Phil Kelsall at the Blackpool Tower Wurlitzer organ
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@Mrphilharmonic8 ай бұрын
Start tempo = 200 BPM. Middle tempo = 200 BPM. End tempo= 200 BPM!!! Unbelievable. A human metronome!! Even with this ‘tricks’ of shuffling manuals. Phil was just incredible. And a heck of a nice fella too. I met him whilst doing a summer season at the BTB, and he was so helpful and personable. A sign of not just a true great, but a legend!
@PinkPanther49587 ай бұрын
i love how he bounces to keep his mental tempo going
@tenthreeleader14 жыл бұрын
Good Lord, what a tremendous piece of musicianship. I just marvel at Phil Kelsall. Thank you for the post!
@1952emirates13 жыл бұрын
There is only one word for it FANTASTIC.
@specialkvi14 жыл бұрын
With a video camera overhead and on either side of the console, it is amazing that Phil stays "in the zone" while performing on the Wurlitzer.
@ianstewartorr84552 жыл бұрын
Wonderful greetings from Scotland 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
@rosieallan10 жыл бұрын
I am in awe. I saw a comment on here somewhere criticising Phil Kelsall's timing saying he should use a metronome. to that I say 'rubbish'. my parents were among the many dancers at the tower in the late 40's. my mother always said that a certain conductor and his dance orchestra were rather strict in there timing. these dancers are musical people too and just go with the flow of a good organist.
@Mike-kc8rl11 ай бұрын
This organ was a good purchase for the owners past and present of the Tower complex! And probably only exists today for the efforts of Reg Dixon, Ernest Broadbent and of course Phil Kelsall who put it through daily workouts? I guess i should have mentioned Ena Baga as well as she played at the Tower for the five war years! All should be commended for their craft!
@TheHonourableTeddy13 жыл бұрын
One word.....bloody fantabulous!! From 4:30 till the end is just absolutely magnificent! Non - obtrusive camera work is great als,o capturing the blur that Phil's fingers are! 11/10 all round, love it.
@robertbeacham4314 Жыл бұрын
Man, he can make that thing talk
@TheHonourableTeddy8 жыл бұрын
Oh how i just love this video... kudos to Phil & Chris, magnifico! x
@williamtyson25075 жыл бұрын
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@williamtyson25075 жыл бұрын
I’m
@xxxSTEPHENxxx15 жыл бұрын
Phil kelsall is a great player of the organ he’s been doing it for over 40 years
@dalemartinpromotions46927 жыл бұрын
Love that unique Blackpool style which is been kept alive by the very talented Phil Kelsall and his team. Great upload Chris 👍🏻
@postwar4611 жыл бұрын
Wow !!! just like the old master himself [ Reginald Dixon ] , and have realised that Phil has been principal organists at Blackpool, for almost 40 years now. Great listening, thanks for posting.
@gremlinuk196811 жыл бұрын
Thats 2 words,! ;-) bloody fantabulous!!
@HESOYAM44212 жыл бұрын
Amazing! Thanks for sharing.
@gremlinuk196810 жыл бұрын
thanks,,, ! chris ,, but it is still a great tune & playen,!!! god bless,, from ,Alister ,, portstewart northern ireland,!
@gabtes14 жыл бұрын
Where could i find the score?? :O
@execelsior99911 жыл бұрын
Wonderful stuff!!!
@1952emirates13 жыл бұрын
ONE WORD, BRILL, WHAT A GREAT PLAYER.
@danielvrolijk92722 жыл бұрын
Ah yes the original one man band :) nothing like a good wurlitzer still working. It makes me sad when these organs go. I'm more of a classical organ person I respect the organists that play these because they aren't easy to play at all.
@john1112578 жыл бұрын
the place to be
@RonN44812 жыл бұрын
This my first time seeing Phil. What amazing keyboard work! I think he could have given George Wright a run for his money.
