Tag Archives: pipe organs

Sunday Pipes #81 “Opus 134”

Posted on January 8, 2023 by Ray V.

Many of you are aware that I am now working with a company based in Nashville, TN and am back and forth between Nashville and home in Aiken, SC. (Still spending a lot more time in TN). Isn’t it a … Continue reading →

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Sunday Pipes #79

Posted on October 8, 2022 by Ray V.

It has been said that if you don’t have a pipe organ, a Hammond  B3 is the next best thing. And it sounds something like this: “ Summertime”  

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Sunday Pipes #43 (Special Edition)

Posted on April 12, 2020 by Ray V.

All we need to know is what the title tells us. For new readers, I’m a fan of pipe organ music and for a while, was posting about pipe organs and the music on Sundays. Older posts can be found … Continue reading →

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Sunday Pipes, #41 ( Special Edition)

Posted on October 27, 2019 by Ray V.

One of the blogs that I have been following for years is Charleston Daily Photo and an occasional feature is Joan’s “Church Photo In Lieu of Attendance” where she provides a photo of one of the beautiful churches an and … Continue reading →

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Sunday Pipes #35

Posted on July 22, 2018 by Ray V.

A short piece,  played by an unidentified organist at the Chapel of The Immaculate Conception at my alma mater, Mt. St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, MD.   This is a photo I took of the Chapel a few years ago when … Continue reading →

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Sunday Pipes #33

Posted on July 8, 2018 by Ray V.

So, what’s your excuse? Kuha’o is a 17-year-old musical prodigy. He can listen to any song once or twice and playback an awesome rendition of that song on the piano. Not only is he self-taught, but the most inspiring thing … Continue reading →

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Sunday Pipes #30

Posted on June 17, 2018 by Ray V.

Yesterday, I had the honor of serving as one of seven ushers at the wedding of a brother Knight of Columbus,  Grand Knight of Council #724, Donn S. “Chip” Luo and Heather L (Hodgens) Lupo. May their years together be … Continue reading →

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Sunday Pipes #27

Posted on May 20, 2018 by Ray V.

  Rumored to be the biggest pipe organ in the world. Who am I to argue? From Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ Please stand and men, please remove your hats for our National Anthem. Here is a bit of … Continue reading →

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Sunday Pipes #8

Posted on January 7, 2018 by Ray V.

Here is a treat. Dr, Carol Williams playing the Gallery Organ at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City. Not exactly a piece you would expect to hear in a cathedral, but hey, life is full of fun surprises. You … Continue reading →

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Sunday Pipes

Posted on November 26, 2017 by Ray V.

  A Mighty Fortress is our God is also known as “The Battle Hymn of the Reformation.” Written by Martin Luther in late 1520’s, it is one of the best-known church hymns still used today. Here it is performed by … Continue reading →

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