Mellotron

[Nikkodemis]

Its an MK2 so it would have to be 1964-65 i would imagine.

[edgyspice]

AWESOME. Do you know the date of this film, by any chance?

[dpomer]

nah,sorry =)

[JekyllBoote]

Yes, now it can be told. We owe the intro to "Strawberry Fields Forever" to David Nixon!

[Leonmpj]

Jesus! I had no idea this is what it was originally invented for.  I'll never listen to "Starless" the same way :-)

[aihoschema]

So beautiful! Just like the Hammond organ and the Fender Rhodes, the Mellotron became a legend not for the success in fulfilling its intended purpouse (emulating existing acoustic instruments with less hassle - hahaha!), but for its unique sound. The Mellotron is very special among them all for its "haunting sound". If I was rich, I'd have a few of those.

[aspersive]

Puny humans, thou shalt bow in reverent awe to my King Crimsonic majesty, and antiquated sampling ability! For lo, I am Mellotron, hear me roar!

[shiryu22]

oh damn, bow down everyone.

Mellotron's hella scary. i will proceed to feed you tapes so that your life may be sustained, and i will be your humble servant.

[aspersive]

Haha, if you really want a head-scratcher, think about the Birotron that Rick Wakeman attempted to sponsor at the close of the 70's. It fed on EIGHT TRACK tapes! :-))

[dpomer]

nothing, simply nothing, can substitute this legendary instrument. awesome old 60's squeak..