Mallette Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 A few months back I was moved to write a rather epic review of "Instruments of Thy Praise." Use the link if you're interested to provide a "set up" for the next link. The event that led to that rather lengthy paeon also led me to friendship with Dr. George Ellis Mims, composer, conductor, organist, arranger, choirmaster, and gentleman. He's now retired from that post at St. Martin's, but about to undertake a "retirement" project at a large, rich parish in Mobile, AL where the organ and music program apparently both need an overhaul. Hopefully, that's going to lead to a unique recording project. I've proposed to George that he prepare a recital program on the organ "as is" and we record it. Then, when the renovation is complete, we repeat the program with precisely the same setup. For the organ lover, it will offer extraordinary insight into how an instrument "morphs" through it's life. I'm not sure this has ever been done. In any event, Dr. Mims was a guest on Houston NPR's "The Front Row" last week and provides a fascinating insight into his philosophy and artistry, and there are samples from each of the four discs to illustrate. The next link will take you to a stream or download if you'd like to hear it. Of course, the music is pretty dumbed down for streaming but the NPR folks are pretty good at it so you should be able to "hear through" to the quality of these recordings. IMHO, you'll be hard pressed to find CD's with this combination of engineering, acoustic environment, and artistry. The Front Row-Dr. George Ellis Mims Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Thanks for the link. Cool interview with Dr.Mims. I need to get that CD set. The excerpts sound very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 linky no work? sausage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted July 23, 2009 Author Share Posted July 23, 2009 I am assuming it does, Michael, as DD had no issues and I just checked and it worked for me... Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt1stcav Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Worked for me as well. And I think that project is an excellent idea...hope it goes through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuisis Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Thanks for the link, work great here. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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