Church organs in contemporary music, with Stuart Bowditch

Last Updated on July 1, 2024

S01 E86

We like to be unpredictable, so here’s an episode with the brilliant Stuart Bowditch that focuses on the role of the mighty Church Organ in contemporary music,

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Riffs of the week

Stuart’s Riff

• Sibelius – Finlandia (4:20)

Andrew’s Riff

• Man/Woman/Chainsaw – What Lucy Found there (2:23)

Stuart’s track choices

1. Type O Negative – Xero Tolerance (3:30)
2. Clair M Singer – The Molendinar (20:45)
3. Ellen Arkbro – Chords for organ (12:00
4. Robert Curgenven – Bardo (longform) for Three Turntables, Pipe Organ & Piano (50:10)

Andrew’s track choices

1. Led Zeppelin – Your time is gonna come (opening)
2. The Incredible String Band – Darling Belle (9:00)
3. Bach – Toccata and Fuge in D Minor (1:29)
4. The Charlatans – Nice Acre Court (1:47) (Rob played organ in prison)

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