October 25, 2010 marks the 30th anniversary of the passing of Virgil Fox. It gives me great pleasure to post several of the pieces I was privileged to study with him over the 10 years I spent as his student. In the spirit of 'honoring the master', I submit these performances in a style similar to his. They contain the essence of what he taught me about music in general and organ playing in particular.
In my youth I was often dismissively accused of being a "carbon copy" of Fox, but the fact is that I sought to study with him because I identified with his approach more than others that were accessible to me. Each of us "gets" music a little differently and that diversity keeps life interesting.
I owe Virgil Fox much. He turned my early interest in the organ into a passion for playing them and his touring organ sowed the seed for the eventual founding of Marshall & Ogletree. We all have heroes and he is certainly one of mine. Go Virgil!
Doug Marshall
Marshall & Ogletree, LLC
http://www.MarshallandOgletree.com
Doug's mastery of toe studs, his fingering, slection of stops, and the constant use and changing of registration and use of piston control is something to watch with AWE,and admiration. What a learning experience for all of us. Thank you sir!
Chesterbarnes1 6 months ago
Doug I was bragging aboaut you Sunday at church. Wonderful performance
Chesterbarnes1 6 months ago
very very well done :)
ebach1 1 year ago
An old fan of 659, I've heard many performers.
But here I catch a lot of fresh feelings.
As from a breeze in spring.
cthtyflf 1 year ago 2
All Bach isn't so hard on the ear! lol That organ is quite impressive and you did a fine job. God Bless from Wisc
TSB12556 1 year ago
Very musical performance, I'm sure dear Virgil is smiling. Good to hear phrasing in contemporary playing. Makes me think of Tom Hazelton.
cnmmnc8852 1 year ago
Marvelous performance on a fine instrument. Newfangled control mechanims have piqued my interest. I'll check out your web site.
accousticdecay 1 year ago
Go Virgil! And Go Doug! You both have been an inspiration to me! Warm regards>>>> organdude2001 ;o)
organdude2001 1 year ago