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Documentary glaring omission

Documentary glaring omission

2010-01-04 by MAinPsych@aol.com

Happy New Year, y'all.
I, too, received my copy of Mellodrama a couple of days ago. My surprise is that so far no one has mentioned the most glaring omission, which is the current status of Streetly and its role in the tron's resurgence in popularity and use, as well as ignoring the development of the M4000/5000. Contrarily, they seem to have been unfairly treated as a footnote in Mellotron history. I intend on asking Dianna about this during the upcoming NAMM showing.
Frank Samagaio

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Documentary glaring omission

2010-01-04 by David Jacques

Frank... If you are going to Namm lets hook up for a cup of coffee.. When is the Mellodrama screening?

David


On Jan 4, 2010, at 7:32 AM, MAinPsych@aol.com wrote:

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Happy New Year, y'all.
I, too, received my copy of Mellodrama a couple of days ago. My surprise is that so far no one has mentioned the most glaring omission, which is the current status of Streetly and its role in the tron's resurgence in popularity and use, as well as ignoring the development of the M4000/5000. Contrarily, they seem to have been unfairly treated as a footnote in Mellotron history. I intend on asking Dianna about this during the upcoming NAMM showing.
Frank Samagaio

Re: Documentary glaring omission

2010-01-04 by Tron400

Frank,

That's exactly what I was referring to in my own cryptic way. I posted my concerns on the Mellodrama Facebook group and Dianna did respond.

Bernie

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--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, MAinPsych@... wrote:
>
> Happy New Year, y'all.
>
> I, too, received my copy of Mellodrama a couple of days ago. My surprise
> is that so far no one has mentioned the most glaring omission, which is the
> current status of Streetly and its role in the tron's resurgence in
> popularity and use, as well as ignoring the development of the M4000/5000.
> Contrarily, they seem to have been unfairly treated as a footnote in Mellotron
> history. I intend on asking Dianna about this during the upcoming NAMM
> showing.
>
> Frank Samagaio
>

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Documentary glaring omission

2010-01-04 by lsf5275@aol.com

I haven't received my copy yet, but I can already imagine being disappointed. How do you make a documentary about Mellotrons without including the development of the M4000/5000? Unless, of course, M&J wouldn't let them....
In a message dated 1/4/2010 10:34:38 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, MAinPsych@aol.com writes:
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Happy New Year, y'all.
I, too, received my copy of Mellodrama a couple of days ago. My surprise is that so far no one has mentioned the most glaring omission, which is the current status of Streetly and its role in the tron's resurgence in popularity and use, as well as ignoring the development of the M4000/5000. Contrarily, they seem to have been unfairly treated as a footnote in Mellotron history. I intend on asking Dianna about this during the upcoming NAMM showing.
Frank Samagaio

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Documentary glaring omission

2010-01-04 by tronbros@aol.com

In a message dated 04/01/2010 15:49:51 GMT Standard Time, kornowicz@cox.net writes:
Frank,

That's exactly what I was referring to in my own cryptic way. I posted my concerns on the Mellodrama Facebook group and Dianna did respond.

Bernie
Just to clarify, we chose not to be in the documentary. We were developing the M4000 when the filming was in progress and the workshop was littered with prototypes and, without sounding too pretentious, industrial secrets. We thought it better to bow out even though Dianna seemed a pleasant enough person with good intentions.
Best,
Martin
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Re: [newmellotrongroup] Documentary glaring omission

2010-01-04 by Mike Dickson

I can't see why anyone here would be interested in buying the DVD at all. Surely you know it all already, and being a film it won't be as informative as a book and is bound to have 'rough factual edges' on it that will just irritate you.

'Blah blah....Harry Chamberlin...blah blah....matched playback heads....blah blah....Fransen....blah blah....Graham Bond....blah blah....Strawberry Fields....blah blah....liquidation blunder....blah blah....popular resurgence....'

What else is there to actually say about a musical instrument? Or can I corner the market in making a film called 'I Like The Kazoo'?


lsf5275@aol.com wrote:
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I haven't received my copy yet, but I can already imagine being disappointed. How do you make a documentary about Mellotrons without including the development of the M4000/5000? Unless, of course, M&J wouldn't let them....
In a message dated 1/4/2010 10:34:38 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, MAinPsych@aol. com writes:

Happy New Year, y'all.
I, too, received my copy of Mellodrama a couple of days ago. My surprise is that so far no one has mentioned the most glaring omission, which is the current status of Streetly and its role in the tron's resurgence in popularity and use, as well as ignoring the development of the M4000/5000. Contrarily, they seem to have been unfairly treated as a footnote in Mellotron history. I intend on asking Dianna about this during the upcoming NAMM showing.
Frank Samagaio




Re: [newmellotrongroup] Documentary glaring omission

2010-01-04 by Rick Blechta


On Jan 4, 2010, at 11:08 AM, Mike Dickson wrote:

Or can I corner the market in making a film called 'I Like The Kazoo'?

