The Mellotron Group

And loaded with Freeman String Symphonizer, too.

  Then you'll want to acquire a copy of Pete Sinfield's solo album, "Still" that has "Song of the Seagoat" on it. A perfect melding of classical/prog/shit. But very pastoral.

In a message dated 3/21/2008 2:43:31 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
lsf5275@aol.com writes:

Then you'll want to acquire a copy of Pete Sinfield's solo album,  "Still" 
that has "Song of the Seagoat" on it. A perfect melding of  classical/prog/shit. 
But very  pastoral.





Please be advised that the most important word above is  shit. This has to be 
one of the worst records ever  recorded. Yes, I own it. But it is in pristine 
condition because it has only  been played a few times. Usually it was played 
back in the day when I wanted to  make my friends laugh.



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Well... I confess. I have that same album Think I played it two or three times. And probably only the Greg Lake track the second time. Jim ... From:

I was wondering.what do you guys listen to, that demonstrates the Tron s capabilities? Some of you could probably mention a number of things that would be 

Hi, Jim.
 
A)  For me, the most tron drenched recording is still The  Moody Blues' To 
Our Children's Children Children:
    - M300 harpsichord (arm laid across the  keys) as the opening blast-off 
(a tip of the hat to Jerry Korb for realizing  this)
    - MkII 3 violins throughout
    - Pitch-bended vibes on  "Floating"
    - 1/2-speed brass, flute, and strings  on "Beyond"
    - Flute on "Eyes Of A Child" and  "Gypsy"
    - M300B strings on "Watching And  Waiting"
Some will probably argue, "Well, Celluloid's Neptune was  100% Mellotron and 
Edgar Froese's Ypsilon In Malaysian Pale is mostly  Mellotron.  I have both, 
however, IMHO I can't sit down and listen to and  enjoy (key word here) either 
without thinking, "Jeez, where is this going  to be over?", whereas I can 
replay TOCCC and not get the least bit tired of  it.
 
B) The passage that really still gives me goosebumps is the middle  
instrumental section of Yes' "And You And I" from Close To The Edge  (..."for reasons 
to...call..."  with the tron crescendo, tron/MiniMoog  riff, and the full band 
kicking in.
 
In a message dated 3/21/2008 4:01:44 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,  
jandjstrz@verizon.net writes:

I was wondering…what  do you guys listen to, that demonstrates the ‘Tron’s  
capabilities?  Some of you could  probably mention a number of things that 
would be interesting for the rest of  us to look into….since this group has 
insight into the instrument, and what  has been recorded over the years.

A.) What is your  favorite song that uses the Mellotron (or Chamberelin)  …
the one that really hooked  you. 
Old or new…doesn’t matter.  
B.) What is your  favorite Mellotron riff…the one you just had to  learn how 
to play – or , would love to  play? 
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Thanks.I have three of those ...(have to check out Celluloid - don t have it) and I recall a lovely evening looking at a fuscia sunset listening to that CTTE

Most definitely TOCCC. I also enjoy listening to any of the live 
Moodies recordings, no matter what the quality. It's interesting to 
hear how Pinder modifies his Tron parts for live performance.

I also like the sound of the Tron in the Strawbs' recordings "Grave 
New World" and "Bursting At The Seams".

The Mellotron part in Steve Miller's "In My First Mind" on 
the "Children Of The Future" album also comes to mind.

Then there's "Heart Of The Sunrise" on Yes' Fragile album and 
"The Devil's Triangle" on King Crimson's "In The Wake Of Poseidon".

I also really like Fritz's Tron recordings on "The Feeling Of Far". 
It's very up close and shows just how good a finely tuned Mellotron 
can sound without being drenched in reverb (not that I don't also 
enjoy that sound).

BTW, there's an interesting article about MM&W in the latest Keyboard 
magazine. No mention of Trons though.

Bernie

--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, "Ms. Janet Strauss" 
<jandjstrz@...> wrote:
>
>  
> Thanks.I have three of those ...(have to check out Celluloid - don't
> have it) and I recall a lovely evening looking at a fuscia sunset
> listening to 
>  that CTTE /Yes track.and that very passage. (now I know it wasn't 
all
> in my head.well, maybe some of it.).
>  
> TOCC is my favorite album of all time, and despite the side 
jokes.Out an
> In is my favorite 'Tron track.
> I have a nicely done version from the Osaka show that I like to 
listen
> to, (lousy recording quality but I'm more interested in how it was
> played live) and it is not as lush and serene as the studio 
version, but
> I love what Pinder was doing , stepping down several octaves and 
very
> nice use of the expression pedal on this and the end of Have You 
Heard?
>  
> Old stuff,.yes. But hard to beat.
>  
> I guess I have to ask.has anyone lately played the 'Tron this way?
>  
> I saw MM&W and he's good on the keys, but his use of the "Tron was 
more
> raw.and simple.
>  
> I was told he is getting the new M4000 (whatever the #)  but so 
far -
> haven't them w/it.
> Jim

I have a copy, too.  Bought it in the 70's after a
Denver FM DJ kept pounding "Still" into the local
radiowaves.  I guess it made some sort of impression
on me.  Lost the impression when I heard the rest of
the album.  If I recall, Sinfield's voice was a bit
like William Shatner on Vicodin.

