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Guitar instrumental of The Shadows from 1963 played by Martin Chrobák.
ABOUT RECORDING
The guitar part was recorded on hand-made Tele with Seymour Duncan on neck (first part) and DiMarzio DP421BK in rear position (from 1:48 together with Boss CS-3).
Pedal used from beginning of the song is Gerhat AC Mode overdrive with minimum of Gain and max. Tone and Volume.
From pedals signal goes in to Fender Delexe Reverb tube (no Reverb, no Tremolo) amp with Bugera PS-1 attenuator.
Recorded via Shure SM 58 mic and Yamaha AG 06 mixing console in to the Garage Band DAW, where Delay And Reverb were added.
ABOUT SONG
“Atlantis” is an instrumental piece famously performed by The Shadows, a British band known for their pioneering work in instrumental rock music. Released in 1963 as the B-side to their single “Shindig,” “Atlantis” quickly gained its own recognition for its unique sound and melody.
The track was composed by Jerry Lordan, who also wrote their earlier hit “Apache.” “Atlantis” stands out with its haunting melody, evoking the mythical underwater city with its reverberating guitar tones and echo effects, which were quite innovative for the time. The lead guitar work by Hank Marvin, with its distinctive echo and vibrato, became one of the defining elements of the song, showcasing a blend of surf rock and the more atmospheric, orchestral sounds.
Interestingly, “Atlantis” was one of the first songs to extensively use echo effects, which were achieved through physical echo chambers rather than digital means. This gave the track a deep, spacious quality that was quite revolutionary, setting a trend for future recordings. The Shadows’ version of “Atlantis” not only soared in the UK charts but also influenced numerous musicians worldwide, contributing to the band’s global reputation for guitar innovation. Over the years, “Atlantis” has been covered by various artists, each bringing their interpretation to this classic, yet the original by The Shadows remains the most celebrated for its technical prowess and atmospheric allure.
Source: X/Gork
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