Its time for another Clip of the Week! 13 year old, Michael Weber, plays The Doors’-“Light My Fire” on his Farfisa Compact Organ. There will be a new clip posted next week on Wednesday.
The Analog Lab NYC-Walkthrough 8.3.12
This week we have:
SCI Prophet VS Rack
Roland CSQ 600
Juno 106
Ringing Phones…
Yamaha SY20
Farfisa M200 Vintage Digital Synthesizer
Check out this never before seen digital synth/sampler, the Farfisa M 200. I just found this on ebay, ending today, and currently rather affordable. Bid this rare piece of history up, or keep it all to yourself and get it for a steal. According to the seller, 3399rob, it even has some functionality!
Here’s the description from the auction:
Up for auction is a rare Farfisa M200 digital synthesizer. I really don’t know much about this at all. It belonged to my late father-in-law who was an accordion lover and prolific performer. I believe this was intended to be paired with a Farfisa accordion, but I don’t know for sure. I have not been able to find any information about this model on the internet. It appears to work. I connected it via midi cables to a keyboard and it did function, but I don’t have a manual or anything, so I don’t know how to test all the functions. It does include a custom bag. I do know it has not been used for quite some time, as he moved on to more modern synthesizers and arrangers for his performances. If you are interested in vintage sounds and cool equipment this might be the thing for you! Please feel free to contact me with questions and thank you for looking. Also, please feel free to contact me if you have any information about this synth that might help me find a good home for it!
Farfisa OR200 Amp on Ebay
There’s a pretty beat up looking Farfisa OR 200 Amp on ebay thanks to patrick-reed-online located in Kettering, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom. As of this posting, it’s only $25. If you’re handy at fixing things, it may be your chance to pick up a piece that doesn’t come around too often. This is from the time when amps for combo organs needed to get a lot louder to compete versus the original combo amps.
The Silent Farfisa
Hey, check out this cool video from the mid sixties of an unknown group playing a house party. This is a silent film, taken on 8mm film, but it is very cool to see the boys groovin’ and the girls dancing. I wish there was a better shot of the organ, but I am terribly happy to have found this piece of history!
A Blast from long long ago. My first band from the mid 60’s features Russ DeFilippis and John Zias on guitars,(Rickenbackers) Rich De Simone on bass.
Silent was taken from old 8mm film.
Jerry LaRosa on Farfisa organ and our dear wonderful friend the late Tony Corbiscello playing wipeout on his gold sparkle Ludwigs.
Also seen dancing my cousins Joyce Castle and Lois Schneider-Novak
Farfisa VIP 61 Video Demo
Hey, you! Have you ever heard of a Farfisa VIP 61? Well, I never did, until today. It looks to be another one of the South American models that never made it up to the states. Looks to have some pretty cool features like 3 vibrato setting and percussion envelopes.
Thanks to youtuber federicovazquezgil for uploading the video!
Farfisa Syntorchestra Video Demo
Check out this great video of the Farfisa Syntorchestra analog synthesizer from youtuber zihcster. Be sure to check out his channel for some more great videos. Now I have an un-working Syntorchestra, which is housed in a sheet metal type case. Take a look at this beauty in it’s nice wood cabinet. It must be some sort of deluxe version meant to sit on top of your console organ!
Beautiful Farfisa VIP 255 on ebay
Hey, check out this ebay auction for an awesome Farfisa VIP 255 organ. The auction ends Aug 10, 201112:00:33 PDT.
This organ looks mint, is at a decent price, and the seller is offering worldwide shipping! Here’s a video from the seller:
The Columbines Live at The Hideout in Chicago
Here I am rocking out on the Fender Contempo to my favorite song. Check out The Columbines Bandcamp to buy their record, CD, or digital downloads.
Another Great Song from Mr Padraic Brady Esq
If you have not before, please check out the fantastic youtube channel of WESSERPARAQUAT2. Here he is doing a great version of The Doors Touch Me on a Farfisa Compact Deluxe and a Fender Rhodes Bass Piano.