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  • 759

    The Witcher: Wild Hunt - reORGANized

    When medieval music meets orchestra and pipe organ, goosebumps are a given: At the premiere of Metroid: Organ Transplants, some attendees asked whether I could record the soundtrack of "The Witcher III" as well.

    Asked and done! Thanks to my buddy Chris, I own a live recording of the concert that was performed at the Video Game Show of the 2016 film music festival at Cracow, Poland, which served as my basis for playing along. So, without further ado, I started a live stream, in which I recorded the additional pipe organ track in his presence.

    This disc is the "post-polished result" of the live event, which — without prior listening to the actual concert — was once again a real challenge for me in terms of live improvisation and showcased the immense versatility of a pipe organ.

    • Total Run Time:85 minutes
    • Release Date:August 21st, 2022
    • CD Short Code:WPOA-WWHR

    Tracks on this disc

    • 01 Geralt of Rivia CZA, MPR 1:20
    • 02 Eredin, King of the Hunt CZA, MPR 2:22
    • 03 Commanding the Fury CZA, MPR 2:09
    • 04 Wake Up Ciri CZA, MPR 1:38
    • 05 The Wolf and the Swallow CZA, MPR 2:31
    • 06 Fate Calls CZA, MPR 1:59
    • 07 Farewell, Old Friend CZA, MPR 2:56
    • 08 Ladies of the Woods CZA, MPR 2:29
    • 09 Spikeroog CZA, MPR 3:02
    • 10 Bonny At Morn CZA, MPR 2:32
    • 11 On Thin Ice CZA, MPR 2:23
    • 12 Witch Hunters CZA, MPR 2:38
    • 13 The Tree We Sat Once CZA, MPR 2:36
    • 14 I Name Thee Dea and Embrace Thee as My Daughter CZA, MPR 1:18
    • 15 King Bran's Final Voyage CZA, MPR 2:13
    • 16 Welcome, Imlerith CZA, MPR 2:45
    • 17 The Hunt Is Coming CZA, MPR 2:05
    • 18 Kaer Morhen CZA, MPR 2:31
    • 19 Aen Seidhe CZA, MPR 3:14
    • 20 Silver For Monsters CZA, MPR 2:11
    • 21 Geralt of Rivia (Reprise) CZA, MPR 2:22
    • 22 Hearts of Stone CZA, MPR 2:56
    • 23 Mystery Man CZA, MPR 2:39
    • 24 The Temple of Lilvani CZA, MPR 2:18
    • 25 A Gifted Man Brings Gifts Galore CZA, MPR 4:07
    • 26 Blood and Wine CZA, MPR 2:58
    • 27 The Banks of the Sansretour CZA, MPR 3:56
    • 28 Fanfares and Flowers CZA, MPR 3:13
    • 29 Lady of the Lake CZA, MPR 1:12
    • 30 The Slopes of the Blessure CZA, MPR 2:17
    • 31 Beyond Hill and Dale... CZA, MPR 3:04
    • 32 The Moon Over Mount Gorgon CZA, MPR 2:05
    • 33 Tesham Mutna CZA, MPR 2:04
    • 34 Lullaby of Woe CZA, MPR 2:32
  • 836

    Metroid: Organ Transplants (DVD)

    My third orchestra+organ play-along album contains nine OC remixes by various artists, all of them in a similar style, as if the original composers would have had a silent agreement that, one day, these pieces were intended to be put together.

    The glue between all of the tracks is suggested by the album title — they're all enhanced and backed by a three-manuals French-Romantic Cavaillé-Coll pipe organ, which I added on top by playing along in two live sessions (yes, I love plays on words, hence the album title). This adds even more drama, gravity and a bunch of particular highlights.

    Since the additional pipe organ track was recorded in 7.1 surround, the original OC remixes, which served as the re-remixing basis, were also upgraded to 7.1 to fit the setup. The recording and mixing process, credits research, video material research, storybook and composition, album art, media production, etc. took about three months of spare-time work — definitely my most ambitious project so far and an interesting first contact with DAWs in general and Ardour 6 in particular.

    • Total Run Time:45 minutes
    • Release Date:January 1st, 2022
    • CD Short Code:WPOA-MOT

    Tracks on this disc

    • 01 Putting Down On Zebes CZA, PRO 2:59
    • 02 Footprints On Zebes CZA, SLI 6:36
    • 03 Kraid Begins CZA, AJI 3:17
    • 04 The Crimson Depths CZA, SDI 4:34
    • 05 Into The Green World CZA, SDI 5:41
    • 06 Beyond The Glass CZA, SDI 5:41
    • 07 Mother Brain Suite CZA, BEC 3:43
    • 08 The Galaxy Awaits CZA, NUT 3:26
    • 09 Mission Complete: Ending Suite CZA, SDI 8:33
  • 775

    Metroid: Organ Transplants (CD)

    The stereo CD version of the above DVD, without the corresponding video.

    If you just intended to enjoy the plain music, this disc is what you're looking for.

    • Total Run Time:45 minutes
    • Release Date:January 1st, 2022
    • CD Short Code:WPOA-MOT-CD

    Tracks on this disc

    • 01 Putting Down On Zebes CZA, PRO 2:59
    • 02 Footprints On Zebes CZA, SLI 6:36
    • 03 Kraid Begins CZA, AJI 3:17
    • 04 The Crimson Depths CZA, SDI 4:34
    • 05 Into The Green World CZA, SDI 5:41
    • 06 Beyond The Glass CZA, SDI 5:41
    • 07 Mother Brain Suite CZA, BEC 3:43
    • 08 The Galaxy Awaits CZA, NUT 3:26
    • 09 Mission Complete: Ending Suite CZA, SDI 8:23
  • 623

    metz-o-mix, Vol. 6

    All of those who are familiar with the series can be looking forward to a colorful potpourri:

    The album starts off with a number of short pieces for portative organ, a small and portable organ which is equipped with only a few pipes. Thus, the pieces are kept short and simple, but are still finished with a "regal" piece played on the "big brother".

    The second block consists of four pieces, which had been improvised and submitted for a charity concert that was organised by a few U.S. organists back in 2020 to benefit the NAACP, the U.S. "National Association for the Advancement of Colored People". "Go Down Moses", which belongs to the genre of "Afro-American Spirituals", was eventually chosen by the organisational committee for the virtual concert with multiple international contributors.

    Three nature-related improvisations mark the final block, of which the first one ("Tornado & Aftermath") was created upon a personal request from an organist friend of mine in search for an "organ storm for Pentecost". Encouraged by his positive response, two similar pieces then followed later, which should be considered to be modern sound paintings.

    The individual blocks are separated by single pieces, which are both affected by Western culture and try to abduct the listener into the realms of Arabian Nights — this way, every style from medieval to modern and from Orient to Occident is again being part of the show.

    • Total Run Time:79 minutes
    • Release Date:August 22nd, 2021
    • CD Short Code:WPOA-MOM6

    Tracks on this disc

    • 01 7 Stücke Für Portativ (1) CZA 1:13
    • 02 7 Stücke Für Portativ (2) CZA 0:45
    • 03 7 Stücke Für Portativ (3) CZA 1:10
    • 04 7 Stücke Für Portativ (4) CZA 1:30
    • 05 7 Stücke Für Portativ (5) CZA 2:23
    • 06 7 Stücke Für Portativ (6) CZA 1:20
    • 07 7 Stücke Für Portativ (7) CZA 0:55
    • 08 Marche Gothique CZA 2:27
    • 09 Arabian Nights Improvisation CZA 2:50
    • 10 Go Down Moses CZA 3:27
    • 11 Farewell To George CZA 1:50
    • 12 Prayer For The Floyds CZA 6:50
    • 13 Carillon-Toccata "Sleepers, Awake" CZA 15:15
    • 14 How Great Thou Art CZA 8:44
    • 15 Tornado & Aftermath CZA 11:28
    • 16 Earthquakes CZA 6:42
    • 17 Powerful Day, Peaceful Night CZA 9:50
  • 770

    Final Fantasy X in concert (CD)

    A post-processed extension of the concert with the same title, which was performed live on October 8th 2016 by the Western German Broadcast Studio Orchestra ("WDR-Funkhausorchester") together with master pianist Benyamin Nuss at the Philharmony of Cologne, Germany.

    After my discovery of this concert a few weeks ago, this symphonic video game music performance — just like the "Breath of the Pipes" album from least year — was treated to an additional pipe organ track, which again provides some additional gravity to the original experience.

