Mellotronists

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "sundaramusic" <sundaramusic@...>
To: <Mellotronists@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, October 25, 2004 1:30 AM
Subject: [Mellotronists] Questions!


> For the mellotron owners in this group(sadly I aint one of em!):
>
> 1) what do you love about your mellotron(s)?

1) The sound - not just strings/choir/whatever, but the warmth and presence
of the machine's circuitry/replay mechanism, whatever tapes are loaded.
2) Its appearance (on a good day, though whether for me or it I'm not sure).
3) The way those 'in the know', of all ages, look impressed and say "Love to
try it".
4) The way it pisses off modern gear freaks, who mutter stuff about "Just
use samples", or "Why d'you want that sound anyway?".

> 2) what do you hate about your mellotron(s)?

1) The amount of maintenance required, partic.as I'm not the world's
greatest technician.
2) Its weight, and the difficulty in moving it for recording/gigs etc.
3) The space it takes up in my flat.
4) The way I have to battle until I'm blue in the face to get bands to let
me use it (sometimes - current outfit excepted).

> Bonus question:
>
> 3) can white mellotron's sing the blues?

No, despite Blue Weaver's best attempts on the 'Rime' CD.

Andy T.
M400 #1145