The Mellotron Group

-----Original Message-----
From: Rick Reger <rjtr2958@yahoo.com>
To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wed, Apr 18, 2012 11:33 pm
Subject: [newmellotrongroup] re: Tron Sounds on Soundcloud


  
    
                  



Since I've seen a few others indulge in some similar self-promotion, I'm going to take this opportunity to do the same. 



I just opened a Soundcloud account under my fake band name The Ashen Actuaries of Asgard and have uploaded some tunes. Many of them have tron sounds (which are tagged) as well as those of some other classic keys (D6 clavinet, Fender Rhodes, Moog). 



However, in the interest of full disclosure, I have to admit that my Mk. VI has been out of commission for several months due to a bum pre-amp. So most of what you hear is Mellotron Archive tape samples played through a Nord Electro 3. Not ideal, I know, but desperate times require certain accommodations. Hopefully the real thing will be back in action shortly. 



If you feel like it, feel free to give a listen.


http://soundcloud.com/ashenactuariesofasgard


Thanks.


Rick Reger

 From: "fdoddy@aol.com" <fdoddy@aol.com>
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 11:45 PM
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] re: Tron Sounds on Soundcloud
 

  
SoundCloud is a wonderful forum for sure.  I like your open pastoral feel on O'Carolan's Dram.

I also have a SoundCloud page.  Mostly failures live on my page I'm afraid,

http://soundcloud.com/fritz-doddy


fritz
 


-----Original Message-----
From: Rick Reger <rjtr2958@yahoo.com>
To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wed, Apr 18, 2012 11:33 pm
Subject: [newmellotrongroup] re: Tron Sounds on Soundcloud


  


Since I've seen a few others indulge in some similar self-promotion, I'm going to take this opportunity to do the same. 


I just opened a Soundcloud account under my fake band name The Ashen Actuaries of Asgard and have uploaded some tunes. Many of them have tron sounds (which are tagged) as well as those of some other classic keys (D6 clavinet, Fender Rhodes, Moog). 


However, in the interest of full disclosure, I have to admit that my Mk. VI has been out of commission for several months due to a bum pre-amp. So most of what you hear is Mellotron Archive tape samples played through a Nord Electro 3. Not ideal, I know, but desperate times require certain accommodations. Hopefully the real thing will be back in action shortly. 


If you feel like it, feel free to give a listen.

http://soundcloud.com/ashenactuariesofasgard

Thanks.

Rick Reger

-----Original Message-----
From: Rick Reger <rjtr2958@yahoo.com>
To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Fri, Apr 20, 2012 9:18 am
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] re: Tron Sounds on Soundcloud


  
    
                  

Thanks for listening and commenting Fritz.


I checked out your page as well. Hardly failures. Really nice, deft arrangements and orchestrations. 



I'm glad to hear you endorse SoundCloud. I'm looking forward to exploring it much more thoroughly. 



Rick



  
 
 
  
  From: "fdoddy@aol.com" <fdoddy@aol.com>
 To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com 
 Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 11:45 PM
 Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] re: Tron Sounds on Soundcloud
  
 

     
                  

 SoundCloud is a wonderful forum for sure.  I like your open pastoral feel on O'Carolan's Dram.

I also have a SoundCloud page.  Mostly failures live on my page I'm afraid,

http://soundcloud.com/fritz-doddy


fritz

 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Rick Reger <rjtr2958@yahoo.com>
To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wed, Apr 18, 2012 11:33 pm
Subject: [newmellotrongroup] re: Tron Sounds on Soundcloud


 
  
    
                  



Since I've seen a few others indulge in some similar self-promotion, I'm going to take this opportunity to do the same. 



I just opened a Soundcloud account under my fake band name The Ashen Actuaries of Asgard and have uploaded some tunes. Many of them have tron sounds (which are tagged) as well as those of some other classic keys (D6 clavinet, Fender Rhodes, Moog). 



However, in the interest of full disclosure, I have to admit that my Mk. VI has been out of commission for several months due to a bum pre-amp. So most of what you hear is Mellotron Archive tape samples played through a Nord Electro 3. Not ideal, I know, but desperate times require certain accommodations. Hopefully the real thing will be back in action shortly. 



If you feel like it, feel free to give a listen.


http://soundcloud.com/ashenactuariesofasgard


Thanks.


Rick Reger

-----Original Message-----
From: fdoddy <fdoddy@aol.com>
To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Fri, Apr 20, 2012 8:44 am
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] re: Tron Sounds on Soundcloud


  
    
                  
 Thanks.  Don't get me wrong, I really like the work I post, I just haven't been able to sell it. About 1% of what I sell I actually really like.

