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Post by PowWow on Aug 22, 2015 18:19:20 GMT
I've been thinking about RT's contributions for some time and began to pay more attention to the synth/e-piano elements of ELO, of course Jeff Lynne does dabble into some ivory tickling himself but Tandy meanwhile has a presence that was unmistakably unique especially in years between Face the Music and Balance of Power (On the Third Day if I'm feeling generous). The extensive amounts of Moog work (the intro to Telephone Line anybody?) and electric piano (Out of the Blue has load's of 'em I think) is just too many to list so this thread is more of an overview on what Richie T has bought to the ELO ethos and how his keyboards greatly defined their sound (somewhat, since Lynne's presence has always the most predominate in ELO's career but I digress...).
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Post by wilko on Aug 22, 2015 23:09:35 GMT
When I saw ELO live Richard was definitely the most important member of the band after Jeff. His versatility was remarkable switching between piano synth & various special effect sounds.
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Post by janne on Aug 23, 2015 5:59:56 GMT
Do we have any clue as to what bits actually were played by Richard and Jeff? Should we assume Richard played all or most piano bits, for instance?
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Post by PowWow on Aug 23, 2015 6:33:10 GMT
Do we have any clue as to what bits actually were played by Richard and Jeff? Should we assume Richard played all or most piano bits, for instance? Since Richard is credited as being the bands' main keyboardist I assume that he contributed to the majority of the songs Jeff Lynne notwithstanding, the moog bassline for Turn to Stone was his I presume (could be wrong but hey ho). I just wanted to know the many sounds he achieved through his Moogs and ARPS.
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Post by dillwyn on Aug 23, 2015 15:17:49 GMT
After all these years whilst listening to FTM today, this thread came to mind and made me wonder on his input not on Keyboard but also on the Guitar.
Is it rhythm padding or are there specific tracks that he would stand-out on...
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Post by PowWow on Aug 23, 2015 15:27:03 GMT
Fire on High has this synth sparkle in the middle right after the orchestral intro that does stand out, but in a subtle way if you know what I mean.
Tandy is one of those band members who isn't as flashy compared to the others but if you pay close attention to his keyboards you'll find something magical I believe.
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Post by ash2 on Aug 23, 2015 16:53:12 GMT
Jeff did the moog bass intro on Turn to Stone Richard also did the Guitar intro to Strange Magic but unless I read it somewhere I would have no idea what was his fingers and what was Jeff's
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Post by unomusette on Aug 23, 2015 20:04:31 GMT
I've always especially enjoyed the keyboard break in So Fine, and picture Mr T tinkling away like a demon. He is a legend
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Post by BSJ on Aug 23, 2015 20:25:02 GMT
Giving ELO II a listen (for H W's poll) and boy was our Richard put to work! Moog, Piano & guitar, even a harmonium! He truly does stand out here.
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Post by PowWow on Aug 23, 2015 20:33:14 GMT
Giving ELO II a listen (for H W's poll) and boy was our Richard put to work! Moog, Piano & guitar, even a harmonium! He truly does stand out here.
That "Wa-wa-wa-wa waa waaa!" break from Roll Over Beethoven sounded phenomenal, Moogie Boogie if there's such a word
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Post by BSJ on Aug 23, 2015 20:37:11 GMT
How about his piano boogie with Jeff's rock & roll guitar on From The Sun To The World (Boogie #1)?
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Post by PowWow on Aug 23, 2015 20:42:13 GMT
How about his piano boogie with Jeff's rock & roll guitar on From The Sun To The World (Boogie #1)? Oh yeah how could I've forgotten! xD I'm usually more of a synth/e-piano guy so acoustic pianos aren't normally my jive.
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Post by Chippa on Aug 23, 2015 21:27:26 GMT
Listen to Daybreaker. Tandy is amazing, on there.
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Post by PowWow on Aug 23, 2015 21:30:05 GMT
Listen to Daybreaker. Tandy is amazing, on there. I have and it's an epic Minimoog voyage of arpeggios going up and down like a medieval tv film.
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Post by unomusette on Aug 23, 2015 21:34:44 GMT
And there's the keyboard break in Great Balls of Fire off The Night the Light went on in Longbeach
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