Compact Disc   CD $15 (US)     Builder: Allen-Renaissance™

                  

To date, most of my recording projects have been performed on fine pipe organs. Some listeners may question my choice of an Allen Renaissance™ organ, let me explain.

Advanced digital technology has literally ‘touched’ every person’s life. I am delighted to tell you that the organ has not been overlooked with this exciting technology.

Allen’s Renaissance™ system is truly a 21st Century Digital Pipe Organ. All expected finishing and voicing controls are available, on a moment’s notice. In addition, the organist can select substitute ranks from Allen’s vast tonal libraries. For example, I selected Caville-Coll reeds in the Swell and Pedal divisions for this recording.

The sanctuary at Mountain View Presbyterian Church is typical of thousands of suburban churches. A substantial amount of carpet is present along with padded pews. The natural reverberation time is quite short. Traditionally, the sound board of the pipe organ must be—the room! Sanctuary acoustics have prevented many fine pipe organs from coming into full bloom. An exciting portion of Renaissance™ technology is the inclusion of a most convincing digital sound board known as Virtual Acoustics™. Twenty room sizes are available, I have chosen the Cathedral setting for this concert recording.

Finally, a pipe organ of the tonal size and scope of this Renaissance™ R-370 could not have been physically installed in the available space. Renaissance™ technology allows churches to have organs of majestic sound and flexibility, while still providing proper stewardship of church funds.

Naturally, the end result of this project, is the sound of the organ. I trust you will find my new musical effort both rewarding and educational.

Roger Nyquist—January, 2001         ©2001 Nyquist Productions