The tune was originally called Lasst Uns Erfreuen' by Geistliche Kirchengesäng Köln in 1623. The words were written by Francis of Assisi in 1225. Translated by William H. Draper in 1919. Ralph Vaughan Williams arranged it. It's sung in my Lutheran church so I think it was originally Catholic but it's sung in other places as well.
@Alex911TheCanadian Alex, you've got me on that one buddy. Probably Anglican since Ralph Vaughn Williams arranged it....But in all honesty, I don't know. Sorry.....
Alex, from what I know of it (as one of my all time favs), the hymn we know as "All Creatures of our God and King" was composed by St. Francis of Assisi. This would be it's Catholic origin of course but it has several versions from various sources. Personally, as a Catholic I'm more than willing to share with our Anglican brothers and sisters. Along with our Episcopal friends and all Christians!
@bhigdaddymark@Alex911TheCanadian My hymnal here says the original tune was "Geistliche Kirchengesange" written in 1623 and that only the harmony was Ralph Vaughn Williams. As an aside, I also have it in Eb rather than this key (D).
@deltaechoromeo515 It starts in D, then goes up a half step to Eb. If I'm not mistaken,it's written in Eb, I just like to start it in D then move up for the key change. It's all fun :)
Stand in line buddy, there are many before you. I'm under greater pressure to publish my re-harmonizations for public consumption and enjoyment. I'm going to do it this year and SOON! Is the Aeolian-Skinner at All Saints still 4/120? Or has it grown? Any recordings of it, and acoustically, how's the room? I'd love to play it. Thanks,
Don't worry about the audio quality of the video. To God's ears it sounds perfect! And besides, it's more important what's in your heart as you play, not what the organ or the video sounds like. Your videos are great, thank you for sharing!
@05Forenza It really is, too bad the audio quality of these early (and first) videos didn't do this fine instrument justice. I wish somehow, I could correct this audio problem.
@Operaman41 LOL! except I didn't play with my nose in the air, THAT would've made me a true Episcopalian unlike the fallen away Episcopalian that I am haha!
I can play many hymns on the organ, but this one is very hard for me to adapt to on the key of "D". I am forever trying to practice this hymn & hoping that soon I can play this song as well as YOU can.....thank you for posting this wonderful video of this hymn!
Thanks and you're most welcome! Keep on practicing, it makes for perfect playing, and that's why I'm still practicing and not even near to being perfect! - LOL! Thanks again for your comments.
Thanks, and thanks for subscribing. You're absolutely right, but the one thing that you've left out is that it took Toyota and Honda to force the U.S. automakers into improving their product by kicking the crap out of them in the market place, and we the consumers finally got tired of the garbage they were producing. Personally, I've always owned German/European, have had 3 G.M. cars, and if I could I'd have anything from either GM or Ford nowadays. But my Benz still has 'em beat................
Thank you Sir! I checked out your page....nice! Thank you for subscribing and more videos are on the way more than likely after the new year now as churches are gearing up (or will be) for Christmas, and will be extremely busy. As my older brother would say:"Don't hope for it, just do it" You'll be way better than I ever hoped to be. Make that your mission, and expand into other froms of music as well. We aren't given talent for one type of music. Stay in touch young brother, and be well.
Thank you very much for this tremendous stuff. These old english hymns are so beautiful. I love them to hear and to sing. I also play for a little church here in Germany every Sunday.
Unfortunately there is no chance to sing english songs.
I hope I will play the organ as well as you one day.
Ah Germany!! I've had mostly German cars my entire adult life, and there's nothing like them. Yes, the British are masters at writing hymns my favourite being Ralph Vaughn Williams who as I understand it, arranged this hymn. I hope to be able to play the organ one day too!! Thanks for your most kind words, and all the best to you in Germany!
My favorite hymn. Thanks for sharing! Your interlude and modulation sounded like none other than Virgil Fox himself! Wow, this was great! What is that in the pedal...Bombarde? Double Reed? Curious...
Thanks! An organist friend of mine in New York studied with Virgil Fox, and he said once that Dr. Fox would have liked me and what I'm doing. I took that as a real compliment. For anyone to mention Virgil Fox and me in the same breath is quite a compliment. The sound quality of my videos suck! There are two 32' reeds in the Pedal division of this very fine organ. They are a Bombarde, and a Bassoon.
It sounds fabulous. I play for an Episcopal Church, and this is our recessional hymn this coming Sunday. It is one of my favorites to play. I like your registration. How many ranks in your organ?
Thanks again, this isn't my church. They were kind enough to allow me to practice there the last 4 years as well as record a CD and video tape on this wonderful organ. The church has about 4 seconds of reverberation, and this organ is a Walker with 2 ranks of pipes (Principal), and about 118 digital ranks.
The Walker could have fooled me, and I spent a month going around Cleveland playing all sorts of different organs (many Holtkamps, but there was a nice variety) and some of these organs are the regular "daily drivers" for well known concert organists.
Enough about me. The hymn was played very well. BTW, is the console an original A-S (or Skinner) console or was it built by Walker>
Thanks.....Cleveland is the home of Holtkamp if I'm not mistaken. If you go to Hartford Ct., there are tons of Austins, in Boston there are tons of Skinners both Aeolian and E.M., and the console of the organ here is a Colby. Walker offers their own console in addition to using Colby as a supplier. Walker is light years ahead of the competition for sure. The crap that Allen and Rodgers produce could cause a dog to go deaf. What organ console is that on your page? Thanks for your comments.
Thank you, there isn't any 'sheet music'. This is a hymn that you can find in probably any hymnal of all denominations. Just look in the hymnal of any protestant church and you'll find it. It's a very well known tune. The last verse is my re-harmonization & the interlude was improvised. Thanks again for your interest.
With the exception of one rank (or is it 2? I've forgotten), the rest is all digital. If one MUST play a digital organ, then play the absolute best, WALKER TECHNICAL (AEolian-Skinner). Their organs sell themselves (much like Honda Automobiles), they don't have a band of deceptive salesmen lying, fudging numbers, and spreading bull**** rumors about the competition in order to sell organs that sound like s**t anyway (ALLEN). The interludes in all of my videos are improvised. Thanks, & be cool.....
You are correct in your assessment of Allen's and Roger's organs. Why churches stoop to those burners is beyond me. It sounds like your church has some good acoustics.
Churches buy Allen organs because Allen uses very heavy handed sales tactics which include lying to potential customers as well as giving away rental organs and making it appear that these churches are getting huge discounts when they do decide to give in to these tactics and buy from Allen. I saw this happen just recently in NYC where a friend plays. Deep down he wanted a Walker, but caved in like a school girl might I add, to the bullies at Allen. SHAMEFUL......Oh yeah, Rodgers suck.
Not quite as doggish as Hammonds, though. I like Walkers or the Johannus's for digital or digital/pipe. I'm still partial to authentic pipe organs, but yours seems like a perfect blend. I'd be happy to play it.
