John Higgins
John Higgins
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20231119 St Andrews Morwell 150th Anniversary Concert
20231119 St Andrews Morwell 150th Anniversary Concert
Organists: Anthony Hahn, Craig Doherty, and John Higgins
St Andrews Presbyterian Church Morwell Victoria, Australia.
Played on the historic and heritage listed 1873 Speechly and Ingram pipe organ.
Program:
1) Prelude, Fugue & Chaconne in C Major, BuxWV137, by D. Buxtehude, (performed by Anthony Hahn)
2) Welcome from John Higgins.
3) Passacaglia & Fugue in C Minor, BWV582, by J.S. Bach, (performed by Craig Doherty)
4) 1873 Speechly & Ingram pipe organ history & restoration, mini interview with John Lagerwey.
5) Organ Sonata No.1, by F. Mendelssohn, (performed by Craig Doherty),
Allegro moderato e serioso,
Adagio,
Andante Recitativo,
Allegro assai ...
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Видео

20231202 Christmas Concert, Newland Uniting Church Victor Harbor
Просмотров 9211 месяцев назад
20231202 Christmas Concert, Newland Uniting Church Victor Harbor. Organist: John Higgins Flautist: Eliza Higgins Newland Memorial Uniting Church Victor Harbor, South Australia Program: 1) Welcome from MC Geoff Penhall. 2) Prince of Denmark's March (Trumpet Voluntary), by Jeremiah Clark. 3) Large from Xerces, by G.F. Handel. 4) Tamino's Aria, from the Magic Flute, by W.A. Mozart. 5) Beautiful Dr...
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Просмотров 5211 месяцев назад
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! A special thank you to all my loyal subscribers and supporters who have been so patient, supportive and encouraging. 2023 has been an extremely busy and stressful year, with the unfortunate and sad consequences of myself having a reduced online presence. in the next couple of weeks I'm looking forward to sharing with you my 2023 Christmas Concert at Newland C...
Day 50 of 50 Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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Day 50 of 50 Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Day 49 of 50, Quiet Christmas Carol Compilation
Просмотров 204Год назад
Day 49 of 50, Quiet Christmas Carol Compilation, put together for easily listening in the background, perhaps while you are wrapping Christmas presents or doing final Christmas preparations! Organist: John Higgins Performed on my home made virtual pipe organ using Hauptwerk software on the Friesach sample set. This organ is found in the church of St. Bartholomäus in Friesach, Austria, and was b...
Day 48 of 50, In Dulci Jubilo, by J.S. Bach, BWV 729
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Day 48 of 50, In Dulci Jubilo, by J.S. Bach, BWV 729 Newland Memorial Uniting Church Victor Harbor, South Australia Please consider buying me a virtual coffee, it would mean so much to me, and with your support I can keep going and produce even better content for you to enjoy! Thanks so much! www.buymeacoffee.com/johnhiggins Take care John
Day 47 of 50, Improvisation on "Antioch", Joy to the World
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Day 47 of 50, Improvisation on "Antioch", Joy to the World Organist: John Higgins Performed on my home made virtual pipe organ using Hauptwerk software on the Friesach sample set. This organ is found in the church of St. Bartholomäus in Friesach, Austria, and was build by Orgelbau Eisenbarth from Passau (Germany) in the year 2000, featuring 3 manuals and pedals, and 44 stops. Please consider bu...
Day 46 of 50, Largo from Xerces, G.F. Handel
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Day 46 of 50, Largo from Xerces, G.F. Handel Organist: John Higgins Performed on my home made virtual pipe organ using Hauptwerk software on the Friesach sample set. This organ is found in the church of St. Bartholomäus in Friesach, Austria, and was build by Orgelbau Eisenbarth from Passau (Germany) in the year 2000, featuring 3 manuals and pedals, and 44 stops. Please consider buying me a virt...
Day 45 of 50, Improvisation on Stille Nacht, (Silent Night Christmas Carol)
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Day 45 of 50, Improvisation on Still Nacht, (Silent Night Christmas Carol) Organist: John Higgins Performed on my home made virtual pipe organ using Hauptwerk software on the Friesach sample set. This organ is found in the church of St. Bartholomäus in Friesach, Austria, and was build by Orgelbau Eisenbarth from Passau (Germany) in the year 2000, featuring 3 manuals and pedals, and 44 stops. Pl...
Day 44 of 50, In the bleak midwinter, Christmas Carol, dedicated to James & Leysa Flores!
Просмотров 68Год назад
Day 44 of 50, In the bleak midwinter, Christmas Carol, dedicated to James & Leysa Flores! Recently Leysa Flores posted an incredibly beautiful video of James playing quiet Christmas music, and it had such a calming influence on me during a stressful day. You can find the video here: ruclips.net/video/hwriicyLBa8/видео.html Leysa writes: A special collaboration with my husband, James Flores, Org...
