Mellotronists

Howdy folks,

(With all the talk of hillbilly stuff recently I thought that would 
be a good way of starting ;->)

Just re-joining the list after a too-long abcess... er, absence.

I had just sent a reply to a post forwarded to me by the esteemed 
Mr. Belchta, and asked him to forward the following information, 
then figured "hey, why not re-join and send it myself?" So apologies 
if something like this appears twice.

The event is a weekly series called "The Ambient Ping," 
(http://www.theambientping.com/) which happens every Wednesday at 
The Hacienda, 794 Bathurst St., just north of Bloor. The performers 
this week are  a trio called Finger, with guest Byron Wong on 
Mellotron. I don't know which model, so if you're interested, you'll 
just have to go there and find out. Admission is PWYC, suggested $5.

Best wishes to all, and hope to see some of you tomorrow (or today, 
depending on when you read this).

Jim Bailey
(non tron-owner, but alumnus of Tronto Mk II)
host: Electric Storm / A Missing Sense
www.ckln.fm

James Bailey wrote:
> 
> Howdy folks,
> 
> (With all the talk of hillbilly stuff recently I thought that would 
> be a good way of starting ;->)
> 
> Just re-joining the list after a too-long abcess... er, absence.
> 
> I had just sent a reply to a post forwarded to me by the esteemed 
> Mr. Belchta, and asked him to forward the following information, 
> then figured "hey, why not re-join and send it myself?" So
> apologies if something like this appears twice.
> 
> The event is a weekly series called "The Ambient Ping," 
> (http://www.theambientping.com/) which happens every Wednesday at 
> The Hacienda, 794 Bathurst St., just north of Bloor. The performers
> this week are a trio called Finger, with guest Byron Wong on 
> Mellotron. I don't know which model, so if you're interested,
> you'll just have to go there and find out. Admission is PWYC,
> suggested $5.
> 
> Best wishes to all, and hope to see some of you tomorrow (or today,
> depending on when you read this).
> 
> Jim Bailey
> (non tron-owner, but alumnus of Tronto Mk II)
> host: Electric Storm / A Missing Sense
> www.ckln.fm

I saw this advertised on the rec.music.ambient ng.  Sounds like
it could be an enjoyable night out.
-- 
Cheers,
SDM -- a 21st century schizoid man
Systems Theory internet music project links:
soundclick <www.soundclick.com/systemstheory>
garageband <http://www.garageband.com/artist/systemstheory>
"Soundtracks For Imaginary Movies" CD released Dec 2004
"Codetalkers" CD coming late fall 2005
NP: nothing

Hi folks,

A little late getting to this, but I'm sorry to report that the 'tron 
was a no-show at the Ping last Wednesday. Although I didn't get to 
talk to Byron myself (perhaps Mr. Dale could help, as he was there, 
and I believe did) he is awaiting it's arrival from Sweden which is 
taking longer than expected.

The show otherwise was ok, though a bit too quiet during the first 
set, especially considering the large amount of hum in the p.a. system.

Sorry I didn't manage to talk to you much, Chris, but had some things 
to discuss with the event organizers and a few others and was hoping 
we could chat during the break. Can't blame you for leaving before 
then, though, what with the p.a. problem and lack of 'tron. I really 
think you should try to get a gig there as you suggested, with your 
vintage 'boards. Wouldn't recommend the double Wakeman-o-tron unless 
you've got an army of helpers to get it up those stairs.

> Jim Bailey
> (non tron-owner, but alumnus of Tronto Mk II)
> host: Electric Storm / A Missing Sense
> www.ckln.fm

Hi James / all:


----- Original Message -----
From: "James Bailey" <jimab@...>
To: <Mellotronists@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2005 7:24 PM
Subject: [Mellotronists] Re: Live 'Tron in Toronto Wed. night - NOT


>
>
> Hi folks,
>
> A little late getting to this, but I'm sorry to report that the 'tron
> was a no-show at the Ping last Wednesday. Although I didn't get to
> talk to Byron myself (perhaps Mr. Dale could help, as he was there,
> and I believe did) he is awaiting it's arrival from Sweden which is
> taking longer than expected.

No tron, but the music was superb regardless. There was enough space,
atmosphere, melody, and electronics noise to make it worthwhile.

The tron is arriving from Sweden, a standard MK 6 I believe with Chamberlin
sounds on the tapes. Markus would have to clarify. Not looking to nitpick,
though I told Byron there is still an audible difference in hearing
Chamberlin sounds from a mellotron as opposed to an original Chamberlin. At
least there's been in the machines' I've heard anyway. He prefers the
Chamberlin over the tron due to what might be bandwidth, though he'd rather
have all the sounds tweaked to be perfectly in tune as well.


>
> The show otherwise was ok, though a bit too quiet during the first
> set, especially considering the large amount of hum in the p.a. system.
>
> Sorry I didn't manage to talk to you much, Chris, but had some things
> to discuss with the event organizers and a few others and was hoping
> we could chat during the break.
 Can't blame you for leaving before
> then, though, what with the p.a. problem and lack of 'tron.

Well I was a little disappointed that there was no tron, but I actually
thought some of the P.A. problem sounded pretty good as extra noise!


I really
> think you should try to get a gig there as you suggested, with your
> vintage 'boards. Wouldn't recommend the double Wakeman-o-tron unless
> you've got an army of helpers to get it up those stairs.

There's lots of Yes fans in Toronto who would love to have the so called
"honour" of carrying it, though I think this would be a one time occurrence
once reality sunk in and they all realized how awkward and cumbersome it
could be.


Chris

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