Nicolas Kynaston Plays The Klais Organ Of Megaron The Athens Concert Hall – A Wild Ride Through Time
Alright, let’s get this straight. If you’re into classical music but think it’s all just powdered wigs and boring old dudes sipping tea, Nicolas Kynaston Plays The Klais Organ will slap that notion right out of your head. This album is a beast—raw, sprawling, and unapologetically intense. It’s like Nicolas Kynaston grabbed the entire history of Western music by its throat and said, “I’m gonna make you feel something.” And damn, does he deliver.
First up, let’s talk about "Prelude & Fugue in E Minor BWV 548 - 'The Wedge'" because holy crap, this thing hits hard. Bach wrote some wild stuff, but hearing Kynaston tear through it on the Klais Organ feels almost unhinged. You can practically hear his fingers flying across the keys like they're trying to outrun themselves. The fugue section? Insane. It’s layered, complex, chaotic—but somehow still smooth as butter. Every time I listen to it, I’m convinced there’s no way one human should be able to pull this off without their brain melting halfway through. That track alone makes me wanna grab my nearest keyboard (or pretend air-organ) and flail around dramatically.
Then there’s "An Wasserflüssen Babylon BWV 653b", which flips the vibe entirely. Where “The Wedge” punches you in the face, this piece sneaks up behind you with a knife. It’s haunting, man. Those slow, deliberate chords creep under your skin like cold rain dripping down your neck. Kynaston plays it so delicately that you’d swear the organ itself is sighing. By the end, you’re left sitting there thinking, “Wait…what just happened?” Like, who knew an organ could sound sad? But here we are.
Look, I’ll admit, not every track lands with the same punch. Some bits are more “sit back and sip wine at a fancy dinner party,” while others are like being chased by wolves through a forest. But isn’t that what makes this record special? Kynaston doesn’t care if you’re ready for him; he’s gonna take you on a journey whether you like it or not.
And hey, here’s the kicker—this whole album was recorded in Greece, on a German-built organ, played by a British dude. How messed up is that? Classical music truly has no borders, huh? Makes you wonder how many other hidden gems are floating around out there, waiting to blow minds.
So yeah, go listen to this album. Just don’t blame me when you find yourself obsessively Googling “how much does a Klais Organ cost” at 3 AM. Trust me, though—you won’t regret it. Unless you hate awesome things. In which case, why are you even reading this?
