The Mellotron...

[Andyyyy]

I love the mellotron. Genesis were masters of this used in conjunction with strong dynamics. In particular, there is a section of Afterglow where they all sing in harmony, but I think the tron starts off the chords. Very well done! Howbout Schooldays by Gentle Giant, where Kerry used the tron just to play behind some piano...soft and mellow. Articulating the strong parts as well...Very effective!

[SnardLivesHere]

I too, love the mellotron, especially when used either "symphonically", or as a solo instrument. Some faves: Elton John's Funeral for a Friend / Love Lies Bleeding on Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, and several tracks on Genesis' Wind and Wuthering, like One for the Vine, and on Trick of the Tail - Ripples (one of my most-loved songs of all time)