At home, I have an AGO sized Conn that has decent sound for an old electronic from the 70's, but it is way past its prime for church work.
I'm partial to pipe organs too but if you must play a digital organ, it should be a Walker. Johannus??!! No need to gag me with a spoon, I just threw up..........
Their sound is better than an Allen or Rogers, though I do admit they come off as looking like Star Trekish toys. LOL You are right about the Walker digitals. They are the best of the category, no question.
Thank you Sir, I'm proudly playing the finest digital organ in the world where all they sample are AEolian-Skinners and E.M. Skinners. That company is called Walker Technical. You'll find the stop list in the Hanover video description section. The trumpet en chamade is actually a festival trumpet that speaks from the rear of the church, also heard was the trumpet harmonique that speaks from the main organ. After this taping, the organist had a very fine tuba added. This organ is glorious!!!!!
WOW, I would buy a copy if you put it in print! Your choice of stops is perfect. I would play just a tad faster myself, but I may well be wrong, it IS a majestic hymn. (Thank God we don't all play the same way!!) I hope you record all the hymns in the hymnal!!! ..again I say WOW!!!!!
Thanks! I tend not to play fast when playing for my own devices. I've recorded this and 34 other hymns on a CD that has yet to be released (I ran out of money). When that finally happens, I'll let everyone know so stay tuned!
Thanks for this wonderful rendition of this great hymn - - great majestic tempo here too - - sounds so good in churches with good acoustics where the sound is carried forth. Always remember it from Catholic Masses and from going to Episcopal services with friends. Great chromaticism and exponation used in your playing of this.
Absolutely loved it. In large Episcopal Churches - where the procession is long, the length would be perfect. Do you currenly play in an Episcopal (Anglican) church?
Thank you! No, I don't play in any church right now. One day before my last gasp of air, I'll actually learn how to play first THEN I'll get that job! Thanks for your comment, and take care.
bhigdaddy, nothing against your playing, but this should be a bit faster, I mean originally it had like 12 verses or more, they'd all be dead at this speed.
LOL!!! You're right, but since this wasn't an actual service and I didn't have a choir or congregation singing at the time of this taping, I played ALL of my videos as I WANTED to. In the Episcopal hymnal of 1940, this hymn is 4 stanzas long and it really isn't played that much faster as there's no need to race through any hymn in my opinion. Perhaps in the U.K., organists tend to play hymns much faster than written, or as they WANT to. I prefer the speed demonstrated. Thanks for the comment.
Some have crotchet =100 some have it 180, I prefer it quite fast, not too slow - only this song though as I do get tired of standing for long time singing! I don't think organists in this country play how they like! I think many like you are merely people who love hymn playing and want to play for enjoyment etc... There are the odd few I have met pro who seem to change harmonies every line, take things too fast etc... Keep up the good work.
Thanks, changing harmonies is a good thing in my book as that makes the hymn much more interesting and less boring, even changing one chord can make a difference and it should. Doing the unexpected is my favorite way of playing as that leaves those listening wondering what's next. Thanks again for your response and comments. Take care 'Governor'.
Thanks, changing harmonies is a good thing in my book as that makes the hymn much more interesting and less boring, even changing one chord can make a difference and it should. Doing the unexpected is my favorite way of playing as that leaves those listening wondering what's next. Thanks again for your response and comments. Take care 'Governor'.
I find that speed to be dead perfect! Have u tried singing it faster? It would be nearly impossible! I'm also an organist and I'd say that my arms would drop off if I tried it any faster!
I've tried playing ALL of the hymns that I've posted faster and it was silly. You'd think I had a hot date to get to with Tyra Banks or even hotter- Beyonce. Had that been the case, I'd skip playing the last hymn and run out of the church as though I were in the Olympics! Thanks for your support on that issue as I tend to play (without choir/congregation) at any speed I desire. Thanks organpoole!
Thank you, I think I got through this one slippage (fingers or feet) free for a change. OMG! Mark plays mistake free! it's news enough for a headline lol! Thanks, 'Ye Watchers' is amongst my favourites of all time.
Indeed - especially the beautiful 'Alleluia' in the second line - harmony after unison first line and a lovely suspension to boot. I think I even managed to slip in an English cadence somewhere the last time I sang this!
Actually, it is easy to sing it up to about 180 on a metronome... you'll be begging for it faster when you walk into a denomination that sings 11 or more verses for it.
Because you are a self taught, non-professional is the reason you play with such feeling. You touched ALL of us the moment we saw and heard you play. You remind me so much of myself. Take good care of yourself my friend
Again, those super nice comments from you Mr. Barnes and others is what keeps all of us who desire to share going. Thank you ever so much for all of your kind words and by the way, I intend on learning as best I can, my all time favorite Bach piece the 'St. Anne' fugue. I hope that I don't destroy it to badly lol!! Take care Mr. Barnes, and PLEASE stay in touch as I most enjoy making new friends..............
Thank you Sir. The best thing about YouTube is the opportunity to express yourself, and the second best thing are the super nice comments that people like yourself leave. I've enjoyed the comments and responding to them almost as much as filming the videos. I intend on continuing, as more will be on the way. Thanks for the vote of confidence!
LOL!!! now THAT'S funny!! ha!ha!ha!ha!!!! Mr. Barnes, that's a true compliment Sir, THANK YOU! Well friends, one thing the Big Daddy isn't and that's a fraud. Don't any of you think for a second that I'm a REAL organist (man, that's funny!). Yeah I can play the heck out of some hymns, cool free harmonizations,and alright improvisations (that's coming), but me playing Bach???!!! how I wish. I'll NEVER be that good. I can only dream....some Bach written or arranged hymns? heck yeah! but that's it.
Now THAT'S funny!! I'm still laughing my butt off!!! Ha, ha, ha, ha, HA!!!! ME playing Bach?! I'm lucky that I can play what I do play! Don't any of you think for a second that I'm a REAL organist or something....that's laughable! Yeah I can play the heck out of hymns, re-arrange them with strong free harmonizations,improvise (that's coming),etc. but Marky is no fraud! All I play are hymns & improvisation Mr. Barnes, but I thank you none the less. I'm a self taught unprofessional musician.......
I didn't realize that my first response went through. Sorry for near duplicate responses. Check my response to Branchporter Mr. Barnes. I'd love to play Bach, but I'd have to take piano & organ lessons, learn to read music completely as I only can read the treble clef (barely),not that any of that would be a bad thing but at 50 years old (in August), it's a little late in the day....that's why I say that I play for my own personal enjoyment. But as they say in the hood, I 'throw down' on hymns!
This hymn reminds me about mr. Bean! Very beautiful improvisating over hymn with specially interesting harmonics some places! Nice sound in your organ!
Thanks Sir! and to ALL Organists, check out KontraBombarde32's page/channel. This Genius of a writer has written an incredible Toccata on par with the French greats. Widor, Dupre, Vierne (sorry 'bout the misspell)are back!
I like the way you use various tonal colors to make hymn singing a worship experience. You really remind me of our church organist. Hope you come by and check out my two organ videos.
