How about a new take on an old standard? a) Ian McDonald Flute b)
Sad Strings c) Tony Levin Cello.
Wait. That's not a string symphony. How about a) Ric Sanders Violin
b) Gothic c) Tony Levin Cello? Or replace b) with Angry Strings.
Bernie
--- In Mellotronists@yahoogroups.com, JMoore6397@... wrote:
>
> So, what would be the perfect tape set utilizing the new blended
tuned sounds for a m400?
> I know it's a matter of personal preference, but if one wanted to
develope a tape set using the tuned sounds and wanted to have a set
that would represent a string symphany (with Tony's electric cello)
> what order would you place the sounds on Stations A, B and C?
>
Jimmy Moore
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: kornowicz@...
> To: Mellotronists@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Thu, 21 Sep 2006 10:03 PM
> Subject: [Mellotronists] Re: Amazing new Strings at Streetly
>
>
> --- In Mellotronists@yahoogroups.com, kinchmusic@ wrote:
> >
> > Bernie.
> > The Tony Levin Electric Cello was a revelation! Having got used
to
> the
> > classic Cello over the years, this new sound surprised me on 3
> fronts. Firstly,
> > it's an immensely powerful sound, capable of testing the
> foundations of your
> > house! Secondly, it's a consistent sound as far as timbre and
> tuning is
> > concerned. Thirdly, and surprisingly. At the top end of the
range,
> the sound becomes
> > very reedy, sounding like a cross between a clarinet/oboe and
> flute! You
> > could quite easily use it as a pad.
> > As I mention, combine it with Sad Strings, the overall effect
> becomes
> > awesome! Personally I would have the two on adjoining tracks as
> the potential for
> > blending on the new Streetly tape is well worth it.
> > Sorry, I didn't hear the other sounds you mention.
> > Hope this helps.
> > Andy K.
> > PS. A word on Sad Strings, which Martin has created from an
> unedited
> > original. This is different enough from mk2 3 violins and m300
> strings to fully
> > justify it's position in any of our tape frames! Highly
> emotive...Nice.
> > PPS...A final word on "Boys Choir" If ever there was a case for
> tuning and
> > editing, this has to be it. I came away with this in a new frame
> and the
> > results of Martins labours are a truly lovely choir, gentle and
> atmospheric. Great
> > stuff.
> > Guys, please make full use of Martin and John's ongoing
dedication
> to
> > refining and developing the machines we all know and love. I
know
> they are
> > constantly looking at ways offering us new ideas on sounds/ mods
> etc. so that we may
> > all benefit in the long term.
> >
>
> Thanks for the review Andy. Tony Levin's Electric Cello and Boys
> Choir have been on my list for a while now (along with several of
> the other new sounds). I've been trying to stay the purist, but
> after hearing so many positive comments about the tuned sounds, I
> think that's the way to go. Martin and John have been working
their
> hind quarters off to bring us new and improved sounds (and new
> machines), and I hope to take advantage of the fruits of their
> labors very soon.
>
> Bernie
>
>
>
>
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