Industry Jun 18, 2026

Keith Urban on the lost art of the song fade-out

"You could just hear the guitarist do something that was so cool, because typically the session players figure, ‘We're out by now, they're not going to use all this, we're just now playing for playing

Originally published by MusicRadar
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Keith Urban on the lost art of the song fade-out
For those who grew up in a certain era, the fade-out of a song was an invitation to turn up the volume and discover hidden musical gems. Keith Urban explains that during these moments, session musicians might experiment with unique sounds, knowing their contributions might not make the final cut. This practice highlights a lost art form that influenced his new yacht rock covers album.

Originally reported by MusicRadar.

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