    • Total Run Time:66 minutes
    • Release Date:May 4th, 2021
    • CD Short Code:WPOA-FFXIC-CD

    Tracks on this disc

    • 01 To Zanarkand CZA, WDR 3:49
    • 02 Tidus' Theme ~ Yuna's Theme CZA, WDR 7:56
    • 03 Peril CZA, WDR 2:07
    • 04 A Splendid Performance CZA, WDR 4:07
    • 05 Guadosalam ~ Seymour's Theme CZA, WDR 6:45
    • 06 Yuna's Decision CZA, WDR 3:36
    • 07 The Wedding ~ Assault CZA, WDR 3:27
    • 08 Suteki Da Ne CZA, WDR 4:45
    • 09 Servants of the Mountain CZA, WDR 4:17
    • 10 Zanarkand ~ Hymn of the Fayth CZA, WDR 7:04
    • 11 Hymn of the Fayth ~ Final Battle CZA, WDR 4:50
    • 12 Ending Theme CZA, WDR 6:22
    • 13 Encore: Peril CZA, WDR 2:36
    • 14 Encore: Those Who Fight CZA, WDR 3:44
  • 795

    Final Fantasy X in concert (DVD)

    The DVD version of the concert listed above, which contains the full video recording from the WDR broadcast agency, extended with some additional scenes recorded during the play-along session at my home Hauptwerk setup.

    This DVD, too, is equipped with two separate audio tracks featuring 5.1 surround as well as stereo sound and contains chapter cue points for easier navigation between the individual tracks.

    • Total Run Time:66 minutes
    • Release Date:May 4th, 2021
    • CD Short Code:WPOA-FFXIC-DVD

    Tracks on this disc

    • 01 To Zanarkand CZA, WDR 4:01
    • 02 Tidus' Theme ~ Yuna's Theme CZA, WDR 7:57
    • 03 Peril CZA, WDR 2:08
    • 04 A Splendid Performance CZA, WDR 4:04
    • 05 Guadosalam ~ Seymour's Theme CZA, WDR 6:49
    • 06 Yuna's Decision CZA, WDR 3:35
    • 07 The Wedding ~ Assault CZA, WDR 3:28
    • 08 Suteki Da Ne CZA, WDR 4:43
    • 09 Servants of the Mountain CZA, WDR 4:20
    • 10 Zanarkand ~ Hymn of the Fayth CZA, WDR 7:01
    • 11 Hymn of the Fayth ~ Final Battle CZA, WDR 4:51
    • 12 Ending Theme CZA, WDR 6:21
    • 13 Encore: Peril CZA, WDR 2:37
    • 14 Encore: Those Who Fight CZA, WDR 3:50
  • 688

    metz-o-mix, Vol. 5

    Just in time before Christmas, a Metz-o-Mix release also arrives for the current year. All of those who're familiar with the previous volumes most probably suspect that, again, everything is possible and permitted in a musical sense. And yet, the assortment is almost as adventurous as the crazy year 2020 itself:

    Beside some organ music classics, which are paired with highlights of movie and video game music, a few titles requested by my fan base have their grand entrance. In this case, we're speaking of traditional Japanese folk music, which was joined by additional pieces with an Asian touch in an improvisational temper. Last but not least, even the U.S. presidential election, which in the end might have bestowed a sigh of relief on many people worldwide, got its attention in the music.

    Let's hope that a bit more of normality will be restored in the upcoming year — at least the next Metz-o-Mix is going to be released for sure!

    • Total Run Time:80 minutes
    • Release Date:December 5th, 2020
    • CD Short Code:WPOA-MOM5

    Tracks on this disc

    • 01 Bach Organ Sonata, BWV 528 (II. Andante) CZA, VOL 5:30
    • 02 Bachhoven Fanfare CZA 2:50
    • 03 Plus De Variations Sur Un Noël CZA 12:20
    • 04 Temple of Time: Chant & Carillon CZA 8:38
    • 05 Friend Like Me (From Disney's "Aladdin") CZA 2:55
    • 06 The Amazon Session CZA 2:07
    • 07 Final Fantasy VII: Cid, Space Pioneer CZA 6:15
    • 08 The Orville Title Theme CZA 1:35
    • 09 The Orville Title Theme (Soft Lament) CZA 4:02
    • 10 Space Ship Battle CZA 3:18
    • 11 An Alternate Battle Intro CZA 2:30
    • 12 2020 U.S. Election Special CZA 5:40
    • 13 Red Dragon Parade CZA 3:20
    • 14 Kojo No Tsuki CZA 6:28
    • 15 Sakura CZA 5:55
    • 16 Shinkansen CZA 6:20
  • 783

    Final Fantasy reORGANized

    A handpicked selection of pieces from Square's "Final Fantasy" franchise, replayed by ear on various pipe organs.

    Following a good tradition, this disc was as well crafted as a a birthday present for my buddy Chris.

    • Total Run Time:76 minutes
    • Release Date:November 8th, 2020
    • CD Short Code:WPOA-FFR

    Tracks on this disc

    • 01 Final Fantasy VII: Opening Impro CZA 4:35
    • 02 Final Fantasy VII: The Mako Reactor Revisited CZA 7:03
    • 03 Final Fantasy VII: Aerith's Theme CZA 6:45
    • 04 Final Fantasy VII: Jenova Theme CZA 4:20
    • 05 Final Fantasy VII: Boss Theme CZA 3:40
    • 06 Final Fantasy VII: World Map CZA 3:33
    • 07 Final Fantasy VII: Minuet CZA 2:48
    • 08 Final Fantasy VII: Cid, Space Pioneer CZA 6:15
    • 09 Final Fantasy VII: Jenova Theme (Practice Version) CZA 3:03
    • 10 Final Fantasy VII: Ending Theme CZA 5:25
    • 11 Final Fantasy III/VI: Opening / Terra's Theme CZA 6:35
    • 12 Final Fantasy VI: The Medley CZA 12:21
    • 13 Final Fantasy IX: At The Southgate Border CZA 2:25
    • 14 Final Fantasy VII: Ending Theme (2015 Live Version) CZA 7:10
  • 722

    Breath of the Pipes (CD)

    A "light-weight" CD compilation of the "Breath of the Pipes" DVD, which only contains the most relaxing pieces.

    Ideal for the spa, taking a cozy bath or going to sleep.

    • Total Run Time:80 minutes
    • Release Date:September 13th, 2020
    • CD Short Code:WPOA-BOTP-CD

    Tracks on this disc

    • 01 Opening CZA 0:44
    • 02 The Sheikah Towers Appear CZA 0:41
    • 03 Sheikah Tower CZA 1:58
    • 04 Hateno Village CZA 5:48
    • 05 Great Fairy Fountain CZA 1:59
    • 06 Zora's Domain CZA 5:48
    • 07 Divine Beast Vah Ruta CZA 6:10
    • 08 Rito Village CZA 5:45
    • 09 Divine Beast Vah Medoh CZA 7:06
    • 10 Goron City CZA 4:18
    • 11 Divine Beast Vah Rudania CZA 6:12
    • 12 Gerudo Town CZA 7:13
    • 13 Encounter With Riju CZA 0:32
    • 14 Divine Beast Vah Naboris CZA 5:52
    • 15 Lurelin Village CZA 5:37
    • 16 Tarrey Town CZA 5:20
    • 17 The Final Trial CZA 6:02
    • 18 Do You Remember? CZA 0:55
    • 19 Epilogue CZA 1:49
  • 733

    Breath of the Pipes (DVD)

    Finally, I managed to get the technical stuff up and running to return to my old habit of playing along with video game soundtracks, which was not possible for some years because of hard- and software limitations. Now that this feature is working again, I thought that more than 500 YouTube subscribers would be a nice occasion to put it to a good use.

    What you can experience in this compilation is an extra "organ track", which I played and recorded in parallel while the "Legend of Zelda — Breath of the Wild" OST was playing and which was dubbed onto the OST later in a post-processing stage. This felt exactly like being part of the OST orchestra, where I would have the duty of directly contributing to the game music. Nonetheless, this had a bit of "adding even more gravity" to a score that was already perfect — and to make things even more difficult, I played along solely by ear, i.e. without any sheets. The tricky part for me, albeit I had listened to the OST many times before, was to instantaneously react to chord changes and a melody which I roughly had memorized, but not exactly note by note.

    Adapting the organ registration (i.e. selecting appropriate stops) to find a volume/dynamics level that was compatible with the orchestral part was another challenge that came on top of "just playing matching notes and/or an additional voice". While the intention was to make the organ present of course, it was always thought as an enrichment and strong foundation backbone, which should never speak over the orchestra too aggressively to achieve the impression that the organ would feel "natural", as if it would always have had its place and role in the original score right from the beginning.

