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  • 817

    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 WMC, MPR 1:20
    • 02 Eredin, King of the Hunt WMC, MPR 2:22
    • 03 Commanding the Fury WMC, MPR 2:09
    • 04 Wake Up Ciri WMC, MPR 1:38
    • 05 The Wolf and the Swallow WMC, MPR 2:31
    • 06 Fate Calls WMC, MPR 1:59
    • 07 Farewell, Old Friend WMC, MPR 2:56
    • 08 Ladies of the Woods WMC, MPR 2:29
    • 09 Spikeroog WMC, MPR 3:02
    • 10 Bonny At Morn WMC, MPR 2:32
    • 11 On Thin Ice WMC, MPR 2:23
    • 12 Witch Hunters WMC, MPR 2:38
    • 13 The Tree We Sat Once WMC, MPR 2:36
    • 14 I Name Thee Dea and Embrace Thee as My Daughter WMC, MPR 1:18
    • 15 King Bran's Final Voyage WMC, MPR 2:13
    • 16 Welcome, Imlerith WMC, MPR 2:45
    • 17 The Hunt Is Coming WMC, MPR 2:05
    • 18 Kaer Morhen WMC, MPR 2:31
    • 19 Aen Seidhe WMC, MPR 3:14
    • 20 Silver For Monsters WMC, MPR 2:11
    • 21 Geralt of Rivia (Reprise) WMC, MPR 2:22
    • 22 Hearts of Stone WMC, MPR 2:56
    • 23 Mystery Man WMC, MPR 2:39
    • 24 The Temple of Lilvani WMC, MPR 2:18
    • 25 A Gifted Man Brings Gifts Galore WMC, MPR 4:07
    • 26 Blood and Wine WMC, MPR 2:58
    • 27 The Banks of the Sansretour WMC, MPR 3:56
    • 28 Fanfares and Flowers WMC, MPR 3:13
    • 29 Lady of the Lake WMC, MPR 1:12
    • 30 The Slopes of the Blessure WMC, MPR 2:17
    • 31 Beyond Hill and Dale... WMC, MPR 3:04
    • 32 The Moon Over Mount Gorgon WMC, MPR 2:05
    • 33 Tesham Mutna WMC, MPR 2:04
    • 34 Lullaby of Woe WMC, MPR 2:32
  • 903

    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 WMC, PRO 2:59
    • 02 Footprints On Zebes WMC, SLI 6:36
    • 03 Kraid Begins WMC, AJI 3:17
    • 04 The Crimson Depths WMC, SDI 4:34
    • 05 Into The Green World WMC, SDI 5:41
    • 06 Beyond The Glass WMC, SDI 5:41
    • 07 Mother Brain Suite WMC, BEC 3:43
    • 08 The Galaxy Awaits WMC, NUT 3:26
    • 09 Mission Complete: Ending Suite WMC, SDI 8:33
  • 834

    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 WMC, PRO 2:59
    • 02 Footprints On Zebes WMC, SLI 6:36
    • 03 Kraid Begins WMC, AJI 3:17
    • 04 The Crimson Depths WMC, SDI 4:34
    • 05 Into The Green World WMC, SDI 5:41
    • 06 Beyond The Glass WMC, SDI 5:41
    • 07 Mother Brain Suite WMC, BEC 3:43
    • 08 The Galaxy Awaits WMC, NUT 3:26
    • 09 Mission Complete: Ending Suite WMC, SDI 8:23
  • 671

    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) WMC 1:13
    • 02 7 Stücke Für Portativ (2) WMC 0:45
    • 03 7 Stücke Für Portativ (3) WMC 1:10
    • 04 7 Stücke Für Portativ (4) WMC 1:30
    • 05 7 Stücke Für Portativ (5) WMC 2:23
    • 06 7 Stücke Für Portativ (6) WMC 1:20
    • 07 7 Stücke Für Portativ (7) WMC 0:55
    • 08 Marche Gothique WMC 2:27
    • 09 Arabian Nights Improvisation WMC 2:50
    • 10 Go Down Moses WMC 3:27
    • 11 Farewell To George WMC 1:50
    • 12 Prayer For The Floyds WMC 6:50
    • 13 Carillon-Toccata "Sleepers, Awake" WMC 15:15
    • 14 How Great Thou Art WMC 8:44
    • 15 Tornado & Aftermath WMC 11:28
    • 16 Earthquakes WMC 6:42
    • 17 Powerful Day, Peaceful Night WMC 9:50
  • 819