@rosieallan10 жыл бұрын
He was. like a lot of organists, Phil Kelsall often solos on the top manual. In the clip he definitely uses the top manual.
@ambulet12 жыл бұрын
It is pretty obvious he is having way too much fun at the keyboard. Way to go Phil.
@KoKaungSetLin12 жыл бұрын
What is the technique Phil Kelsall does just into the 3rd minute where he hands bounces between manuals playing chords? What is it called? How do you do this technique too? I've been wanting to do this technique for a long time.
@comms98033 жыл бұрын
I do it carefully with much elasticity in my arms
@AnnaTheresia7811 жыл бұрын
This is cascade, cascading.
@wimvanstek81656 жыл бұрын
crawford sophia
@alanwilling112 жыл бұрын
Phew fanatastic he's the best. Is he human or from a distant planet? And the film director wasn't bad. from Natallia a Russian fan .
@praestant812 жыл бұрын
I think its a bit more for visual effect, especially when an identical registration is used for all three manuals. They like to remind us how good they really are by moving all over the console and not even break tempo to do so. Truly remarkable! My suggestion, get out the metronome and practice quick manual changes.
@SiegfriedPretsch13 жыл бұрын
I am speechless! Happy Sunday afternoon to all!
@JakeZelmore13 жыл бұрын
simply amazing!
@TheBaritoneCrooner14 жыл бұрын
Sounds to me he's also got "I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm" and "I Won't Dance" in there as well!
@elkax3014 жыл бұрын
I've seen a few versions of 12th Street Rag, this is without doubt my favourite. Hope you'll be uploading more videos of Phil and yourself in the future.
@stephenjervis26126 жыл бұрын
He’s the best that has ever been, Dixon a close second
@tonyknowles18646 жыл бұрын
I'd listen to Ernest Broadbent first before making that assumption!
@LeighWilbraham8 жыл бұрын
Absolutely brilliant in every way. 10/10. There is only one Phil Kelsall.
@MopsusHears13 жыл бұрын
Amazing!!!
@BenSrbiro10 жыл бұрын
Just can't help myself, Phil is a must in my living-room any day any time his flexibility on the keys are outstanding, I get so enthused I have to sit down and beat the hell out of my organ but don't get close to Phil's style, I love the Jazz and the Old Standards that's music you can listen to without frowning if U get my drift. So "Phil, U just give'r", we love it. Ben Biro Sr.
@eddiethefiddler7 жыл бұрын
As a result of this fantastic performance we've booked afternoon tea at the tower ballroom to hear Phil playing live!
@Mrphilharmonic12 жыл бұрын
Happy music. What a terrific sense of rhythm. Phil's tempos are spot on!
@northviewchristmasdisplayb86806 жыл бұрын
Do you have a video of him doing sweet georgie brown anywhere please. I remember having a VHS of it as a kid and was mesmerised by all the jumping around he does on it I'd love to watch it again but can't seem to track it down on KZfaq
@ThePaulHealy11 жыл бұрын
wow!
@wersiorgan10 жыл бұрын
Always
@gremlinuk196810 жыл бұрын
why not play the top keys,?
@OrganMusicYT10 жыл бұрын
I think I'm right in saying Phil always uses a metronome when playing for dancing.
@FXTSUFF4412 жыл бұрын
Incredible showmanship. I couldn't even hit the right keys if I tried playing at 10% speed.
@chrishulk16 жыл бұрын
I think he's missing a couple of keyboards there hey.
@wersiorgan10 жыл бұрын
I don't think he was use to playing the top keys!!!
@xxxSTEPHENxxx12 жыл бұрын
Hi there, can I ask what the first tune is that Phil is playing? Many thanks
@gremlinuk196810 жыл бұрын
he did play the top keys,!! sorry,!!
@gremlinuk196810 жыл бұрын
sorry he did play the top keys,,, sorry i must have drink to much whisky,,, ;-)),!
@nicklavorata16535 жыл бұрын
All it is is just random notes idk. If he knows how to play the organ at all