I did! see my comments. You're a true organ fan, and I'll thank you on behalf of organists throughout the world. I found more great videos on your page/channel thanks! Who is your church organist? I've heard and met Dr. Abbington at Riverside Church July 1998 at a recital he performed it was unbelievable!! He had the audience on their feet cheering and applauding while he was still playing (improvising). I'd never seen that before or since at ANY recital anywhere.Swann,Hancock, etc. NEVER!!!!!!
You're most welcome! and thank you for your kind words. Be sure to check out my 7 other videos with more on the way. To all of you, your ratings, comments, most kind words, and interest are much appreciated.........
????!! HUH? Then what was the 'best idea'? That part of the hymn when sung could alternate between male & female voices, boys & men, choir & congregation, or in this case main organ & gallery (Trompette en Chamade), or in the beginning flues & trompette harmonique. There isn't a 'best idea' etched in stone, and if so I would have broken that rule PROUDLY. Unlike 'Ms. Clara' the old blue haired organist type at Baptist Churches across America, I don't play hymns in a boring way. Thanks dude......
Thanks Mr. Teigen64that was just the kind of response I was looking for. I don't think that there's anything that I can do about the volume issues and that really frustrates me to no end. Thanks for the message, and viewing.
MY APOLOGIES TO ALL FOR THE POOR SOUND QUALITY OF MY 8 VIDEOS (in comparison to others). I can't explain it, nor do I understand it. I know that you'll lose a small amount of picture resolution/sound quality, but I didn't expect this much and to think I hired a professional w/pro. equipment to film these videos. I'm disappointed.........
Well, this world is small! Bill Randolph (excellent,EXCELLENT organist), was and might still be the assistant organist at St. John the Divine. I used to sub for Bill at Intercession every summer when I lived in NYC he was a close friend of mine and I miss him. Gerald Morton I never met but knew of. I think he passed away not Bill. I will post (audio only) an Evensong improv that Bill let me play at St. John the Divine in '98/'99 when I find it.
Definitely a small world... I meant to say Gerald Morton passed away.. I was at the funeral. I know Bill is still around. I enjoyed Bill's playing as well.. I was one of the acolytes so I was always up at the altar near him. Morton was a schoolmate of David Hurd's. I'm sure his is a name you've heard of as well! as I drop one more name!
David Hurd was at Church of the Intercession before Bill. Another great organist, good musician, and nice guy. Bill Randolph though is perhaps the most underrated organist in NYC Black or White, and can out play most of those chumps. Bill, Dr.Solomon Herriott (deceased), Dr. Bill Cooper(deceased), Dr. Hurd, and many others provided years of excellent music in Harlem.
I love Hurd's arrangement of the Gloria... Morton played it every Sunday. Randolph is very good too, although I didn't get to hear him as often as I would have liked.. During his tenure is when I started to work on Sundays, but he saw me enough to remember me. I think he's the one that encouraged my Mom to join the choir. I'd have to ask her. My mom loved Bill's music. I think Cooper played at my church as well, but before my time.
Bill told me about Gerald Morton, but at the time I never made the effort to meet him or hear him play. Now I regret it. We've lost a few superb organists in Harlem over the years. I haven't kept up with NYC let alone Harlem since I left NYC nearly 21 years ago. Upon my next visit, I want to see Harlem. My brother said it's changed dramatically.
Gerald was a good guy... Bill too... I didn't know they knew each other... But it stands to reason... I actually never lived in Harlem but my church is there and yes it has changed over the years!
I have listened to all your uploads and they are just great!!!! Thank you for sharing all of these. My uncle is a deacon at St. John the Divine so I have heard Dorothy Papadakos play, although I don't think she's there anymore. Wondering if you plan on uploading any others.. If so, may I make a request... I know I have nerve... #410 Praise My soul the king of Heaven (Lauda anima) and #460 Alleluia Sing to Jesus (Hyfrydol) Those are 1982 Hymnal numbers. Once again, great work!!! njn3
Thank you njn3, unfortunately Dorothy is no longer at St. John the Divine. She got married, and moved on. She is wicked on the organ and I wonder if having played with Pat Metheney had an influence on her playing. With her at the console one evening, I asked her to improvise on 'Sine Nomine', all I can say is I wished I had taped it. It was amazing.
Also, now that the Christmas Season is over, I intend on taping more and those two hymns are on my ever growing list. I did record those two + 33 other hymns on a CD that I'm trying to get released now. This thing called a 'budget' keeps preventing me from issuing my CD at this time. I also haven't uploaded 3 other hymns from that sane session due to those not having been edited yet. It will be my pleasure to honor your request. Thanks!
well when that CD is available, let me know... you got a buyer here!! I have no professional training, nor can i read music, but I have memorized many of the hymns and when i get a good recording, (such as the ones you've uploaded) I like to play along with my little keyboard at home... i'm sure the neighbors aren't happy but oh well... and thank you very much in advance for recording those 2 hymns.. 2 of my favorites!!!
Dude, that's how I learned to play. If you want to learn how to play, you must LISTEN in addition to your training. When growing up on 133rd. Amsterdam, at 11am the Riverside Church service was broadcast live on WRVR then repeated that evening. I would tape those services and afterwards,practice those hymns on the piano the way I heard them over and over again, then go to my own church and try it on the organ. I taught myself by listening.
BTW, 'F' your neighbors, you play all you want. Keep it down of course, and put on your headphones after 10pm and continue to play. I have a 10 track 'sampler' of my CD that I could mail to you FREE. E-mail me privately here with a mailing address and I'll send it to you. These videos are nothing compared to what I threw down on my CD.
I'm sure it was amazing! I don't know who is the main organist there now but I know one of the organists is Bill Randolph. He played for awhile at St. Philip's in Harlem. When I first started going to St. Philip's, the organist there was Gerald Morton. You mentioned improvising, he was one of the best. And his "Last Verses" blew you away. I got very spoiled. But, sadly, he passed away in the early 90's. Anyway, I really enjoy your playing! Take care, njn3
Hey njn3, I hope you rated my videos and thank you for your kind words as it means much to me coming from a fellow New yorker, and one from Harlem who knows this music my fellow Episcopalian brother.
I really enjoyed your harmonization of this hymn. Any chance I could get that in a score? It's definetly worth purchasing! Where is this organ located?
Thanks again Subass32, All of my arrangements for various hymns will be available in print soon as will my CD which contains 35 tracks of hymns and my interpretations of them. I didn't want to film all of my free harmonization as that would spoil one's desire for the CD if they've heard it all on You Tube. I'll keep you posted if you want to e-mail an address. Thank you for your interest, and how did you learn of me?
Sorry Subass32, I didn't answer one of your questions. This organ is located in Winter Park (Orlando area) Florida. It sounds far better than what's demonstrated here. I can't figure out the diminished sound quality. On DVD it sounds fine.........
