I THINK TOO MUCH

SYNC LICENSING & RIGHTS

Sync context and uses:

A modern blues rock track exploring the theme of overthinking within relationships, combining a guitar-driven arrangement with an engaging and melodic feel. The song captures the emotional tension of self-reflection, uncertainty and romantic situations while maintaining an accessible and upbeat character. Particularly suited to romantic comedies, relationship storylines, character-driven scenes, light drama and narrative moments requiring a fun, engaging rock feel.

Master Rights Owner:

Helge Rognstad

Publishing Rights Owner:

Helge Rognstad

One-Stop master clearance /licensing possible?

Yes, Helge Rognstad own both songwriting and publishing for this song.

Licensing Contact:

Helge Rognstad (The Fluffy Jackets) – contact link

Genre:

Rock

Subgenre:

Blues Rock / Classic Rock / Alternative Rock

Mood:

Playful, reflective, upbeat, warm, conversational, energetic, romantic, light-hearted

Similar Artists:

The Fluffy Jackets, The Black Crowes, Tom Petty, The Rolling Stones, Gary Moore, classic blues-rock and roots-rock artists

Keywords:

modern blues rock, guitar-driven rock, relationship song, romantic comedy, overthinking, self-reflection, love and relationships, male vocals, electric guitars, melodic rock, feel-good rock, humorous situations, character moments, dating, emotional uncertainty, light drama, storytelling, contemporary classic rock influence

PERSONNEL & PRODUCTION

Personnel

Helge Rognstad – vocals, guitars, piano/ keyboard, bass, drum programming

Matt Bradford – lap slide guitar solo

Recorded at:

The Fluffy Jackets Sound Studio, Bergen (Norway); except lap steel recorded in Los Angeles (USA).

Instrumentation and recording equipment used:

Male lead vocals, electric guitar, slide guitar, electric bass and drum kit.

The lead and backing vocals were performed by Helge Rognstad and recorded at Westpoint Studios, Acton, UK, with studio owner Shane Shanahan engineering the session. The vocal recording chain included: a Sony C800 microphone, Neve 1081 mic preamp, Un-Fairchild compressor, Michelangelo EQ by Hendy Amps, and MAAG EQ 500 Series, routed through the SSL G-Series mixing desk. Post-recording vocal effects included Soundtoys EchoBoy, Altiverb, and Valhalla Vintage Reverb.

Helge Rognstad performs all rhythm guitars, including the electric fuzz intro, using a 2005 Gibson Les Paul Standard with Burstbucker pickups through a Marshall 18 watt 1958x combo amplifier. Helge also played a 1992 Dobro 33H (manufactured in California, USA) guitar on this track.

Matt Bradford plays lap slide guitar on this song, recorded at his Los Angeles studio using a Fuzz Factory pedal from Z.vex and a DCC Marshall-clone amplifier setup.

Helge Rognstad performed piano/ keyboard on the recording.

Helge Rognstad plays the bass on this track, recorded in Bergen using a Mexico-made Fender Precision Player Series bass through an Avalon 737 rack-mounted preamp into UAD Luna.

Helge Rognstad also programmed the drums on this song, using the BFD3 drum plugin and recorded via UAD Luna DAW.

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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
• Recording lead vocals for I Think Too Much at Westpoint Studios, Acton, London

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.
• Gibson Flying V — The Story Behind the Guitar — history of the Manny Charlton / John Birch-modified Flying V.
• Gibson Flying V Featurette — video concerning the guitar previously owned by Manny Charlton (Nazareth).

Streaming (external link):

https://open.spotify.com/track/53sG88JSv3m5Fz7faQ294d?si=337ef39e58f44f43

Available in physical formats:

CD, Vinyl

Official Store:

www.fluffyjackets.co.uk

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