John Mann At The Wurlitzer Organ
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- Опубликовано: 18 сен 2023
- The State Theatre, Kilburn, London
1 Organ Showtime
2 Sussex By The Sea
3 Quickstep Medley: I Can't Give You Anything But Love/Nobody's Sweetheart Now/I'm Sitting On Top Of The World/Five Foot Two, Eyes Of Blue/Puttin' On The Style
4 Tango Havana
5 March Lorraine
6 Jealousy
7 Intermezzo
8 Dizzy Fingers
9 Destiny Waltz
10 Somewhere A Voice Is Calling
11 Granada
12 In A Clock Store
13 The Whistler And His Dog
14 My Fair Lady Selection: I Could Have Danced All Night/Wouldn't It Be Loverly/With A Little Bit Of Luck/I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face/Get Me To The Church On Time/On The Street Where You Live
15 Sussex By The Sea
16 Organ Showtime
Hello, I don't expect you to remember me, but if you are the same John Mann that I knew when I lived in Woodingdean with my grandparents at the local grocery shop what a surprise to catch up with you after a lifetime. I am just coming up to my 80th birthday, so I am enjoying the music you are playing on the Wurlitser organ. My mother, when she was alive told me that you were a professional musician but I never thought I would get to hear you. How nice it is to at long last to achieve this.
I hope you get to see this comment, keep up the lovely music.
Like his little sailor party trick @ 2:11 to the ocean theme
An amazing walk, back in time, the Wurlitzer is undoubtedly, one of the best, musical pieces of equipment, it’s soul destroying,how they, have been fazed out.
The State had room for 4000 people waiting inside the building as well as 4004 seats, so could hold 8004, which is why it’s bigger than either of the Greens playhouses
Oh my, this is very special. John Mann brought out every feature of the wonderful organ. Such a shame it is not currently available to play.
I loved “Jealousy” for the superb registrations and sensitive playing and “The Clock Store” for demonstrating some of the toy counter. Most of all, the entire concert brought tears of joy to my eyes, triggering memories of another era.
Glad you enjoyed it.
Those toe pistons aren't original - or at least they don't appear to be to me. It's a truly superb organ, which I and my Father had the privilege and pleasure to play way, way back in the late 1960s. Such happy memories of a world that seemed much saner than is today's. Best wishes to you all. Peter A :) :) :)
I believe they date from the console’s removal to Turner’s. When it returned and was relocated off the lift, these pistons appeared.
@@jacobwoods8738 Hi Jacob. Many thanks indeed for taking the trouble to leave that very interesting comment, I had no idea that the console had ever left the building. It was still on its rotating lift on the right side of the stage when I and my Father 'played' it. Kindest regards, Peter A :) :) :)
What a treasure of a video, aside from the Wurlitzer, the history of the building is absolutely fascinating. Many thanks.
I lived in Eastbourne for over 30 years and used to go onto the pier and listen to organists. Not sure if I've seen John or not. I also remember as a young boy going to the ABC Minors shows every Saturday and watching/listening intently to the organist on the amazing Wurlitzer organ. What a gorgeous sound and still my favourite organ to listen to by a country mile! Well played, John.
Love John's playing
What a wonderful step-back in time John.
Just along the coast from you near Eastbourne. I love your music and loved your 80th at the National.
Best wishes from David.
Just great! Loved it, John!
Congratulations John you are the Mann! God bless You. I enjoyed your performance and love for organs. I love organs as well. 🖐🦵
omg amazing organist playing an amazing organ at at beautiful grand old theatre!!!
John Mann one of the best, always enjoyed him when he came to our club way back in the 70s, thank you John👏👏👏👏💕🥰
Brilliant loved it Thank You
John's skills are superb. it's always in balance... tempo/sound/intonation/chords..
The first time I saw a Worlitzer was at the the Odean Newcastle on Tyne in the 40s💕
Enjoyable
Thank you. I greatly enjoyed this!
Your Skill is amazing, The video is amazing at the history and Heritage of the organ. 18:20 is one of my favorite pieces
this is 30 years ago
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Such a shame that this organ console now sits on the floor and. I thought that listing meant no major alterations! is the lift actually still in situ? I used to love seeing the console revolve as it came up with organist playing his/her signature tune.
I love hearing John play! I was wondering when this video was filmed?
2004
I will correct John here, Kilburn wasn't the largest cinema in the UK. That title goes to Greens Playhouse in Glasgow with 4,368 seats, 364 more than Kilburn.
You certainly know your stuff!
@@Pianokeys88I must correct you, the State had 4004 seats and room for a further 4000 inside waiting for the next house, a total of 8004
@@davidneale7202 Greens Playhouse in Glasgow had a 3000-capacity ballroom above the cinema, 3 cafes with a capacity of 1400, and waiting rooms with a capacity of 1300, bringing the capacity of the building to 10,068
It was always very unreliable, nothing worse than getting half way or down when playing