What instrument is used in Losing My Religion?
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What instrument is used in Losing My Religion?
The song was arranged in the studio with mandolin, electric bass, and drums. Bassist Mike Mills came up with a bassline inspired by the work of Fleetwood Mac bassist John McVie; by his own admission he could not come up with one for the song that was not derivative.
What kind of mandolin does Peter Buck play?
88110366) 1988. While the acoustic guitar has long been used in rock and roll, the mandolin has made only rare appearances. Peter Buck of R.E.M. used this instrument to write and record the hook in “Losing My Religion” (1991) and plays it in the music video for the song.
What Does Losing My Religion mean slang?
The phrase “losing my religion” is an expression from the southern region of the US that means losing one’s temper or “at my wit’s end,” meaning as if things were going so bad you could lose your faith in God. “Losing your religion” over a person, could mean that you’re losing faith in that particular person.
What mandolin does Peter Buck play?
When did R.E.M. break up?
2011
When R.E.M. broke up in 2011, guitarist Peter Buck stayed quiet about the split. It wasn’t that the decision he made with with bandmates singer Michael Stipe and bassist Mike Mills was something he had reservations about — rather, it was the opposite.
What is a Flatiron mandolin?
The Flatiron F5 was a take on one of the most influential mandolin designs, the Gibson F5, designed by Lloyd Loar and introduced in 1922. Loar built on Orville Gibson’s groundbreaking blending of violin, mandolin and guitar design concepts that produced the first archtop fretted instruments.
Is losing my religion about unrequited love?
R.E.M. lead singer Michael Stipe wrote the lyrics, which he has said are about “obsession” and “unrequited love,” which is powerful and dangerous combination. Throughout the song, he is baring his soul, searching for hidden meaning and hopeful signs, but driving himself mad in the process.
