description Manic Depression – Jimi Hendrix Overview
Jimi Hendrix's 1967 track from Are You Experienced is one of rock's most prominent songs in 3/4 waltz time, built on a heavy blues-rock riff and drum groove.
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Manic Depression – Jimi Hendrix ranks #47 of 222 in the Waltz ranking, behind Valse triste, Op. 44 No. 1 — Jean Sibelius, ahead of Waltz from Eugen Onegin – Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.
Prominent Hendrix deep cut with unusual meter, strong album context, and critical respect, below his signature tracks.
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Why does "Manic Depression" sound like a waltz even though it is a heavy rock song?
The song is written in 3/4 time, with three beats per measure instead of rock's more common four. Jimi Hendrix anchors that waltz pulse with a distorted blues-rock riff while drummer Mitch Mitchell fills the spaces with a jazz-influenced groove.
Who plays drums and bass on "Manic Depression"?
Mitch Mitchell plays drums, and Noel Redding plays bass alongside Hendrix's guitar and vocal. Mitchell's rolling fills are especially prominent, making the recording feel closer to a jazz-rock trio performance than a conventional 1967 pop single.
Which version of Are You Experienced includes "Manic Depression"?
"Manic Depression" appears on both the original British and American configurations of Are You Experienced. It is the second track on the 1967 album, immediately following "Foxy Lady" on the familiar running order.
Did other major artists record "Manic Depression"?
Yes. Seal and Jeff Beck recorded it for the 1993 tribute album Stone Free, while King's X included a version on Dogman in 1994.
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