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Join us for the premiere of the Mellotron Variations concert film, recorded live at Crosstown Arts on April 21, 2018. Mellotron Variations is a performance of new works and collaborations for the Mellotron by Robby Grant, Jonathan Kirkscey, John Medeski, and Pat Sansone. Projections by Winston Eggleston and John Markham. Videography by Justin Thompson.
Film begins at 7:30 pm
Free
Contains some adult content
Mellotron Variations was the brainchild of Robby Grant & Jonathan Kirkscey. Given unlimited access to Memphian Winston Eggleston’s collection of expertly restored vintage Mellotrons and original tape banks, Grant and Kirkscey composed and performed a complete body of work using the exceptionally rare and finicky instrument. The 2016 concert was recorded and subsequently released on vinyl as Duets for Mellotron.
Seeking to continue their Mellotron experiments, Grant and Kirkscey put together a new set of work with the addition of keyboard giants John Medeski (Medeski Martin & Wood) and Pat Sansone (The Autumn Defense, Wilco). This 2018 concert was recorded and released as a record; Mellotron Variations and was also filmed. The Mellotron Variations concert film captures the excitement of this rare event as well as featuring behind-the-scenes footage of how the music was created. The Mellotron Variation Concert Film is presented with a newly created 5.1 surround mix. There will be a short Q&A with some of the participating musicians immediately after the screening.
Mellotron Variations concert film featuring the music and compositions of Robby Grant, Jonathan Kirkscey, John Medeski and Pat Sansone. Shot, directed and edited by Justin Elliott Thompson. Additional concert cinematography by Kevin Brooks and Edward Valibus Phillips. Produced by Robby Grant and Crosstown Arts. Surround mix by Daniel Lynn. Concert visuals and projections by Winston Eggleston and John Markham.
