Very good. SO good to hear this hymn played in a meditative fashion ! In fact, it's good to hear this hymn at all! Churches have failed to recognize just how much their members like this hymn. THANK YOU, sir! Sincerely, DAVE, a fellow organist.
@SingerGeneLeonard It's a Walker Technical Organ (digital) and my camera doesn't do it justice at all. It's located in Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Winter Park, Florida just outside of Orlando, FL. Walker ONLY samples Aeolian-Skinner organs and mostly the G. Donald Harrison era instruments. I recorded a CD on this organ that'll be released in the not too distant future, so stay tuned for that announcement.
I am an ELCA Lutheran from South Carolina. I play the piano and organ. Today (September 25), I played a hymn to this tune for Sunday School assembly. It was We Praise Thee, O God. The author is unknown, but the lyrics were translated by Julia Cory.
@mkl62 I don't remember if it's you or not, but I've seen this announcement before: "I am an ELCA Lutheran" in messages to me and others. What is an ELCA, and why the need to mention it? No offense, I'm just curious as my Jewish and Muslim friends never make that proclamation first, and I've yet to have an Episcopalian state that they were Episcopalian at the start of a sentence. What's the significance in that, and why would anyone care? Again, no offense I'm just curious.
You have the improvisational gifts to make these old hymns literally jump up and shout that someone has FINALLY come along that can makes them sound ever so much more glorious than most of the composers, themselves, could have even vaguely imagined. But, that's what the organ is for. I mean, who shows off on the piccolo? You don't play "at" the organ...you PLAY iT ...FOR REAL!
@Fransdebrei Thank you sir and I'm glad that you enjoyed this. I have 95 other videos that you might also enjoy, or at least come across one or two more that you might like. If so, perhaps you'll subscribe! Do take care, and thanks again for your kind comments.
"Kremser" is the tune name. Don't know if it is true, but I I heard in a class once that the tune came from an old bar song. "I once met a girl, her name was Matilda. She danced like a bear, and she looked like one too!"
@organpipe8 Lance, I can always depend on you, obxemt, and 27charliee for your vast knowledge in church music matters. The three of you seem to know every hymn and or piece of music written. You all are walking music libraries! Thank you so much for this, and for what you do on your channel as I continue to enjoy your work. Thank you my friend.
Very good. SO good to hear this hymn played in a meditative fashion ! In fact, it's good to hear this hymn at all! Churches have failed to recognize just how much their members like this hymn. THANK YOU, sir! Sincerely, DAVE, a fellow organist.
DainGerrUsss 3 months ago
@DainGerrUsss Thank you Dave, and you're quite welcome! It's a really nice hymn.
Regards,
Mark
bhigdaddymark 3 months ago
Who is the builder of the organ and where is it?? Very Very nice!!!
SingerGeneLeonard 3 months ago
@SingerGeneLeonard It's a Walker Technical Organ (digital) and my camera doesn't do it justice at all. It's located in Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Winter Park, Florida just outside of Orlando, FL. Walker ONLY samples Aeolian-Skinner organs and mostly the G. Donald Harrison era instruments. I recorded a CD on this organ that'll be released in the not too distant future, so stay tuned for that announcement.
bhigdaddymark 3 months ago
I am an ELCA Lutheran from South Carolina. I play the piano and organ. Today (September 25), I played a hymn to this tune for Sunday School assembly. It was We Praise Thee, O God. The author is unknown, but the lyrics were translated by Julia Cory.
mkl62 5 months ago
@mkl62 I don't remember if it's you or not, but I've seen this announcement before: "I am an ELCA Lutheran" in messages to me and others. What is an ELCA, and why the need to mention it? No offense, I'm just curious as my Jewish and Muslim friends never make that proclamation first, and I've yet to have an Episcopalian state that they were Episcopalian at the start of a sentence. What's the significance in that, and why would anyone care? Again, no offense I'm just curious.
bhigdaddymark 5 months ago
@bhigdaddymark ELCA stands for Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
mkl62 5 months ago
@mkl62 Ah, that explains it. Thank you!
bhigdaddymark 5 months ago
You have the improvisational gifts to make these old hymns literally jump up and shout that someone has FINALLY come along that can makes them sound ever so much more glorious than most of the composers, themselves, could have even vaguely imagined. But, that's what the organ is for. I mean, who shows off on the piccolo? You don't play "at" the organ...you PLAY iT ...FOR REAL!
juxxzprecise 7 months ago
@juxxzprecise Thank you, thank you! I'm trying hehe....
bhigdaddymark 7 months ago
You are blessed.
bongdrop 10 months ago
@bongdrop Thank you!
bhigdaddymark 10 months ago
Thank you for posting this. Great improvisation with feeling played. Being dutch, I have been singing this hymn for years.
Fransdebrei 1 year ago
@Fransdebrei Thank you sir and I'm glad that you enjoyed this. I have 95 other videos that you might also enjoy, or at least come across one or two more that you might like. If so, perhaps you'll subscribe! Do take care, and thanks again for your kind comments.
Kind regards,
Mark
bhigdaddymark 1 year ago
"Kremser" is the tune name. Don't know if it is true, but I I heard in a class once that the tune came from an old bar song. "I once met a girl, her name was Matilda. She danced like a bear, and she looked like one too!"
obxemt 1 year ago
Mark - the Hymn Tune is: Kremser, the Hymn name is ' We Gather Together To Ask The Lord's Blessing.
Great performance.
Lance ♫
organpipe8 1 year ago
@organpipe8 Lance, I can always depend on you, obxemt, and 27charliee for your vast knowledge in church music matters. The three of you seem to know every hymn and or piece of music written. You all are walking music libraries! Thank you so much for this, and for what you do on your channel as I continue to enjoy your work. Thank you my friend.
Mark
bhigdaddymark 1 year ago
Beautiful Improv of We Gather Together! Kudos!
UHC4LYFE 1 year ago
@UHC4LYFE It's people like you that make doing this so very fun. Thanks for all of your kind thoughts and comments, I most appreciate them.
bhigdaddymark 1 year ago