The mellotron is a keyboard instrument operating with magnetic tape loops invented in the early 1960s that revolutionized the way novice and professional musicians alike could manipulate sound by providing the instruments of a full orchestra at our fingertips. Today we will explore the history of the mellotron, how it rose in popularity and then faded out as digital technology took over.

Tracks in episode in order in which they appear:

Stevie Wonder - Journey Through the Secret Life of Plants
The Moody Blues - Love and Beauty
Jan and Dean - Save for a Rainy Day Theme
The Beach Boys - Wild Honey
Clearlight - 2nd Movement
The Beatles - Strawberry Fields Forever
Yes - And You and I
The Rolling Stones - 2000 Light Years from Home
Tangerine Dream - Phaedra
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark - Souvenir
Genesis - Watcher of the Skies

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