Mellotronists

On Wed, 10 Jan 2007 lsf5275@... wrote:

>
> 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.



interesting take on the roots of prog at wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prog_rock

not endorsing or disputing anything, just pointing it out
as a source.



> 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
>