Ola Höglund - Organ Improvisation
Review by Mike Pilgreen
Organ Improvisation by Ola Höglund is an impressive display of virtuosity and creativity on the organ. The album features Höglund's improvisations on various themes and motifs, showcasing his mastery of the instrument and his ability to create intricate and compelling musical structures on the fly.
From the opening track, "Fugue in B Minor," to the closing piece, "Toccata in G Major," Höglund's playing is fluid, expressive, and full of surprises. He blends classical and contemporary styles with ease, incorporating elements of jazz, folk, and even rock music into his improvisations.
One of the standout tracks on the album is "Fantasy on a Theme by Bach," in which Höglund takes a familiar Bach melody and transforms it into a lush and intricate improvisation, showcasing his ability to take a simple theme and turn it into a complex and engaging musical journey.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Gud, Vår Gud, Vi Lova Dig = God, Our God, We Praise You | ||
| Gubben U Källingi = The Old Man And The Old Woman | ||
| Till Härlighetens Land Igen = To The Land Of Glory | ||
| Nu Sjunker Bullret = Now The Rumble Is Decreasing | ||
| Meditation Vid Havet = Meditation By The Sea | ||
| Vamlingbo I April - Improvisations Over The Negro Spiritual "It's A Me" | ||
| Nu Gläd Dig, Min Ande = Now Rejoice, My Soul | ||
| Se, Vi Gå Upp Till Jerusalem = See, We Go To Jerusalem | ||
| Helige Fader, Kom Och Var Oss Nära = Holy Father, Come Stay Close To Us | ||
| När Jag Den Törnekrona För Mina Tankar Har = When I Bear In Mind That Crown Of Thorn | ||
| Likt Vårdagssol I Morgonglöd = Like The Sun Of Spring In The Morning Glow | ||
| O, Giv Oss, Herre, Av Den Tro = O, Give Us, Lord, Of That Belief | ||
| Freedom | ||
| Lilla Karlsö | ||
| Fader, Du Vars Hjärta Gömmer = Fater, Thou Whose Heart Is Hiding | ||
| Härlig Är Joden = Splendid Is The World | ||
| Is God A Three Letter Word For Love? |
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Formats
- CD
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Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Engineer | Björn Carlsson (tracks: 1, 2, 3, 9, 10, 17), Henry Larsson (tracks: 7, 8, 13 to 16), Sivert Nordström (tracks: 4 to 6, 11, 12) |
| Organ | Ola Höglund |
| Photography By | Carl G. Friedner |
| Producer | Frank Hedman |
| Remastered By | Ian Cederholm |
Notes
- All performances are improvisations by Ola Höglund. All selections made in cooperation between Ola Höglund, Henry Larsson and Carl G. Friedner. Recording made available through courtesy of Radio Gotland.
- Track 1 & 2 recorded on the Main Organ in St Maria Cathedral, Visby, June 1986.
- Track 8 recorded on the Main Organ in St Maria Cathedral, Visby, July 13, 1986.
- Track 9 & 17 recorded on the Main Organ in St Maria Cathedral, Visby, April 5, 1986.
- Track 3 & 10 recorded in Swertingska Chapel, St Maria Cathedral, Visby, June 19, 1984.
- Track 5 recorded in Swertingska Chapel, St Maria Cathedral, Visby, July 17, 1984.
- Track 6 recorded in Bro Church, April 1984.
- Track 4, 11 & 12 recorded in Othem Church, April 3, 1984.
- Track 7, 13 to 16 recorded in Lärbro Church, January 25, 1984.
- Track 1, 9 & 17 mixed with soundscape of sea-birds recorded in Gotland.
Barcodes
- Barcode (Printed): 7 392004 410446
- Barcode (String): 7392004410446
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