I'm contemplating a SoundCloud Pro account.

fritz

 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Rick Reger <rjtr2958@yahoo.com>
To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Fri, Apr 20, 2012 9:18 am
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] re: Tron Sounds on Soundcloud


 
  
    
                  

Thanks for listening and commenting Fritz.


I checked out your page as well. Hardly failures. Really nice, deft arrangements and orchestrations. 



I'm glad to hear you endorse SoundCloud. I'm looking forward to exploring it much more thoroughly. 



Rick



  
 
 
  
  From: "fdoddy@aol.com" <fdoddy@aol.com>
 To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com 
 Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 11:45 PM
 Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] re: Tron Sounds on Soundcloud
  
 

     
                  

 SoundCloud is a wonderful forum for sure.  I like your open pastoral feel on O'Carolan's Dram.

I also have a SoundCloud page.  Mostly failures live on my page I'm afraid,

http://soundcloud.com/fritz-doddy


fritz

 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Rick Reger <rjtr2958@yahoo.com>
To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wed, Apr 18, 2012 11:33 pm
Subject: [newmellotrongroup] re: Tron Sounds on Soundcloud


 
  
    
                  



Since I've seen a few others indulge in some similar self-promotion, I'm going to take this opportunity to do the same. 



I just opened a Soundcloud account under my fake band name The Ashen Actuaries of Asgard and have uploaded some tunes. Many of them have tron sounds (which are tagged) as well as those of some other classic keys (D6 clavinet, Fender Rhodes, Moog). 



However, in the interest of full disclosure, I have to admit that my Mk. VI has been out of commission for several months due to a bum pre-amp. So most of what you hear is Mellotron Archive tape samples played through a Nord Electro 3. Not ideal, I know, but desperate times require certain accommodations. Hopefully the real thing will be back in action shortly. 



If you feel like it, feel free to give a listen.


http://soundcloud.com/ashenactuariesofasgard


Thanks.


Rick Reger

-----Original Message-----
From: Bill Rudloff <doctorwho8@aol.com>
To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Fri, Apr 20, 2012 9:50 am
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] re: Tron Sounds on Soundcloud


  
    
                  

 Ever thought of releasing your unsold work on a site like http://www.iodapromonet.com/ where you can sell your music for people doing digital media, mostly podcasts?

 Bill "the Doctor" Rudloff

 

-----Original Message-----
From: fdoddy <fdoddy@aol.com>
To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Fri, Apr 20, 2012 8:44 am
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] re: Tron Sounds on Soundcloud


 
  
    
                  
 Thanks.  Don't get me wrong, I really like the work I post, I just haven't been able to sell it. About 1% of what I sell I actually really like.

I'm contemplating a SoundCloud Pro account.

fritz

 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Rick Reger <rjtr2958@yahoo.com>
To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Fri, Apr 20, 2012 9:18 am
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] re: Tron Sounds on Soundcloud


 
  
    
                  

Thanks for listening and commenting Fritz.


I checked out your page as well. Hardly failures. Really nice, deft arrangements and orchestrations. 



I'm glad to hear you endorse SoundCloud. I'm looking forward to exploring it much more thoroughly. 



Rick



  
 
 
  
  From: "fdoddy@aol.com" <fdoddy@aol.com>
 To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com 
 Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 11:45 PM
 Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] re: Tron Sounds on Soundcloud
  
 

     
                  

 SoundCloud is a wonderful forum for sure.  I like your open pastoral feel on O'Carolan's Dram.

I also have a SoundCloud page.  Mostly failures live on my page I'm afraid,

http://soundcloud.com/fritz-doddy


fritz

 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Rick Reger <rjtr2958@yahoo.com>
To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wed, Apr 18, 2012 11:33 pm
Subject: [newmellotrongroup] re: Tron Sounds on Soundcloud


 
  
    
                  



Since I've seen a few others indulge in some similar self-promotion, I'm going to take this opportunity to do the same. 



I just opened a Soundcloud account under my fake band name The Ashen Actuaries of Asgard and have uploaded some tunes. Many of them have tron sounds (which are tagged) as well as those of some other classic keys (D6 clavinet, Fender Rhodes, Moog). 



However, in the interest of full disclosure, I have to admit that my Mk. VI has been out of commission for several months due to a bum pre-amp. So most of what you hear is Mellotron Archive tape samples played through a Nord Electro 3. Not ideal, I know, but desperate times require certain accommodations. Hopefully the real thing will be back in action shortly. 



If you feel like it, feel free to give a listen.


http://soundcloud.com/ashenactuariesofasgard


Thanks.