   Maybe someone could add 'tron to it and improve
it.....naaah, who could endure the process?!

   -Bruce D.


--- "Ms. Janet Strauss" <jandjstrz@verizon.net> wrote:

>  
>  
> Well...
> I confess.
>  
> I have that same album
> Think I played it two or three times. And probably
> only the Greg Lake
> track the second time.
>  
> Jim 
>  
>  
> -----Original Message-----
> From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf
> Of lsf5275@aol.com
> Sent: Friday, March 21, 2008 4:31 PM
> To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Sinfield
>  
> In a message dated 3/21/2008 2:43:31 P.M. Eastern
> Daylight Time,
> lsf5275@aol.com writes:
> Then you'll want to acquire a copy of Pete
> Sinfield's solo album,
> "Still" that has "Song of the Seagoat" on it. A
> perfect melding of
> classical/prog/shit. But very pastoral.
>  
>  
> Please be advised that the most important word above
> is shit. This has
> to be one of the worst records ever recorded. Yes, I
> own it. But it is
> in pristine condition because it has only been
> played a few times.
> Usually it was played back in the day when I wanted
> to make my friends
> laugh.
> 
> 
> 
>   _____  
> 
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>
<http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15?ncid=aol
> hom00030000000001>  the video on AOL Home.
>  
> 



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This topic is one of my favorite things to read about on this (and the old
group).

 

As a new owner of an M400, soon to be restored at the good Professor's
Ranch, I am looking forward to playing some of my favorite 'Tron passages
and songs such as.

 

1.	the 8 Voice choir entrance on Dancing With the Moonlit Knight (SEBTP
Genesis)/I still get chills after 35 years of listening
2.	Silent Sorrow in Empty Boats (The Lamb Lies Down also Genesis)/More
chills
3.	the instrumental passage at the end of Entangled (Trick of the Tail;
of course, Genesis)/Again- chills
4.	all tracks from the Strawbs Hero and Heroine especially Hero's Theme
5.	Gates of Delirium/Soon (Yes' Relayer)
6.	almost any Spock's Beard track w/Mellotron on it is a classic in my
book/ Go the Way You Go- a most majestic theme- the end of Thoughts is also
superb; what about the middle section of Harm's Way?
7.	The Engulfed Cathedral- Isao Tomita (no one ever discusses the
glorious 'Trons on his early recordings; why?)
8.	Three Friends, Gentle Giant/ An amazing chord sequence!

 

Regards,

Jim Parthun

 



  _____  

From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Bernie
Sent: Friday, March 21, 2008 8:50 PM
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Your favorite Mellotron song...?

 

Most definitely TOCCC. I also enjoy listening to any of the live 
Moodies recordings, no matter what the quality. It's interesting to 
hear how Pinder modifies his Tron parts for live performance.

I also like the sound of the Tron in the Strawbs' recordings "Grave 
New World" and "Bursting At The Seams".

The Mellotron part in Steve Miller's "In My First Mind" on 
the "Children Of The Future" album also comes to mind.

Then there's "Heart Of The Sunrise" on Yes' Fragile album and 
"The Devil's Triangle" on King Crimson's "In The Wake Of Poseidon".

I also really like Fritz's Tron recordings on "The Feeling Of Far". 
It's very up close and shows just how good a finely tuned Mellotron 
can sound without being drenched in reverb (not that I don't also 
enjoy that sound).

BTW, there's an interesting article about MM&W in the latest Keyboard 
magazine. No mention of Trons though.

Bernie

--- In newmellotrongroup@ <mailto:newmellotrongroup%40yahoogroups.com>
yahoogroups.com, "Ms. Janet Strauss" 
<jandjstrz@...> wrote:
>
> 
> Thanks.I have three of those ...(have to check out Celluloid - don't
> have it) and I recall a lovely evening looking at a fuscia sunset
> listening to 
> that CTTE /Yes track.and that very passage. (now I know it wasn't 
all
> in my head.well, maybe some of it.).
> 
> TOCC is my favorite album of all time, and despite the side 
jokes.Out an
> In is my favorite 'Tron track.
> I have a nicely done version from the Osaka show that I like to 
listen
> to, (lousy recording quality but I'm more interested in how it was
> played live) and it is not as lush and serene as the studio 
version, but
> I love what Pinder was doing , stepping down several octaves and 
very
> nice use of the expression pedal on this and the end of Have You 
Heard?
> 
> Old stuff,.yes. But hard to beat.
> 
> I guess I have to ask.has anyone lately played the 'Tron this way?
> 
> I saw MM&W and he's good on the keys, but his use of the "Tron was 
more
> raw.and simple.
> 
> I was told he is getting the new M4000 (whatever the #) but so 
far -
> haven't them w/it.
> Jim

