Mellotron....the Prog Rock hidden weapon?

[Magic]

Another beautiful Mellotron by JPJ…

Led Zep ~ The Rain Song

 

[Magic]

Yes...the Beatles and Moody Blues along with a few other early bands influenced many into using mellotron.

It’s surprising how many I am finding. I can hear it very plain with my skull candy headset. It’s a pretty obvious sound coming from both right & left at the same time ….. and sounds like orchestra instruments. At least that’s what I am hearing.

 

[Magic]

Opeth ~ Death Whispered a Lullaby

 

[dr wu]

Thought this was meant for a mellotron thread....not sure if mellotron is used or if its synthesizers,,,sounds like it could be both.
"Mellotron Scratch''- Porcupine Tree from the lp Deadwing

"The scratching of a mellotron
It always seemed to make her cry
Well maybe she remembers us
Collecting space up in the sky..."

 

[dr wu]

Many prog heads consider this Crimson's best mellotron track/song.
One of my all time favorites by them. (This was one of Kurt Cobain's favorite lps)

'Starless'- King Crimson

 

[dr wu]

Short fun video with Mike Pinder

 

[dr wu]

Long but a video must for those who want to know about known and obscure mellotron classic lps.

 

[Nai Noswad]

Leroy Powell And The Messengers - Weightlessness.

 

[Nai Noswad]

Steve Hillage and Cpt. Kirk-

William Shatner - Rocket Man.

 

[Magic]

Long but a video must for those who want to know about known and obscure mellotron classic lps.

I have been following Pete Pardo for a very long time…..he is a great reviewer & information source.