Their is no need to convert organs. Their are alot of organist that are destroying their organ trying to make them sound like a real theater organ using theater in a box or hauptwerks. I think they are good but Conn has a great sound by itself.
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I love electronic organ music and am really puzzled at the big change to Hauptwerk. So many are talking about and converting organs, but I haven't heard anyone make a big comparison between it and the amazing tones of the 652's and 653's. I have several organs- Thomas Californian 263 & a Palace III, Wurlitzer 625t, 4500, & a 1946 model 31 w/ a big 310 rotary cabinet. Hammond S6. Digitize these!
Carol Jones is an accomplished organist. She did the Allen Organ series on video demonstrating the basics of console organ techniques, including registrations, foot technique etc. She was quite young when she recorded this album.
I have made this the opening video on my 2nd 100 song play list of organ music, entitled:
This instrument will blow any 650 out of the water. Its got that rich conn sound, but with added fun and new stops, and even more pronounced fullness of tone
The trumpet 8' on the great sounds like a classical regal pipe organ stop with no tremulants, and, for its time, is very impressive sounding
The kimball reeds are iffy and not the best, but its still got he famous conn reeds on the lower manuals!
I bought a Conn 653 from Organ Stop Sales. It is a great instrument, however, it is tempermental. I have had it serviced twice in the past two years. It is a great sound though.
Just wanted to let you know that you can contact Carol at Carol Jones Music. She would love to hear from all of you. She has some goodies for you to check out on her new website.
Well... Tell her hello, and that her fans still love her, and will she put on a concert? Or maybe she could put up her own Youtube videos for her fans. I'd love to see her play that Conn 653 again. Thanks for the comment.
I have a good friend that used to demonstrate Conn organs along with Carol, I understand from him that she isn't able to play any longer because of arthritis or some other like condition in her hands...I don't have any way of knowing that it's actually true, but I'd trust Larry knows. Unfortunate, indeed, she is quite the talented lady! Like I said in an eariler post, very snappy playing! Definitely shades of George Wright!
If this is true, it would be very sad. I have a friend who played the guitar. The same thing happened... He got arthritis in his hands, and gave up playing. It's really sad to have to give up something like this.
Thanks for posting this. I think this was one of Carol's best songs. I used to watch her perform at the Asilomar Organ Festival in Pacific Grove, CA many years ago and have seen her play this particular song many times. Yes, she did take lessons from the late Great George Wright and I think he actually arranged this particular piece for her. I have a friend who has a Conn 653 and I have a Conn 562. Both are fine instruments and still working well. Thanks again!
Wow, I would be so happy just to sit at a Conn 653. I wish I knew somebody with one. As for Asilomar, In my early 20's I jumped into my new car, at the time, drove a couple of few hours to the organ festival, only to find I had the wrong week. I never tried to go again... oh well. Good playing to you sir.
I really liked that model, I used to play programs on one in Toledo back with they were new. I remember at the time thinking "wow, Con sure got it together on this one" I understand that they are a bit of a hassle re: keeping them going as they age.
Carol sure is a good player, I met her once when we had her at the Redford theatre in Detroit, I want to say 1978-'79. Prior to that she was featured in the conn room at the '74 ATOS convention, and the Book-Cadillac (Sheraton)hotel.
Thanks for your clip, it is excellent! I have been a fan of Conn for many years particularly the 650, 651 & 652. I only recently became aware of the 653 when I had the privilege to play one sin magnificent condition. These were actually built by Kimball after they bought the Conn organ company. I am reliably informed that while they look and sound like a Conn they have completely different circuitry inside.
Excellent arrangement and playing. I owned a conn 650 for years and it never even came close to sounding this good. The post horn Really rips metal... sounds great! Thanks for the Posting of this record. It's significant to us who have owned a Conn electric theatre organ. Joe.
Yes, You're right... I thought Conn owners could really appreciate this instrument. It is one of the last organ models made by Conn, and the sound is incredible. I also am the proud owner of a very old Conn spinet it even has tubes. Glad you enjoyed this vid.
Carol Jones intro and ending (and overall style) indicates a strong influence of arguably the greatest Theatre Organist of the 20th century - George Wright. I heard Wright play the opening and closing here on a Conn in the 70's when he was their top dog. Thanks Carol, RIP George and thanks for the post. Conn made one of the best analog electronics back in the day it's nice to hear one again.
