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"Tuned Up!" by Christian Cartwright Maybe a new name to many, but no doubt not a new face to our friends who regularly visit "Pipes in the Peaks". Concert days sees Christian working on the AV desk, and often serving at the Bar during our Saturday Night parties - to name but a few of the jobs from "behind the scenes". This is Christians first recording, where he has chosen a selection of music, which show off the wide range of both the instruments on the organ and how the Compton can be adapted to many playing styles. . |
Saturday 7th
March 2004 saw Dovedale Garage turn into a high-tech recording studio.
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Recording the "Trolley Song"
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Hopefully, there's something to suit everyone - from some subtle "smoochy" sounds to toe tapping favorites - and Cathedral like harmony to Jazz Band "razzamataz". All the songs played are his own arrangements, which have been influenced by not only organists, but from his wider musical interests on both sides of the Atlantic. While featuring popular songs which have evolved during the earlier years of the Comptons life, some of the music has been arranged to reflect playing styles which Christian feels are important - as it brings the mightiest of instruments closer to the interests of our wider audience. "Pipes in the Peaks" have always aimed to make the Compton visually entertaining to a wide range of ages and music tastes, so Christian has kept the theme running by presenting music which features the various instruments on the organ in songs old and new, using his own new musical ideas .
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Running Time approximately 67 minutes 34 seconds.
Recording PIP001 "Tuned Up!" - Available from "Pipes in the Peaks", Dovedale Garage, Thorpe, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 2AT. Priced at £10 (mail orders please add £1.50 for P&P within the UK) |
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Summer Nights Video by Phil Kelsall You can now see live footage of the world famous Fhil Kelsall in concert at Pipes in the Peaks, which was recorded during his 2002 concert! The video features closeups of the master of the triple keyboards (and pedalboard) in action, the turntable in action, views of some of the percussions and accordian playing, and of the capacity audience. There is also a short chat with Phil and Dave in the chamber, along with a little more "behind the scenes" footage prior to the concert! As you would expect, the Tower Ballroom WurliTzer takes pride of place, along with tracks featuring his Technics SX-FA1 at Lytham Hall. Videos are available from Phil Kelsall via his concert stalls or website. |
Songs featured at the Compton
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Pipes in the Peaks is
proud to present our first ever CD recording, played by one of Britains leading organists,
John Mann. John provides 70 minutes of excellent playing, in his unmistakable style featuring many great songs, that You'll love to hear! Whether You've been to Pipes in the Peaks, and would like to go home with a souvenir recording, or if You want to listen to Mr Sussex by the Sea getting some of the best sounds out of a British Cinema Organ, then this one is a must! |
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The CD is available via John Mann at his concert events, at the Pipes in the Peaks Sales Desk (a.k.a. "the bar!"), or from OS Recordings. Recording Number OS255.
