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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Silent Film Season is in Full Swing...
It's the spookiest time of the year, and that signals the season when horror classics from the era of silent film headline theatres once again.
From Nosferatu (1922) to The Phantom of the Opera (1925), October has many opportunities to experience these films as they were meant to be seen - on the big screen and accompanied by the mighty theatre organ! Of special note, for the first time in over a decade, the Atlanta Fox Theatre is presenting a silent film as part of the Coca-Cola Film Series. Grab your tickets today and join Ken Double on Wednesday, October 29 at 7:30 p.m. as he brings to life The Phantom of the Opera (1925) with accompaniment on the legendary "Mighty Mo" theatre organ. Mark Herman at the 4/23 Grande Page...
Having grown up with the magnificent 4/15 Grande Page at the beautiful Embassy Theatre in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Mark Herman is no stranger to the unique and thrilling sound of these incredible organs, and we're very excited for his debut performance on our 4/23 Grande Page at Stephenson High School on November 9 at 3 p.m.
Having performed hundreds of solo concerts and silent film presentations across the United States and internationally, Mark is a distinguished and in-demand musician. He received the prestigious American Theatre Organ Society’s Organist of the Year award in 2012, becoming the youngest recipient in the Society's history. 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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