Rick Reger

-----Original Message-----
From: fdoddy <fdoddy@aol.com>
To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Fri, Apr 20, 2012 8:54 am
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] re: Tron Sounds on Soundcloud


  
    
                  
 It's a great idea for sure, but most of my unsold commercial work is part of a music library that my employer owns and that work is re purposed there.  Come to think of it, I might have actually sold some of that stuff.

For personal unsold work, yeah!  I'll check it out further.  Thanks for the tip.


fritz

 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Bill Rudloff <doctorwho8@aol.com>
To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Fri, Apr 20, 2012 9:50 am
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] re: Tron Sounds on Soundcloud


 
  
    
                  

 Ever thought of releasing your unsold work on a site like http://www.iodapromonet.com/ where you can sell your music for people doing digital media, mostly podcasts?

 Bill "the Doctor" Rudloff

 

-----Original Message-----
From: fdoddy <fdoddy@aol.com>
To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Fri, Apr 20, 2012 8:44 am
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] re: Tron Sounds on Soundcloud


 
  
    
                  
 Thanks.  Don't get me wrong, I really like the work I post, I just haven't been able to sell it. About 1% of what I sell I actually really like.

I'm contemplating a SoundCloud Pro account.

fritz

 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Rick Reger <rjtr2958@yahoo.com>
To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Fri, Apr 20, 2012 9:18 am
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] re: Tron Sounds on Soundcloud


 
  
    
                  

Thanks for listening and commenting Fritz.


I checked out your page as well. Hardly failures. Really nice, deft arrangements and orchestrations. 



I'm glad to hear you endorse SoundCloud. I'm looking forward to exploring it much more thoroughly. 



Rick



  
 
 
  
  From: "fdoddy@aol.com" <fdoddy@aol.com>
 To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com 
 Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 11:45 PM
 Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] re: Tron Sounds on Soundcloud
  
 

     
                  

 SoundCloud is a wonderful forum for sure.  I like your open pastoral feel on O'Carolan's Dram.

I also have a SoundCloud page.  Mostly failures live on my page I'm afraid,

http://soundcloud.com/fritz-doddy


fritz

 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Rick Reger <rjtr2958@yahoo.com>
To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wed, Apr 18, 2012 11:33 pm
Subject: [newmellotrongroup] re: Tron Sounds on Soundcloud


 
  
    
                  



Since I've seen a few others indulge in some similar self-promotion, I'm going to take this opportunity to do the same. 



I just opened a Soundcloud account under my fake band name The Ashen Actuaries of Asgard and have uploaded some tunes. Many of them have tron sounds (which are tagged) as well as those of some other classic keys (D6 clavinet, Fender Rhodes, Moog). 



However, in the interest of full disclosure, I have to admit that my Mk. VI has been out of commission for several months due to a bum pre-amp. So most of what you hear is Mellotron Archive tape samples played through a Nord Electro 3. Not ideal, I know, but desperate times require certain accommodations. Hopefully the real thing will be back in action shortly. 



If you feel like it, feel free to give a listen.


http://soundcloud.com/ashenactuariesofasgard


Thanks.


Rick Reger

 From: Rick Reger <rjtr2958@yahoo.com>
To: "newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com" <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com> 
Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 11:33 PM
Subject: [newmellotrongroup] re: Tron Sounds on Soundcloud
 

  


Since I've seen a few others indulge in some similar self-promotion, I'm going to take this opportunity to do the same. 


I just opened a Soundcloud account under my fake band name The Ashen Actuaries of Asgard and have uploaded some tunes. Many of them have tron sounds (which are tagged) as well as those of some other classic keys (D6 clavinet, Fender Rhodes, Moog). 


However, in the interest of full disclosure, I have to admit that my Mk. VI has been out of commission for several months due to a bum pre-amp. So most of what you hear is Mellotron Archive tape samples played through a Nord Electro 3. Not ideal, I know, but desperate times require certain accommodations. Hopefully the real thing will be back in action shortly. 


If you feel like it, feel free to give a listen.

http://soundcloud.com/ashenactuariesofasgard

Thanks.

Rick Reger

 From: Robert <rmrmax@yahoo.com>
To: "newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com" <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com> 
Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2012 5:09 PM
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] re: Tron Sounds on Soundcloud
 

  
Rick,

Thanks for sharing your music; I've listened approximately 5 times and the more I hear it, the more I like it.  Here are some of my early impressions:

O'Carolan's Dram - My favorite piece of the bunch.  It reminds me of renaissance, celtic, traditional folk music arranged in a contemporary classical manner.

Herr Krampus - Reminds me a little of the style of Egg during their Civil Service period or an instrumental passage on a Hatfield and the North album.

Twenty Small Cigars - A very nice cover of a wonderful Frank Zappa piece.

