This is one of the most pure theater organs I've ever listened to. Played well!
The video I listened to just before this was the same song on an Artisan digital theater organ. Let me just say, I'm pretty sure that technology has barely scratched the surface at equaling what a real theater, classical, OR electromechanical,vacuum tube, transistorized, OR (LSI) ' Large Scale Integrated' analog circuit organ can do. It's the difference between Thunderbird and fine wine.
This is the first time I've heard of a Kilgen. It is a very nice sounding instrument; sounds much different from a Wurlitzer or Morton. It also fits the acoustics of this room very well. Wonderful playing, by such a young and talented guy. Thanks for posting, and please put up more.
I love the foot work he begins around 2:50. I couldn't believe it about 25 years ago when the churches started throwing out their organs and grand pianos! Midi'd keyboards can be nice but they don't compare to a pianist and organist playing together on fine instruments.
Donnie is even more impressive here when you realize the new platform built for this console isn't big enough for tall organists. (Note how the bench is pulled so far back it's precariously hanging over the edge of the platform!)
Well, I can't figure out why they would knock his playing. It is quite nice and he has a good command over the organ. Good show Donnie and please post more.
Oh this is really good! - So many people "knock" the talent of this fine young theatre organist - can't understand why they choose to do that - he's superb and this piece of playing goes to prove how good he is - Thanks for posting.
This is beautiful.
jamesbkozak 3 days ago
This is one of the most pure theater organs I've ever listened to. Played well!
The video I listened to just before this was the same song on an Artisan digital theater organ. Let me just say, I'm pretty sure that technology has barely scratched the surface at equaling what a real theater, classical, OR electromechanical,vacuum tube, transistorized, OR (LSI) ' Large Scale Integrated' analog circuit organ can do. It's the difference between Thunderbird and fine wine.
That said, is Hauptwerk yet?
paulj0557 1 month ago
This is the first time I've heard of a Kilgen. It is a very nice sounding instrument; sounds much different from a Wurlitzer or Morton. It also fits the acoustics of this room very well. Wonderful playing, by such a young and talented guy. Thanks for posting, and please put up more.
DLLMWL 10 months ago in playlist Theatre Organ
Very nice performance. I live near Canton, Ohio with a Palace Theatre. Where is this instrument?
DrData2010 1 year ago
@DrData2010 At the Canton Palace you live near!
Dojora4 6 months ago
I love the foot work he begins around 2:50. I couldn't believe it about 25 years ago when the churches started throwing out their organs and grand pianos! Midi'd keyboards can be nice but they don't compare to a pianist and organist playing together on fine instruments.
pianoplaylist 1 year ago
Nice work Donnie. That organ has a personality. Sounds great.
kinura4 2 years ago
Beautifully played....
PolishRoots 2 years ago
Beautiful, Donnie.
Thanks for your inspiration and talent.
Tom
NYC
cinema104 2 years ago
Donnie is even more impressive here when you realize the new platform built for this console isn't big enough for tall organists. (Note how the bench is pulled so far back it's precariously hanging over the edge of the platform!)
DoJoRa3 2 years ago
Great playing!
caddyorganist 2 years ago 3
Well, I can't figure out why they would knock his playing. It is quite nice and he has a good command over the organ. Good show Donnie and please post more.
wurli815 2 years ago 3
If they knock they are jealous.Donnies style is one of fantastic phrasing. A bright and very promising young artist.
edonmusic 2 years ago 3
A very nice rendition of this great song!
shorttim77 2 years ago 3
Oh this is really good! - So many people "knock" the talent of this fine young theatre organist - can't understand why they choose to do that - he's superb and this piece of playing goes to prove how good he is - Thanks for posting.
Dave
Soulsmurf 2 years ago 4