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Poll Question: Which one of these organ driven pieces is your favourite?
Poll Choice Votes Poll Statistics
3 [6.25%]
3 [6.25%]
7 [14.58%]
2 [4.17%]
13 [27.08%]
0 [0.00%]
15 [31.25%]
5 [10.42%]
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    Posted: November 30 2014 at 03:39
That would be 'nice' indeedBig smile
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Originally posted by richardh richardh wrote:

Oh and slightly off topic but The Five Bridges Suite was based on Lee Jacksons home town of Newcastle in reference to the bridges that cross the Tyne. Quite impressive they are indeed and a great City. Only been there once but would love to explore it further.
 
Great to know this too, two of the pioneering prog rock acts connected to Newcastle in such a beautiful way! Btw I ought to buy that The Nice's masterpiece 'The Five Bridges' too! But it would be just fantastic if I bought it right there in that great City and directly autographed by the hands of that great bassist Lee Jackson - What a thrill! What a thrill!, that's what I would say indeed! (well these words are from Karn Evil 9 hahahah). Sometimes is so good to dream isn't it?
   
Thanks a lot Richardh, but who knows, if my dream comes true you are there too?Wink


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There was a marvelous little album from 1969 by an outfit called Plus, "The Seven Deadly Sins."  They riffed on Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D with lyrics in a rock Gregorian style.  It sounded good on the airwaves, especially around Halloween.
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Oh and slightly off topic but The Five Bridges Suite was based on Lee Jacksons home town of Newcastle in reference to the bridges that cross the Tyne. Quite impressive they are indeed and a great City. Only been there once but would love to explore it further.
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Cheers Rick for the info. I wonder if Keith played Three Fates at the same gig? Would have been a missed opportunity you would think not to have done so.
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Wow Richardh, glad to read about the history of that such an original Pipe Organ! Just checked it out in the Wiki and it's amazing to know that it was built for the city's first dedicated concert venue in 1928, at that concert hall. This organ was described as "A Rolls-Royce" of organs, according to Wikipedia probably the only one still unaltered, as most comparable large organs have been modified, added-to or revoiced.
   
Just the opening track (Promenade) of that amazing ELP's live album was played on this pipe organ istalled in the Newcastle City Hall - suprised to know the importance of this Concert Hall as well, a venue for renowned orchestras and rock bands as well as for celebrity recitals in my greatfather's hometown! Yeah... Newcastle upon Tyne (Tyne the name of the river that crosses it), it is where he came from, sometimes this world looks small indeed!... Wink


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Originally posted by Rick Robson Rick Robson wrote:

Don't know in the other Prog Forums, but ELP fans here are scarce indeed - no one ever recalled Promenade as a great organ driven piece that is also worth some honorable mention in this Poll.

The interesting thing for me is that Keith Emerson uses actual pipe organ on that track yet its live. I assume the Newcastle City Hall had its own pipe organ or perhaps he had one assembled especially for the recording? As a fan I ought to know this. If anyone knows please 'pipe up'Wink
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Originally posted by Bitterblogger Bitterblogger wrote:

Went for the Pictures excerpt. Surprised there's no Jon Lord or Ken Hensley.
 
Great calls!  But I don't know yet any prog work of the incredible Jon Lord, as for Ken Hensley I've got to know his works as the frontman of Uriah Heep,  as well as his solo works, if you have some suggestions for me I would be grateful indeed.Smile 
 
Sorry if it was unclear; I meant as players in the respective bands they're known for--"Lazy" and the Made in Europe version of "You Fool No One" for Lord, and "July Morning" for Hensley.
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Piccies is INSANE Pipe Organ.
...... And Three Fates.............
But Rick Wright - nicely played as well.
One of my dreams is to churn out some basic chords on a majestic Cathedral Organ........
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Originally posted by Meltdowner Meltdowner wrote:

Originally posted by Rick Robson Rick Robson wrote:

Don't know in the other Prog Forums, but ELP fans here are scarce indeed - no one ever recalled Promenade as a great organ driven piece that is also worth some honorable mention in this Poll.
That's from what album? Ermm
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Originally posted by Rick Robson Rick Robson wrote:

Don't know in the other Prog Forums, but ELP fans here are scarce indeed - no one ever recalled Promenade as a great organ driven piece that is also worth some honorable mention in this Poll.
That's from what album? Ermm

I really like 'The Three Fates', it's one of my favourite tracks from the first album. Smile
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Originally posted by Bitterblogger Bitterblogger wrote:

Went for the Pictures excerpt. Surprised there's no Jon Lord or Ken Hensley.
 
Great calls!  But I don't know yet any prog work of the incredible Jon Lord, as for Ken Hensley I've got to know his works as the frontman of Uriah Heep,  as well as his solo works, if you have some suggestions for me I would be grateful indeed.Smile 


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Don't know in the other Prog Forums, but ELP fans here are scarce indeed - no one ever recalled Promenade as a great organ driven piece that is also worth some honorable mention in this Poll.


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Points: 1607 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 27 2014 at 17:45
^Well then Celestial Voices would be a better Pink Floyd's 'organ excerpt' to include in my opinion.Big smile


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We now can add Floyd's Autumn '68 !! Rick Wright, man, I never thought he laid his fascinating fingers on a Pipe Organ. Full of surprises, even after his crossing over.........
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Originally posted by uduwudu uduwudu wrote:

Probably just my funny ways but I always thought the Parallels organ intro was just a tad too prominent for the song, good piece but it may be just a bit...er, big!

Le Orme or ELP then.

ELP.

I can't really think of to many rock/prog songs that have pipe organ at the front. However the thing that I really love about that track is Squire's bass. Probably one of his best riffs.
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Probably just my funny ways but I always thought the Parallels organ intro was just a tad too prominent for the song, good piece but it may be just a bit...er, big!

Le Orme or ELP then.

ELP.
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Went for the Pictures excerpt. Surprised there's no Jon Lord or Ken Hensley.
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^I second you thoughts with all my heart!


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It took something to dislodge Parallels here, however The Cathedral just about does that.
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