5 Facts About Arcade Fire's Funeral Recording
- The album was recorded entirely in analogue format at Hotel2Tango in Montreal.
- Hotel2Tango is a studio co-founded by members of Godspeed You! Black Emperor, giving the space a distinct indie and experimental music pedigree.
- Recording to tape gave Funeral its warm, raw, and slightly imperfect sound that became a signature of the album.
- The studio’s location in a former textile factory contributed to the live, roomy feel captured on the recordings.
- This analogue approach meant no digital editing or auto-tune, forcing the band to commit to performances in real time.