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All The Stops: The Glorious Pipe Organ And Its American Masters

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Excellent modern history
I was pleased to discover Craig Whitney's "All the Stops" when a friend recently received a copy of the book. I was even more satisfied when I bought my own copy and finished reading it.Whitney has done a remarkable service to the world of pipe organs. For those of us who play the organ "All the Stops" contains a rich history of the instrument over the past one hundred years and it is told by an author who is an unabashed organ fan and player himself. Reading this book is like witnessing a tug of war on several levels. There is a battle of organ builders about whether or not to use tracker or electropneumatic action. Wars rage with regard to pipe vs. electric organs. How good are European organs when compared to organs in America? How much input should an organist have with regard to a particular organ being built? As Whitney underscores, the organ world is a rather elite one with egos and tempers as big as the instruments on which organists play. And all of...
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July 18, 2003 (Old Greenwich, Ct. USA) | Helpful Votes: 26 | Rating: 5

Authoritative without being pedantic
As Whitney quotes one expert, organists are an odd lot for musicians: They often work out of sight, and almost never show much interest in other classical music. So I doubt this book will become a mainstream best-seller, but it has much to recommend it.Whitney manages to combine a history of the pipe organ in America, especially its flourishing from about 1925 to 1975 with the personalities of the builders (Skinner, Harrison and Fisk) and two performers who defined the age. Patrician, starchy E. Power Biggs (b. 1906) who came to represent the "back to basics" German school of playing, and the flamboyant Virgil Fox (b. 1912) who promoted the romantic orchestral sound of the organ.There's just enough background to understand the different schools of organ building (North German, English, French and American Eclectic) without getting bogged down in stoplists. Whitney is a keen observer of the instruments and the politics, so this book ends up being a combination of...
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July 5, 2003 (Oakland, CA United States) | Helpful Votes: 20 | Rating: 5

Excellent Book!
I received this book as a Christmas present this past year. It didn't take me long to read it from cover to cover! Whitney provides a great history of the pipe organ from E.M. Skinner's era up through today, including two very informational biographies of both E. Power Biggs and Virgil Fox, the organ showmen of the 20th century.I would highly recommend this book to anyone even remotely interested in the pipe organ. Whitney has a very easy writing style to read, often incorporating definitions of the organ terms he uses as he goes along. He also includes a glossary of other terms at the end for further clarification. I thoroughly enjoyed this book!And just as an end note, I believe that those who review books online (such as Bob Myers, July 14 2003, below) should remember that this is a chance to voice OPINIONS. Nobody can judge an opinion, such as his statement that this book is "boring." But it would be much more accurate for him to state that this book is, in...
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January 18, 2004 (Dowagiac, MI United States) | Helpful Votes: 15 | Rating: 5

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From the mid-19th to the mid-20th century, organ music was wildly popular in America. Organ builders could hardly fill the huge demand for both concert hall and home organs. Organ players developed cult followings and bitter rivalries. One movement arose to restore to American organs the tonal clarity and precision that instruments of the baroque period had, while another took electronic organs to rock concert halls, where younger listeners could be found. In his critically acclaimed book, New York Times journalist and editor - and passionate amateur organist - Craig Whitney brings the colorful history of the American pipe organ to life. Each book also contains a bonus CD with Whitney's witty and wise introduction to the magnificent mechanics and majestic music of the pipe organ. The result is a joyful celebration of a remarkable instrument that will delight organ buffs, music fans, and general readers alike. Top to learn more

Behold the Mighty Wurlitzer: The History of the Theatre Pipe Organ (Contributions to the Study of Popular Culture)

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A concise but comprehensive review of the theatre pipe organ
Well written, and a wonderful assortment of photographs. If this is in your field of interest, you won't be disappointed.
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March 19, 2008 (Alaska) | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 5

A Book WELL Worth the Extra Money,Find it if at ALL Possible
A Very in Depth Book and a bit Pricey.This is because it is an extremely hard to find book.Finding Succinct articles on the History of the Wurlitzer and or Theatre Organ is Not as easy as some might think.Lots of internet links but not very many Articles.This a Great Book for a person wanting a Quick Complete book on theHistory of Theatre Organ that is an"Easy Read".Check out his book "Jesse Crawford-Poet of the Organi am very glad these books were written,Thanx!!!
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February 5, 2005 (ITHACA, NEW YORK United States) | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 5

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John W. Landon, himself a theatre pipe organist, has written the first history of the theatre pipe organ. He traces its development from church organ to a theatrical instrument that took the place of a piano. Landon also discusses the pipe organ's later emergence as a solo instrument, its use in radio broadcasting and phonograph records, and its present uses. The book also includes a history of those companies that built theatre organs and biographical sketches of some of the leading theatre organists. The appendixes list theatre organ installations around the world.