Day 43 of 50, Festive Fantasia Christmas Concert
Просмотров 642 года назад
Day 43 of 50, Festive Fantasia Christmas Concert Organist: John Higgins Newland Memorial Uniting Church Victor Harbor, South Australia Program: 1) Welcome from MC Geoff Penhall. Fanfare on "The Strife is O're", by Phil Lehenbauer. 2) Welcome from John Higgins. 3) St John's Offeratory, by Dr Vidas Pinkevicius. 4) O Mensch Bewein Dein Sunde Gross, by J.S. Bach, BWV 622. 5) Prelude & Fugue in G Mi...
Day 42 of 50, In Dulci Jubilo, J.M. Bach
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Day 42 of 50, In Dulci Jubilo, J.M. Bach Organist: John Higgins Performed on my home made virtual pipe organ using Hauptwerk software on the Friesach sample set. This organ is found in the church of St. Bartholomäus in Friesach, Austria, and was build by Orgelbau Eisenbarth from Passau (Germany) in the year 2000, featuring 3 manuals and pedals, and 44 stops. Please consider buying me a virtual ...
Day 40 of 50, WOW 400 SUBSCRIBERS! Ode to Joy theme, by Beethoven, (Joyful joyful we adore Thee)
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Day 40 of 50, WOW 400 SUBSCRIBERS! Thank you so much! Let celebrate with a fantastic joyful piece: Ode to Joy theme, by Beethoven, (except from the 9th Symphony), (Joyful joyful we adore Thee hymn tune). With a last verse reharmonisation from 400 Last Lines by Noel Rawsthorne. Organist: John Higgins Performed on my home made virtual pipe organ using Hauptwerk software on the Friesach sample set...
Day 41 of 50, O Holy Night, Christmas Carol piano arrangement
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Day 41 of 50, O Holy Night, Christmas Carol piano arrangement Organist: John Higgins Performed on my home made virtual pipe organ using Hauptwerk software on the Friesach sample set. This organ is found in the church of St. Bartholomäus in Friesach, Austria, and was build by Orgelbau Eisenbarth from Passau (Germany) in the year 2000, featuring 3 manuals and pedals, and 44 stops. Please consider...
Day 39 of 50, Highland Cathedral theme arrangement
Просмотров 592 года назад
Day 39 of 50, Highland Cathedral theme arrangement Organist: John Higgins Performed on my home made virtual pipe organ using Hauptwerk software on the Friesach sample set. This organ is found in the church of St. Bartholomäus in Friesach, Austria, and was build by Orgelbau Eisenbarth from Passau (Germany) in the year 2000, featuring 3 manuals and pedals, and 44 stops. Please consider buying me ...
Day 38 of 50, Prelude & Fugue in F Major, BWV 556, J.S. Bach
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Day 38 of 50, Prelude & Fugue in F Major, BWV 556, J.S. Bach
Day 37 of 50, The Swan, from the Carnival of the Animals, C. Saint-Saens
Просмотров 452 года назад
Day 37 of 50, The Swan, from the Carnival of the Animals, C. Saint-Saens
Day 36 of 50, O come all ye faithful, Christmas Carol
Просмотров 2022 года назад
Day 36 of 50, O come all ye faithful, Christmas Carol
Day 35 of 50, As with gladness, men of old, Christmas Carol
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Day 35 of 50, As with gladness, men of old, Christmas Carol
Day 34 of 50, O come O come Emmanuel, Christmas Carol
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Day 34 of 50, O come O come Emmanuel, Christmas Carol
Day 33 of 50, The First Noel, Christmas Carol
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Day 33 of 50, The First Noel, Christmas Carol
Day 32 of 50, What Child is this, Christmas Carol
Просмотров 532 года назад
Day 32 of 50, What Child is this, Christmas Carol
Day 31 of 50, Once in Royal David's City, Christmas Carol
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Day 31 of 50, Once in Royal David's City, Christmas Carol
Day 30 of 50, AMAZING! SPECTACULAR Christmas Light Display!
Просмотров 452 года назад
Day 30 of 50, AMAZING! SPECTACULAR Christmas Light Display!
Day 29 of 50, Updated on my Christmas Recital last night
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Day 29 of 50, Updated on my Christmas Recital last night
Day 28 of 50, 7 Pieces in G Major & G Minor from Le'Organiste by Franck Part 2
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Day 28 of 50, 7 Pieces in G Major & G Minor from Le'Organiste by Franck Part 2
Day 27 of 50, 7 Pieces in G Major & G Minor from Le'Organiste by Franck Part 1
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Day 27 of 50, 7 Pieces in G Major & G Minor from Le'Organiste by Franck Part 1
Day 26 of 50, Hornpipe from Water Music by G.F. Handel
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Day 26 of 50, Hornpipe from Water Music by G.F. Handel
Day 25 of 50, Practicing St John's Offeratory by Dr Vidas Pinkevicius
Просмотров 682 года назад
Day 25 of 50, Practicing St John's Offeratory by Dr Vidas Pinkevicius
Day 24 of 50, Dealing with the unexpected as an organist
Просмотров 1192 года назад
Day 24 of 50, Dealing with the unexpected as an organist

