A collection of Christmas carols performed by organist Jonas Nordwall on the mighty Wurlitzer at Organ Grinder Portland.
UPDATED December 23, 2024 – A new Version 2, with improved audio remixed by Nathan Avakian. Presented without ads, for a seamless musical experience.
Previous Version 1 – Presented with limited commercial interruption with nostalgic ads and promos for the documentary.
Originally Broadcast December, 1983 as part of KATU-TV’s “Faces & Places”.
Original Crew
Senior Producer:
Steve Beck
Director:
Rick Taylor
Engineering Supervisor:
Roy Cooper
Technical Director:
Everett Helm
Audio:
Wes Bakken
Cameras:
John Burns
Jacquie Killen
Handheld Camera:
Keith Leighton
Floor Director:
Joe Kaleel
Lighting:
Gary Lord
Special Thanks:
Dennis Hedberg
Organ Grinder Pizza
Jonas Nordwall
Organist
Restoration
Producer/Director:
Bob Richardson
Audio Remixing (Version 1) – Bob Richardson
Audio Remixing (Version 2) – Nathan Avakian
Announcer:
Ryan Giraldi
Opening Title Music:
“Button Up Your Overcoat”
Performed by Paul Quarino
Music in Commercials:
“The Object of My Affection”
Performed by Paul Quarino
“Stayin’ Alive”
Performed by Patti Simon
“Baby, Oh Where Can You Be?”
Performed by Jack Coxon
Audio enhancement plugins (Version 1):
PS22 (Stereo Mids-Highs) and MaxBass (Stereo Bass) by Waves Audio Ltd.
Audio enhancement plugins (Version 2):
Logic Pro – Space Designer, iZotope – RX 11 and Ozone 10 Imager.
Video Enhancement and Upscaling:
Topaz Video AI by Topaz Labs, LLC.
Restoration Copyright © 2024 Diaphone Productions, LLC. and the Original Copyright Holders.
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