@dieselheart001 Progress has been slower than expected for a number of reasons not the least of which is the move to a new console (four manual) with midi which has required a number of related changes in the installation. Making progress once again now. Will post something as soon as it is playing.
@johnm555fl The four manual will be a real enhancement to performance. I've been wanting to step up to a three manual for 380. If I can find the right one it might make
everything go a lot easier, as far as changes... Hang in there. I don't think one ever truly finishes an organ, at least entirely to satisfaction.
Nice to see a video of an organ in a house.My friend who now lives in Lady Lake FL lived next door to Joe Kearns (MR WILSON OF DENNIS THE MENNICE) on Carlos Ave in Hollywood,he had his house built around an organ. My friend heard him play many times.He lived next door when Joe passed away suddenly.
I am the youngest granddaughter of Ferd Rassmann. My Dad was his son. I remember seeing pipe organ parts etc in his living room when I was a child. I would love to know any history or memories you have of my "Pop Pop"!!
@fleming1080 Sorry... but I have no personal knowledge. I know that he was mentioned in one of the posts on this video; however that comment was made in reference to the organ when it was originally installed at St Andrews - which is now over sixty years ago. The one person who may have known him personally (Don Davitt) who was instrumental in our buying the instrument, is himself now deceased. Sorry to disappoint. However, he built a very fine instrument... and it is still playing.
Very nice playing indeed, and I'm so happy for you that you saved this instrument and thus keeping it alive and well here in Florida! Can't wait to hear it in its expanded form. Could you post the stoplist in the description? BTW, do you know Dr. Stuart Gardner?
@bhigdaddymark Thanks for writing and glad that you liked the video. Will be happy to post the stop list in the description as a matter of historical record. The organ will more than double its size in its new location thanks to the layout of the home and 14' ceilings. Do know Stuart and used to attend his programs all the time at St. Pauls (Delray). Stop by our other account "ChurchofthePalmsDel"
I would love to hear this live. Do you invite people in? I live in Boca. I'm an opera and theater organ 'person'. ps- if i got a message asking this i would not answer it sooo, i understand. Lou
@StuartLou Hi... and thanks for visiting. This video shows the organ in our former home; we moved one year ago and we are in the process of reconstructing (and enlarging) the instrument in our new home. We have grown to 22 ranks (formerly 12). It will be many months before we are "in playing condition" once again. We will post videos; keep in touch and write again when you see the latest videos on this channel Thanks
Edward and John, What a great surprise this is! As a young boy, I helped install this instrument at St. Andrew's under the watchful eye of Ferd Rassmann, the then local rep for Reuter. I'm so glad the organ has found a good home and more ranks!
Thank you very much for writing and adding this historical note. Did you happen to know Don Davett? He was the original curator of the instrument when it was in NJ; he is now one of our good friends here in FL and continues to offer his expertise in helping us bring this dream to completion. Stay tuned for what happens after the move. Hint: the new home has 14' ceilings - more "cathedralesque" than our present humble abode.
Thanks for the reply, John! No I don't know Don personally, but his reputation is very good. Looking forward to hearing the sound in the new room. (I sure the instrument is happy to be out of the closet, er, chamber at St. Andrew's.)
Hope to hear more of Opus 1087! Looking forward to 2012 and having Opus
380 up and playing as well. God bless!!
dieselheart001 2 months ago
@dieselheart001 Progress has been slower than expected for a number of reasons not the least of which is the move to a new console (four manual) with midi which has required a number of related changes in the installation. Making progress once again now. Will post something as soon as it is playing.
johnm555fl 2 months ago
@johnm555fl The four manual will be a real enhancement to performance. I've been wanting to step up to a three manual for 380. If I can find the right one it might make
everything go a lot easier, as far as changes... Hang in there. I don't think one ever truly finishes an organ, at least entirely to satisfaction.
dieselheart001 2 months ago
Nice to see a video of an organ in a house.My friend who now lives in Lady Lake FL lived next door to Joe Kearns (MR WILSON OF DENNIS THE MENNICE) on Carlos Ave in Hollywood,he had his house built around an organ. My friend heard him play many times.He lived next door when Joe passed away suddenly.
kentwesterly 2 months ago
@kentwesterly Thankis for visiting. See also Channel: churchofthepalmsdel
johnm555fl 2 months ago
I am the youngest granddaughter of Ferd Rassmann. My Dad was his son. I remember seeing pipe organ parts etc in his living room when I was a child. I would love to know any history or memories you have of my "Pop Pop"!!
fleming1080 9 months ago
@fleming1080 Sorry... but I have no personal knowledge. I know that he was mentioned in one of the posts on this video; however that comment was made in reference to the organ when it was originally installed at St Andrews - which is now over sixty years ago. The one person who may have known him personally (Don Davitt) who was instrumental in our buying the instrument, is himself now deceased. Sorry to disappoint. However, he built a very fine instrument... and it is still playing.
johnm555fl 9 months ago
Very nice playing indeed, and I'm so happy for you that you saved this instrument and thus keeping it alive and well here in Florida! Can't wait to hear it in its expanded form. Could you post the stoplist in the description? BTW, do you know Dr. Stuart Gardner?
bhigdaddymark 11 months ago
@bhigdaddymark Thanks for writing and glad that you liked the video. Will be happy to post the stop list in the description as a matter of historical record. The organ will more than double its size in its new location thanks to the layout of the home and 14' ceilings. Do know Stuart and used to attend his programs all the time at St. Pauls (Delray). Stop by our other account "ChurchofthePalmsDel"
johnm555fl 11 months ago
I would love to hear this live. Do you invite people in? I live in Boca. I'm an opera and theater organ 'person'. ps- if i got a message asking this i would not answer it sooo, i understand. Lou
StuartLou 1 year ago
@StuartLou Hi... and thanks for visiting. This video shows the organ in our former home; we moved one year ago and we are in the process of reconstructing (and enlarging) the instrument in our new home. We have grown to 22 ranks (formerly 12). It will be many months before we are "in playing condition" once again. We will post videos; keep in touch and write again when you see the latest videos on this channel Thanks
johnm555fl 1 year ago
Edward and John, What a great surprise this is! As a young boy, I helped install this instrument at St. Andrew's under the watchful eye of Ferd Rassmann, the then local rep for Reuter. I'm so glad the organ has found a good home and more ranks!
bill08033 2 years ago 9
Dear Bill,
Thank you very much for writing and adding this historical note. Did you happen to know Don Davett? He was the original curator of the instrument when it was in NJ; he is now one of our good friends here in FL and continues to offer his expertise in helping us bring this dream to completion. Stay tuned for what happens after the move. Hint: the new home has 14' ceilings - more "cathedralesque" than our present humble abode.
John
johnm555fl 2 years ago
Thanks for the reply, John! No I don't know Don personally, but his reputation is very good. Looking forward to hearing the sound in the new room. (I sure the instrument is happy to be out of the closet, er, chamber at St. Andrew's.)
bill08033 2 years ago 2