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Welcome to the new online home of Paul Morris'
Music - please note this site is still being constructed and many of the Menu Links on the left are not yet functional. ** LATEST NEWS ** April 27th 2008 - More video of Aeolian Organ Opus 1458. We have just added 2 more videos to YouTube.
March 25th 2008 - Story of Aeolian Organ Opus 1458. We have added Part One of the story of our Aeolian Organ Opus 1458 to the site. March 2008 - Paul Morris to play at the Curzon Cinema Clevedon on 16th March.
MARCH 2008 - Reviews and Pictures of 1458s' Inaugural Concert .
 The Concert Programme Cover. Paul Morris writes: "Well, it came and went! It was only after the last of the forty
or so guests had left that I realised what a lot of stress I had
been under, and what a successful day it had been.  PM at the Console of 1458 Bob Taylors' Review of the day: "As announced in MMD previously, Paul Morris held an inauguration for his recently installed and freshly restored Aeolian Opus 1458, Duo-Art player organ. The event in Exeter, Devon, UK on February 23, was an all day affair. Starting at 11 a.m., attendees gathered at 27 Blackall Road and went about the pleasant task of greeting old acquaintances and making new ones. Guests hailed from England, Australia, and USA. The formal program began with a well prepared and rehearsed audio- visual presentation. Using both slides and videos, Paul showed the instrument progressing from an unrestored and in anguishing condition in America, to a fully restored and expertly installed state in his residence in Exeter. His Victorian three-story town house had to be modified to accommodate the larger-than-average 3manual, 37 rank organ. Even with these modifications, access to the organ chambers still requires agility and a slim waistline. The organ was first demonstrated by means of the organ's detached 176-note Duo-Art roll player. Using rolls that exhibit the orchestral quality of the Aeolian pipe organ, Paul demonstrated the wide range dynamics, multiple voices, and lovely phrasing incorporated in expertly arranged Aeolian Organ Guild rolls. A broad selection of rolls gave a convincing performance of the chameleon qualities of the Aeolian. Next, various guests played 116-note rolls at the console. To properly render these selections, the user must nimbly set stops and other controls as the roll instructions pass over the tracker bar. This is a true interactive experience and the participants did a marvelous job. The dinner, which was almost a banquet, created a natural interval and allowed more social interaction among the guests. Following the meal were live organists who played informally. At 8 p.m., host Paul Morris appeared at the console with a selection of well rehearsed numbers starting out with a medley of Victor Herbert tunes. That concluded the formal part of the program, but superb performances continued as various professional organists stopped in and kept the evening alive with well-polished renditions of their favorites. What had happened in that one day represented a dream come true for Paul Morris. It also displayed his perseverance and labor of hundreds of hours to make this organ spring back to life. Surrounded by enthusiasts, the camaraderie made the event a true career highlight for most of us. Many MMDers were there, many PPG members, and many AMICA members, too. Some of us met for the first time, but we'll see each other again. As some of these Brits will invade the U. S. for the summer Los Angeles AMICA convention, I will have my hands full as they are certain to pass by my area. Paul gave a preview performance for this event on YouTube (See the "Video" page under "Our Aeolian Residence Organ" on the Menu at the left - Ed.) He also pre recorded the program and has available the CD if you contact him. Great music, great fun, great people, and a wonderful machine. Who could ask for more?" Bob Taylor Geoff Writes: "Hi Paul, Just a note to express my thanks for the invitation to a truly memorable day at your house. It was a very fitting celebration of your fantastic achievement in the successful rebuilding of the Aeolian Pipe Organ. Harry was most impressed with the proceedings and has asked me to add his thanks to this message. Kind Regards, Geoff." Amy Writes: "Paul, We so enjoyed the celebratory concert yesterday. Congratulations - it sounded spectacular. The food was wonderful and it was great to meet so many enthusiasts. Kindest wishes, Amy" For more pictures of the Concert go to the "Gallery" link under "Our Aeolian Residence Organ" on the Menu at the left or Click > HERE 17th FEBRUARY 2008 - The first video of Paul playing Aeolian Organ Opus 1458 has been posted on YouTube Click > HERE 22nd DECEMBER
2007 - The Picture Galleries of our Aeolian Residence Organ are now available to view online. Go to the "Gallery" link under "Our Aeolian Residence Organ" on the Menu at the left or Click > HERE
NOVEMBER 2007 - We are pleased to announce that the range of Paul Morris' Music published CDs is available NOW for purchase Online from this site. Please click on the "New Records" Link (under Shops) in the Menu on the left, or Click > HERE Based in the City of Exeter in the County of Devon, U.K. Paul Morris' Music is dedicated to promoting Vintage Music, chiefly from the 'teens and 'twenties and specialising in Mechanical Musical Instruments and Talking Machines .Providing Advice, Sales, Repair and Skilled Restoration of a wide range of Player Pianos, Pipe Organs, Phonographs and Gramophones, we are enthusiasts committed to providing a highly Professional and Personal service to all our customers, many of whom have also become our friends. This site will soon contain details of our stock of genuine Phonograph Cylinders and 78 RPM Records which will be For Sale Online. Our unique Reproduction Blank Cylinders and Re-Mastered Recordings of Vintage Material will also be offered for sale along with Sundries and Spares. We are also often able to source specific requirements for our customers from our extensive Worldwide Contacts. Popular CDs of performances by Paul Morris himself, of period musical pieces, played on a restored Aeolian Residence Organ installed in a Victorian house in Exeter, are now available for purchase. Paul Morris also offers his services as a talented Organist and Performer on Theatre Organ and Piano as well as providing Tuition. There will be extensive information and pictures of the Restoration of the Aeolian Organ and it is planned (in the fullness of time) to have a "Video Tour" of the organ and additional performances available Online. Please call back often to check on progress as the site is constructed in the coming weeks and months. In the meantime for all Enquiries please Contact us using details on our Contact Form > HERE |
