Josh Perschbacher - Premiere
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Artist: Josh PerschbacherComposer: John Williams
Composer: Paul Dukas
Composer: Hector Berlioz
Composer: Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky
Edition: Music CD
Audio: English (Unknown)
CD Release Date: 2010-12-22
Music Label: Intent Records, LLC
Soundtracks:
- Duel of the Fates (composed by: John Williams)
- Imperial March (composed by John Williams)
- Sorcerer's Apprentice (composed by Paul Dukas)
- Francesca da Rimini, Symphonic Fantasy after Dante (composed by Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky)
- Symphonie Fantastique: Dream of a Witches Sabbath (composed by Hector Berlioz)
- 1812 Overture (composed by Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky)
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Music Review: Comments on previous reviews
Rating: 5 Stars
Some previous reviews indicated this was a poor recording with lots of "short static sounds" and "background noise".
I listened through my high end audio system, and to double check, I carefully reviewed the CD "direct/flat" using professional headphones. I heard only two clicks. The first, before the first selection starts, sounds like a transient when the record switch is pressed. The second was a small barely audible click during a quiet passage.
Background noise is common in large live buildings. Turning up Bass/Treble controls will amplify noise, especially the low rumble of the organ blowers. That's what I hear when I turn up the bass. I guess some prefer electronic organs. (their blowers are much quieter you know!) Disregard these complaints. This is a fine recording unless you mess it up with your tone controls.
There are two reasons this CD belongs in any organ audiophiles collection:
First, the Cornel Zimmer Organ is outstanding! At times, it has all the characteristics of a "Bright Baby Wanamaker". Especially the solo and chorus reeds. We rarely hear organs this good from today's builders.
Second, is the opportunity to hear complete "as written" orchestral works "Midi'fied" to use the full resources of all stops, manuals, and pedal that would be impossible with just one, or even two, organists.
The only selection I found wanting was the 1812 Overture. The finale was too muddy, and sounded like the Midi player was having a heart attack and couldn't keep up. Surprisingly, the organ chimes were not used in the grand finale. (A set of tower chimes and a cannon fired from the far end of the church would have helped)
The CD cover might imply that Mr. Perschbacher is the musician who performed these pieces. Not so. They were compiled from the orchestral score by him using computer music writing software, registered for the organ, and played via Midi. That takes a lot of work, and for this effort he deserves full credit and praise. The CD notes stating that he performed on the Wanamaker Organ is not germane to this recording. Indeed, many have been invited to play at one of three daily performances during store hours. One organist I knew bragged for years that he had played the Wanamaker Organ. He was a terrible organist. I played better using the cord method. Just so you know, I once performed on the 146 rank Longwood Gardens Organ.
Well,...... I say performed,....... actually, I played some cords and held keys so Bob Goodchild the curator, could fix a few out of tune pipes.
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