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Organ tones

🔗Ozan Yarman <ozanyarman@superonline.com>

2/6/2005 5:41:06 PM

I know exactly what you mean brother Yahya, I had the priviledge of playing the monumental organ at the Saint Anthony Church in the European side of Istanbul. The magnificent machine dated about half a century ago produced the most delightful tones when I cranked up the volume pedals to maximum (much to the chagrin of local dwellers). But I assure you, the skin curdling effects that reverberated within the spacious hall was very much worth it. After once too many performances that perplexed the snoozy community, I retreated to my den with etiquette. Later, I considered building one in my home, but not only would that be extravagant, it would also not measure up to the original. Likewise, the electronic organ sounds at my disposal are hardly dainty. Will there ever be some feasible method for reproducing the authentic organ tones electronically?

Regards,
Ozan