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Intro Hammond organs have been making music since 1934 and have influenced popular and classical music ever since. During the 1970s, Hammonds made numerous appearances on Top of the Pops, but were also renowned for being part of cheesy humour, in Monty Python sketches. They were the mainstay of Holiday Camp orchestras, a solidly made instrument with a unique sound... |
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Hammond Organ Hammonds were famous for the 'tonewheel generator' which produced the unique sound and 'drawbars' - a pull out plastic slider which increased or decreased the volume of the selected instrument/effect.
Associated Music In an Eighteenth Century Drawing Room A whimsical composition which sounds great when played on a Hammond organ. This was an instrumental written by Raymond Scott and performed by his quintet. It was adapted from Mozart's Piano Sonata K545 in C Major (Movement 1 Allegro). This also referred to as Sonata No. 15 or 16 depending upon the source. Jack Lawrence invented a story to fit the period and wrote the lyrics: I found an old musty book, Long lost in some far forgotten nook. In the book a faded picture, And the scent of faint perfume, Two old-fashioned lovers, In an Eighteenth Century Drawing Room. Nothing is ever new, Ever since love began, See her two eyes of blue, Flirting behind her fan. Look at his silk and lace, Isn't he debonair? And the smile on his face, Tells of the love they share. Hear their two hearts softly beat, One moment more and their lips will meet. What a sweet and charming picture, Love in glory, love in bloom, Don't you wish that we were, In an Eighteenth Century Drawing Room. Mozart's Sonata Facile - Sonata No. 16 in C Major K545. "Universally known as the 'Sonata facile (or semplice)' the relative ease of K545 has ensured that it has become the most of famous of all Mozart's piano sonatas." There are three short movements: Sonata No. 16 In C Major, K545 'Sonata Facile': I. Allegro Sonata No. 16 In C Major, K545 'Sonata Facile': II. Andante Sonata No. 16 In C Major, K545 'Sonata Facile': III. Rondo. Allegretto
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