Circles International announces the launch of a remarkable new double-disc collector's series of DVDs packaged with stereo CDs, the innovative Kaleidoplex(TM) Collection.
Each new title features original abstract video art specifically created for wide-screen DVD Video and 5.1 surround sound,plus a 2.0 stereo CD included in each album.
Other exciting products available from Circles International include its 2001 publication of Virgil Fox (The Dish). "A musician who was arguably one of the world's greatest organists ever" (Organist's Review, London), Virgil Fox led in the combination of great music and colorful, cascading visuals with his 1970s Heavy Organ touring attraction.
Special Article in PDF Format: The Golden Age of the Pipe Organ The pipe organ is not generally thought of as a sexy instrument. After all, organs are huge, bulky, loud, impractical, and completely unportable - precisely the opposite of the 21st-century definition of alluring. The fact that most of them reside in churches probably doesn't help the image, either. But 100 years ago, the pipe organ was the very height of musical cool, and audiences flocked to hear their awesome power. Department stores installed massive organs as a sign of prestige, and the wealthy even had organs in their homes and on their yachts. Radio, TV, and recorded music may have been the biggest enemies of the organ, but some see a comeback in the offing. Los Angeles Times 07/27/03