The Roy Meek Organ Concert – Music and Multimedia
Last weekend, we had the pleasure of filming and producing the Roy Meek organ concert at St Augustine’s Church, Limbury, Luton. Roy’s concerts are always a highlight, but this year we added an extra dimension: letting the audience not only hear the music but also see how it was played.
Bringing the Console to the Audience
We set up five to six video cameras around the organ console, giving views of:
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Roy’s hands on the manuals,
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his feet on the pedalboard,
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close-ups of stop changes, and
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wide shots of the whole console.
This meant the audience could watch the incredible coordination required — fingers racing across multiple keyboards while feet danced across the pedals. For many, it was their first time seeing how much skill lies behind the sound of the pipe organ.
The Music
The programme mixed grandeur with sparkle, including:
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War March of the Priests by Mendelssohn – a stirring, majestic work that filled the church with sound.
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Will O’ the Wisp by G.B. Nevin – lighter, playful, and full of character.
Hearing these live is always impressive, but seeing Roy’s technique up close on the big screen gave the audience a whole new level of appreciation.
Why We Do It
Organ playing is often hidden — the player is tucked away, sometimes completely out of sight. By combining cameras, live switching, and projection, we lift the lid on the mystery of the console. It transforms a concert into both a musical and a visual experience.
✅ With music of such quality and the technology to bring the performance closer, this year’s Roy Meek concert was an event to remember.
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