Why we LOVE the theatre pipe organ... "Mighty Mo" at Atlanta's Fox Theatre
The one-man band. A thrilling sound that sends chills down your spine. Mighty theatre organs are some of the most versatile musical instruments. Designed to accompany the silent films of the 1920s, they can effectively play a myriad of music styles. From Gershwin to Sousa and Stravinsky to the Beatles, there's almost nothing they can't tackle. And nothing is better for accompanying Charlie Chaplin, Laurel and Hardy, Harold Lloyd, or the other greats of silent cinema!
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These instruments were only made, with few exceptions, in the 1920s. Since that time, enthusiasts have flatly refused to let the theatre organ leave the limelight. George Wright sold millions of "HiFi" records in the 1950s that ignited a new generation of theatre organ fans, and the American Theatre Organ Society has nourished a continued commitment towards presenting great organists on great organs, hosting educational camps and programs, and offering a unique network of individuals passionate about the many aspects of the theatre organ: musical, technical, and more!
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Brett Miller Accompanies Metropolis...
It's the most popular film we feature on the big screen, and it's coming back to Marietta's Strand Theatre on Sunday, February 23 at 3 p.m. with award-winning organist Brett Miller providing the accompaniment.
As one of the youngest in a rare art form, Brett Miller is an organist, conductor, and arranger who specializes in the art of silent film accompaniment. His recent scores have been recorded with organizations such as the Eye Filmmuseum, the Friedrich-Wilhelm-Murnau Foundation, Kino Lorber Classics, and Milestone Films. He has been featured at various film festivals and has played events in conjunction with film preservationists from the Library of Congress and George Eastman House. Don't miss your chance to see this 1927 landmark film accompanied by the original Gottfried Huppertz score as performed by Brett Miller on the Mighty Allen theatre organ. Click here for tickets or additional information. The Plaza Theatre Announces Silent Film Series...
The Plaza Theatre - Atlanta's longest continuously operating independent movie theatre - has announced a partnership with ATOS Atlanta for a series of five silent films in 2025. The swashbuckling Douglas Fairbanks stars in "The Mark of Zorro" to begin the series on Thursday, February 13 at 7:30 pm, and Ken Double will provide live accompaniment on the Mighty Allen theatre organ.
Our 2025 calendar is full of great artists, exciting concerts, and memorable film presentations - check out our events page for more details. |
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