Part of the sound of Purple Rain took shape at Sunset Sound. Engineer David Leonard’s account connects the song’s finishing work to this Hollywood studio.
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The recording account describes strings recorded in Sunset Sound’s Studio 3. This is one stage in the making of Purple Rain, whose original live performance was recorded elsewhere. The studio link follows the later recording work.
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The recording account describes strings recorded in Sunset Sound’s Studio 3. This is one stage in the making of Purple Rain, whose original live performance was recorded elsewhere. The studio link follows the later recording work.
Mix — Purple Rain, including engineer David Leonard’s account ↗︎
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