I was wondering.what do you guys listen to, that demonstrates the Tron s capabilitieFavorite Mellotron song: Epitaph Favorite Mellotron part to play: Tony

First time I heard a Tron. ..I guess like many - I first heard the Tron on Strawberry Fields ..w/o knowing it. Then the MB -  ISOTLC. But this one was soon

I have always loved " Lost in a Lost World "from Seventh Sojourn and the
tron arrangement to the acoustic section of "The Question" on a Question
of Balance. The chamberlin oboe and panning strings on "Lost" really do it
for me! Beyond that just about any King Crimson song with mellotron.
I like the 3violins and Hackett solo section on "Firth of Fifth" from
"Selling England by the Pound" alot.

>
>
> I was wondering.what do you guys listen to, that demonstrates the
> 'Tron's capabilities?
>
> Some of you could probably mention a number of things that would be
> interesting for the rest of us to look into..since this group has
> insight into the instrument, and what has been recorded over the years.
>
>
> A.) What is your favorite song that uses the Mellotron (or Chamberelin)
> .the one that really hooked you.
>      Old or new.doesn't matter.
>
> B.) What is your favorite Mellotron riff.the one you just had to learn
> how to play - or , would love to play?
>
>
>
> Jim
>
>
> ._,___
>

Mine would be 'My Song' by Mike Pinder on the Moodies EGBDF album;love the way his tron arrangement underscores the dramatics of the song!

That and bits from Earth and Fire's 'Song Of The Marching Children' suite.I believe most of it's done with an M300,the sounds of which I don't have in my Tron yet,but great to play anyway

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I have always loved " Lost in a Lost World "from Seventh Sojourn and the
tron arrangement to the acoustic section of "The Question" on a Question
of Balance. The chamberlin oboe and panning strings on "Lost" really do it
for me! Beyond that just about any King Crimson song with mellotron.
I like the 3violins and Hackett solo section on "Firth of Fifth" from
"Selling England by the Pound" alot.

>
>
> I was wondering.what do you guys listen to, that demonstrates the
> 'Tron's capabilities?
>
> Some of you could probably mention a number of things that would be
> interesting for the rest of us to look into..since this group has
> insight into the instrument, and what has been recorded over the years.
>
>
> A.) What is your favorite song that uses the Mellotron (or Chamberelin)
> .the one that really hooked you.
>      Old or new.doesn't matter.
>
> B.) What is your favorite Mellotron riff.the one you just had to learn
> how to play - or , would love to play?
>
>
>
> Jim
>
>
> ._,___
>

Hi all- I have a few favorites. The end of Catherine Howard on Wakeman s Six Wives of Hank the 8th .  Great transition from strings to flute. My Song on

1. Epitaph - KC

2. In The Wake of Poseidon_- KC

3. Prince Rupert Awakes - KC

4. Space Oddity - Bowie

5. Legend of a Mind - Moodies

6. In the Court of the Crimson King - KC

7. Never Comes the Day - Moodies

8. Cirkus - KC

I have two.

1. 'Changes' by Black Sabbath. Not only in the Mellotron wobbling all 
over the place, it's about 1/4 second of time, as thought player was 
falling asleep. The 'rumpty-tum' flourish on the piano makes me laugh, 
however. A lot.

2. 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' by Johnny Cash with Fiona Apple. 
Mellotron (or samples) are played bone dry, out of tune and (worst of 
all) are accompanied by Ms Apple clearly trying to make up harmonies on 
the spot with results that could charitably be described as catastrophic.

No doubt my positive disposition and sunny nature will be able to think 
up some more.

Mike

"Free Bird" by Lynard Skynard. The Tron strings are extremely out of 
tune. So is the singing.

Bernie

--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, Mike Dickson 
<mike.dickson@...> wrote:
>
> I have two.
> 
> 1. 'Changes' by Black Sabbath. Not only in the Mellotron wobbling 
all 
> over the place, it's about 1/4 second of time, as thought player 
was 
> falling asleep. The 'rumpty-tum' flourish on the piano makes me 
laugh, 
> however. A lot.
> 
> 2. 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' by Johnny Cash with Fiona Apple. 
> Mellotron (or samples) are played bone dry, out of tune and (worst 
of 
> all) are accompanied by Ms Apple clearly trying to make up 
harmonies on 
> the spot with results that could charitably be described as 
catastrophic.
> 
> No doubt my positive disposition and sunny nature will be able to 
think 

> up some more.
> 
> Mike
>

In a message dated 23/03/2008 16:30:25 GMT Standard Time, kornowicz@cox.net  
writes:

"Free  Bird" by Lynard Skynard. The Tron strings are extremely out of 
tune. So is  the singing.



