A year ago I commented on this video saying I liked it a lot, well I like it even more! I did get a Hammond Elegante last June for $150 in mint looking & playing condition. It's the leg model, but who cares:)! I have lots of organs, but this is my 2nd Hammond (have S6 too). Since I have organs from every era I prefer the 60's since they speak more boldly, yet maintain warmth. The 81' Elegante held to this standard were other companies moved toward somewhat synthetic voicing, but tube amps help.
Man can you do a song justice! This is going on my favorites. Your playing makes me want to think about getting another Hammond ( my little Hammond S6 chord organ doesn't count).
This organ took the place of the Hammond Concord 2307 back then as it cost about $12,000.00 I liked it, even though it was only analog and not digital. It would had been nice if Hammond Organ Company would had keep the Arpeggiator feature on this organ?
@patsaxon I think the fancy fingers or whatever they call it on the Elegante ( red & yellow buttons above lower keys) is a crappy addition, rather see an arpeggiator strip there. At least with an arpeggiator strip it's a 'note for note' wiring of the keys to the contacts on the rollers. I really like how Thomas did it on my Californian 263- on ''Glissando'' it plays every note from left to right on the upper manual. On ''Arpeggiate'' hold any chord & from left to right it plays every octave:-)
I'd love to see some videos of your playing, especially a few instructional ones in which you demonstrate (slowly) how you achieve some of those characteristic stylings in the melody lines (not sure of the terminology; a pianist would call them "ornaments"). I'm half your age, so this sort of music was already fading in popularity by the time I was old enough to discover it. I'd ask to take lessons from you if I were local...
@cc213t Thank you for your comments. I do try to keep my stylings interesting. All of what you hear is my own arrangements. I do what I call instant arranging as I play. I do include versions of other organists styles that I've enjoyed listening to. Lenny Dee, Eddie Layton, and Buddy Cole to name a few. I am working on a video upload. As soon as I get all of the details worked out, I'll get it uploaded. It will be a view of my keyboard work.
Thanks for your interest in this style of music. I trully enjoy playing songs like these two. Yes, these are examples of what I call my instant arrangements. All music I play are of my own arrangements. I'm working on some others that I will be uploading soon. Hope you'll like them as well.
love listening to the old tunes,nobody writes like that anymore.Tough finding good music to listen too.I play your stuff over and over.Wish I had a cd hint hint LOL I was wondering if you might take a request? I think Butterflies in the rain would sound wonderful! 1930's it can be found here on youtube.If not its ok. I'll just keep listening to what you send out. James
Thank you for your comments. I try not to clutter up my music with a lot of "extra stuff" that takes away from the original intended theme of the song. I truly enjoy playing, and I love these older songs. I hope to add to my music in the future.
Elegant and understated--like a Brooks Bros. suit. If you've got it, you don't need to flaunt it. I do so wish we would return to this level of musical understanding. It is poetry on top of music. Do you have any albums? BTW, I'm "only" 47. Thanks so much for posting this.
Thank you again for your comments. I trully enjoy playing. I'm sorry, but no more CD's or tapes. Thats why I'm now putting my music style on this web site. I'm currently working on some more songs to add to the others. Might even try a video on the next ones. Still working out the camera position on the keyboards.
Hi Bob.Small World ! My Wife Is from Danville..She Went to School With Dick & Jerry VanDyke & Gene Hackman..There Were 5 BIG NAME Show People From Danville,Including Bobby Short,Donald O'conner & The 3 Above.
I Work All Bands 160 Thru 70CM (432Mhz). We are Retired From Fed,State & SocSec. I Have A
TS-2000, Nice Rig ! Bob, You Are Probably Like
My Wife, Remembers All Songs.She has The GIFT ! I Play By Music,Using My GEM Electronic Grand Piano..Can You Play" Sleepy
Hi fellow "Hams", yes I too am a ham operator. My QTH is Central Illinois. Thanks for the comments on my songs. Been a little busy lately serving as a crew member on the WW II LST 325. Thats why I haven't been able to answer you back, or put anymore songs on this web page. Hopefully I'll have more time, now that our yearly fund raising tour is coming to an end. The piano I'm using is the Roland Phantom 8X. I truly like the sound of the concert grand.
I love the Elegante sound ... I wonder if the new Hammond Suzuki Elegate sounds as good! Is the Piano in this song the Piano on the Elegante? If it is, it is much better than my Conn 653.
