Joy to The World! Tim Brumfield plays the Great Organ at St. John the Divine

Timothy J. Brumfield plays The Great Organ at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, NYC. Tim recorded this improvisational arrangement of "Joy to The World!" prior to the devastating fire of 2001. He begins with the majestic State Trumpet heralding the strains of "Do You Hear What I Hear?", which transitions beautifully into the triumphant "Joy To the World!". Tim has since transcribed this incredible arrangement, which amazes me every time I hear it.

Tim served at Saint John the Divine as Associate Organist from 1997-2002 and as Cathedral Organist from 2002-2009.

Please visit Tim's website at: http://www.timbrumfield.com/
Tim is managed by Brumfield & Associates: http://www.brumfieldassociates.com/

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[stormkingfan]

The State Trumpet is always awesome, but when Tim was using it in the beginning, has anybody noticed that the Zymbelstern was on? At first, I thought it was left on by accident, but now I'm not so sure.

[SweetSounds4u]

@stormkingfan Good ears stormkingfan! Tim used the Zymbelstern in this piece with the idea of the bells adding a more joyful, Christmas-like sound to the arrangement (he never does anything by ‘accident’ at the console!). Though inherently subtle in the context of the full force of this incomparable instrument, its actually one of my favorite stops on the Great Organ, and I certainly think it achieved what Tim intended it to in this quintessential Christmas favorite.

[JDWP254]

this takes my breath away! Is there a CD of this??

[SweetSounds4u]

Glad you like! There is currently no CD with this recording, but Tim has been considering including it on the re-release of his Christmas album, 'The Lights of Christmas', scheduled for Christmas 2010. I say it's an absolute must that he include it!

[2468HOTROD]

Wow, I just love this organ and this place. Now if you could just get the choir of St. Paul's Cathedral, London, to sing with the organ. lol Probably would be over the top???? Thank you for these videos!

[SweetSounds4u]

Over the top? I think it would sound heavenly! Actually, Tim had the opportunity to play the organ at St. Paul's while on tour with the Choir of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine back in 2001, and by all accounts, that sounded pretty heavenly too! Wonderful voices in great, unique spaces, with a fine player at the helm; if that's over the top, then bring it on!

[haleylovesmusic]

This is absolutely amazing! I can't believe I actually know the person creating that gorgeous music. If I ever make it to New York, my first stop will be to hear Tim play in person. It would be a dream come true.

[cyberdaytona]

Wonderfully played, Tim Brumfield! You were always amazing back at EKU ... but you've continued to improve and develop into a master musician! Blaine

[adzeuph5]

wish i could him play this! awsome!

[wpiv926]

That 6 second reverbaration at St. Johns is really something to hear, especially in person. Literally takes your breath away.



[trompettechamade1]

@SweetSounds4u The sound and the photography were both excellent. You captured the resonance of the cathedral, and also the two (architecturally) separate parts; The Romanesque choir & sanctuary and the high gothic nave. Very well done indeed!

[Sesquiltera]

@stormkingfan - those are snowflakes :)

[radketim]

@stormkingfan noticed it right away

[CathedrlCarillonneur]

Those State Trumpets are amazing. I imagine wigs go flying when those fire up.

[justcallmejosh]

This is insane! Wow, the organ is incredible. And the structure itself is so over the top. Where can I find online footage of the puppets in procession found in this video at the 1:32 mark? I've never seen anything like it.