| Title
of Work: |
Doctor Marvello (single version)
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Words
By:
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John Woloschuk
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Music
By:
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John Woloschuk |
Lead
Vocal:
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John Woloschuk |
Backup
Vocals:
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John Woloschuk, Terry Draper and
Terry Brown |
Instrumentation:
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John:
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pianos, mellotron,
acoustic guitar, bass guitar
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Dee:
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synthesizer, electric
sitar |
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Recorded
At:
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Toronto Sound Studios
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Recording
Period:
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January - April 1974 (mixed on
08-Apr-1974)
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Initial
Release Date:
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July 1974 (Canada only)
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Remarks:
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The original title for this song
was "Doctor Marvello's Love Machine".
The basic rhythm section (consisting of grand piano, drums, and
synthesizer) was recorded on January 28, 1974 with Terry Brown
producing and Dave Slagter engineering. The piano was later replaced by
a "Fender Rhodes" electric piano.
The bell-like sounds heard at the beginning of this track were created
by blending three separate stereo recordings of wind chimes: one
recorded at normal tape speed, one at half-normal speed, and one at
twice-normal speed. These were mixed down to a separate piece of 1/4"
tape which was then spliced onto the master recording.
Similarly, in the instrumental section two separate recordings of
acoustic piano were blended: one was recorded at half-normal tape
speed, and the other at normal tape speed with the tape running
backwards.
This single was released by the now defunct GRT Records of Canada.
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