CD's Tapes, and Videos available from Hal:

Raffin 40th Anniversary Concert Video
This unusual video documents a concert presented by the Raffin family at their local church to commemorate the 40th year jubilee. In addition to the maestro himself, many family members, including grandchildren, play 10 organs in various combinations. You'll see familiar models as well as his giant 68-note prototype and the double accordion player. All of the music is classical or religious suitable for this magnificent setting and all narration is in German. This is not the normal “happy music” organ video and is recommended only for those interested in serious music. The original European video was converted to U.S. format and the quality of this version is only "fair" to "poor" but is the best available after several attempts and is priced accordingly. The packaging is different than the original version box shown. Running time is over 1 1/2 hours. $9.95 postpaid.
Now available in DVD. $10 postpaid  

Organ Festival Video
A 2 hour video tape documenting a small organ festival I attended in Dillenburg, Germany in July 1994. It includes approximately 6 antique barrel organs and 15 recently built organs of different types. It is not intended to help you select a Raffin model although several different Raffin organs are shown. It also includes a short segment taken at the Raffin factory showing music roll production and several minutes of Mr. Raffin playing two different organs. The tape is well documented with five pages of written explanation. It is specifically intended for those interested in small hand cranked organs, and to my knowledge nothing like it has ever been produced. Money refunded if not satisfied. VHS format only. $20 postpaid.
Now available in DVD. $10 postpaid

Raffin Factory Video
VHS Video From the Raffin Factory. Semi-professional video includes a short tour of the facilities as well as a very detailed step by step process of an organ being built from start to finish (including pipe building, voicing, tuning and organ regulation). If you've ever considered building an organ or arranging your own music, you will get some good ideas from this tape. It also shows demonstrations of all the organ models (except the “mini”). This video is really well done and shows more of the production than I have been able to observe in six visits to the factory. It is narrated in German, but this is not really a problem. The original tape I received required conversion to the U.S. video standard, so it lacks some quality, but comes with a money back guarantee. Running time 1 1/2 hours. $20 postpaid. Now available in DVD. $10 postpaid

All three DVDs ordered at the same time $25 postpaid

Raffin 45th Anniversary Compact Disk
Contains a variety of music played on different large and small organs including two tunes on the new "Concert Street Organ." In addition to the usual "happy" tunes there is some "serious" music showing the true capabilities of the "Concert" series organ. You'll wonder how so much music can come from these small hand turned instruments. This disk is very similar to the 40th Anniversary CD that received rave reviews and recommendations from my customers.

Price: $16.50 postpaid. 

 

Raffin 40th Anniversary Compact Disk (This CD is our of print. I have one copy remaining. Hurry if you want one!)
Contains a variety of music played on different large and small organs. In addition to the usual "happy" tunes there is some "serious" music showing the true capabilities of the "Concert" series organ. You'll wonder how so much music can come from these small hand turned instruments. This CD has received rave reviews and recommendations from my customers.
Price: $16.50 postpaid.          Cassette Tape: $12.50 postpaid.

 

Church Concert Compact Disk
This is a live recording of a concert presented by the Raffin family at their church to commemorate the Raffin 40th year jubilee. In addition to the maestro himself, many family members, including grandchildren, play 10 organs in various combinations. You'll hear familiar models as well as his giant 68-note prototype. All of the music is classical or religious suitable for this setting. This CD is recommended only for those interested in serious music.

Price: $16.50 postpaid

 
Raffin's Christmas CD
A collection of Christmas tunes. Don't expect Frosty of Rudolph. Almost all the tunes are religous music and many are unfamilier to most Americans. There are some you will recognize including Little Drummr Boy, Jungle Bells, White Christmas, and probably others. It's ideal background music for the Christmas season.

  Price: $16.50 postpaid

 
 

Ian Alderman Compact Disk
Contains classical music played on an Alderman 26 note organ. It's something completely different for those with sophisticated taste in music. To see a full size image of the cover and complete tune list click HERE. This links to to another web site, so use you "back" button to return here.
Price: $17.00 postpaid.
 
 
 

Terry Bender Compact Disk
Contains many types of music played on a Raffin 31/84 concert organ. Features music arranged by Ian Alderman and Wayne Holton and the quality is excellent.  There is no better CD available for listening pleasure or to hear the capabilities of this model Raffin organ. To see a full size image of the cover and tune list as will as hear music samples click the "ordering details" link below. This links to to another web site, so use you "back" button to return here.

Price is only $13 postpaid, a real bargain! Must be ordered directly from Terry. ORDERING DETAILS



Gordie Davidson Compact Disk
Contains many types of music played on a Raffin 20/78 concert organ.  There is no better CD available for listening pleasure or to hear the capabilities of this model Raffin organ.
Price is only $15 postpaid


Melvyn Wright complete CD collections

These disks are intended to help owners choose from the extensive Melvyn Wright catalog, however the recordings are of a very high standard, and can also be used purely for listening pleasure, particularly the music for the 31-note organs.  These digital recordings are in crystal clear stereo sound, with no noise. For more details  please click HERE. This links to to another web site, so use you "back" button to return here.


Cassette Tapes
The following are tapes I produce myself to sell when I play in public. Some were made as samples of specific organs for potential customers. Although not professionally produced they are of sufficient quality for listening pleasure.
Price: $8 each, postpaid

Raffin Music Roll Reference Library Casette Tapes
These tapes are “quick and dirty” recordings of the great majority of Raffin music rolls available. Since the Raffin tune list is in German and the English translation is of limited valve in identifying unfamiliar tunes I produced them so customers could hear the music before purchasing rolls. All my customers received the appropriate set free of charge. These recordings were made hurriedly and are intended for reference only. Many were recorded in the factory and at outdoor rallies under less than ideal conditions with a portable "Walkman" type recorder. Considering all of this, I believe the sound quality is surprisingly good, but do not expect a "professional” quality recording.
Price:
20 Note Rolls - (Seven 90 Minute Casettes), $35 postpaid
31 Note Rolls - (Thirteen 90 Minute Casettes), $65 postpaid

How To Order

To purchase any of these items just send me your order with a check. Drop me a note if you have any questions.

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