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The Cinema Organ Society
Registrace 10. 09. 2019
The Cinema Organ Society was founded in 1952 by Hubert Selby and Tony Moss for those interested in organ music as entertainment. The Society is responsible for the preservation, promotion and presentation of some of the finest cinema organs in the UK.
A 'cinema', or 'theatre' organ is the name given to the unique group of musical instruments, specifically pipe organs, which were installed in picture houses in the UK and USA throughout the 20s and 30s. Their fundamental purpose was to provide the soundtrack to the silent films and so were designed in such a way that they could imitate an entire orchestra: all the bells and whistles! Their sound is like no other, and very far from the average 'church' organ sound. Unfortunately, many of these instruments did not survive, sharing the same fate of the grand picture palaces. Only a comparative handful can be heard today in the UK, thanks to organisations like the Cinema Organ Society.
A 'cinema', or 'theatre' organ is the name given to the unique group of musical instruments, specifically pipe organs, which were installed in picture houses in the UK and USA throughout the 20s and 30s. Their fundamental purpose was to provide the soundtrack to the silent films and so were designed in such a way that they could imitate an entire orchestra: all the bells and whistles! Their sound is like no other, and very far from the average 'church' organ sound. Unfortunately, many of these instruments did not survive, sharing the same fate of the grand picture palaces. Only a comparative handful can be heard today in the UK, thanks to organisations like the Cinema Organ Society.
Richard Hills at the Troxy Wurlitzer - Theatreland
Richard Hills plays the 4/25 Troxy Wurlitzer. A teaser for the upcoming concert featuring "The Best Of British Light Music" on Tuesday 4th April. www.troxy-wurlitzer.org/product/richard-hills/
Theatreland - Music by Jack Strachey
Find out more about the Troxy and its Wurlitzer organ here:
www.troxy-wurlitzer.org/
Find out more about the Cinema Organ Society:
cinema-organs.org.uk
cosorgans
Organ tuned by Robert Balfour-Rowley.
Uploaded with kind permission of Richard Hills
© The Cinema Organ Society, 2023.
Theatreland - Music by Jack Strachey
Find out more about the Troxy and its Wurlitzer organ here:
www.troxy-wurlitzer.org/
Find out more about the Cinema Organ Society:
cinema-organs.org.uk
cosorgans
Organ tuned by Robert Balfour-Rowley.
Uploaded with kind permission of Richard Hills
© The Cinema Organ Society, 2023.
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Robert Wolfe at Troxy Wurlitzer
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This is a clip from Robert Wolfes concert at the 4/25 Troxy Wurlitzer on 8th January, 2023. Robert has been solo resident organist the Thursford Collection, Norfolk since 1981. This is a typical medley of tunes that Robert plays there to appeal to the wider public. Songs & Composers: 00:00 The Wedding of the Painted Doll - Nacio Herb Brown/Arthur Freed 1929 01:35 Brown Eyes, Why Are You Blue? -...
Southern Wurlitzer: #1 Trocadero, Elephant & Castle
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Journey back in time to the heyday of our Southern Wurlitzer, now installed in Troxy, Stepney, London which back in the day was a sister theatre of the Trocadero. Two from Casse Noisette - Played Quentin Maclean (Composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky 1812) Find out more about the Southern Wurlitzer organ here: www.troxy-wurlitzer.org/ Find out more about the Cinema Organ Society: cinema-organs.o...
Northern Wurlitzer: #1 Gaumont, Oldham
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Journey back in time to the heyday of our Northern Wurlitzer, now installed in the Victoria Hall, Saltaire which is a world heritage site. Flamingo - Played by Ron Curtis (Composed by Ted Grouya & Edmund Anderson 1950) Find out more about the Northern Wurlitzer organ here: www.cinema-organs.org.uk/venues/victoria-hall/ Find out more about the Cinema Organ Society: cinema-organs.org.uk facebook....
Simon Gledhill at the Clayhall Compton - Smoke Gets in Your Eyes
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During a recent visit to the church to check the organ, Simon kindly agreed to put down this beautifully haunting arrangement of Jerome Kern's "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes". The Compton organ was originally installed in the Ritz cinema, Nuneaton where it opened in 1937, Since 1968 its been in its current location, St John Vianney RC Church. Find out more about the Clayhall Compton here: www.cinema-...
Ask That! #4 Richard Hills
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Welcome to the fourth 'Ask That'! This video features the society's musical advisor and fine musician, Richard Hills. Find a cinema organ near you: cinema-organs.org.uk/ Keep up to date with the Cinema Organ Society: Facebook: COSorgans Instagram: cinemaorgans Recorded using Zoom Intro/Outro music played by Nigel Ogden (© Amphonic Music) © The Cinema Organ Society,...
