On 'Mellotron Variations,' A 1960s-Era Instrument Makes A Comeback
Intended only for home use, the Mellotron became a sonic tool for The Beatles, The Moody Blues and David Bowie. Now it's inspiring a new generation of musicians.
"It is an iconic part of so much pop and rock music, but it's also an instrument that's yet to be fully explored," says jazz keyboardist John Medeski.
Medeski is talking about the Mellotron. In addition to using the Mellotron on his own records, last year he collaborated with Pat Sansone of , and to put on a concert in which all four musicians, a live album of that concert performance, and its accompanying film comes out this week.
