An unnecessary re-release

Four of the now re-released on double CD two "hymns" and nine "spheres" of the original double-LP of 1979, in 1985 re-released on a single CD. In my view, it would not have needed this new, now complete re-releases. The "Spheres" CD was actually quite sufficient for a first impression of this very special music. Probably the best piece of the LP release, "Hymn Of Remembrance" is included in addition to the "rarum" sampler of Keith Jarrett.
On a visit to the Benedictine abbey in Ottobeuren 1976, Jarrett had apparently so much crush on the local monumental Baroque church organ, that he has decided on this instrument the art of free improvisation to try, which he dominated so fabulous on the wing. The outcome is the aforementioned double LP "Hymns / Spheres". But the pieces are not convincing. There are indeed spherical sounds that Jarrett elicits the organ, and one can certainly empathize with a situation fit into the kind of music like (darkness, candlelight, red ...), but ultimately goes, to me at least, the music for a long time something on my nerves.
Jarrett and the church organ, which just does not fit together. Perhaps the instrument is too bulky for Jarrett often impulsive and expressive, then again, delicate and gentle game he dominated so inimitable piano. There seems to be more so that the church organ in turn Jarrett shows the limits, forcing him into a narrow musical corset. Examples of this are the 2nd, 3rd or 6. Movement of the "Spheres". But the other part, except perhaps the solemn entrance hymn "Hymn Of Remembrance", do not skip the spark of enthusiasm. Keith Jarrett is on the organ just not Johannes Elias Alder!
Much more exciting would be qualitatively improved, more dynamic sound provided with new releases of concert films "Vermont Solo" from 1977 and "Last Solo" from 1984. Here you can experience Jarrett on the highlights of his creative and physical creativity in free improvisation at the piano. The songs on "Hymns / Spheres", however, are probably only suitable for rather uncritical Jarrett disciples.