Комментарии

  • @barbarapendergrast1051
    @barbarapendergrast1051 2 месяца назад

    The Crimond tune with John Higgins descant is beautiful music. beautiful

  • @kierancabana2970
    @kierancabana2970 3 месяца назад

    Nice to know I am not the only one to use just the 4 ft flute on the swell for hymns.

  • @bystroffc
    @bystroffc 3 месяца назад

    This is also "One Hundred Years Hence" UU Hymn

  • @escpat
    @escpat 3 месяца назад

    Such a beautiful hymn. Thank you for posting this. 🙏

  • @Mikhail-i3i
    @Mikhail-i3i 5 месяцев назад

    In my home parish this is the tune to the hymn: All in One be this our motto

  • @terrencelukemaelaua4677
    @terrencelukemaelaua4677 5 месяцев назад

    Wonderful, Thank you!

  • @brianrotich9647
    @brianrotich9647 6 месяцев назад

    Hi, John, what kind of set up did you have when you install the Sweelinq software? I'm looking to install one on my Johannus opus 20, its a two manual and does have a midi.

    • @johnhiggins7140
      @johnhiggins7140 6 месяцев назад

      Hi Brian, I had 3 midi keyboards which I retrofitted plus I rewired the pedal board to be midi. If you search my videos I have a whole series on how I did it. Sounds like you have all the hardware ready to go! So if you buy the midi cables, plug each keyboard and pedals into a USB hub (high speed), and then connect the USB hub to your laptop or PC. All the very best, let me know if I can help! Take care John

  • @jonboz7585
    @jonboz7585 6 месяцев назад

    Nicely played and registered. Thank you for sharing.

  • @alanthompson68
    @alanthompson68 8 месяцев назад

    Hi John, what's the purpose of the audio interface please?

