Optimist by David Byrne & St. Vincent

First released: 10 Sep 2012, Length: 3:49

Creators (27)

Instruments

  1. Brian Mahany trombone
  2. Chris Komer French horn
  3. David Byrne guitar, omnichord
  4. Eric Davis French horn
  5. Gareth Flowers trumpet
  6. Jack Bashcow saxophone, clarinet
  7. Jeff Caswell trombone
  8. Kelly Pratt trumpet
  9. Kenneth Finn trombone
  10. Mauro Refosco percussion
  11. Mike Gurfield trumpet
  12. R.J. Kelley French horn
  13. St. Vincent guitar
  14. Steve Elson clarinet
  15. Tom Timko saxophone, clarinet

Vocals

  1. David Byrne
  2. St. Vincent

Producer

  1. David Byrne
  2. John Congleton co-producer
  3. Patrick Dillett co-producer
  4. St. Vincent

Programming

  1. John Congleton drum machine

Recording Engineer

  1. Patrick Dillett

Mixer

  1. Patrick Dillett

Arranger

  1. Tony Finno brass

Locations

Recorded At

  1. Patrick Dillet's Studio
  2. Water Music Recorders brass

Works (1)

Recording Of

  1. Optimist

    Writer

    1. David Byrne
    2. St. Vincent

Releases containing this recording (5)

Official

Album

  1. Love This Giant 10 Sep 2012 David Byrne & St. Vincent
  2. Love This Giant 10 Sep 2012 David Byrne & St. Vincent
  3. Love This Giant 10 Sep 2012 David Byrne & St. Vincent
  4. Love This Giant 04 Feb 2022 David Byrne & St. Vincent

Promotion

Album

  1. Love This Giant 10 Sep 2012 David Byrne & St. Vincent