Rick Marotta – drums.
- Victor Feldman, Steve Gadd – percussion.
- Frank Floyd, Zack Sanders – backup vocals.
What did Donald Fagan of Steely Dan say to lenise bent during the recording of Aja regarding perfectionism?
Lenise Bent It was the recording of the song “Home at Last” that brought her to a breaking point, due to Fagen and Becker’s insistence on getting two words, two syllables, absolutely perfect. They worked on the words ‘well the’ for six hours last night.
Who drummed on Peg?
Drummer Rick Marotta
Pitchfork rated “Peg” as its 87th best song of the 1970s, describing it as the “perfect Steely Dan song, and one of the strangest hits to ever grace the mainstream.” Drummer Rick Marotta calls “Peg” one of the greatest tracks he has ever played on.
Who sang vocals for Steely Dan?
David Palmer (vocalist)
| David Palmer | |
|---|---|
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1964–2002 |
| Associated acts | The Myddle Class Quinaimes Band Steely Dan Wha-Koo |
Who played guitar on Hey Nineteen?
Hey Nineteen is taken from their eighth album Gaucho in 1980 which featured 32 different musicians on the album and ones heard on Hey Nineteen are, Hugh McCracken on guitar, Rick Marotta on drums and both Victor Feldman and Steve Gadd on percussion.
Who sang the song Hey 19?
Steely Dan
Hey Nineteen/Artists
Did Chevy Chase play drums for Steely Dan?
DID YOU KNOW: Actor Chevy Chase was the drummer for Donald Fagen & Walter Becker’s band before they made their first record as Steely Dan? What’s your #CoolMusicFact?
Who mixed Aja?
Aja (song)
| “Aja” | |
|---|---|
| Song by Steely Dan | |
| Label | ABC |
| Songwriter(s) | Donald Fagen Walter Becker |
| Producer(s) | Gary Katz |
Who played bass on Steely Dan Peg?
Chuck Rainey
“Peg” begins with a hearty descending chord progression with some jazzy roots. Drummer Rick Marotta, bassist Chuck Rainey, and guitarist Steve Khan lock in from beat one of the groove, with some nice clavinet and synth melodies simmering over the top.
What key is peg in?
| Title: | Peg |
|---|---|
| By: | Steely Dan |
| Instruments: | Voice, range: E4-A5 Piano |
| Scorings: | Piano/Vocal/Chords Singer Pro |
| Original Published Key: | G Major |