Mellotronists

Hi Everyone--My name is Ross and I'm new to the group. I'm a huge Moody Blues fan, and
I've been entranced with the sound of the Mellotron for years. I've had the pleasure of
meeting and spending time with Mike Pinder, one of the founders of the Moody Blues. I'm
not a musician, but I've heard the mellotron used by many artists over the years, and Mike is
(IMHO) the master. I've never heard anyone who's gotten the exquisite sounds out of this
tempermental device as he has.

Jerry Korb, who wrote the excellent mellorton history on mikepinder.com, reffered me to this
group. I've had a ongoing dream of doing a video documentary on the mellotron, with Mike
as the guide. The thing is I need is someone with a functioning mellotron that would be
willing to open their home or studio for a good chunk of time to film this. I don't intend to
make money on this, just to document a piece of musical history. I didn't want to approach
Mike until I had the elements together.

Anyone out there interested? Thanks--Sincerely, Ross

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From: ross_mehan

To: Mellotronists@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Sunday, October 14, 2007 11:14 AM

Subject: [Mellotronists] Need Mellotron in No. California

Hi Everyone--My name is Ross and I'm new to the group. I'm a huge Moody Blues fan, and
I've been entranced with the sound of the Mellotron for years. I've had the pleasure of
meeting and spending time with Mike Pinder, one of the founders of the Moody Blues. I'm
not a musician, but I've heard the mellotron used by many artists over the years, and Mike is
(IMHO) the master. I've never heard anyone who's gotten the exquisite sounds out of this
tempermental device as he has.

Jerry Korb, who wrote the excellent mellorton history on mikepinder.com, reffered me to this
group. I've had a ongoing dream of doing a video documentary on the mellotron, with Mike
as the guide. The thing is I need is someone with a functioning mellotron that would be
willing to open their home or studio for a good chunk of time to film this. I don't intend to
make money on this, just to document a piece of musical history. I didn't want to approach
Mike until I had the elements together.

Anyone out there interested? Thanks--Sincerely, Ross

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Aloha Ross, and welcome to the group.

I'd have to give a big "AMEN" to Tony's post, and David probably has
a good central location...but you are welcome to use my Phantom Lake
Studio here in Makakilo, on Oahu (about 30 minutes from Honolulu)...I
mean...no sane member of this group would refuse a visit from Mike
Pinder. (and ...yes...there are maybe at least a dozen "sane" members
to choose from). Good luck with an outstanding sounding
project...maybe consider doing at least a segment from the beautiful
land of Aloha.
Mahalo,
Lee and M400 #541 (the Aloha-tron)

--- In Mellotronists@yahoogroups.com, "ross_mehan" <ross_mehan@...>
wrote:

>
> Hi Everyone--My name is Ross and I'm new to the group. I'm a huge

Moody Blues fan, and

> I've been entranced with the sound of the Mellotron for years.

I've had the pleasure of

> meeting and spending time with Mike Pinder, one of the founders of

the Moody Blues. I'm

> not a musician, but I've heard the mellotron used by many artists

over the years, and Mike is

> (IMHO) the master. I've never heard anyone who's gotten the

exquisite sounds out of this

> tempermental device as he has.
>
> Jerry Korb, who wrote the excellent mellorton history on

mikepinder.com, reffered me to this

> group. I've had a ongoing dream of doing a video documentary on

the mellotron, with Mike

> as the guide. The thing is I need is someone with a functioning

mellotron that would be

> willing to open their home or studio for a good chunk of time to

film this. I don't intend to

> make money on this, just to document a piece of musical history. I

didn't want to approach

> Mike until I had the elements together.
>
> Anyone out there interested? Thanks--Sincerely, Ross
>

ross_mehan wrote:

> Hi Everyone--My name is Ross and I'm new to the group. I'm a huge Moody Blues fan, and
> I've been entranced with the sound of the Mellotron for years. I've had the pleasure of
> meeting and spending time with Mike Pinder, one of the founders of the Moody Blues. I'm
> not a musician, but I've heard the mellotron used by many artists over the years, and Mike is
> (IMHO) the master. I've never heard anyone who's gotten the exquisite sounds out of this
> tempermental device as he has.
>
>

Hi Ross - welcome to the group. I'm in southwest Ohio, so I probably
can't help you out that much. If you do need something from here,
you're more than welcome.

Not to take away anything from Mike Pinder, as he's one of my favorite
Tronists too, but you shouldn't make the mistake of overlooking how much
Tony Clarke's production work brought to the Moodies sound. I have a
feeling that Mike would be one of the first to tell you that.

Best of luck,
john barrick
#1407

Hi, David. I think most would agree they made the right decision, as
Clarke doesn't seem to have been in tune, if you will, with the sound
they were pursuing.
best,
john b
#1407 - getting there

David Jacques wrote:

>
> That reminds me of a story I read concerning when King Crimson was
> going to record their first album (in the Court of the Crimson King).
> Atlantic insisted that Tony Clarke produce it. After several meetings
> and sessions with Fripp, Lake, Giles, and McDonald, the musicians
> insisted that Clark be removed from the project as they did not want
> their sound being “drenched in acoustic guitar reverb”. In other
> words, they did not want to sound like The Moody Blues.
>
>

--- In Mellotronists@yahoogroups.com, "ross_mehan" <ross_mehan@...>
wrote:

>
> Hi Everyone--My name is Ross and I'm new to the group. I'm a huge

Moody Blues fan, and

> I've been entranced with the sound of the Mellotron for years.

I've had the pleasure of

> meeting and spending time with Mike Pinder, one of the founders of

the Moody Blues. I'm

> not a musician, but I've heard the mellotron used by many artists

over the years, and Mike is

> (IMHO) the master. I've never heard anyone who's gotten the

exquisite sounds out of this

> tempermental device as he has.
>
> Jerry Korb, who wrote the excellent mellorton history on

mikepinder.com, reffered me to this

> group. I've had a ongoing dream of doing a video documentary on

the mellotron, with Mike

> as the guide. The thing is I need is someone with a functioning

mellotron that would be

> willing to open their home or studio for a good chunk of time to

film this. I don't intend to

> make money on this, just to document a piece of musical history.

I didn't want to approach

> Mike until I had the elements together.
>
> Anyone out there interested? Thanks--Sincerely, Ross
>

Greetings from Ohio. If you are willing to travel, I would be more
than happy to accommodate you. I have just refurbished #703, if you
look in the photo section of this site you will see all. If
interested please respond. Doug