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joeychitwood · 27 August 2014, 01:58 AM

One of my goals in life has been to listen to a world-class organist perform on a world-class pipe organ, and last week, the goal was realized. On a day too rainy to ride the mountain roads around Salt Lake City, Utah during our 15-day West Coast motorcycle trip, we spent the day in downtown SLC.

We roamed Temple Square, the headquarters of the Mormon Church. At noon, world-renowned organist Dr. Clay Christiansen gave a concert on the famous pipe organ in the Mormon Tabernacle. The organ was built in the 1860s and has over 11,700 pipes. Two full-time organ technicians maintain the instrument.

The acoustics in the Tabernacle are such that a pin dropped into a wooden bowl onstage can be heard without amplification from anywhere in the building. Christiansen played classics, jazz and American Spirituals. On the final Toccata by Boellmann, he "pulled out all the stops" literally and almost blew the roof off the Tabernacle.

I have never heard a wall of sound so powerful in my life. We all had goosebumps. It was a thrill of a lifetime, and everyone on our cycle trip agreed that, surprisingly, the organ concert was the highlight of the entire trip.

The Tabernacle Pipe Organ

The Mormon Temple at night

The Joker · 27 August 2014, 02:12 AM

Wow, must of been amazing.

joeychitwood · 27 August 2014, 02:40 AM

The longest pipe is 32 feet, the shortest is 3/4 inch. The bass notes were so deep that you felt rather than heard them.

77T · 27 August 2014, 02:45 AM

As a kid during a 2 month Western camping trip, our family had the full tour including the pin drop which was an amazing demonstration of acoustical perfection.

Then an organist played a short piece that was amazing. IMHO, the MTC does one of the top Christmas concerts in the World.

subtona · 27 August 2014, 02:51 AM

looks impressive, i just forwarded the link to a friend who splits his time between nyc and SLC… certainly sounds like an amazing experience!

joeychitwood · 27 August 2014, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 77T

As a kid during a 2 month Western camping trip, our family had the full tour including the pin drop which was an amazing demonstration of acoustical perfection.

Then an organist played a short piece that was amazing. IMHO, the MTC does one of the top Christmas concerts in the World.

Before the concert, Dr. Christiansen also demonstrated the acoustics by tearing pieces of newsprint from the stage. It was so clear that it was hard to believe there was no amplification. A Christmas concert by the choir and organ is now on my list.

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Originally Posted by subtona

looks impressive, i just forwarded the link to a friend who splits his time between nyc and SLC… certainly sounds like an amazing experience!

I would recommend the experience to anyone. None of my cycle-riding friends were organ enthusiasts, but they were blown away by the majesty of the sound.

East Bay Rider · 27 August 2014, 11:07 AM

Pipe organs are marvels.
This is the one at my lodge.

There are also tuned wooden boxes that I didn't photograph. Amazing.

vitalsignsrn · 27 August 2014, 02:17 PM

Wow..very awestruck by those pipes. Spectacular! :-)

Hairdude1 · 27 August 2014, 02:19 PM

Wow, that must have been a great experience

27 August 2014, 01:58 AM	#1
joeychitwood "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Way Up North USA Watch: Rolexes & Tudors Posts: 6,361	Finally Heard A Massive Pipe Organ Concert One of my goals in life has been to listen to a world-class organist perform on a world-class pipe organ, and last week, the goal was realized. On a day too rainy to ride the mountain roads around Salt Lake City, Utah during our 15-day West Coast motorcycle trip, we spent the day in downtown SLC. We roamed Temple Square, the headquarters of the Mormon Church. At noon, world-renowned organist Dr. Clay Christiansen gave a concert on the famous pipe organ in the Mormon Tabernacle. The organ was built in the 1860s and has over 11,700 pipes. Two full-time organ technicians maintain the instrument. The acoustics in the Tabernacle are such that a pin dropped into a wooden bowl onstage can be heard without amplification from anywhere in the building. Christiansen played classics, jazz and American Spirituals. On the final Toccata by Boellmann, he "pulled out all the stops" literally and almost blew the roof off the Tabernacle. I have never heard a wall of sound so powerful in my life. We all had goosebumps. It was a thrill of a lifetime, and everyone on our cycle trip agreed that, surprisingly, the organ concert was the highlight of the entire trip. The Tabernacle Pipe Organ The Mormon Temple at night

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77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,017	As a kid during a 2 month Western camping trip, our family had the full tour including the pin drop which was an amazing demonstration of acoustical perfection. Then an organist played a short piece that was amazing. IMHO, the MTC does one of the top Christmas concerts in the World. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

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East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,073	Pipe organs are marvels. This is the one at my lodge. There are also tuned wooden boxes that I didn't photograph. Amazing. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

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