Dixon Theatre Barton Organ

[andyt1424]

Of what material are most Barton consoles made of?

[chem100]

Really, really, really like your style!!! Thanks so much for uploading!!!

[snowman5676]

I still can't believe they didn't move the one in Chicago Stadium across the street. That would have made the new arena worth going to.

[joe22twentytoo]

excellent

[latribe]

A true Unit Orchestra!

[globaldenny]

Simply stunning!

[bartonorgan]

Instrument, artist and restoration team. Fantastic!

[RialtoTwo]

Great playing and the Barton sounds good.

[KPO7029]

Great job by Carlton Smith Restorations on this one! I enjoyed seeing the step by step photos as you and Carlton restored it in your Indy shop! Hope to visit there again soon!

[Chicagofan312]

Yes it was. i lifted up the cover it had over it and took a peak and i saw keyboards just like the ones on the organ. plus it wasnt in the auditorium

[wurlitzer60]

trust me :) I work for the company that restored and installed the Barton pipe organ in this theatre. That is me playin it. The Barton console you see in this video isn't what you saw in the lobby.

Cheers!

[Chicagofan312]

Wait where is it then?

[Chicagofan312]

How did they get it on stage?

When i went there last month it was on the 2nd floor balcony landing.

[wurlitzer60]

This isn't what you saw in the balcony/lobby. This is the new theatre pipe organ..... the real deal. That thing you saw in the lobby is still there. I looked at it, could be a lowrey or something.

[Chicagofan312]

but im dont live out here so you may be right.

[wurli815]

I keep coming back to this video because this organ sounds so much like the Barton I used to play and work on when I was a teenager. It was in the Virginia Theatre in Alexandria, Va. The organ (at least the console) is now a part of the Maloof installation. Really sounds nice and that Trivo Post Horn really sounds like a Dennison (very very nice).

[biggiecfw]

A great installation, and fine music on this slide show. I tip my hat to Carlton and Justin!

[wurli815]

I agree with you - it certainly is Delovely. The console is beautiful and the organ sounds magnificent. The Barton (well Dennison) Post Horn gets through but is not over-bearing. Well done guys !

[wurlitzer60]

Thanks! Actually the post horn is a new Trivo. It was a little over bearing at first so it got a little regulation work

[wurli815]

Well, it is a beautful set of pipes. The entire organ is just wonderful and it is certainly great to hear another jazzy Barton sing again.