IMPROVISATION - My Country Tis of Thee (GOD SAVE THE QUEEN)

[samc726]

Your like a French organist! They improv on a song if someone asks them to. Absolutely amazing! 5 stars

You should play it again and record it and compose it for sheet music.

[bhigdaddymark]

@samc726 Thank you so much, I doubt that I could ever play this exactly the same note for note again. That would be much wishful thinking on my part for sure! Thanks!

[yelwam]

Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church; wonderful sanctuary, and live acoustics with a 3-second reverberation time, perfect for organ music. This instrument is by Walker Technical Company, 4-manual. It is mainly digital electronic, but has a principal chorus of pipes on the Great, and a set of 8,4,2 flute pipes on the Choir. It is one of Robert Walker's best organs in the Central Florida area.

[bhigdaddymark]

@yelwam Thanks, for the information of which I already knew, but many others might not. It's actually about four seconds reverberation. The word 'Electronic' doesn't apply to these organs anymore. They're all Digital instruments now and yes, it's one of Bob Walker's best. Thanks....

[art5537]

Thanks Mark! Your playing never ceases to amaze me. And the fact that you share your gift with us, is just Wonderful! My name is Anthony from phila, pa. we talked about my coming to Orlando in the spring. I'll be there the week of 2/26-3/5/1010. I was hoping to maybe meet you in person and maybe hear you in person.

[bhigdaddymark]

Yeah, cool. I'm without a car currently as I was involved in an accident in December and my car was totaled. Until my other car is repaired, on occasion my son will loan me his (as in this week). Hopefully, I'll have transportation again and will be able to meet with you. Just keep me posted.............

[dleimkuehler]

Mark, would you be willing to write out your intro if I would pay you for it?? Your big fan--David, If you are ever crossing country and could stop in Kansas City, we have some wonderful instruments you could play...David Leimkuehler!!

[bhigdaddymark]

Thanks David, the music is coming soon (in printed form), hang in there........

[meirishguy]

Mark: I especially enjoyed this, again played perfectly beautifully as always. Mark, you have such talent for always playing your songs to the perfect tempo, with which many good musicians have difficulty. Keep posting! Your videos are really a highlight. God bless and thanks for sharing your talent. -Garry Land, Richmond, VA

[bhigdaddymark]

Thanks Garry, and good to hear from you again my friend.

BDM

[ShandyHall]

You got a big fan club here in Richmond, don't you.

[bhigdaddymark]

THAT I didn't know.....How are you my friend? You and Garry find a suitable organ for me to play, and I'll come up and do just that: PLAY!

BDM

[ShandyHall]

My suggestion is the four manual Aeolian Skinner at St. Stephen's Church.

[bhigdaddymark]

Tell me more........

[passacaglia28]

You do not hold back with tutti do you? That is a good thing. Do you ever write down your improvs? I think you should really write this down. I love coming back and listening to this. :D

[bhigdaddymark]

I grew up listening to Fred Swann, then I joined and attended Riverside Church to hear him live. He didn't hold back either!

BDM

[jaeickho]

Whats the name this church? And the location?

P.S. Great Playing.

[bhigdaddymark]

Thanks, Sts. Peter and Paul Winter Park (Orlando), Florida

BDM

[passacaglia28]

Stunnig!  What a beautiful sanctuary too. I love your work!

[bhigdaddymark]

Agreed, it is a very nice sanctuary and when empty the organ sounds even better in it. Thanks for your comments.

BDM

[bhigdaddymark]

Thank you!

[holyholyholyorgankid]

Appropriate that you posted this near the 9/11 anniversary. RIP to all those souls.

[bhigdaddymark]

Yes, I didn't do that intentionally though.....

[ShandyHall]

God Save The Queen!

[arpch01]

I am very glad and happy to see you posting more videos online! I have really enjoyed seeing and hearing each of them. I like that your cameraman has moved about the church some, but I also enjoy watching you play.

Thanks,

Christopher