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Prelude au martyre

musicalis

Member
Preludium to martyr is a long piece (>9mn) in modern style for a two manuals pipe organ. I wrote it during my hollidays. i hope it is not too strange or too bad for you to enjoy as it is not a style I use to practice.

[youtube]lUDIVsBUm7c[/youtube]

The music is performed with my computer and Kitchener organ

Jean-Paul :)
 

Flute'n'Pedal

New member
Very different, but in a positive way. In spite of the length, the interest is sustained throughout. Almost makes me wish I were a Catholic so that I could play the whole thing in church, uninterrupted, while showing the video.
 

musicalis

Member
You do not need to be a Catholic to play this music. Are there no martyrs in your religion ? So, if you want, you can make your own video for your religion, I do not mind. And if you do it, I'll be happy to show your video on my site. The score is not ready, but i'll send it to you soon if you are interested.
Jean-Paul
 

Flute'n'Pedal

New member
I suppose Protestants do have martyrs, though they don't cultivate them so much. But the real problem is not the martyrs, but the length of the piece. I'm always under pressure to keep my performances short, and if I played this one in church, I'd have to break it up.
For example, you'd think that during Communion I could play a long work. But no, I have to stop playing every 90 seconds so that the reverend can read a verse of Scripture. Real music like what you've composed here, Musicalis, has to be reserved for concerts, and I'm not at that stage yet.
I believe that "time pressure" is a bigger problem for Protestant than for Catholic organists ... am I right? It would be best to hear from someone who has had experience on both sides.
 

musicalis

Member
I understand, but this piece is made of several parts, each one having a ending.
you may enjoy my next composition "14 breves pour le Chemin de Croix" (14 short tunes for the path to the cross). there are 14 musics in A minor, each one is beetwen 60 and 90 secondes.
 

wljmrbill

Member
Over the years having played for a number of different religions.. I would say the Liturgical churches i.e. Roman, Anglican,Episcopal, Luthern and Orthodox allow for greater use of music and lengthy peices than the non-liturgical churches. This may be due to the structure of their services which leave open periods to be filled-in by organ or choir.I feel personally that Liturgical churches/congregations appreciate the classics and finer music in their services ( that is usually where you find the finer organ installations also......hint, hint. hint). This is just my feelings and from my experiences with liturgical and non-liturgical church positions. Glad you are back at the organ..continue on my good man....BILL
 

musicalis

Member
Hi flute'n'pedal.
Which link are you talking about ?
I give no link in this topic (but my Youtube channel and my site).
 

musicalis

Member
There was no link as the piece "14 Brêves pour le chemin de croix" was not written yet. now I have started writting this music and posted a new thread called VIA CRUCIS.
 
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