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Sad News about Rocco Noschese (Roconi)

I have some very sad news about Rocco; reaching a grand old age of 90 .... he passed away peacefully yesterday at his home surrounded by his family. His death comes just a few months after his lovely wife of 60 odd years passed away after a brief illness. Those of you who remember Rocco from this an...
by Mike Bracchi
27 May 2016 16:51
 
Forum: Shooting The Breeze & General Chatter
Topic: Sad News about Rocco Noschese (Roconi)
Replies: 4
Views: 2310

New Yamaha EL Organ (ELB-02)



Being exported (grey market) to European destinations for around 2000 Euros ....
by Mike Bracchi
12 May 2016 08:09
 
Forum: Yamaha Chit Chat
Topic: New Yamaha EL Organ (ELB-02)
Replies: 14
Views: 9225

Casio: Coming of Age 2016

Two new arranger keyboards from Casio .... The MZ-X300 http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab92/tiercedepicardiecouk/2016/8dcca31e-2e65-40b5-8c0b-5843340934bb_zpsth4hiubq.jpg http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab92/tiercedepicardiecouk/2016/d72cca3b-b1a6-4707-9950-c657144061f4_zpsasgnqggz.jpg The MZ-...
by Mike Bracchi
10 Apr 2016 21:44
 
Forum: Casio & Casio High-Grade Keyboard Forum
Topic: Casio: Coming of Age 2016
Replies: 11
Views: 14678

Re: Request

Hiya Ken, I'm sorry to hear about your good lady's illness - I hope that she returns to full health very soon ..... I had a shot at recording this tune a few years back ... not sure it's good enough for your daughter's wedding but you are very welcome to use it if you can't get anything better 8) ht...
by Mike Bracchi
20 Mar 2016 11:44
 
Forum: Shooting The Breeze & General Chatter
Topic: Request
Replies: 2
Views: 1694

New Lowrey Organ: The Marquee

Due for release mid 2016 ......


by Mike Bracchi
15 Mar 2016 20:59
 
Forum: Shooting The Breeze & General Chatter
Topic: New Lowrey Organ: The Marquee
Replies: 5
Views: 2653

Re: RIP Keith Emerson

Very sad .... RIP Keith.

by Mike Bracchi
12 Mar 2016 13:29
 
Forum: Shooting The Breeze & General Chatter
Topic: RIP Keith Emerson
Replies: 3
Views: 2042

Re: Space station

Wotcha John, I missed it - I had planned to take a gander but forgot all about it until it was too late - maybe next time. In the skies over Kent there are two 'geo-stationary' satellites that shine like 'diamonds' on a clear night - Im sure one of them is running out of steam cuz' I reckon it seems...
by Mike Bracchi
18 Feb 2016 12:11
 
Forum: Shooting The Breeze & General Chatter
Topic: Space station
Replies: 1
Views: 1505

Re: Audacity

Hi Roy, Can you post a screenshot of what you get so I can look into it further for you ... this is easy to do using the 'Print Scrn' button (next to Scroll Lock) on your keyboard and then open 'Paint' and press the 'clip-board' button at the top left hand side of page - once the screenshot is visib...
by Mike Bracchi
07 Feb 2016 12:00
 
Forum: Audio Recording
Topic: Audacity
Replies: 5
Views: 7576

RIP Brian Sharp

It is with great sadness that I have to announce that Brian Sharp passed away earlier today after a battle with cancer. He was 78 years old. The funeral will be for family and close friends only and has yet to be arranged. http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab92/tiercedepicardiecouk/august/b3edd1e7-...
by Mike Bracchi
20 Jan 2016 18:50
 
Forum: Shooting The Breeze & General Chatter
Topic: RIP Brian Sharp
Replies: 4
Views: 2985

Alan Haven Has Passed Away - Age 80

Alan Haven passed away on Thursday last - he had been suffering with cancer for over a year. I had the pleasure of working with Alan on many occasions in the past - he was a real gentleman and an extremely talented organist - he will be sorely missed by his family, many friends and fans - RIP Alan. ...
by Mike Bracchi
13 Jan 2016 20:14
 
Forum: Shooting The Breeze & General Chatter
Topic: Alan Haven Has Passed Away - Age 80
Replies: 3
Views: 2459

Re: You can't play this!

