James Reid has been busy producing a number of very interesting recordings. All of the CD’s that follow can be purchased from James or at the organs at shows. You may well find these CD’s advertised on the internet at considerably higher prices.
They are all available to buy from James Reid Mechanical Music priced at £8 each to which should be added UK postage at £1-50 and a further 50p postage for each extra CD you may wish to purchase. He can accept money by cheque or paypal.
Cheques should be made payable to James Reid. If in doubt contact James at Willow Garth, Thorne Road, Hatfield, Doncaster, DN7 6EN. Tel: 0775 228 8703 Email: 01405@tiscali.co.uk and web site www.organbooks.co.uk
89 key G4 Pierre Eich Fairground Organ Volumes 3 & 4.
This 89key Fairground Organ was rebuilt by the Belgian organ builder Pierre Eich from the remains of a large (108 key) Gavioli barrel organ., This instrument looks very good and sounds very good and the music is of very traditional British and a few more modern compositions
The Pierre Eich organ as seen today was built in about 1906 in Ghent, Belgium and plays on the Gavioli number 4 scale and was restored in 2003 by Peter Griffiths and has had further work done by James and his father Andrew Reid. The excellent recordings were made by James.
I have fond memories listening to this instrument for the first time at the Crich Tramway Extravaganza in the early 1970’s. Len Cole one of the owners at that time was on the stage in front of the organ speaking through a very powerful loudspeaker system – he seemed a little tipsy as he told us various interesting facts about the organ and various forthcoming events as the organ was playing.
Volume 4
This volume has more very enjoyable pieces. I really like ‘La Danza’ the first item which is a very lively classical piece.’ Happy Days Are Here Again’ has a very expressive arrangement that really cheers you up.
Right up to date is ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ from the blockbuster movie. This is one of the powerful pieces to be heard on the mighty Victory 118key Verbeeck and I must say that the Pierre Eich does a very good job playing it with gusto. For the patriotic, the CD concludes with a very embellished version of ‘God Save The Queen’.
1. La Danza
2. Charmaine
3. Scottish Medley
4. Bullfighters Gallop
5. Happy Days Are Here Again
6. The Last All Clear March
7. If You Knew Susie
8. With Sword And Lance March
9. 12th Street Rag
10. Hellbardier March
11. The Birds
12. Pirates Of The Caribbean
13. O Sole Mio
14. Sussex By The Sea
15. Lonesome And Sorry
16. Light Of Foot March
17. Cavalleira Rusticana
18 Prinz Eitel Friedrich March
19. God Save The Queen
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