Mellotronists

How about a new take on an old standard? a) Ian McDonald Flute b) 
Sad Strings c) Tony Levin Cello.

Wait. That's not a string symphony. How about a) Ric Sanders Violin 
b) Gothic c) Tony Levin Cello? Or replace b) with Angry Strings.

Bernie

--- In Mellotronists@yahoogroups.com, JMoore6397@... wrote:
>
> So, what would be the perfect tape set utilizing the new blended 
tuned sounds for a m400?
> I know it's a matter of personal preference, but if one wanted to 
develope a tape set using the tuned sounds and wanted to have a set 
that would represent a string symphany (with Tony's electric cello)
> what order would you place the sounds on Stations A, B and C?
>                                                                    
 Jimmy Moore
>  
>  
> -----Original Message-----
> From: kornowicz@...
> To: Mellotronists@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Thu, 21 Sep 2006 10:03 PM
> Subject: [Mellotronists] Re: Amazing new Strings at Streetly
> 
> 
> --- In Mellotronists@yahoogroups.com, kinchmusic@ wrote:
> >
> > Bernie.
> > The Tony Levin Electric Cello was a revelation! Having got used 
to 
> the 
> > classic Cello over the years, this new sound surprised me on 3 
> fronts. Firstly, 
> > it's an immensely powerful sound, capable of testing the 
> foundations of your 
> > house! Secondly, it's a consistent sound as far as timbre and 
> tuning is 
> > concerned. Thirdly, and surprisingly. At the top end of the 
range, 
> the sound becomes 
> > very reedy, sounding like a cross between a clarinet/oboe and 
> flute! You 
> > could quite easily use it as a pad.
> > As I mention, combine it with Sad Strings, the overall effect 
> becomes 
> > awesome! Personally I would have the two on adjoining tracks as 
> the potential for 
> > blending on the new Streetly tape is well worth it.
> > Sorry, I didn't hear the other sounds you mention.
> > Hope this helps.
> > Andy K.
> > PS. A word on Sad Strings, which Martin has created from an 
> unedited 
> > original. This is different enough from mk2 3 violins and m300 
> strings to fully 
> > justify it's position in any of our tape frames! Highly 
> emotive...Nice.
> > PPS...A final word on "Boys Choir" If ever there was a case for 
> tuning and 
> > editing, this has to be it. I came away with this in a new frame 
> and the 
> > results of Martins labours are a truly lovely choir, gentle and 
> atmospheric. Great 
> > stuff. 
> > Guys, please make full use of Martin and John's ongoing 
dedication 
> to 
> > refining and developing the machines we all know and love. I 
know 
> they are 
> > constantly looking at ways offering us new ideas on sounds/ mods 
> etc. so that we may 
> > all benefit in the long term.
> >
> 
> Thanks for the review Andy. Tony Levin's Electric Cello and Boys 
> Choir have been on my list for a while now (along with several of 
> the other new sounds). I've been trying to stay the purist, but 
> after hearing so many positive comments about the tuned sounds, I 
> think that's the way to go. Martin and John have been working 
their 
> hind quarters off to bring us new and improved sounds (and new 
> machines), and I hope to take advantage of the fruits of their 
> labors very soon.
> 
> Bernie
> 
> 
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