Mellotronists

In a message dated 1/10/2007 5:03:56 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
charel196@... writes:

That's  
what happens to proggers who leave jolly old England..they must 
leave  the magic behind.



Jolly old England?
 
Prog?
 
Does not equate.
 
Progressive music was founded by Baby Boomers, here and over there.  Everyone 
knows that the Brits of that (my) generation were all "Hitler  curious." 
(although not a progger, Townsend is a good example). I also think the  great 
progressive music that came out of England in the 60's and 70's was not  born of 
"jolly old" anything. I think it was music born from opportunity. The  birth of 
the synth and of course, the mighty Mellotron (Chamberlin). The chance  to 
have tremendous musical power at your fingertips led to the creation of a new  
form of music. The name for it came later. I heard the music of KC and the  
Moodies described as, "Orchestral Rock," and, "Art Rock," long before I ever  
heard the expression, "Progressive Rock."
 
Just my thoughts.
 
By the way, I know that the reference was off the cuff, Charles. And you're  
certainly right in this respect. Pinder left an abiding history for the  
California vibe. And grew away from his previous style. Worse to us, but better  
for him. We all grow and change. Listen to what Springsteen wrote in 1974 and  
what he writes now. But Springsteen is a far better song writer. Still his 
style  and substance has changed.
 
Frank