The Mellotron is my absolute fave instrument. Most will have heard its sound, but maybe not be familiar with the instrument itself:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mellotron
It is basically an ancient sampler! You might've heard its sound on early Moody Blues, psychedelia-era Beatles and Stones, and most of the early prog stalwarts (King Crimson, Genesis, Yes, etc.)
And today, I got word that one my favourite keyboardists, John Medeski, along with 3 other Mellotron nuts, create an entire album, live, with only mellotrons!
https://mellotronvariations.com/#home-section
They filmed the whole thing, and it's pretty damn cool! It has a proto-electronica vibe, very soundtracky.
https://open.qobuz.com/album/ylzp45i0f4dob
https://tidal.com/browse/album/113511522
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mellotron
It is basically an ancient sampler! You might've heard its sound on early Moody Blues, psychedelia-era Beatles and Stones, and most of the early prog stalwarts (King Crimson, Genesis, Yes, etc.)
And today, I got word that one my favourite keyboardists, John Medeski, along with 3 other Mellotron nuts, create an entire album, live, with only mellotrons!
https://mellotronvariations.com/#home-section
They filmed the whole thing, and it's pretty damn cool! It has a proto-electronica vibe, very soundtracky.
https://open.qobuz.com/album/ylzp45i0f4dob
https://tidal.com/browse/album/113511522