    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 WMC, WDR 3:49
    • 02 Tidus' Theme ~ Yuna's Theme WMC, WDR 7:56
    • 03 Peril WMC, WDR 2:07
    • 04 A Splendid Performance WMC, WDR 4:07
    • 05 Guadosalam ~ Seymour's Theme WMC, WDR 6:45
    • 06 Yuna's Decision WMC, WDR 3:36
    • 07 The Wedding ~ Assault WMC, WDR 3:27
    • 08 Suteki Da Ne WMC, WDR 4:45
    • 09 Servants of the Mountain WMC, WDR 4:17
    • 10 Zanarkand ~ Hymn of the Fayth WMC, WDR 7:04
    • 11 Hymn of the Fayth ~ Final Battle WMC, WDR 4:50
    • 12 Ending Theme WMC, WDR 6:22
    • 13 Encore: Peril WMC, WDR 2:36
    • 14 Encore: Those Who Fight WMC, WDR 3:44
  • 847

    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 WMC, WDR 4:01
    • 02 Tidus' Theme ~ Yuna's Theme WMC, WDR 7:57
    • 03 Peril WMC, WDR 2:08
    • 04 A Splendid Performance WMC, WDR 4:04
    • 05 Guadosalam ~ Seymour's Theme WMC, WDR 6:49
    • 06 Yuna's Decision WMC, WDR 3:35
    • 07 The Wedding ~ Assault WMC, WDR 3:28
    • 08 Suteki Da Ne WMC, WDR 4:43
    • 09 Servants of the Mountain WMC, WDR 4:20
    • 10 Zanarkand ~ Hymn of the Fayth WMC, WDR 7:01
    • 11 Hymn of the Fayth ~ Final Battle WMC, WDR 4:51
    • 12 Ending Theme WMC, WDR 6:21
    • 13 Encore: Peril WMC, WDR 2:37
    • 14 Encore: Those Who Fight WMC, WDR 3:50
  • 747

    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) WMC, VOL 5:30
    • 02 Bachhoven Fanfare WMC 2:50
    • 03 Plus De Variations Sur Un Noël WMC 12:20
    • 04 Temple of Time: Chant & Carillon WMC 8:38
    • 05 Friend Like Me (From Disney's "Aladdin") WMC 2:55
    • 06 The Amazon Session WMC 2:07
    • 07 Final Fantasy VII: Cid, Space Pioneer WMC 6:15
    • 08 The Orville Title Theme WMC 1:35
    • 09 The Orville Title Theme (Soft Lament) WMC 4:02
    • 10 Space Ship Battle WMC 3:18
    • 11 An Alternate Battle Intro WMC 2:30
    • 12 2020 U.S. Election Special WMC 5:40
    • 13 Red Dragon Parade WMC 3:20
    • 14 Kojo No Tsuki WMC 6:28
    • 15 Sakura WMC 5:55
    • 16 Shinkansen WMC 6:20
  • 841

    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 WMC 4:35
    • 02 Final Fantasy VII: The Mako Reactor Revisited WMC 7:03
    • 03 Final Fantasy VII: Aerith's Theme WMC 6:45
    • 04 Final Fantasy VII: Jenova Theme WMC 4:20
    • 05 Final Fantasy VII: Boss Theme WMC 3:40
    • 06 Final Fantasy VII: World Map WMC 3:33
    • 07 Final Fantasy VII: Minuet WMC 2:48
    • 08 Final Fantasy VII: Cid, Space Pioneer WMC 6:15
    • 09 Final Fantasy VII: Jenova Theme (Practice Version) WMC 3:03
    • 10 Final Fantasy VII: Ending Theme WMC 5:25
    • 11 Final Fantasy III/VI: Opening / Terra's Theme WMC 6:35
    • 12 Final Fantasy VI: The Medley WMC 12:21
    • 13 Final Fantasy IX: At The Southgate Border WMC 2:25
    • 14 Final Fantasy VII: Ending Theme (2015 Live Version) WMC 7:10
  • 785

