When I worked for the late Dr. Ray Brubaker as a printer, Ray had purchased a large room full of these (Optigan sell-out?). They were in the same building in South Pasadena, Florida where his headquarters were. I think the late Dr. Dave VanKoevering must have gotten his idea for the Orchestron from it. He worked for Ray for awhile, and knew Bob Moog personally. I toured his warehouse where he built Orchestrons and a case company where he built road cases.

Gosh, knowing he's no longer here makes me sad. If Pink Floyd didn't exist, The Moody Blues would definitely be the best band of all time. The Moody Blues is a band made up of gods.

The Mellotron had a magical sound that was responsible for the sound that made The Moody Blues, and the Beatles who they were. Tthe Moody Blues were commercially successful afterwards but the magic left with Mike, and the Mellotron, and the last successful album, Octave.

Damn, I didn't know he had died! When did it happen? This is very sad news....

The Moodies would've never been the Moodies without Mike Pinder and his mellotron. But I can also say that about Justin Hayward, John Lodge, Ray Thomas and Graeme Edge. They all combined to make that beautiful sound.

For me, the Moody Blues died when he left the group. No more beautiful songs after him. Rest in peace.

Спасибо вам, Майк, за то, что своей волшебной музыкой позволили прикоснуться к волшебным мирам. Земля вам пухом.

8:49 Dah do die dah

Is there anywhere to get this movie? The website is gone, redirecting to some scam/spam site. Buying a DVD is not practical in this day and age, would be happy to pay for a legal download.

What-Classics?

If Justin Hayward was the voice of the Moody Blues, Mike Pinder was the sound.

I am blessed to Have been born Gen X but blessed more to have had a Mom that LOVED the Moodies an to have that love of passed on to me. With My Mother passing some time ago..I Cherish Sunday chores an Cooking a nice roast with The Moodie's playing in the background... And now With Grand Daughter at 7 years of age to share stories of How my Mom would put on a platter... break out the Vacuum as I do now and get Sunday Dinner on the go. Rest In Bliss Mike. Bless.

I'm a Melancholic Man now... RIP Mike Pinder!

RIP brother and thank you for the music.

I had hoped to learn more about how Mike kept his machine operating in top shape. All those alignment tricks would be fascinating to use weekly or daily if necessary.

wonderful!

Well Mike, you certainly scattered your fair share of good seed in the field. Now eternity has enveloped you, as it will all of us. I hope to have scattered some of that good seed before then also.

Mike, you da man!

Ninguno como Mike Pinder para hacer sonar así ese instrumento.

rest in peace inventor of the best instrument ever. thanks for your songs, thanks for your work, thanks for your life, Ill be always with you. and i guess, we'll meet again very soon ;) :(

I can't believe it... Mike, you will always be my favorite of the Moodies. You had an incredible impact on MUSIC altogether. On Psychedelic, Progressive, and bands --like the Beatles! You will be missed... ❤

Thank you for your many talents Mr. Pinder. You will be sorely missed and fondly remembered.

ご冥福をお祈りします。

This man was a giant, the Moodys would not have even be possible if not for Mikes Mellotron/synthesizers, A fantastic voice, a great work ethic.....I cried when I found out that he had passed, he was one of a handful of musicians that really made an impression on me, the world won't be quite the same without this musical/technical GENIUS...sleep tight Mike....you are missed !!!

❤️☮️🎹

When I think of the Moody Blues, Mike Pinder immediately comes to mind. My Song, Have You Heard, and Melancholy Man are wonderful compilations that speak to the brilliance of Mr. Pinder. When he left, The Moody Blues were never the same.

RIP Mike Pinder. Thank you for the music

RIP MASTER🥺❤️🎵🎹🌹

RIP Mike Pinder. You have colored my life so much more beautifully with your music

RIP Mike Pinder😔

What would the Moody Blues early music been, w/o Mike Pinder? They wouldn’t have been at all, w/o Mike! The soul of the band w/this unique at the time, Mellotron in it. I’m sad you’re gone, Mike. 😔 I grew up listening to the Moody Blues when my friends were still listening to bubble gum @12. Thanks to my oldest sis, who had all the _best_ albums! I lost track of how many times over the decades, from my teens to well into adulthood, I saw them live. A _unique_ experience like no other... *Thank you Mike.* I hope you’ve found rest in the arms of our Savior.✝And the He carries your heartbroken family & loved ones, through this heavy time, for as long as they need. To your former band mates still w/us, I wish them the same. We’ve lost a grand man & musician. As the Moody’s did too, when you departed. But, you were still around.... 💔 You still are.🎶Through your music, you always will be.🎹🎵🎼💜

RIP

Rest In Peace Mike Pinder. And Thank You.

Ok that first one sucked

I was there at the Hollywood Egyptian Theatre, almost 14 years ago.

RIP Mike, thank you for all you did to make the mellotron the beloved instrument it is today

Such an amazing talent ! (RIP)

RIP

And now the Mellotron "whiz kid" himself has died, aged 82...

RIP Mike.

RIP 4/24/2024.

Rest in peace, Mike Pinder 😢

RIP Mike Pinder

Fascinating talk & demo. Thanks Brian!

It does´nt copy strings. It´s an instrument in its own right.

Such a glorious instrument wrought with emotion at the hands of it's master and co-creator

Needs a good tune up. Screwdriver time...de-magnetized of course.

Nights in white satin.very haunting sounds. I wonder if strip club’s would play this song back in the 60’s. I would think so.

I can imagine an updated Optigan. CD-ROM, gigabyte memory, high quality sampling, larger keyboard, etc.

The most annoying negative aspect of the Mellotron M400 and the Mellotron Mark ii is the key thump due to the key pressure to needed to make the tape heads connect to the keyboard keys. The Mellotron M4000D can be programed to sound like the previous Mellotron models while taking advantage of the key playing silence. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGWqeIyXYpyZi5o