Thank you! I should consult my brother for some heavy duty jazz riffs to throw into some of these hymns. Years ago, we collaborated on 'In Christ there is no east or west' (McKee), but I failed to include it here or on my CD. I was really out of control on that one thanks to my bro'! Check out my other videos, and thanks Brestull.
Thanks for the compliment. If you don't mind, guess the make and I'll respond. I ask because when I play the DVD it sounds fine, but after I posted these videos they seem to have lost some sound quality. Interesting, other organ videos sound wonderful on YouTube,and this was a professional shoot that I paid for. MMMMM.......
I confess! I had to google G. Donald Harrison! I'd heard of him, but didn't know much about his work. I've been an organ enthusiast all my life but have learned mainly about builders of organs in our area. (Finger Lakes, NY)
Darn, I can't play, except some hymns &etc. by ear I greatly admire those who can! (I play best when nobody's listening!)
How many ranks is the A-S?
BTW, I'm not sure there is much hope for AllenOrganCrazy! PipeOrganCrazy would be better! ;-)
I'll let you in on a little secret.........ALL I play are hymns and I improvise as well. I started at 8 years old, and being a boy chorister in NYC didn't hurt either! My kid brother attended the Cathedral school (St. John the Divine) under Alec Wyton so I got to hear him play often, I joined Riverside Church (got married there) so my biggest influence was Fred Swann. After Wyton retired, I got to listen to Paul Halley & Dorothy Papadakos often. I've had some great teachers albeit unofficial.
Riverside! Did you by any chance know a friend of mine, Kenneth Anderson? He sang there, but I can't tell you the time frame. Ken is a deep bass - baritone who has done several programs based on the spirituals of Paul Robeson. He has done these at schools and colleges, as well as at special events in tribute to Robeson. We sing together in our local Community Chorus.
Sorry for the delay in answering. No I don't know your friend nor anyone else in the choir. I started going to Riverside at 14 years old mainly to hear Fred Swann live. After he left for that Hour of Power religious variety show, I stopped going to Riverside. My wife and I decided in 1987 not to raise our son in NYC, so we left for BORElando Florida the city BLAND in central Florida a.k.a. orBLANDO. Where garbage like Allen & worst....Rodgers rule.
The tune was originally called Lasst Uns Erfreuen' by Geistliche Kirchengesäng Köln in 1623. The words were written by Francis of Assisi in 1225. Translated by William H. Draper in 1919. Ralph Vaughan Williams arranged it. It's sung in my Lutheran church so I think it was originally Catholic but it's sung in other places as well.
Dowsiewuwu 3 months ago
@Dowsiewuwu Thank you. Hopefully, his question has been answered.
bhigdaddymark 3 months ago
Does anyone know if this is a Roman Catholic hymn, or an Anglican hymn?
Alex911TheCanadian 4 months ago
@Alex911TheCanadian Alex, you've got me on that one buddy. Probably Anglican since Ralph Vaughn Williams arranged it....But in all honesty, I don't know. Sorry.....
bhigdaddymark 4 months ago
@bhigdaddymark Thanks for helping man. I appreciate it.
Alex911TheCanadian 4 months ago
Alex, from what I know of it (as one of my all time favs), the hymn we know as "All Creatures of our God and King" was composed by St. Francis of Assisi. This would be it's Catholic origin of course but it has several versions from various sources. Personally, as a Catholic I'm more than willing to share with our Anglican brothers and sisters. Along with our Episcopal friends and all Christians!
CanuckGamer33 3 months ago
@bhigdaddymark @Alex911TheCanadian My hymnal here says the original tune was "Geistliche Kirchengesange" written in 1623 and that only the harmony was Ralph Vaughn Williams. As an aside, I also have it in Eb rather than this key (D).
deltaechoromeo515 3 months ago
@deltaechoromeo515 It starts in D, then goes up a half step to Eb. If I'm not mistaken,it's written in Eb, I just like to start it in D then move up for the key change. It's all fun :)
bhigdaddymark 3 months ago
Love this Hymn this is one hymn that i want played and sung at my Funeral
MrScully79 4 months ago
@MrScully79 Okay....
bhigdaddymark 4 months ago
Mark...That is such a beautiful hymn and wonderfully played too. Love the reeds :)
Alvin
HammC3 6 months ago
@HammC3 Thank you Alvin!
bhigdaddymark 6 months ago
Stand in line buddy, there are many before you. I'm under greater pressure to publish my re-harmonizations for public consumption and enjoyment. I'm going to do it this year and SOON! Is the Aeolian-Skinner at All Saints still 4/120? Or has it grown? Any recordings of it, and acoustically, how's the room? I'd love to play it. Thanks,
Mark
bhigdaddymark 1 year ago
I work at All Saints Church in Worcester, and I'd love to play this last verse!
xNumnah 1 year ago
Don't worry about the audio quality of the video. To God's ears it sounds perfect! And besides, it's more important what's in your heart as you play, not what the organ or the video sounds like. Your videos are great, thank you for sharing!
gfolkins 1 year ago 2
@gfolkins Thank you so much for your kind comments they're much appreciated!
bhigdaddymark 1 year ago
Truly gorgeous organ.
05Forenza 1 year ago
@05Forenza It really is, too bad the audio quality of these early (and first) videos didn't do this fine instrument justice. I wish somehow, I could correct this audio problem.
bhigdaddymark 1 year ago
@bhigdaddymark I can try to paint the high def audio picture lol. I grew up in a church with a similar organ. =)
05Forenza 1 year ago
Listen to my friend Mark play the organ, ..he's so talented!!
bongdrop 1 year ago
@bongdrop Thanks again!
bhigdaddymark 1 year ago
Always Great!!
bongdrop 1 year ago
@bongdrop Thanks buddy, I wish that the sound quality matched the performance though.......
bhigdaddymark 1 year ago
Played like a true Episcopalian!!!
Operaman41 1 year ago
@Operaman41 LOL! except I didn't play with my nose in the air, THAT would've made me a true Episcopalian unlike the fallen away Episcopalian that I am haha!
Mark
bhigdaddymark 1 year ago
Wish my choir and congregation could sing it in this key.
kempedkemp 1 year ago
Organ-gasm at 5:10-5:48
This is just beautiful. I hope you don't mind if I'm "inspired" by this interpretation.
AggieMaestro 2 years ago
Thanks! Nah, I don't mind. Be inspired.....
BDM
bhigdaddymark 2 years ago
haahahahaa soo truuee!!
:)
javajo46 2 years ago
Love your harmonizations and modulations!
CathedrlCarillonneur 2 years ago
Thank you kind Sir!
bhigdaddymark 2 years ago
I can play many hymns on the organ, but this one is very hard for me to adapt to on the key of "D". I am forever trying to practice this hymn & hoping that soon I can play this song as well as YOU can.....thank you for posting this wonderful video of this hymn!
luvthoseclips 3 years ago 2
Thanks and you're most welcome! Keep on practicing, it makes for perfect playing, and that's why I'm still practicing and not even near to being perfect! - LOL! Thanks again for your comments.