    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 WMC 0:44
    • 02 The Sheikah Towers Appear WMC 0:41
    • 03 Sheikah Tower WMC 1:58
    • 04 Hateno Village WMC 5:48
    • 05 Great Fairy Fountain WMC 1:59
    • 06 Zora's Domain WMC 5:48
    • 07 Divine Beast Vah Ruta WMC 6:10
    • 08 Rito Village WMC 5:45
    • 09 Divine Beast Vah Medoh WMC 7:06
    • 10 Goron City WMC 4:18
    • 11 Divine Beast Vah Rudania WMC 6:12
    • 12 Gerudo Town WMC 7:13
    • 13 Encounter With Riju WMC 0:32
    • 14 Divine Beast Vah Naboris WMC 5:52
    • 15 Lurelin Village WMC 5:37
    • 16 Tarrey Town WMC 5:20
    • 17 The Final Trial WMC 6:02
    • 18 Do You Remember? WMC 0:55
    • 19 Epilogue WMC 1:49
  • 788

    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 WMC 0:44
    • 02 The Sheikah Towers Appear WMC 0:41
    • 03 Sheikah Tower WMC 1:58
    • 04 Sheikah Tower Activated WMC 0:19
    • 05 Hateno Village WMC 5:48
    • 06 Great Fairy Fountain WMC 1:59
    • 07 Zora's Domain WMC 5:48
    • 08 Attack on Vah Ruta WMC 1:59
    • 09 Divine Beast Vah Ruta WMC 6:10
    • 10 Mipha and the Divine Beast WMC 2:08
    • 11 Rito Village WMC 5:45
    • 12 Attack on Vah Medoh WMC 2:46
    • 13 Divine Beast Vah Medoh WMC 7:06
    • 14 Goron City WMC 4:18
    • 15 Divine Beast Vah Rudania WMC 6:12
    • 16 Gerudo Town WMC 7:13
    • 17 Encounter With Riju WMC 0:32
    • 18 Master Kohga Battle WMC 2:13
    • 19 Attack on Vah Naboris WMC 2:49
    • 20 Divine Beast Vah Naboris WMC 5:52
    • 21 Lurelin Village WMC 5:37
    • 22 Tarrey Town WMC 5:20
    • 23 The Final Trial WMC 6:02
    • 24 Hyrule Castle WMC 4:44
    • 25 Activate! The Power of the Champions WMC 1:11
    • 26 Calamity Ganon Battle WMC 6:36
    • 27 Do You Remember? WMC 0:55
    • 28 Epilogue WMC 1:49
  • 759

    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 WMC 1:55
    • 02 Lake Hylia Revisited WMC 4:45
    • 03 Midna's Fi-nale / A Speedrunner's Tale WMC 16:50
    • 04 Zelda II: Temple Theme WMC 4:05
    • 05 Face Temple WMC 6:15
    • 06 Koholint Serenade WMC 8:20
    • 07 Stop Variations On Sheik's Theme WMC 5:30
    • 08 Ikana March WMC 5:04
    • 09 Oath To Order WMC 6:42
    • 10 Korok Forest Revisited WMC 4:45
    • 11 Calamity Ganon's Castle WMC 6:18
    • 12 BotW Blights Battle Theme WMC 4:25
    • 13 Zelda ALttP: Return of the Hylian King WMC 3:32
  • 788

    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 WMC 1:00
    • 02 Recessional Fanfare WMC 1:33
    • 03 Trompettes Pour Notre-Dame De Paris (Metz Version) JPV 3:55
    • 04 Fraser's Fanfare (By Ear) WMC 3:50
    • 05 Sortie WMC 3:10
    • 06 Toccata, Mélancholica, Heroica WMC 9:50
    • 07 Scherzo & Cantilena WMC 3:02
    • 08 O Fortuna (Double Organs Mix) WMC 5:15
    • 09 Humoresque "Pachelravelbel" WMC 2:22
    • 10 House Of The Rising Sun (Freestyle Impro) WMC 3:56
    • 11 House Of The Rising Sun (Jazzy Version) WMC 3:45
    • 12 BotW Blights Battle Theme WMC 4:25
    • 13 Midna's Fi-nale / A Speedrunner's Tale WMC 16:50
    • 14 Koholint Serenade WMC 8:20
    • 15 The Creation Of A Divinity WMC 5:55
  • 747