    As the video already premiered on June 6th 2020, this DVD was thought as a little treat for those who couldn't make it in time and/or simply would appreciate the full surround-sound version (which YouTube cannot provide since it still supports stereo sound only). The DVD is equipped with chapter cue points for faster navigation and features both the 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo tracks.

    In remembrance of my passed-away grandmother, who would have celebrated her 100th birthday on the date of this release.

    • Total Run Time:105 minutes
    • Release Date:June 11th, 2020
    • CD Short Code:WPOA-BOTP

    Tracks on this disc

    • 01 Opening CZA 0:44
    • 02 The Sheikah Towers Appear CZA 0:41
    • 03 Sheikah Tower CZA 1:58
    • 04 Sheikah Tower Activated CZA 0:19
    • 05 Hateno Village CZA 5:48
    • 06 Great Fairy Fountain CZA 1:59
    • 07 Zora's Domain CZA 5:48
    • 08 Attack on Vah Ruta CZA 1:59
    • 09 Divine Beast Vah Ruta CZA 6:10
    • 10 Mipha and the Divine Beast CZA 2:08
    • 11 Rito Village CZA 5:45
    • 12 Attack on Vah Medoh CZA 2:46
    • 13 Divine Beast Vah Medoh CZA 7:06
    • 14 Goron City CZA 4:18
    • 15 Divine Beast Vah Rudania CZA 6:12
    • 16 Gerudo Town CZA 7:13
    • 17 Encounter With Riju CZA 0:32
    • 18 Master Kohga Battle CZA 2:13
    • 19 Attack on Vah Naboris CZA 2:49
    • 20 Divine Beast Vah Naboris CZA 5:52
    • 21 Lurelin Village CZA 5:37
    • 22 Tarrey Town CZA 5:20
    • 23 The Final Trial CZA 6:02
    • 24 Hyrule Castle CZA 4:44
    • 25 Activate! The Power of the Champions CZA 1:11
    • 26 Calamity Ganon Battle CZA 6:36
    • 27 Do You Remember? CZA 0:55
    • 28 Epilogue CZA 1:49
  • 697

    A Dedicated Hylian Organ Concerto

    An excursion through the always changing land of Hyrule, which tackles quite a number of the "Legend of Zelda" franchise episodes — this is the opportunity to literally shine for multiple organs of different traditions and styles of organ building.

    Here they can prove their great versatility to support the symphonic character of some most iconic pieces from the Zelda universe that are very well known to almost any fan.

    • Total Run Time:79 minutes
    • Release Date:June 5th, 2020
    • CD Short Code:WPOA-ADHOC

    Tracks on this disc

    • 01 The Spirits Of Light CZA 1:55
    • 02 Lake Hylia Revisited CZA 4:45
    • 03 Midna's Fi-nale / A Speedrunner's Tale CZA 16:50
    • 04 Zelda II: Temple Theme CZA 4:05
    • 05 Face Temple CZA 6:15
    • 06 Koholint Serenade CZA 8:20
    • 07 Stop Variations On Sheik's Theme CZA 5:30
    • 08 Ikana March CZA 5:04
    • 09 Oath To Order CZA 6:42
    • 10 Korok Forest Revisited CZA 4:45
    • 11 Calamity Ganon's Castle CZA 6:18
    • 12 BotW Blights Battle Theme CZA 4:25
    • 13 Zelda ALttP: Return of the Hylian King CZA 3:32
  • 720

    metz-o-mix, Vol. 4

    As usual, the fourth edition of the "Metz-o-Mix" series provides a colorful mixture of replayed and improvised pieces, too — recorded on the probably most symphonic pipe organ, which one may let speak in a living room. And since three organs of this caliber are better than one, the Mutin/Cavaillé-Coll from Notre Dame de Metz this time got prominent support by the Furtwängler & Hammer organ of the Imperial Cathedral ("Kaiserdom") at Königslutter, Germany as well as the Cavaillé-Coll organ of St. Madeleine, Paris.

    "O Fortuna" from Carl Orff's "Carmina Burana" uses this massive force of the Metz and Kaiserdom organs to literally throw a wall of sound towards the willing listener. In contrary, the Cavaillé-Coll of St. Madeleine accepts the solo challenge with "The Creation of a Divinity" and, in a philosophic manner, tries to make fractions of eternity and omnipotence comprehensible to the listener with the longest final chord ever played and a thundering tutti. A step into the same breach is done by the work of the Belgian composer Jean-Paul Verpeaux, which was created in the context of the devastating fire of April 15th 2019 at the Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris.

    As a compensation for the "teaching character", of course a few casual Jazz titles must not be missing, as well as some video game music improvisations...

    • Total Run Time:78 minutes
    • Release Date:October 27th, 2019
    • CD Short Code:WPOA-MOM4

    Tracks on this disc

    • 01 Fanfare Of Joy CZA 1:00
    • 02 Recessional Fanfare CZA 1:33
    • 03 Trompettes Pour Notre-Dame De Paris (Metz Version) JPV 3:55
    • 04 Fraser's Fanfare (By Ear) CZA 3:50
    • 05 Sortie CZA 3:10
    • 06 Toccata, Mélancholica, Heroica CZA 9:50
    • 07 Scherzo & Cantilena CZA 3:02
    • 08 O Fortuna (Double Organs Mix) CZA 5:15
    • 09 Humoresque "Pachelravelbel" CZA 2:22
    • 10 House Of The Rising Sun (Freestyle Impro) CZA 3:56
    • 11 House Of The Rising Sun (Jazzy Version) CZA 3:45
    • 12 BotW Blights Battle Theme CZA 4:25
    • 13 Midna's Fi-nale / A Speedrunner's Tale CZA 16:50
    • 14 Koholint Serenade CZA 8:20
    • 15 The Creation Of A Divinity CZA 5:55
  • 710

    Suldner Orgelimprovisationen (10.07.2018)

    Every year, summer vacation has a fixed destination: The village of Solda, located in South Tyrol — a little paradise at the "end of the world", placed amidst the high alpine region of the Ortler range.

    This place is reigned by calmness and serenity, nature and tradition — the perfect prerequisites to let the everyday stress behind, to relax and to spend some time on the bright side of life.

    The romantic pipe organ of the Catholic parish church of St. Peter & Paul supports the creative part of it with a beautifully voiced pipework, which of course has a major impact on the characteristic improvisation style of all pieces that have been created there.

    All tracks on this CD are live recordings of the improvisations being created in that place and are intended to capture a snapshot of particular ideas rather than to satisfy any quality demands.

    • Total Run Time:53 minutes
    • Release Date:June 8th, 2019
    • CD Short Code:SOI-20180710

    Tracks on this disc

    • 01 Ocarina Of Time Title Theme CZA 4:52
    • 02 Saria's Song CZA 2:39
    • 03 Lost Woods CZA 1:29
    • 04 Wind Waker Ocean Theme CZA 4:50
    • 05 Stanley's Trumpet Voluntary CZA 3:29
    • 06 Amazing Grace CZA 4:15
    • 07 How Great Thou Art CZA 7:19
    • 08 Lang's Tuba Tune On Flutes CZA 2:30
    • 09 Calamity Ganon's Castle CZA 6:40
    • 10 Suite Gothique: Introduction / Choral CZA 2:44
    • 11 Suite Gothique: Toccata Favourite Parts CZA 4:44
    • 12 Heavy Rainfall Meditation CZA 6:30
  • 620

    metz-o-mix, Vol. 3

    None of my virtual instruments so far inspired me as much as the 1903 Mutin/Cavaillé-Coll organ from Notre Dame de Metz. Improvisations and transcriptions kept flowing steadily, so numerous that another compilation could be filled almost in no time.

    Vol. 3 focuses on contrasting moods, adventurous registrations and striking chord progressions. Likewise, it combines proprietary improvisations with interpretations of pretty well-known themes, such as the Game of Thrones or Star Trek intros.

    Just like always, the more well-known pieces again were played by ear completely, with some of them being partially improvised.

