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Re: [Mellotronists] Re {Mellotronist} Chamberlin 300

2007-09-27 by Bob Vandiver

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> Actually Vincent, despite his rather abrupt wit, Mike may be one of
> the finest Mellotron players in the world. He has been in a band
> called Systems Theory. They released a CD called, "Soundtracks for
> Imaginary Movies." This CD, released in 2004 was considered ground
> breaking. Rest assured, and with all due respect, as a musician, he
> kicks your ass. As an actor, he has yet to prove himself. As a human
> being... we think he does pretty darn well. He also makes a living
> doing other stuff as well.
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> You are an actor that plays music. He is a musician that excels at it.
> If I was to compare your musicianship to his, I could not. His talent
> far exceeds yours.
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> Frank 
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> You know what Frank; I had enough of your bullshit. First you try to
> poo poo the beautiful Chamberlin for sale on eBay because you want it
> and because you cry to me that it may be hurting your auction. I
> politely listen to your crap and now you insult me. Your silly
> repainted and re-taped Mellotron you feel is so glorious is really a
> glorified sampler of a real Tron with its pro-tooled tape set. I moved
> to NYC in 1978 and Played and recorded with bands as part of the New
> York no wave scene. One band I formed with artist Jean Michel Basquiat
>  called GRAY began recording with Brian Eno in the summer of 1979 five
> years before my first appearance in a film.  I release music with the
> prestigious British label Warp records who would hardly release a
> vanity project. I am one of the few who take working 100% original
> Mellotrons on tour. (Original Trons not like your re-model).  Fuck you
> and your mother
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Get a room, Gentlemen.

Bob Vandiver

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