IRIS'S "TUBULAR BELLS"

prophetfive · Post by **prophetfive** » Mon Jan 07, 2008 4:49 pm

OK guys, thinking caps on. Why has Iris got a set of large tubular bells, which she never plays (see stage rig, ONIS DVD)

timer · Post by **timer** » Mon Jan 07, 2008 4:58 pm

prophetfive wrote: OK guys, thinking caps on. Why has Iris got a set of large tubular bells, which she never plays (see stage rig, ONIS DVD)

Good question that Ron !.

I don't know, but if they are just for show I bet her Roadie is well chuffed with her !

prophetfive · Post by **prophetfive** » Mon Jan 07, 2008 5:10 pm

i wonder if they're from the same stable as the codotronic drums

timer · Post by **timer** » Mon Jan 07, 2008 5:15 pm

prophetfive wrote: i wonder if they're from the same stable as the codotronic drums

Could be ,dont know if the Codotrnics are generaly available of whether they are a TD developed instrument - might be interesting to find out .

prophetfive · Post by **prophetfive** » Mon Jan 07, 2008 5:20 pm

Maybe ADMIN. could resolve this one. I'm intrigued as to the purpose of Iris's Tubular Bells.

epsilon75 · Post by **epsilon75** » Mon Jan 07, 2008 5:22 pm

Cant help you there Ron,but its always a joy to watch Iris moving around her set

such a wonderful sight

prophetfive · Post by **prophetfive** » Mon Jan 07, 2008 5:24 pm

She is one SUPERB percussionist, and no mistake.

timer · Post by **timer** » Mon Jan 07, 2008 6:14 pm

Just done a search on Codotronic drums - nothing ! Must be a specialist instrumentation.

24db · Post by **24db** » Mon Jan 07, 2008 6:24 pm

timer wrote:Just done a search on Codotronic drums - nothing ! Must be a specialist instrumentation.

TD designed them and trade marked them, they were used to trigger electronic sounds, (perhaps even hybrid acoustic and EM sounds), TD used them several times especially on the 1997 European and UK tours when they were played to perfection by Emil Hachfeld. I still remember the short drum solo, (complete with synth percussion and notes) that he played at the SBE, brilliant!

prophetfive · Post by **prophetfive** » Mon Jan 07, 2008 6:25 pm

Exclusive to TD I suspect, Tim. You'd still expect Iris to have some sort of interface with the "Bells", unless they're remotely triggered.

24db · Post by **24db** » Mon Jan 07, 2008 6:31 pm

prophetfive wrote: Exclusive to TD I suspect, Tim. You'd still expect Iris to have some sort of interface with the "Bells", unless they're remotely triggered.

The Codotronic drums are the big ones shown in this photo Ron:

prophetfive · Post by **prophetfive** » Mon Jan 07, 2008 6:37 pm

That seems to now be reduced to two units in Iris's setup. She seems to use a deep tom tom preset on the inner pad and a snare on the outer one.

timer · Post by **timer** » Mon Jan 07, 2008 9:38 pm

24db wrote:
timer wrote:Just done a search on Codotronic drums - nothing ! Must be a specialist instrumentation.
TD designed them and trade marked them, they were used to trigger electronic sounds, (perhaps even hybrid acoustic and EM sounds), TD used them several times especially on the 1997 European and UK tours when they were played to perfection by Emil Hachfeld. I still remember the short drum solo, (complete with synth percussion and notes) that he played at the SBE, brilliant!

Must agree Andy - Emil was a great percusionist and really shone during those shows - awesome.

NAVEL OF LIGHT · Post by **NAVEL OF LIGHT** » Wed Jan 09, 2008 12:44 am

im sure that the Codotronic drums are trademarked by TD and even more interesting is the V-Drums made by Roland. I have a catalogue from Roland of these drums and one model (set) are called the TD-V Drums.
Another odd thing is that on some of the more recent live dvds, the 'brand' names on the keyboards have black masking tape over them. (one of the uk shows i believe) but the others, no tape covering the names. TD dont really seem to Endorse any keyboard makers like they used to when around 86/88 that Atari were mentioned lots.

alipaul · Post by **alipaul** » Wed Jan 09, 2008 3:02 pm

I think it was because they got their fingers burned and were taken to court by a keyboard company i'm sure Mr King would know more

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