Cameron (Taylor) Carpenter plays Theatre Organ

[jwb1077]

I think he's going to literally burn out. He needs medications.

[oxfordboy07]

damn what a difference now he is so sexy!



[Hauptwerkgek]

horrible

[cynic150]

Just a noise! Maybe the recording could be better? :-{

[davidgray2]

For someone so unbelievably talented and musical, I wonder if it is necessary for him to make so much continuous noise. Maybe that's just me...?

[2468HOTROD]

Kinda glad I don't like theatre organ....this was horrible to listen to

[adrianmusic2009]

BEAUTIFUL .

[Sk3z]

è arrivato il circoooooooooo!!!!!

[prosciaorg]

This is Nathan Laube, NOT Cameron Carpenter.

[laingjam]

Sorry - it IS cameron (he went by the name Taylor Carpenter at the time) - I still have the program (and lots more footage) from his appearance at my house..

Jim

[Classicalytrained]

@laingjam i would love to see the look on prosciaorg's face when reading your reply... OWNED... is all i thought. HAHAHA! cameron never fails to impress me! i presume this fine instrument is yours!!! dead jellous!

[octavebasse8]

@prosciaorg I agree, that looks a hell of a lot like Nathan Laube.

But, if 'laingjam' says it's Cameron...

[FourFootFagott]

Too many notes, played way too fast for my taste. Someone give the boy extra-double-caff coffee before the concert? I've heard this song done before by an orchestra, quite a clever little piece and you can hear all the parts perfectly -- Not here though and it does absolutely Nothing to show off the beautiful sounds of the organ.

[StuartLou]

I love theater organ- and his playing EXCEPT for this. What the PHUQUE is he doing?

[Raffallos1411]

genious!!! ;o

[MrCubsfan3]

He's AMAZING!!!!! Having played a theater organ, he's REALLY good!!!!!!!!

[montanasweaterman]

I rather enjoy reading the debate of the tempo at which Cameron played this piece. It occurs to me that his intent might have been to share the capablilities of the Allen with a bit of tour de force. I've been known to do that myself! If it upsets a person to hear this composition this at this speed, there are a couple of youtube postings played by others on the organ that will allow you to nap between the notes. Great job, Cameron!

[bigsilverdaddy58]

sounds like the bugglers caught the jitter bug...WAY TOOOOOOO FAST.....and yes...a nasty arrangement..

Lets dig up George Wright and see if he can correct this travesty

[aidavdbrake]

who says george has exclusive rights on the tempo of this piece?!

*GW Fan*

[StevenGSR]

I love to see a sweet bottom boi on the organ.

[bckm54]

Now, now, Steven, you can only drool once per piece... :)

[eeveezrockdudez]

yawns this is boreding dont wach this, if u want ok then i dont care

[tuckerdom]

I agree, too fast, he's playing down to ignorant listeners. Speed is not beautiful.

[sirdaveo]

I think the arrangement needs re-arranging.  In the worst way.

[hitidesin]

Simply put **WAAAAAAAY** to fast..

IT comes off as a bunch of musical rubbish, sound like NOISE!

[pompom11]

I think I'm in love ! Wow he's hot..

[rockymntain]

Exceptional skill. I agree with pianoman1984.  The metre is faster than Leroy Anderson wrote it.

[pianoman1984]

I think it's played to fast to realy bring out the beauty of the piece, very skilled to play it like this, but I'd like it better a tad slower and with more emotion

[jkeelsnc]

Amazing. Why does anyone care if he is gay anyway? Whats the deal. He is quite an organist.

[StevenGSR]

There are many gay organists ;)

[NedRorem]

There are many organists.

[mortson978]

also, is cameron a homosexual? I have yet to receive a clear definitive answer on that one.

[ny1news]

So why don't you ask him? If you really wanted to know, why would you post about it on YouTube?

[mortson978]

You give me his e mail, or phone, id be glad to. Otherwise, this seems like the ideal forum of people who have at least heard of carpenter. I can let the comments ferment, and gain more knowledge with minimal effort. That is why I post on youtube.

[ny1news]

yeah, right. Like even if I had his phone or email, I would give it to some old troll on YouTube who has nothing better to do than to jerk off thinking about whether CC is gay or not.

btw just pick up a copy of the advocate theres a huge article all about it. and actually he says he's not, technically, gay. so get a clue.

[mortson978]

wow, nice, you really burned me. You're such a child.

[pippick1946]

Check out the December issue of the Advocate, the one with Rachel Maddow on the cover. The boy's a genius, talented and soon to be rich. He's also self defined as sexually "radically inclusive" .

[virtualpoboy]

What the HELL is the matter with you naysayers? The whole field of organ music has the image of 'Little old ladies at the Hammond spinet' and you have the audacity to say Cameron is BAD. Me thinks that there is jealous rage amoungst the crack players here. My guess is that the shrillest voices are wannabes' that secretly wish that they had 1/10th his talent. Sure you don't like it and that is why the genre is a dead end run in music today! Lighten up.. Jealousy eats the soul, here ..A FEAST

[mortson978]

Hey, what's wrong with the hammond spinet?

