Mellotronists

--- In Mellotronists@yahoogroups.com, "ceccles_ca" <ecclesreinson@...>
wrote:
>
> 
> I agree, but leave out the *sparingly*.  John Evan made some great
> Leslie sounds on Benefit.  (clean / thick). 

Indeed he did - he also made some gorgeous grinding Hammond/Leslie
sounds on tracks like "From Later" (which was one of the tracks on the
"Life Is A Long Song" maxi-single here in the UK). Not a million miles
from the sound Gary Wright often coaxed out of his Hammond/Leslie with
early Spooky Tooth.

> Goldie McJohn on Born To
> Be Wild (dirty overdriven bass rotor).

I've still got a soft spot for that - must admit I'm not keen on the
song because I've heard it done to death but I love that
Hammond/Leslie on the original!

While we're on the subject, one of my other favourite Hammond/Leslie
appearances is on the theme from the 70s kids' programme "Magpie"
(done by a late 60s Spencer Davis Group, apparently) :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLy9BJdQIXE

> 
> MKII Brass (half speed?) with gobs of Goldie's Leslie processing. 
> That would have to be great...Wouldn't it?
> 

Actually that would work for me :) .


Tony
M400S #581