Immerse yourself in the captivating world of organ music with Iain Farrington's "Live Wire: Organ Music by Iain Farrington." Released on March 6, 2020, under Priory Records, this choral and requiem-inspired album offers a rich and diverse listening experience that spans over 76 minutes. Farrington's mastery of the organ is evident in each of the 30 tracks, which range from lively and energetic pieces like "Live Wire" and "Free Wheeler" to more contemplative and spiritual compositions such as "Lay My Burden Down."
The album is divided into several multi-part suites, each with its own unique theme and character. "Fiesta" is a vibrant and celebratory suite that takes the listener through a series of dances and songs, while "Animal Parade" is a whimsical and imaginative journey through the animal kingdom, with each movement depicting a different creature. "Lay My Burden Down" is a deeply moving suite of spirituals, arranged for organ by Farrington, that offers a moment of reflection and solace.
Farrington's skillful use of the organ's full range of colors and textures is on full display throughout the album, from the powerful and dramatic opening of "Live Wire" to the delicate and introspective closing of "Lay My Burden Down." Whether you're a seasoned organ enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Live Wire: Organ Music by Iain Farrington" is sure to delight and inspire.
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Tracks
Live WireIain Farrington
Fiesta: I. CelebrationIain Farrington
Fiesta: II. ConversationsIain Farrington
Fiesta: III. Stride DanceIain Farrington
Fiesta: IV. SongIain Farrington
Fiesta: V. Fast DanceIain Farrington
Fiesta: VI. NocturneIain Farrington
Fiesta: VII. FinaleIain Farrington
Animal Parade: I. EntranceIain Farrington
Animal Parade: II. GiraffesIain Farrington
Animal Parade: III. Barrel Organ MonkeyIain Farrington
Animal Parade: IV. HippopotamusIain Farrington
Animal Parade: V. CriticsIain Farrington
Animal Parade: VI. Blue WhaleIain Farrington
Animal Parade: VII. SparrowsIain Farrington
Animal Parade: VIII. PenguinsIain Farrington
Animal Parade: IX. CheetahIain Farrington
Animal Parade: X. PiranhasIain Farrington
Animal Parade: XI. Alley CatsIain Farrington
Animal Parade: XII. ExitIain Farrington
Free WheelerIain Farrington
Lay My Burden Down: I. When I Lay My Burden Down (Arr. I. Farrington for Organ)Traditional, Iain Farrington
Lay My Burden Down: II. Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child (Arr. I. Farrington for Organ)Traditional, Iain Farrington
Lay My Burden Down: III. Amazing Grace (Arr. I. Farrington for Organ)Traditional, Iain Farrington
Lay My Burden Down: IV. Steal Away (Arr. I. Farrington for Organ)Wallace Willis, Iain Farrington
Lay My Burden Down: V. Every Time I Feel the Spirit (Arr. I. Farrington for Organ)Traditional, Iain Farrington
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