Nice Soothing music. I do notice that the organ is starting to dissappear from the market. Seems like the new generation are adapting to synthesizer keyboards instead of the one man band organ.
Maybe some wouldn't call these ballads, but I do. Here is why I do - this is the defination from Wikipedia:
"In the 20th Century, 'ballad' took on the meaning of a popular song "especially of a romantic or sentimental nature"
I do enjoy playing this style of song. I can sit for hours and play (for my own enjoyment) these types. I'm sure others would not enjoy it as much as I do. Thanks for your comments, and for listening.
A year ago I commented on this video saying I liked it a lot, well I like it even more! I did get a Hammond Elegante last June for $150 in mint looking & playing condition. It's the leg model, but who cares:)! I have lots of organs, but this is my 2nd Hammond (have S6 too). Since I have organs from every era I prefer the 60's since they speak more boldly, yet maintain warmth. The 81' Elegante held to this standard were other companies moved toward somewhat synthetic voicing, but tube amps help.
paulj0557 1 month ago in playlist Chillinest of the chill music
This is beyond belief. I could listen to your style all night. It is the best tone of organ I have ever heard.
Good luck for the future from the UK.
bbcisrubbish 7 months ago
Man can you do a song justice! This is going on my favorites. Your playing makes me want to think about getting another Hammond ( my little Hammond S6 chord organ doesn't count).
paulj0557 1 year ago
This organ took the place of the Hammond Concord 2307 back then as it cost about $12,000.00 I liked it, even though it was only analog and not digital. It would had been nice if Hammond Organ Company would had keep the Arpeggiator feature on this organ?
patsaxon 1 year ago
@patsaxon I think the fancy fingers or whatever they call it on the Elegante ( red & yellow buttons above lower keys) is a crappy addition, rather see an arpeggiator strip there. At least with an arpeggiator strip it's a 'note for note' wiring of the keys to the contacts on the rollers. I really like how Thomas did it on my Californian 263- on ''Glissando'' it plays every note from left to right on the upper manual. On ''Arpeggiate'' hold any chord & from left to right it plays every octave:-)
paulj0557 4 months ago
Rainy Day is one of my favorite songs. You do it justice. Love your style. Instant arrangements? That's amazing.
Thanks
healsinger 2 years ago
I'd love to see some videos of your playing, especially a few instructional ones in which you demonstrate (slowly) how you achieve some of those characteristic stylings in the melody lines (not sure of the terminology; a pianist would call them "ornaments"). I'm half your age, so this sort of music was already fading in popularity by the time I was old enough to discover it. I'd ask to take lessons from you if I were local...
cc213t 2 years ago
@cc213t Thank you for your comments. I do try to keep my stylings interesting. All of what you hear is my own arrangements. I do what I call instant arranging as I play. I do include versions of other organists styles that I've enjoyed listening to. Lenny Dee, Eddie Layton, and Buddy Cole to name a few. I am working on a video upload. As soon as I get all of the details worked out, I'll get it uploaded. It will be a view of my keyboard work.
Bob
ElegantePlayer 2 years ago
I always come back to this. It is just beautiful. Is it your own arrangement? Sure do wish I could play 1/8 as well as you do.
chem100 2 years ago
Thanks for your interest in this style of music. I trully enjoy playing songs like these two. Yes, these are examples of what I call my instant arrangements. All music I play are of my own arrangements. I'm working on some others that I will be uploading soon. Hope you'll like them as well.
Bob
ElegantePlayer 2 years ago
Hi Bob,
love listening to the old tunes,nobody writes like that anymore.Tough finding good music to listen too.I play your stuff over and over.Wish I had a cd hint hint LOL I was wondering if you might take a request? I think Butterflies in the rain would sound wonderful! 1930's it can be found here on youtube.If not its ok. I'll just keep listening to what you send out. James
jcowboy123 3 years ago
I sure love your stylke thanks for writing back You are terrific
rcpringle 3 years ago
EXCELLENT !!! You have a wonderful mellow style, good to hear this great music again. .Thanks for posting this.
rcpringle 3 years ago
Thank you for your comments. I try not to clutter up my music with a lot of "extra stuff" that takes away from the original intended theme of the song. I truly enjoy playing, and I love these older songs. I hope to add to my music in the future.
