"Conflicted" is a song by American composer, songwriter, musician, and music producer Kitt Wakeley, from his 2021 album Symphony of Sinners & Saints. The song was produced by Wakeley and Tre Nagella, and features Joe Satriani on guitar. Released in February, 2021, as the lead single from the album, "Conflicted" charted at #18 on Billboards Hot Hard Rock Chart.
The single was recorded at Abbey Road Studio and features the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and London Voices, conducted by Cliff Masterson.
When asked by Ultimate Classic Rock about playing on Wakeley's single, Satriani said, "Playing guitar on Kitt's new album has been a fun, exhilarating experience, and a musical challenge, too. Kitt's huge, cinematic sound makes each one of his songs a powerful sonic journey. I'm so happy I was able contribute to this stellar album."
"Conflicted" received favorable reviews, with Metal Talk writing, "An incredibly potent mix of heavy rock rhythms juxtaposed with a classical orchestra and choir, this is cinematic music at its most powerful and thrilling."
Charts Chart (2021) PeakpositionUS Hot Hard Rock Songs (Billboard)18US Hard Rock Digital Sales (Billboard)1 US Rock Digital Song Sales (Billboard)6
Personnel
Musicians
Piano, synthesizer, and conductor - Kitt Wakeley Guitar - Joe Satriani Orchestra - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Choir - London Voices Bass - Ryan Miller Drums - Brent Berry
Technical
Producers - Kitt Wakeley and Tre Nagella Recording engineer - Lewis Jones Mixing engineer - Tre Nagella Mastering engineer - Kevin Lively Recording studio - Abbey Road Studios, London, UK Mixing studio - Luminous Studios - Dallas, Texas Mastering studio - Lively Mastering - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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