Even more fuel
2002-09-26 by kinchmusic@aol.com
For those of us in the UK Tube = something to get to work on. Or not, as the case may be. Mm...confusing this language of ours which both binds us together and
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Re: [Mellotronists] even more fuel
2002-09-26 by Jeff Coulter
for those of us in the states: valve = tube
Re: [Mellotronists] even more fuel
2002-09-26 by Pomeroy Ranch
I m certain the amp has a lot to do with the sound quality. In the Chamberlin M s, the preamp is a refugee from an eighth grade shop class (!!). I take my
Re: [Mellotronists] even more fuel
2002-09-26 by Jerry Korb
... ________________________________________________________________ Hi Gang, Surely the MK-I and II models with valve preamps contributed to that classic
even more fuel
2002-09-26 by kinchmusic@aol.com
I m surprised no-ones mentioned valves, because, surely the mk 2 would have had these and the m400 not. To me this fact alone would have meant the two
[Mellotronists] more fuel
2002-09-26 by tron@blackcat.demon.co.uk
... Of course, the big advantage of the M400 is that you can change the tapes. I mean, you *can* change the tapes on a Mk II but it s not the sort of thing
[Mellotronists] More on MKII, Mellotron - Lizard by King Crim
2002-09-26 by tron@blackcat.demon.co.uk
... MkII - they didn t get a 400 until Islands . Besides, the M400 wasn t available when they were making Lizard . Mike Dickson (tron@blackcat.demon.co.uk)
Re: More on MKII, Mellotron - Lizard by King Crim son
2002-09-26 by ceccles_ca
... (probably ... recorded on a ... Jimmy: I think that they used MK II s in the studio all the way through to the RED album (1974). (That would include
Re: [Mellotronists] Re: More on MKII
2002-09-26 by JS
As a clarification, I really can t comment on Chamberlins as I only know what little I ve read about them and have no internalized library of recordings that I
Re: [Mellotronists] Peter Gabriel
2002-09-26 by amoffet1@tampabay.rr.com
Have listen to the sound track of Red Planet. Gabriel does a piece called The tower that eats people as the opening and a longer closing/credits theme. If my
Re: [Mellotronists] Re: More on MKII
2002-09-26 by chris.dale@primus.ca
Hi Clay/all: There is a strong argument for that. The Chamberlin does sound cleaner and bigger and more faithfully reproduces a given sound (e.g. saxes sound
more fuel
2002-09-26 by JS
I wonder if overall quality of execution may be a part of the big Mellotron vs. little Mellotron debate. It s immediately obvious just by appearance that
Re: [Mellotronists] More on MKII
2002-09-26 by Rick Blechta
... I think Chris makes some very valid points, but there is one thing that separates the MkIIs (and I s) from their younger siblings: the feel of the
Re: [Mellotronists] More on MKII
2002-09-26 by chris.dale@primus.ca
Ah yes, a nitpickers chance comes again!!!! Let s have some fun!! It s a good question since Mike Pinder discusses the improvements of the MK V which were
Re: [Mellotronists] More on MKII, Mellotron - Lizard by King Crimson
2002-09-26 by Rick Blechta
... MkII, Jimmy. The sound is unmistakable, and besides, when it was recorded (early 1970), 400 s weren t on the market yet. A word of warning: NEVER play
RE: [Mellotronists] More on MKII
2002-09-25 by Mark Glinsky
... Well, it could be the manner in which it s recorded. Certainly there are a number of mediocre to poor recordings of the M400 out there. But playing one
Peter Gabriel
2002-09-25 by Colin G Crawford
Dear All On the subject of whether Peter Gabriel owns a Tron... I very much expect he does. An anecdote recounted to me by Julian Cope (a true Tron devotee,
Re: [Mellotronists] More on MKII
2002-09-25 by Colin G Crawford
You sum it up totally here, Jon!.. We re all very privileged to be custodians and evangelists of these bizarre machines whilst we have the chance. A 400 is
Re: [Mellotronists] More on MKII
2002-09-25 by JS
It s funny, isn t it? I am desperate to acquire a Mk. II, a Mk. I or a Mk. V, and can t agree more that the sound that those monsters produces is different
Re: [Mellotronists] More on MKII, Mellotron - Lizard by King Crim son
2002-09-25 by Pishock, Jimmy
To me, my favorite Mellotron album is King Crimson s Lizard (probably their most under-rated album). Does anyone know if that was recorded on a MKII or a
RE: [Mellotronists] More on MKII
2002-09-25 by Andy Thompson
... From: Mark Glinsky [mailto:glinskym@sbcglobal.net] Sent: 25 September 2002 04:46 To: Mellotronists@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Mellotronists] More on
FW: [Mellotronists] More on MKII
2002-09-25 by Colin G Crawford
Mark Glinsky ... Since when did Heresay buy a Mellotron? C
Re: More on MKII
2002-09-25 by ceccles_ca
... I have to agree with Mike Pinder and others feeling that the M400 simply doesn t come up sonically to the Mk.II or the Mk.V. I am sure this is true, but it
Peter Gabriel - Up
2002-09-25 by Pishock, Jimmy
Good morning folks: I was just curious if anyone went out and bought the new Gabriel album (I m digging it, sounds a cross between Gabriel III and Security
