Casey Desmond And Her Omnichord

[0630812]

That's seems to be a cover of Daniel Lanois' "Ice" on Acadie album.

[TomTerrific51]

Mother Maybelle, eat your heart out. ;)

[bprife]

In third grade at the beginning of school when I lived in Florida, our music teacher had one and he showed it to us a few times and even with him holding it, he let some of us have a turn and we pressed the start with the rhythems and he said we can press any chord button and then strummed the pad. I was hooked. I remember for the Christmas season, he played "Rudolph The Red Nose Reindeer" on it and with the3 waltz beat he played "Silent Night." I wish I had one now,

[turncoatslethbridge]

This is great! 

[jonnda]

You're awesome!

[SuperNoobTroll]

that thing sounds like crap

[breakbomb1]

dope, dope, dope instrument. the idea behind selecting a chord & then having your other hand be the rhythm is simply genius.

[Deathsquad49]

Should i get a 27 omnichord model 36, or an 84 omnichord model

[CaseyDesmond]

@Deathsquad49 hehehehe :D Omnichords are like pokemon!!!! Gotta catch em all.

[faffytunes]

Don’t know how I missed one of these in the 80s

Had TB 303 , 808 , dx7 before computers but not

This electric harp thing dam, thx for vid nice one

[xanadeshet]

you are so much prettier without the eyeshadow, blush and lipstick... I thought it was hard to look at you on the voice cause the make-up was taking away from you, and was so overpowering. But in this video you have such a natural raw beauty... I'm not trying to be offensive... i just don't think you need all that much make-up. Naturally pretty girl. make-up does you no justice.

[camlawn]

coolest instrument i ever saw

[macsnafu]

Actually, it's more like an electronic autoharp, not a harp, because of the chord buttons.  The auto-accompaniment stuff is much like most home keyboards. It's the strumplate that makes it an unusual instrument.

[divinagoettel22]

Great distraction and great vide0!! thank u downloadmusic .im

[kittyeggrolls]

This sounds so cool. I was thinking about getting an autoharp but maybe I should get both for different occasions. They're played basically the exact same way.

[pgoodrch]

Casey you never cease to amaze me!

[charliecrash]

My GOD this song is so great! When do you release the studio version of Right Beside Myself? I get some vibes from the old Wicked Games, but that's just me :)

[Zoown]

Hey Casey, I like your video and must say that you sing beautiful :) I wonder if you could tell me what the name of the song in the beginning is or if you have made it by yourself if you perhaps could send it to me? :) Liked it very much and want to hear more of it.. :) Peace

[Blahdabbadoo]

Electro-polka music.

[benjamin1cs]

LOLed at you bopping your head to the cheesy built-in beats.  Brava.

[thismonicker]

You are rad girl, I like your vibe.

[SpammerOvTheGods]

umm, that opening bit of music is REALLY CLOSE to Daniel Lanois' song "Ice".

really close...

#@!

[CaseyDesmond]

An OM 27

[Dltn97]

@CaseyDesmond This video has a life threatning amount of hipster

[repoman1980]

Hi, what model is this Omnichord? Been trying to search out this particular one for ages.

[Sting0NL]

I had one of these long time ago, sounds like crap but fun to play. still love that terrible thing.

[Didgeman80]

Nice! Played one today, super cool!

[arock7]

Hey- the new song sounds great. I use the omni all the time in my own recordings. It's so recognizable, when I hear it in a song it's such a pleasant surprise. Schmaltzy. Cheesy. Heavenly.

[CaseyDesmond]

exactly

[rasmusholberg]

Is the intro from one of your songs? It sounds so nizzle! ;)

[CaseyDesmond]

Yes, it's the beginning to a song I haven't released yet (coming soon) called "Right Beside Myself"... I wrote it the song with the omnichord so that's why it's featured. :) Thanks for asking.

[zivbm777]

its sound great...

[miro108]

Casey, can this thing play tetrachords? That means chords consisting of 4 notes like: a minor 7 (a c e g) or C major 7 ( c eg h ) as they are used in jazz. THX

[CaseyDesmond]

The bass notes come in MAJOR MINOR and 7th..

Hope this helps.

[wyssmaster]

@miro108 Assuming you haven't heard anything further, you can play minor and major 7th chords, as well as diminished and augmented chords. However, you can't extend chords further than that, so there are no minmaj7 chords, 9ths, 13ths, etc.

[jeng3000]

@miro108 Certain models allowed you to combine chords to achieve m7 maj7, etc. I forget which ones. There are websites that make those comparisons. I can tell you the 100 definitely can. I can't remember if they added the capability over consecutive models, or if they eliminated it. But the 100 definitely can. Just the other day I was coming up with some awesome "space age bachelor pad music" by combining chords. I felt like making a martini. :)

[SuperNoobTroll]

@miro108 h?

[miro108]

@SuperNoobTroll sorry, m8: German way for saying "b" , so I meant c e g b. When we say "b" in Germany we mean b flat. It' s weird, but still easier than do re mi fa sol la si do, isn't it? lol

[MinstrelOnTheRun]

@miro108 I just got an OM 300, so I don't know if the same chord principles apply, but mine allows you to use the major/minor/7th chord buttons in various combinations to play maj7, m7, augmented, and diminished chords. For instance, you would press the A and A7 chord buttons simultaneously to play Amaj7. I had no idea it could do that until I read the directions, so maybe Casey or someone else can chime in on the particulars of the OM 27.

[sparkybish]

"I could cruise to that". hehe made my day and reminded me of when I used to cruise the town center playing the Main Street Electrical Parade.

[Max0Inq]

This is unussual but your voice sounds much better when you sing.

