Music: Toccata in Dm - Just perfection

I first heard Toccata and Fugue in D minor as part of the soundtrack to the 1976 movie, Rollerball. The 10 year old me was captivated by the music, its motif, and the pedal tones. At the time I knew none of that theory crap, but I do know that this piece of music gripped me hard.

In the years since, I have amassed several recordings, mostly organ recordings played in stately cathedrals where the music really fills the hall, and the resonance and echos feed the excitement.

But I am a guitar player, and while I know the notes, it is not something I can really pull off.

So, when I stumble across an exemplary recording, I sit up and take notice.

This one really got my head moving. I hope you enjoy this two minutes and 39 seconds for this arrangement of guitar.

Side note: Substack is wonky today. It “lost” my post on Normandy, so I just sent out all my scheduled posts. Apparently that binge caused a few people to unsubscribe. I feel bad that some felt I was spamming them and they bolted, but I really didn’t want to risk the powers that be messing up my posts.

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