They talk about THE MIGHTY WURLITZERS but I reckon that the Compton Organs especially with the Mellotone are a far superior sounding organ.
@thompson37Ай бұрын
A brilliant performance, as always from Richard Hills! Question: What are the two levers / indicators in the centre of the top row of stop tabs? Air pressure indicators?
@andrewanderson504817 күн бұрын
They're the swell indicators - they represent the position of the two main swell shoes (controlled by Richard's right foot) and, therefore, how far open (or closed) the swell shutters are in front of the pipe chambers. The left hand one is for the main chamber(s) and the right is for the solo. These are the primary way - other than registration changes - to control the volume of the Wurlitzer.
@jimmymiller77Ай бұрын
Amazing. What a fantastic artist..
@peterking2794Ай бұрын
It makes me miss 'The Organist Entertains' on Tuesday evenings on BBC Radio 2.
@donnablankenhorn59052 ай бұрын
Absolutely breath taking!!
@afpseb45822 ай бұрын
19 years ago from. France discovered dancing years medley from R hills. Playing music every day now
@ritaconceicao27144 ай бұрын
Som muito bom mesmo
@dougyoung3494 ай бұрын
April 7, 2024 Mr. Hills came to our small, Northern California town that dates to the 1849 Gold Rush. He played to a crowd of about 200 an amazing assortment of music. He returned to the console for a grand Encore tune or two. Following that he responded to the group that was chanting More, More and he did this time with and amazing rendition of Tiger Rag all on an organ that he saw two days before ! To Mr. Hills, Thanks so much for the concert and signing one of the organ pipes that I am building ! And thanks to to Walt Strony who made it all happen !
@paullong2515 ай бұрын
superb...i religiously listened each friday to nigels programme...I was given a VIP pass and ticket fo the 25 anniversary of the organist entertaines held at the tower. An all star cast of superb players. featured. I met up with nigel in the ballroom during reharesals prior to the broadcast it was a thril to meet such a legend nigel ogden. Wonderful to see the great man again. Paul Long Blackpool Organist
@w270rab5 ай бұрын
I remember back in the 70s David Shepherd doing a concert at the Marsden Green Hospital on the 3/10 Compton.
@w270rab5 ай бұрын
I saw Simon at the Victoria Hall, Hanley in the early '90s playing the Conacher Concert organ there which had been rebuilt in 1988 by Hill, Norman & Beard. Does he only play cinema organs these days?
@samwestwell59825 ай бұрын
A rich clear sound with plenty of depth, perfect, thank you.
@ECsponger26 ай бұрын
7:16 time to 7:33 is amazing. I can't believe this sound here! Impeccable!
@davidcarson44216 ай бұрын
This is best video I have seen that clearly shows the difference between playing an organ and playing a piano.
@gary17058 ай бұрын
Well done that man👍👍 listening from Melbourne Australia🐻🦘🦘
@thomasyatron31189 ай бұрын
Is there any other videos available from this concert by chance? Thank you
@glentyan25059 ай бұрын
He must be AI generated, that was unbelievable and how his fingers stand up to that pounding.
@sebastiaodoamaralcamposjun81459 ай бұрын
MARAVILHOSO!!!
@petermintunmusic9 ай бұрын
This is brilliant in ever way.
@laro100210 ай бұрын
Really enjoyed that - Great performance - great variation in registrations throughout which keeps it interesting - plus accuracy of the notes is clear and concises. It’s also great that the sound isn’t too dry - makes for a very pleasurable listen! Well done.
@mj696210 ай бұрын
Why sped up?
@MmpRail8 ай бұрын
It isn’t.
@ianlacey832310 ай бұрын
How does he do that ? Like watching a video on fast forward 😊
@trainiacvideos38329 ай бұрын
It's years and years of practice. Self taught organist and doesn't use music. It's all in the mind.
@richardwatts945910 ай бұрын
Fabulous playing as ever
@donbehrendt287111 ай бұрын
So much great talent as usual from Phil Kelsall
@rogerunderwoodvideo Жыл бұрын
Brilliant
@MartinSlidelMusic Жыл бұрын
Awesome.
