Closer Walk Programs
Programs are presented to local Church and Civic groups where the Wind Shaper1 is played with computerized accompaniment. The music is mostly old hymns and gospel tunes presented in an easy, jazzy style. On request, a Presentation can be made about electronic music, music production and/or MIDI music equipment. The videos below show recordings of selections from these programs. A PDF brochure describing the types of programs and the technical details can be downloaded by clicking the image at the left.
NOTE: During the Christmas Holiday Season, a program of carols and seasonal songs is also available (see Sample Program here).
"Amazing Grace" played on the Wind Shaper by John E. Wampler
"Amazing Grace," words by John Newton (1779), set to the traditional tune "New Britian". Arrangement by John E. Wampler based on a MIDI sequence by Raphael Pungin.
"Be Thou My Vision" played on the Wind Shaper by John E. Wampler
"Be Thou My Vision," Traditional Irish Hymn, translated by Eleanor Hill, 1912, set to Irish Folk tune "Slane." Arranged by John E. Wampler based on Hymn 60 Midi from Baptist Hymnal Midi Collection (1991) compiled by Michael David R. Bradford.
"Just a Closer Walk with Thee" played on the Wind Shaper by John E. Wampler
"Just a Closer Walk with Thee," Unknown author, probably African-American hymn, 1880's. A Dixieland Staple. Arrangement by John E. Wampler, based on a Don Carrol MIDI file.
"How Great Thou Art" played on the Wind Shaper by John E. Wampler
"How Great Thou Art," lyrics and music by Jane Marshall, 1980. Arrangement by John E. Wampler, based on Randell M. Lawson MIDI file.
1The Wind Shaper is a Yamaha WX-5 Midi Wind Controller. For more information see here.