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Harry's House
2022 2:47
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As It Was

"As It Was" is a track by English singer-songwriter Harry Styles, released in 2022 as part of his third studio album *Harry's House*. The album draws from 1970s Japanese city pop, synth-pop, and new wave influences, making it one of Styles' most sonically layered projects. For electric guitar players, the song offers an interesting study in clean, pop-rock textures blended with modern production, showcasing how minimalist guitar parts can complement a synth-driven arrangement effectively.

  • "As It Was" comes from Harry's House, described as Styles' most introspective record to date.
  • The album blends synth-pop, new wave, pop rock, and pop-funk — giving guitarists a varied sonic palette to explore.
  • Harry's House was largely written and recorded during 2020 and 2021, drawing inspiration from 1970s Japanese city pop.
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Harry Styles relies on vintage-spec Stratocasters for their bright, articulate bridge-pickup tone that cuts through on rhythm work without sacrificing warmth. The natural single-coil response lets him shape tone through amp dynamics rather than heavy effects, preserving the clean attack his studio recordings demand.

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Styles uses Telecaster Plus models for their punchy midrange and clarity on both electric and acoustic-influenced tracks. The stock Fender pickups deliver the exact brightness heard on his records while maintaining organic resonance without modification.

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The Deluxe Reverb's 40-watt tube amp provides Styles' signature warm midrange and natural compression when driven moderately in studio sessions. Its integrated spring reverb and tube saturation at practical volumes allow direct amp-to-mic capture without pedal-based tone shaping.

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Ibanez Tube Screamer TS9

Styles uses the Tube Screamer for subtle tone shaping and light overdrive, not volume boost, keeping single-coil pickup dynamics intact. Set minimally, it enhances amp breakup rather than replace it, fitting his preference for natural tube compression over heavy gain staging.

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