Bob
ElegantePlayer 3 years ago
Great songs well played. I love them
Thanks
Mark
smokeless3 3 years ago
Sweet. I love your mellow style.
chem100 3 years ago
Thanks for listeneing and your comment. I'm glad to see that there are still listeners that appreciate this style of keyboard playing.
Bob
ElegantePlayer 3 years ago
Elegant and understated--like a Brooks Bros. suit. If you've got it, you don't need to flaunt it. I do so wish we would return to this level of musical understanding. It is poetry on top of music. Do you have any albums? BTW, I'm "only" 47. Thanks so much for posting this.
chem100 3 years ago
Thank you again for your comments. I trully enjoy playing. I'm sorry, but no more CD's or tapes. Thats why I'm now putting my music style on this web site. I'm currently working on some more songs to add to the others. Might even try a video on the next ones. Still working out the camera position on the keyboards.
Bob
ElegantePlayer 3 years ago
Hi Bob.....
Wow...Another HAM That Plays THE GOOD MUSIC!!
Well.....As I Mentioned Before My Wife, Played
The TUCSON Night Clubs & BARS for Over 40 Years....BTW What Is Your CALL ??
TomC W7ZBS
w7zbs 3 years ago
Hi Bob.Small World ! My Wife Is from Danville..She Went to School With Dick & Jerry VanDyke & Gene Hackman..There Were 5 BIG NAME Show People From Danville,Including Bobby Short,Donald O'conner & The 3 Above.
I Work All Bands 160 Thru 70CM (432Mhz). We are Retired From Fed,State & SocSec. I Have A
TS-2000, Nice Rig ! Bob, You Are Probably Like
My Wife, Remembers All Songs.She has The GIFT ! I Play By Music,Using My GEM Electronic Grand Piano..Can You Play" Sleepy
Serenade" De TOM W7ZBS
w7zbs 3 years ago
Looks Like Rain Here In TUCSON, So....
I Had To Come Back And Play It Again.
To Bad You Are Not A Ham Radio Guy.
I See WB9DKY Plays A Conn 653. I Have
A Electronic Grand Piano And Can't Play
Like That !! Very Smooth & Elegante.
Tom Custer
w7zbs 3 years ago
Hi fellow "Hams", yes I too am a ham operator. My QTH is Central Illinois. Thanks for the comments on my songs. Been a little busy lately serving as a crew member on the WW II LST 325. Thats why I haven't been able to answer you back, or put anymore songs on this web page. Hopefully I'll have more time, now that our yearly fund raising tour is coming to an end. The piano I'm using is the Roland Phantom 8X. I truly like the sound of the concert grand.
73, Bob
ElegantePlayer 3 years ago
I love the Elegante sound ... I wonder if the new Hammond Suzuki Elegate sounds as good! Is the Piano in this song the Piano on the Elegante? If it is, it is much better than my Conn 653.
WB9DKY 3 years ago
VERY, VERY, Slick....Had To Play It Twice
To See Where The Change WAS!!!
One Of The Very BEST.....My Wife Has Played
For 40 Years Here In Tucson She says Outstanding!!!
Tom Custer
w7zbs 3 years ago
Here's That Rainy Day is one of my all time favorites and now I've found my favorite version. In a word SUPERB!
Hamaround 3 years ago
Nice Soothing music. I do notice that the organ is starting to dissappear from the market. Seems like the new generation are adapting to synthesizer keyboards instead of the one man band organ.
takashi69z 3 years ago
Awesome, loved it! Theres no sound like a Hammond. More Please.
hammondplayer1 3 years ago
Hi Dad!!!!!!!!!!!! For some reason, I cant get the player to play the song...GRRRRRR!
Love the music as always!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dawn
assapopolas 3 years ago
Nice and mellow! Beautiful job. By the way what are the ballads?
thehappyorganist 4 years ago
Maybe some wouldn't call these ballads, but I do. Here is why I do - this is the defination from Wikipedia:
"In the 20th Century, 'ballad' took on the meaning of a popular song "especially of a romantic or sentimental nature"
I do enjoy playing this style of song. I can sit for hours and play (for my own enjoyment) these types. I'm sure others would not enjoy it as much as I do. Thanks for your comments, and for listening.
ElegantePlayer 4 years ago
For those who don't know these two song titles, they are "Here's That Rainy Day", & "Foggy Day In London Town".
ElegantePlayer 4 years ago