Mellotronists

I've used M-Tron for some time now and have been very satisfied with the
sounds and playability.  I think it's silly to make comparisons to a real
'tron because it's just not, but to my ears M-Tron sounds wonderful; it
definitely satisfies my craving for "that sound".  However, I don't gig (and
consequently have to carry a PC or laptop) and I have the "luxury" of not
having a real 'tron to A/B it next to. It's a combination of
advantages/alternatives  with the sound being one of them.

Steve,
Cincinnati

----- Original Message -----
From: "Antone" <tflas@...>
To: <Mellotronists@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2006 12:32 AM
Subject: Re: [Mellotronists] Digest Number 1270


> I realize this is probably sacrilege to bring up but I've never been
> known for my tact or sense of propriety: I am curious about the M-Tron
> software. Has anybody tried it? Perhaps in the privacy of their own
> homes (and washed their hands afterwards) and aren't embarrassed to
> admit it? I love the sound and feel of furniture and heft but don't have
> a roadie, tech, or enough spinal discs to continue to drag it around.
> I'm looking at having to alter the character of my songs by using a
> (retch) string synth on stage or quit touring to preserve the integrity
> of my music and get a real job. Mellotronists don't let Mellotronists
> get day jobs. Think of the children...
>
> Mellotronists@yahoogroups.com wrote:
> > There are 3 messages in this issue.
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> > Topics in this digest:
> >
> >       1. Great Crimson video
> >            From: "David Jacques" <djacques@...>
> >       2. Re: Great Crimson video
> >            From: "ceccles_ca" <ecclesreinson@...>
> >       3. RE: Re: Great Crimson video
> >            From: "David Jacques" <djacques@...>
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> >    Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2006 12:26:57 -0800
> >    From: "David Jacques" <djacques@...>
> > Subject: Great Crimson video
> >
> > I can't get over the excellent version of COTCK by Steve Hackett and Ian
> > McDonald. I believe that is Chester Thompson on drums too.
> > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-SfljSjrAc&search=king%20crimson
> >
> >
> > Its interesting how both Ian McDonald and the other keyboardist play
both
> > Mellotron parts. You can see just enough of what they are doing... Nice
to
> > see how Ian double-tracked the original tron lines in the song.
> >
> > It is also interesting to hear all the parts being covered, including
the
> > little toy piano sound in the verses... And even Chester does the great
drum
> > line under the later verses....
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> >    Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2006 21:23:10 -0000
> >    From: "ceccles_ca" <ecclesreinson@...>
> > Subject: Re: Great Crimson video
> >
> > --- In Mellotronists@yahoogroups.com, "David Jacques" <djacques@...>
> > ... And even Chester does the great drum line under the later
> > verses....
> >
> > At 'Tronto II, someone (Rick Blechta?) asked Ian about working with
> > Chester T .  He said "Pardon me....  Who?  What? Sorry but I can't
> > hear since working with Chester".
> >
> > I guess he's a loud drummer.
> >
> > Clay
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> > Message: 3
> >    Date: Tue, 28 Feb 2006 06:46:09 -0800
> >    From: "David Jacques" <djacques@...>
> > Subject: RE: Re: Great Crimson video
> >
> > Well, Chester's style is totally different from Michael Giles'. Both are
> > incredible musicians, but Chester is much harder and Michael is much
> > jazzier....  I love Chester's work on the Genesis' great concert video
"The
> > Way We Walk"...
> >   -----Original Message-----
> >   From: Mellotronists@yahoogroups.com
> > [mailto:Mellotronists@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of ceccles_ca
> >   Sent: Monday, February 27, 2006 1:23 PM
> >   To: Mellotronists@yahoogroups.com
> >   Subject: [Mellotronists] Re: Great Crimson video
> >
> >
> >   --- In Mellotronists@yahoogroups.com, "David Jacques" <djacques@...>
> >   ... And even Chester does the great drum line under the later
> >   verses....
> >
> >   At 'Tronto II, someone (Rick Blechta?) asked Ian about working with
> >   Chester T .  He said "Pardon me....  Who?  What? Sorry but I can't
> >   hear since working with Chester".
> >
> >   I guess he's a loud drummer.
> >
> >   Clay
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