Mellotron Variations: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

[@asobak]

Love how filming of music performances can be frustrating sometimes with cameras capturing the wrong action yet here we get delicious close-ups of the original tapes in action

[@skullkid112]

I’m glad the description told me who was playing which instrument, I would’ve gotten them mixed up otherwise.

[@fivebyfivesound]

Skull Kid 🤣

[@PutItAway101]

I like how modern digital Mellotron recreations are used for the parts that need to sound in tune, and an actual hardware Mellotron for the wiggy noises of the tape speed going haywire.

[@kensebben1]

Wh...what he said.

[@markaprill6501]

Not true. It's an effects pedal doing that.

[@camtomlee]

mark aprill On the Mellotron furthest left, he’s controlling the speed of the tape motor directly.

[@deplorabledani6080]

@@camtomlee Much like how an "Old' Skool DJ' controlling a record. But in this case tapes. ;) But in this case so much more complicated. lol

[@davidjohn0505]

Gosh this instrument takes me back to King Crimson and their first incredible first album. This is just an amazing instrument and to have 4 of them in the office is just brilliant. I loved it. The Tiny Desk series is just the best out their. Thanks again for bringing such variations and eclectic sounds

[@genepozniak]

5. :-)

[@funkymusic5749]

SUPER😎♥

[@davidjohn0505]

Just downloaded their incredible album....I didn't know they even had a album out or that they where a real group....I just thought it was a experiment for Tiny Desk. What Great show Tiny Desk is bringing unknown and eclectic mix of music. Thanks a million Tiny Desk....keep doing what you are doing

[@funkymusic5749]

@@davidjohn0505 TiNY DESK is EPIC FoR PROMOTING ExcelleNt up and Coming artists😉♥👍

[@crhkrebs]

Harry Kerr there are 5 Mellotrons. 4 new digital versions (the white ones) and an original analogue one on the far left. This is the one where you can see the tapes moving over the playback heads. And, it would be similar to the one King Crimson used.

[@andresguerrero4684]

This is what my sleep paralysis demon be blasting

[@bigdombig]

Andres Guerrero 💀💀💀

[@joshwest8096]

hahahaha omg

[@sashaomer8777]

HAHAHAHAHAHAH 10/10

[@fivebyfivesound]

funky infernal

[@VinceRegan]

Thoughts and prayers my man, but your demon has good taste

[@scottbaxendale323]

The Wilco family and all their extended projects is some of the best new music out there!

[@Beepkris]

This is so good! That pitch bend snare drum sound is everything.

[@mikewifak]

I see multiple mellotrons, I click without question. I see Medeski, I stay till the end.

[@aviramspies]

My thought exactly !

[@stonelenny]

Same here!

[@josephdavis2695]

Factual statement

[@jesjes21]

my thoughts expressed perfectly. well done sir

[@shyshift]

I own a Mini and it’s a gas. I have several videos of me exploring it’s capabilities here on KZbin.

[@davidjohn0505]

Just downloaded their incredible album....I didn't know they even had a album out or that they where a real group....I just thought it was a experiment for Tiny Desk. What a Great show Tiny Desk is bringing unknown and eclectic mix of music. Thanks a million Tiny Desk....keep doing what you are doing

[@AdrianDunevein]

Every 1960's movie soundtrack rolled into one 17 minute stream of conciousness

[@nectarinedreams7208]

Which 60s film soundtracks used mellotron?

[@allegroboy0]

Pure class. The more I listen the more I hear.........................................................................

[@johnjockwilson4000]

Had one in about 1975 when I was in a band called Threshold great big thing I think it was the mk11 verry heavy and hard to keap maintained so eventually got rid and got a string machiene not quite the same always loved the sound of the meletron

[@PentameronSV]

*_0:00_**_ - Agent Cha Cha_* *_[_**_4:04_**_ / _**_4:11_**_] - Dulcimer_* (9:04 / 9:15) *_12:11_**_ - Pulsar_* (16:49)

[@subs4794]

It's hard to believe how this channel isn't capable to put timestamps in their videos...

[@sodiumlights]

i`ve a mellotron micro and its bloody marvellous, thank you Markus!

[@sunra59]

The sound that a Mellotron makes is like a musical Time Tunnel, that takes me back to those 'Days Of Future Passed'. Starts singing ... Dawn is a feeling A beautiful ceiling The smell of grass Just makes you pass Into a dream You're here today No future fears This day will last A thousand years If you want it to

[@gracomacedocouto4885]

Favorite R2-D2 Band.

[@johndonahue1935]

The sounds from the mechanical Mellotron though! nice.