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Understanding The Pipe Organ: A Guide for Students, Teachers and Lovers of the Instrument

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Very helpful for pipe organ builders
I purchased an old pipe organ built in 1922. It was completely disassembled and I didn't fully understand all the parts/pieces. I purchased several pipe organ books and Mr. Shannon's book was the best single-source for answering all my questions. It was informative, easy to read, and contained all the necessary drawings to understand functionality and use of the various components. I feel confident that I can now assemble and bring this beautiful organ back to life.
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April 21, 2009 (SoCal, USA) | Helpful Votes: 10 | Rating: 5

INDISPENSABLE HANDBOOK FOR ORGANISTS
SHANNON'S BOOK DEALS WITH EVERY ASPECT OF THE PIPE ORGAN: ITS COMPONENTS, MECHANISM, KEY AND STOP ACTIONS, ELECTRICS, PLACEMENT, PLUS HANDY ADVICE ON MAKING SIMPLE REPAIRS JUST BEFORE THE CHURCH SERVICE. THE AUTHOR WRITES ENGAGINGLY FROM A LIFETIME OF EXPERIENCE AS PLAYER, COMPOSER, BUILDER, & TEACHER. HIS METHOD IS PATIENT, CAREFUL, THOROUGH, AND AUTHORITATIVE. AN EXPERT, HE IS NEVER CONDESCENDING. THIS BOOK SHOULD BE ON THE CONSOLE OF EVERY ORGAN IN THE COUNTRY; IT WILL BE CHERISHED AND USED BY ALL SERIOUS LOVERS OF THE ORGAN,INCLUDING MUSIC COMMITTEEMEN. THE MOST USEFUL SUCH BOOK ON THE MARKET TODAY. MOST HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. J.M.Bullard
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April 24, 2009 (SPARTANBURG, SC USA) | Helpful Votes: 11 | Rating: 5

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The pipe organ, an instrument whose origins date to ancient Greece, is prominent in the development of secular and church music, and its builders were as artistic as the composers like Bach, Pachelbel and Handel who played them. This book describes the mechanics, fabrication, and acoustics of all types of pipe organs. Although it is technical in nature, its design, descriptions, and language are directed to organ students, their teachers, and all persons who love the organ. The book covers the construction of several types of pipe organ, with chapters on actions, chests, pipe work, wind supply, electrical circuitry, mechanics, registration, organ placement, acoustics, and repairs. Top to learn more

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Forest of Pipes: The Walt Disney Concert Hall Organ

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They, um, pulled out all the stops!
It's only the Gehry Organ, but I like it. It is in the Walt Disney Concert Hall, in Los Angeles.Yes, it is called, "a forest of pipes." Or a "log jam of pipes." Or "french fries." Or "a startling array of cockeyed organ pipes." And one detractor said that "it will set back organ building a hundred years."In this book, we see photos of early study models, with metal pipes, then with a façade of straight but angled wooden pipes, and then with the trumpets at the top, and finally with the curved and angled wooden pipes and the trumpets below. The longer pipes are indeed wooden (and used as part of the façade), with pipes behind the façade being made of alloys of tin and lead.We often measure the size of an organ by the number of pipes, or by the number of sets of pipes that produce a given timbre, called "ranks." These ranks are controlled by the organist using "stop controls" (generally tabs or knobs) at the keyboard.Originally, the...
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October 21, 2007 (jillmalter@aol.com) | Helpful Votes: 5 | Rating: 5

Forest of Pipes - Great
I ordered this as a "thank you" gift for our church organist. I didn't realize the book came with a CD as well, and was pleasantly surprised. Our organist loved his gift.
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July 6, 2010 (Tustin, CA) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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Frank Gehry's Walt Disney Concert Hall is a stunning piece of architecture whose curved metal skin is known worldwide. The hall's rich wood interior allows musicians and listeners to dwell inside an instrument of exquisite craftsmanship. The centerpiece of the auditorium is a skewed arrangement oforgan pipes located behind the stage. This organ represents the culmination of 16 years of design, planning, and construction, and it has been a reverberating success since its inaugural concert in the fall of 2004. Forest of Pipes includes fascinating interviews with key figures in the organ's designand construction, including organ designer Manuel Rosales, organ builder Caspar Glatter-Goetz, as well as Gehry himself. Illustrations include drawings, construction photos, and magnificent portraits of the finished instrument by photographer Grant Mudford. World-famous organists describe their experiences performing on one of the most significant new organs built in the last 100 years. Top to learn more

Interesting, a few shortcomings
This is arranged as a series of interviews with various people associated with the organ and the concert hall. Some are more germane than others. A surprising omission is a stoplist for the instrument. The CD is of limited value and quite brief.
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July 7, 2009 (MD, USA) | Helpful Votes: 3 | Rating: 4

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All The Stops: The Glorious Pipe Organ And Its American Masters

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July 18, 2003 (Old Greenwich, Ct. USA) | Helpful Votes: 26 | Rating: 5

July 5, 2003 (Oakland, CA United States) | Helpful Votes: 20 | Rating: 5

January 18, 2004 (Dowagiac, MI United States) | Helpful Votes: 15 | Rating: 5

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For centuries, pipe organs stood at the summit of musical and technological achievement, admired as the most complex and intricate mechanisms the human race had yet devised. In All The Stops, New York Times journalist Craig Whitney journeys through the history of the American pipe organ and brings to life the curious characters who have devoted their lives to its music.