Mark
bhigdaddymark 3 years ago
Thank you so much for this song. I think, that the most beautiful and heartfelt prayer is a song with pipe organ and this is. God bless you.
l000kin 3 years ago
Thank you for your comment I appreciate it very much. Continue to enjoy all of the good music here on YouTube!
Mark
bhigdaddymark 3 years ago
Very nice, I love the improvisation, and Cameron does too.
bongdrop 3 years ago
Thank you. I must ask, who's Cameron?
Mark
bhigdaddymark 3 years ago
very beautiful!
bj1331 3 years ago
Thank you!
bhigdaddymark 3 years ago
Nice interlude. I subscribed. One thing being from MI go easy on the US car makers. They are much better than before.
THGMusic08 3 years ago
Thanks, and thanks for subscribing. You're absolutely right, but the one thing that you've left out is that it took Toyota and Honda to force the U.S. automakers into improving their product by kicking the crap out of them in the market place, and we the consumers finally got tired of the garbage they were producing. Personally, I've always owned German/European, have had 3 G.M. cars, and if I could I'd have anything from either GM or Ford nowadays. But my Benz still has 'em beat................
bhigdaddymark 3 years ago
Once again...FAB! Thanks, Mark! The Merriest Christmas and Happy New Year to you!
Greg
gretoe 3 years ago
Thanks Greg and Happy Holidays and the most successful New Year yet to you! Good to hear from you!
bhigdaddymark 3 years ago
Awesome my friend. Very Very Nice. Where are you located and do you play at any churches?
Jainjme 3 years ago
Thanks! I'm located in Orlando, and I don't play in any churches as I'm not a professional organist. I play to entertain myself...............
bhigdaddymark 3 years ago
Great rendition. I just subscribed and I am looking forward to more videos. I hope one day I can reach as good as you.
JmoulFrancis 3 years ago
Thank you Sir! I checked out your page....nice! Thank you for subscribing and more videos are on the way more than likely after the new year now as churches are gearing up (or will be) for Christmas, and will be extremely busy. As my older brother would say:"Don't hope for it, just do it" You'll be way better than I ever hoped to be. Make that your mission, and expand into other froms of music as well. We aren't given talent for one type of music. Stay in touch young brother, and be well.
BDM
bhigdaddymark 3 years ago
That was other FORMS of music. ONE day I'll proof read my responses BEFORE clicking on the post comment button......
bhigdaddymark 2 years ago
Thank you very much for this tremendous stuff. These old english hymns are so beautiful. I love them to hear and to sing. I also play for a little church here in Germany every Sunday.
Unfortunately there is no chance to sing english songs.
I hope I will play the organ as well as you one day.
Many greetings an best wishes from Germany!
TH44 3 years ago
Ah Germany!! I've had mostly German cars my entire adult life, and there's nothing like them. Yes, the British are masters at writing hymns my favourite being Ralph Vaughn Williams who as I understand it, arranged this hymn. I hope to be able to play the organ one day too!! Thanks for your most kind words, and all the best to you in Germany!
Mark
bhigdaddymark 3 years ago
Excellent playing! (: My favorite song.
ColinMeloy91 3 years ago
Thanks! You sound like my Son referring to hymns as "songs" lol! Thanks again, and take care.
Mark
bhigdaddymark 3 years ago
My favorite hymn. Thanks for sharing! Your interlude and modulation sounded like none other than Virgil Fox himself! Wow, this was great! What is that in the pedal...Bombarde? Double Reed? Curious...
vocalise1 3 years ago
Thanks! An organist friend of mine in New York studied with Virgil Fox, and he said once that Dr. Fox would have liked me and what I'm doing. I took that as a real compliment. For anyone to mention Virgil Fox and me in the same breath is quite a compliment. The sound quality of my videos suck! There are two 32' reeds in the Pedal division of this very fine organ. They are a Bombarde, and a Bassoon.
bhigdaddymark 3 years ago
Mark,
It sounds fabulous. I play for an Episcopal Church, and this is our recessional hymn this coming Sunday. It is one of my favorites to play. I like your registration. How many ranks in your organ?
organEd 3 years ago
Thanks again, this isn't my church. They were kind enough to allow me to practice there the last 4 years as well as record a CD and video tape on this wonderful organ. The church has about 4 seconds of reverberation, and this organ is a Walker with 2 ranks of pipes (Principal), and about 118 digital ranks.
bhigdaddymark 3 years ago
The Walker could have fooled me, and I spent a month going around Cleveland playing all sorts of different organs (many Holtkamps, but there was a nice variety) and some of these organs are the regular "daily drivers" for well known concert organists.
Enough about me. The hymn was played very well. BTW, is the console an original A-S (or Skinner) console or was it built by Walker>
Fozzymaple 3 years ago
Thanks.....Cleveland is the home of Holtkamp if I'm not mistaken. If you go to Hartford Ct., there are tons of Austins, in Boston there are tons of Skinners both Aeolian and E.M., and the console of the organ here is a Colby. Walker offers their own console in addition to using Colby as a supplier. Walker is light years ahead of the competition for sure. The crap that Allen and Rodgers produce could cause a dog to go deaf. What organ console is that on your page? Thanks for your comments.
bhigdaddymark 3 years ago
Very nice played!! :)
Do you know where I can find the sheetmusic?
arash505 3 years ago
Thank you, there isn't any 'sheet music'. This is a hymn that you can find in probably any hymnal of all denominations. Just look in the hymnal of any protestant church and you'll find it. It's a very well known tune. The last verse is my re-harmonization & the interlude was improvised. Thanks again for your interest.
Mark
bhigdaddymark 3 years ago
Is that organ really completely digital? Wow. It has an extremely nice sound.
Is the interlude improvised or written out?
AR20170 3 years ago
With the exception of one rank (or is it 2? I've forgotten), the rest is all digital. If one MUST play a digital organ, then play the absolute best, WALKER TECHNICAL (AEolian-Skinner). Their organs sell themselves (much like Honda Automobiles), they don't have a band of deceptive salesmen lying, fudging numbers, and spreading bull**** rumors about the competition in order to sell organs that sound like s**t anyway (ALLEN). The interludes in all of my videos are improvised. Thanks, & be cool.....
bhigdaddymark 3 years ago
You are correct in your assessment of Allen's and Roger's organs. Why churches stoop to those burners is beyond me. It sounds like your church has some good acoustics.
organEd 3 years ago
Thanks,
Churches buy Allen organs because Allen uses very heavy handed sales tactics which include lying to potential customers as well as giving away rental organs and making it appear that these churches are getting huge discounts when they do decide to give in to these tactics and buy from Allen. I saw this happen just recently in NYC where a friend plays. Deep down he wanted a Walker, but caved in like a school girl might I add, to the bullies at Allen. SHAMEFUL......Oh yeah, Rodgers suck.
bhigdaddymark 3 years ago
Not quite as doggish as Hammonds, though. I like Walkers or the Johannus's for digital or digital/pipe. I'm still partial to authentic pipe organs, but yours seems like a perfect blend. I'd be happy to play it.