Higgs Boson - In the beginning, Dave MacRae comes to mind.  Then it goes into a George Duke period Zappaesque groove with Joe Zawinul and Jaco Pastorius arriving around 4:25.

Junk -  By the title, I thought it was your dedication to the character "Leach" in the 1959 The Living Theater production and 3 years later, the movie "The Connection".  All joking aside, it reminds me of George Duke meets "The Headhunters" while Bennie Maupin and Bill Summers go on a break.

October - This piece reminds me a little of something in the style of Alan Gowen (RIP) and his wonderful group Gilgamesh.

All in all - wonderful compositions written and performed tastefully; thanks again for sharing.

To my ears, your Nord Electro 3 sounds very good.

I hope you get the pre-amp in your Mk. VI fixed / replaced soon.

Oh, BTW - I noticed that you're in the Chicago area; if you already haven't done so, check out Dusty Groove Records, a very cool record shop.

Robert



________________________________
 From: Rick Reger <rjtr2958@yahoo.com>
To: "newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com" <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com> 
Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 11:33 PM
Subject: [newmellotrongroup] re: Tron Sounds on Soundcloud
 

  


Since I've seen a few others indulge in some similar self-promotion, I'm going to take this opportunity to do the same. 


I just opened a Soundcloud account under my fake band name The Ashen Actuaries of Asgard and have uploaded some tunes. Many of them have tron sounds (which are tagged) as well as those of some other classic keys (D6 clavinet, Fender Rhodes, Moog). 


However, in the interest of full disclosure, I have to admit that my Mk. VI has been out of commission for several months due to a bum pre-amp. So most of what you hear is Mellotron Archive tape samples played through a Nord Electro 3. Not ideal, I know, but desperate times require certain accommodations. Hopefully the real thing will be back in action shortly. 


If you feel like it, feel free to give a listen.

http://soundcloud.com/ashenactuariesofasgard

Thanks.

Rick Reger

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> 
> Since I've seen a few others indulge in some similar self-promotion, I'm going to take this opportunity to do the same. 
> 
> 
> I just opened a Soundcloud account under my fake band name The Ashen Actuaries of Asgard and have uploaded some tunes. Many of them have tron sounds (which are tagged) as well as those of some other classic keys (D6 clavinet, Fender Rhodes, Moog). 
> 
> 
> However, in the interest of full disclosure, I have to admit that my Mk. VI has been out of commission for several months due to a bum pre-amp. So most of what you hear is Mellotron Archive tape samples played through a Nord Electro 3. Not ideal, I know, but desperate times require certain accommodations. Hopefully the real thing will be back in action shortly. 
> 
> 
> If you feel like it, feel free to give a listen.
> 
> http://soundcloud.com/ashenactuariesofasgard
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> Rick Reger
>

>
> 
> 
> Since I've seen a few others indulge in some similar self-promotion, I'm going to take this opportunity to do the same. 
> 
> 
> I just opened a Soundcloud account under my fake band name The Ashen Actuaries of Asgard and have uploaded some tunes. Many of them have tron sounds (which are tagged) as well as those of some other classic keys (D6 clavinet, Fender Rhodes, Moog). 
> 
> 
> However, in the interest of full disclosure, I have to admit that my Mk. VI has been out of commission for several months due to a bum pre-amp. So most of what you hear is Mellotron Archive tape samples played through a Nord Electro 3. Not ideal, I know, but desperate times require certain accommodations. Hopefully the real thing will be back in action shortly. 
> 
> 
> If you feel like it, feel free to give a listen.
> 
> http://soundcloud.com/ashenactuariesofasgard
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> Rick Reger
>

From: Rick Reger <rjtr2958@yahoo.com>
To:  newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Fri, Apr  20, 2012 9:18 am
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] re: Tron Sounds on  Soundcloud


 
 
 

 
Thanks for listening and commenting Fritz.


I checked out your page as well. Hardly failures. Really nice, deft  
arrangements and orchestrations. 



I'm glad to hear you endorse SoundCloud. I'm looking forward to  exploring 
it much more thoroughly. 



Rick




 
  
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 From: "_fdoddy@aol.com_ (mailto:fdoddy@aol.com) "  <_fdoddy@aol.com_ 
(mailto:fdoddy@aol.com) >
To: _newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com_ 
(mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com)   
Sent: Wednesday, April 18,  2012 11:45 PM
Subject: Re:  [newmellotrongroup] re: Tron Sounds on Soundcloud



 
 

SoundCloud is a wonderful  forum for sure.  I like your open pastoral feel 
on O'Carolan's  Dram.

