Christopher Steel (1938-91) - 'Nocturne' from Six Pieces for Organ

[@RienSchalkwijk]

Very interesting. It could be a Tournemire or even a Flor Peeters. Beautiful use of chromaticism en modal keys. Thanks for sharing Paul!

[@paulswindenmusic]

Thanks so much, Rien! Yes, this is a really beguiling and interesting piece harmonically. Steel’s music is highly creative.

[@SecretsofOrganPlaying]

Very creative sounding Nocture. Modern and colourful.

[@paulswindenmusic]

Absolutely! Steel’s music is definitely of this type.

[@grahamtwist]

Your commentary on this 'Nocturne' by Christopher Steel is spot on and your performance is just brilliant. The soundscape is wonderfully unsettling and the Blackburn Walker Organ sample set strings gnaw deep into the night as they reach for that enigmatic ending: bravo, Paul!

[@paulswindenmusic]

Thanks, Graham! Yes, the sound colours here are visceral and uncompromising, for sure. More pieces to come in this sequence!

[@BrooksLehnig]

Amazing use of dissonance to create this moody soundscape. I get the feel of urban backstreets and shadows, and uncertain awaiting's. It would be a great movie backdrop. Thank you for sharing this! I can't wait for the next installment... no pressure 😃

[@paulswindenmusic]

Thanks, Brooks! All the pieces are recorded now and the next one in the sequence is scheduled for Halloween! Hopefully, a suitably scary number… 🎃

[@MooreMusic12]

Amazing ❤😊😊😊

[@paulswindenmusic]

Thanks for listening!

[@peternaryd_operasinger]

Wonderful Paul 👍👍👏👏

[@paulswindenmusic]

Thanks for tuning in, Peter!

[@peternaryd_operasinger]

@@paulswindenmusic You're so welcome