You can try.

Good luck and keep us informed as to your progress. I'd suggest lots of CG and blue cat-like aliens. That'll bring in the rubes for sure... McDonalds can hand out a free OFFICIAL kazoo with every Happy Meal.

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Documentary glaring omission

2010-01-04 by lsf5275@aol.com

Well, I actually bought and read, "Mellotron: The Machine and the Musicians that Revolutionised Rock." I found it to be a disappointment on many levels. So I'm fully prepared to be disappointed again. Oh, did I mention irritating? The book was certainly that.
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I can't see why anyone here would be interested in buying the DVD at all. Surely you know it all already, and being a film it won't be as informative as a book and is bound to have 'rough factual edges' on it that will just irritate you.

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Documentary glaring omission

2010-01-04 by lsf5275@aol.com

Frank, when you see Dianna, be sure to introduce yourself as Canadian mystery writer, Rick Blechta.
In a message dated 1/4/2010 10:34:38 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, MAinPsych@aol.com writes:
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Happy New Year, y'all.
I, too, received my copy of Mellodrama a couple of days ago. My surprise is that so far no one has mentioned the most glaring omission, which is the current status of Streetly and its role in the tron's resurgence in popularity and use, as well as ignoring the development of the M4000/5000. Contrarily, they seem to have been unfairly treated as a footnote in Mellotron history. I intend on asking Dianna about this during the upcoming NAMM showing.
Frank Samagaio

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Documentary glaring omission

2010-01-04 by tony1


Who wrote this masterpiece?
Not sounding (no pun) appealing or informative at all.
Tony
Tampa
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Frank, when you see Dianna, be sure to introduce yourself as Canadian mystery writer, Rick Blechta.
In a message dated 1/4/2010 10:34:38 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, MAinPsych@aol. com writes:

Happy New Year, y'all.
I, too, received my copy of Mellodrama a couple of days ago. My surprise is that so far no one has mentioned the most glaring omission, which is the current status of Streetly and its role in the tron's resurgence in popularity and use, as well as ignoring the development of the M4000/5000. Contrarily, they seem to have been unfairly treated as a footnote in Mellotron history. I intend on asking Dianna about this during the upcoming NAMM showing.
Frank Samagaio

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Documentary glaring omission

2010-01-04 by MAinPsych@aol.com

In a message dated 1/4/2010 11:05:33 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, lsf5275@aol.com writes:
Frank, when you see Dianna, be sure to introduce yourself as Canadian mystery writer, Rick Blechta.
I have too much hair to pass as Rick.

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Documentary glaring omission

2010-01-04 by lsf5275@aol.com

Then perhaps you could pass yourself off as Canadian superstar musician Chris Dale.
You mustn't tell her who you really are or she might feel overwhelmed. You did, after all, create the Mellotron Book.
In a message dated 1/4/2010 3:00:22 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, MAinPsych@aol.com writes:
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I have too much hair to pass as Rick.

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Documentary glaring omission

2010-01-05 by Chris Dale

I think there's a motorized smiling cardboard cut out of me somewhere. I'll see if I can dig it up. Frank - if you're a ventriloquist and can "throw your voice" - that just might do the trick! :)
As for my flat appearance, you can say that all Canadians look like that due to our willingless to be steamrolled by our government! :)


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On Tue, Jan 5, 2010 at 5:50 AM, <lsf5275@aol.com> wrote:

Then perhaps you could pass yourself off as Canadian superstar musician Chris Dale.
You mustn't tell her who you really are or she might feel overwhelmed. You did, after all, create the Mellotron Book.
In a message dated 1/4/2010 3:00:22 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, MAinPsych@aol.com writes:
I have too much hair to pass as Rick.


