Pulling Out All Of The Stops
When someone says they’re “pulling out all the stops,” it means they’re giving everything they have, no holding back, no reserves. But this vivid phrase didn’t start in sports, business, or casual conversation. Its roots lie in the world of music, specifically in the grand tradition of the pipe organ. What Does “Pulling Out All […]
The Wanamaker Organ
The pipe organ is referred to the King of Instruments for many reasons, and size is, of course, one of them. Pipe Organs are well known for their grandiose size and incredible range of tones and voices. But despite many organs filling entire churches or buildings, one pipe organ, in particular, can claim the title […]
The World’s Oldest Playable Church Organ
Sthullen | CC BY-SA 3.0 Church organs have enriched worship services for centuries, filling sacred spaces with powerful and inspiring music. However, few people realize that the oldest playable church organ still in use today dates back to the 15th century. Nestled in the picturesque town of Sion, Switzerland, the organ at Valère Basilica holds […]
Updating Your Pipe Organ
Viscount Organs has been making premium-quality organs for more than a century. In that time, we’ve proven ourselves to be innovators in the field of the digital organ. We offer our incredible hybrid organs to those who are looking to update their existing pipe or church organs. But when is the right time to, and […]
Famous Organists: Charles-Marie Widor
The church organ has a long and storied history, going back for hundreds of years. During that time, countless accomplished musicians have sat at the bench and played stirring music of all kinds for innumerable audiences. But during the tenure of this King of Instruments, there have been some musicians that have stood out as […]
Top 6 Organ Rock Tracks | Best Rock Songs with Organ
Rock music is filled with electrifying guitar riffs and pounding drum beats, but one instrument often steals the show in unexpected ways: it’s the organ. The organ isn’t limited to classical music or churches. It has been a driving force behind some of the most legendary rock tracks ever recorded. From soulful blues riffs to […]
Organ at the Frontlines: The Enduring Legacy of Music in Wartime
When we think about the music of the Second World War, images of big band jazz, ragtime, and military marches often come to mind. Glenn Miller’s “American Patrol” practically plays in the background when imagining life for WWII service members. But for many soldiers and sailors, music was not a daily luxury. Often, the only […]
What to Do When You Can’t Practice
If you are an organ enthusiast like the team here at Viscount Organs, you know how hard it can be to go a long time without practicing! In fact, most of our clients practice daily to ensure that they stay on top of their technique and their skills. However, sometimes we can’t practice for whatever […]
Overcoming Your Nerves Before Performance
Right before you go on stage, you are probably going through what you will do once you are finally in front of everyone. Hopefully, you are imagining things going well! We know that there can be a lot of pressure when playing the church organ in front of a large group, especially if there are […]
Re-Learning an Instrument in Adulthood
How many people take music lessons at a young age, only to drop the instrument and focus more on careers or family in adulthood? The answer is, quite a lot! If this is the case for you, and you’ve found yourself wanting to get back into the instrument, we have some things for you to […]