: Heavy digital reverberation is added to simulate the sound of the music playing in a large, empty hall or a cathedral.
: Keep the "Wet" signal around 30-40% so the lyrics remain clear but feel surrounded by an echo. alexander_stewart_backwards_slowed_reverb
: Apply a "Large Hall" or "Cathedral" reverb setting. : Heavy digital reverberation is added to simulate
: Use software like Audacity or an online "Slowed & Reverb" generator. Drop the pitch by about 1-2 semitones. This gives the vocals that signature "ghostly" weight without making them unrecognizable. : Use software like Audacity or an online
You can find various fan-made edits of this track on and SoundCloud by searching for "Alexander Stewart backwards slowed reverb." These are often accompanied by aesthetic visuals, such as 90s anime clips or rainy cityscapes.
: To get that "muffled" sound (as if the music is coming from another room), apply a Low-Pass filter to cut out the sharp high-end frequencies. Key Moments in the Slowed Version
If you want to make your own version or understand how these tracks are produced, follow these steps: