Some folks say the Melotone is a love or hate thing, like marmite, but come on, how can you dislike that dreamy sound when it is used like this, with a big acoustic to go with it.
@@MacintoshWizard it is produced by electrostatic means. It is very difficult to explain without it turning into a ten thousand word essay but the process involves a rotating disc with a waveform etched on it. On the 1930s melotone's (like the one here) two discs are used. On the ELECTRONES (which are complete pipeless organs that use the same technique), 12 discs are used - one disc for each note in the scale. Melotone units were installed as standard on pretty much all of Compton's cinema organs from 1935 to 1939. None were ever exported. See here for a more technical description: www.electrokinetica.org/d8/1/index.php
@@MacintoshWizard It's similar to the Hammond Tone Wheel system, if you're familiar with that, but I think the Compton version predates it by a couple of years. Before transistors were invented, organ manufacturers Compton and Hammond used spinning metal discs in a magnetic field (the Hall effect) to produce oscillating voltages that were then put through filters and amplifiers to produce sounds similar to those made by organ pipes. The Compton Melotone was only ever intended as a cost-effective way of boosting the size of a pipe organ. In 1938, Compton decided to make all-electric organ versions and these were marketed as Electrone (or Theatrone) organs.
Absolutely magnificent, and a departure from how it's normally heard. Simon isn't limited in the least by the small size of the organ (seven ranks?). This should be required viewing by up-and-coming young organists who hope to break into the "A list" one day.
I suspect that when Compton engineers developed the melotone is was essentially designed for blending-in with other stops to add that shimmering effect rather than a solo voice? Anyway, what the hell do I know!
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What an awesome rendition especially making full use of the melotone LOVE IT
This is best video I have seen that clearly shows the difference between playing an organ and playing a piano.
one of finest songs, beautifully played with perfect use of the mellotone system ! 🙏🙏🙏
One of the most fabulous versions I've ever heard of this song! Amazing!
Absolutely Fabulous. Loved it. Thank you.
I can't stop coming back to this video!
Such a unique dreamy sound.... beautiful.
Dang that's smooth!!!
Some folks say the Melotone is a love or hate thing, like marmite, but come on, how can you dislike that dreamy sound when it is used like this, with a big acoustic to go with it.
absolutely! The melotone is what drew me to my love of Compton and the reason why I am the proud owner of an electrone in my home!
How is the sound produced? I’m not familiar with this.
@@MacintoshWizard it is produced by electrostatic means. It is very difficult to explain without it turning into a ten thousand word essay but the process involves a rotating disc with a waveform etched on it. On the 1930s melotone's (like the one here) two discs are used. On the ELECTRONES (which are complete pipeless organs that use the same technique), 12 discs are used - one disc for each note in the scale. Melotone units were installed as standard on pretty much all of Compton's cinema organs from 1935 to 1939. None were ever exported. See here for a more technical description:
www.electrokinetica.org/d8/1/index.php
@@MacintoshWizard It's similar to the Hammond Tone Wheel system, if you're familiar with that, but I think the Compton version predates it by a couple of years. Before transistors were invented, organ manufacturers Compton and Hammond used spinning metal discs in a magnetic field (the Hall effect) to produce oscillating voltages that were then put through filters and amplifiers to produce sounds similar to those made by organ pipes. The Compton Melotone was only ever intended as a cost-effective way of boosting the size of a pipe organ. In 1938, Compton decided to make all-electric organ versions and these were marketed as Electrone (or Theatrone) organs.
@@DaveC45110 it was 1929 when Leslie Bourne at Compton first produced sounds electronically I believe.
Absolutely magnificent, and a departure from how it's normally heard. Simon isn't limited in the least by the small size of the organ (seven ranks?). This should be required viewing by up-and-coming young organists who hope to break into the "A list" one day.
I suspect that when Compton engineers developed the melotone is was essentially designed for blending-in with other stops to add that shimmering effect rather than a solo voice? Anyway, what the hell do I know!
It’s too cheesy, even for Kern.
Extraordinarily good, it brought tears to my eyes (nothing to do with the smoke). I think Jerome Kern would have loved it.
With style and class!
Schitterend! 🙏❤
Bet the trems & tibias don't get this kind of workout at Sunday Mass 😀