Mellotronists

Gene Stopp wrote:

>  I am truly travelling down a dangerous road here. The wheels upstairs
> are
> turning...
>
> Live Mellotron-laced Crimson at a wedding? Very cool. Any wedding
> videos
> made?
>
> Best Regards,
>
> - Gene
>

Sadly, the videographer had ducked out to have a smoke -- or something.
The really interesting part was that we had to play another request
immediately after: Spanish Eyes. (How's that for a switch in
repertoire?) I used the Mandolin voice to great effect in that. (It's
also great in "La Donna Mobile" from Rigoletto which we also played (It
was an Italian wedding) Normally, I hate wedding gigs, but I have a lot
more fun with the mellotron on hand.

It's not the first time I've done it, though. I also played Chris Dale's
400 for his wedding and also at the reception. Pipe organ and 3-violins
makes a pretty awesome combination.

Rick -- FX10030 (How come I didn't get any cake?)

PS But check out Orchestra and Gothic on Streetly's site before you make
any rash decisions. Either would be great with Russian Choir. The Cor
anglias/Oboe split I can say in all modesty is brilliant (even if the
player is a goof). Then there is the Hackett Guitar (the Belew Guitar
for that matter, too). Of course for that "Epitaph" moment, you can't go
wrong with Bass Clarinet (Martinge guarantees it will move your bowels
at loud volumes. He must have tried it.), then you might want to
consider...

Streetly has done an amazing and laudible job expanding the mellotron
library. What a minute! Did I actually compliment Martin? Oh my God.
Honestly, I really didn't mean it!