[laingjam]

Yes, this is Cameron Carpenter (he went by his first name, Taylor, at the time) - he was at my house to do this concert. (I'm the person who posted this video).

[youngpastormatt]

Are we absolutely sure this is Cameron Carpenter? Both his looks and his voice as he's talking at the beginning seem more like Nathan Laube to me. Laube's a fellow young prodigy organ conservatory star, currently at Curtis in Philadelphia.

[Brandotuomikoski]

what is wrong with every one. all are complayning. why? I bet non of you can play like this, he is not perfect but very very good. why is all so negative????

[davbear221]

CAMERON has found his niche! THEATER ORGAN! Leave the classical alone! You butcher the organ greats!

[Fozzymaple]

I think Carpenter should have kept this look (i.e. the black tails, black pants, black bow tie and white shirt). His current "white look" is pretty bad. I also think He should consider getting a new publicity agent, have you seen some of his pub. photos? Gold Lame pants red go-go boots, He's an organist, not some 70s 0r 80s rocker.

[codeman2008]

Maybe he likes to dress like that, and there is nothing at all wrong with it.

[pianodon]

He is young, skinny, pretty and talented. I don't think he really cares what we think!

[ManlioGiordano]

This was a fantastic, baffling performance of some of the worst music I have ever heard. It is impressive that Mr. Carpenter tried to describe this "hockey-rink music" in a serious manner.

The contrast between the talent of the serious organist, beautifully dressed, and the exceptionally tasteless music provided for one of the most surreal and entertaining musical experiences of my life!

[torganist]

I personally wouldn't consider music composed by Leroy Anderson as "hockey-rink music". If memory serves me correctly this was written during the time when Anderson was music director/arranger for the Boston Pops.

[ManlioGiordano]

Regardless of Mr Anderson's occupation at the time, or the potential qualities of his other works (that I am entirely unfamiliar with), I can inform you that I sent this video to a number of friends and musicians as a joke - and indeed, several pointed out, in their replies, how exceptionally corrosive an effect this music has upon one's sense of esthetics and soul.

[IIIFourniture]

My goodness have you no sense of humor? Relax.

[pianodon]

I think your halo is on way too tight!

[DickLiebert]

Couldn't he have played it just a little bit faster?

[wurli815]

Ya think?

[laingjam]

Secondary comment - the sound of the organ depends of course alot on registration. He indeed used a very bright, "brassy" group of sounds, added tambourine in the left hand, and a lot of "stuff" going on, in this tune. Lots of red stop tabs down! This organ sounds amazingly different when registered with "traditional" theatre organ style registrations (more tibias, voxes, etc.)

[sayspepe]

I believe it is a snare drum, but you were there and were able to read the stop registrations so i think you're right

[laingjam]

Hi -

Actually, I think it was both. If you listen carefully even at the beginning, he has a tambourine in the left hand (along with other things) ... yes, a snare was used too in parts of the song.

Jim

[latribe]

Yes, these registrations make it sound just like an outside fairground organ. A 110 key Gavioli?

[laingjam]

This was recorded directly to a Sony TRV-900 camera, audio direct to camera. No high end audio gear. AT 822 stereo mic. The organ had been voiced by Walt Strony. In the room, the organ sounds fantastic overall, esp. when played by one who is primarily a theatre organist. I have other recordings (audio only, so can't place on YouTube) that show how great his Allen GW-4 sounded while in our home.

Jim

[artdecolv]

@laingjam just thought I'd point out that I came to voice this organ AFTER Cameron played it - I would never have left the organ sounding like this.

[sayspepe]

first of all, this organ is an excellent choice for those who have no room for a theater organ, but want the exact same sound. Allen organs are the best organs, no doubt about it. Its definelty the video. 2: cameron never reads youtube comments (its on the site) I have no idea why, I wish he would but oh well...and 3: either way, he makes money so he would never listen to us. anyway, this was a GREAT performance!

[sayspepe]

oh yeah, sorry if i sounded snobby, i ws just saying what i think. I have an allen, so my comment is sorta biased against any other theater organ. and yeah its true, he doesnt read youtube comments. his "agent" said the explaination is on his website, and its not, i clicked the reason and the page was blank. which shows that he doesnt really care what we think and also he does seem mechanical in his playing, but how are you supposed to express when you are concentrating on great playing?SAYSPEPE

[whelanirish]

All respect to the abilities of your fingers and feets, Cameron (no doubt about it!), but we need a little more expression -- less overdrive and more music. Lean on the melody a little more and we'll be happy.

[ny1news]

yeah, um, I don't think he posted this - and I don't think he stops by here to read.

[JerzyDude732]

wow, he talks. amazing artist. saw him at Trinity Church. a bit too fast tho. the organ sounds like crap, i am sure it is the audio equipment.

[Organgrinder010]

Very interesting! This is Cameron in a light I've never seen before.

[ny1news]

True! This is him when he was younger, i think before the white look.

[diaphone32]

I never seen anyone play like this on a theater organ! We need more Cameron Carpenter on the theater pipe organ.