    • Total Run Time:79 minutes
    • Release Date:June 1st, 2019
    • CD Short Code:WPOA-MOM3

    Tracks on this disc

    • 01 Light Of The Seven / A Game Of Thrones CZA 11:11
    • 02 Improvisation In Medieval Style CZA 5:08
    • 03 Invention For Strings And Reeds CZA 2:54
    • 04 Dialogué De Fanfare CZA 3:38
    • 05 Emperor's March CZA 6:38
    • 06 Ikana March CZA 5:04
    • 07 Soothe-You Sax CZA 4:13
    • 08 Ave Maria Improvisation CZA 2:50
    • 09 Prière Solennel CZA 5:00
    • 10 Requiem For A Bounty Hunter CZA 10:13
    • 11 The Kuiper Belt / To Boldly Go... CZA 12:12
    • 12 The First Six Trombones CZA 9:34
  • 702

    Eurasia

    Pipe organs usually can be found in churches, but they're such a versatile instrument as well when it comes to orchestral music. "Eurasia" takes this versatility to the top by crossing the border between cultures while keeping the spiritual aspect intact at the same time.

    Many pieces in Asian music are based on a five-tone scale, which creates the typical sound which we associate with the characteristic "Asian sound". That's what this compilation tries to simulate with several tracks, including the highlight of it:

    "Three Asian Doodles" is an on-spot improvisation that is completely based on the scheme of five-tone music (with a few add-ons). Also, some video game music from Japan (Final Fantasy) and some movie themes from the West (Star Trek 6 at high speed) should not be missing...

    • Total Run Time:80 minutes
    • Release Date:June 1st, 2019
    • CD Short Code:WPOA-EMEA

    Tracks on this disc

    • 01 Chinese Big Ben CZA 6:00
    • 02 Wachet Auf, Ruft Uns Die Stimme (Pentatonic Asia Impro) CZA 3:15
    • 03 Three Asian Doodles: (1) Lotos CZA 7:08
    • 04 Three Asian Doodles: (2) Koi CZA 4:35
    • 05 Three Asian Doodles: (3) Samurai CZA 3:25
    • 06 Meditation For Flutes CZA 7:55
    • 07 Face Temple CZA 6:15
    • 08 Wachet Auf, Ruft Uns Die Stimme (Snooze Button & Pipe Duster Version) CZA 10:48
    • 09 Final Fantasy VI: The Medley CZA 12:21
    • 10 Kaiserdom Speed Toccata CZA 8:50
    • 11 Poème Symphonique Improvisé CZA 5:50
    • 12 Suite Gothique: Introduction / Choral (Kaiserdom Königslutter) CZA 3:05
  • 854

    Dom Momente Live (CD)

    After two years of abstinence, time was ripe again for another session at the huge Magdeburg Cathedral main organ. Unfortunately there was no time to practice any pieces beforehand, so the "private concert with passing public" somehow turned into a more or less technical experiment:

    This album is my first disc completely recorded and mastered using surround sound material, which is available both as a CD with stereo sound and as a DVD with 5.1 surround sound! That way, a very realistic room impression can be imparted to the listener — which is definitely recommended to any proud owner of a 5.1 HomeCinema sound system.

    Since the audio was recorded live during the regular opening hours, on the one hand there was no chance to cancel any ambient noise. On the other hand, this "noise" — inquisitive children included — of course adds up to the atmosphere in the building. So the album is "live and unfiltrated" in a literal meaning (rather than just "unstrained"), including a bunch of flubbed notes...

    • Total Run Time:81 minutes
    • Release Date:June 1st, 2018
    • CD Short Code:DMD-DMLU-CD

    Tracks on this disc

    • 01 Symphonic Medley On BWV 565 CZA 9:48
    • 02 Symphonic Invention CZA 7:37
    • 03 C. S. Lang's Tuba Tune (No Tuba, But Flutes) CZA 2:40
    • 04 Jurassic Park Theme CZA 4:16
    • 05 Calamity Ganon's Castle Revisited CZA 7:08
    • 06 Cascade Kingdom & Star Trek Nemesis Medley CZA 15:46
    • 07 Deep Space Nine Title Theme CZA 5:36
    • 08 Midna's Desperate Hour / Serenade Of Water / Franz Biebl's "Ave Maria" CZA 15:47
    • 09 Nocturne "Mondschein" & Fanfare Heroica CZA 5:59
    • 10 Suite Gothique: Choral & Favourite Toccata Parts CZA 6:16
  • 853

    Dom Momente Live (DVD)

    With the DVD version of the CD album of the same name, the listener has the opportunity to enjoy the original room impression of the Magdeburg Cathedral main organ with 5.1 surround sound.

    On top, the DVD contains four extra "outtake" pieces that could not find their way onto the CD due to the limited storage space. Nonetheless, these titles are also available as stereo versions, both for download from MEGA cloud storage and for playback in a YouTube playlist.

    • Total Run Time:107 minutes
    • Release Date:June 1st, 2018
    • CD Short Code:DMD-DMLU-DVD

    Tracks on this disc

    • 01 Symphonic Medley On BWV 565 CZA 9:49
    • 02 Symphonic Invention CZA 7:39
    • 03 C. S. Lang's Tuba Tune (No Tuba, But Flutes) CZA 2:42
    • 04 Jurassic Park Theme CZA 4:18
    • 05 Calamity Ganon's Castle Revisited CZA 7:08
    • 06 Cascade Kingdom & Star Trek Nemesis Medley CZA 15:50
    • 07 Deep Space Nine Title Theme CZA 5:36
    • 08 Midna's Desperate Hour / Serenade Of Water / Franz Biebl's "Ave Maria" CZA 15:49
    • 09 Nocturne "Mondschein" & Fanfare Heroica CZA 6:00
    • 10 Suite Gothique: Choral & Favourite Toccata Parts CZA 6:18
    • 11 Flute Improvisation CZA 2:58
    • 12 Improvisation On "Grand Chœur" By Théodore Salomé CZA 4:54
    • 13 Katarinasymfonie (Dom MD) CZA 10:02
    • 14 Master Tallis' Testament / Introduction CZA 7:26
  • 747

    metz-o-mix, Vol. 2

    The symphonic character of the 1903 Mutin/Cavaillé-Coll organ (Notre Dame de Metz) was always an inspiration for further transcriptions of existing pieces as well as new improvisations — which have become so many meanwhile that they made up a complete CD of its own and thus legitimated a sequel to the "Metz-o-Mix" series.

    Vol. 2 takes the full tour from Classical to Modern, from whispering to powerful, from well-known to freely invented, from secular to sacred, from serious to cheerful — a colorful mixture, just like the title suggests.

    The more well-known pieces again were played by ear completely, with some of them being partially improvised. In doing so, the Toccata on "A Might Fortress Is Our God" — based on the lyrics and melody by Martin Luther — was created for the 500th anniversary of the Reformation.

    • Total Run Time:80 minutes
    • Release Date:April 12th, 2018
    • CD Short Code:WPOA-MOM2

    Tracks on this disc

    • 01 Beethoven's Symphony #7: Essentials & Impro CZA 5:49
    • 02 Improvisation On "Phantom of the Opera" CZA 7:25
    • 03 Zelda BotW: Calamity Ganon's Castle CZA 6:18
    • 04 Improvisation "Collingsienne" (For Peter Collings) CZA 10:42
    • 05 Star Wars: Impro "Binary Sunset - Force Theme" CZA 5:24
    • 06 Kleines Carillon CZA 1:15
    • 07 Mario Odyssey: Cascade Kingdom CZA 4:33
    • 08 Grimoaldo Macchia: Trumpet Tune For Ascension CZA 3:05
    • 09 Martin Mans: Katarinasymfonie voor Orgel CZA 9:53
    • 10 Hanns Eisler: Auferstanden aus Ruinen CZA 5:10
    • 11 Hans Ernst Krøyer: Danske Nationalsang CZA 1:20
    • 12 Jehan Alain's "Litanies": Essentials CZA 3:53
    • 13 Marche de Metz (Tour de Force) CZA 3:53
    • 14 Improvised Toccata On "A Mighty Fortress" CZA 6:35
    • 15 A Solemn Bugle CZA 4:37
  • 728

    metz-o-mix

    A blend of French romantic improvisations and symphonic video game music, reproduced on the 1903 Mutin/Cavaillé-Coll organ (Notre Dame de Metz) sample set.

    As a recommendation, it should be emphasized that the improvised piece called "Blind Improvisation Experiment" was played completely blindfolded. It's both an homage to a young organista who went completely blind meanwhile as well as a challenge to experience and control the organ as an instrument with only the senses that would remain after loosing eyesight.

