laughedatbytime Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 The organist in Atlanta played a bit of the song in the top of the fourth, when Cub infielder Jonathan Villar came to the plate. Jim Deshaies, the color guy was wondering what it was, then the broadcasters went silent while it played, then Boog Sciambi, the play by play announcer, said it apparently was a song by Rush. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fridge Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 Why the f**k would you have an organist at a sports game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkrush Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 2 hours ago, Fridge said: Why the f**k would you have an organist at a sports game? North American leagues had organ players way back in the day when teams were not allowed to play original music over the PA system. When that changed, they decided to stick with the tradition of having organists. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Principled Man Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 1 hour ago, Fridge said: Why the f**k would you have an organist at a sports game? Because organists are cool! Sincerely, Keith Emerson 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytserush Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 7 hours ago, blackhawkrush said: North American leagues had organ players way back in the day when teams were not allowed to play original music over the PA system. When that changed, they decided to stick with the tradition of having organists. I really miss the hockey organists, but then again I miss the old barns over the cookie cutter "entertainment" complexes. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkrush Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 2 hours ago, ytserush said: I really miss the hockey organists, but then again I miss the old barns over the cookie cutter "entertainment" complexes. You can still hear the organ being used during hockey games, just not that often. Back in the 80s, at the old Chicago Stadium, I was always waiting for the Star Trek theme music. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytserush Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 On 4/29/2022 at 11:09 PM, blackhawkrush said: You can still hear the organ being used during hockey games, just not that often. Back in the 80s, at the old Chicago Stadium, I was always waiting for the Star Trek theme music. Not sure how many of those are real organs. The Stadium organ was one of the classics. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkrush Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 2 hours ago, ytserush said: Not sure how many of those are real organs. The Stadium organ was one of the classics. The one in Nashville has to be the real article. Today, during a break in the action, the organist went into 'Subdivisions' and then had to improvise for a minute or two because the linesman wouldn't drop the puck. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invisible airwave Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 On 5/7/2022 at 7:55 PM, ytserush said: Not sure how many of those are real organs. The Stadium organ was one of the classics. I loved hearing organs at Angel Stadium back in the 90s as a kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invisible airwave Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 On 4/29/2022 at 1:11 PM, Principled Man said: Because organists are cool! Sincerely, Keith Emerson My personal favorite, Benmont Tench, and the late Danny Federici of E Street Band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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