FLASH'S THEME

Although it's one of the band's biggest hits (top 10 in the UK), and a very well-known track, it's usually under-valued by the fandom.

General Information:

Music & Lyrics by: Brian May
Arranged by: Brian May
Written: 1980
Length: 3:29
Released on: 8th December 1980

Produced by: Brian May & Reinhold Mack
Mixed by: Reinhold Mack
Engineered by: Reinhold Mack & Alan Douglas

Recorded: October - November 1980
Recorded at: Townhouse Studios, 150 Goldhawk Rd, London, UK

Keys: A Minor
Metre: 4/4
Form: Two-Bridge

Acoustic Drums: Roger Taylor
Electric Bass: John Deacon
Electric Guitar: Brian May
Acoustic Piano: Brian May
Analogue Synthesiser: Brian May

Lead Vocals: Freddie Mercury & Brian May
Backing Vocals: Roger Taylor, Freddie Mercury & Brian May

Songwriting:

Brian wrote it, and mixed both ancient and contemporary influences there. Quite an interesting song from a musical perspective.

Recordings:

Probably done with live backing track. At the end of the day, Brian played all of the instruments except for the rhythm section, and he co-sang lead vocals.

Equipment:

Bösendorfer Acoustic Piano

Fender P-Bass

Ludwig Drums

Oberheim OBX Synthesiser

Red Special Electric Guitar