Mellotronists

In a message dated 1/2/04 12:43:26 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
clay123@... writes:


> Why does the "son of Rime" material need to be original compositions?  If 
> we opened it up to cover versions, we would have a lot more material to choose 
> from.  Are you planning on releasing / distributing this CD?  I can deal 
> with the royalty issue.

Speaking only for myself, I would have no interest whatsover in an album with 
covers.  There's enough bad covers of great old tunes out there already.  
After all, aren't we supposed to be musicians, e.g., creative people?  My 
contribution, while not going to burn up the charts, is at least original (as are a 
number of other fine songs on the website) and lends itself well to utilizing a 
number of Mellotron sounds.  I plan on re-recording / resubmitting it when 
MkII #134 returns from the chilly hinderlands of Vermont and Mr. Korb's capable 
hands.

Other's opinions on this subject?

Frank Samagaio
MkII #134 / M400 #908
Author, The Mellotron Book