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Bill Pursell recording "Lilacs (Lost in Time)" - final take — DeepCutsArchive
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Bill Pursell recording "Lilacs (Lost in Time)" - final take

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This is from the August 2019 session at the Tracking Room. Dad lays down the final piano over the pre-recorded strings and rhythm section. This is the title track on the album "Laura Pursell - Lost in Time (A Tribute to Bill Pursell)". He wrote this haunting, cinematic piece for my mother Julie Pursell. This track meant a great deal to him, as you can see from his reaction at the end.

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A rhythm section is a group of musicians within a music ensemble or band that provides the underlying rhythm, harmony and pulse of the accompaniment, providing a rhythmic and harmonic reference and "beat" for the rest of the band. The rhythm section is often contrasted with the roles of other musicians in the band, such as the lead guitarist or lead vocals whose primary job is to carry the melody. The core elements of the rhythm section are usually the drum kit and bass. The drums and bass prov...

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