The Lost Chord

[raynelson113]

hi matthew, I never tire of hearing you play this and now I can play it from memory on my own organ as well, but nowhere near as sublimely as this. huge thanks and warmest regards

ray

[iblskeith]

Very fine playing of a piece of great emotion

[goodchappy]

Very well played, great expression. In places your registrations sounded rather like a theatre organ on which I have hard this played many times, I prefer classical organs though. Not sure why it has taken me 3 years to find this performance.

[drpenning]

Excellent, from a fellow organist.

[dtripple1]

I remember the Lost Chord from childhood and am a great admirer of the quintessential Victorian Arthur Sullivan.  This is more impressive and moving that the vocal version, perhaps because there is less Victorian clutter. Wonderful playing.

[fordtruxdad]

Oh my goodness....... Like so many others posting here I, too, am just blown away. You are so talented in your expressiveness by use of the boxes and appropriate registrations. Thank you for a truly enjoyable and worthwhile listening experience!

[pertencoacristo]

Wonder! Congratulation my brother, Very Nice so...

[silvertm100]

Super outstanding......I have watched a dozen times, each one has a richer and deeper meaning.

God Bless You...........

[ryorgan]

As an organist for over 50 years I have to say that this gave me goosebumps and even tears to my eyes. It is so good to see a talented young man like you playing so wonderfully. Don't stop for there is much more power at the organ for you in the future if you keep on studying and practice, practice, practice. Thank you so much. 

[david92257]

Absolutely beautiful. This has always been one of my favorites and one of my listeners for the past thirty-five years. Thanks for sharing.

[psyhiccon1]

this kind of song bring back old memories, i used to play this peace several times it was one of my favorites, and i can still do.

[silverstartrucker]

Excellent. I have 2 versions of this piece by Virgil Fox and Noel Rawsthorne. I now have 3, you'res saved to my favourites.

[wm201w]

Great song,could someone please let me know were this music can be purchased

[scotland4ever00]

Absolutely beautiful playing and excellent choice of voices. You handle the organ with great skill and sensitivity. I just wish the camera work was a little better -- just left focused on you playing rather than trying to be artsy.

[hormones07]

It is interesting to listen and appreciate your interpretation that makes these performances seem like I am in the audience. It is good for the human spirit to hear your music, Blessings !

[jjas20091]

Beautiful!!!!! What is the BRAND of the organ, and how many ranks does it have?

[Organsk8er]

At least the console is definitely Austin...sounds like it could be an Austin, too...but the console definitely is. Very pretty, sonorous, beautiful sound!

[clinton8or]

What a beautiful perfomance.

I've often thought The Lost Chord would make a moving recessional for a funeral. The early part of the piece is a quiet time for reflecting on the life just ended, it builds with the hope of resurrection, and during the final grand movement beginning at 4:04 I picture the gates of Heaven swinging open. This is also the point in the service when the pall bearers would begin to escort the casket down the aisle and out of the church.

[razorknight92]

@clinton8or Actually, from what I read on wikipedia about this piece, it seems that Sullivan wrote this while at the bed side of his brother Fred Sullivan's last illness. Fred died five days after the composition of the piece, so it might have very well been his brother's dirge.

[ChrisnCocoa]

What a beatiful number. Keep up the good work. B.G

[CathedrlCarillonneur]

Very nice. Love all the great strings.

[androgynae]

I really love your playing thank you so much!!!

[51538sonofjim]

Please forgive but I had to listen 3 times to hear "YOU". As soon as you started playing I was that 12 year old boy 60 years ago who's father was practicing at St John theDevine in NYC. There were only three presence in the cathedral that day: A little boy down below, a big man up above, and the voice of that organ completely filling an empty stone cathedral with Sullivan's music.

memory over for the moment:

You have a great gift. Thank you for sharing here.

chuck a

[heavyvoxes]

you are most welcome! i am so glad this brings memories back to you! thank you!

[organnut]

Hi Matthew,

I keep coming back to this magnificent video to hear it over and over again. ;o))

A question regarding the organ, is there a division on the balcony to the left of the organ console behind the lattice screen?

Again, a grand performance. Best Regards, Roy

[heavyvoxes]

Hi Roy,

Yes, the Gallery Division is in the balcony, to the left side. This contains the ranks listed to the right, in the description, as follows.... (gallery swell), (gallery great) and (gallery pedal)

[organnut]

Thanks Matthew for the info on the gallery organ. Don't know how I missed that whist reading the list previously. It certainly has a nice collection of ranks. Once again thanks for sharing your fabulous talent. You are an awesome organist that I could listen to all day! :o)) Awe, Maple Time, sweet memories! Best Regards, Roy

[1950Bob]

An inspirational performance. I thank you for some wonderful moments on YouTube.

[heavyvoxes]

thank you for your compliment! Usually, diapasons can be anything from a "hooty" sound to more of a "purr" depending on voicing. The violin diapason resembles a "gamba" sound, but rounder, like a diapason. Many of the older pipe organs, especially the Mollers from the early 1900's included a violin diapason in the swell.

[hydraulist]

Great work!

It's also great to see the stoplist. What is the violin diapason like? Usually diapason is an intermediate between flutes and strings, i.e. medium aspect ratio, whereas strings pipes like violin are long and slender. Is there a "beard" on the violin diapason pipe to cancel out the fundamental (e.g. usually violin pipes cancel out the fundamental to emphasize more the higher harmonics).

[heavyvoxes]

Your comparison to your LP recording is very flattering. Thank you!

[organnut]

One of my all time favourite organ pieces. I had a LP recording years ago of, I think it was E. Power Biggs, but unfortunately it was stolen in a robbery and was never able to replace it. Your playing reminds me a great deal of that recording. Simply a spectacular performance Matthew. Thanks for posting. Roy

[heavyvoxes]

Thank you! I appreciate your comments very much!

[BillSuda]

A splendid rendition. It was nice to see how you use the three manuals to vary the tone colors of the various phrases, and the upper pedals to vary the dynamics. Thanks for posting.

[heavyvoxes]

Thanks, Jeff, for your commment. I'm so glad you enjoy the music!

[Jefffypooh]

Hey heavyvoxes thanks for adding me as a friend and I'm not a organist but a Really big Fan of the Instrument the song you are playing here is one of my New favorites the Lost cord this is the first time i have heard it played  and its very soothing to listen too.... Jeff

[CoutureOrganiste]

You are playing all of this oldies but goodies that one rarely hears anymore. Love it! If you're ever in Atlanta let me know and I'll get you in to play a few of our organs here. Great rendering of this piece!