    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 WMC 4:52
    • 02 Saria's Song WMC 2:39
    • 03 Lost Woods WMC 1:29
    • 04 Wind Waker Ocean Theme WMC 4:50
    • 05 Stanley's Trumpet Voluntary WMC 3:29
    • 06 Amazing Grace WMC 4:15
    • 07 How Great Thou Art WMC 7:19
    • 08 Lang's Tuba Tune On Flutes WMC 2:30
    • 09 Calamity Ganon's Castle WMC 6:40
    • 10 Suite Gothique: Introduction / Choral WMC 2:44
    • 11 Suite Gothique: Toccata Favourite Parts WMC 4:44
    • 12 Heavy Rainfall Meditation WMC 6:30
  • 669

    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 WMC 11:11
    • 02 Improvisation In Medieval Style WMC 5:08
    • 03 Invention For Strings And Reeds WMC 2:54
    • 04 Dialogué De Fanfare WMC 3:38
    • 05 Emperor's March WMC 6:38
    • 06 Ikana March WMC 5:04
    • 07 Soothe-You Sax WMC 4:13
    • 08 Ave Maria Improvisation WMC 2:50
    • 09 Prière Solennel WMC 5:00
    • 10 Requiem For A Bounty Hunter WMC 10:13
    • 11 The Kuiper Belt / To Boldly Go... WMC 12:12
    • 12 The First Six Trombones WMC 9:34
  • 750

    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 WMC 6:00
    • 02 Wachet Auf, Ruft Uns Die Stimme (Pentatonic Asia Impro) WMC 3:15
    • 03 Three Asian Doodles: (1) Lotos WMC 7:08
    • 04 Three Asian Doodles: (2) Koi WMC 4:35
    • 05 Three Asian Doodles: (3) Samurai WMC 3:25
    • 06 Meditation For Flutes WMC 7:55
    • 07 Face Temple WMC 6:15
    • 08 Wachet Auf, Ruft Uns Die Stimme (Snooze Button & Pipe Duster Version) WMC 10:48
    • 09 Final Fantasy VI: The Medley WMC 12:21
    • 10 Kaiserdom Speed Toccata WMC 8:50
    • 11 Poème Symphonique Improvisé WMC 5:50
    • 12 Suite Gothique: Introduction / Choral (Kaiserdom Königslutter) WMC 3:05
  • 901

    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 WMC 9:48
    • 02 Symphonic Invention WMC 7:37
    • 03 C. S. Lang's Tuba Tune (No Tuba, But Flutes) WMC 2:40
    • 04 Jurassic Park Theme WMC 4:16
    • 05 Calamity Ganon's Castle Revisited WMC 7:08
    • 06 Cascade Kingdom & Star Trek Nemesis Medley WMC 15:46
    • 07 Deep Space Nine Title Theme WMC 5:36
    • 08 Midna's Desperate Hour / Serenade Of Water / Franz Biebl's "Ave Maria" WMC 15:47
    • 09 Nocturne "Mondschein" & Fanfare Heroica WMC 5:59
    • 10 Suite Gothique: Choral & Favourite Toccata Parts WMC 6:16
  • 899

    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 WMC 9:49
    • 02 Symphonic Invention WMC 7:39
    • 03 C. S. Lang's Tuba Tune (No Tuba, But Flutes) WMC 2:42
    • 04 Jurassic Park Theme WMC 4:18
    • 05 Calamity Ganon's Castle Revisited WMC 7:08
    • 06 Cascade Kingdom & Star Trek Nemesis Medley WMC 15:50
    • 07 Deep Space Nine Title Theme WMC 5:36
    • 08 Midna's Desperate Hour / Serenade Of Water / Franz Biebl's "Ave Maria" WMC 15:49
    • 09 Nocturne "Mondschein" & Fanfare Heroica WMC 6:00
    • 10 Suite Gothique: Choral & Favourite Toccata Parts WMC 6:18
    • 11 Flute Improvisation WMC 2:58
    • 12 Improvisation On "Grand Chœur" By Théodore Salomé WMC 4:54
    • 13 Katarinasymfonie (Dom MD) WMC 10:02
    • 14 Master Tallis' Testament / Introduction WMC 7:26
  • 795

