BlogHide Reblurtscontrabourdon in music • 2 months agoFour Variations on "Picardy" - Tim Attride"Four Variations on Picardy" is a suite of organ pieces based on the well-known hymn tune. The first movement is a Canon, the second, a Reflection that turns the melody backwards, a Dialogue…contrabourdon in blurtaustralia • 7 months agoThe Church Music Experience - Perspectives from Servers and MusiciansIn this candid interview, friends James, Michael, and Zach share their contrasting experiences of being involved in church ministry as servers and musicians. Zach, who has been both a server and a…contrabourdon in blurtmusic • 10 months agoNavigating the changing harmonies of lifeIn the ever-shifting narrative of life, I recently found myself navigating a deeply personal and emotional journey. It revolved around a fading connection to a once vibrant musical ensemble, a…contrabourdon in blurtmusic • 10 months ago⭐️ In Quiet Joy at Christmas (In Dulci Jubilo) - Phil LehenbauerThis peaceful Christmas work is based on the hymn tune "In Dulci Jubilo", known to many as either "Now Sing We Now Rejoice" or "Good Christian Men Rejoice". This calm treatment will give you the…contrabourdon in blurtmusic • 11 months agoWHAT HAPPENS AFTER A RECITAL?I had the pleasure of sitting down with Thomas Summerfield after our performance at St. Agnes' Anglican Church. Thomas shared his insights on the intimate nature of our recital, noting how his…contrabourdon in blurtmusic • 11 months agoFanfare on "Winchester New" (On Jordan's Bank) - Phil Lehenbauer'The hymn tune "Winchester New" is associated with two different texts, "On Jordan's Bank the Baptist's Cry" for Advent and "Ride On! Ride On in Majesty!" for Palm Sunday. Phil wrote this piece as…contrabourdon in actifit • 11 months agoMy Actifit Report Card: November 26 2023I’ve spent the last few days in Coolangatta on the Gold Coast in Queensland. I do like this area a lot but currently the time zones are a bit annoying given we’re on the border with NSW. As a family…contrabourdon in blurtmusic • 11 months agoA post-recital debrief with James, Tom and DavidMany thanks to David Turner for the great idea to debrief my recent St. Agnes' Glen Huntly recital with Thomas. We were all in good spirits following a good pub feed coupled with great company. You…contrabourdon in actifit • last yearLife update | My Actifit Report Card: October 29 2023It has been quite sometime since I have written a post like this. (I wonder if it will even work!). I’m using the Actifit iOS app. I planned on writing some the other day but I don’t think I made…contrabourdon in blurtmusic • last yearMeditation on 'God rest you Merry Gentlemen' - Luigi MengoniLuigi Mengoni has crafted a manuals-only arrangement of the famous "God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen" carol in a gentle and tranquil way. This enabled me to use a very simple registration which…contrabourdon in blurtmusic • last yearVirtual Vespers - 21 June 2023 | Organ music with prayers and readingsThe Vespers prayer service has its origins in the ancient Jewish tradition of reciting prayers at set times throughout the day. In the Christian context, Vespers evolved from the practice of evening…contrabourdon in blurtmusic • last yearCOURTLY MARCH IN C - PHIL LEHENBAUERThis was Phil's entry into the Pep Organ Composition Contest for 2023. This original organ work is in the style of a classic stately march, but with the signature Lehenbauer harmonies! Suitable for…contrabourdon in blurtmusic • last yearWHY WOULD YOU WANT TO BECOME AN ORGANIST?In this video, I tackle the question that keeps everyone up at night—"Why would you want to become an organist?". Watch the whole video to learn of four compelling reasons to become one.contrabourdon in blurtmusic • last yearI tried making one of those Reddit story videosReddit posts have been making their way into TikTok, Instagram reels and YouTube shorts for quite some time now. I decided to give it a go myself but on a topic that interests me—Classical Music. I…contrabourdon in blurtmusic • last yearBy Your Kingly Power, O Risen Lord - Richard Connolly & James McAuleyIn today's video, I'm honoured to present my live Mass recording of "By Your Kingly Power O Risen Lord," a hymn that beautifully encapsulates the essence of Easter. Composed by the renowned…contrabourdon in blurtmusic • 2 years agoVirtual Vespers - 2 May 2023 | Organ music with prayers and readingsThe Vespers prayer service has its origins in the ancient Jewish tradition of reciting prayers at set times throughout the day. In the Christian context, Vespers evolved from the practice of evening…contrabourdon in blurtmusic • 2 years agoChorale Prelude on REPTON - Graham Twist | St. David's Uniting Church, AlburyThis is my performance of Graham Twist's Chorale Prelude on Repton, a beloved hymn with a rich history on the organ of St. David's Albury featuring the Trumpet stop as the solo. Graham expresses a…contrabourdon in blurtmusic • 2 years agoThe Best of British Hymns: Twist's Chorale Prelude on REPTON | St. David's Uniting Church, AlburyThis is my performance of Graham Twist's Chorale Prelude on Repton, a beloved hymn with a rich history on the organ of St. David's Albury featuring the Trumpet stop as the solo. Graham expresses a…contrabourdon in blurtmusic • 2 years agoGOLGOTHA SHADOWS - James Michael StevensThis is from a collection of organ solos in 12 tone atonal styles written by @JamesMichaelStevens . Each piece corresponds to a separate matrix with indications in the music of which tone rows…contrabourdon in blurtmusic • 2 years agoDenis Bédard | CAT SUITE | BOWRAL AUTUMN MUSIC FESTIVAL 2023The Bowral Autumn Music Festival is an annual celebration of music, art, and culture in the picturesque Southern Highlands. Featuring a diverse range of performances, workshops, and activities for…