I also have a SoundCloud page.  Mostly failures live on my  page I'm afraid,

_http://soundcloud.com/fritz-doddy_ (http://soundcloud.com/fritz-doddy) 


fritz





-----Original  Message-----
From: Rick Reger <_rjtr2958@yahoo.com_ (mailto:rjtr2958@yahoo.com) >
To:  newmellotrongroup <_newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com_ 
(mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com) >
Sent:  Wed, Apr 18, 2012 11:33 pm
Subject: [newmellotrongroup] re: Tron Sounds on  Soundcloud

 
 
 
 

 


Since I've seen a few others indulge in some similar self-promotion, I'm  
going to take this opportunity to do the same. 



I just opened a Soundcloud account under my fake band name The Ashen  
Actuaries of Asgard and have uploaded some tunes. Many of them have tron  sounds 
(which are tagged) as well as those of some other classic keys (D6  
clavinet, Fender Rhodes, Moog). 



However, in the interest of full disclosure, I have to admit that my Mk.  
VI has been out of commission for several months due to a bum pre-amp. So 
most  of what you hear is Mellotron Archive tape samples played through a Nord  
Electro 3. Not ideal, I know, but desperate times require certain  
accommodations. Hopefully the real thing will be back in action shortly.  



If you feel like it, feel free to give a listen.


_http://soundcloud.com/ashenactuariesofasgard_ 
(http://soundcloud.com/ashenactuariesofasgard) 


Thanks.


Rick Reger

-----Original Message-----
From: lsf5275 <lsf5275@aol.com>
To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sun, Apr 22, 2012 1:43 pm
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] re: Tron Sounds on Soundcloud


  
    
                  

I'd like to buy a t-shirt.
 
Frank
 

In a message dated 4/20/2012 9:44:23 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, fdoddy@aol.com writes:
    
  
  
Thanks.  Don't get me   wrong, I really like the work I post, I just haven't been able to sell   it. About 1% of what I sell I actually really like.

I'm   contemplating a SoundCloud Pro account.

fritz

  


  


  
-----Original   Message-----
From: Rick Reger <rjtr2958@yahoo.com>
To:   newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Fri, Apr   20, 2012 9:18 am
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] re: Tron Sounds on   Soundcloud

  
    
  
  
  
  
  
Thanks for listening and commenting Fritz.
  


  
I checked out your page as well. Hardly failures. Really nice, deft   arrangements and orchestrations. 

  


  
I'm glad to hear you endorse SoundCloud. I'm looking forward to   exploring it much more thoroughly. 

  


  
Rick

  


  
  
  
  
  From: "fdoddy@aol.com"   <fdoddy@aol.com>
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com   
Sent: Wednesday, April 18,   2012 11:45 PM
Subject: Re:   [newmellotrongroup] re: Tron Sounds on Soundcloud


  
  
    
  
  
SoundCloud is a wonderful   forum for sure.  I like your open pastoral feel on O'Carolan's   Dram.

I also have a SoundCloud page.  Mostly failures live on my   page I'm afraid,

http://soundcloud.com/fritz-doddy


fritz

  


  


  
-----Original   Message-----
From: Rick Reger <rjtr2958@yahoo.com>
To:   newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
Sent:   Wed, Apr 18, 2012 11:33 pm
Subject: [newmellotrongroup] re: Tron Sounds on   Soundcloud

  
    
  
  
  
  
  


  
Since I've seen a few others indulge in some similar self-promotion, I'm   going to take this opportunity to do the same. 

  


  
I just opened a Soundcloud account under my fake band name The Ashen   Actuaries of Asgard and have uploaded some tunes. Many of them have tron   sounds (which are tagged) as well as those of some other classic keys (D6   clavinet, Fender Rhodes, Moog). 

  


  
However, in the interest of full disclosure, I have to admit that my Mk.   VI has been out of commission for several months due to a bum pre-amp. So most   of what you hear is Mellotron Archive tape samples played through a Nord   Electro 3. Not ideal, I know, but desperate times require certain   accommodations. Hopefully the real thing will be back in action shortly.   

  


  
If you feel like it, feel free to give a listen.
  


  
http://soundcloud.com/ashenactuariesofasgard
  


  
Thanks.
  


  
Rick Reger

 From: Rick Reger <rjtr2958@yahoo.com>
To: "newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com" <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com> 
Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2012 8:05 PM
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] re: Tron Sounds on Soundcloud
 

  
Thanks so much for listening and your comments. I really appreciate it.

Your ears are spot-on. All the musicians you're calling out are big faves of mine - and probably who I'm stealing everything from. (Dave McRea was the only one I didn't get - feel free to enlighten me.)

If you have music of your own, please feel free to share. I'd love to hear it.


I do know Dusty Groove but I haven't been by it in a while. Very very fitting that you called it out as today is "Record Store Day" in America.

Thanks again for listening Robert. More to come. 

