Song Exploder Dropkick Murphys - Blood
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Feb 7, 2017 
Tim Brennan, the guitarist and accordion player for Dropkick Murphys, shares his insights on the creation of their song 'Blood.' He reflects on the band's deep connection with their Boston roots and their fans. The discussion covers the unique musical elements that define the track, along with its heartfelt message of gratitude. Brennan also reveals how their experiences shaped their punk and Irish music influences, while painting a vivid picture of the electrifying thrill of performing 'Blood' live.
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Sound Quality Issues
- Dropkick Murphys realized their music sounded poor in large venues like Fenway Park compared to bands like AC/DC.
- This led them to work with producer Ted Hutt, who emphasized the importance of space in creating a huge stadium rock sound.
Initial Idea for "Blood"
- Tim Brennan, inspired by stadium rock, aimed to create a Dropkick Murphys song with a "We Will Rock You" type beat.
- Starting with a drum beat idea and playing unplugged, he crafted a chord pattern that formed the basis of "Blood."
Bagpipes in "Blood"
- Tim Brennan envisioned bagpipes in "Blood" early on.
- They use electronic bagpipes for writing and triple-track real bagpipes during recording to achieve a full, in-tune sound.
