The Second Time Around, Conn 653

This is Carol Jones playing The Second Time Around on the Conn 653 Theatre Organ. During the early 80s, the 653 was Conn's top of the line instrument, and Carol Jones was their top of the line artist. In my teens, I can remember going to my local Yamaha Electone dealer, which was also a Conn dealer. I saw Carol Jones play this organ, and it was inspiring. I have a special place in my heart for this instrument... It's just the way it sounds. I hope you enjoy this video, and the sound of the Conn 653 Theatre organ. Also the artist says:"No multi-tracks overdubbing or hyped sound; this is just good old fashioned organ playing."

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[paulj0557]

Where is Carol's website at BLANK dot com

you say what blank is so it doesn't get deleted by someone.

I love electronic organ music and am really puzzled at the big change to Hauptwerk. So many are talking about and converting organs, but I haven't heard anyone make a big comparison between it and the amazing tones of the 652's and 653's. I have several organs- Thomas Californian 263 & a Palace III, Wurlitzer 625t, 4500, & a 1946 model 31 w/ a big 310 rotary cabinet. Hammond S6. Digitize these!

[Sticksmateo]

@paulj0557 Regrettably, Carol Jones website no longer exists.

[Royalorgans]

Which is the better organ, the Conn 652 or the Conn653.

[Sticksmateo]

Most people are saying they like the 652 better. But, I prefer the sound of the 653.

[conimusik]

Just wanted to let you know that you can contact Carol at Carol Jones Music. She would love to hear from all of you. She has some goodies for you to check out on her new website.

[Sticksmateo]

Thanks for the info. What is the URL?

[Royalorgans]

Their is no need to convert organs. Their are alot of organist that are destroying their organ trying to make them sound like a real theater organ using theater in a box or hauptwerks. I think they are good but Conn has a great sound by itself.

[paulj0557]

Carol Jones is an accomplished organist. She did the Allen Organ series on video demonstrating the basics of console organ techniques, including registrations, foot technique etc. She was quite young when she recorded this album.

I have made this the opening video on my 2nd 100 song play list of organ music, entitled:

' Organ Tunes even Organ Haters will love! II '

Listen to the 1st 100 tunes and enjoy! -

' Organ Tunes even Organ Haters will love! '

You can listen while doing the dishes.

[Brandotuomikoski]

Im looking into buying one of these locally.

This instrument will blow any 650 out of the water. Its got that rich conn sound, but with added fun and new stops, and even more pronounced fullness of tone

The trumpet 8' on the great sounds like a classical regal pipe organ stop with no tremulants, and, for its time, is very impressive sounding

The kimball reeds are iffy and not the best, but its still got he famous conn reeds on the lower manuals!

From bach to blackpool, -most versatile organ!

[patsaxon]

I can not find her web site? Will some one please tell me how to find her web site?

[shadowthehedgehog224]

can it play classical organ music, like bach?

[MrD365]

I bought a Conn 653 from Organ Stop Sales. It is a great instrument, however, it is tempermental. I have had it serviced twice in the past two years. It is a great sound though.

[Royalorgans]

Can you upload some more videos of you carol playing the 653 organ. I like how it sounds.