The Electro-Voice Series D Organ Speaks with Authority

Jon Spong and Ken Nordine - The Electro-Voice Series D Organ Speaks with Authority

This is a demonstration record of the instrument in this album's title. Jon Spong is the organist throughout the album and Ken Nordine is the narrator on side 1. I have to admit that Nordine is the main attraction on this album as I am a fan of his work (Word Jazz, Colors, etc.) although I do enjoy the rich tones emitted by this organ.

The Electro-Voice Series D Organ was produced by the organ division of Electro-Voice, a company specializing in producing audio equipment and sound systems. It is an electronic organ that reproduces well the sounds of authentic massive pipe chruch organs although the liner notes insist that it is not an electronic organ in sound or principle. This particular organ appears to have been a cheap compact alternative for those who did not have the space nor the funds to obtain pipe organs. For some reason, there is not any information about the Electro-Voice Series D Organ on its website. The company doesn't make organs anymore if the lack of mention of organs is any indication.

Electro-Voice self-released this LP.

Tracklisting:

Side 1

1. Introduction and Demonstration of the Electro-Voice Series D Organ {16:54}

Side 2

1. All Glory Be to God on High {1:47}

composed by J.S. Bach (1685-1750)

2. The Bottom and Top of the Trumpet {1:55}

composed by Louis N. Clerambault (1676-1749)

3. All Glory, Laud, and Honor {1:39}

composed by Melchoir Teschner (1584-1635)

4. Allegretto, For Glass Harmonica {2:00}

composed by J. G. Naumann (1741-1801)

5. Introit and Chorale, Opus 154 {3:27}

composed by Sigfrid Karg-elert (1879-1933)

6. Prelude on "Greensleeves" {2:28}

composed by Marianne Bahmann

7. Tone Poem for the Pedals {1:10}

composed by Jon Spong

8. Hymn Tune "Olivet" {1:51}

composed by Lowell Mason (1792-1872)

9. The Fourth of July {6:25}

composed by James Hewitt (1770-1827)

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