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2002-05-15 by JS
Okay, another one that's been bothering me. I
believe I recall a posting not too long ago referring to the fact that the
early, early Mark I and Mark II instruments had no line out, and were therefore
recorded by miking their speakers. Is that true, and if so, doesn't it
provide a big clue to the magic of some of those early Mellotron recordings,
that it sounded like it was in "another space" because it actually was?
Has anybody tried miking their Mellotrons in their own recordings to see if they
can capture and reproduce that amazing feel?
Also, as a devout atheist who has played tons of
liturgical music in order to get close to big pipe organs, and some high-end
electric and electronic organs, I can't help but wonder if any Mark I or Mark II
Mellotrons were installed in churches to substitute for the more traditional
organ. I'd join the congregation just to go LISTEN to something like
that!
Any feedback?