    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 WMC 5:49
    • 02 Improvisation On "Phantom of the Opera" WMC 7:25
    • 03 Zelda BotW: Calamity Ganon's Castle WMC 6:18
    • 04 Improvisation "Collingsienne" (For Peter Collings) WMC 10:42
    • 05 Star Wars: Impro "Binary Sunset - Force Theme" WMC 5:24
    • 06 Kleines Carillon WMC 1:15
    • 07 Mario Odyssey: Cascade Kingdom WMC 4:33
    • 08 Grimoaldo Macchia: Trumpet Tune For Ascension WMC 3:05
    • 09 Martin Mans: Katarinasymfonie voor Orgel WMC 9:53
    • 10 Hanns Eisler: Auferstanden aus Ruinen WMC 5:10
    • 11 Hans Ernst Krøyer: Danske Nationalsang WMC 1:20
    • 12 Jehan Alain's "Litanies": Essentials WMC 3:53
    • 13 Marche de Metz (Tour de Force) WMC 3:53
    • 14 Improvised Toccata On "A Mighty Fortress" WMC 6:35
    • 15 A Solemn Bugle WMC 4:37
  • 758

    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 WMC 13:07
    • 02 Secret of Mana: Opening Theme WMC 2:13
    • 03 Zelda II: Temple Theme WMC 4:05
    • 04 Zelda ALttP: Return of the Hylian King WMC 3:32
    • 05 Blind Improvisation Experiment WMC 17:25
    • 06 Impro Practice Session: "Lobe den Herren" WMC 12:23
    • 07 Kleine Nachtimprovisation / Amazing Grace WMC 5:47
    • 08 Final Fantasy III/VI: Opening / Terra's Theme WMC 6:35
    • 09 Final Fantasy VII: World Map WMC 3:33
    • 10 Final Fantasy VII: Ending Theme WMC 5:25
    • 11 Suite Gothique: Introduction / Choral MAG 2:35
  • 856

    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 WMC 3:26
    • 02 Improvisation: Sternenhimmel über Sulden WMC 4:03
    • 03 Medley: Marcia alla turca & Tetris Theme WMC 4:53
    • 04 Nobuo Uematsu: Final Fantasy Ending Theme WMC 4:44
    • 05 Improvisation: Nachtwanderung im Zirmwald WMC 5:50
    • 06 Ocarina of Time Main Theme & Improvisation WMC 5:20
    • 07 Improvisation: Der Mond ist aufgegangen WMC 5:45
    • 08 The Rock: Introduction WMC 3:44
    • 09 Amazing Grace WMC 3:45
  • 946

    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) MAG 2:23
    • 02 John Stanley - Trumpet Voluntary WMC 3:48
    • 03 Koji Kondo, arr. CZ - Fi's Theme & Improvisation WMC 3:31
    • 04 Siegfried Fietz - Von guten Mächten wunderbar geborgen MAG 3:42
    • 05 J. S. Bach - Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten (BWV 642) MAG 1:32
    • 06 J. H. Knecht - Lord, We Come Before Thee Now ("Vienna") WMC 1:57
    • 07 Improvisation über ein hängendes Ventil WMC 0:56
    • 08 Koji Kondo, arr. CZ - Symphonic Impro / Zelda TP / Main Theme WMC 3:03
    • 09 J. S. Bach - Präludium, c-Moll (BWV 549) MAG 2:43
    • 10 J. S. Bach - Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten (BWV 642) MAG 1:31
    • 11 Nikolaus Bruhns - Präludium, e-Moll MAG 0:48
    • 12 Siegfried Fietz - Von guten Mächten wunderbar geborgen MAG 2:48
    • 13 W. A. Mozart - "Vergeigter Mozart" (Klaviersonate No. 1, C-Dur) MAG 2:33
    • 14 Koji Kondo, arr. CZ - Prelude of Light WMC 0:24
    • 15 Koji Kondo, arr. CZ - Requiem of Spirits WMC 1:49
    • 16 Tomaso Albinoni - Adagio, g-Moll (Variationen) WMC 3:55
    • 17 John Stanley - Trumpet Voluntary WMC 1:51
    • 18 Koji Kondo, arr. CZ - Song of Storms WMC 1:05
    • 19 Koji Kondo, arr. CZ - Fi's Theme & Serenade of Water WMC 4:24
    • 20 W. A. Mozart - Marcia alla turca WMC 2:25
    • 21 Gustav Holst - I Vow To Thee, My Country (aus "Jupiter") WMC 2:44
    • 22 J. S. Bach - Präludium, c-Moll (BWV 549, Zungenvariante) MAG 2:35
    • 23 J. S. Bach - Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten (BWV 642) MAG 1:30
    • 24 Volles Werk & Zimbelstern WMC 1:38
    • 25 S. Clayton, arr. CZ - Amazing Grace (Dudelsack-Imitation) WMC 2:46
    • 26 Koji Kondo, arr. CZ - Return of the Hylian King WMC 2:34
    • 27 J. S. Bach - Präludium, c-Moll (BWV 549, Mixturplenum) MAG 2:25
    • 28 Nobuo Uematsu - Final Fantasy Ending Theme WMC 5:45
    • 29 John Williams, arr. CZ - Superman Movie Themes WMC 3:42
    • 30 Dennis McCarthy, arr. CZ - Deep Space Nine Title Theme WMC 5:56
  • 688