Agreed.  A terrible song in every possible way.  Not one  redeeming quality!
 
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--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, "Ms. Janet Strauss"
<jandjstrz@...> wrote:
> 

> A.) What is your favorite song that uses the Mellotron (or Chamberelin)
> .the one that really hooked you.
>      Old or new.doesn't matter. 

As regards songs containing Mellotron that got me hooked on the
instrument in the first place, there was a bunch of (mainly) sixties
pop singles that did it for me at a very young age, long before I knew
what it was creating 'those weird sounds', and longer still before I
discovered that it was the same instrument responsible for all of them...

As well as the usual suspects 'Strawberry Fields' and 'Nights in White
Satin', these were the other tracks from that period that really stood
out for me:

Traffic - 'Hole In My Shoe'

Manfred Mann - 'Semi Detached, Suburban Mr. James' and 'Ha Ha Said The
Clown'

Rolling Stones - 'We Love You' and '2000 Light Years From Home'

Flowerpot Men - 'Let's Go To San Francisco' (not keen on the song but
it had 'that sound' again so at the time that was good enough for me)

Julie Driscoll, Brian Auger and the Trinity - 'This Wheel's On Fire'

The Kinks - 'Autumn Almanac' and 'Days'

David Bowie - 'Space Oddity'

Simon Dupree and The Big Sound - 'Kites'

Alice Cooper - 'Hello Hooray'

At the time I thought there was 'tron (or Chamberlin) on The Box Tops'
'The Letter' as well, but to this day I'm still not entirely sure if
it is or not.


> B.) What is your favorite Mellotron riff.the one you just had to learn
> how to play - or , would love to play?
>  

 At first it was all the usual 'tron riffs which have now
unfortunately gained 'cliché' status ('Strawberry Fields..' and
'Watcher..' etc) - admittedly I do still indulge those from time to
time - along with various other Moodies / King Crimson / Yes / Bowie /
Roxy Music / Sparks / other early Genesis...

Now, when I'm not trying to make up songs of my own, it's largely
songs featuring 'tron by Kevin Ayers, Pink Floyd, Jethro Tull,
Caravan, Hawkwind, The Cardiacs, Matching Mole, Fairfield Parlour,
'S.F. Sorrow'-era Pretty Things and 'Odessey and Oracle'-period Zombies. 

Oh yes, and not forgetting some of the tracks from George Harrison's
"Wonderwall" soundtrack, and the Mellotron outings by the Small Faces
during their 'Immediate label' years.

"The Kinks Are The Village Green Preservation Society" has some
interesting Mellotron moments on it as well.

I've never tried 'Free Bird' though, and I don't have the inclination
to start! 


Tony
M400S #581

I'd go for David Bowie's "Space Oddity" or the break at the end of
Genesis "Seven Stones".

There's a bunch of Oasis numbers from when they got really bloated and
pompous, third album onwards I think, any of them would do, "Don't
look back in Anger" probably the worst, though "wonderwall" is pretty
dreadful too.

A bunch of unmemorable neo-progressive bands who combine sappy
sub-elton john "songwriting" (IE nowhere near as good as Elton
himself, who could write a catchy tune) with terribly unimaginative
use of mellotron as a "progressive" stylistic signifier  (the thing
isn't a substitute organ, dumbass, it's an impact instrument!  Use
sparingly).  Spock's Beard probably the apotheosis of this, especially
their earlier stuff where they were a bit plagiaristic in the
songwriting/arrangement stakes to boot.  I used to play in a covers
band where the drummer and the singer were big SB fans, no laffs to be
had there for sure.

In a message dated 3/23/2008 12:33:49 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
tronbros@aol.com writes:

Agreed.  A terrible song in every possible way.  Not one  redeeming quality!


 
Well, I think the singing is in tune with the  Mellotron....



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I only have a few:

 

The intro song on that strange but great Mellotron demo video...

 

"Enjoy the Music"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrXtmKGkSa4

 

then.

 

Gray Seal - Elton John

 

Badge - Cream

--- David Jacques <djacques@csulb.edu> wrote:

> I only have a few:
> Gray Seal - Elton John
> Badge - Cream

Badge isn't a bad song, almost an anthem for people of
a certain age, ok the tron part isn't spectacular but
not many rock classics use mellotron mandolins. I have
to confess that for years I thought they were some
weird strings.

