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The art of playing the pipe organ has become a lot art in modern society. As electronic alternatives continue to be created and less tradition is found in religious services, society requires less organists, and less instruments. Pipe organs are incredibly expensive to build, restore and maintain, making electronic alternatives much more attractive to religious institutions dependent on dwindling donations. Electronic alternatives also have the ability to record, transpose and mimic other sounds - making them much more functional and incredibly cheaper.
However, the pipe organ is a sacred and truly remarkable instrument, capable of filling even the largest cathedrals and and concert halls and has inspired the most coveted musical composers in history. Having the ability to pump air through sophisticated mechanisms, pipes of all materials and the power to out sound a full orchestra, there is no comparison to the true strength, power and live performance of the pipe organ. No electronic speaker can mimic the effect of of pipes, and radiate harmonics off of cathedral walls like a true pipe organ can. With few students, lack of funding for instruments, and an overall decline in interest compared to electronic alternatives, sadly the pipe organ seems to be losing its place in modern society.