Organ Recordings

If you thought organ CDs had to be boring, you've come to the wrong place. Part of Martin Setchell's mission in life as an international concert organist is to prove that organ music can be, and IS, fun. Although he is based in Christchurch, New Zealand, Martin's travels give him ample opportunity to woo listeners with his brand of music, through live concerts, and his recordings. Three of the earlier and extremely popular CDs have sold out and are awaiting a reprint: Bonbons for Organ 1 and 2, and Let the Pealing Organ Blow. Until then, you have three CD titles to choose from: “A Taste of Shropshire”, “Great Australasian Organs VII”, and “Cardboard Cathedral Organ Capers”
Also included on this page are links to free-to-view video clips from Youtube

Cardboard Cathedral Organ Capers

Post-earthquake Christchurch has produced some innovative projects, including Martin's CD of organ music from the Transitional Cardboard Cathedral, played on the infinitely versatile and musical Rodgers Infinity organ.
“Martin makes full use of the built-in velocity sensitivity with subtle dynamic inflections which are stunning in such works as the Sugar Plum Fairy and Fauré's Sicilienne”

Great Australasian Organs VII

The last recordings made on the The Rieger Organ of Christchurch Town Hall before the earthquakes of 2010 and 2011 closed the hall.
“Lots of pieces you don't hear every day. Definitely not one of those CDs that could be used to 'dry out a martini'.”

A Taste of Shropshire

Thoroughly English organ music on the famous Snetzler organ of St Laurence in the market town of Ludlow in Shropshire. Delights from Burney, Elgar, Walton, and Arthur Sullivan to the hilarious modern parody by Francis, and tone-painting of Paul Spicer.
“The celebrated New Zealand organist Martin Setchell plays superbly throughout; he is an impeccable stylist, with nimble fingers (and feet) and is clearly having a jolly good time as well.”

Youtube videos