Nice one Andy, brought a smile to my face :)

Thanks for sharing with us .... all the best,


mike
by Mike Bracchi
28 Oct 2015 14:05
 
Forum: Shooting The Breeze & General Chatter
Topic: You can't play this!
Replies: 1
Views: 1596

Re: 2015 OKMF Christmas Video

Hiya folks, Well with the exception of the three members who have sent their music uploads for this year's Christmas video ... the response so far has been dire - yet again! Time is running out, so if anyone else is thinking of participating ... please submit your material before November the 10th. ...
by Mike Bracchi
20 Oct 2015 14:06
 
Forum: Christmas Carols & Festive Songs 2015
Topic: 2015 OKMF Christmas Video
Replies: 4
Views: 5035

Re: 2015 OKMF Christmas Video

Christmas Music Sheets ... to get you get you in the mood :wink:
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Christmas Styles for Yamaha Keyboards ...
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by Mike Bracchi
04 Oct 2015 16:29
 
Forum: Christmas Carols & Festive Songs 2015
Topic: 2015 OKMF Christmas Video
Replies: 4
Views: 5035

2015 OKMF Christmas Video

Wotcha folks, I would very much like to make an OKMF Christmas video this year to wish our visitors/guests a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year ... I envisage a 30 minute video featuring around 10 x 3 minute mp3's performed by playing members ... to start off with perhaps we should limit to one ...
by Mike Bracchi
04 Oct 2015 16:08
 
Forum: Christmas Carols & Festive Songs 2015
Topic: 2015 OKMF Christmas Video
Replies: 4
Views: 5035

Re: CAROLYN RIDDICK

Not one I can help on I'm afraid ... I don't really have any interest in 'theatre organs' and consequently, other than hearing of Carolyn Riddick, I know nothing about her or her career. A great many theatre organists at some point in their career 'crossover' into the world of electronic organs even...
by Mike Bracchi
17 Sep 2015 11:02
 
Forum: Shooting The Breeze & General Chatter
Topic: CAROLYN RIDDICK
Replies: 3
Views: 2108

Re: LOWREY

Apparently they are going to be featuring the new Lowrey Marquee at this event ....

by Mike Bracchi
11 Sep 2015 11:46
 
Forum: Shooting The Breeze & General Chatter
Topic: LOWREY
Replies: 2
Views: 1797

Re: Blocked from another forum

Hi Jørgen,

They wouldn't even let me join to experience the pleasure of being 'kicked-off' :lol: :lol:

We are very quiet and experiencing site loading issues at the moment ... but you are always very welcome here :wink:

All the best,

Mike
by Mike Bracchi
10 Sep 2015 08:39
 
Forum: Shooting The Breeze & General Chatter
Topic: Blocked from another forum
Replies: 6
Views: 2905

Re: Roland introduces the E-A7 Expandable Arranger

The Roland E-A7 is an arranger keyboard with a massive amount of features combined with a nice simple layout. The vast array of lights, buttons and knobs may seem a little worrying at first. But funnily enough it actually makes it easier. Instead of looking through hundreds of menus to find the feat...
by Mike Bracchi
08 Sep 2015 09:13
 
Forum: Roland Organ, Keyboards & Workstations
Topic: Roland introduces the E-A7 Expandable Arranger
Replies: 1
Views: 5842

Roland introduces the E-A7 Expandable Arranger

Roland introduces the E-A7 Expandable Arranger, a fully featured, versatile arranger keyboard for musicians needing professional-grade sounds and authentic backing styles. Weighing in at just under 18 pounds, this self-contained, powerful, yet compact 61-note keyboard dramatically reduces the amount...
by Mike Bracchi
08 Sep 2015 09:09
 
Forum: Roland Organ, Keyboards & Workstations
Topic: Roland introduces the E-A7 Expandable Arranger
Replies: 1
Views: 5842

The Games Up AndyG .....

http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab92/tiercedepicardiecouk/august/8ea95a31-f783-4991-80a7-6bc8fc8f8ee2_zpsz68nuyhs.jpg You bored with playing the organ and taken on a new hobby these days Andy .... or maybe you just can't sleep at night. :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :D Full Story: http://www.huf...
by Mike Bracchi
07 Sep 2015 10:59
 
Forum: Shooting The Breeze & General Chatter
Topic: The Games Up AndyG .....
Replies: 1
Views: 1633

Beatles Flavour Korg Keyboard .....