    • Total Run Time:77 minutes
    • Release Date:November 3rd, 2017
    • CD Short Code:WPOA-MOM1

    Tracks on this disc

    • 01 Metz Inauguration Impro CZA 13:07
    • 02 Secret of Mana: Opening Theme CZA 2:13
    • 03 Zelda II: Temple Theme CZA 4:05
    • 04 Zelda ALttP: Return of the Hylian King CZA 3:32
    • 05 Blind Improvisation Experiment CZA 17:25
    • 06 Impro Practice Session: "Lobe den Herren" CZA 12:23
    • 07 Kleine Nachtimprovisation / Amazing Grace CZA 5:47
    • 08 Final Fantasy III/VI: Opening / Terra's Theme CZA 6:35
    • 09 Final Fantasy VII: World Map CZA 3:33
    • 10 Final Fantasy VII: Ending Theme CZA 5:25
    • 11 Suite Gothique: Introduction / Choral MAI 2:35
  • 797

    Suldner Abendkonzert

    During my 2017 summer vacation, I felt very honored to fulfill the request of Eberhard Reinstadler, carpenter and documentary filmmaker from Solda (South Tyrol, Italy), for a private little concert. Running a local business, the "Holzecke Sulden" (= Carpenter's Corner), of course he knows a number of other people from Solda, who are very accommodating...

    And thus, on a rainy evening in July, a small group of music lovers came together in a homelike atmosphere at the Old Parish Church in Solda, for whom I had the honor to improvise some gentle serenades, fitting both the weather and the late hour, after hosting a short tour of the organ.

    My sincere gratitude for their cooperation goes to the sacristan Mrs. Gapp and Rvd. Hurton, who made this event happen.

    • Total Run Time:42 minutes
    • Release Date:September 23rd, 2017
    • CD Short Code:SAK

    Tracks on this disc

    • 01 John Stanley: Trumpet Voluntary CZA 3:26
    • 02 Improvisation: Sternenhimmel über Sulden CZA 4:03
    • 03 Medley: Marcia alla turca & Tetris Theme CZA 4:53
    • 04 Nobuo Uematsu: Final Fantasy Ending Theme CZA 4:44
    • 05 Improvisation: Nachtwanderung im Zirmwald CZA 5:50
    • 06 Ocarina of Time Main Theme & Improvisation CZA 5:20
    • 07 Improvisation: Der Mond ist aufgegangen CZA 5:45
    • 08 The Rock: Introduction CZA 3:44
    • 09 Amazing Grace CZA 3:45
  • 901

    orgelmarathon

    1 day - 2 organists - 4 organs...

    There was a lot to discover and to try out on this day for my buddy Max and me: Declining the invitation of a befriended reverend to get in touch with multiple organs of different epochs and "health states" in one go would have been insane, so we simply had to take that chance!

    Most of the individual pieces are more or less an "experiment" to determine which organ is the best choice for which style — that's the reason why several tracks reappear multiple times.

    All the tracks have been recorded on the following organs:

    As a result, this CD popped out almost automatically as a "thank you" gift for Rvd. Gilg from Diesenbach/Regenstauf. And, of course, a certain musical request (Track 24) should not be left unfulfilled...

    • Total Run Time:79 minutes
    • Release Date:September 5th, 2017
    • CD Short Code:ORMA2017

    Tracks on this disc

    • 01 J. S. Bach - Präludium, c-Moll (BWV 549) MAI 2:23
    • 02 John Stanley - Trumpet Voluntary CZA 3:48
    • 03 Koji Kondo, arr. CZ - Fi's Theme & Improvisation CZA 3:31
    • 04 Siegfried Fietz - Von guten Mächten wunderbar geborgen MAI 3:42
    • 05 J. S. Bach - Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten (BWV 642) MAI 1:32
    • 06 J. H. Knecht - Lord, We Come Before Thee Now ("Vienna") CZA 1:57
    • 07 Improvisation über ein hängendes Ventil CZA 0:56
    • 08 Koji Kondo, arr. CZ - Symphonic Impro / Zelda TP / Main Theme CZA 3:03
    • 09 J. S. Bach - Präludium, c-Moll (BWV 549) MAI 2:43
    • 10 J. S. Bach - Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten (BWV 642) MAI 1:31
    • 11 Nikolaus Bruhns - Präludium, e-Moll MAI 0:48
    • 12 Siegfried Fietz - Von guten Mächten wunderbar geborgen MAI 2:48
    • 13 W. A. Mozart - "Vergeigter Mozart" (Klaviersonate No. 1, C-Dur) MAI 2:33
    • 14 Koji Kondo, arr. CZ - Prelude of Light CZA 0:24
    • 15 Koji Kondo, arr. CZ - Requiem of Spirits CZA 1:49
    • 16 Tomaso Albinoni - Adagio, g-Moll (Variationen) CZA 3:55
    • 17 John Stanley - Trumpet Voluntary CZA 1:51
    • 18 Koji Kondo, arr. CZ - Song of Storms CZA 1:05
    • 19 Koji Kondo, arr. CZ - Fi's Theme & Serenade of Water CZA 4:24
    • 20 W. A. Mozart - Marcia alla turca CZA 2:25
    • 21 Gustav Holst - I Vow To Thee, My Country (aus "Jupiter") CZA 2:44
    • 22 J. S. Bach - Präludium, c-Moll (BWV 549, Zungenvariante) MAI 2:35
    • 23 J. S. Bach - Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten (BWV 642) MAI 1:30
    • 24 Volles Werk & Zimbelstern CZA 1:38
    • 25 S. Clayton, arr. CZ - Amazing Grace (Dudelsack-Imitation) CZA 2:46
    • 26 Koji Kondo, arr. CZ - Return of the Hylian King CZA 2:34
    • 27 J. S. Bach - Präludium, c-Moll (BWV 549, Mixturplenum) MAI 2:25
    • 28 Nobuo Uematsu - Final Fantasy Ending Theme CZA 5:45
    • 29 John Williams, arr. CZ - Superman Movie Themes CZA 3:42
    • 30 Dennis McCarthy, arr. CZ - Deep Space Nine Title Theme CZA 5:56
  • 642

    Orgelträumerei

    A compilation of the probably most dreamy tunes I've played so far. Enjoy them as your bedtime music, while taking a foam bath or just when you're relaxing on your couch.

    This "lullaby compilation" is dedicated to Johanna, the little daughter of my friend and former colleague Marko.

    • Total Run Time:80 minutes
    • Release Date:October 22nd, 2016
    • CD Short Code:WPOA-OT

    Tracks on this disc

    • 01 Zelda - The Wind Waker: Intro Theme CZA 1:56
    • 02 Illusion Of Time: Tears And Sorrow CZA 4:06
    • 03 Final Fantasy VII: Aerith's Theme CZA 6:45
    • 04 The Rock: Jade CZA 4:39
    • 05 Dream Tune, Opus 1 CZA 6:29
    • 06 Dream Tune, Opus 2 CZA 4:39
    • 07 Dream Tune, Opus 3 CZA 3:13
    • 08 Dream Tune, Opus 4 CZA 4:55
    • 09 Elfenlied: Lilium CZA 1:45
    • 10 Valse Under The Stars CZA 2:15
    • 11 Final Fantasy IX: At The Southgate Border CZA 2:25
    • 12 Improvisation: Macht Hoch Die Tür CZA 7:00
    • 13 Star Trek: Romance On "First Contact" CZA 6:15
    • 14 Lord Of The Rings: Requiem For Minas Tirith CZA 15:00
    • 15 Sonata For Organ And Thunderstorm CZA 6:12
    • 16 Nearer, My God, To Thee CZA 2:14
  • 664

    Melodies From Hyrule

    "Melodies From Hyrule" takes the listener on a synthesized musical journey through the "Legend of Zelda" universe. Many scenes and fragments are based on "Ocarina of Time", which still is one of the most significant parts of the franchise.

    Though the individual tracks were already improvised in 2009, I didn't rediscover them before 2016, when I finally decided to produce a CD compilation for my friends and family. In addition, MFH is my first CD with a booklet consisting of 12 pages to illustrate each title with an in-game scene.

    • Total Run Time:56 minutes
    • Release Date:August 16th, 2016
    • CD Short Code:WPOA-MFH

    Tracks on this disc

    • 01 The Sacred Meadow CZA 3:45
    • 02 Legends To Be Told CZA 3:22
    • 03 Three Amulets CZA 7:58
    • 04 Hyrule Field CZA 5:46
    • 05 Zelda's Lullaby CZA 8:00
    • 06 The Windmill CZA 6:04
    • 07 Anthem Of Time CZA 4:39
    • 08 Forest Temple CZA 7:02
    • 09 Ganon Awaits CZA 6:27
    • 10 Farewell CZA 2:00
  • 661

    Yellowstone National Park: The Organ Suite

    The "Yellowstone National Park Organ Suite" is a completely improvised work and birthday present dedicated to my dear friend Richard from the U.S., who celebrated his 70th birthday in 2016.

