Sharing Top Notch, Reference Music Links.....

[Nick B]

Dream On cover.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvCq6-zWw7M

cheers

steve

Thanks, Steve. Very nice and I found 14 albums on Roon 👍

[steve]

Here is one I have found, the instruments sound just so live, natural. Such a variety of instruments
to check one's system. Dvorak.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_tPb4JFgmw

cheers

steve

[Nick B]

Here is one I have found, the instruments sound just so live, natural. Such a variety of instruments
to check one's system. Dvorak.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_tPb4JFgmw

cheers

steve

Thanks, Steve. Beautifully presented by this great orchestra 🎶

[steve]

Here is a baroque selection with few instruments and  2 singers, amazing quality.
How believable is this selection? (I did not have time to listen to the entire selection.)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRXEO-v-CJ8

cheers

steve

[steve]

I may have presented this one in the past. Please forgive if I have.
A pipe organ in all its glory by Anna Lapwood, Midnight Sessions.

This will test one's system and room, be careful of the volume control. Besides the speakers,
might check for other rattles that would interfere with one's enjoyment.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwkCbm7xYR0&list=PLeR6E2TITJO-xz4C4jiXbyLgPx6CBNPtV&index=23

Cheers

steve

[Nick B]

I may have presented this one in the past. Please forgive if I have.
A pipe organ in all its glory by Anna Lapwood, Midnight Sessions.

This will test one's system and room, be careful of the volume control. Besides the speakers,
might check for other rattles that would interfere with one's enjoyment.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwkCbm7xYR0&list=PLeR6E2TITJO-xz4C4jiXbyLgPx6CBNPtV&index=23

Cheers

steve

Thanks, Steve. Have not seen that before or heard of the artist. A famous venue and beautifully performed.

[steve]

I may have presented this one in the past. Please forgive if I have.
A pipe organ in all its glory by Anna Lapwood, Midnight Sessions.

This will test one's system and room, be careful of the volume control. Besides the speakers,
might check for other rattles that would interfere with one's enjoyment.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwkCbm7xYR0&list=PLeR6E2TITJO-xz4C4jiXbyLgPx6CBNPtV&index=23

Cheers

steve

Thanks, Steve. Have not seen that before or heard of the artist. A famous venue and beautifully performed.

Your welcome Nick. For newbies, this selection really tests an audio system, actually from the highs
down through the extreme lower regions. Please be careful of the volume setting as it crescendos.
Does it really sound like a live pipe organ? Is advantageous to hear one live to feel the sheer power.

There used to be, and maybe still is a college in Bloomington/Normal, Illinois that one could obtain a
curriculum major in playing the pipe organ.

cheers

steve

[Nick B]

I may have presented this one in the past. Please forgive if I have.
A pipe organ in all its glory by Anna Lapwood, Midnight Sessions.

This will test one's system and room, be careful of the volume control. Besides the speakers,
might check for other rattles that would interfere with one's enjoyment.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwkCbm7xYR0&list=PLeR6E2TITJO-xz4C4jiXbyLgPx6CBNPtV&index=23

Cheers

steve

Thanks, Steve. Have not seen that before or heard of the artist. A famous venue and beautifully performed.

Your welcome Nick. For newbies, this selection really tests an audio system, actually from the highs
down through the extreme lower regions. For newbies, be careful of the volume setting as it crescendos.
Does it really sound like a live pipe organ? Is advantageous to hear one live to feel the sheer power.

There used to be, and maybe still is a college in Bloomington/Normal, Illinois that one could obtain a
curriculum major in playing the pipe organ.

cheers

steve

Steve,

I did a quick search and according to Google AI, here are the schools. I had no idea there would be this many.

Several universities offer degrees in organ performance, including Brigham Young University (BYU), the University of Southern California (USC), the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA), and Indiana University, among others.
Here's a more detailed look at some of these programs:

Brigham Young University (BYU):
Offers a Bachelor of Music (B.M.) degree in Organ Performance and Pedagogy, leading to a Master of Music in Performance and Pedagogy.

University of Southern California (USC):
The USC Thornton School of Music offers a Bachelor of Music in Organ Performance, a four-year program, and graduate and doctoral programs.

University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA):
Features a small, intimate undergraduate organ program with access to historic instruments and a capstone recital requirement.

Indiana University:
The Jacobs School of Music offers a broad curriculum in organ studies, including performance, literature, design, construction, and pedagogy.

Westminster Choir College:
Offers three degree programs, including Music, B.A.M., organ primary; Music Education, B.M., organ primary; and Sacred Music, M.M., organ primary.

The Juilliard School:
Known for its organ department, led by renowned organist Paul Jacobs, offering ample opportunities for solo and ensemble performances.

Baylor University:
Offers a Bachelor of Music in Organ Performance with facilities including the McClane Organ and Jones Concert Hall.

Arizona State University:
Offers a degree in Organ.
University of Michigan:
Offers a Master of Music in Organ Performance

[steve]

I may have presented this one in the past. Please forgive if I have.
A pipe organ in all its glory by Anna Lapwood, Midnight Sessions.

This will test one's system and room, be careful of the volume control. Besides the speakers,
might check for other rattles that would interfere with one's enjoyment.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwkCbm7xYR0&list=PLeR6E2TITJO-xz4C4jiXbyLgPx6CBNPtV&index=23

Cheers

steve

Thanks, Steve. Have not seen that before or heard of the artist. A famous venue and beautifully performed.

Your welcome Nick. For newbies, this selection really tests an audio system, actually from the highs
down through the extreme lower regions. For newbies, be careful of the volume setting as it crescendos.
Does it really sound like a live pipe organ? Is advantageous to hear one live to feel the sheer power.

There used to be, and maybe still is a college in Bloomington/Normal, Illinois that one could obtain a
curriculum major in playing the pipe organ.

cheers

steve

Steve,

I did a quick search and according to Google AI, here are the schools. I had no idea there would be this many.

Several universities offer degrees in organ performance, including Brigham Young University (BYU), the University of Southern California (USC), the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA), and Indiana University, among others.
Here's a more detailed look at some of these programs:

Brigham Young University (BYU):
Offers a Bachelor of Music (B.M.) degree in Organ Performance and Pedagogy, leading to a Master of Music in Performance and Pedagogy.

University of Southern California (USC):
The USC Thornton School of Music offers a Bachelor of Music in Organ Performance, a four-year program, and graduate and doctoral programs.

University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA):
Features a small, intimate undergraduate organ program with access to historic instruments and a capstone recital requirement.

Indiana University:
The Jacobs School of Music offers a broad curriculum in organ studies, including performance, literature, design, construction, and pedagogy.

Westminster Choir College:
Offers three degree programs, including Music, B.A.M., organ primary; Music Education, B.M., organ primary; and Sacred Music, M.M., organ primary.

The Juilliard School:
Known for its organ department, led by renowned organist Paul Jacobs, offering ample opportunities for solo and ensemble performances.

Baylor University:
Offers a Bachelor of Music in Organ Performance with facilities including the McClane Organ and Jones Concert Hall.

Arizona State University:
Offers a degree in Organ.
University of Michigan:
Offers a Master of Music in Organ Performance

That is an impressive list. I hope everyone has had the chance to listen to a real
live organ. So majestic.

Thanks for your time and sharing Nick.

steve

[Nick B]

You're welcome, Steve. I've heard organs played a number of times, but unfortunately not in a truly great venue.