Archive of the former Yahoo!Groups mailing list: Mellotronists

On 9/19/07, Bernie <kornowicz@...> wrote:

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> --- In Mellotronists@yahoogroups.com, jeffc@... wrote:
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> > i finally got around to reading the REALLY long interview with
> > mr townshend from the august 2007 issue of "eq" magazine. on
> > page 45 of the issue, he is asked by the interviewer:
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> > EQ: How come you never got into using the Mellotron?
> > Or did you try it and decide it was something you didn't like?
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> > PT: They had one at IBC as soon as they came out in 1967 - the
> > Bee Gees had asked for it. I thought it was horrible.
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> > [he then goes on to talk about a Lowry organ he liked and how
> > much he digs Ableton Live software...]
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> > in his defense [like he needs me to defend him...] he actually
> > is VERY technically adept and savvy.
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> > so will his endorsement be part of the new marketing campaign?
> > would make a lovely tee shirt.
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> > THE MELLOTRON
> > IT WAS HORRIBLE
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> > ...jeff
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> So was his guitar playing.
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So was his makeup.