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Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: String sound on "Never Comes the Day"

2010-03-03 by Rick Blechta


On Mar 2, 2010, at 8:24 PM, Tron400 wrote:

This Viola sounds goo to me:

http://www.mikedickson.org.uk/tron/clrviola.mp3

Actually, Bernie, that's my mellotron you're listening to, I believe. It was used for several of the libraries recordings when it was back in England for a spot of fixing up in 2001.

There are two notes (C2 being one of them) that are rather painfully out of tune, to the point where I don't use them. Also, if you think this viola sounds good overall, than I'd suggest listening to more violists -- if you can stomach their constant whining. ;)

It's a lovely-sounding instrument in the right hands and if it's recorded properly.

Believe me, we can do better than this.

Rick

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