Relay-Version: version B 2.10 5/3/83; site utzoo.UUCP Posting-Version: version B 2.10 5/3/83; site cbosgd.UUCP Path: utzoo!linus!decvax!harpo!eagle!mhuxl!ihnp4!cbosgd!djb From: djb@cbosgd.UUCP (David J. Bryant) Newsgroups: net.music Subject: What is a Lyricon? Message-ID: <958@cbosgd.UUCP> Date: Sat, 11-Feb-84 13:01:04 EST Article-I.D.: cbosgd.958 Posted: Sat Feb 11 13:01:04 1984 Date-Received: Wed, 15-Feb-84 04:30:49 EST Distribution: net Organization: AT&T Bell Laboratories, Columbus Lines: 19 On several Windham Hill albums I have come across an instrument that is new to me. Called a "lyricon" by the album jacket, it sounds very much like a synthesizer, although I have reason to believe it is a woodwind. Can anyone out there shed any light on this wonderful instrument? In particular, what are its origins, how difficult is it to learn, are they expensive and/or hard to find, where can I find more recorded music that features the lyricon, etc. I am fascinated by its tone and lyric quality (hence the name?) and would love to know more. * * David Bryant AT&T Bell Laboratories * Columbus, OH 43213 * (614) 860-4516 * . . djb@cbosgd.UUCP cbosgd!djb@Berkeley.ARPA * *