Bartolomeo

Well, it's Ash Wednesday, so here's something of a sort of liturgical nature for you. An organ prelude, about 2 minutes long, once said to have been written by J.S. Bach. Modern scholars consider the attribution to Bach doubtful at best. I recorded it the other day, playing a tracker organ constructed in 1985. This particular organ is totally devoid of any electrical components other than the blower and the light on the music stand. OGG format: download now PM me if you want the MP3. Any comments welcome.

I'm 38 years old, married, three kids. I have played classical piano since "forever." I write the software inside cable modems and things for a living, since that pays better than music. I recently sold my best guitar to better concentrate on keys. I've been putting some serious effort into my piano playing again, for about two years now, and took up pipe organ at church about a year ago. Now I'm getting interested in jazz, pop, rock and trying to apply what I know from classical-land. Trying to become less of a "dots" guy, mainly. My main axe is a Mason & Hamlin "A" manufactured in 1912 and meticulously maintained since then. For those who don't know, the "A" is a 6' grand piano. I consider it at least the equal of any piano that size ever made, though the action is heavier than some. I also play a Wicks direct electric, a modest organ of about six ranks, at a nearby church. I've never owned an electronic keyboard of any kind. I'm thinking that I'll buy something more portable this fall, probably a Nord Electro. The M&H doesn't lend itself to collaboration or gigs. I've played the Electro at GC and like it; it's exactly the portable organ/piano/stage piano/effects package I'm looking for. Years ago I ran sound for a punk band. Bartolomeo