At home, I have an AGO sized Conn that has decent sound for an old electronic from the 70's, but it is way past its prime for church work.
organEd 3 years ago
I'm partial to pipe organs too but if you must play a digital organ, it should be a Walker. Johannus??!! No need to gag me with a spoon, I just threw up..........
bhigdaddymark 3 years ago
Their sound is better than an Allen or Rogers, though I do admit they come off as looking like Star Trekish toys. LOL You are right about the Walker digitals. They are the best of the category, no question.
organEd 3 years ago
Agreed.................
bhigdaddymark 3 years ago
Very well done!
I'm curious----is that an Aeolian-Skinner you're playing on?
With a trumpet en chamade, no less!
AND a railback bench...?
I'm jealous, damn it,.
RSVP and clue us all in as the make of the organ you're playintg!
Martin
The Queen of Sheba
mogemoets 3 years ago
Thank you Sir, I'm proudly playing the finest digital organ in the world where all they sample are AEolian-Skinners and E.M. Skinners. That company is called Walker Technical. You'll find the stop list in the Hanover video description section. The trumpet en chamade is actually a festival trumpet that speaks from the rear of the church, also heard was the trumpet harmonique that speaks from the main organ. After this taping, the organist had a very fine tuba added. This organ is glorious!!!!!
bhigdaddymark 3 years ago
Great stuff -- one of my favorite hymns; I love that interlude and your harmonizations on the last verse!
Urbie4 3 years ago
Thank you!
bhigdaddymark 3 years ago
WOW, I would buy a copy if you put it in print! Your choice of stops is perfect. I would play just a tad faster myself, but I may well be wrong, it IS a majestic hymn. (Thank God we don't all play the same way!!) I hope you record all the hymns in the hymnal!!! ..again I say WOW!!!!!
May the Lord Bless!
orgelkraft 3 years ago
Thanks! I tend not to play fast when playing for my own devices. I've recorded this and 34 other hymns on a CD that has yet to be released (I ran out of money). When that finally happens, I'll let everyone know so stay tuned!
bhigdaddymark 3 years ago
beautiful hymn and beautifuly played
rhywe 3 years ago
lutheran
rhywe 3 years ago
Thanks yet again!!
bhigdaddymark 3 years ago
Thanks for this wonderful rendition of this great hymn - - great majestic tempo here too - - sounds so good in churches with good acoustics where the sound is carried forth. Always remember it from Catholic Masses and from going to Episcopal services with friends. Great chromaticism and exponation used in your playing of this.
skyler6290 3 years ago
Thanks yet again! and I'm glad you enjoyed my playing. Be well...........
bhigdaddymark 3 years ago
Absolutely loved it. In large Episcopal Churches - where the procession is long, the length would be perfect. Do you currenly play in an Episcopal (Anglican) church?
mneely21281 3 years ago
Thank you! No, I don't play in any church right now. One day before my last gasp of air, I'll actually learn how to play first THEN I'll get that job! Thanks for your comment, and take care.
Mark
bhigdaddymark 3 years ago
bhigdaddy, nothing against your playing, but this should be a bit faster, I mean originally it had like 12 verses or more, they'd all be dead at this speed.
gooseholla 3 years ago
LOL!!! You're right, but since this wasn't an actual service and I didn't have a choir or congregation singing at the time of this taping, I played ALL of my videos as I WANTED to. In the Episcopal hymnal of 1940, this hymn is 4 stanzas long and it really isn't played that much faster as there's no need to race through any hymn in my opinion. Perhaps in the U.K., organists tend to play hymns much faster than written, or as they WANT to. I prefer the speed demonstrated. Thanks for the comment.
bhigdaddymark 3 years ago
Some have crotchet =100 some have it 180, I prefer it quite fast, not too slow - only this song though as I do get tired of standing for long time singing! I don't think organists in this country play how they like! I think many like you are merely people who love hymn playing and want to play for enjoyment etc... There are the odd few I have met pro who seem to change harmonies every line, take things too fast etc... Keep up the good work.
gooseholla 3 years ago
Thanks, changing harmonies is a good thing in my book as that makes the hymn much more interesting and less boring, even changing one chord can make a difference and it should. Doing the unexpected is my favorite way of playing as that leaves those listening wondering what's next. Thanks again for your response and comments. Take care 'Governor'.
Mark
bhigdaddymark 3 years ago
Thanks, changing harmonies is a good thing in my book as that makes the hymn much more interesting and less boring, even changing one chord can make a difference and it should. Doing the unexpected is my favorite way of playing as that leaves those listening wondering what's next. Thanks again for your response and comments. Take care 'Governor'.
Mark
bhigdaddymark 3 years ago
I find that speed to be dead perfect! Have u tried singing it faster? It would be nearly impossible! I'm also an organist and I'd say that my arms would drop off if I tried it any faster!
organpoole 3 years ago
I've tried playing ALL of the hymns that I've posted faster and it was silly. You'd think I had a hot date to get to with Tyra Banks or even hotter- Beyonce. Had that been the case, I'd skip playing the last hymn and run out of the church as though I were in the Olympics! Thanks for your support on that issue as I tend to play (without choir/congregation) at any speed I desire. Thanks organpoole!
bhigdaddymark 3 years ago
This is just the right speed, and very well played!
edders05 3 years ago
Thank you, I think I got through this one slippage (fingers or feet) free for a change. OMG! Mark plays mistake free! it's news enough for a headline lol! Thanks, 'Ye Watchers' is amongst my favourites of all time.
Mark
bhigdaddymark 3 years ago
Indeed - especially the beautiful 'Alleluia' in the second line - harmony after unison first line and a lovely suspension to boot. I think I even managed to slip in an English cadence somewhere the last time I sang this!
edders05 3 years ago
Actually, it is easy to sing it up to about 180 on a metronome... you'll be begging for it faster when you walk into a denomination that sings 11 or more verses for it.
gooseholla1 3 years ago
Because you are a self taught, non-professional is the reason you play with such feeling. You touched ALL of us the moment we saw and heard you play. You remind me so much of myself. Take good care of yourself my friend
Chesterbarnes1 4 years ago
Again, those super nice comments from you Mr. Barnes and others is what keeps all of us who desire to share going. Thank you ever so much for all of your kind words and by the way, I intend on learning as best I can, my all time favorite Bach piece the 'St. Anne' fugue. I hope that I don't destroy it to badly lol!! Take care Mr. Barnes, and PLEASE stay in touch as I most enjoy making new friends..............
bhigdaddymark 4 years ago
I personally have enjoyed each and every hymn, thank you very much, please continue.
Chesterbarnes1 4 years ago
Thank you Sir. The best thing about YouTube is the opportunity to express yourself, and the second best thing are the super nice comments that people like yourself leave. I've enjoyed the comments and responding to them almost as much as filming the videos. I intend on continuing, as more will be on the way. Thanks for the vote of confidence!
bhigdaddymark 4 years ago
Very good! Let us hear some Bach out of you sir. Thanks for the vid.