Re: [newmellotrongroup] Documentary glaring omission

2010-01-05 by lsf5275@aol.com

I really want one of those, Chris. I'll put it next to my giant, life-size cut-out of Eminem.
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I think there's a motorized smiling cardboard cut out of me somewhere. I'll see if I can dig it up. Frank - if you're a ventriloquist and can "throw your voice" - that just might do the trick! :)
As for my flat appearance, you can say that all Canadians look like that due to our willingless to be steamrolled by our government! :)


On Tue, Jan 5, 2010 at 5:50 AM, <lsf5275@aol. com> wrote:

Then perhaps you could pass yourself off as Canadian superstar musician Chris Dale.
You mustn't tell her who you really are or she might feel overwhelmed. You did, after all, create the Mellotron Book.
In a message dated 1/4/2010 3:00:22 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, MAinPsych@aol. com writes:
I have too much hair to pass as Rick.


Re: [newmellotrongroup] Documentary glaring omission

2010-01-11 by MAinPsych@aol.com

In a message dated 1/4/2010 7:41:08 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, djacques@csulb.edu writes:

Frank... If you are going to Namm lets hook up for a cup of coffee.. When is the Mellodrama screening?


David

Hi, David.
I renewed my NAMM registration earlier today and will be attending on Fri and Sat. Suggestions for hooking up for coffee and chat?
Frank

RE: [newmellotrongroup] Documentary glaring omission

2010-01-11 by djacques

How about Friday around noon? My Phone number is 562-644-1155. We could meet anywhere. I will scope it out on Thursday and get back to you.

David

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In a message dated 1/4/2010 7:41:08 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, djacques@csulb.edu writes:

Frank... If you are going to Namm lets hook up for a cup of coffee.. When is the Mellodrama screening?

David

Hi, David.

I renewed my NAMM registration earlier today and will be attending on Fri and Sat. Suggestions for hooking up for coffee and chat?

Frank

Mellodrama...

2010-01-12 by Daniel Swanson

I just finished watching the whole thing and the bonus footage. My
expectations were very low. Maybe that's why I liked it. I thought it
was well done and fun. No major complaints. Of course I'd like more. A
specific chapter on the actual sounds, more Tony Banks, more in depth
information, more Tony Banks, more archive footage of our favorite
Mellotronists like maybe... Tony Banks.

But as a movie about Mellotrons, which let's face it, how much can you
really say about it? It was good. I won't watch it everyday, but I
will watch it again. The whole dvd package is very nice and well done
and compliments my disease nicely. It did make me feel both proud and
foolish, though. I feel like a Trekie or comic book nerd.

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Documentary glaring omission

2010-01-12 by MAinPsych@aol.com

In a message dated 1/11/2010 2:36:04 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, djacques@csulb.edu writes:

How about Friday around noon? My Phone number is 562-644-1155. We could meet anywhere. I will scope it out on Thursday and get back to you.

David

Sounds good. We could either meet at badge registration or Markus' booth (Big City Music) at noon Friday. My cell # is (619) 599-5625.
Frank

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Documentary glaring omission

2010-01-12 by David Jacques

Frank!

Lets meet at Big City Music at 12.


On Jan 12, 2010, at 1:38 AM, MAinPsych@aol.com wrote:

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In a message dated 1/11/2010 2:36:04 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, djacques@csulb. edu writes:

How about Friday around noon? My Phone number is 562-644-1155. We could meet anywhere. I will scope it out on Thursday and get back to you.

David

Sounds good. We could either meet at badge registration or Markus' booth (Big City Music) at noon Friday. My cell # is (619) 599-5625.
Frank

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Mellodrama...

2010-02-14 by Chris Dale

I finally had the chance to watch the Mellodrama DVD.


Although most of us here will not find much we didn't already know, I thought it was quite entertaining for it's length.

Markus has a lot of intelligent information to share and Streetly's absence is certainly felt.

Some minor errors trivia-wise regarding Led Zeppelin using a MK II and all 4 Beatles buying them upon release (only Lennon and B. Epstein did) but still it gives a fairly accurate picture.

Overall it's a great companion piece to Frank's book and Nick Awde's book, and I'd certainly recommend it for the layman who wants a starting point to learn about these machines and the music made with them.



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On Tue, Jan 12, 2010 at 1:00 AM, Daniel Swanson <tspit74@comcast.net> wrote:

I just finished watching the whole thing and the bonus footage. My
expectations were very low. Maybe that's why I liked it. I thought it
was well done and fun. No major complaints. Of course I'd like more. A
specific chapter on the actual sounds, more Tony Banks, more in depth
information, more Tony Banks, more archive footage of our favorite
Mellotronists like maybe... Tony Banks.

But as a movie about Mellotrons, which let's face it, how much can you
really say about it? It was good. I won't watch it everyday, but I
will watch it again. The whole dvd package is very nice and well done
and compliments my disease nicely. It did make me feel both proud and
foolish, though. I feel like a Trekie or comic book nerd.