@stevedevlin3739 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic
@rrnsalesswenson9011 Жыл бұрын
Bet the trems & tibias don't get this kind of workout at Sunday Mass 😀
@wa1ufo Жыл бұрын
Great!
@user-ot4ko3fv1m Жыл бұрын
What a beautiful arrangement....I truly like this song. Great player on the Wurlitzer.
@Wanamaker1946 Жыл бұрын
He plays exquisitely…….as if singing it in his head he takes the mechanical sound out of the machine. So smooth, and clear, he rates up there with Mike Reed now deceased.
@williamdewarrenne5848 Жыл бұрын
i saw Simon at Harworth OE,nearly 30 years ago, he played 'The Thieving Magpie', and got a standing ovation.
@DaveGivensGivens Жыл бұрын
Wow! Another Millennial who "gets it!"
@Wanamaker1946 Жыл бұрын
George Wright II
@davidspencer734 Жыл бұрын
Glad that the carpets in the tower ballroom are now totally clear of the dance floor so that the acoustics are has they where
@davidspencer734 Жыл бұрын
I wish he had played the tower ballroom wurlitzer alot more
@MrDjtris Жыл бұрын
Wonderful 😊
@gerrymarian1762 Жыл бұрын
Good morning Richard., I am a professional theater organist in St. Louis , Mo. USA. I would truly appreciate if you could send me a copy of “THEATERLAND “. Here is my gmail : gerardmmarian@ gmail.com. Thank you so much ; Gerry Marian
@jonathankleefield5520 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for providing this superb example of the incredible talent of Richard Hills, and the beautiful installation at the Troxy. My wife and I had the pleasure of hearing Richard at the Troxy in 2017, and the present video’s high quality allows us to better savor those wonderful memories. As an amateur organist, it’s always a treat to watch Richard play, with the frequent piston changes flowing smoothly and seemingly effortlessly under his command. We look forward to his performance this summer at the Sanfilippo Estate.
@poplarboydavid Жыл бұрын
I appreciated that lift up! 🎶 ❤️
@britishcomposers Жыл бұрын
It is as though Quentin Maclean has come back! Richard Hills is more than capable, yet understands measure and phrasing, which gives further extension toward the huge palette that an instrument such as this can give. Not from any mere random selection was he was expressly chosen to perform at the Royal Albert Hall Father Willis organ in a special Sunday afternoon recital a decade ago. A pity we can't get to hear the Compton 'in-concert' at the Hammersmith Gaumont (Odeon/Apollo venue) beyond the one short clip that was uploaded some years ago with Richard at the keys.
@johnloud5673 Жыл бұрын
Yes, it's not just the technical ability that is dazzling, but rather the imagination in regstration, counter melody and phrasing, orchestration really. He can show off a large instrument so well .
@britishcomposers Жыл бұрын
@@johnloud5673 He is also the only organist that has taken on some of the complex works that the late and utterly brilliant orchestrator, William Davies used to perform. His masterpiece was the 'Variations On BBC' - a test piece that was aired in experimental simulcast stereo in 1960 from the Trocadero Elephant & Castle on this very instrument at its last concert before the theatre closed for the very last time. It was aired between VHF 405-line television broadcast on one stereo channel and VHF radio broadcast on the other. The recording was released on an LP many years later. A masterclass in technique, orchestration and playing.
@edb5956 Жыл бұрын
I anxiously await each and every video of Richard Hills I can locate on KZfaq! This is why🥰!!!
@trainiacvideos3832 Жыл бұрын
Fabulous Wurlitzer at the Troxy. Love the sound in pure Stereo. Richard Hills does a great performance and sure to be a great evening at the Troxy.
@JCZ2601NL Жыл бұрын
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@monikawojdak3037 Жыл бұрын
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@monikawojdak3037 Жыл бұрын
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@trainiacvideos3832 Жыл бұрын
Such a great performance by Simon gledhill. A fine musician and performer showcasing these fine instruments. A beautiful sound.
@quentinbellamy Жыл бұрын
MARVELLOUS! Sheer ENTERTAINMENT!
@TFTechStaff Жыл бұрын
Stupendous! thank you from Alaska!
@jacobwoods8738 Жыл бұрын
Lovely sounds and skill. Mr Wolfe really has the instrument singing in that Blackpool style I so enjoy.