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March 19th, 2010 at 9:21 am
Terrific – really …
Terrific – really brings out the goosebumps. Thanks for sharing this experience. P.S. Love the song, “Drums in My Heart” a rarely heard song by Youmans that Nelson Eddy popularized on his radio show in the 40’s.
March 19th, 2010 at 9:21 am
well done and well …
well done and well played – i used to get to hear a morton down in Austin Texas at Pizza and Pipes (I think) back when I was in university.
March 19th, 2010 at 9:21 am
I was there today …
I was there today to see Tim Burton’s Nightmare before Christmas and after the show I was rubbing my hot little body all over that Organ. It made me feel soooo sexy. I wish you were there!!!
March 19th, 2010 at 9:21 am
Chills.
Chills.
March 19th, 2010 at 9:21 am
Awesome performance …
Awesome performance! That organ sounds absolutely brilliant. A wonderful restoration job to be sure.
March 19th, 2010 at 9:21 am
LOVE IT thanks
LOVE IT thanks
March 19th, 2010 at 9:21 am
BRAVO! And this is …
BRAVO! And this is so close to me! I HAVE to see it now.
March 19th, 2010 at 9:21 am
Only one word fits. …
Only one word fits….Great. Thanks…keep him on here – please.
March 19th, 2010 at 9:21 am
Ralph is truly one …
Ralph is truly one of the greatest. Only wish I could play like him. He really knows how to handle that instrument to get the most from it. Thanks for the post.
March 19th, 2010 at 9:21 am
Wonderful sounding …
Wonderful sounding instrument — I’d love to play it sometime –
March 19th, 2010 at 9:21 am
This is superb, wow …
This is superb, wow !! I have always wanted to see one of these wonderful old Pipe Organs rise from the bowels of the Theatre. Thank you so much for posting this to YouTube, the sound is terrific and the talent is unmistakeable.
March 19th, 2010 at 9:21 am
It must be SCARRY …
It must be SCARRY to play that organ AS THE ENTIRE CONSOLE SHAKES WHEN IT RISES!! LOL!!
March 19th, 2010 at 9:21 am
Ralph, you just …
Ralph, you just blow me away with your playing. Blow some more please. Hazel x
March 19th, 2010 at 9:21 am
BIG congratulations …
BIG congratulations to all of those in GSTOS! This is a wonderful accomplishment for them, and a triumph for the theatre organ world as a whole! I hope the thunderous sounds of this wonderful Morton are enjoyed by many, many people for a very long time to come!
March 19th, 2010 at 9:21 am
DrkOne,
I am a VCU …
DrkOne,
I am a VCU alumni with fond memories of The Byrd, The Mosque and The Carpenter Center. And it was those experiences that led me to the Loew’s Jersey, where I was lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time with my trusty little Panasonic camcorder.
March 19th, 2010 at 9:21 am
Wow. I wish there …
Wow. I wish there were more organs in places like the Wirlitzer and the Morton. Thanks for the video response!
March 19th, 2010 at 9:21 am
WOW!
WOW!
March 19th, 2010 at 9:21 am
Yet another reason …
Yet another reason to keep going to this marvelous theater!
March 19th, 2010 at 9:21 am
The first song is ” …
The first song is “Drums In My Heart”. It is from the 1932 Vincent Youmans Broadway flop “Through The Years”….. sad because the show had a beautiful score . It was recorded by Leo Reisman on Victor. I have the 78 and will have to dig it out some time. The Second song is “You” and it is from 1934.
March 19th, 2010 at 9:21 am
It occurred to me …
It occurred to me that I have been whistling this tune everywhere I go (since I keep playing this clip over and over), but I haven’t got a clue as to its title. Does anyone know what the title of this song is?
Ralph, you are a master of the theatre organ. I was there at the Loew’s Jersey for “The Jazz Singer” and heard your entire mini-concert. I was in heaven. The organ is like velvet brocade (very rich and luxurious sounding yet never strident) and you play it perfectly.
March 19th, 2010 at 9:21 am
Corrections (from …
Corrections (from video’s creator)
- Bob Martin is the person being recognized at the start of the speaker’s intro
- The name of the society is “Garden State Theatre Organ Society”
- This is a Robert Morton Wonder Morton Organ
March 19th, 2010 at 9:21 am
What a swell …
What a swell performance. Nice going Ralph, Bob and all others connected. It’s the cleanest sounding and best quality video so far on Youtube…Congrats!! More please.
Don Hayek
March 19th, 2010 at 9:21 am
Great playing by …
Great playing by Ralph Ringstad once again. He is a dear friend and one of an organist. Thank you Bob Balfour for this wonderful gift and for all the hard work the crew has done and especially to my friends Bob and Cathy Martin and all of GSTOS. I love you all! Greg Owen
March 19th, 2010 at 9:21 am
This is a genuine …
This is a genuine miracle to get this historic organ back in operation. Many thanks to Bob Martin and all the others who have been involved with the installation.
March 19th, 2010 at 9:21 am
Fabulous! Already, …
Fabulous! Already, I’m making mental travel wish-list plans… My GF’s parents live in Jersey