Arabesque
I’ve been obsessed with Arabesque lately. There’s something about the song that genuinely haunts me, especially the intro, and I really want to understand how that sound was made.
I’m trying to recreate it mainly as a way to learn, but I’m having a really hard time identifying the instruments and production techniques used. The main sound playing the melody at the beginning is especially confusing to me, I can’t tell if it’s some kind of electric piano/keyboard, synth, processed acoustic instrument, or something else entirely.
I’d also love to know more about the drums/percussion, effects, reverb, layering, and basically anything that contributes to that dreamy, airy and nostalgic atmosphere.
If anyone knows what instruments/gear Takeshi Kobayashi might have used, has production info about the soundtrack, or has tried recreating Arabesque themselves, I’d really appreciate any insight.
Even guesses from people who know sound design/production would be helpful. I’m kind of obsessed with figuring this song out lol.