Rick



________________________________
 From: Robert <rmrmax@yahoo.com>
To: "newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com" <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com> 
Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2012 5:09 PM
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] re: Tron Sounds on Soundcloud
 

  
Rick,

Thanks for sharing your music; I've listened approximately 5 times and the more I hear it, the more I like it.  Here are some of my early impressions:

O'Carolan's Dram - My favorite piece of the bunch.  It reminds me of renaissance, celtic, traditional folk music arranged in a contemporary classical manner.

Herr Krampus - Reminds me a little of the style of Egg during their Civil Service period or an instrumental passage on a Hatfield and the North album.

Twenty Small Cigars - A very nice cover of a wonderful Frank Zappa piece.

Higgs Boson - In the beginning, Dave MacRae comes to mind.  Then it goes into a George Duke period Zappaesque groove with Joe Zawinul and Jaco Pastorius arriving around 4:25.

Junk -  By the title, I thought it was your dedication to the character "Leach" in the 1959 The Living Theater production and 3 years later, the movie "The Connection".  All joking aside, it reminds me of George Duke meets "The Headhunters" while Bennie Maupin and Bill Summers go on a break.

October - This piece reminds me a little of something in the style of Alan Gowen (RIP) and his wonderful group Gilgamesh.

All in all - wonderful compositions written and performed tastefully; thanks again for sharing.

To my ears, your Nord Electro 3 sounds very good.

I hope you get the pre-amp in your Mk. VI fixed / replaced soon.

Oh, BTW - I noticed that you're in the Chicago area; if you already haven't done so, check out Dusty Groove Records, a very cool record shop.

Robert



________________________________
 From: Rick Reger <rjtr2958@yahoo.com>
To: "newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com" <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com> 
Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 11:33 PM
Subject: [newmellotrongroup] re: Tron Sounds on Soundcloud
 

  


Since I've seen a few others indulge in some similar self-promotion, I'm going to take this opportunity to do the same. 


I just opened a Soundcloud account under my fake band name The Ashen Actuaries of Asgard and have uploaded some tunes. Many of them have tron sounds (which are tagged) as well as those of some other classic keys (D6 clavinet, Fender Rhodes, Moog). 


However, in the interest of full disclosure, I have to admit that my Mk. VI has been out of commission for several months due to a bum pre-amp. So most of what you hear is Mellotron Archive tape samples played through a Nord Electro 3. Not ideal, I know, but desperate times require certain accommodations. Hopefully the real thing will be back in action shortly. 


If you feel like it, feel free to give a listen.

http://soundcloud.com/ashenactuariesofasgard

Thanks.

Rick Reger

-----Original Message-----
From: Robert <rmrmax@yahoo.com>
To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sun, Apr 22, 2012 2:14 pm
Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Dave MacRae, etc.


  
    
                  

Hi Rick,


I don't know a lot about Dave MacRae.  He played keyboards (mainly electric piano) with Matching Mole and Nucleus and other Canterbury albums in the 70's.  I haven't heard the other projects he was involved with.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_MacRae


Unfortunately, I am not musically and technically gifted like most of the members on this list, you included.  But maybe one day, after years of practice and education, I will contribute something that I think is worthwhile.


I look forward to hearing more of your music; I really enjoyed the tracks that you posted.


Robert


  
 
 
  
  From: Rick Reger <rjtr2958@yahoo.com>
 To: "newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com" <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com> 
 Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2012 8:05 PM
 Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] re: Tron Sounds on Soundcloud
  
 

     
                  
Thanks so much for listening and your comments. I really appreciate it.


Your ears are spot-on. All the musicians you're calling out are big faves of mine - and probably who I'm stealing everything from. (Dave McRea was the only one I didn't get - feel free to enlighten me.)


If you have music of your own, please feel free to share. I'd love to hear it.



I do know Dusty Groove but I haven't been by it in a while. Very very fitting that you called it out as today is "Record Store Day" in America.


Thanks again for listening Robert. More to come. 


Rick



  
 
 
  
  From: Robert <rmrmax@yahoo.com>
 To: "newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com" <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com> 
 Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2012 5:09 PM
 Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] re: Tron Sounds on Soundcloud
  
 

     
                  
Rick,


Thanks for sharing your music; I've listened approximately 5 times and the more I hear it, the more I like it.  Here are some of my early impressions:


O'Carolan's Dram - My favorite piece of the bunch.  It reminds me of renaissance, celtic, traditional folk music arranged in a contemporary classical manner.


Herr Krampus - Reminds me a little of the style of Egg during their Civil Service period or an instrumental passage on a Hatfield and the North album.


Twenty Small Cigars - A very nice cover of a wonderful Frank Zappa piece.


