Theatre organ Grand Ledge, MI! Cletus playing the Grand Ledge Opera House 3/21 Barton. Organ is maintained by Lansing TO ( http://www.lto-pops.org/ ). Song is "Serenade in Blue"
@bartonbuster I had a similar experience. At age 14, I played the 3/18 Barton in the Warren Center for the Performing Arts, Indianapolis. It,however, was not on a lift. And it was in a room whose acoustics act beautifully on the sound. And now, almost 4 months later, I'm getting ready to play the Fox Theatre's 4/36 Wurlitzer. OMg excitement.
So sad to see a dying art go away as no one is playing the organ any more? Digital pianos and keyboards has taken the place of the home organ. Many home organ manufactures has went out of business as all there is left is the Lowrey organ company. Now the only organ that sells is the Hammond organ.
The golden voiced barton lives up to its name !! As a 13 year old, I played a 3/10 Barton in the Paramount Theatre..the last Barton built...(1931) I remember never letting the elevator go all the way to the top for fear it would topple the console..Great Job !!!
@bartonbuster I had a similar experience. At age 14, I played the 3/18 Barton in the Warren Center for the Performing Arts, Indianapolis. It,however, was not on a lift. And it was in a room whose acoustics act beautifully on the sound. And now, almost 4 months later, I'm getting ready to play the Fox Theatre's 4/36 Wurlitzer. OMg excitement.
furrypeanut1 1 year ago
Nice registrations. Grande Barton indeed.
slowdog294 1 year ago
So sad to see a dying art go away as no one is playing the organ any more? Digital pianos and keyboards has taken the place of the home organ. Many home organ manufactures has went out of business as all there is left is the Lowrey organ company. Now the only organ that sells is the Hammond organ.
patsaxon 1 year ago
The golden voiced barton lives up to its name !! As a 13 year old, I played a 3/10 Barton in the Paramount Theatre..the last Barton built...(1931) I remember never letting the elevator go all the way to the top for fear it would topple the console..Great Job !!!
bartonbuster 3 years ago
Stunning performance on a stunning console. Gotta love that second touch!
Organgrinder010 4 years ago
Fine playing on this golden voiced Barton theater organ. I personally love Barton theater organs and this one is one of the greatest.Thanks Cletus
diaphone32 4 years ago
Nice playing, Cletus. Man, that is a really nice sounding Barton. That Post Horn gets out on those 2nd touch riffs on the accompaniment!!!!
wurli815 4 years ago
Nice job! Thoughtfully played, with a great little demonstration of bridging thrown in. That organ sure is a hot box, no? Keep 'em coming!
WillardPugh 4 years ago
what! no white gloves? It's just not the same. Anywho....good job Clet!
toestud 4 years ago