J. S. Bach, Louré, on historic pipe organ

[Streetcar1743]

What Loure is this from by J.S. Bach?

[davbear221]

I always enjoy listening to you. Keep it up!

[joenwayne]

Thanks for the comments and for viewing.

Greetings from NJ.

Wayne

[Buzzchillington]

Your the coolest man, im learning this one so thanks a whole lot!

[Chesterbarnes1]

Who is organist Wayne Gullota?

The organ looks like a Austin

Great!!!!!!

[joenwayne]

Thanks.

To the right of the video click "more info" - you'll find the specifications of the organ. Only the console is Austin.

Kind regards,

Wayne

Wayne Burcham-Gulotta

Music Director/Organist

Church of the Redeemer, Episcopal

Morristown, NJ 07960 USA

[Cindermakers]

By the way, is 91 years old considered historic?

[joenwayne]

Was it an historic moment when the Berlin Wall came down?

Antique has to do with age. Historic has nothing to do with age.

[Cindermakers]

Ah yes, I see now. What is especially historic about the instrument?

[joenwayne]

In 1918 J. W. Steere and E. M. Skinner pipe organs in the USA were the Rolls Royce of organs. Alas, there are very few unaltered Steere (or Skinner) organs from this era. With the exception of the Zimbelstern, everything you hear on this video is the 1918 Steere.

[joenwayne]

Ernest M. Skinner bought out Steere in 1920 and Skinner ran Steere as a separate company for about a year. Then they brought it into the fold as a separate Skinner factory. For a time organs being built there had the Skinner name but were essentially Steere organs. Much of the great Skinner at Woolsey Hall, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA is Steere (1915 major enlargement of 1902 Hutchings). Final expansion to the Skinner instrument at Yale we know today was the 1928-1929 rebuild.

[octavebasse8]

You know, I never thought of it that way, but your absolutley right!

[BayAreaBiker2001]

The console looks like an electronic organ. Great sound, as typical of 18th, 19th, and early 20th century instruments. What we have in the 21st century is inferior.

[nameformyskreen]

Always love bach. In my opinion he is probably the greatest composer of all time. This is so simple yet elegant. A true master needs not an orchestra but a single note.

Also, what is the main difference between a pipe and reed organ? Is pipe more "bell-like" tonally?

Thanks.

[Cindermakers]

The main difference is of course, that reed organs are free-reed instruments, that use a beating wooden or metal reed to produce sound, whereas the reed pipes in pipe organs are mostly reed shallots, onto which resonators are placed. The air inside those resonators, funnily enough, resonates to produce frequencies. I hope that helped, It probably didn't!

[Heyde1979]

looks and sounds great for a 91 year old pipe organ the piece preformed brillant job well done

[joenwayne]

Thank you for viewing and your comments.

[Heyde1979]

your welcome I have always been fascinated with the pipe organ

[octavebasse8]

Where did you get that Monitor on the console? My teacher wants one.

[joenwayne]

It was either Target or K-Mart - forget which one. Just Google "home security monitor" and you'll find links.

[octavebasse8]

Is it a black and white or color?

[joenwayne]

This one is B & W - either is available - color more expensive than B&W.

[octavebasse8]

Thank You Very Much!

I think I may buy one for my teacher for Christmas, or just for the heck of it.

[voxceleste8]

Thank you for sharing such wonderful videos and music! This little piece is delightful. Can it be easily found? Keep up the good ministry and promotion of the pipe organ. I love those old consoles! There is a warmth and class about them. Thanks, again!

Fr. Joseph

[joenwayne]

Thank you for viewing and your kind comments. Best regards.

[counterstrikeforces]

excellent playing, do you have the sheet music for this wonderful song that is composed by johann sebastian bach.

[joenwayne]

Thank you.

I have the music in a collection that I have at church - hard copy (actual printed music) but not in an electronic form.

[scotjamiesonpiano]

Very enjoyable! I have a the music for this on piano, where it's called "Bourree - from the Third Suite for Cello" available from Schirmer's and is in the key of G. There's a beautiful following section in G minor that then D.C. al Fines. You would love the G minor section, I bet.

[joenwayne]

Thanks. I'll look up Schirmer's edition of the Bach 'Cello suite you mention.

[scotjamiesonpiano]

The specific book is entitled "Bach Album of Twenty One Favorite Pieces For the Piano." Though I'm no organist, I've taken over duties at the organ for a couple of months at an Anglican Church. The pedal stops turn off, that's my saving grace!

[MrKabDrivr]

Beautiful! Thank you indeed for sharing!

[cornwall59]

Hi,i like this,is it called,Bourree in C Major

? i have a slightly shorter version of it,but i prefer yours better esp the reed solo,could

you tell me where i could obtain this please

Many Thanks,David.

[54spiritedwill54]

very talented :) beutiful keep em coming!

[Streetcar1743]

I heard windchimes in the background towards the end. This video sure would ring my windchimes.

[organ1029]

Is that a zimbelstern?

[joenwayne]

Yes. Added to the organ in 2005. Thanks for viewing.

[BayAreaBiker2001]

You were hearing the Zimbelstern.

[bombard50]

Very Nice Trumpet Stop.

[nimda0]

Sounds good. So that was an Austin console? Duh.. just read the other comment.

[joenwayne]

Upper right, "About This Video", if you click on the "more" it has the complete specification of the organ. Thanks for watching.

[allen931009]

nice skills, man

[theblackhand2]

Very Delightful. The organ itself has a very crisp and polished sound.

[joenwayne]

Thank you!

[FrCusus]

I will have to make my way up to Morristown one of these days to see the organ. I live in New Gretna. I play for St. Theresa's in Little Egg Harbor, Assumption in Pomona (when I'm needed), and take lessons at St. Peter's UMC in Ocean City. St. Pete's has a 3 manual 56 rank Moller with a floating antiphonal division. It's lovely. Keep the videos coming. They are great!

[joenwayne]

Thank you for your kind words - happy to know that you enjoy the videos.

[mason104]

Enjoyed playing, the instrument, and all the

information. Thanks!

[admeral14]

amazing and the sound of that organ is amazing

[seldro]

EXCELENT

[Fozzymaple]

Is that an Austin console, or is it original to the organ?

[joenwayne]

Yes, Austin console from 1962. 1918 Steere had a 4 manual drawknob console. See specification to the right under video description.

[itsmeagain0008]

beutiful keep them coming!

[HugsBach]

Lovely! I can just imagine how BMW 147 - Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring would sound.

[azapachekid]

I think you have quite a nice talent, I wish I played as well as you do. I hope you will consider posting more videos, they are a pleasure to both watch and listen to.