Legendary guitarist Steve Farris reveals how the Mr. Mister #1 hit "Kyrie" was originally a demo for Tina Turner before a radical groove shift transformed it into an Rock anthem. Discover the creative breakthrough and the specific guitar techniques that transformed a simple demo into one of the most memorable songs of the 1980s.

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Host/Producer/Engineer: Mason Marangella (https://instagram.com/oaktownmason)
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*TABLE OF CONTENTS*
00:00 Introduction: The Origins of "Kyrie"
00:11 Writing for Other Artists: The Warner Chappell Era
00:24 The Tina Turner Connection: A Demo for "Private Dancer"
00:37 Recording at Sunset Sound Factory
00:41 The Original Version: A "Happy Little Diddy"
00:51 The Breakthrough: Pat Mastelotto’s Half-Time Groove
01:03 Adding the Power Chords: "We Aren't Giving This to Anybody"
01:21 Building the Guitar Texture and Signature Riffs
01:42 Technique Breakdown: How Steve Actually Plays the Chorus

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