[CaseyDesmond]

You're really good at back handed compliments. :3

[CaseyDesmond]

Oops by accident I deleted the comment about how much it was. It was a gift (as you read at the end) by producer Anthony Resta from Bopnique. BUT they go for 150-350 on ebay or craigslist. I sold my brown one for 250 dollars because I prefer mine more.

[crebegea]

funny girl.

[CaseyDesmond]

:3

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[dedbob]

Very nice video, but I must point out that the Omnichord isn't an electronic harp. It is an electronic autoharp. Also, I thought you might like to know that Suzuki sells a new version of the Omnichord called the Qchord.

[CaseyDesmond]

Ohh oops.

[djilyaz]

You're so cute and cuddly with your little suzuki thingy.

[CaseyDesmond]

shanks!

[xpez]

Your voice really complements the harp...

[GodsFavoriteBassPlyr]

Wow... pretty neat. Had never heard one played the way it should be.

Nice job!

[pulledappart]

I just got hold of one for the amazing price of £5 but i cant play it for the life of me :(

The idea of bending it both lures and terrifies, i would hate to kill it.

[qwertymonster007]

By the way, I bet if you put up "Right Beside Myself" it'll be your most viewed. From the very short clip I heard, the song is obviously great.

[MilesMiles7]

woo-wa-we...wow

[Thereminstrel]

Thanks!  I've been thinking about getting one of these ... and your video has been very informative and helpful.

[abartignormal]

Hello Casey Desmond,

I'm very impressed by your song "Right Beside Myself". Please tell me, where I can download it. I tryed to get it on itunes, but they don't have it. I carry the "hold me, hold me" loop in my brain for days now and would be glad to have the whole song. It shows, that a good musician can make songs on every kind of instrument. With your beautifull voice, the deep sustain and the guitar even a Omnichord sounds good.

Greetings from bavaria Reinhard

[CaseyDesmond]

thanks so much darling. It is not released as of yet, but soon, I promise!!!! <3

[Scarlett4Zanzibar]

Casey, you havea beautiful voice!

[CaseyDesmond]

thanks so much scarlett!!

[panfart]

haha, my nan used to play her's just like you back in the 80's..cool to see them being used again..tacky never dies!

[CaseyDesmond]

neverrr!

[qwertymonster007]

That was amazing. You're very talented. I'm thinking of bidding on an omnichord on ebay. What was that song you were singing? The "hold me, hold me" one? I really like it.

[CaseyDesmond]

that was my unreleased song "right beside myself", it will be out soon!!

thanks

[qwertymonster007]

Cool cool.

[alexookpik]

awesome. very nice sounds.

[CaseyDesmond]

:3 thankies

[veganinme]

your pop mentality would be ashamed that I modified the buckets out of mine, finally.

[CaseyDesmond]

i actually love circuit bending.... and i have three omnichords... lets make one!

[ankjell]

Cute presentation, had a couple of smiles with ^^

[CaseyDesmond]

my first ever, I gave it a go! :)

[Bjorkasaurus]

"I could cruise to that!"

That little omnichord brings out the cutest faces from your collection. Glad to see you are watched over by the all-seeing eye of Shirley Manson

[musicchained]

Awesome instrument, I really want to know what song that is!

[CaseyDesmond]

It's called "Right Beside Myself," and it will be on my new album in 09! Thanks for watching, and commenting! <3<3

[musicchained]

I look forward to it!! I hope you will be touring soon, too...any upcoming local gigs (you're in Boston, right)?

[peppermintstripe333]

i love omnichord, absoloute perfection!

x

[CaseyDesmond]

Thanks! Omnichord is pretty great. I have two, but that's my favorite one, because I'm able to tune it.

[CaseyDesmond]

i agree

[redsaliva69]

I think it's a rare Thing. I'm livin' in Europe and the nearest omnichord owner(on ebay) lives in Obamaland. :|

[CaseyDesmond]

Does he sell these Omnichords in Obamaland?

[redsaliva69]

I believe he does. I saw one offer on eBay.

[CyndiLovahsAnonymous]

My kids would love this.

[bonnieprincewilly]

where can I get one of these "sweet babies"?

and yes targetshaks you are pretty retarded.

[BayStateRock]

Favorited and five stars, we update our top favorites each week based on the guests and playlist on the show. Nice video as always Casey.

[CaseyDesmond]

Thanks Bay State Rock, we here at Sound Museum Records LOVE YOU!!!!

[BayStateRock]

We love you to Casey, The Desmond family and Sound Museum Records.

[ukx555]

Thanks for the email. I was searching for it all over iTunes but to no avail! It was great meeting you at COCA in Ottawa. :0) Goodluck with your music!

[ukx555]

What song did you use this omnichord in? I love the song, just don't know the title.

[CaseyDesmond]

It's called "Right Beside Myself" and it will be released on my upcoming CD. Thanks for asking!

<3

[valeskathomas]

Nice demo of the Omnichord

[CaseyDesmond]

Thanks!

[RobGuerin03]

Hey Casey, I've never seen, never the less played an Omnichord. Thats pretty wild...

5****s...Rob.

[drummerhero56]

shes hott she rocks

[Targetshaks]

This gurl is hot shit. I dunno what that thing is, but its hot 2!

[janewaychakotay4evr]

she said what it was...its an omnichord...moron. i mean, no hint from the video title, either...

[Targetshaks]

oh yah, well sorry casey, i'm wicked retarded, but your wicked cool!

[CaseyDesmond]

I love everybody, even you Targetshaks. What exactly does targetshaks mean? Just curious. Very creative name.

[AuspiciousDelicious]

The touching story of a girl and her omnichode, i mean chord. It sounds almost as beautiful as you.