    After retiring from his job as a music teacher, he now uses his time to a explore the Yellowstone National Park and to guide other people in an adventure of their lifetime. Also, he's still active in educating young students from all over the world via the "Skype in the classroom" project and introduces them to the wonders of nature that can be observed at Yellowstone.

    With a bit of luck, Richard will decide to use some of the music from this album in his presentations. For that reason, the "Yellowstone National Park Organ Suite" had been improvised in the style of a movie sound track.

    On the inside, the cover contains a selection of his most beautiful photos, where each of them shows the characteristics and great diversity of Yellowstone.

    • Total Run Time:31 minutes
    • Release Date:August 16th, 2016
    • CD Short Code:WPOA-YNPOS

    Tracks on this disc

    • 01 Yellowstone Fanfare CZA 1:03
    • 02 Fauna CZA 10:16
    • 03 Geyser Firing CZA 2:15
    • 04 Flora CZA 12:27
    • 05 Credits CZA 2:35
    • 06 Yellowstone Fanfare (Surprise Ending) CZA 0:40
    • 07 Yellowstone Fanfare (Full Organ) CZA 0:57
  • 1163

    A Link Between Organs

    A symphonic collection of improvised pieces from "The Legend of Zelda" series, played on different organs in Europe:

    • The main organ of the Magdeburg Cathedral, Germany (magenta)
    • The romantic organ of the Old Parish Church in Solda, Italy (orange)
    • The Steinmeyer organ at Martin Luther Church in Gütersloh, Germany (green)
    • The virtual Hauptwerk pipe organ in my home at Schrobenhausen, Germany (blue)
    • Total Run Time:80 minutes
    • Release Date:June 11th, 2016
    • CD Short Code:ALBO

    Tracks on this disc

    • 01 Zelda Overture And Ganon's Defeat CZA 10:01
    • 02 Song Of Storms And Ganon's Defeat CZA 8:33
    • 03 Main Theme ~ Kakariko Village ~ Zelda's Lullaby ~ Skyloft CZA 12:24
    • 04 Fight With Ganon ~ Sealed Again CZA 9:14
    • 05 Light Spirit ~ Fairy Fountain ~ Twilight Princess Finale CZA 8:12
    • 06 The Star Legend Of Zelda Wars CZA 19:50
    • 07 Majora's Mask: Deku Palace CZA 4:08
    • 08 Ocarina of Time: Song Of Storms CZA 2:29
    • 09 Ocarina of Time: Ganon's Tower CZA 5:05
  • 839

    The Interstellar Experiment

    A full-length CD compilation, played as a tribute to the film music composer Hans Zimmer. Beside some pieces that are based on his "Interstellar" OST, it contains a number of tracks that are only loosely associated with it, but belong to the same topic (space and terrestrial nature).

    Being amazed by his soundtrack, I decided to re-record some (more or less improvised) excerpts on the big Magdeburg Cathedral main organ. Some pieces were played multiple times in different versions, outlining the experimental character of the compilation.

    • Total Run Time:76 minutes
    • Release Date:June 6th, 2016
    • CD Short Code:TIE

    Tracks on this disc

    • 01 Gravity Is The 5th Dimension (WPOA) CZA 11:42
    • 02 Interstellar Vastness (WPOA) CZA 2:58
    • 03 Time Distortion (WPOA) CZA 4:40
    • 04 Space Lounge Fanfare CZA 3:24
    • 05 Lament For A Supernova CZA 4:37
    • 06 Black Hole Menace CZA 1:35
    • 07 Entering Our Solar System CZA 4:30
    • 08 Valse Under The Stars CZA 2:15
    • 09 Sonata For Organ And Thunderstorm CZA 6:12
    • 10 Gravity Is The 5th Dimension (MD, Day 1) CZA 6:19
    • 11 Interstellar Vastness (MD, Day 1) CZA 5:38
    • 12 Gravity Is The 5th Dimension (MD, Day 2) CZA 6:13
    • 13 Interstellar Vastness (MD, Day 2) CZA 8:22
    • 14 Time Distortion (MD, Day 2) CZA 6:58
  • 707

    Blue Pipes

    Excerpt from another impro/training session at the Magdeburg Cathedral, played on Feb 18, 2016. Since the air inside the cathedral was pretty cold and I had to struggle with quite a number of detuned pipe ranks, I decided for "Blue Pipes" as the CD title.

    • Total Run Time:48 minutes
    • Release Date:March 4th, 2016
    • CD Short Code:DMD-BP

    Tracks on this disc

    • 01 Essence of "Adagio In G-Minor" CZA 4:01
    • 02 Lilium CZA 1:59
    • 03 Conquest of the Paradise (Blue Medley) CZA 3:08
    • 04 Improvisation on Ilia's Theme (Blue Medley) CZA 3:50
    • 05 Blue Nocturne on "Bessa Me Mucho" (Blue Medley) CZA 2:09
    • 06 Downtown Cathedral Blue Pipes (Blue Medley) CZA 3:56
    • 07 Bowser's Castle Theme (Castle Sinfonia) CZA 6:34
    • 08 Finale From Widor's Toccata No. 5 (Castle Sinfonia) CZA 7:35
    • 09 Fanfare: "All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name" (Castle Sinfonia) CZA 3:37
    • 10 Star Wars Main Theme (Castle Sinfonia) CZA 1:45
    • 11 Also sprach Zarathustra (Castle Sinfonia) CZA 2:59
    • 12 Who Wants to Live Forever CZA 6:13
  • 666

    Advent · Weihnachten · Neujahr 2015/2016

    Made as a musical greeting for the more "contemplative" advent, Christmas and New Year's time. The tracks from 7 to 10 were recorded directly on Christmas Eve.

    As the name suggests, "Stummfilmmusik zur Weihnachtsgeschichte" (Engl. "Narrating the Nativity Story") was created as a silent movie soundtrack while the nativity story was being read. Being a part of the playlist, this video is available on my YouTube channel.

    • Total Run Time:79 minutes
    • Release Date:January 4th, 2016
    • CD Short Code:WPOA-XMAS2015

    Tracks on this disc

    • 01 Präludium "Vom Himmel hoch" CZA 1:40
    • 02 Macht hoch die Tür (Improvisation) CZA 7:00
    • 03 Lobt Gott, ihr Christen, allzugleich CZA 1:55
    • 04 Les anges dans nos campagnes (Variation) CZA 1:50
    • 05 God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (Improvisation in G-Dur) CZA 1:02
    • 06 Fanfare improvisée & Marche d'occasion CZA 6:43
    • 07 Toccata "Süßer die Glocken nie klingen" CZA 4:55
    • 08 Carol of the Bells / God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen CZA 6:22
    • 09 Stummfilmmusik zur Weihnachtsgeschichte CZA 27:00
    • 10 Weihnachtsfanfare / Christ ist geboren CZA 3:24
    • 11 Fanfare der Neujahrsverkündung CZA 3:17
    • 12 Highland Cathedral CZA 6:53
    • 13 Auld Lang Syne CZA 6:15
  • 697

    Video Game Classics reORGANized

    This CD originally was created as a birthday gift for my buddy Chris.

    Besides being the (reiterated) proof that video game music by all means has a pipe organ potential, the tracks originating from the game "Illusion of Gaia" are the result of a technical experiment:

    These have been extracted directly from the original game sound track on the SNES cartridge using various computer programs, refurbished for MIDI playback and then played back on my Hauptwerk virtual pipe organ at home with manual registration.

    The compilation is enhanced by a number of VGM (= Video Game Music) "classics" played on my own, which have been restaged on the pipe organ.

    • Total Run Time:79 minutes
    • Release Date:November 7th, 2015
    • CD Short Code:WPOA-VGCR

    Tracks on this disc

    • 01 Illusion of Time: Phantom Menace CZA 4:40
    • 02 Illusion of Time: Larai Riff CZA 6:08
    • 03 Illusion of Time: Big Boss CZA 2:20
    • 04 Illusion of Time: The Sunken Land of Mu CZA 4:33
    • 05 Illusion of Time: The Chinese Wall CZA 4:27
    • 06 Illusion of Time: Angkor Wat CZA 3:50
    • 07 Illusion of Time: Egypt Dreams CZA 5:00
    • 08 Zelda - The Wind Waker: Intro Theme CZA 1:56
    • 09 Kirby's Dream Land: Credits Theme CZA 1:35
    • 10 Super Mario Medley CZA 4:44
    • 11 Final Fantasy VII: Ending Theme (2015 Live Version) CZA 7:10
    • 12 Ocarina of Time: Main Theme CZA 5:04
    • 13 Ocarina of Time: Kokiri Forest CZA 2:27
    • 14 Ocarina of Time: Hyrule Market CZA 0:56
    • 15 A Link to the Past: Kakariko Village CZA 2:21
    • 16 Ocarina of Time: Song Of Storms CZA 2:29
    • 17 A Link to the Past: Dark World Theme CZA 7:55
    • 18 Ocarina of Time: Ganon's Tower CZA 5:05
    • 19 The Windmill CZA 6:04
  • 859

    Mayday! 2015

    "Mayday!" — meant as a pun to associate travelling the sea with May 1st. And that's for a reason:

    Until its end in the year 1990, the former German Democratic Republic (GDR) was isolated to a great extent from any western foreign countries. The freedom to travel elsewhere, an implicitness of today, was just a dream for most citizens in those days. Nevertheless, the Republic was celebrated on every May 1st, the day of action of the laboring classes, also known as "May Day".

