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Subject: Re: [Mellotronists] stuff

From: Rick Blechta <rick@...>
Date: 2003-01-03

 

Gene Stopp wrote:

 I am truly travelling down a dangerousroad here. The wheels upstairs are
turning...

Live Mellotron-laced Crimson at a wedding? Very cool. Any weddingvideos
made?

Best Regards,

- Gene
 

Sadly, the videographer had ducked out to have a smoke -- or something.The really interesting part was that we had to play another request immediatelyafter: Spanish Eyes. (How's that for a switch in repertoire?) I used theMandolin voice to great effect in that. (It's also great in "La Donna Mobile"from Rigoletto which we also played (It was an Italian wedding) Normally,I hate wedding gigs, but I have a lot more fun with the mellotron on hand.

It's not the first time I've done it, though. I also played Chris Dale's400 for his wedding and also at the reception. Pipe organ and 3-violinsmakes a pretty awesome combination.

Rick -- FX10030 (How come I didn't get any cake?)

PS But check out Orchestra and Gothic on Streetly's site before youmake any rash decisions. Either would be great with Russian Choir. TheCor anglias/Oboe split I can say in all modesty is brilliant (even if theplayer is a goof). Then there is the Hackett Guitar (the Belew Guitar forthat matter, too). Of course for that "Epitaph" moment, you can't go wrongwith Bass Clarinet (Martinge guarantees it will move your bowels at loudvolumes. He must have tried it.), then you might want to consider...

Streetly has done an amazing and laudible job expanding the mellotronlibrary. What a minute! Did I actually compliment Martin? Oh myGod. Honestly, I really didn't mean it!