    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 WMC 1:56
    • 02 Illusion Of Time: Tears And Sorrow WMC 4:06
    • 03 Final Fantasy VII: Aerith's Theme WMC 6:45
    • 04 The Rock: Jade WMC 4:39
    • 05 Dream Tune, Opus 1 WMC 6:29
    • 06 Dream Tune, Opus 2 WMC 4:39
    • 07 Dream Tune, Opus 3 WMC 3:13
    • 08 Dream Tune, Opus 4 WMC 4:55
    • 09 Elfenlied: Lilium WMC 1:45
    • 10 Valse Under The Stars WMC 2:15
    • 11 Final Fantasy IX: At The Southgate Border WMC 2:25
    • 12 Improvisation: Macht Hoch Die Tür WMC 7:00
    • 13 Star Trek: Romance On "First Contact" WMC 6:15
    • 14 Lord Of The Rings: Requiem For Minas Tirith WMC 15:00
    • 15 Sonata For Organ And Thunderstorm WMC 6:12
    • 16 Nearer, My God, To Thee WMC 2:14
  • 706

    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 WMC 3:45
    • 02 Legends To Be Told WMC 3:22
    • 03 Three Amulets WMC 7:58
    • 04 Hyrule Field WMC 5:46
    • 05 Zelda's Lullaby WMC 8:00
    • 06 The Windmill WMC 6:04
    • 07 Anthem Of Time WMC 4:39
    • 08 Forest Temple WMC 7:02
    • 09 Ganon Awaits WMC 6:27
    • 10 Farewell WMC 2:00
  • 698

    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 WMC 1:03
    • 02 Fauna WMC 10:16
    • 03 Geyser Firing WMC 2:15
    • 04 Flora WMC 12:27
    • 05 Credits WMC 2:35
    • 06 Yellowstone Fanfare (Surprise Ending) WMC 0:40
    • 07 Yellowstone Fanfare (Full Organ) WMC 0:57
  • 1208

    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 WMC 10:01
    • 02 Song Of Storms And Ganon's Defeat WMC 8:33
    • 03 Main Theme ~ Kakariko Village ~ Zelda's Lullaby ~ Skyloft WMC 12:24
    • 04 Fight With Ganon ~ Sealed Again WMC 9:14
    • 05 Light Spirit ~ Fairy Fountain ~ Twilight Princess Finale WMC 8:12
    • 06 The Star Legend Of Zelda Wars WMC 19:50
    • 07 Majora's Mask: Deku Palace WMC 4:08
    • 08 Ocarina of Time: Song Of Storms WMC 2:29
    • 09 Ocarina of Time: Ganon's Tower WMC 5:05
  • 888

    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) WMC 11:42
    • 02 Interstellar Vastness (WPOA) WMC 2:58
    • 03 Time Distortion (WPOA) WMC 4:40
    • 04 Space Lounge Fanfare WMC 3:24
    • 05 Lament For A Supernova WMC 4:37
    • 06 Black Hole Menace WMC 1:35
    • 07 Entering Our Solar System WMC 4:30
    • 08 Valse Under The Stars WMC 2:15
    • 09 Sonata For Organ And Thunderstorm WMC 6:12
    • 10 Gravity Is The 5th Dimension (MD, Day 1) WMC 6:19
    • 11 Interstellar Vastness (MD, Day 1) WMC 5:38
    • 12 Gravity Is The 5th Dimension (MD, Day 2) WMC 6:13
    • 13 Interstellar Vastness (MD, Day 2) WMC 8:22
    • 14 Time Distortion (MD, Day 2) WMC 6:58
  • 754