In 1979, Conn Organ Corp. went out of business. Conn still continues to make band instruments to this day. Kimball bought the organ company and manufactured organs under both the Kimball and Conn names. You can tell a Conn organ made by Kimball because the thumb pistons on Conn were round. Kimball made them with square ones. The 3-manual Model 653 was one of the Conn models introduced by Kimball. Still, if it looks sounds and plays like a conn, then it is a conn;just an opinion.
If I remember correctly, Carol actually studied with George Wright. I met carol in the mid 70's at the Florida State Fair and she actually sat in once on the organ in the Pizza Shop in Tampa (not a Conn though). She can really play.
Wow... It's wonderful when an artist of this calibre drops in on the local Pizza organ. I have a Pizza and Pipes near me. The organ there is a Wurlitzer.
I;m actually leaving right now for the Pizza and Pipes in Ellenton, FL to fill in for one of their organists tonight. I'm playing a 4 hour shift from 5 till 9
Their is no need to convert organs. Their are alot of organist that are destroying their organ trying to make them sound like a real theater organ using theater in a box or hauptwerks. I think they are good but Conn has a great sound by itself.
Royalorgans 10 months ago
Where is Carol's website at BLANK dot com
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I love electronic organ music and am really puzzled at the big change to Hauptwerk. So many are talking about and converting organs, but I haven't heard anyone make a big comparison between it and the amazing tones of the 652's and 653's. I have several organs- Thomas Californian 263 & a Palace III, Wurlitzer 625t, 4500, & a 1946 model 31 w/ a big 310 rotary cabinet. Hammond S6. Digitize these!
paulj0557 11 months ago
@paulj0557 Regrettably, Carol Jones website no longer exists.
Sticksmateo 11 months ago
Carol Jones is an accomplished organist. She did the Allen Organ series on video demonstrating the basics of console organ techniques, including registrations, foot technique etc. She was quite young when she recorded this album.
I have made this the opening video on my 2nd 100 song play list of organ music, entitled:
' Organ Tunes even Organ Haters will love! II '
Listen to the 1st 100 tunes and enjoy! -
' Organ Tunes even Organ Haters will love! '
You can listen while doing the dishes.
paulj0557 11 months ago
Im looking into buying one of these locally.
This instrument will blow any 650 out of the water. Its got that rich conn sound, but with added fun and new stops, and even more pronounced fullness of tone
The trumpet 8' on the great sounds like a classical regal pipe organ stop with no tremulants, and, for its time, is very impressive sounding
The kimball reeds are iffy and not the best, but its still got he famous conn reeds on the lower manuals!
From bach to blackpool, -most versatile organ!
Brandotuomikoski 1 year ago
I can not find her web site? Will some one please tell me how to find her web site?
patsaxon 1 year ago
can it play classical organ music, like bach?
shadowthehedgehog224 1 year ago
I bought a Conn 653 from Organ Stop Sales. It is a great instrument, however, it is tempermental. I have had it serviced twice in the past two years. It is a great sound though.
MrD365 2 years ago
Which is the better organ, the Conn 652 or the Conn653.
Royalorgans 2 years ago
Most people are saying they like the 652 better. But, I prefer the sound of the 653.
Sticksmateo 2 years ago
Can you upload some more videos of you carol playing the 653 organ. I like how it sounds.
Royalorgans 2 years ago
The 653 was built after Kimball bought Conn and, IMO, the sound suffers in relation to the earlier Conns. Besides that, Carol Jones sounds fine!
timbo389 2 years ago
Just wanted to let you know that you can contact Carol at Carol Jones Music. She would love to hear from all of you. She has some goodies for you to check out on her new website.
conimusik 2 years ago
Thanks for the info. What is the URL?
Sticksmateo 2 years ago
I love this clip!
Tom1980nj 3 years ago 2
I know her!! She is my mom's cousin! Haven't seen her since I was about 5 tho...
ashleighbeaver 3 years ago 2
Well... Tell her hello, and that her fans still love her, and will she put on a concert? Or maybe she could put up her own Youtube videos for her fans. I'd love to see her play that Conn 653 again. Thanks for the comment.
Sticksmateo 3 years ago
I have a good friend that used to demonstrate Conn organs along with Carol, I understand from him that she isn't able to play any longer because of arthritis or some other like condition in her hands...I don't have any way of knowing that it's actually true, but I'd trust Larry knows. Unfortunate, indeed, she is quite the talented lady! Like I said in an eariler post, very snappy playing! Definitely shades of George Wright!
