A New Chapter: My Mountain Organ Sanctuary
Nestled high in the remote mountains of Chai Prakan, far from the bustle of daily life, stands my second home — a peaceful retreat where inspiration flows as freely as the mountain air. It’s here, surrounded by nature and silence, that a new instrument has just arrived: a magnificent Italian-made organ, now fully powered by the sun.
This new organ is a thrilling addition to my musical world. The four-manual instrument you’ve seen in many of my videos is inspired by the grandeur of English cathedral organs, while this new three-manual instrument draws its design from the elegant 18th-century instruments of Germany and the Netherlands. Each has its own unique character and voice, and exploring their differences opens up a wider palette of colours, textures, and emotions — allowing me to express a broader and more diverse range of musical ideas.
The organ was carefully delivered and installed a few weeks ago, and already its sound fills the mountain air with something timeless. Whether I’m improvising quietly in the early morning or working through new compositions as the sun sets over the hills, the instrument feels like it belongs here — as much a part of the landscape as the trees and rocks themselves.
This special place will become the source of new recordings, videos, and compositions that I look forward to sharing with you soon. It’s more than just a studio — it’s a sanctuary. A space to reflect, to compose, and to create without distraction. And I can’t wait to see where this journey leads.
Stay tuned.
— David
After arriving in Bangkok by way of Qatar, the new Viscount Domus P45 was then driven about 12 hours north, to the district of Chai Prakan in Chiang Mai province. It is located in Doi Wiang Pha National Park, not far from the border with Myanmar.
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David, I can already hear the sound of this instrument, built in the peace and silence of the mountains! The environment softens or extinguishes stress, and then DH does what no one else does… puts his soul into the score that is gifted to us! Your circle of admirers is tuned into this wonderful frequency!! May God bless you and your family, and grant you health and peace so you can release your creativity and technique to bring joy to everyone!! As we say in Brazil: “WE’RE TOGETHER.”
A real refuge, far away from the hustle and bustle of daily life and a perfect place for reflections about what really matters in life. I’m really excited to hear your new music coming from there!
I loved reading about your organ and the emotions you shared. I can picture you improvising, playing, or composing on this beautiful instrument in what we might call nature’s cathedral, with the ambient sounds of the wild accompanying you all the way. What an amazing retreat—truly inspiring! I’m not only looking forward to reading more episodes from your blog and following your journey, but also to hearing your new compositions, which will be masterpieces, as always.