Ask That! #3 Mark Herman
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Welcome to the third 'Ask That'! Over the next few months we have cued up a number of international artists ready to answer YOUR questions! This video features Mark Herman who is one of Americas finest exponents of the Theatre Organ. Find a cinema organ near you: cinema-organs.org.uk/ Keep up to date with the Cinema Organ Society: Facebook: COSorgans Instagram: cinema...
Declan Poole at the Troxy Wurlitzer - From This Moment On
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This is a clip from part of concert featuring Declan Poole at the 4/25 Troxy Wurlitzer on 17th April, 2018. This fast paced arrangement of a true Jazz standard is a Poole original. Declan is one of our younger organist who came to fame after winning the UK’s (ATOS London) Young Organist of the Year Competition in 2015. From This Moment On - Words & music by Cole Porter 1950 Find out more about ...
Midland & Wales Compton: #1 Tower Cinema, West Bromwich
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Journey back in time to the heyday of our Midland & Wales Compton now installed in the sleepy village of Hampton-in-Arden. Dance Of The Three Old Maids - Played & Composed by Reginald Porter-Brown 1951. Find out more about the Midlands & Wales Compton organ here: www.cinema-organs.org.uk/venues/fentham-hall/ Find out more about the Cinema Organ Society: cinema-organs.org.uk cosorga...
Ask That! #2 Nigel Ogden
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Welcome to the second 'Ask That'! Over the next few months we have cued up a number of international artists ready to answer YOUR questions! This video features Nigel Ogden who is no stranger to Classical, Theatre and Electronic organs and is perhaps best known for many years presenting “The Organist Entertains” on the BBC. Find a cinema organ near you: cinema-organs.org.uk/ Keep up to date wit...
David Lowe at the Clayhall Compton - "Fats" Waller Favourites
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This is a clip from David Lowe's concert at the 3/7 (Plus Melotone) Clayhall Compton on 1st June, 2019. David plays three songs all of which are written or associated with Thomas "Fats" Waller. The Compton organ was originally installed in the Ritz cinema, Nuneaton where it opened in 1937, Since 1968 its been in its current location, St John Vianney RC Church. Songs: 00:06 Ain't Misbehavin' - T...
Ask That! #1 Simon Gledhill
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Welcome to 'Ask That'! Over the next few months we have cued up a number of international artists ready to answer YOUR questions! This, our first video, features COS Chairman and world class organist Simon Gledhill. Find a cinema organ near you: cinema-organs.org.uk/ Keep up to date with the Cinema Organ Society: Facebook: COSorgans Instagram: cinemaorgans Recorded us...
Simon Gledhill Plays the 4/22 Residence Organ in Holbeach
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One of the world's top theatre organists, Simon Gledhill, was kind enough to share with us footage of his recent visit to David Shepherd's home in Holbeach, Lincolnshire which houses a 4/22 Pipe Organ. Much of the instrument and the console comprise the 1936 instrument which comprised the Compton organ of the Paramount, Tottenham Court Road, now with added Wurlitzer and Kimball ranks. The instr...
Phil Kelsall at the Troxy Wurlitzer - Ballroom Favourites
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This is a clip from Phil Kelsall's concert at the 4/25 Troxy Wurlitzer on 16th April, 2019. Phil calls this selection "Ballroom Favourites" and features lots of toe-tapping numbers you might expect to hear in the Tower Ballroom, Blackpool where Phil has been resident organist for over 40 years! Songs & Composers: 00:00 A Garden In The Rain - Carroll Gibbons/James Dyrenforth 1928 01:36 East Of T...
A brilliant performance, as always from Richard Hills! Question: What are the two levers / indicators in the centre of the top row of stop tabs? Air pressure indicators?
They're the swell indicators - they represent the position of the two main swell shoes (controlled by Richard's right foot) and, therefore, how far open (or closed) the swell shutters are in front of the pipe chambers. The left hand one is for the main chamber(s) and the right is for the solo. These are the primary way - other than registration changes - to control the volume of the Wurlitzer.
Amazing. What a fantastic artist..
It makes me miss 'The Organist Entertains' on Tuesday evenings on BBC Radio 2.
Absolutely breath taking!!
19 years ago from. France discovered dancing years medley from R hills. Playing music every day now
Som muito bom mesmo
April 7, 2024 Mr. Hills came to our small, Northern California town that dates to the 1849 Gold Rush. He played to a crowd of about 200 an amazing assortment of music. He returned to the console for a grand Encore tune or two. Following that he responded to the group that was chanting More, More and he did this time with and amazing rendition of Tiger Rag all on an organ that he saw two days before ! To Mr. Hills, Thanks so much for the concert and signing one of the organ pipes that I am building ! And thanks to to Walt Strony who made it all happen !
superb...i religiously listened each friday to nigels programme...I was given a VIP pass and ticket fo the 25 anniversary of the organist entertaines held at the tower. An all star cast of superb players. featured. I met up with nigel in the ballroom during reharesals prior to the broadcast it was a thril to meet such a legend nigel ogden. Wonderful to see the great man again. Paul Long Blackpool Organist
I remember back in the 70s David Shepherd doing a concert at the Marsden Green Hospital on the 3/10 Compton.