Mark


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--- Mike Dickson <mike.dickson@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hmmm. That Mellotron film. There have always been a
> few things that have 
> bothered me about it.
> 
> 1. Eric Robinson being introduced as a
> 'personality'. Nothing else. Just 
> a personality. That sounds so /non-corporeal /it's
> quite frightening. I 
> half expect to find him as nothing more than a brain
> in jar. Like 
> something out of a ropey Dr Who episode from the
> 1960s. Maybe he was.
> 
> 2. David Nixon's sense of musical timing. Not to
> mention his choice of 
> tunes. Oh. And the decor of his house. I could also
> say that the 
> Mellotron he is playing has some shoddily adjusted
> tapes but that would 
> just be picky of me.
> 
> 3. That grin that Geoff Unwin gives at the end of
> his little speed-up, 
> slow-down, speed-up again demo. Sort of like the
> apologetic grin one 
> gives when one has broken particularly massive and
> messy wind in front 
> of your fiance's mother. Whilst on Ketamine. In a
> white suit.
> 
> But best of all
> 
> 4. That split second shot of a girl sitting on a
> massive cock at the end.
> 
> Mike
> 
> 
> 
> David Jacques wrote:
> >
> > I only have a few:
> >
> >  
> >
> > The intro song on that strange but great Mellotron
> demo video...
> >
> >  
> >
> > "Enjoy the Music"
> >
> > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrXtmKGkSa4 
> > <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrXtmKGkSa4>
> >
> >  
> >
> > then...
> >
> >  
> >
> > Gray Seal -- Elton John
> >
> >  
> >
> > Badge -- Cream
> >
> >  
> >
> >  
> >
> >  
> >
> >  
> >
> >  
> >
> >  
> >
> >  
> 
> -- 
> Mike Dickson, Edinburgh
> 
> 



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Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2008 14:18:39 
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--- David Jacques <djacques@csulb. <mailto:djacques%40csulb.edu> edu> wrote:
 
 > I only have a few:
 > Gray Seal - Elton John
 > Badge - Cream
 
 Badge isn't a bad song, almost an anthem for people of
 a certain age, ok the tron part isn't spectacular but
 not many rock classics use mellotron mandolins. I have
 to confess that for years I thought they were some
 weird strings.
 
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In a message dated 3/23/2008 5:59:48 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
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Dammit, Mike. Now I GOTTA get high speed internet. 
Nothing else  mattered until now....

-Bruce D.




That'll be great Bruce. Welcome to the late 20th Century. As soon as you  
upgrade I'll send you a copy, or you can send me your address and I'll throw it  
on a CD. Oops! You probably will want yours on 8mm film. 
 
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--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, lsf5275@... wrote:
>
>  
> In a message dated 3/23/2008 12:33:49 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
> tronbros@... writes:
> 
> Agreed.  A terrible song in every possible way.  Not one  redeeming 
quality!
> 
> 
>  
> Well, I think the singing is in tune with the  Mellotron....
> 
> 
> 
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>

Yeah, but they're both out of tune with the drums.

Naw, Frank, an Edison shellac tube will do just fine. 
Pony Express it ASAP. :-)

   -Bruce D.

--- lsf5275@aol.com wrote:

>  
> In a message dated 3/23/2008 5:59:48 P.M. Eastern
> Daylight Time,  
> pocotron@yahoo.com writes:
> 
> Dammit, Mike. Now I GOTTA get high speed internet. 
> Nothing else  mattered until now....
> 
> -Bruce D.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> That'll be great Bruce. Welcome to the late 20th
> Century. As soon as you  
> upgrade I'll send you a copy, or you can send me
> your address and I'll throw it  
> on a CD. Oops! You probably will want yours on 8mm
> film. 
>  
> Frank
> 
> 
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Mine would be  The Beatles'  'Flying',very unimaginative,apart from the outro.

Also Mike Pinder's 'Island To Island' with it's lyrical reference to 'playing tropical Mellotron'.But let's not start about lyrics again : )

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Verzonden: 23-3-08 22:02
Onderwerp: RE: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Your LEAST favorite Mellotron song..?

I only have a few:

 

The intro song on that strange but great Mellotron demo video...

 

"Enjoy the Music"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrXtmKGkSa4

 

then.

 

Gray Seal - Elton John

 

Badge - Cream

Well, I finally may have lost interest in ever getting a Mellotron. This keyboard has it all over the Tron.. a.)    it is colorful, and has visual effects as

It's music Jim, but not as we know it.

