While out to see a 'Steam Rally' in the Cotswolds in England one day, my father and I came across this :
On a subsequent visit to the Cirencester church..
Isnt it awe-inspiring ? Picture taken by AM in Aug 2014
We saw this.. A Church Organ.. some 15-20 feet tall and perhaps 15 feet wide !
While the Organ was not being played that day in the Church, I have been able to hear simmilar instruments on Youtube since..
Listen to this impressive performance from Youtube, here..
We have not seen or heard comparable musical instruments in India.. but I understand that the humble harmonium is also a kind of an Organ ! See from Youtube here : Best Harmonium player - Part 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAiELn2Intk
Do read the story of the harmonium player in the notes below the video.
It was an Organ on wheels ! The music was sweet and folksy and loud ! The organ owner, David, told me that the organ is used at fairs and parties..
On a subsequent visit to the Cirencester church..
While the Organ was not being played that day in the Church, I have been able to hear simmilar instruments on Youtube since..
Listen to this impressive performance from Youtube, here..
We have not seen or heard comparable musical instruments in India.. but I understand that the humble harmonium is also a kind of an Organ ! See from Youtube here : Best Harmonium player - Part 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAiELn2Intk
Do read the story of the harmonium player in the notes below the video.
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