Higgs Boson - In the beginning, Dave MacRae comes to mind.  Then it goes into a George Duke period Zappaesque groove with Joe Zawinul and Jaco Pastorius arriving around 4:25.


Junk -  By the title, I thought it was your dedication to the character "Leach" in the 1959 The Living Theater production and 3 years later, the movie "The Connection".  All joking aside, it reminds me of George Duke meets "The Headhunters" while Bennie Maupin and Bill Summers go on a break.


October - This piece reminds me a little of something in the style of Alan Gowen (RIP) and his wonderful group Gilgamesh.


All in all - wonderful compositions written and performed tastefully; thanks again for sharing.


 To my ears, your Nord Electro 3 sounds very good.


I hope you get the pre-amp in your Mk. VI fixed / replaced soon.


Oh, BTW - I noticed that you're in the Chicago area; if you already haven't done so, check out Dusty Groove Records, a very cool record shop.


Robert





  
 
 
  
  From: Rick  Reger <rjtr2958@yahoo.com>
 To: "newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com" <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com> 
 Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 11:33 PM
 Subject: [newmellotrongroup] re: Tron Sounds on Soundcloud
  
 

     
                  


Since I've seen a few others indulge in some similar self-promotion, I'm going to take this opportunity to do the same. 



I just opened a Soundcloud account under my fake band name The Ashen Actuaries of Asgard and have uploaded some tunes. Many of them have tron sounds (which are tagged) as well as those of some other classic keys (D6 clavinet, Fender Rhodes, Moog). 



However, in the interest of full disclosure, I have to admit that my Mk. VI has been out of commission for several months due to a bum pre-amp. So most of what you hear is Mellotron Archive tape samples played through a Nord Electro 3. Not ideal, I know, but desperate times require certain accommodations. Hopefully the real thing will be back in action shortly. 



If you feel like it, feel free to give a listen.


http://soundcloud.com/ashenactuariesofasgard


Thanks.


Rick Reger

From: lsf5275 <lsf5275@aol.com>
To: newmellotrongroup  <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sun, Apr 22, 2012 1:43  pm
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] re: Tron Sounds on Soundcloud


 
 
 

I'd like to buy a  t-shirt.
 
Frank
 
 
In a message dated 4/20/2012 9:44:23 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, 
_fdoddy@aol.com_ (mailto:fdoddy@aol.com)   writes:

 

Thanks.  Don't get  me wrong, I really like the work I post, I just haven't 
been able to sell  it. About 1% of what I sell I actually really like.

I'm  contemplating a SoundCloud Pro  account.

fritz





-----Original  Message-----
From: Rick Reger <_rjtr2958@yahoo.com_ (mailto:rjtr2958@yahoo.com) >
To:  newmellotrongroup <_newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com_ 
(mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com) >
Sent:  Fri, Apr 20, 2012 9:18 am
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] re: Tron  Sounds on Soundcloud


 
 
 

 
Thanks for listening and commenting Fritz.


I checked out your page as well. Hardly failures. Really nice,  deft 
arrangements and orchestrations. 



I'm glad to hear you endorse SoundCloud. I'm looking forward to  exploring 
it much more thoroughly. 



Rick




 
  
____________________________________
 From: "_fdoddy@aol.com_ (mailto:fdoddy@aol.com) "  <_fdoddy@aol.com_ 
(mailto:fdoddy@aol.com) >
To: _newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com_ 
(mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com)   
Sent: Wednesday, April 18,  2012 11:45 PM
Subject: Re:  [newmellotrongroup] re: Tron Sounds on Soundcloud



 
 

SoundCloud is a  wonderful forum for sure.  I like your open pastoral feel 
on  O'Carolan's Dram.

I also have a SoundCloud page.  Mostly  failures live on my page I'm afraid,

_http://soundcloud.com/fritz-doddy_ (http://soundcloud.com/fritz-doddy) 


fritz





-----Original  Message-----
From: Rick Reger <_rjtr2958@yahoo.com_ (mailto:rjtr2958@yahoo.com) >
To:  newmellotrongroup <_newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com_ 
(mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com) >
Sent:  Wed, Apr 18, 2012 11:33 pm
Subject: [newmellotrongroup] re: Tron Sounds  on Soundcloud

 
 
 
 

 


Since I've seen a few others indulge in some similar self-promotion,  I'm 
going to take this opportunity to do the same. 



I just opened a Soundcloud account under my fake band name The Ashen  
Actuaries of Asgard and have uploaded some tunes. Many of them have tron  sounds 
(which are tagged) as well as those of some other classic keys (D6  
clavinet, Fender Rhodes, Moog). 