Re: [Mellotronists] More on MKII
2002-09-25 by J.K.Beresford
Mark, What is it about the MkV that makes it sound comparable to the MkII? I know it had a larger flywheel and an sms2 - But MP talked about electronic
Re: [Mellotronists] More on MKII
2002-09-25 by Mark Glinsky
... From reading Frank Samagaio s book, and my experience with having owned a Mk.V, I have to agree with Mike Pinder and others feeling that the M400 simply
More on MKII
2002-09-25 by Ron
Wow I am kind of floored by the cost of a MKII. Everything that you read in regaurds to Mellotrons always come back to saying that a MKII is a far supperiour
Yamaha DX7 vs DX11
2002-09-24 by ceccles_ca
Yamaha made a ton of these DX-7 s (170,000 !) Some people say that these FM synths are crap, but I ve always loved them. Especially the DX-11. They didn t
Re: [Mellotronists] mkII Question
2002-09-23 by MAinPsych@aol.com
In a message dated 9/22/02 8:28:54 PM Pacific Daylight Time, ... The last two MkII s that showed up on eBay were in the $16K range (and in need of major repair
mkII Question
2002-09-23 by Ron
Is wondering what an average condition MkII would run? Also how often do they really go up for sale? Cheers Ron
New file uploaded to Mellotronists
2002-09-22 by Mellotronists@yahoogroups.com
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the Mellotronists group. File :
Re: [Mellotronists] Slightly off topic
2002-09-21 by chris.dale@primus.ca
or even the fourth or fifth time when quarter notes became acceptable as half notes! :) Chris Dale Chris Dale and his theremin have been known to bring whole
Re: [Mellotronists] Slightly off topic
2002-09-21 by ferrograph@aol.com
Re: [Mellotronists] Slightly off topic
2002-09-21 by Rick Blechta
Chris Dale and his theremin have been known to bring whole parties and wedding receptions to a screeching, although it is quite amusing to see half-potted
Fw: [Mellotronists] Slightly off topic
2002-09-21 by JS
Slightly off topicI can scarcely see how if not turned on unless one bludgeons the pilot with it.... (PLEASE NOTE SATIRICAL CONTENT -- PREDATOR OPERATOR, I AM
Slightly off topic
2002-09-20 by Colin G Crawford
Dear All, Now the Sundae Club have been signed (!!!!!) We are trying hard to spend some of the advance money. A new set of tapes has already reached the
Re: [Mellotronists] Schizoid Band
2002-09-20 by NormLeete@aol.com
I was there as well, I agree. One of the best bands I have seen for ages...
Schizoid Band
2002-09-20 by tronbros@aol.com
It s true - they are brilliant Streetly Electronics - all things MELLOTRONIC - click this
Re: [Mellotronists] database
2002-09-19 by Don Tillman
... Should be fine now. -- Don -- Don Tillman Palo Alto, California, USA don@till.com http://www.till.com
Chamberlin
2002-09-18 by TomHerbers@aol.com
Does any on the list own or know anything about a Chamberlin 600? I have an M1 now but I have my eyes on a 600. Thanks, Tom Herbers
database
2002-09-18 by jonesalley
Yes, the edit function on the database is set for moderator only so you would have to ask our humble moderator to edit, or perhaps the function could be
A new trick on the group webpage
2002-09-18 by JS
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Mellotronists/database I have taken the liberty of building a database, where everybody can post the make, model and other
From Tokyo Mellotron Studio
2002-09-17 by Takamiya Hirofumi
Hello. It is the janitor of Tokyo Mellotron Studio. It can peruse now also in English using English-Japanese translation software. Although many mistakes
SuperMarionation
2002-09-17 by jonesalley
Actually, Miss Eccles, I m more of a Fireball XL-5 fan, but thanks for thinking of me! Milo
eBay item 906912967 (Ends Sep-21-02 192522 PDT ) - G ravity Kills Keyboard Stand
2002-09-17 by JS
From the universe of the weird: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=906912967&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1 Milo
Re: [Mellotronists] JM Jarre tron spotting
2002-09-16 by NormLeete@aol.com
Dear All, JMJ took delivery of a MkII a couple of years ago (delaying some work being done on my old EMI M400). I believe he also has an M400. At least the
JM Jarre tron spotting
2002-09-16 by dko4342@vip.cybercity.dk
I taped JM Jarres performance in my country two weeks ago, and studied it a bit. It s quite interesting actually. Most of the time he has using a NordLead and
21st Century Schizoid Band
2002-09-15 by kinchmusic@aol.com
Hi all. Just got back from a fine gig at The Stables, Milton Keynes. The set included 21st Century Schizoid Man. Epitaph. ITCOTCK. I talk to the wind. Cat
[Mellotronists] pre-reverb effect
2002-09-12 by tron@blackcat.demon.co.uk
... Same way, just with tape. Reverse the tape, apply the reverb, dump to another track and then turn it backwards again. ... I thought you d have know this,
RE: [Mellotronists] pre-reverb effect &c
2002-09-12 by Andy Thompson
... From: ferrograph@aol.com [mailto:ferrograph@aol.com] Sent: 12 September 2002 20:21 To: Mellotronists@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Mellotronists]