[@RadFyah]

now, thats some sweet crunchiness ..."Pulsar" is such amazing groovy track

[@MrD-ul2xk]

Everyone talks about the famous musicians being at tiny desk.. but I want more of this! Things I can’t just find on the radio. Absolutely amazing!

[@marcscordato4385]

The melaton was the forerunner of modern day sampling so it’s historically significant. Old tech is always fun and interesting .

[@adamsignorelli]

What a great shot of that tape. Too cool

[@maramé.r]

Imagine the value of those vintage instruments. Great that affordable digital micro Mellotrons are now available

[@Jesse615]

I'm sick, I know, but I love the funky, wobbly sound of a Mellotron! The intro to Strawberry Fields Forever never gets old for me!

[@tds694]

This music makes me feel like a kid again

[@McFraneth]

circa 1975.

[@GetInTouchTV]

Amazing. I love the mellotron sound. I use it in my production every chance i get.

[@mijaelpelayo5638]

Wow. They should collaborate with Wu-Tang Clan.

[@alpohankkila1591]

and do it on Tiny Desk.. that would be nuts.

[@ItchyKneeSon]

Nice. I was thinking Aesop Rock.

[@hemsworth38]

I was beatboxing exceptionally

[@SgtPowell]

BRILLIANT

[@neoaureus]

I like the way they sway left and right .....during the introduction. It is like the tape loop !

[@rblechta]

Absolutely lovely! Thanks to everyone involved.

[@abaneyone]

The guy on the left looks like he could be one of the Blue Men. The music is wild enough to be theirs too. Love Tiny Desk's variety!

[@hetwall1780]

That is exactly what I thought as soon as I saw him. It has got to be the same bloke ... surely?!! He has exactly the same mannerisms as the guy in the Blue Man NPR vid

[@Baribrotzer]

He's John Medeski, and he's always looked like that, even when he had hair.

[@hetwall1780]

Baribrotzer yes BUT is he the 3rd Blue Man in their npr desk concert because they often have guest musicians ...?

[@stagnatic]

Yep, for those who don’t know their music, look them up!

[@Old299dfk]

Why do I have the sudden urge to drink good coffee?

[@Mityob67]

Strangely funky Eerily melodic I'm here for it.

[@uzinakash]

This "Pulsar" song is amazing!!

[@amontri3246]

This is music based on the mating habits of ants

[@servantofthemosthigh6094]

LMBO!!!!

[@frankalfar]

Have you ever heard of Startled Insects? I belief they have....

[@klamtis]

So cool to hear retro instrument in new sound, contemporary rhythms.

[@duncanparsons]

from 7:40 or so borrows quite heavily from Mike Pinder's The Voyage from the Moody Blues album "On The Threshold Of A Dream" - not a criticism, it's lovely to hear this sort of thing played live!

[@onlyrick]

duncanparsons - Yes, same vibe. Also, 7:14 or so made me think of "Isn't Life Strange".

[@lindac6919]

I had best play this for my hubby when he gets home from work and takes his shower. I think it will be good for him.

[@neutralearth1061]

This is so awesome! We love Mellotrons!

[@1Cyberix]

Bästa ever, Pulsar is an amazing tune! Thank you NPR.And Mellotron STOCKHOLM.

[@jellomusic]

Vic Mackey really improved his playing since “The Shield”

[@kostyarogers]

Pure genius

[@neutralearth1061]

Mellotrons everywhere! We must be in heaven!

[@dagostinoification]

Superbe idée ce groupe ! j'adore cet instrument depuis sa création ! j'ai accompagné en 1992 Rhoda Scott (organiste à l'orgue Hammond ) à la batterie, un des premier clavier électrique (electro-meccanique ) .

[@gabrielmgbr]

Pulsar takes you into a trip to another dimension

[@flyingface]

these guys are so ridiculous - i love it

[@jeffreygrove]

Instantly knew from the sound of his playing that it was John Medesky, his style is unmistakable!

[@dranorexickoala6520]

We need more Mellotron

[@dclipper8052]

The originals weren't tape loops--they were spring loaded tape strips. That's why notes could be played only so long.

[@3ggshe11s]

Right. Eight seconds, and then you ran out of tape.

[@AriannaCunningham]

Wow! They actually demonstrated these instruments very well!

[@minty_Joe]

This has got to be the most SUBLIME thing I've ever seen and heard! 🤤😊🥰

[@mellotrongirl]

If I joined in that first selection...the tapes in my unit would ball up, and then snap!