However, in the interest of full disclosure, I have to admit that my  Mk. 
VI has been out of commission for several months due to a bum pre-amp.  So 
most of what you hear is Mellotron Archive tape samples played through a  Nord 
Electro 3. Not ideal, I know, but desperate times require certain  
accommodations. Hopefully the real thing will be back in action shortly.  



If you feel like it, feel free to give a listen.


_http://soundcloud.com/ashenactuariesofasgard_ 
(http://soundcloud.com/ashenactuariesofasgard) 


Thanks.


Rick Reger

 From: "fdoddy@aol.com" <fdoddy@aol.com>
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2012 1:37 PM
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Dave MacRae, etc.
 

  
More importantly, you are a gentleman.  All the other stuff comes with time and practice...no voodoo there.


fritz
Unfortunately, I am not musically and technically gifted like most of the members on this list, you included.
>



-----Original Message-----
From: Robert <rmrmax@yahoo.com>
To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sun, Apr 22, 2012 2:14 pm
Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Dave MacRae, etc.


  
Hi Rick,

I don't know a lot about Dave MacRae.  He played keyboards (mainly electric piano) with Matching Mole and Nucleus and other Canterbury albums in the 70's.  I haven't heard the other projects he was involved with.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_MacRae

Unfortunately, I am not musically and technically gifted like most of the members on this list, you included.  But maybe one day, after years of practice and education, I will contribute something that I think is worthwhile.

I look forward to hearing more of your music; I really enjoyed the tracks that you posted.

Robert


________________________________
 From: Rick Reger <rjtr2958@yahoo.com>
To: "newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com" <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com> 
Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2012 8:05 PM
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] re: Tron Sounds on Soundcloud
 

  
Thanks so much for listening and your comments. I really appreciate it.

Your ears are spot-on. All the musicians you're calling out are big faves of mine - and probably who I'm stealing everything from. (Dave McRea was the only one I didn't get - feel free to enlighten me.)

If you have music of your own, please feel free to share. I'd love to hear it.


I do know Dusty Groove but I haven't been by it in a while. Very very fitting that you called it out as today is "Record Store Day" in America.

Thanks again for listening Robert. More to come. 

Rick



________________________________
 From: Robert <rmrmax@yahoo.com>
To: "newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com" <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com> 
Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2012 5:09 PM
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] re: Tron Sounds on Soundcloud
 

  
Rick,

Thanks for sharing your music; I've listened approximately 5 times and the more I hear it, the more I like it.  Here are some of my early impressions:

O'Carolan's Dram - My favorite piece of the bunch.  It reminds me of renaissance, celtic, traditional folk music arranged in a contemporary classical manner.

Herr Krampus - Reminds me a little of the style of Egg during their Civil Service period or an instrumental passage on a Hatfield and the North album.

Twenty Small Cigars - A very nice cover of a wonderful Frank Zappa piece.

Higgs Boson - In the beginning, Dave MacRae comes to mind.  Then it goes into a George Duke period Zappaesque groove with Joe Zawinul and Jaco Pastorius arriving around 4:25.

Junk -  By the title, I thought it was your dedication to the character "Leach" in the 1959 The Living Theater production and 3 years later, the movie "The Connection".  All joking aside, it reminds me of George Duke meets "The Headhunters" while Bennie Maupin and Bill Summers go on a break.

October - This piece reminds me a little of something in the style of Alan Gowen (RIP) and his wonderful group Gilgamesh.

All in all - wonderful compositions written and performed tastefully; thanks again for sharing.

To my ears, your Nord Electro 3 sounds very good.

I hope you get the pre-amp in your Mk. VI fixed / replaced soon.

Oh, BTW - I noticed that you're in the Chicago area; if you already haven't done so, check out Dusty Groove Records, a very cool record shop.

Robert



________________________________
 From: Rick  Reger <rjtr2958@yahoo.com>
To: "newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com" <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com> 
Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 11:33 PM
Subject: [newmellotrongroup] re: Tron Sounds on Soundcloud
 

  


Since I've seen a few others indulge in some similar self-promotion, I'm going to take this opportunity to do the same. 


I just opened a Soundcloud account under my fake band name The Ashen Actuaries of Asgard and have uploaded some tunes. Many of them have tron sounds (which are tagged) as well as those of some other classic keys (D6 clavinet, Fender Rhodes, Moog). 


However, in the interest of full disclosure, I have to admit that my Mk. VI has been out of commission for several months due to a bum pre-amp. So most of what you hear is Mellotron Archive tape samples played through a Nord Electro 3. Not ideal, I know, but desperate times require certain accommodations. Hopefully the real thing will be back in action shortly. 


If you feel like it, feel free to give a listen.

http://soundcloud.com/ashenactuariesofasgard

Thanks.

Rick Reger