What makes “Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)” a timeless masterpiece? In 1985, Kate Bush broke barriers with this track from her album Hounds of Love, blending emotion, innovation, and storytelling into one unforgettable song. Starting with a spark of inspiration on her Fairlight CMI synthesizer, Kate created the hypnotic riff that would define the track. She envisioned a track layering the iconic LinnDrum beat and adding her haunting vocals. With the help of her collaborators, including Stuart Elliott on snare and her brother Paddy Bush, Kate shaped a soundscape that still resonates today. Decades later, the track skyrocketed in popularity again thanks to the Netflix series Stranger Things, proving its enduring magic. Join me as I explore how Kate crafted this art-rock classic, and watch as I recreate the track using the QasarBeach Fairlight software, the Digitakt, and the LinnDrum in my studio, capturing that warm 80s vibe on my Tascam 424 MKI PortaStudio. What do you think makes this song so special? Let me know in the comments, and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more Nostalgic Explorations! FREE STEMS! To bring the story of this song to life, I recreated the song using the LinnDrum, QasarBeach, Bolsa Bass, and some plug-ins from Logic Pro. As a token of appreciation for your support, I’m giving away the stems for you to download and explore.
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