Great atmospheric video and nice playing. This reminds me of the Aberdeen Capitol Compton. Same style of console (more standard layout however) but the sides are solid rather than illuminated. Its still there entombed under the floor of what is now a night club with the chambers cluttered with brick dust and builders' rubble. They wanted to remove and rescue it but listed building consent folk said it had to stay. :-(
Yes, the ODEON Leicester square has a much larger organ (5 manual), and it's by the same firm as this one at the Plaza (Compton). Theatre organs like these were very popular in the larger cinemas, but very few remain in their original venues.
Great atmospheric video and nice playing. This reminds me of the Aberdeen Capitol Compton. Same style of console (more standard layout however) but the sides are solid rather than illuminated. Its still there entombed under the floor of what is now a night club with the chambers cluttered with brick dust and builders' rubble. They wanted to remove and rescue it but listed building consent folk said it had to stay. :-(
manniemain 3 years ago
What song is that? Any chance you have a link to the sheets? ;)
tj9991 4 years ago
It's called "(Riding along)On the crest of a wave". I'm sure the sheet music will still be available.
contrabombardon 4 years ago
i love how it changes color that is sooo cool i wish i could play that one i have rebuilt 2 theater organs in my hometown in PA
and i love playing them
!
coollightsprodj 5 years ago
Glad you like it. The illuminated glass surrounds were a particular feature of Compton organs, and they became all the rage in the UK
contrabombardon 5 years ago
I've only seen an organ at the ODEON Leicester square
zakwoodman 5 years ago
Yes, the ODEON Leicester square has a much larger organ (5 manual), and it's by the same firm as this one at the Plaza (Compton). Theatre organs like these were very popular in the larger cinemas, but very few remain in their original venues.
contrabombardon 5 years ago
very good
wirlyplayer 5 years ago
Great ! do you ever play for film presentations at the Plaza ?
wirlyplayer 5 years ago
Sounds great!
KawhackitaRag 5 years ago
Well you play that very well sir :)
AustinLance 5 years ago
Very nice. Who's playing?
AustinLance 5 years ago
Thanx. Erm, well I'm playing!
contrabombardon 5 years ago