    It is the intention of this compilation to recall the memory of these events and the past situation, since it was recorded on the main organ of the Magdeburg Cathedral exactly 25 years later, on May 1st 2015.

    This compilation associates the topic of travel, indicated by the diversified use of pieces from abroad, with the history of the GDR, of which some specific national anthems should remind. The red carnation, which is depicted on the cover in Link's hand, is most probably a symbol being stuck in the memory of many former GDR citizens.

    Apropos travelling: Whoever is familiar with the video game title "The Legend of Zelda — The Wind Waker" will be excited to make the trip...

    • Total Run Time:66 minutes
    • Release Date:May 16th, 2015
    • CD Short Code:DMD-MD2015

    Tracks on this disc

    • 01 Finnland: Kesäfanfaari CZA 2:48
    • 02 Tschechien, USA: Crockett's Theme CZA 6:51
    • 03 Deutschland: Feuerwerksmusik CZA 3:23
    • 04 Ex-DDR: Auferstanden Aus Ruinen CZA 4:36
    • 05 Ex-UdSSR: Sojus Neruschimy CZA 4:53
    • 06 Schottland: Highland Cathedral CZA 4:06
    • 07 England: Pomp And Circumstance CZA 1:38
    • 08 A Galaxy Far Away: Star Wars Theme CZA 3:01
    • 09 Final Fantasy VI: Opening Theme CZA 4:25
    • 10 The Adventure of Link: Temple Theme CZA 3:51
    • 11 Twilight Princess: Title Melody CZA 0:44
    • 12 Ocarina of Time: Goron City CZA 4:29
    • 13 Skyward Sword: Skyloft CZA 1:45
    • 14 The Wind Waker: Outset Island CZA 1:01
    • 15 A Link to the Past: Kakariko Village CZA 2:33
    • 16 Twilight Princess: Princess Zelda's Theme CZA 3:49
    • 17 A Link to the Past: Dark World Theme CZA 4:03
    • 18 Game Over & Bonus: Ganon's Tower & Chill-Out CZA 8:00
  • 789

    The Organic Planets Suite

    In the middle of the year 2015, Hauptwerk enthusiast and video game revolutionist Leo Christopherson ("Android Nim") arranged the first three movements of the orchestral suite "The Planets" by Gustav Holst for pipe organ and additional instruments.

    When he published these on the international pipe organ music forum "ContreBombarde ConcertHall" and the results were very appreciated, I encouraged him to transcribe the remaining movements as well — while being completely unaware that it would mark his grand and final legacy before he died in spring 2016.

    But his highly authentic-sounding transcription, which was brought to life on a virtual pipe organ specifically designed for that purpose, will live on at the forum and on this CD. For him I designed the CD artwork, which is available for free in German and English language.

    • Total Run Time:52 minutes
    • Release Date:May 16th, 2015
    • CD Short Code:CCH-OPS

    Tracks on this disc

    • 01 Mars, The Bringer Of War LCH 6:30
    • 02 Venus, The Bringer Of Peace LCH 9:02
    • 03 Mercury, The Winged Messenger LCH 4:07
    • 04 Jupiter, The Bringer Of Jollity LCH 8:37
    • 05 Saturn, The Bringer Of Old Age LCH 9:15
    • 06 Uranus, The Magician LCH 6:26
    • 07 Neptune, The Mystic LCH 7:52
  • 727

    WPOA: Grand Opening - Live & Organic

    A dream lasting for years has finally come true: Absolutely authentic pipe organ feeling at home! On October 18th 2014, the festive inauguration finally took place in the presence of some neighbours and friends from the local region.

    Thus, everyone was invited to "pack a hard punch" on the keys: After an introduction to the function principle of the original instrument and the implementation of its virtual counterpart, all visitors were invited to try out the organ for themselves.

    The aspiring organist and church musician Bastian Fuchs joined the party as well and, once again, I'd like to say "Thank you!" for his interest, his contribution and his beautiful evening improvisations.

    This CD has been created in memory of this event and as a "consolation" for all those who could not be with us on that day. This info page provides an overview of the background and details of the instrument.

    • Total Run Time:79 minutes
    • Release Date:March 13th, 2015
    • CD Short Code:WPOA-OPEN

    Tracks on this disc

    • 01 August Gottfried Ritter / Sonate Nr. 3, a-Moll BFU 20:40
    • 02 Joseph Reinberger / "Intermezzo" aus der Sonate Nr. 8, e-Moll BFU 5:02
    • 03 Improvisation á la Bach BFU 2:48
    • 04 Meditation BFU 10:22
    • 05 Freie Improvisation CZA 5:07
    • 06 Un-Ungarischer Tanz CZA 4:34
    • 07 Improvisation zur Nacht BFU 5:29
    • 08 Row Your Boat Impro CZA 1:19
    • 09 Freie Improvisation CKU 1:59
    • 10 The Wind Waker / Row Your Boat Impro Revisited CZA 7:44
    • 11 Elfenlied / Lilium (Impro) CZA 1:34
    • 12 Schandmaul / Willst Du (Impro) CZA 1:26
    • 13 Zelda / Dark World / Skyward Sword CZA 10:20
  • 854

    Von wegen "Ruhe im Dom"!

    There's a German phrase reading "Ruhe im Dom!" (literally: "Silence! in the cathedral"), which means that someone should shut up or end a discussion. This recording, played as a birthday recital dedicated to my father, builds upon a contrary pun on that phrase, proving that it can get real loud in there.

    On the occasion of his 65th birthday, I was lucky enough to get some playing time organized for a little "private concert", where I introduced my family to the function principle and technical basics of pipe organs in general as well as the tonal wealth of the Magdeburg Cathedral main organ.

    At the same time, while being unaware of it, this first visit of the cathedral organ should just be the prelude to recurring visits of this source of inspiration...

    • Total Run Time:79 minutes
    • Release Date:February 28th, 2015
    • CD Short Code:DMD-VWRID

    Tracks on this disc

    • 01 Fanfare Und Plenum CZA 2:30
    • 02 Birthday Voluntary CZA 3:54
    • 03 Grimoaldo Macchia's Trumpet Tune For Ascension CZA 5:16
    • 04 Zum Wohle, Herr Organist! / Happy Birthday Impro CZA 2:20
    • 05 Orgelsonate No.1, G-Moll CZA 14:15
    • 06 Superman Theme CZA 3:30
    • 07 Credits Theme From "The Mummy 3" CZA 3:57
    • 08 Moldau-Improvisation CZA 10:18
    • 09 Return Of The Hylian King CZA 2:41
    • 10 John Stanley's Trumpet Voluntary CZA 4:13
    • 11 Bach, Bond Und Bombarde CZA 9:42
    • 12 Final Fantasy VII: Ending Theme (2015 Live Version) CZA 7:10
    • 13 Hidden Bonus: Percy Whitlock Fanfare N/A 8:20
  • 790

    Suldner Orgelimprovisationen (10.07.2014)

    Every year, summer vacation has a fixed destination: The village of Solda, located in South Tyrol — a little paradise at the "end of the world", placed amidst the high alpine region of the Ortler range.

    This place is reigned by calmness and serenity, nature and tradition — the perfect prerequisites to let the everyday stress behind, to relax and to spend some time on the bright side of life.

    The romantic pipe organ of the Catholic parish church of St. Peter & Paul supports the creative part of it with a beautifully voiced pipework, which of course has a major impact on the characteristic improvisation style of all pieces that have been created there.

    All tracks on this CD are live recordings of the improvisations being created in that place and are intended to capture a snapshot of particular ideas rather than to satisfy any quality demands.

