Tonysounds Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 I remember there was a band from about 10 years ago or less (or more)? Their front man/keyboardist played 2 mellotrons and a Mini or 2. I thought ELf was in the name, but all I get are Ronnie James Dio bands. Quote Hitting "Play" does NOT constitute live performance. -Me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rod76 Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 It was Big Elf. They bought their MK2 Mellotron from Gracious' Martin Kitkat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxcvbnm098 Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 I believe it's one word though...Bigelf. Based here in LA, or at least they used to be....Damon Fox is the leader. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rod76 Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 You're right! my mistake. It's been a long time since I heard of them but remember the Kitkat connection. Gracious was one of my favorite bands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Tonewheel Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 http://blog.musoscribe.com/index.php/2009/09/25/the-bigelf-interview-pay-no-attention-to-that-man-behind-the-mellotron/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Emm Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 Unfortunate fact of life: If you have any sort of court case and the judge learns that you play a real Mellotron, the outcome will be more punitive for you. Its considered to be the precursor to a mental illness, such as collecting historical barbed wire or being Irish. I get to say it because I'm part-Irish, so if you have an issue with that, we can take outside, boyo. I've played some nice vintage gear in good condition, so I fully understand being able to lean into the organic goodness of the real thing, but I almost worship M-Tron Pro. Its not just the generous library; its not having to swap out tape racks. Quote "Why can't they just make up something of their own?" ~ The great Richard Matheson, on the movie remakes of his book, "I Am Legend" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonysounds Posted February 22, 2021 Author Share Posted February 22, 2021 BIGELF! Thats it! Thanks for all the help! Quote Hitting "Play" does NOT constitute live performance. -Me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Coda Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 [video:youtube] and with the 2 Mellotrons ... [video:youtube] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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