The mighty theatrical organs lost there purpose but their sound will never be forgotten! Many digital manufacturers try to mimic the stops of those organs. Must Save the remaining pipe organs!
I actually have this record on a vinyl LP. It is played by Australia's Tony Fenelon. magnificent organist...!!! The name of the album is called "Pipes in Rhythm".
Excellent Job! Thanks for the title. Have herd Arnold Loxam from Blackpool Tower play this piece at the RivIera Theatre in North Tonawanda New York and have always loved it.. WurliTzer For Ever!
the organ was located in the Wyatt hall at Pultney grammar school SA at the time of this recording. It had been in the Plaza theatre (under the Melbourne Regent for some time before )
It is indeed Tony FENELON, same artist who performed National Emblem March and lots of other greats on his 'Pipes in Rhythm' record (and I have the vinyl) The Organ has too great a history to relate here but it's always been a Wurlitzer. We do have some mighty fine theatre organists in Australia.
With today's recording technique you can use as many microphones as you want. I would always include a standard stereo setup (either XY or two or more spread out mics, one for each pipe chamber front), rear mics to capture the room acoustics and several inside the pipe chambers - the only problem is that you don't get the shutter dynamics, because you are inside (you could solve that in the rec. software). You can use dynamic mircophones which can take very high sound volumes.
Nice that you have used a photo of the console of the 3/15 Wurlitzer at the Hollywood Theatre in Auckland New Zealand. I refirbished this console in 1998 and was actively involved in the enlarging of the organ.... maybe you should have found a photo of the Regent Theatre organ console for a better impression.... it did have four keyboards.
i would love to be able to record ( or have recorded something like this. with teh recording equipment up in the pipe chamber. granted it would probably kill the microphones but still it would be interesting. to see this work of art from many different directions.
Forgot about the stereo option. Actually upon listening again, I don't think it was Elsasser since he didn't use that much theatrical tremulant. He usually went for more of an orchestral imitation.
I'm going totake a wild guess- back in the late 50's there was a 'crossover' artist- played both pop and classical, whose name was Richard Elsasser. He specialized in light classics like these. Anybody know for sure? This was a mono recording so that might be a clue as to date of release.
I have a 32 rank Kimball romantic pipe organ in my house and I would dearly love to have the spots to this tune so I could entertain my friends with a well-known number.
The mighty theatrical organs lost there purpose but their sound will never be forgotten! Many digital manufacturers try to mimic the stops of those organs. Must Save the remaining pipe organs!
I actually have this record on a vinyl LP. It is played by Australia's Tony Fenelon. magnificent organist...!!!
The name of the album is called "Pipes in Rhythm".
Excellent Job! Thanks for the title. Have herd Arnold Loxam from Blackpool Tower play this piece at the RivIera Theatre in North Tonawanda New York and have always loved it.. WurliTzer For Ever!
Great performance of a great composition.
Move over, Mr, Sousa - - the British are the true "March Kings"
I love this song played on anything.
Just a little more info... The organ that "The Dambusters" march is being played on is at the Regent Theatre in Melbourne, Australia.
the organ was located in the Wyatt hall at Pultney grammar school SA at the time of this recording. It had been in the Plaza theatre (under the Melbourne Regent for some time before )
This should be played in airport departure lounges.
Nice presentation. Thanks!
Super excellent
It is indeed Tony FENELON, same artist who performed National Emblem March and lots of other greats on his 'Pipes in Rhythm' record (and I have the vinyl) The Organ has too great a history to relate here but it's always been a Wurlitzer. We do have some mighty fine theatre organists in Australia.
Wow that was great!
With today's recording technique you can use as many microphones as you want. I would always include a standard stereo setup (either XY or two or more spread out mics, one for each pipe chamber front), rear mics to capture the room acoustics and several inside the pipe chambers - the only problem is that you don't get the shutter dynamics, because you are inside (you could solve that in the rec. software). You can use dynamic mircophones which can take very high sound volumes.
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Excellent
Nice that you have used a photo of the console of the 3/15 Wurlitzer at the Hollywood Theatre in Auckland New Zealand. I refirbished this console in 1998 and was actively involved in the enlarging of the organ.... maybe you should have found a photo of the Regent Theatre organ console for a better impression.... it did have four keyboards.
Anyone get goosebumps if you thought of a Lancaster bomber?
My palms get sweaty. Does that count?
@TheAtlanteanLads ~ yes, indeedy!
Amazing entertainer
i would love to be able to record ( or have recorded something like this. with teh recording equipment up in the pipe chamber. granted it would probably kill the microphones but still it would be interesting. to see this work of art from many different directions.
Forgot about the stereo option. Actually upon listening again, I don't think it was Elsasser since he didn't use that much theatrical tremulant. He usually went for more of an orchestral imitation.
I'm going totake a wild guess- back in the late 50's there was a 'crossover' artist- played both pop and classical, whose name was Richard Elsasser. He specialized in light classics like these. Anybody know for sure? This was a mono recording so that might be a clue as to date of release.
I think that album was from 1976.
nice like going to the sea side
Great
Does anyone know where one would find the sheet music to this??
+Zacoon
Yes. Can you PM me?
Clive
+Zacoon Have a look at You Tube help (put in 'Private Mail') and check that you have confirmed your name. That should fix it.
Clive
Of course. I shall send you a copy of the sheet music. What is your email address please?
CliveevilCuk Could you also send it to me please?
I have a 32 rank Kimball romantic pipe organ in my house and I would dearly love to have the spots to this tune so I could entertain my friends with a well-known number.
Indeed it is Tony Felon. This website proves it: theatre organs dot com
UA-cam won't let me put the actual web address in.
No Instrument is played in disonour all play the proper respect