Aspiring evil mastermind? Look no further.

[Thomas Regin]

In lieu of the recent discussion in this forum on the synthesized orchestral piece played by the Chinese girl, I thought I'd mention the Mighty Würlitzer.

This has to be one of the most amazing instruments ever. It is awe-inspiring, even frightening - and a must-have for any young boy with a dream to become an eccentric, evil, diabolical, criminal mastermind. Although my wife doesn't really approve, I've already started digging the big hole in the living room where I plan to emerge, wearing my white cloak, laughing hysterically while playing strange, scary, grandiose tunes on the organ.

Here's a guy who got the playing right, but needs to work on his evil, conniving, world-domination posture:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-JrgiWDgmI

/Rex

[OneThrow]

I kept wanting to peer over the balcony to get a better view. :D (Maniacal laugh!) Good one!

Okay so you want bad, how about rousing? Wurlitzer style. Think sunny seaside holidays, on the beach, 1950's.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLb4w_JgHxM

[Thomas Regin]

Excellent! That is another side to this amazing theatre organ - probably not as ideal for people with megalomaniac ideas though! ;)

Thomas.

[Paul Russell]

I'm getting vibes of Dr Phibes
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_k1ELk4CUZAs/Rr4mvT6_B9I/AAAAAAAAAWw/ixGS0AjAO1g/s320/Phibes.jpg

[peter5992]

A couple of months ago at the historical El Capitan theatre in Hollywood / LA (right across from the Kodak Theater), just before show (Earth), there was a 20 minute live performance on a Wurlitzer - after which it vanished under the stage. Truly a wonderful experience!! Performer got a boisterous ovation.

I always liked the Monthy Pyton guy - see here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRU6tQdyYqQ (at 1:55)

[chest]

I've already started digging the big hole in the living room where I plan to emerge, wearing my white cloak, laughing hysterically while playing strange, scary, grandiose tunes on the organ.
Don't do that if you live in a flat above ground level.

[for the uninitiated UK "flat" = US "appartment"]

[Thomas Regin]

Don't do that if you live in a flat above ground level.

Yes, it does seem a bit awkward to have to knock on the door below, wearing your cloak all ready - and then they're having afternoon tea or watching the TV or something. Fortunately I live a house which makes being a criminal mastermind so much more convenient. :D

[OneThrow]

A Wurlitzer of the fairground variety. Maybe for an early prototype evil mastermind.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRR2qs9MnwQ

[Thomas Regin]

A Wurlitzer of the fairground variety. Maybe for an early prototype evil mastermind.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRR2qs9MnwQ

Ha ha ha! :D

For the evil mastermind who doesn't have the patience to learn how to play or couldn't find the time to dig the big hole in the floor.

[OneThrow]

You want scarry......? You want an evil mastermind coming up out of the floor.........?

Well wait till the lights go on.............. its a big disappointment :D Never mind you still got your Wurlitzer. Somehow I don't think the kids in the audience were too interested in the music.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gdo0N2SBeAw&feature=channel

[Thomas Regin]

LOL! What an anti-climax! It all started so well! I was expecting a cloak-wearing freak and then an ultra-conservative guy in a gray suit emerges.

The kids yelling in the background are probably complaining about their pizzas! :D

Thomas.

[interpolate]

Evil (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKKHSAE1gIs)

[Jamie Devisser]

That was fraking Awesome. Eccentric, evil, diabolical, criminal mastermind ? Must be good old George Bush's Fav instrument LOL. I want one.

[interpolate]

I wonder if EW will parody this when pricing Hollywood Strings.