The opening sound is the cycling mechanism and
motor of the Mk II. When the Mark II is running and the innards are exposed you
can hear this sound. Rick Blechta's MK II made this sound as it was being
fixed during Tronto 2000.
The squeak in the middle of Best Way to Travel is a
single flute note being repeatedly pressed. Not sure about the door squeak, but
probably Mk II sound effects.
Chris Dale
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From: Paul MarshallSent: Wednesday, June 05, 2002 6:34 PMSubject: [Mellotronists] Obscure bitsBack again,Just been listening to Moodies 'On The Threshold...'.Anyone know what that gorgeous sound is which opens AND closes the album (sort of a deep rumble with glistening bits over the top)? It's tracked right into the run-off groove at the end of side 2, so repeats forever if you have it on vinyl! Is it Mr Pinder's doing - if so, Mell. or what?Also, in general did the sound FX on Moodies albums (e.g. creaking doors on 'House Of Four Doors', the squeaks on 'Best Way To Travel' originate on 3/8" tapes? Any ideas?Paul Marshall - M400 #1380
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