fireplace
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Post by fireplace on Sept 19, 2024 21:20:59 GMT
Can anyone enlighten me as to what is meant by the "candy floss" synth as played by Fred Mandel on Hammer to Fall? I assume it refers to the percussive synth that comes in at the second verse, but why call it candy floss?
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merplot
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Post by merplot on Sept 20, 2024 0:15:41 GMT
Maybe cuz it's sweet and light?
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pg
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Post by pg on Sept 20, 2024 7:27:09 GMT
Maybe that was what the setting was called on the synth...
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Post by waywardgenius on Sept 20, 2024 9:43:23 GMT
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pg
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Post by pg on Sept 20, 2024 13:22:13 GMT
It confirms the label, and adds nothing at all to the answering of the question.
IMO
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fireplace
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Post by fireplace on Sept 20, 2024 14:01:37 GMT
It confirms the label, and adds nothing at all to the answering of the question. IMO True unfortunately, I appreciate the effort though The internet usually has an answer for just about anything, but I'm afraid this one is going to remain unsolved as the naming of the part was probably completely random. |
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Post by angusscrimm on Sept 20, 2024 22:52:56 GMT
A quick search came up with this, but I guess you already saw it. A QZ user called Bohardy seems to have asked during a conversation with Mandel's wife. Although the reason was not confirmed, it appears it was a "playing term". So not the name of an instrument. The answers you've already had here might not be far from the truth lol. www.queenconcerts.com/queenzone/1134254.html |
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fireplace
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Post by fireplace on Sept 21, 2024 0:14:16 GMT
A quick search came up with this, but I guess you already saw it. A QZ user called Bohardy seems to have asked during a conversation with Mandel's wife. Although the reason was not confirmed, it appears it was a "playing term". So not the name of an instrument. The answers you've already had here might not be far from the truth lol. www.queenconcerts.com/queenzone/1134254.htmlThanks for that, I had indeed found that link before. If Fred Mandel's not telling I suppose I should have known better than to expect a precise answer. For all I know it might be a seedy reference to some coffee lady at the studio... |
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