TORI AMOS Abnormally Attracted To Sin CHAMBERLIN
This is my ancient Chamberlin c.1960-69
It has some unusual sounds not normally
associated with Chamberlins.
Acoustic Piano, Pizz Strings, and Mandolin.
The Chamberlin is an electromechanical device that
uses the modulation of a magnetic pickup to create sound.
A magnetic tape ( in this case 3/8 " wide) with 3 tracks
passes across a magnetic tape head.
The tape head is moved in order to access
one of the 3 instruments.
There are 7 banks of 3 instruments recorded on 35 tapes
each with its own tape head, actuated by 35 keys.
I used the Chamberlin on:
"Strong Black Vine"
Cello and Violin + Mellotron samples of same.
"That Guy"
Cello and Vibes
"Fast Horse"
Ac. Piano, Viola, Violin, Flute
posted by John Philip Shenale at
4:00 PM
2 Comments:
I still remember when we moved that thing to the new location. Years ago. Building a platform on wheels, hoping the machine would not fall apart, since it was already very fragile! And...
it´s still RUNNING. Incredible.
I think I may have gotten the best of it, and now it needs a little rest and rejuvenation!!!
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