    • @johnhiggins7140
      @johnhiggins7140 8 месяцев назад

      Hi Alan, thanks for watching my videos and leaving a comment! An audio interface is needed if you want to record to your computer software using microphones, keyboard, or other instruments. It's also needed to connect the computer to studio quality speakers. Also if you’re looking for better sound quality when producing music, an audio interface is usually a must. Essentially an audio interface is a sound card on steroids. Hope that helps! Take care, John

  • @kelchas_music_production
    @kelchas_music_production 9 месяцев назад

    Send me your number please🙏

  • @SoundtheTrumpet2023
    @SoundtheTrumpet2023 9 месяцев назад

    I know this as “ Spouse of Christ Whose Earthly Conflict.”

  • @philippelegargean5120
    @philippelegargean5120 10 месяцев назад

    Beautiful program on this instrument with warm and intimate sounds.

    • @johnhiggins7140
      @johnhiggins7140 10 месяцев назад

      Thank you so much, I really appreciate your kind words! A lot of work went into organizing this, but it was such a wonderful occasion to celebrate 150 years of this beautiful instrument. Take care John

  • @Kicaukuamang
    @Kicaukuamang 11 месяцев назад

    Selamat malam saudaraku kawan datang memerikan semangat ni bossku ,salam kenal

  • @bruceedwards8003
    @bruceedwards8003 11 месяцев назад

    Hello John are you able to tell me about the midi keyboards you are using and how you stacked them so nicely😊

  • @bruceedwards8003
    @bruceedwards8003 11 месяцев назад

    Hi John are you able to tell me the name of the company you got your midi hardware from thanks in advance Bruce

  • @bruceedwards8003
    @bruceedwards8003 11 месяцев назад

    Really liked this rendition where did you get your copy ? Thanks 😊

  • @MarkusDrejaOrganist
    @MarkusDrejaOrganist 11 месяцев назад

    Merry Christmas John and all the best for 2024

    • @johnhiggins7140
      @johnhiggins7140 11 месяцев назад

      Thanks so much! And Happy New Year! Take care John

  • @AusraMotuzaite
    @AusraMotuzaite 11 месяцев назад

    Merry Christmas, John!

    • @johnhiggins7140
      @johnhiggins7140 11 месяцев назад

      Thanks so much Ausra! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family too! Take care John

  • @kendallrandy6440
    @kendallrandy6440 11 месяцев назад

    So glad you are back! Merry Christmas! To you, and your family! We have missed you. All I know about organ music , is that I enjoy it very much. Especially at Christmas time. It is amazing, how you are able to coordinate, all that is involved in playing these wonderful and treasured organs. From the keyboard to the foot pedals all at the same time. Again we are glad that you are back. Merry Christmas once again.

    • @johnhiggins7140
      @johnhiggins7140 11 месяцев назад

      Thank you so much! And Happy New Year! Take care John

  • @SecretsofOrganPlaying
    @SecretsofOrganPlaying 11 месяцев назад

    Merry Christmas, John and family! Hope next year will be more musical to you.❤

    • @johnhiggins7140
      @johnhiggins7140 11 месяцев назад

      Dear Vidas, thank you so much! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family! Thank you for your beautiful music and inspiration this year. Take care John

  • @acausby7740
    @acausby7740 11 месяцев назад

    Merry Christmas John and Family

    • @johnhiggins7140
      @johnhiggins7140 11 месяцев назад

      Thanks so much! You too! Take care John

  • @RienSchalkwijk
    @RienSchalkwijk 11 месяцев назад

    Nice to hear from you. Merry Christmas to you too. Looking forward to new content!

    • @johnhiggins7140
      @johnhiggins7140 11 месяцев назад

      Thanks so much Rien! I hope you have a wonderful day! And congratulations on an amazing year for your channel! I haven't commented much for personal reasons which I'll explain soon, but I've watched many of your videos with admiration, respect and enjoyment! Take care John

  • @greego5952
    @greego5952 Год назад

    I was watching this all interested as it was about a pipe organ in Victoria until you said Australia. Darn. I was hoping to learn about pipe organs in Victoria, BC, Canada. Lovely organ though.

  • @danielhetue6968
    @danielhetue6968 Год назад

    Beautiful hymn melody and sounds from an organ I can recall

  • @yeety1208
    @yeety1208 Год назад

    this is one I've actually been learning

  • @kendallrandy6440
    @kendallrandy6440 Год назад

    We miss hearing you play!?

