| "DUST IN THE WIND" ( Kerry Livegren ) KANSAS Acoustic Tribute Cover By: ARDIE SARAO This is one of my all-time favorite acoustic ballad song . From the Album 'Point Of No Return " "Dust in the Wind" is a hit single released by the American progressive rock band Kansas in 1977. It peaked at number six on the Billboard Hot 100 chart the week of April 22, 1978, making it Kansas' only top ten Billboard Hot 100 charting single. The 45-rpm single was certified gold for sales of one million units by the RIAA shortly after the height of its popularity as a hit single. More than 25 years later, the RIAA certified gold the digital download format of the song, Kansas's only single so certified as of September 17, 2008.[1] Written by Kerry Livgren, it was one of the band's first acoustic tracks; its slow melody and melancholy lyrics differ from their other hits, such as "Carry On Wayward Son" and "The Wall". The guitar part is played by two guitarists on six-string guitars, one in standard tuning and the other in Nashville tuning, in unison to create a chimy sound similar to a twelve-string guitar. The song's instrumental bridge contains a distinctive and highly memorable melodic line and harmony for violin and viola played by Robby Steinhardt. Info Source : en.wikipedia.org Recorded LIVE @ my home rehearsal studio on Sony Vegas 9 , Ovation Guitars, Audio Technica condenser mic, Alesis 8 channel digital Mixer and Digitech Vocalist live 2 effects processor and vocal harmonizer and ... |
