They'll Need A Crane (Rough Mix)

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song name They'll Need a Crane
artist They Might Be Giants
releases Unreleased, Roughs From 2nd LP
year 1988
run time 2:33
sung by John Linnell, John Flansburgh sings harmony during chorus


Trivia/Info

  • This rough mix contains many of the same basic tracks as the final version of the song, but differs in several notable ways:
    • The organ part that doubles the guitars throughout most of the final song is absent.
    • The guitar tracks have a brighter tone and are mixed with significantly more reverb.
    • The drum track utilizes samples from a Yamaha RX11 drum machine, instead of the Alesis HR-16 used in the final version.
    • The drum patterns are slightly different; most notably in the intro and first verse, which lack snare hits on the off-beats, and in the bridge, which includes an additional kick and snare pattern.

Song Themes

Addiction, Compulsion, Aversion To Work, Body Parts, Drinks, Food, Funny But Sad, Love Gone Sour, Music, People (Imaginary), Real Estate, Sadness, The Senses, Telecommunication, Trade Names

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