God Bless
Chesterbarnes1 4 years ago
LOL!!! now THAT'S funny!! ha!ha!ha!ha!!!! Mr. Barnes, that's a true compliment Sir, THANK YOU! Well friends, one thing the Big Daddy isn't and that's a fraud. Don't any of you think for a second that I'm a REAL organist (man, that's funny!). Yeah I can play the heck out of some hymns, cool free harmonizations,and alright improvisations (that's coming), but me playing Bach???!!! how I wish. I'll NEVER be that good. I can only dream....some Bach written or arranged hymns? heck yeah! but that's it.
bhigdaddymark 4 years ago
Now THAT'S funny!! I'm still laughing my butt off!!! Ha, ha, ha, ha, HA!!!! ME playing Bach?! I'm lucky that I can play what I do play! Don't any of you think for a second that I'm a REAL organist or something....that's laughable! Yeah I can play the heck out of hymns, re-arrange them with strong free harmonizations,improvise (that's coming),etc. but Marky is no fraud! All I play are hymns & improvisation Mr. Barnes, but I thank you none the less. I'm a self taught unprofessional musician.......
bhigdaddymark 4 years ago
I didn't realize that my first response went through. Sorry for near duplicate responses. Check my response to Branchporter Mr. Barnes. I'd love to play Bach, but I'd have to take piano & organ lessons, learn to read music completely as I only can read the treble clef (barely),not that any of that would be a bad thing but at 50 years old (in August), it's a little late in the day....that's why I say that I play for my own personal enjoyment. But as they say in the hood, I 'throw down' on hymns!
bhigdaddymark 4 years ago
You are a God send .Oh how this moves the soul to look to Heaven. The King of music the Pipe Organ.. Pax
episcopalcatholic 4 years ago
Thank you! I only wish that the sound quality were better, and that we used extra microphones to really capture this wonderful organ and room.
bhigdaddymark 4 years ago
This hymn reminds me about mr. Bean! Very beautiful improvisating over hymn with specially interesting harmonics some places! Nice sound in your organ!
kontrabombarde32 4 years ago
Thanks Sir! and to ALL Organists, check out KontraBombarde32's page/channel. This Genius of a writer has written an incredible Toccata on par with the French greats. Widor, Dupre, Vierne (sorry 'bout the misspell)are back!
bhigdaddymark 4 years ago
I like the way you use various tonal colors to make hymn singing a worship experience. You really remind me of our church organist. Hope you come by and check out my two organ videos.
MoneyManTC 4 years ago
I did! see my comments. You're a true organ fan, and I'll thank you on behalf of organists throughout the world. I found more great videos on your page/channel thanks! Who is your church organist? I've heard and met Dr. Abbington at Riverside Church July 1998 at a recital he performed it was unbelievable!! He had the audience on their feet cheering and applauding while he was still playing (improvising). I'd never seen that before or since at ANY recital anywhere.Swann,Hancock, etc. NEVER!!!!!!
bhigdaddymark 4 years ago
Very, very nice! I find this arrangement to be a very comforting tonal quality. Beautiful!
Thank you so very much.
wheidelberg 4 years ago
You're most welcome! and thank you for your kind words. Be sure to check out my 7 other videos with more on the way. To all of you, your ratings, comments, most kind words, and interest are much appreciated.........
Mark
bhigdaddymark 4 years ago
Verbum Domini Manet in Aeternum!!
(Motto of the Lutheran reformation
The word of the Lord endures forever!)
Very moving. Thank you.
dellatsni 4 years ago
Thank you, I'm grateful for your comment. Do take care.....
bhigdaddymark 4 years ago
volume sounds fine to me
nicely played to although didnt think the trumpet pipes were the best idea
joeyboi87 4 years ago
????!! HUH? Then what was the 'best idea'? That part of the hymn when sung could alternate between male & female voices, boys & men, choir & congregation, or in this case main organ & gallery (Trompette en Chamade), or in the beginning flues & trompette harmonique. There isn't a 'best idea' etched in stone, and if so I would have broken that rule PROUDLY. Unlike 'Ms. Clara' the old blue haired organist type at Baptist Churches across America, I don't play hymns in a boring way. Thanks dude......
bhigdaddymark 4 years ago
Nicely done. I had my volume cranked and it still sounded weak.
Teigen64 4 years ago
Thanks Mr. Teigen64that was just the kind of response I was looking for. I don't think that there's anything that I can do about the volume issues and that really frustrates me to no end. Thanks for the message, and viewing.
Mark
bhigdaddymark 4 years ago
MY APOLOGIES TO ALL FOR THE POOR SOUND QUALITY OF MY 8 VIDEOS (in comparison to others). I can't explain it, nor do I understand it. I know that you'll lose a small amount of picture resolution/sound quality, but I didn't expect this much and to think I hired a professional w/pro. equipment to film these videos. I'm disappointed.........
bhigdaddymark 4 years ago
Well, this world is small! Bill Randolph (excellent,EXCELLENT organist), was and might still be the assistant organist at St. John the Divine. I used to sub for Bill at Intercession every summer when I lived in NYC he was a close friend of mine and I miss him. Gerald Morton I never met but knew of. I think he passed away not Bill. I will post (audio only) an Evensong improv that Bill let me play at St. John the Divine in '98/'99 when I find it.
bhigdaddymark 4 years ago
Definitely a small world... I meant to say Gerald Morton passed away.. I was at the funeral. I know Bill is still around. I enjoyed Bill's playing as well.. I was one of the acolytes so I was always up at the altar near him. Morton was a schoolmate of David Hurd's. I'm sure his is a name you've heard of as well! as I drop one more name!
njn3 4 years ago
David Hurd was at Church of the Intercession before Bill. Another great organist, good musician, and nice guy. Bill Randolph though is perhaps the most underrated organist in NYC Black or White, and can out play most of those chumps. Bill, Dr.Solomon Herriott (deceased), Dr. Bill Cooper(deceased), Dr. Hurd, and many others provided years of excellent music in Harlem.
bhigdaddymark 4 years ago
I love Hurd's arrangement of the Gloria... Morton played it every Sunday. Randolph is very good too, although I didn't get to hear him as often as I would have liked.. During his tenure is when I started to work on Sundays, but he saw me enough to remember me. I think he's the one that encouraged my Mom to join the choir. I'd have to ask her. My mom loved Bill's music. I think Cooper played at my church as well, but before my time.
njn3 4 years ago
Bill told me about Gerald Morton, but at the time I never made the effort to meet him or hear him play. Now I regret it. We've lost a few superb organists in Harlem over the years. I haven't kept up with NYC let alone Harlem since I left NYC nearly 21 years ago. Upon my next visit, I want to see Harlem. My brother said it's changed dramatically.
bhigdaddymark 4 years ago
Gerald was a good guy... Bill too... I didn't know they knew each other... But it stands to reason... I actually never lived in Harlem but my church is there and yes it has changed over the years!
