VA - Farfisa Fiesta (A Butterboy Compilation) (4 x CDs)

FARFISA

VA - Farfisa Fiesta (A Butterboy Compilation) (4 x CDs)

The Farfisa organ, a compact electronic keyboard, has had a lasting influence on the music world, especially within the rock genre. Developed in the 1960s by the Italian company Farfisa (Fabbriche Riunite di Fisarmoniche, founded in 1946 in Osimo, Italy). The company originally produced accordions before transitioning to electronic instruments. In the late 1950s, Farfisa began producing electronic organs. The first models were introduced in the early 1960s, with the Compact series debuting in 1964The Farfisa instrument quickly gained popularity among musicians for its portability, affordability, and unique sound.

The Farfisa organ emerged as a solution to the need for a more portable and cost-effective alternative to the large and expensive Hammond organs. The use of transistors enabled Farfisa to create a smaller, lighter, and more energy-efficient instrument. This made it ideal for live performances, where traditional pianos and larger organs were impractical. The Farfisa’s sound was known for its bright, reedy tones, which could easily stand out in a mix of electric guitars and drums, making it a perfect fit for rock and roll.

The Farfisa organ’s influence on music was significant. Its distinctive sound became a defining feature of the 1960s rock and psychedelic music scenes. The organ’s ability to produce a wide range of tones, from smooth and mellow to sharp and piercing, allowed musicians to experiment and create unique sounds that defined an era. The Farfisa was particularly popular in garage rock and psychedelic bands, where its quirky and sometimes eerie tones added a new dimension to the music.

Several prominent rock musicians and bands embraced the Farfisa organ, helping to cement its place in music history. Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs were among the earliest adopters, using the Farfisa on their hit “Wooly Bully” in 1965. The organ’s distinctive sound can also be heard in the music of Pink Floyd, particularly in their early work. Richard Wright, the band’s keyboardist, used the Farfisa to create the atmospheric and experimental sounds that became a signature of Pink Floyd’s music. Other notable proponents of the Farfisa organ include John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin, who played the Farfisa on tracks like “Dancing Days.” The B-52s also utilized the Farfisa to great effect, with Kate Pierson’s organ playing contributing to the band’s eccentric and retro sound.

The Farfisa organ’s introduction in the 1960s revolutionized the music world by providing a portable, affordable, and versatile instrument that could produce a wide range of sounds. Its impact on rock music, particularly in the psychedelic and garage rock genres, was significant, and its distinctive tones continue to be celebrated by musicians and fans alike. The Farfisa organ remains a symbol of the innovative spirit of the 1960s and a testament to the enduring power of music to evolve and inspire. (B)

Provided here are 78 tracks that prove the Farfisa organ in its many variations was important to the sound of many artists. Enjoy. 

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Track lists

CD01

01 Pink Floyd - Let There Be More Light 5:37

02 Eternity's Children - Rupert White 2:12

03 Abstracts - Smell Of Incense 2:35

04 Roxy Music - In Every Dream Home A Heartache 5:29

05 Master's Apprentices - Living In A Childs Dream 2:37

06 Brenton Wood - Gimme Little Sign 2:19

07 Country Joe & The Fish - Love 2:09

08 Billy Swan - I Can Help 4:01

09 Erik And The Smoke Ponies - I'll Give You More 2:03

10 Arctic Monkeys - The World's First Ever Monster Truck Front Flip 3:00

11 Grass Roots - Midnight Confessions 2:47

12 Blondie - Picture This 2:55

13 Cherry Slush - I Cannot Stop You 2:38

14 Elvis Costello - Radio, Radio 3:07

15 Strawberry Alarm Clock - Unwind With The Clock 4:13

16 Percy Sledge - You're Pouring Water On A Drowning Man 2:25

17 High Llamas - Sparkle Up 4:54

18 Steve Reich - Four Organs 15:37

19 Miranda And The Beat - I'm Not Your Baby 3:46

20 Pink Floyd - Interstellar Overdrive 16:44

CD02

21 Sam The Sham - Cheating Woman 2:49

22 American Analog Set - Diana Slowburner Ii 5:23

23 Arcs - Stay In My Corner 3:19

24 Brian Eno - Sombre Reptiles 2:25

25 David Bowie - Always Crashing In The Same Car 3:35

26 Inspiral Carpets - Seeds Of Doubt 1:52

27 Jefferson Airplane - Meadowlands 1:04

28 Mercury Rev - Mornin' Glory (Feat. Laetitia Sadier) 3:22

29 Mystery Lights - It's Alright 2:50

30 Pastels - Summer Rain 5:00

31 Led Zeppelin - Dancing Days 3:43

32 Underground Sunshine - Take Me, Break Me 11:01

33 Prince - When You Were Mine 3:47

34 The B-52's - Rock Lobster 6:51

35 Pere Ubu - On The Surface 2:35

36 Missing Links - You're Driving Me Insane 2:56

37 Miranda & The Beat - Such A Fool 2:24

38 Jerms - Not At All 2:10

39 Easybeats - Women 2:35

40 Sam The Sham & The Pharaohs - Wooly Bully 2:21

CD03

41 Percy Sledge - When A Man Loves A Woman 2:53

42 Brenton Wood - Darlin' 2:33

43 Van Der Graaf Generator - Afterwards 4:55

44 Jean Michel Jarre - Oxygene Part V 10:23

45 B-52's - Planet Claire 4:37

46 Country Joe & The Fish - Porpoise Mouth 2:51

47 Burnin' Red Ivanhoe - When I Look Into Your Eyes 3:46

48 Elvis Costello - Pump It Up 3:18

49 Small Faces - I Can't Dance With You 3:14

50 Todd Rundgren - Bang The Drum All Day 3:39

51 Smash Mouth - Can't Get Enough Of You Baby 2:31

52 Squeeze - Farfisa Beat 2:58

53 Caesars - Jerk It Out 2:49

54 Bonniwell Music Machine - Talk Me Down 1:53

54 Elton John - Your Sister Can't Twist (But She Can Rock 'n Roll) 2:41

56 Blues Project - Wake Me, Shake Me 5:19

57 Loved Ones - The Loved One 2:52

58 Strawberry Alarm Clock - Birds In My Tree 1:55

59 Blackwell - Outside 2:44

60 Pink Floyd - Atom Heart Mother Suite 23:31

CD04

61 Klaus Schulze - Floating 26:53

62 Van Der Graaf Generator - Your Time Starts Now 4:08

63 Pink Floyd - Cymbaline 4:49

64 Underground Sunshine - Don't Shut Me Out 2:45

65 Cabaret Voltaire - Just Fascination 4:07

66 Nude Party - Astral Man 5:34

67 Things To Come - Darkness 4:05

68 Van Der Graaf Generator - Man-Erg 10:22

69 Rascal Reporters - The Unfettered Way 4:07

70 Pink Floyd - Astronomy Dominé 4:15

71 Tom Waits - Rain Dogs 2:57

72 Tonbruket - Nightmusic 6:45

73 Steve Reich - Phase Patterns 16:16

74 Laetitia Sadier Source Ensemble - Undying Love For Humanity 3:51

75 Brian Eno - The Big Ship 3:03

76 Miles Davis - Right Off 26:53

77 Fela Kuti & Africa 70 - Gbagada Gbagada Gbagodo Gbogodo 9:19

78 Pink Floyd - Echoes 23:31

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