[@pebble943]

Dream music

[@EboJ13]

This so freaking cool! The sounds are awesome! Great performance 👏 👏 👏 👏

[@hermancharlesserrano1489]

Funny how a synth can evoke a specific time period more than most any other instrument…early Crims, Moody Blues, Tangerine Dream…nice!

[@gracefullygraceful9776]

Pulsar is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Gusrikh1]

Fabulous..

[@marsupialmicron]

Fantastic!

[@kiltedbill7594]

REALLY INTERESTING. A SEA OF SOUNDS....

[@mattmcg3760]

11 seconds boys - don't get carried away with thst awesome vibe!

[@AndyVonal]

Ahhhh man! This is bliss! What a wonderful sound! I have loved this instrument for decades. I wish I could afford one of these things (even the new digital ones) but they are way too expensive for me. I can Tangerine Dream on...

[@disienna]

Andrew Brooks you can download good ones for the computer and iPad that will take you there with a MIDI controller. Really fun to play with and even compose for.

[@AndyVonal]

@@disienna I have got a couple of free plug-ins which actually had me smiling and worked well enough...but ti's not the same is it? I believe the Arturia one is excellent, however... I need a new computer before I think about things like that...it struggles to cope as it is! But thanks loads for the tip!

[@alpohankkila1591]

This is way too awesome.. !

[@Alun49]

The sound of King Crimson, Yes and Genesis.

[@samiyaansari91]

Haha love this! You guys make me smile. So much fun. A whole vibe. 🥰

[@kapitannemo8246]

I love it!

[@barpsoon3031]

SICK!

[@op-1g.s]

Very interesting to see and how all that sounds like. Awesome 👏🏾

[@OrganNLou]

THIS WAS GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!

[@SeniorMojo]

Dope!

[@wajobu]

Without the [Harry] Chamberlin, there would've been no Mellotron. Great Tiny Desk!!

[@nx01craig]

Along with Bill Franson's unscrupulous behavior.

[@nicoskoumaradios8553]

Wonderfull performance! Killer flute sound imho !

[@borntogazeintonightskies]

BEST. KZbin VIDEO. EVER.

[@wurstfinger3289]

yo npr, this john medeski guy has a trio. a trio that is so classy as no trio you had before.

[@BradHanlon3]

I'm not sure what I'm listening to

[@mrtveenstra]

I'm not sure who I am anymore.

[@aleshapittman7889]

Me either hahahahahah

[@JNMorgen11]

Confusion will be my Epitaph.

[@aleshapittman7889]

@@JNMorgen11 lol

[@19DannyBoy65]

wut

[@cecilstone9679]

Awesome...Love This

[@canberradogfarts]

If cotton balls could play songs about clouds... 🤟😎

[@MerrynDipitous]

found this when three people simultaneously added "desk music" to the bot on Discord. I'm not disappointed.

[@paulcamus8944]

absolutely brilliant!

[@fabrega]

Brilliant!!

[@steviepd]

Wow!

[@dirtykeyz]

NPR messed up the description. The songs are Agent Cha Cha, Dulcimer Bill, and Pulsar.

[@dhutton77]

If they were searching for the lost chord, I think they may have found it.

[@steveking8527]

Best, most esoteric comment on here. Nicely done.

[@haret0n]

help! i can't stop listening.

[@wurstfinger3289]

i love you, john!

[@thescatterbrain123]

From left to right; Dean Norris, Adam Godley, Charlie Day and Andy Warhol moonlighting as Robert Redford.

[@jackgahan149]

Cool!!!

[@thescarymoosh]

FIIIIIIIIIVE MELLOTROOOOOONS

[@SuperSouthstreet]

Medeski! 😁

[@sanguineti]

The guy in the far right looks exactly like I would expect someone who makes this kind of music to look like.

[@mr.champlinssciencechannel906]

I am pretty sure if you have more than one mellotron in a room a black hole opens up, so I was very relieved when I discovered all but one were digital mellotrons.

[@miroslava6199]

Uff qué precioso es el mellotron

[@JohnLRice]

Nice!

[@usemoreproduct]

keyboard drummer got some chops. funky

[@peterverreth1520]

I want a mellotron!

[@leedennehy5077]

This was amazing

[@Gkuljian]

I like this!

[@CrazyLazyDave]

Yes 🙌

[@ralphmarrone3130]

I think they need six or seven more mellotrons!

[@Doomroar]

This was too short man, i want more!

[@genepozniak]

Dude! They sell vinyl of their stuff! :-)

[@CarlosSustaita]

sounds beautiful! Good to see Medeski!

[@RimaoroMusico]

Tremendo

[@veloopity]

awesome x 4