Play That Thing!
Just got an email inviting me to a "Masters" training session with Hector Olivera – only because I'm on his mailing list – not because I am any kind of organist. I'll put in a big plug for Hector – as far as I am concerned, he is the world's greatest organist. There was a reference to to something called the Roland Atelier. While searching their site for information, they showed a link to a video with Hector playing.
First heard and met Hector in San Francisco when he played the dedicatory concert on a new organ in my church there (Miraloma Community Church). The manufacturer had put every "bell and whistle" on the organ for a demonstration site and wanted to show off their organ to the world, and so brought Hector to S.F. Was I ever impressed (me, the guy who loves theater organs).
Then in 2006, Mount Hermon bought a Rogers Touring Organ that was just sitting around the factory. We were at the Home Schooler's Family Camp, and Dave Talbot played a "mini-concert" which was a great demonstration of his talent and the power of the instrument…and then they announced that Hector was coming to play. Decision made – done deal! Karen and I went down and spent the night just so we would not have to rush home. Hector got some impressive sounds from that organ!
Here's a link to a YouTube Video that will knock your socks off. Even if you don't like organ music, what Hector does with an organ will amaze you!
Can't wait until he is somewhere near again…