  • @outofthisworld5225
    @outofthisworld5225 Год назад

    Beautiful!!!

  • @marklindseykirkmanorganist5681

    Great, John!! It's not Advent or Christmas without this one!!

    • @johnhiggins7140
      @johnhiggins7140 Год назад

      Thanks so much for your kind words Mark! Take care John

  • @kamosaxug
    @kamosaxug Год назад

    I was waiting the last part to be superb

  • @richardsedding8444
    @richardsedding8444 Год назад

    I remember a similar situation @John Higgins when improvising before a service a cipher started!! The life of an organist is full of surprises! Wishing you a successful recital.

  • @ralfeschbach2020
    @ralfeschbach2020 Год назад

    I like Bach very much and play it some times 😊❤ thank you and greetings from a 🎹 friend😊😊

  • @ChrisBreemer
    @ChrisBreemer Год назад

    It's great when your kids take interest in your music ! Something I have always missed. Your son's drone does add some spice :) He was really concentrated for about 4-5 minutes before he got a little fidgety, not bad for a toddler !

    • @johnhiggins7140
      @johnhiggins7140 Год назад

      Hi Chris, thanks so much for your kind words and for watching! I look forward to getting to know you virtually. Take care John

    • @johnhiggins7140
      @johnhiggins7140 Год назад

      I've subscribed to your channel too! I'm a big fan of Gert van Hoef the Dutch organist and Sietz de Fries

  • @lloydscott1942
    @lloydscott1942 Год назад

    Love your work John. How do I contact you ...Brissie here

    • @johnhiggins7140
      @johnhiggins7140 Год назад

      Hi Lloyd, thanks for your message and kind works! You are welcome to message me on RUclips or send me an email. Take care, John

    • @johnhiggins7140
      @johnhiggins7140 Год назад

      I'm in South Australia near Victor Harbor...

    • @lloydscott1942
      @lloydscott1942 Год назад

      @@johnhiggins7140 Magnets which size and from where did you purchase them?

    • @johnhiggins7140
      @johnhiggins7140 Год назад

      @Lloyd Scott hi Lloyd, I recorded this video as part of an entire series, and all the information on what I purchased is included. Let me know if there's any further information you need. I also recommend you search for Tom Summerfield who is a friend of James Flores, he has a video of wiring up a pedal board to be MIDI and the kit he purchased came with all the soldering done. If you want a simpler (but more expensive) solution, this might be easier. Kind regards John

  • @jovinobaradelli713
    @jovinobaradelli713 Год назад

    Muito bem tocado,oti Mo

  • @philippelegargean5120
    @philippelegargean5120 Год назад

    Hello !! What a collection and what work! While waiting for next Christmas: Happy Easter!!

  • @thomasgary1219
    @thomasgary1219 Год назад

    Ahh brilliantly done

  • @enecitoleoveras8208
    @enecitoleoveras8208 Год назад

    I'm sking permission if we can use this for church singing accompaniment??

    • @johnhiggins7140
      @johnhiggins7140 Год назад

      Hi Enecito, thank you for watching and commenting! Yes you are very welcome to sing along, I'm so glad you enjoy my playing! Take care, John

    • @enecitoleoveras8208
      @enecitoleoveras8208 Год назад

      @@johnhiggins7140 Thank you

    • @enecitoleoveras8208
      @enecitoleoveras8208 Год назад

      @@johnhiggins7140 ruclips.net/video/qCcI2ZbKjiQ/видео.html

  • @mkshffr4936
    @mkshffr4936 Год назад

    I am looking at a midi console project myself and DTS looks like the simplest and most economical approach so very interested in this project.