Organsk8er 3 years ago
If this is true, it would be very sad. I have a friend who played the guitar. The same thing happened... He got arthritis in his hands, and gave up playing. It's really sad to have to give up something like this.
Sticksmateo 3 years ago
Thanks for posting this. I think this was one of Carol's best songs. I used to watch her perform at the Asilomar Organ Festival in Pacific Grove, CA many years ago and have seen her play this particular song many times. Yes, she did take lessons from the late Great George Wright and I think he actually arranged this particular piece for her. I have a friend who has a Conn 653 and I have a Conn 562. Both are fine instruments and still working well. Thanks again!
gregpac 3 years ago 2
Wow, I would be so happy just to sit at a Conn 653. I wish I knew somebody with one. As for Asilomar, In my early 20's I jumped into my new car, at the time, drove a couple of few hours to the organ festival, only to find I had the wrong week. I never tried to go again... oh well. Good playing to you sir.
Sticksmateo 3 years ago
This is some really catchy playing! I like it a lot! The drum machine is cool! I can imagine the 653 was pretty advanced technology for its day!
Organsk8er 3 years ago
I really liked that model, I used to play programs on one in Toledo back with they were new. I remember at the time thinking "wow, Con sure got it together on this one" I understand that they are a bit of a hassle re: keeping them going as they age.
Carol sure is a good player, I met her once when we had her at the Redford theatre in Detroit, I want to say 1978-'79. Prior to that she was featured in the conn room at the '74 ATOS convention, and the Book-Cadillac (Sheraton)hotel.
56Packman 3 years ago
The Conn 653/Kimball suffered from early problems with the emerging digital technology.
bartonbuster 3 years ago
I was at a NAMM show years ago and saw Carol play the Conn, I also have the album, I bought it at the 1983 ATOS convention.
packerlandtos 3 years ago
Thanks for your clip, it is excellent! I have been a fan of Conn for many years particularly the 650, 651 & 652. I only recently became aware of the 653 when I had the privilege to play one sin magnificent condition. These were actually built by Kimball after they bought the Conn organ company. I am reliably informed that while they look and sound like a Conn they have completely different circuitry inside.
greenfox4075 3 years ago
Hi, thanks for the great comment, and educating me too. I didnt know George Wright. Glad you enjoyed the vid.
Sticksmateo 3 years ago
Excellent arrangement and playing. I owned a conn 650 for years and it never even came close to sounding this good. The post horn Really rips metal... sounds great! Thanks for the Posting of this record. It's significant to us who have owned a Conn electric theatre organ. Joe.
JoePeterzak 3 years ago
Yes, You're right... I thought Conn owners could really appreciate this instrument. It is one of the last organ models made by Conn, and the sound is incredible. I also am the proud owner of a very old Conn spinet it even has tubes. Glad you enjoyed this vid.
Sticksmateo 3 years ago
Carol Jones intro and ending (and overall style) indicates a strong influence of arguably the greatest Theatre Organist of the 20th century - George Wright. I heard Wright play the opening and closing here on a Conn in the 70's when he was their top dog. Thanks Carol, RIP George and thanks for the post. Conn made one of the best analog electronics back in the day it's nice to hear one again.
klavier1us 3 years ago
In 1979, Conn Organ Corp. went out of business. Conn still continues to make band instruments to this day. Kimball bought the organ company and manufactured organs under both the Kimball and Conn names. You can tell a Conn organ made by Kimball because the thumb pistons on Conn were round. Kimball made them with square ones. The 3-manual Model 653 was one of the Conn models introduced by Kimball. Still, if it looks sounds and plays like a conn, then it is a conn;just an opinion.
Sticksmateo 3 years ago
If I remember correctly, Carol actually studied with George Wright. I met carol in the mid 70's at the Florida State Fair and she actually sat in once on the organ in the Pizza Shop in Tampa (not a Conn though). She can really play.
yufot 3 years ago
Wow... It's wonderful when an artist of this calibre drops in on the local Pizza organ. I have a Pizza and Pipes near me. The organ there is a Wurlitzer.
Sticksmateo 3 years ago
I;m actually leaving right now for the Pizza and Pipes in Ellenton, FL to fill in for one of their organists tonight. I'm playing a 4 hour shift from 5 till 9
yufot 3 years ago