I saw Simon at the Victoria Hall, Hanley in the early '90s playing the Conacher Concert organ there which had been rebuilt in 1988 by Hill, Norman & Beard. Does he only play cinema organs these days?
A rich clear sound with plenty of depth, perfect, thank you.
7:16 time to 7:33 is amazing. I can't believe this sound here! Impeccable!
This is best video I have seen that clearly shows the difference between playing an organ and playing a piano.
Well done that man👍👍 listening from Melbourne Australia🐻🦘🦘
Is there any other videos available from this concert by chance? Thank you
He must be AI generated, that was unbelievable and how his fingers stand up to that pounding.
MARAVILHOSO!!!
This is brilliant in ever way.
Really enjoyed that - Great performance - great variation in registrations throughout which keeps it interesting - plus accuracy of the notes is clear and concises. It’s also great that the sound isn’t too dry - makes for a very pleasurable listen! Well done.
Why sped up?
It isn’t.
How does he do that ? Like watching a video on fast forward 😊
It's years and years of practice. Self taught organist and doesn't use music. It's all in the mind.
Fabulous playing as ever
So much great talent as usual from Phil Kelsall
Brilliant
Awesome.
Fantastic
Bet the trems & tibias don't get this kind of workout at Sunday Mass 😀
Great!
What a beautiful arrangement....I truly like this song. Great player on the Wurlitzer.
He plays exquisitely…….as if singing it in his head he takes the mechanical sound out of the machine. So smooth, and clear, he rates up there with Mike Reed now deceased.
i saw Simon at Harworth OE,nearly 30 years ago, he played 'The Thieving Magpie', and got a standing ovation.
Wow! Another Millennial who "gets it!"
George Wright II
Glad that the carpets in the tower ballroom are now totally clear of the dance floor so that the acoustics are has they where
I wish he had played the tower ballroom wurlitzer alot more
Wonderful 😊
Good morning Richard., I am a professional theater organist in St. Louis , Mo. USA. I would truly appreciate if you could send me a copy of “THEATERLAND “. Here is my gmail : gerardmmarian@ gmail.com. Thank you so much ; Gerry Marian
Thank you so much for providing this superb example of the incredible talent of Richard Hills, and the beautiful installation at the Troxy. My wife and I had the pleasure of hearing Richard at the Troxy in 2017, and the present video’s high quality allows us to better savor those wonderful memories. As an amateur organist, it’s always a treat to watch Richard play, with the frequent piston changes flowing smoothly and seemingly effortlessly under his command. We look forward to his performance this summer at the Sanfilippo Estate.
I appreciated that lift up! 🎶 ❤️
It is as though Quentin Maclean has come back! Richard Hills is more than capable, yet understands measure and phrasing, which gives further extension toward the huge palette that an instrument such as this can give. Not from any mere random selection was he was expressly chosen to perform at the Royal Albert Hall Father Willis organ in a special Sunday afternoon recital a decade ago. A pity we can't get to hear the Compton 'in-concert' at the Hammersmith Gaumont (Odeon/Apollo venue) beyond the one short clip that was uploaded some years ago with Richard at the keys.
Yes, it's not just the technical ability that is dazzling, but rather the imagination in regstration, counter melody and phrasing, orchestration really. He can show off a large instrument so well .
@@johnloud5673 He is also the only organist that has taken on some of the complex works that the late and utterly brilliant orchestrator, William Davies used to perform. His masterpiece was the 'Variations On BBC' - a test piece that was aired in experimental simulcast stereo in 1960 from the Trocadero Elephant & Castle on this very instrument at its last concert before the theatre closed for the very last time. It was aired between VHF 405-line television broadcast on one stereo channel and VHF radio broadcast on the other. The recording was released on an LP many years later. A masterclass in technique, orchestration and playing.
I anxiously await each and every video of Richard Hills I can locate on CZcams! This is why🥰!!!
Fabulous Wurlitzer at the Troxy. Love the sound in pure Stereo. Richard Hills does a great performance and sure to be a great evening at the Troxy.
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Such a great performance by Simon gledhill. A fine musician and performer showcasing these fine instruments. A beautiful sound.
MARVELLOUS! Sheer ENTERTAINMENT!
Stupendous! thank you from Alaska!
Lovely sounds and skill. Mr Wolfe really has the instrument singing in that Blackpool style I so enjoy.
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Absolutely fantastic performance. Was such a good atmosphere there and the Wurlitzer sounds superb.