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Subject: Fw: [Mellotronists] Mellotron Trumpet

From: "JS" <jonesalley@...>
Date: 2002-03-23

If it's that right kind of trumpet, I've been called virtuosic before.
Jon E Salley
MiloJohnson@...
M400 #886



Subject: [Mellotronists] Mellotron Trumpet


> A quick response to Andy's comment:
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> Why would anyone want the current solo trumpet? I have it Andy and it is
>
> absolutely putrid--doesn't even sound like a trumpet and the poor sod
> playing it cacked the last note and it was left in!
>
> If there's enough interest out there, I will try to talk a couple of
> local "screamers" here in Tronto to record a new trumpet voice. This is
> going to be a tough sell since it involves holding a G above high C
> (speaking in Bb trumpet terms) for 8 or 9 seconds. As it is currently
> illegal in Canada to torture trumpet players into doing this sort of
> thing, this will be a difficult sell. However, if there's the will, I'll
>
> find a way.
>
> Rick
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