Synthesizer manufacturer Korg has released a new keyboard themed around The Beatles. https://image.ibb.co/e6ezoa/Korg_Liverpool2015.jpg The instrument, which is named The Liverpool in reference to the band's hometown, comes with the backing tracks of 100 of the Fab Four's songs built-in and is also ...
by Mike Bracchi
04 Sep 2015 13:50
 
Forum: Korg Chit Chat
Topic: Beatles Flavour Korg Keyboard .....
Replies: 1
Views: 3951

Re: TROXY

From the Troxy Wurlitzer's website ....

by Mike Bracchi
26 Aug 2015 21:55
 
Forum: Shooting The Breeze & General Chatter
Topic: TROXY
Replies: 3
Views: 1962

Re: Brian Auger Live "YES"

That should be a great evening Brian :D I was a big Julie Driscoll and Brian Auger fan in the late 60's but over the years I sort of lost touch with what he was up to ... an awesome organist for sure. I remember Driscoll & Auger's take on 'light my fire' and 'let the sunshine in' ... I wore the ...
by Mike Bracchi
23 Aug 2015 16:08
 
Forum: Shooting The Breeze & General Chatter
Topic: Brian Auger Live "YES"
Replies: 9
Views: 3571

Re: TOWER BALLROOM ORGANISTS

I believe Mark Speight is the new organist ... very fine player indeed :D

All the best,

Mike
by Mike Bracchi
14 Aug 2015 16:11
 
Forum: Shooting The Breeze & General Chatter
Topic: TOWER BALLROOM ORGANISTS
Replies: 2
Views: 1762

Re: Sir Reginald Pikedevant, extols the virtue of his organ

Another one .... only 8 views and not a single comment in 18 months!

Sigh ......
by Mike Bracchi
14 Aug 2015 15:58
 
Forum: Shooting The Breeze & General Chatter
Topic: Sir Reginald Pikedevant, extols the virtue of his organ
Replies: 5
Views: 2548

Re: Oberheim OB3 Squared - Hammond Organ clone

Hi Brian, You won't go wrong by having the Oberheim, their products are very good indeed .... an American company with it's manufacturing links with the Galantis (Viscount/GEM etc etc). As far as drawbar modules go they are all 'much of muchness' ... and when you get down to it, none of them really ...
by Mike Bracchi
14 Aug 2015 14:32
 
Forum: Shooting The Breeze & General Chatter
Topic: Oberheim OB3 Squared - Hammond Organ clone
Replies: 2
Views: 1890

Re: Use of BBCode in Posts containing Youtube Video Links

Giving me grief .... never :lol:

Thanks Brian 8)

Mike
by Mike Bracchi
13 Aug 2015 10:06
 
Forum: Music Videos Member's Choice
Topic: Use of BBCode in Posts containing Youtube Video Links
Replies: 3
Views: 7685

Use of BBCode in Posts containing Youtube Video Links

Wotcha folks, As we are now getting more members posting their music via a youtube link could I please ask that you use the BBCode to ensure the video is embedded so it can be viewed without navigating away from the boards .... this also goes for other youtube links that you share on the boards. The...
by Mike Bracchi
13 Aug 2015 02:12
 
Forum: Music Videos Member's Choice
Topic: Use of BBCode in Posts containing Youtube Video Links
Replies: 3
Views: 7685

Re: Rock Bands with renowned Hammond organists

I loved the way 'Farlowe' vanishes behind the amplifiers half way through ... probably for sit down a shot of 'glycerol' and a few puffs on a 'reliever inhaler' :lol: :lol:

Sounds like they still have what it takes though .... thanks for posting Brian :wink:

All the best,

Mik
by Mike Bracchi
12 Aug 2015 07:41
 
Forum: Shooting The Breeze & General Chatter
Topic: Rock Bands with renowned Hammond organists
Replies: 2
Views: 1638

Re: Back in the horses piddle again

Hello Pam,

I'm sorry to hear that you are still in the wars, they say these things are sent to try us :cry: I hope you are on the road to full recovery on both counts.

Take care Pam,

All the best .... Mike
by Mike Bracchi
09 Aug 2015 20:04
 
Forum: Shooting The Breeze & General Chatter
Topic: Back in the horses piddle again
Replies: 7
Views: 2765

Re: New organ arrived

Hi Tony, Congratulations on getting your new Viscount - looks like a super piece of kit ... is it a PCM sound generated instrument or one that employs Viscount's physical modelling technology? Very real sounding either way I bet 8) Looking forward to hearing you give it some 'wellie' (assuming the n...
by Mike Bracchi
02 Aug 2015 14:02
 
Forum: Shooting The Breeze & General Chatter
Topic: New organ arrived
Replies: 2
Views: 1618

Re: Playing by ear

This is what 'Google' say

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by Mike Bracchi
24 Jul 2015 18:03
 
Forum: Shooting The Breeze & General Chatter
Topic: Playing by ear
Replies: 9
Views: 3132
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