Burke High D :)

[wyodeb]

So the Burke session bore high D that seemed way too loud at home proved to be just the thing at church this morning. Held its own with 3 amplified guitars, a piano, and the congregation. Just what I was hoping it would do. Now I understand the need for different whistles for different purposes.

Deb

[riverman]

What song did you play?

[wyodeb]

In Christ Alone. The high notes that seemed to peel the paint off the walls at home were soaring in the high-ceilinged sanctuary. My little Dixon Trad got lost in there a few weeks ago.

Deb

[Lyn D]

Hi Deb,

I have the Burke DBSBT (the D, Session in brass) and I love it! Do you have the brass or the aluminum?

Lyn

[plunk111]

I played the Gloria (Catholic Mass) today on my Impempe high D today. I play the whole thing in the upper octave (it goes to the 3rd octave D). I sure don't need a microphone! I do think it adds a lot.

[wyodeb]

Brass. The aluminum might be lighter but I got it used, so I didn't have a choice. I do like the look and feel of the brass. I wasn't sure this whistle was going to be a keeper for me until this morning. It seems meant to be played in large spaces.

Deb

[Flexismart]

Here's a recording that I did for a church service.
The tune was "Be Thou My Vision"
I was playing a Copeland D

Here it is: http://www.box.net/shared/cl2nyp3o2v

[Tucson Whistler]

Here's a recording that I did for a church service.
The tune was "Be Thou My Vision"
I was playing a Copeland D

Here it is: http://www.box.net/shared/cl2nyp3o2v

That's really nice. Very pretty.

[Mockingbird]

I noticed a fellow playing a Burke during our Sunday morning worship. I was quite proud of myself for knowing it was a Burke. It sounded lovely.

Of course I had to ask him a million questions afterward.

[riverman]

In Christ Alone. The high notes that seemed to peel the paint off the walls at home were soaring in the high-ceilinged sanctuary. My little Dixon Trad got lost in there a few weeks ago.

Deb

I'm a pastor who only has the courage to play a few times on Sunday nights. But I can play in the sanctuary any old time. Whistles really soar in sanctuaries. If any of you can sneak in or break in, I encourage you to try it!

[riverman]

Here's a recording that I did for a church service.
The tune was "Be Thou My Vision"
I was playing a Copeland D

Here it is: http://www.box.net/shared/cl2nyp3o2v

BEAUTIFUL! BRAVO! BRAVO! You must be a professional player?

[Flexismart]

Here's a recording that I did for a church service.
The tune was "Be Thou My Vision"
I was playing a Copeland D

Here it is: http://www.box.net/shared/cl2nyp3o2v

BEAUTIFUL! BRAVO! BRAVO! You must be a professional player?

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River,
Yeah, I play out a bit. I'm always happy to get a project like this where the instruments suit the music.
The key, of course, is to find a producer who understands the whistle - its strong points and limitations.
I also find it's helpful to let your imagination take control of your playing, rather than worrying about the minutiae and reflexive self-criticism that many of us suffer from, (not that I can always do this).
Thanks for the compliment.

[plunk111]

In Christ Alone. The high notes that seemed to peel the paint off the walls at home were soaring in the high-ceilinged sanctuary. My little Dixon Trad got lost in there a few weeks ago.

Deb

I'm a pastor who only has the courage to play a few times on Sunday nights. But I can play in the sanctuary any old time. Whistles really soar in sanctuaries. If any of you can sneak in or break in, I encourage you to try it!

Funny you should mention this! I used to "sneak" into our local (Catholic) cathedral on Saturday mornings and play either cornetto or natural trumpet - both magnificent in a space like that. The rector added a 9AM Saturday Mass, however, and quashed my musical interludes.

I currently have an arrangement with a local cemetery who let me play in the little chapel by arrangement. The flute sounds incredible in a small, acoustically blessed, place like that. I also "sneak" into the mausoleum for fluting and whistling when out for a walk. Walking in cemeteries is great, btw!

Pat

[EDIT] "Be Thou..." was awesome! When can your choir come to Wheeling, WV? 'Course, we'd want you every Sunday from now until the second coming (but who knows when that'll be? Might be a short gig!)

[sherriev]

That was absolutely beautiful! Thank you for posting that.

[wyodeb]

Thanks for the link! I doubt I'll ever sound that good. I do get a chance to play on Sundays in our small worship team. I also (usually) play guitar and sing. I get many chances to play in the empty worship space since I'm married to the pastor. It is an old sanctuary. The acoustics are great for whistle.

Deb