--- "Ms. Janet Strauss" <jandjstrz@verizon.net> wrote:

> Well, I finally may have lost interest in ever
> getting a Mellotron.
>  
> This keyboard has it all over the 'Tron..
>  
> a.)    it is colorful, and has visual effects as
> well as sound
> b.)    no 8 second problem to deal with
> c.)    looks ridiculously easy to play.just look at
> that gal wail away
> on it
> d.)    according to the trailer.it will improve your
> sex life.
>  
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5joMshswmr8
>  
> Jim
>  
> 



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--- Tony Swettenham <tonkev66@aol.com> wrote:

> --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, "Ms. Janet
> Strauss"
> <jandjstrz@...> wrote:
> > 
> 
> > A.) What is your favorite song that uses the
> Mellotron (or Chamberelin)
> > .the one that really hooked you.
> >      Old or new.doesn't matter. 
> 
> The Kinks - 'Autumn Almanac' and 'Days'
> Tony
> M400S #581

Where is the tron in Autumn Almanac?

Mark

PS I have touched Ray Davis's tron. I probably
shouldn't have said that.


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is coming for me now to do unpleasant things to the hem of my garment.

Mike

Mark Pring wrote:

>
>
> --- Tony Swettenham <tonkev66@aol.com <mailto:tonkev66%40aol.com>> wrote:
>
> > --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com 
> <mailto:newmellotrongroup%40yahoogroups.com>, "Ms. Janet
> > Strauss"
> > <jandjstrz@...> wrote:
> > >
> >
> > > A.) What is your favorite song that uses the
> > Mellotron (or Chamberelin)
> > > .the one that really hooked you.
> > > Old or new.doesn't matter.
> >
> > The Kinks - 'Autumn Almanac' and 'Days'
> > Tony
> > M400S #581
>
> Where is the tron in Autumn Almanac?
>
> Mark
>
> PS I have touched Ray Davis's tron. I probably
> shouldn't have said that.
>
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...Mellotron?


> Hey...I've touched L Ron Hubbard's.

In a message dated 24/03/2008 09:02:35 GMT Standard Time,  jonesalley@cox.net 
writes:

...Mellotron?

> Hey...I've touched L Ron Hubbard's.  



No, just L.Ron
 
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Yes. It was in a box.

Mike


tronbros@aol.com wrote:

> In a message dated 24/03/2008 09:02:35 GMT Standard Time, 
> jonesalley@cox.net writes:
>
>     ...Mellotron?
>
>     > Hey...I've touched L Ron Hubbard's.
>
> No, just L.Ron

Hope it was good for you

 

Check the choruses ,bridge  and outro. Combined brass and trombone

From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mark Pring
Sent: maandag 24 maart 2008 7:38
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Your favorite Mellotron song...?

 


--- Tony Swettenham <tonkev66@aol.com <mailto:tonkev66%40aol.com> > wrote:

> --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
<mailto:newmellotrongroup%40yahoogroups.com> , "Ms. Janet
> Strauss"
> <jandjstrz@...> wrote:
> > 
> 
> > A.) What is your favorite song that uses the
> Mellotron (or Chamberelin)
> > .the one that really hooked you.
> > Old or new.doesn't matter. 
> 
> The Kinks - 'Autumn Almanac' and 'Days'
> Tony
> M400S #581

Where is the tron in Autumn Almanac?

Mark

PS I have touched Ray Davis's tron. I probably
shouldn't have said that.

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Mike Dickson wrote:

>
> Hey...I've touched L Ron Hubbard's. That probably means that Tom Cruise
> is coming for me now to do unpleasant things to the hem of my garment.
>
> Mike
>
> Mark Pring wrote:
> >
> >
> > --- Tony Swettenham <tonkev66@aol.com <mailto:tonkev66%40aol.com> 
> <mailto:tonkev66%40aol.com>> wrote:
> >
> > > --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com 
> <mailto:newmellotrongroup%40yahoogroups.com>
> > <mailto:newmellotrongroup%40yahoogroups.com>, "Ms. Janet
> > > Strauss"
> > > <jandjstrz@...> wrote:
> > > >
> > >
> > > > A.) What is your favorite song that uses the
> > > Mellotron (or Chamberelin)
> > > > .the one that really hooked you.
> > > > Old or new.doesn't matter.
> > >
> > > The Kinks - 'Autumn Almanac' and 'Days'
> > > Tony
> > > M400S #581
> >
> > Where is the tron in Autumn Almanac?
> >
> > Mark
> >
> > PS I have touched Ray Davis's tron. I probably
> > shouldn't have said that.
> >
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--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, Mark Pring <markpringnz@...>
wrote:
>

> 
> Where is the tron in Autumn Almanac?
> 
> Mark
> 
> PS I have touched Ray Davis's tron. I probably
> shouldn't have said that.
> 

You've touched his 'tron? Where and when did this happen?

As for the smatterings of Mellotron in Autumn Almanac, first of all on
the choruses between the 'la-la-la's and 'Oh, my poor rheumatic back /
my autumn almanac / my autumn armagnac' etc, there's MkII brass (I'm
sure of that - the bit that sort of goes 'de-diddly-um'), and then
definitely trombone in the section starting from "I go to Blackpool
for my holidays" up to "..'cause all the people I meet". And then more
combined brass again at the end avec 'spot-the-key-clicks'!

