Mellotron. The Blissful instrument:
The Kinks’ Mellotron® pictured with the M-Tron at Abbey Road Studios
From King Crimson to Elton John, this instrument was used heavily in the late Sixties and early 70's by a squadron of Rock and Prog bands. Known for its blissful, almost spiritual sound. Originating from it's predecessor, the Chamberlain, it evolved into a mainstay of rock music. However, it had many moving analog parts that were always causing problems, especially when it was part of a tour. Thanks to the digital age, this instrument is now virtual.
Hi Carlo! Andrew Arrington and I have uploaded a collaborative album compiling 16 tracks of our smooth ambient, chilled psychedelia, and mellow electronic styles with guests Aloka, Jeremy Troyer, Ginger Sparklezzz, and Katherine Scorzo. It can be found on my page. If you come around to listen, thanks for your time! We know it's valuable.
Eric
:: posted by Karmabend on Sat May 18, 2013 @ 05:37 PM
Hi Carlo. Thank you so much for your nice comment on "Convince me". With you being a fan of progrock, I guess you know what you are talking about. That makes me proud Cheers from Holger
:: posted by Dyalock on Sat May 18, 2013 @ 03:12 PM
Hi Carlo. I uploaded a new song: "Convince me". Any feedback would be most welcome. Cheers from Holger (Dyalock).
:: posted by Dyalock on Sat May 18, 2013 @ 09:45 AM
Hiya, yeah the one thing I'd like to do for the old piano is to record it. Once I've got my studio sorted out it will be my next job - it currently needs tuning again, modern centrally heated households are not ideal for old pianos! It has always creaked a lot when played, lol, but I guess so would I if I'd been through the same things! I've been told that a lot of that can be cured. I will get them to have a look at the internals and see what needs fixing. Not sure about fixing the external body - it is part of it's character, so haven't made up my mind about its facelift yet, lol.
:: posted by rodrica on Thu May 16, 2013 @ 04:16 AM
[last edited on Thu May 16, 2013 @ 12:45 AM]
Hi Carlo, just been listening to your new song, Pictures in My Minds Eye. Love it ! left you a comment.
Talking of new songs; have you checked out Beard Fish. Yes I know . . . another Swedish Prog rock band ! Is it something in the water in Sweden ? there seems to be so much Prog rock talent there. Check 'em out on Youtube, I think you may like them. I notice he's playing a couple of those fab red Nord keyboards. I want one Santa please lol
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-euq4DsMIA
Bye for now Parker brother. . . David
:: posted by david a briggs on Thu May 16, 2013 @ 12:40 AM
new remixes and spoken word's up!!!! would Love to know what you think!!!!
:: posted by decaying orbit on Wed May 15, 2013 @ 11:29 PM
Carlo yup.. just googled it....I ordered hypoallergenic Clarity supersensitive for my sensitive hands...OMG thats what it is ....I have all the earmarks of violin rosin allergies...SO it has been remedied....I will stop using the rosin I first ordered for the new rosin......Im just wondering if I can get the old residual dust off the bows and the strings of the psaltery.....I called Lark in the Morning where I buy most of my instruments...He gave me some links .....It was hard to pin point cause from the Vertigo I have a pinched nerve in both shoulders from not being able to sleep on my right side and favoring my left side......One thing I do feel is my hands are pin pricky feeling after I play with the instrument and rosin the bow......PLus I keep sneezing when I get around the rosin bar that I was given with the psaltery...All in all though Im enjoying messing around with the psaltery...It has a wierd and ethereal sound at the same time..But will stop till I get the new rosin..~Kath
Carlo... I thank you from the bottom of my heart for the comments on my new tune...I bought a bowed psaltery....Im wondering though if Im allergic to violin rosin.....the chunk of rosin that you rosin the bow for the psaltery with.....I came down with a wierd little neuralgia all over my body...ever since I grasped it in my hands....Have you ever heard of such a thing...Can one be allergic to violin rosin???? THis is a first timer for me ever experiencing these little wierd pin pricky sensations after utilizing the bow with violin rosin....WAAAAA??????Just wonderin......Thanks again for the comments and have a wonderful day my friend........In love and light, Katherine
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Cheers from Holger
I've been told that a lot of that can be cured. I will get them to have a look at the internals and see what needs fixing. Not sure about fixing the external body - it is part of it's character, so haven't made up my mind about its facelift yet, lol.
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