njn3 4 years ago
I have listened to all your uploads and they are just great!!!! Thank you for sharing all of these. My uncle is a deacon at St. John the Divine so I have heard Dorothy Papadakos play, although I don't think she's there anymore. Wondering if you plan on uploading any others.. If so, may I make a request... I know I have nerve... #410 Praise My soul the king of Heaven (Lauda anima) and #460 Alleluia Sing to Jesus (Hyfrydol) Those are 1982 Hymnal numbers. Once again, great work!!! njn3
njn3 4 years ago
Thank you njn3, unfortunately Dorothy is no longer at St. John the Divine. She got married, and moved on. She is wicked on the organ and I wonder if having played with Pat Metheney had an influence on her playing. With her at the console one evening, I asked her to improvise on 'Sine Nomine', all I can say is I wished I had taped it. It was amazing.
bhigdaddymark 4 years ago
Also, now that the Christmas Season is over, I intend on taping more and those two hymns are on my ever growing list. I did record those two + 33 other hymns on a CD that I'm trying to get released now. This thing called a 'budget' keeps preventing me from issuing my CD at this time. I also haven't uploaded 3 other hymns from that sane session due to those not having been edited yet. It will be my pleasure to honor your request. Thanks!
bhigdaddymark 4 years ago
well when that CD is available, let me know... you got a buyer here!! I have no professional training, nor can i read music, but I have memorized many of the hymns and when i get a good recording, (such as the ones you've uploaded) I like to play along with my little keyboard at home... i'm sure the neighbors aren't happy but oh well... and thank you very much in advance for recording those 2 hymns.. 2 of my favorites!!!
njn3 4 years ago
Dude, that's how I learned to play. If you want to learn how to play, you must LISTEN in addition to your training. When growing up on 133rd. Amsterdam, at 11am the Riverside Church service was broadcast live on WRVR then repeated that evening. I would tape those services and afterwards,practice those hymns on the piano the way I heard them over and over again, then go to my own church and try it on the organ. I taught myself by listening.
bhigdaddymark 4 years ago
BTW, 'F' your neighbors, you play all you want. Keep it down of course, and put on your headphones after 10pm and continue to play. I have a 10 track 'sampler' of my CD that I could mail to you FREE. E-mail me privately here with a mailing address and I'll send it to you. These videos are nothing compared to what I threw down on my CD.
bhigdaddymark 4 years ago
The neighbors hate all the bad notes that i hit..lol.. but i'll send that address.. thanks so much
njn3 4 years ago
I'm sure it was amazing! I don't know who is the main organist there now but I know one of the organists is Bill Randolph. He played for awhile at St. Philip's in Harlem. When I first started going to St. Philip's, the organist there was Gerald Morton. You mentioned improvising, he was one of the best. And his "Last Verses" blew you away. I got very spoiled. But, sadly, he passed away in the early 90's. Anyway, I really enjoy your playing! Take care, njn3
njn3 4 years ago
Hey njn3, I hope you rated my videos and thank you for your kind words as it means much to me coming from a fellow New yorker, and one from Harlem who knows this music my fellow Episcopalian brother.
bhigdaddymark 4 years ago
I will definitely rate them... again, thanks for sharing... this is great!
njn3 4 years ago
I really enjoyed your harmonization of this hymn. Any chance I could get that in a score? It's definetly worth purchasing! Where is this organ located?
Subass32 4 years ago
Thanks again Subass32, All of my arrangements for various hymns will be available in print soon as will my CD which contains 35 tracks of hymns and my interpretations of them. I didn't want to film all of my free harmonization as that would spoil one's desire for the CD if they've heard it all on You Tube. I'll keep you posted if you want to e-mail an address. Thank you for your interest, and how did you learn of me?
bhigdaddymark 4 years ago
Sorry Subass32, I didn't answer one of your questions. This organ is located in Winter Park (Orlando area) Florida. It sounds far better than what's demonstrated here. I can't figure out the diminished sound quality. On DVD it sounds fine.........
bhigdaddymark 4 years ago
Thank you! I should consult my brother for some heavy duty jazz riffs to throw into some of these hymns. Years ago, we collaborated on 'In Christ there is no east or west' (McKee), but I failed to include it here or on my CD. I was really out of control on that one thanks to my bro'! Check out my other videos, and thanks Brestull.
bhigdaddymark 4 years ago
The last verse is out of control! I LOVE it! Great job!
brestull 4 years ago
What kind of organ is it?? Is it digital or pipe? Very nicely done.
AllenOrganCrazy 4 years ago
Thanks for the compliment. If you don't mind, guess the make and I'll respond. I ask because when I play the DVD it sounds fine, but after I posted these videos they seem to have lost some sound quality. Interesting, other organ videos sound wonderful on YouTube,and this was a professional shoot that I paid for. MMMMM.......
bhigdaddymark 4 years ago
By the way, I'll give you a hint: It's one of the best sounding post G. Donald Harrison era instruments that I've heard.
bhigdaddymark 4 years ago
Oh Oh!
Aeolian-Skinner???
Branchporter 4 years ago
You're sharp Branchporter! I'm still waiting for AllenOrganCrazy to respond.
bhigdaddymark 4 years ago
I confess! I had to google G. Donald Harrison! I'd heard of him, but didn't know much about his work. I've been an organ enthusiast all my life but have learned mainly about builders of organs in our area. (Finger Lakes, NY)
Darn, I can't play, except some hymns &etc. by ear I greatly admire those who can! (I play best when nobody's listening!)
How many ranks is the A-S?
BTW, I'm not sure there is much hope for AllenOrganCrazy! PipeOrganCrazy would be better! ;-)
Branchporter 4 years ago
I'll let you in on a little secret.........ALL I play are hymns and I improvise as well. I started at 8 years old, and being a boy chorister in NYC didn't hurt either! My kid brother attended the Cathedral school (St. John the Divine) under Alec Wyton so I got to hear him play often, I joined Riverside Church (got married there) so my biggest influence was Fred Swann. After Wyton retired, I got to listen to Paul Halley & Dorothy Papadakos often. I've had some great teachers albeit unofficial.
bhigdaddymark 4 years ago
Riverside! Did you by any chance know a friend of mine, Kenneth Anderson? He sang there, but I can't tell you the time frame. Ken is a deep bass - baritone who has done several programs based on the spirituals of Paul Robeson. He has done these at schools and colleges, as well as at special events in tribute to Robeson. We sing together in our local Community Chorus.
Branchporter 4 years ago
Sorry for the delay in answering. No I don't know your friend nor anyone else in the choir. I started going to Riverside at 14 years old mainly to hear Fred Swann live. After he left for that Hour of Power religious variety show, I stopped going to Riverside. My wife and I decided in 1987 not to raise our son in NYC, so we left for BORElando Florida the city BLAND in central Florida a.k.a. orBLANDO. Where garbage like Allen & worst....Rodgers rule.
bhigdaddymark 4 years ago