Yes, there's been a lack of postings lately due to time constraints. There are lots of stuff I'd like to blog about but I think that'll have to wait until things cool off a little for me.
Anyway, I was at the Roland organ concert a week ago and thoroughly enjoyed it. Ms Kanako Kumanomido played a mixed repertoire of songs that spanned the Bach era all the way to the modern day anime music... and (almost) everything else in between! There was jazz, big band, latin, the musicals, and of course, Disney movie themes to whet the appetite of the young ones. And she sings too! And all that for free! What a great way to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon. I just love those Roland people.
The organ? Well, the Atelier AT80SL is an amazing piece of instrument that you have to listen to, live. And if you're an organist, you'd definitely want one. The price? Well, like they say... if you have to ask, then you probably can't afford it! :-(
Here, I've two video clips of the concert that I know you'll enjoy. In the first one, Ms Kanako plays the famous Cantata No.147 by J.S. Bach, popularly known as Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring. Listen to how the Atelier "sings". Such beautiful voices.
In this second video, Ms Kanako not only shows her playing skills and the organ's wide range of voices, she also displays her vocal prowess as she plays and sings Belle's Theme (from the animated movie "Beauty and the Beast").
If you really enjoyed these two videos and want more, you know where to go... :-)