From the mid-19th to the mid-20th century, organ music was wildly popular in America. Organ builders in New York and New England could hardly fill the huge demand for both concert hall and home organs. Master organbuilders found ingenious ways of using electricity to make them sound like orchestras. Organ players developed cult followings and bitter rivalries. One movement arose to restore to American organs the clarity and precision that baroque organs had in centuries past, while another took electronic organs to the rock concert halls, where younger listeners could be found. But while organbuilders and organists were fighting with each other, popular audiences lost interest in the organ.

Today, organs are beginning to make a comeback in concert halls and churches across America. Craig Whitney brings the story to life and up to date in a humorous, engaging book about the instruments and vivid personalities that inspired his lifelong passion: the great art of the majestic pipe organ.

Hear the sounds of some of the pipe organs featured in ALL THE STOPS

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Hear the sounds of some of the pipe organs featured in ALL THE STOPS

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Pipe Organ Registration

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Concise, clear and readable!
My opinion may be based upon that fact that my teacher, who was Harvard-trained, required this book for his organ students. In writing this book Goode seems know just how much to say in as few words as possible to make things clear. When others wander off into exploring fine points, Goode gets right to the subject at hand.I have other books on organ registration, but if I had to reduce my library to one, this would be it. It's been a good friend over the years, Mr. Goode's book, and it will be to you as well.Even new, costing about the price of two organ lessons, it's a deal. In it is everything an organ teacher would teach so, if your teacher misses a point, you'll find it here.
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April 27, 2012 (US) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

Recommended for those interested in classical organs
I picked up this book some years ago and since then I have referred to it countless times. The core topic of the book is - as its title indicates - the subject of registration. However it looks at a number of other topics as well. It examines the character and dispositions/specifications/stop-lists of different types of organs (English, French, German, Spanish). It has a very nice summary of stop names with a brief description of the sound and general classification (e.g. stopped, open, metal) of each stop listed. It also touches on aspects of organ playing technique. Whilst a great deal of information is on the Internet (eg "Encyclopedia of organ stops", "International organ foundation", etc) it is very desirable to have a book like this.
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March 27, 2012 (australia) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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Organ Pipes

A 1929 Skinner Organ Co. organ took its place in the chapel. A 2005 committee led by Gomes agreed that two organs instead of one were needed to fill the church’s space adequately, one for the intimate Appleton Chapel, the other for the main body of the church. At Harvard one recent afternoon, Michael Kraft, the company’s head reed voicer, was regulating the tone on some of the organ’s 3,049 pipes, the smallest of which stands only half an inch, and the largest 32 feet. A crafter of organ reed pipes is, fittingly, a clarinetist. , the mechanical-tracker organ company founded by Fisk, whose Opus 46 had been in the chapel since 1967. Meanwhile, the new Fisk organ slated for the church’s rear gallery was nearing completion in a town more famous for its fishing fleet than for complicated musical machines. The dream of Gomes, who died a year ago, will be realized this Sunday when the new Fisk organ, Opus 139, is officially unveiled. “Fisk epitomizes the classical principles of organ building,” said Christian Lane , associate University organist and choirmaster. ” The Memorial Church ’s new organ is a product of that devotion. Small models of every organ the company has made are perched high on ledges scattered around the space.

Dirk asks Mark to wake Captain Ross and let him know the pre-empted situation, again once back up on deck with the Captain just moments later, the wind has increased to thirty knots and the sinister cloud is heading our way. ) The rest of the Foremast watch and some of the professional crew are woken up to standby to weigh anchor, in haste that the anchor is going to drag in these strong winds and sure enough she does. As per standing orders, Mark goes down to wake Dirk the chief officer to notify him of the threatening weather and by the time they both arrive back up on deck moments later, the wind has increased to 20 knots and the anchor cable is bar tight. A sight that from the distance looks like organ pipes on the cliff front. Upperyardsman Mark is on watch at 0400-0600 with John, Greg and Paul when at 0450 the wind increases from 5-6 knots to 10 knots. The wind is blowing a comfortable force 3-4 (7-16 knots) north by west, which is ideal for us to head South into Refuge Bay, Port Arthur where we will sit quietly until the short, sharp low pressure passes us during the early hours of the morning. Sheets of cold, sharp, stinging, horizontal rain is now hitting us with ferocity, and to the sounds of the screaming winds now gusting 57 -60 knots, the Isle of dead is slowly getting closer and closer off our stern. Tonight we will keep anchor watch with the voyage crew only doing an hour of watch as not all persons are required on deck. The wind puts our stern towards the creepy Isle of Dead and our bow facing Port Arthur.

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