Mellotronists

That reminds me of a story I read concerning when King Crimson was going to
record their first album (in the Court of the Crimson King).  Atlantic
insisted that Tony Clarke produce it. After several meetings and sessions
with Fripp, Lake, Giles, and McDonald, the musicians insisted that Clark be
removed from the project as they did not want their sound being "drenched in
acoustic guitar reverb". In other words, they did not want to sound like The
Moody Blues.

 

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From: Mellotronists@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Mellotronists@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of john barrick
Sent: Sunday, October 14, 2007 11:57 AM
To: mellotronists@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Mellotronists] Need Mellotron in No. California

 

ross_mehan wrote:
> Hi Everyone--My name is Ross and I'm new to the group. I'm a huge Moody
Blues fan, and 
> I've been entranced with the sound of the Mellotron for years. I've had
the pleasure of 
> meeting and spending time with Mike Pinder, one of the founders of the
Moody Blues. I'm 
> not a musician, but I've heard the mellotron used by many artists over the
years, and Mike is 
> (IMHO) the master. I've never heard anyone who's gotten the exquisite
sounds out of this 
> tempermental device as he has.
>
> 
Hi Ross - welcome to the group. I'm in southwest Ohio, so I probably
can't help you out that much. If you do need something from here,
you're more than welcome.

Not to take away anything from Mike Pinder, as he's one of my favorite
Tronists too, but you shouldn't make the mistake of overlooking how much
Tony Clarke's production work brought to the Moodies sound. I have a
feeling that Mike would be one of the first to tell you that.

Best of luck,
john barrick
#1407