Tony

--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, Mike Dickson
<mike.dickson@...> wrote:

> 4. That split second shot of a girl sitting on a massive cock at the
end.

I thought you were joking!  You made me watch it again.  Sure enough,
there it was.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrXtmKGkSa4

That will teach you to doubt me. I couldn't believe it when I saw it. 
Who thought of that? What does it mean? And how /the 
shit-stomping-on-a-jellyfish-fuck/ did they ever persuade her to dress 
up like that and do it?!?!?

Mike

ceccles_ca wrote:

>
> --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com 
> <mailto:newmellotrongroup%40yahoogroups.com>, Mike Dickson
> <mike.dickson@...> wrote:
>
> > 4. That split second shot of a girl sitting on a massive cock at the
> end.
>
> I thought you were joking! You made me watch it again. Sure enough,
> there it was.
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrXtmKGkSa4 
> <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrXtmKGkSa4>
>
>

Riding the Cock. One of the great Pathe' logos.

 

I love that video. What a hoot! I especially love the "shit eating grin"
from the musician right before the cock flash.  Funny

 

  _____  

From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mike Dickson
Sent: Monday, March 24, 2008 8:10 AM
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Your LEAST favorite Mellotron song...?

 

That will teach you to doubt me. I couldn't believe it when I saw it. 
Who thought of that? What does it mean? And how /the 
shit-stomping-on-a-jellyfish-fuck/ did they ever persuade her to dress 
up like that and do it?!?!?

Mike

ceccles_ca wrote:
>
> --- In newmellotrongroup@ <mailto:newmellotrongroup%40yahoogroups.com>
yahoogroups.com 
> <mailto:newmellotrongroup%40yahoogroups.com>, Mike Dickson
> <mike.dickson@...> wrote:
>
> > 4. That split second shot of a girl sitting on a massive cock at the
> end.
>
> I thought you were joking! You made me watch it again. Sure enough,
> there it was.
> http://www.youtube. <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrXtmKGkSa4>
com/watch?v=yrXtmKGkSa4 
> <http://www.youtube. <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrXtmKGkSa4>
com/watch?v=yrXtmKGkSa4>

... Thanks Hessel, I did wonder if that might be the case but had decided they were real. I think I need new ears. Mark ... 

--- Tony Swettenham <tonkev66@aol.com> wrote:

> You've touched his 'tron? Where and when did this
> happen?

It was in for restoration at Blithbury when I visited
last year to have a look at the M4000.

Thanks for the info on Autum Almanac, need better ears
or better hifi probably both

Mark


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Mike Dickson wrote:
> 
> 
> Hmmm. That Mellotron film. There have always been a few things that have 
> bothered me about it.
> 
> 1. Eric Robinson being introduced as a 'personality'. Nothing else. Just 
> a personality. That sounds so /non-corporeal /it's quite frightening. I 
> half expect to find him as nothing more than a brain in jar. Like 
> something out of a ropey Dr Who episode from the 1960s. Maybe he was.
> 
> 2. David Nixon's sense of musical timing. Not to mention his choice of 
> tunes. Oh. And the decor of his house. I could also say that the 
> Mellotron he is playing has some shoddily adjusted tapes but that would 
> just be picky of me.
> 
> 3. That grin that Geoff Unwin gives at the end of his little speed-up, 
> slow-down, speed-up again demo. Sort of like the apologetic grin one 
> gives when one has broken particularly massive and messy wind in front 
> of your fiance's mother. Whilst on Ketamine. In a white suit.

Very funny commments.  And then the piece de resistance...

> But best of all
> 
> 4. That split second shot of a girl sitting on a massive cock at the end.
> 
> Mike

ROTFLMAO!!!!!

Stopped the frame to be sure that's what you really saw?!?  Brilliant!
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--- Tony Swettenham <tonkev66@aol.com> wrote:

> --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, Mark Pring
> <markpringnz@...>
> wrote:
> >
> As for the smatterings of Mellotron in Autumn
> Almanac, > definitely trombone in the section
starting from "I
> go to Blackpool
> for my holidays" 
> Tony

Ah a tronbone!


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mine is for sale at Dipinto.

gw

On 3/21/08, jonesalley <jonesalley@cox.net> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
>
> 
> And loaded with Freeman String Symphonizer, too.
>
>
>
> Then you'll want to acquire a copy of Pete Sinfield's solo album, "Still"
> that has "Song of the Seagoat" on it. A perfect melding of
> classical/prog/shit. But very pastoral.
>
>
>

I love Freemans, I even have a very nicely preserved one of my own.  I 
actually meant that it was the high point of the album.  What is Dipinto?

