The start of this clip shows such incredible skills of co-ordination, the like of which I have never seen before. A truly wonderful use of an instrument giving such spirited play of an established and popular tune. I am full of envy and admiration and as a humble painter and decorator, the sight of the Tower Ballroom leaves me in awe of all that it is. I can only hope it all continues, it must never fail to entertain or impress in such a traditional seaside town setting.
Hi Chis, this song the first one is banging! I have been looking for this song for a very long time. You made me a very happy camper! God bless! And thanks.
This organ at the Tower Ballroom actually has a whole mechaincal/ electrical orchestra under the floor.Every stop and key opens and closes electrical supply to mechanically play the instruments below.Incredible engineering considering its age and technollogy when it was installed.
It sounds this way because it's a theater organ, made for silent movie theaters and designed to replicate the sound of an orchestra through specially designed pipes and tremulant boxes. You are correct in the organ's method of operation, although the pipes are located in various places to project sound and create surround sound
Thank you, Chris for this latest video of the ultimate master of the Blackpool Tower Ballroom WurliTzer. You are an accomplished organist as well. Good to see you playing too!!!
The one thing that strikes me with Phil is that he seems to be the only one who can pull off the water falling technique perfectly. Other organists who do it, do it too fast and make it sound a total mish mash, whereas Phil keeps both the tune and tempo going.
03:00 another fab player, who I never tire of watching - Chris Hopkins :) Sometimes Phil and Chris do duet pieces together, that's a whole new level of playing and enjoyment.
Anybody else thinks that this whole thing conveys an "eerie" atmosphere? Don't get me wrong: this gentleman is performing exceptionally well and the sound of the theater organ (Wurlitzer in particular) has made history. But still, there is something spooky resonating along... (no, I did not nibble any of those rainbow-colored pills...)
@@wersiorgan I like the key tapping actually, it adds a level of character to the performance, great to see his hands going so crazy on the keys and him leaning into the organ putting his all in to whatever he's playing, pedals an all. I listen to this regularly and watch him furiously playing that first song with feeling and it comes through in the sound.
Is it? Reg Dixon started doing it to help accentuate the beat to the throngs of dancers on the floor. Depending how you have your registrations set, it can be used to FANTASTIC effect, visually and musically.
He plays 'Java' as a novelty piece, which is, I suppose, a bit of 'Showing Off'.(The instrument as well as the performer). He does play 'properly' most of the time!
The start of this clip shows such incredible skills of co-ordination, the like of which I have never seen before. A truly wonderful use of an instrument giving such spirited play of an established and popular tune. I am full of envy and admiration and as a humble painter and decorator, the sight of the Tower Ballroom leaves me in awe of all that it is. I can only hope it all continues, it must never fail to entertain or impress in such a traditional seaside town setting.
This music makes me go to sleep in the nicest possible way and relax I love it greetings from Scotland 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
Thank you chris,,,we never tire of hearing the maestro play.
Hi Chis, this song the first one is banging! I have been looking for this song for a very long time. You made me a very happy camper! God bless! And thanks.
This organ at the Tower Ballroom actually has a whole mechaincal/ electrical orchestra under the floor.Every stop and key opens and closes electrical supply to mechanically play the instruments below.Incredible engineering considering its age and technollogy when it was installed.
Does it? I've still not found it.
It sounds this way because it's a theater organ, made for silent movie theaters and designed to replicate the sound of an orchestra through specially designed pipes and tremulant boxes. You are correct in the organ's method of operation, although the pipes are located in various places to project sound and create surround sound
Wow, just like an organ!!
always loved this sound. used to go to Blackpool every weekend
Cant stop watching this
Brilliant Mr Blackpool he was brilliant wish my friend JR Zippie could hear this
Thank you, Chris for this latest video of the ultimate master of the Blackpool Tower Ballroom WurliTzer.
You are an accomplished organist as well. Good to see you playing too!!!
I am. new to this! This musician is the best!
He’s the maestro, and been at it over 40 years on this specific organ, as well as travelling around the world to other cinema organs.
@@jacobwoods8738 i agree. What 😳 a great musician.
Amazing watching you work those manuals Phil....... Brilliant playing skills.... 💯👍👍
I remember going to blackpool 40 odd years ago &being absolutely astonished at this organ
The master organist at his best. I wonder if anyone has him playing 12st Rag that they could upload.
Excellent as always!
The first tune is Java by Al Hirt.
wow. i've never seen a pair of hands move so fast. Amazing
superb playing by both...chris hopkins does angel in blue....one of my fav pieces of music
Superb!
An amazing performance :)
The one thing that strikes me with Phil is that he seems to be the only one who can pull off the water falling technique perfectly. Other organists who do it, do it too fast and make it sound a total mish mash, whereas Phil keeps both the tune and tempo going.
what is the piece called?
@@martinalcock7632 I don't know what the name is, I just remember it being the end theme tune for the BBC TV children's show Vision On.
Thanks @Sean Neil I love it, hadn't heard of it before ♡
That's why Mr Kelsall is the 'Gaffer'- or the Maestro lol. No one can make her sound like Phil does!
I thoroughly enjoyed that. Very theatrical in its own right.
03:00 another fab player, who I never tire of watching - Chris Hopkins :) Sometimes Phil and Chris do duet pieces together, that's a whole new level of playing and enjoyment.
I just love going to blackpool
Java' the man is a master!
I remember this tune being the end theme for Vision On. Anybody else remember it?
Yes - it's called Java.
Wow, as much as I prefer him on the Wurlitzer, it was really nice hearing him on the electronic organ.
Yes he is really good in this clip on the electronic organ Jack,
Looks very much like CH to me...
Can You tell me the name of this great tune Please. I love Phil's arrangement!
First one is Baby Elephant Walk.
@@lawrencephelps3181it's java
Can anyone tell me what the name of the first piece is that Phil is playing please?
allen toussaint - java
Anybody else thinks that this whole thing conveys an "eerie" atmosphere? Don't get me wrong: this gentleman is performing exceptionally well and the sound of the theater organ (Wurlitzer in particular) has made history. But still, there is something spooky resonating along... (no, I did not nibble any of those rainbow-colored pills...)
I think it is the Wah on the record, it would be a good horror game soundtrack.
Vroeger Reginald Dixon with community singing?
Mr Blackpool mk: two
Gordon Exmouth
Great playing but clicking noises/fingers tapping the keys really prominent on this recording and spoils it a bit.
Hello. It was recorded with a simple hand held video cam, and wasn't intended for professional quality.
@@wersiorgan I like the key tapping actually, it adds a level of character to the performance, great to see his hands going so crazy on the keys and him leaning into the organ putting his all in to whatever he's playing, pedals an all. I listen to this regularly and watch him furiously playing that first song with feeling and it comes through in the sound.
What did you expect, train horn noises?
so american... that remain to me clown horror moovie
It's in the UK
Its all for show the stupid hand jumping
Is it? Reg Dixon started doing it to help accentuate the beat to the throngs of dancers on the floor. Depending how you have your registrations set, it can be used to FANTASTIC effect, visually and musically.
+Cannock Chase Organ Club Indeed, Phil is clearly using it to accent beats 2 & 4 of the accompaniment. Functional and entertaining to watch!
absolutely not.
He plays 'Java' as a novelty piece, which is, I suppose, a bit of 'Showing Off'.(The instrument as well as the performer). He does play 'properly' most of the time!
I believe it's called, 'Entertainment.'