    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" WMC 4:01
    • 02 Lilium WMC 1:59
    • 03 Conquest of the Paradise (Blue Medley) WMC 3:08
    • 04 Improvisation on Ilia's Theme (Blue Medley) WMC 3:50
    • 05 Blue Nocturne on "Bessa Me Mucho" (Blue Medley) WMC 2:09
    • 06 Downtown Cathedral Blue Pipes (Blue Medley) WMC 3:56
    • 07 Bowser's Castle Theme (Castle Sinfonia) WMC 6:34
    • 08 Finale From Widor's Toccata No. 5 (Castle Sinfonia) WMC 7:35
    • 09 Fanfare: "All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name" (Castle Sinfonia) WMC 3:37
    • 10 Star Wars Main Theme (Castle Sinfonia) WMC 1:45
    • 11 Also sprach Zarathustra (Castle Sinfonia) WMC 2:59
    • 12 Who Wants to Live Forever WMC 6:13
  • 722

    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" WMC 1:40
    • 02 Macht hoch die Tür (Improvisation) WMC 7:00
    • 03 Lobt Gott, ihr Christen, allzugleich WMC 1:55
    • 04 Les anges dans nos campagnes (Variation) WMC 1:50
    • 05 God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (Improvisation in G-Dur) WMC 1:02
    • 06 Fanfare improvisée & Marche d'occasion WMC 6:43
    • 07 Toccata "Süßer die Glocken nie klingen" WMC 4:55
    • 08 Carol of the Bells / God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen WMC 6:22
    • 09 Stummfilmmusik zur Weihnachtsgeschichte WMC 27:00
    • 10 Weihnachtsfanfare / Christ ist geboren WMC 3:24
    • 11 Fanfare der Neujahrsverkündung WMC 3:17
    • 12 Highland Cathedral WMC 6:53
    • 13 Auld Lang Syne WMC 6:15
  • 744

    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 WMC 4:40
    • 02 Illusion of Time: Larai Riff WMC 6:08
    • 03 Illusion of Time: Big Boss WMC 2:20
    • 04 Illusion of Time: The Sunken Land of Mu WMC 4:33
    • 05 Illusion of Time: The Chinese Wall WMC 4:27
    • 06 Illusion of Time: Angkor Wat WMC 3:50
    • 07 Illusion of Time: Egypt Dreams WMC 5:00
    • 08 Zelda - The Wind Waker: Intro Theme WMC 1:56
    • 09 Kirby's Dream Land: Credits Theme WMC 1:35
    • 10 Super Mario Medley WMC 4:44
    • 11 Final Fantasy VII: Ending Theme (2015 Live Version) WMC 7:10
    • 12 Ocarina of Time: Main Theme WMC 5:04
    • 13 Ocarina of Time: Kokiri Forest WMC 2:27
    • 14 Ocarina of Time: Hyrule Market WMC 0:56
    • 15 A Link to the Past: Kakariko Village WMC 2:21
    • 16 Ocarina of Time: Song Of Storms WMC 2:29
    • 17 A Link to the Past: Dark World Theme WMC 7:55
    • 18 Ocarina of Time: Ganon's Tower WMC 5:05
    • 19 The Windmill WMC 6:04
  • 915

    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 WMC 2:48
    • 02 Tschechien, USA: Crockett's Theme WMC 6:51
    • 03 Deutschland: Feuerwerksmusik WMC 3:23
    • 04 Ex-DDR: Auferstanden Aus Ruinen WMC 4:36
    • 05 Ex-UdSSR: Sojus Neruschimy WMC 4:53
    • 06 Schottland: Highland Cathedral WMC 4:06
    • 07 England: Pomp And Circumstance WMC 1:38
    • 08 A Galaxy Far Away: Star Wars Theme WMC 3:01
    • 09 Final Fantasy VI: Opening Theme WMC 4:25
    • 10 The Adventure of Link: Temple Theme WMC 3:51
    • 11 Twilight Princess: Title Melody WMC 0:44
    • 12 Ocarina of Time: Goron City WMC 4:29
    • 13 Skyward Sword: Skyloft WMC 1:45
    • 14 The Wind Waker: Outset Island WMC 1:01
    • 15 A Link to the Past: Kakariko Village WMC 2:33
    • 16 Twilight Princess: Princess Zelda's Theme WMC 3:49
    • 17 A Link to the Past: Dark World Theme WMC 4:03
    • 18 Game Over & Bonus: Ganon's Tower & Chill-Out WMC 8:00
  • 838