> Don't blame it on the Freeman,  they are great instruments. One of
> mine is for sale at Dipinto.
>

In a message dated 3/24/2008 11:25:59 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
djacques@csulb.edu writes:

 
 
 
 
Riding the Cock… One  of the great Pathe’ logos… 
I love that video.  What a hoot! I especially love the “shit eating grin” 
from the musician right  before the cock flash.  Funny






 
Wouldn't you grin too if you had been invited to play a, "musical  computer?"



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--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, "jonesalley"
<jonesalley@...> wrote:
>
> I love Freemans, I even have a very nicely preserved one of my own. 


The original Jeff Wayne - War of the worlds LP had some prominent
Freeman Symphonizer.  They used the G-Force Freeman samples for the
2006 tour.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8JLqsbK5V0

In a message dated 3/24/2008 1:45:23 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
markpringnz@yahoo.com writes:

Thanks  Hessel, I did wonder if that might be the case
but had decided they were  real. I think I need new
ears.

Mark




I have a selection of new, original equipment ears. I have stockpiled them  
for a number of years. Sadly, I am out of eardrums and other ear parts. There  
was a run on them a few years ago. It was from buyers predominantly in their 
40s  and 50s. Go figure.
 
At any rate, replacement ears are $250.00 the set. Paypal only. I have only  
a few sets left so first come, first served. Please email me before  ordering.
 
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In a message dated 3/24/2008 4:11:41 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
wonggster@gmail.com writes:

Don't  blame it on the Freeman, they are great instruments. One of
mine is for  sale at Dipinto.





Gino, 
 
I love the Freeman. I would like to have one. I know where a pristine one  is 
for $50.00 or so. I just don't feel like buying it when I can borrow it for  
free.
 
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Variable light becomes a seductive melodic symphony .. And the Lumichord - the love machine gives sensuous stimulation that conditions both men and women to a

42 eh? Might be significant

Mark
--- "Ms. Janet Strauss" <jandjstrz@verizon.net> wrote:

> "Variable light becomes a seductive melodic symphony
> ..
> And the Lumichord - the love machine gives sensuous
> stimulation that
> conditions both men and women to a fuller richer
> life of love."
>  
> It's all there at about :43 - : 55 - you have to
> bear with the beginning
> 42 seconds..
>  
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXTs16fMYJc
>  
> (If it lasts more than four hours,,,see your
> physician..)
>  
> -----Original Message-----
> From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf
> Of Mark Pring
> Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2008 9:49 PM
> To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: RE: [newmellotrongroup] BETTER than a
> Mellotron!
>  
> It's music Jim, but not as we know it.
> 
> 
> > Well, I finally may have lost interest in ever
> > getting a Mellotron.
> > 
> > This keyboard has it all over the 'Tron..
> > 
> > a.) it is colorful, and has visual effects as
> > well as sound
> > b.) no 8 second problem to deal with
> > c.) looks ridiculously easy to play.just look at
> > that gal wail away
> > on it
> > d.) according to the trailer.it will improve your
> > sex life.
> > 
> > http://www.youtube.
> <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5joMshswmr8>
> com/watch?v=5joMshswmr8
> > 
> > Jim
> > 
> > 
> 
>
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In a message dated 25/03/2008 12:44:41 GMT Standard Time,  
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Well,  I've had my head inside John Paul Jones' organ. And BOTH  hands.



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Well,  I've had my head inside John Paul Jones' organ. And BOTH  hands.




Does he have a Hammroid?



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> From: lsf5275@aol.com
> Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2008 11:01:48 -0400
> Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Your favorite Mellotron song...?
> 
> 
> In a message dated 3/25/2008 8:44:30 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, markstuartwallis@hotmail.com writes:
> Well, I've had my head inside John Paul Jones' organ. And BOTH hands.
> 
> Does he have a Hammroid?
> 
> 
> 
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I second 2000 light years...  I love when a band that is not known for keyboards makes the top of the tron list...  Such a big middle finger to the neo prog bands that can actually use 2 (not 1) fingers at a time...

(so my list includes cool people who can use 2 fingers at a time...  and who drink good beers...  and who happen to have great musicians surrounding the 2 finger keyboard parts...)

And You and I...   hands down my fav

Heart of the Sunrise...   hands down my fav

All tron parts from Tales...  hands down my fav

Hero and Heroine...   hands down my fav

Watcher...   hands down my fav 

Witches Promise...  The "true" sound   (runner up - CrossEyed Mary...  the reason being...  why?)

Worlds Away...  only on vinyl

Fountains of Salmacis...  crappy speakers on 10 that distort after 2 rules!!!

Tuesday Afternoon...  wonderful sound 

Ritt Mickley...  Patrick, please learn CTTE and Tales, drag all your shit on a tour and watch Yes disintegrate...

The Wake...   (I think...)  wasn't it called a Novatron at that point???

I think there is more but another time...










 
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