A New Stereo and 5.1 Channel Surround Sound Album on Base2 Music from the Edit Master Source!
Recorded in the vast acoustic of the Abbey of Saint-Ouen, Rouen, Infinite: Ambient Improvisations at Saint-Ouen presents a sequence of ambient organ improvisations shaped by space, resonance, and tonal depth.
The program unfolds in two parts: the first inward and meditative, grounded in sustained pedal and slowly evolving harmonic fields; the second broader in scale and more theatrical in gesture, culminating in Prelude, Passacaglia and Lament, Op. 6 and the expansive Sonorous works.
Performed by Jake Purches on the celebrated Cavaillé-Coll organ of Saint-Ouen, the music draws on the instrument’s warmth, clarity, and architectural power. While Part I favors restraint and interiority, Part II opens outward, embracing fuller registration and heightened dramatic contrast.
Captured in high-resolution stereo and true 5.1 Channel Surround Sound, the recording preserves the organ’s scale and the abbey’s extended reverberation. The 5.1 Channel Surround Sound perspective articulates spatial separation between Grand Organ and Choir Organ, enhancing depth and localization within the soundstage.
No electronic instruments or Ai used in the project. All sound effects were recorded by Jake Purches.
Jake Purches, Organ
Jean-Baptiste Monnot, Organ (Prelude, Passacaglia, and Lament, Op. 6)
Tracklist
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Additional information
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| SKU | Base2016 |
| Qualities | DSD 512 fs, DSD 256 fs, DSD 128 fs, DSD 64 fs, DXD 32 Bit, DXD 24 Bit |
| Channels | 2ch Stereo, 5.1 Channel Surround Sound, 2ch Stereo & 5.1ch Surround |
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| Recording Engineer | Jake Purches |
| Mastering | Tom Caulfield (DSD Mastering) |
| Recording Location | Abbatiale Saint-Ouen, Rouen, France |
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| Release Date | March 13, 2026 |
Press reviews
Positive Feedback
Inventive, immersive, and utterly engrossing sonic splendor from one of the great organs of the world—the legendary Cavaillé-Coll of the Abbey of Saint-Ouen. Pure delight. Composer, organist, and recording engineer Jacob Purches offers a real gift for organ fans… fully exploiting the vast resources of this marvelous instrument in the grand acoustic of Saint-Ouen.
This is immersive music—the impact delivered by the massive sonorities of this tremendous organ simply cannot be overstated… the natural result of a legendary instrument, a huge natural acoustic, excellent choices of registration, and the recording skill required to capture it all so beautifully. Highly recommended.
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Rare good-sounding album! Amazing energy, huge space! As if I were hearing it live! (Final D8000 Pro Headphones, Cayin N7 Digital Audio Player)
János Csonka (verified owner) –