    • Total Run Time:0 minutes
    • Release Date:July 15th, 2014
    • CD Short Code:SOI-20140710

    Tracks on this disc

  • 743

    Suldner Orgelimprovisationen (07.07.2014)

    Every year, summer vacation has a fixed destination: The village of Solda, located in South Tyrol — a little paradise at the "end of the world", placed amidst the high alpine region of the Ortler range.

    This place is reigned by calmness and serenity, nature and tradition — the perfect prerequisites to let the everyday stress behind, to relax and to spend some time on the bright side of life.

    The romantic pipe organ of the Catholic parish church of St. Peter & Paul supports the creative part of it with a beautifully voiced pipework, which of course has a major impact on the characteristic improvisation style of all pieces that have been created there.

    All tracks on this CD are live recordings of the improvisations being created in that place and are intended to capture a snapshot of particular ideas rather than to satisfy any quality demands.

    • Total Run Time:0 minutes
    • Release Date:July 15th, 2014
    • CD Short Code:SOI-20140707

    Tracks on this disc

  • 695

    Suldner Orgelimprovisationen (06.07.2014)

    Every year, summer vacation has a fixed destination: The village of Solda, located in South Tyrol — a little paradise at the "end of the world", placed amidst the high alpine region of the Ortler range.

    This place is reigned by calmness and serenity, nature and tradition — the perfect prerequisites to let the everyday stress behind, to relax and to spend some time on the bright side of life.

    The romantic pipe organ of the Catholic parish church of St. Peter & Paul supports the creative part of it with a beautifully voiced pipework, which of course has a major impact on the characteristic improvisation style of all pieces that have been created there.

    All tracks on this CD are live recordings of the improvisations being created in that place and are intended to capture a snapshot of particular ideas rather than to satisfy any quality demands.

    • Total Run Time:0 minutes
    • Release Date:July 15th, 2014
    • CD Short Code:SOI-20140706

    Tracks on this disc

  • 682

    Live @ WPOA #21

    • Total Run Time:0 minutes
    • Release Date:June 30th, 2014
    • CD Short Code:WPOA-21

    Tracks on this disc

  • 708

    Tracks on this disc

    • 01 Präludium In F, No. 1 CZA 2:33
    • 02 Herr, Führe Du Die Luft CZA 3:39
    • 03 Großer Gott, Wir Loben Dich CZA 8:06
    • 04 Lobe Den Herren, Den Mächtigen CZA 4:45
    • 05 Nun Danket Alle Gott CZA 4:09
    • 06 Es Ist Niemand Zu Groß CZA 1:18
    • 07 Jesus, Höchster Name / Er Ist Der Friedefürst CZA 4:02
    • 08 Zünde An Dein Feuer CZA 4:35
    • 09 Freue Dich, Welt CZA 1:57
    • 10 Oasis In A Desert, Night And Day CZA 10:49
    • 11 Toccata Eroica CZA 3:06
    • 12 Return Of The Hylian King CZA 3:22
    • 13 Fantasie Über "Der Mond Ist Aufgegangen" CZA 15:14
  • 698

    Weihnachtskonzert 2013

    A festive musical greeting to my family, friends and acquaintances, recorded during the Christmas concert at home on Christmas Eve. Besides some well-known Christmas carol "classics", a number of proprietary improvisations were part of the show.

    • Total Run Time:74 minutes
    • Release Date:December 27th, 2013
    • CD Short Code:WPOA-XMAS2013

    Tracks on this disc

    • 01 Einstimmung zum Glockengeläut CZA 2:02
    • 02 Ihr Kinderlein kommet CZA 1:56
    • 03 Improvisation "Vom Himmel hoch" CZA 5:42
    • 04 Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht CZA 6:17
    • 05 Es ist ein Ros' entsprungen CZA 3:50
    • 06 Meditative March in A-Minor CZA 6:21
    • 07 Heute kommt der Weihnachtsmann CZA 2:52
    • 08 Am Weihnachtsbaume die Lichter brennen CZA 1:44
    • 09 Sind die Lichter angezündet CZA 4:57
    • 10 Oh Tannenbaum CZA 3:20
    • 11 Oh, du Fröhliche CZA 4:04
    • 12 Weihnachtsfanfare in C-Dur CZA 7:42
    • 13 God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen CZA 6:27
    • 14 Cold Blooded Christmas Adaptation CZA 4:12
    • 15 Festive Trumpet Tune, F-Major CZA 5:35
    • 16 Gloria in excelsis deo (Improvisation) CZA 3:29
    • 17 Christmas Improvisation in F-Major CZA 3:01
  • 709

    Salutations

    • Total Run Time:0 minutes
    • Release Date:November 3rd, 2013
    • CD Short Code:WPOA-SALS

    Tracks on this disc

  • 885

    Suldner Orgelimprovisationen (09.07.2013)

    Every year, summer vacation has a fixed destination: The village of Solda, located in South Tyrol — a little paradise at the "end of the world", placed amidst the high alpine region of the Ortler range.

    This place is reigned by calmness and serenity, nature and tradition — the perfect prerequisites to let the everyday stress behind, to relax and to spend some time on the bright side of life.

    The romantic pipe organ of the Catholic parish church of St. Peter & Paul supports the creative part of it with a beautifully voiced pipework, which of course has a major impact on the characteristic improvisation style of all pieces that have been created there.

    All tracks on this CD are live recordings of the improvisations being created in that place and are intended to capture a snapshot of particular ideas rather than to satisfy any quality demands.

    • Total Run Time:0 minutes
    • Release Date:July 27th, 2013
    • CD Short Code:SOI-20130709

    Tracks on this disc

  • 722

    Suldner Orgelimprovisationen (08.07.2013)

    Every year, summer vacation has a fixed destination: The village of Solda, located in South Tyrol — a little paradise at the "end of the world", placed amidst the high alpine region of the Ortler range.

    This place is reigned by calmness and serenity, nature and tradition — the perfect prerequisites to let the everyday stress behind, to relax and to spend some time on the bright side of life.

    The romantic pipe organ of the Catholic parish church of St. Peter & Paul supports the creative part of it with a beautifully voiced pipework, which of course has a major impact on the characteristic improvisation style of all pieces that have been created there.

    All tracks on this CD are live recordings of the improvisations being created in that place and are intended to capture a snapshot of particular ideas rather than to satisfy any quality demands.

    • Total Run Time:0 minutes
    • Release Date:July 27th, 2013
    • CD Short Code:SOI-20130708

    Tracks on this disc

  • 809

    Suldner Orgelimprovisationen (06.07.2013)

    Every year, summer vacation has a fixed destination: The village of Solda, located in South Tyrol — a little paradise at the "end of the world", placed amidst the high alpine region of the Ortler range.

    This place is reigned by calmness and serenity, nature and tradition — the perfect prerequisites to let the everyday stress behind, to relax and to spend some time on the bright side of life.

    The romantic pipe organ of the Catholic parish church of St. Peter & Paul supports the creative part of it with a beautifully voiced pipework, which of course has a major impact on the characteristic improvisation style of all pieces that have been created there.

    All tracks on this CD are live recordings of the improvisations being created in that place and are intended to capture a snapshot of particular ideas rather than to satisfy any quality demands.

    • Total Run Time:0 minutes
    • Release Date:July 27th, 2013
    • CD Short Code:SOI-20130706

    Tracks on this disc

  • 820

    Suldner Orgelimprovisationen (05.07.2013)

    Every year, summer vacation has a fixed destination: The village of Solda, located in South Tyrol — a little paradise at the "end of the world", placed amidst the high alpine region of the Ortler range.

    This place is reigned by calmness and serenity, nature and tradition — the perfect prerequisites to let the everyday stress behind, to relax and to spend some time on the bright side of life.

    The romantic pipe organ of the Catholic parish church of St. Peter & Paul supports the creative part of it with a beautifully voiced pipework, which of course has a major impact on the characteristic improvisation style of all pieces that have been created there.

    All tracks on this CD are live recordings of the improvisations being created in that place and are intended to capture a snapshot of particular ideas rather than to satisfy any quality demands.

    • Total Run Time:0 minutes
    • Release Date:July 27th, 2013
    • CD Short Code:SOI-20130705

    Tracks on this disc

  • 759

    Live @ St. Jakobus major - Vol. 3

    Live recording of some improvisations and baby steps on the organ of my local home town church.

    Getting an opportunity to play there was my birthday present from our sacristan Mr. Hanke — Have to say this once more: Thank you so much!

    • Total Run Time:0 minutes
    • Release Date:April 13th, 2013
    • CD Short Code:SJSOB3

    Tracks on this disc

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