Amazing Grace, To God be the Glory and Fairest Lord Jesus.

[march131958]

Scott Dettra needs to consult with Mr. Helms. Scott is the organist at Washington National Cathedral. He said the organ is only 30% Skinner. Plans are on hold now to put a Dobson in place of the Skinner. He has said it needs some major work. Hope they do not rip it all out.

[jpwsml]

@march131958 No kidding!

[march131958]

I understand they do not use this wonderful organ enough for services. Do not understand. Why would a church choose a piano and/or a "praise band" instead of this instrument? I love the pipe organ with choir... more serene and holy.

[jpwsml]

@march131958 This church is very good about using their instrument. As far as I know they use it for every single service. They have a very good traditional music program. I completely agree with your synopsis.

[PJBearstein]

@march131958 I agree, "praise" bands bite big time.

[ewokmusic]

OH MAN!! your INTRO for TO GOD BE THE GLORY is thee BEST i have ever heard...very grand!!

thank you so much for inspiring me!! AMEN!!



[meirishguy]

Perfectly beautiful. Thank you for posting this.

[LeftiusMaximus]

is that a 32' stop i heard or just several stops coupled together

[jpwsml]

It has a couple of different 32 ft stops.

[AntiqueSteve]

wow... that an organ and this man knows how to bring out the sound in it! I wish you could play more songs along the same lines with great intros and full organ sound. You have the talent!

[organnut]

It is always a great pleasure to hear the organ builder sit down at the console and play, as he knows the instrument inside and out. Many times his tonal registrations are a quiet testing of his voicing and tuning giving us a performance you would never imagine. I have experienced this as I worked for an organ builder for 3 years many years ago. Every time Chris sat at the console and played it would send shivers down my spine and goose bumps everywhere....cont'd

[organnut]

...cont'd. Thank you Jonathon for posting these fabulous videos of Mr. Thomas Helms performances. He is an astounding organist and truly a craftsman organ builder extraordinare!!! I envy you having the opportunity to hear him in person and thank you again for sharing these fabulous videos. Best Regards, Roy

[jpwsml]

No problem, I have a few more I'll post sometime.

[jpwsml]

He actually kept going, I just didn't have time to wait for that mutch video to render. I'll add some more of it later.

[jpwsml]

Pensacola Florida 1st United Methodist. Also called First Church.

[wheidelberg]

Thanks for this video! Where is this church?