Beer Barrel Polka

Here is the Bone Doctor doing a tune for his friend at deviantART, the Red Baroness, played on the 3/17 Mighty Conn Theatre Organ installed at Casa Todd in Rocket Town, Ridgecrest, California

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Music

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[60knightsix]

RE: slowdog294. Thank you for the benefit of your response. My Hammond organ is 52 years old and has no such issues. I did state "regardless of what organ he's playing..." meaning I've heard him on a number of organs and the clicking is there for all. Guess the felt is worn off of anything he plays. So, rather than us beating this to death, I would appreciate hearing from  Mr. Bone Doctor himself. Thanks Knightsix

[slowdog294]

@60knightsix

When you put a camera with built in microphones very close to an organ console, it not only picks up the sound coming out of the speakers, it also picks up the mechanical noises the console makes. Since most of the consoles I have played when making my videos are very old and noisy, you will hear clicks and bangs, etc. Also, I am a bass player who also plays acoustic piano and have heavy hands, especially when I am getting into the groove. That is the source of the noise.

[60knightsix]

I don't know what it is about this gentleman, but regardless of what organ he's playing, he generates a very discernable 'clicking' sound with each touch of the keyboard...I'm left to conclude he needs to trim his fingernails. Knightsix.

[slowdog294]

The organ is fourty years old and the felt bushings are all worn out. That is what you are hearing, not my fingernails, which I keep trimmed short so they do NOT make noise on the keys. Since the kic was fairly close to the console, you can hear all the noises it makes.

[GregMargis]

I feel like I'm at a minor league baseball game with this music! Isn't this what they play when they drag the infield?

[anleong]

Well Done!

[xraytech2011]

stellar.



[icacot]

SIMPATICOOOOOOOOOOO BRAVO

[GooglFascists]

It could just as well be toenails as the man is playing the

bass keyboard barefoot, but FORGET IT and enjoy the

old dude's music!

[mowells]

@GregMargis MINOR league? The only difference I detect (not being any expert) is the -- well I want to say, the size of the organ. This one would not fill a ball park. I always enjoy your music, slowdog. Have a great year!

[Rolco64]

I've asked several keyboard players down through the years for songs by artists like the Doors, Animals, etc. They've all delivered beautifully, but their individual Keyboards don't have this "Real" sound. Today's most advanced electronics can't seem to come close. I wonder what it is that gives this type of Organ, this particular sound? Thanks for the awesome performance and post!

[paulj0557]

@slowdog294 Hope your year is starting out well for you.I had an idea today...what would happen if you put Conn pipes over the face of an Allen Gyrophonic? Know anyone who has ever attempted such a feat? Seems like it might be cool! What's your thoughts

(Anyone can answer, but hope to hear from the Bone Doctor too)

[1positivesoul]

Great job!

[losdiana]

That show, heard the sound of the keys! make the pace Saludos desde Argentina

[porthosw]

Really great!! Excellent!!