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Ed Sheeran and Blake Slatkin on Writing the Rock Anthem ‘Drive’ for ‘F1’ and Making It ‘Sound Like an Engine’
- Ed Sheeran co-wrote Drive for the film F1 with Blake Slatkin to create a high-energy rock anthem.
- The song targets the final dune-buggy sequence, with a big riff and intensified crescendo.
- John Mayer contributed as one of the song's producers and played guitar on Drive.
- The collaborators aimed for a vibe similar to classic 70s rock to fit the film’s energy.
- Sheeran described recording Drive as challenging but rewarding, noting the vocal demands of the track.
- Drive was envisioned to complement the film’s adrenaline-fueled racing narrative.
- The backing from producers emphasized a crescendo that aligns with the film’s final scene.
- Drive integrates vowel-led phrasing to fit the engine-like motif in the chorus.
- The film footage influenced the song’s tempo and vocal reach during production.
- Drive is part of Variety’s broader look at a range of art and film projects accompanying major studios.
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