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Rick Parashar’s use of electric piano (notably a Wurlitzer) embellishes the harmonic depth, blending seamlessly with the electric guitars to craft an organic, textured sound.
Drums and Room Sound
Drummer Dave Abbruzzese’s performance is characterized by a spacious, room-mic-heavy drum sound, typical of the 90s recording aesthetic. The natural reverberation and compression on the drums further contribute to the song’s epic and expansive feel that persisted through Pearl Jam's subsequent albums.