    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
  • 778

    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 WMC 5:07
    • 06 Un-Ungarischer Tanz WMC 4:34
    • 07 Improvisation zur Nacht BFU 5:29
    • 08 Row Your Boat Impro WMC 1:19
    • 09 Freie Improvisation FOS 1:59
    • 10 The Wind Waker / Row Your Boat Impro Revisited WMC 7:44
    • 11 Elfenlied / Lilium (Impro) WMC 1:34
    • 12 Schandmaul / Willst Du (Impro) WMC 1:26
    • 13 Zelda / Dark World / Skyward Sword WMC 10:20
  • 906

    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 WMC 2:30
    • 02 Birthday Voluntary WMC 3:54
    • 03 Grimoaldo Macchia's Trumpet Tune For Ascension WMC 5:16
    • 04 Zum Wohle, Herr Organist! / Happy Birthday Impro WMC 2:20
    • 05 Orgelsonate No.1, G-Moll WMC 14:15
    • 06 Superman Theme WMC 3:30
    • 07 Credits Theme From "The Mummy 3" WMC 3:57
    • 08 Moldau-Improvisation WMC 10:18
    • 09 Return Of The Hylian King WMC 2:41
    • 10 John Stanley's Trumpet Voluntary WMC 4:13
    • 11 Bach, Bond Und Bombarde WMC 9:42
    • 12 Final Fantasy VII: Ending Theme (2015 Live Version) WMC 7:10
    • 13 Hidden Bonus: Percy Whitlock Fanfare N/A 8:20
  • 838

    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

  • 782

    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

  • 740

    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

  • 726

    Live @ WPOA #21

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

    Tracks on this disc

  • 749

    Tracks on this disc

    • 01 Präludium In F, No. 1 WMC 2:33
    • 02 Herr, Führe Du Die Luft WMC 3:39
    • 03 Großer Gott, Wir Loben Dich WMC 8:06
    • 04 Lobe Den Herren, Den Mächtigen WMC 4:45
    • 05 Nun Danket Alle Gott WMC 4:09
    • 06 Es Ist Niemand Zu Groß WMC 1:18
    • 07 Jesus, Höchster Name / Er Ist Der Friedefürst WMC 4:02
    • 08 Zünde An Dein Feuer WMC 4:35
    • 09 Freue Dich, Welt WMC 1:57
    • 10 Oasis In A Desert, Night And Day WMC 10:49
    • 11 Toccata Eroica WMC 3:06
    • 12 Return Of The Hylian King WMC 3:22
    • 13 Fantasie Über "Der Mond Ist Aufgegangen" WMC 15:14
  • 752

    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 WMC 2:02
    • 02 Ihr Kinderlein kommet WMC 1:56
    • 03 Improvisation "Vom Himmel hoch" WMC 5:42
    • 04 Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht WMC 6:17
    • 05 Es ist ein Ros' entsprungen WMC 3:50
    • 06 Meditative March in A-Minor WMC 6:21
    • 07 Heute kommt der Weihnachtsmann WMC 2:52
    • 08 Am Weihnachtsbaume die Lichter brennen WMC 1:44
    • 09 Sind die Lichter angezündet WMC 4:57
    • 10 Oh Tannenbaum WMC 3:20
    • 11 Oh, du Fröhliche WMC 4:04
    • 12 Weihnachtsfanfare in C-Dur WMC 7:42
    • 13 God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen WMC 6:27
    • 14 Cold Blooded Christmas Adaptation WMC 4:12
    • 15 Festive Trumpet Tune, F-Major WMC 5:35
    • 16 Gloria in excelsis deo (Improvisation) WMC 3:29
    • 17 Christmas Improvisation in F-Major WMC 3:01
  • 752

    Salutations

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

    Tracks on this disc

  • 952

    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

  • 770

    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

  • 867

    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

  • 867

    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

  • 796

    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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