BlogHide Reblurtscontrabourdon in blurtmusic • 9 days agoDon’t have this organ music at your weddingI'm just speaking from experience and I have your best interests at heart.contrabourdon in blurtmusic • 11 days agoCHORALE PRELUDE: 'THAXTED' — Graham TwistThe hymn tune 'THAXTED' is often associated with the hymn "O God Beyond All Praising" or more importantly, the theme to JUPITER by Gustav Holst. Being such a grand tune, it's very beautiful to have…contrabourdon in blurtmusic • 11 days agoSea FeverJohn Ireland's SEA FEVER is a popular piece from the 20th century in the key of E minor. The late John Masefield, a former Poet Laureate, wrote the lyrics, which Ireland beautifully set to music.…contrabourdon in blurtmusic • 22 days agoCustom HAUPTWERK ORGAN with moving drawknobs!Recently, I was in the Southern Highlands region of NSW for my organ recital in Bowral. My former teacher, Dr. Allan Beavis OAM, recently had his Makin organ converted for use with Hauptwerk. In…contrabourdon in blurtmusic • 26 days agoMidweek Lunchtime RecitalIt has been a pleasure to once again play a lunchtime recital at St. Jude's Bowral, in the Southern Highlands of NSW. The organ has quite an extensive history which you can learn about in the links…contrabourdon in blurtmusic • last monthPRELUDE AND FUGUE IN B-FLAT — Johann AlbrechtsbergerCallum Knox recently visited Albury to give another lunchtime organ recital (video coming soon!) and I asked him if he would like to record a duet. Coincidentally, in one of his ensemble classes he…contrabourdon in blurtmusic • last monthThis is TONY LEEAnthony ('Tony') Lee is a good friend of mine for several years now and I decided to put together a "get-to-know" video about him and his musical journey. As you may know, Tony has been a committed…contrabourdon in blurtmusic • last monthPSALM 5 - Phil LehenbauerYouTube's favourite composer from the US in Florida, Phil Lehenbauer, wrote a hauntingly beautiful setting of Psalm 5 (v.1). The work is in a peculiar 5/4 time signature and is dedicated to fellow…contrabourdon in blurtmusic • 2 months agoSpooky ToccataThe Boëllmann Toccata from Suite Gothique is undoubtedly the most famous work by this French romantic composer. The suite in its entirety makes for a great recital inclusion! As separate movements…contrabourdon in blurtmusic • 2 months agoNicolas de Grigny - Récit de tierce en tailleThe Récit de tierce en taille by de Grigny is undoubtedly the most famous Tierce en taille for organ in the French baroque period. de Grigny (1672 – 1703) died young and only left behind a single…contrabourdon in blurtmusic • 2 months agoAVE MARIA - Anton BrucknerMany years ago I had the privilege of singing (and playing) the Bruckner "Tota Pulchra es" with our local Schola Cantorum in Albury. I'd very much like to get a recording of this one day but I'll…contrabourdon in blurtmusic • 2 months agoThe historic organs of BeechworthBeechworth is located in the north-east of Victoria, Australia, famous for its major growth during the gold rush days of the mid-1850s. Beechworth has a population of around 3,859. This number may…contrabourdon in blurtmusic • 2 months agoDear Lord and Father of mankind - Charles Hubert Hastings ParryThis arrangement of the famous REPTON hymn tune by Parry has been turned into “anthem style”. There are beautiful organ interludes along with opportunities for a tenor and soprano solo. Many thanks…contrabourdon in blurtmusic • 2 months agoA calm and sublime ORGAN MEDITATION | Serenity - James Michael Stevens @James Michael Stevens a prolific composer residing in Nashville, TN where he serves as the Music Department Chairman at Welch College. He has degrees from Samford University, The Southern…contrabourdon in blurtmusic • 2 months agoMr Bean Theme SongI loved Mr Bean when I was a child, and now, my kids enjoy the same episodes I enjoyed all those years ago. Who am I kidding...I still love watching Mr Bean today! The fascinating thing about the…reblurtedblurtofficial in blurt • 2 months agoBlurt HardFork 0.8 - A New ConsensusBlurt is making history, by bringing about fresh codebase changes, once again daring to step out from the norm.contrabourdon in blurtmusic • 2 months agoWalk With Me, Op. 108 - Vidas PinkeviciusNot too long ago I performed this duet virtually with Ferry Organ Music You can watch that performance here: However, on this occasion I had to opportunity to perform it live with Thomas…contrabourdon in blurtmusic • 2 months agoHow I can play two organs at the same timeToday I’m taking you down the road from the Létourneau organ at St. Matthew’s to St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. The church is slightly larger than St. Matthew’s but has a very modestly sized organ…contrabourdon in blurtmusic • 2 months agoFestive Finale - Phil LehenbauerThis piece by Phil Lehenbauer was written as the last piece of 19 that he wrote for Summer 2019 (what a tongue twister!). The Festive Finale makes a great postlude or recital piece and comes with…contrabourdon in blurtmusic • 2 months agoCome Home: Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling ft. Thomas Summerfield - Charles CallahanPlaying duets and collaborating with other musicians is very enjoyable and rewarding, but it's often difficult to get together at times. That's why a lot of duets are commonly associated with…
