SONG SUMMARY
```"Red Sky" is a melodic interpretation of the Mark Cochrane composition. Produced by Rognstad, this recording combines a contemporary "singer-songwriter" production approach with the classic-rock character of The Fluffy Jackets, complete with a rock and roll section at the end. Taken from The Fluffy Jackets' third studio album The Rise and Fall of The Songwriter (2024).
```SYNC LICENSING & RIGHTS
```Sync context and uses:
"Red Sky" is a melodic interpretation of Mark Cochrane's poignant ballad composition, exploring themes of loss and longing. Produced by Rognstad, this version combines a contemporary "singer-songwriter" production approach with the classic-rock character of The Fluffy Jackets, complete with a surprising rock and roll section at the end.
Dealing with reflections on a romantic break up, the song is suitable for a range of TV and Film sync opportunities, including romantic comedies, drama and scenes dealing with reflections over love-lost scenarios.
Master Rights Owner (this performance):
Helge Rognstad
Sync Licensing / explanation of ownership:
Helge Rognstad controls and can license the master recording (this specific performance by The Fluffy Jackets). As this is a cover version, the underlying composition is owned by the original songwriter and publisher. Any sync licence will therefore require clearance of both the master recording rights (Helge Rognstad) and the publishing rights (the composition copyright owner).
Licensing Contact / if you want to use this performance of the song:
Helge Rognstad (The Fluffy Jackets) – contact link
Genre
Pop
Subgenre
Melodic Blues Rock / Classic Rock / Roots Rock / Americana
Moods
Warm, melodic, romantic, confident, soulful, polished, uplifting, reflective, organic, contemporary
Themes
Attraction, desire, romance, infatuation, loss, relationships, longing, connection, emotional tension, love, admiration
Similar Artists
The Black Crowes, Tom Petty, Bonnie Raitt, Fleetwood Mac, The Rolling Stones, Chris Rea, John Mellencamp, Eagles, Sheryl Crow, Bruce Springsteen
Keywords
attraction, romance, love, desire, relationship, infatuation, melodic rock, blues rock, classic rock, roots rock, Americana, female vocals, male backing vocals, duet-style vocals, lap steel, slide guitar, fuzz guitar, Matt Bradford, Gibson Les Paul, 12-string guitar, 6 string acoustic, road trip, relationship drama, romantic montage, emotional montage, character development, contemporary classic rock, soundtrack, film, television, documentary, sync licensing
```TRACK IDENTIFICATION - Red Sky
```| Track Information | |
| Duration | 03:26 |
|---|---|
| ISRC | usdy42490491 |
| Written by | Mark Cochrane |
| Original Release | The Rise And Fall Of The Songwriter (2024) |
| Artist (performer) | The Fluffy Jackets |
| Rights | |
| Copyright | (P) 2024 Helge Rognstad © 2024 Mark Cochrane |
| Production | |
| Produced by | Helge Rognstad |
| Recording Year | 2024 |
| Mixed by | Helge Rognstad |
| Language | English |
| Explicit Content | No |
| WAV Available | Yes |
| Dolby Atmos Available | No |
| Releases | |
| Original Release | The Rise And Fall Of The Songwriter (2024) |
PERSONNEL & PRODUCTION
```Personnel:
Helge Rognstad – vocals, guitar, bass, additional drum programming
Annette Rognstad - backing vocals
Mark Cochrane - backing vocals
Matija Bajtal – drums
Recorded at:
The Fluffy Jackets Sound Studio, Bergen, Norway, except drums recorded in Studio Tarca, Vinkovci, Croatia.
Instrumentation and recording equipment used:
Male lead vocals, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, bass, and drums.
Lead vocals were performed by Helge Rognstad and recorded using two microphone setups: a Neumann TLM 103 mono condenser microphone through an Avalon VT-737sp mic preamp for the close vocal, and a Shure SM57 microphone through a Neve 1073 microphone preamp for the distance vocal. Helge Rognstad recorded two acoustic guitars for this song, incl. a Martin 12 string (D12X1AE, 2014 model made in Mexico) guitar and a Fender acoustic 6 String (DG5CENAT, early 2000s model made in China), both recorded via the Avalon 737. Helge also plays the electric guitars, incl. a Fender Telecaster Custom Shop through a Fender Princeton amp (incl. pinch-harmonic parts) adding spacy-reverb effect post recording. A Gibson Les Paul Standard is also employed through a Marshall amp for the rock-guitar part at the end, recorded via an SM57 mic through a Neve 1073 mic pre.
Strings are added using UAD Luna Shape - the digital instrument. Helge Rognstad plays the bass part on this song, using a Fender Precision bass (player series, made in Mexico), plugged directly into the Avalon 737 pre-amp.
Matija Bajtal play drums on this song, enhanced via EQ, 1176 limiting, and Andrew Scheps parallell particles. Drum sampling incl. Matija's recording of a Black Beauty snare is also used, along with selected drum parts using BFD3, the drum plugin.
```OFFICIAL ARTWORK AND PRESS RELEASES
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Press release:
```MEDIA AND LISTENING
```- The making of The Rise and Fall of The Songwriter (2024) — The making of The Rise and Fall of the Songwriter (2024) by The Fluffy Jackets (article)
- More information about the equipment used:
- Building The Fluffy Jackets Sound Studio — Includes including signal flow, microphones, preamps.
- Guitars, Amps & Pedals at The Fluffy Jackets Sound Studio — overview of guitars & equipment at the studio.
- Five guitars previously owned by Manny Charlton — 5 guitars aquired from the Nazareth guitarist and producer.
- Available in physical formats: CD, Vinyl
- Official Store: www.fluffyjackets.co.uk
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```LICENSING & RIGHTS ENQUIRIES
```For sync licensing, master use, publishing clearance, film and television licensing, advertising, documentary, broadcast or other media use, please contact:
Contact:
Helge Rognstad (The Fluffy Jackets) – contact link
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