  • @andrewmoss862
    @andrewmoss862 Год назад

    I'm a brass bander and are currently playing a major work based on this hymn tune called variations on maccabeus by Kevin Norbury I will reply to this comment t with a link please have a listen I think you'll be pleasantly surprised

    • @johnhiggins7140
      @johnhiggins7140 Год назад

      Hi Andrew, thank you so much for your kind words! I look forward to hearing your performance when you send a link. Take care John

  • @jormijnr
    @jormijnr Год назад

    Great work @John Higgins

    • @johnhiggins7140
      @johnhiggins7140 Год назад

      Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Take care, John

  • @stuartmcmillan284
    @stuartmcmillan284 Год назад

    Merry Christmas John, Hope you had a great day and hope your new year is filled with all your hopes and dreams. Enjoy the new house

  • @revjonathan3166
    @revjonathan3166 2 года назад

    Very nice John

    • @johnhiggins7140
      @johnhiggins7140 2 года назад

      Thanks so much Rev Jonathan! I hope you are feeling better? And I hope you had a lovely Christmas with your family! Take care John

  • @revjonathan3166
    @revjonathan3166 2 года назад

    Thankyou John for sharing with us all. Blessings to you and your family and for 2023. Am recovering from 11 hour surgery for cancer removal and now an operation on my jaw to remove infected bone from tooth cavity. I cant have chemo til all healed. God bless you!

  • @RienSchalkwijk
    @RienSchalkwijk 2 года назад

    Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones John!

    • @johnhiggins7140
      @johnhiggins7140 2 года назад

      Hi Rien, thanks so much! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family! Take care John

  • @randyray2219
    @randyray2219 2 года назад

    MERRY CHRISTMAS

    • @johnhiggins7140
      @johnhiggins7140 2 года назад

      Thank you so much! Likewise wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas!

  • @SecretsofOrganPlaying
    @SecretsofOrganPlaying 2 года назад

    This is a nice compilation for people to play in the background when they’re preparing for Christmas! Merry Christmas to you and your family, John!

    • @johnhiggins7140
      @johnhiggins7140 2 года назад

      Thank you Vidas, Merry Christmas to you and your family! Take care John

  • @ClaraOrgan
    @ClaraOrgan 2 года назад

    Merry Christmas! John😀😀😀🎄🎄🎄☃️☃️☃️💕💕💕

    • @johnhiggins7140
      @johnhiggins7140 2 года назад

      Thanks so much for your kind words Clara! I wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and happy new year! Take care John

  • @SecretsofOrganPlaying
    @SecretsofOrganPlaying 2 года назад

    I really liked the sound when you added the reed! ❤

    • @johnhiggins7140
      @johnhiggins7140 2 года назад

      Hi Vidas, yes it's a great moment in this piece! Without mixtures on this organ, the cornopean is about the only option to add brightness. I hope the energy crisis in the UK isn't affecting Lithuanians staying warm? Take care John

  • @james.flores
    @james.flores 2 года назад

    Thanks John so much for dedicating this us! Hope you have a wonderful Christmas with your family.

    • @johnhiggins7140
      @johnhiggins7140 2 года назад

      Hi James, you are so welcome! It's a real pleasure knowing you, Leysa and the family. It's inspirational the way you play and present your videos, I cannot begin to understand how you do all this with a full time job and 2 kids! In my opinion you are leading the way in Australia promoting the organ online, not to mention your significant contribution to the local music scene. All the very best for the year ahead, take care, John

  • @revjonathan3166
    @revjonathan3166 2 года назад

    Sounded like the start if Zadoch the Priest. Wow John, what an improvisation! Great imagination. Well thought about and played John! It was a great joy listening to it✅👏👏👏👍

    • @johnhiggins7140
      @johnhiggins7140 2 года назад

      Thank you so much for your kind words! Yes you are correct, I thought since Zadok the Priest was for welcome the King or Queen, it was appropriate to the words of Joy to the World the Lord is come, let earth receive her King! So glad you enjoyed it! And I hope everyone is in good health? Take care John

    • @revjonathan3166
      @revjonathan3166 2 года назад

      @@johnhiggins7140 all in family are well except for me. I have to have chemotherapy in January. It had to be put off after my cancer removal due to the removal of infected bone and a tooth at the back of my jaw. So am in pain as well as my cancer operation pains. I hope one day we can meet up and that your family has a blessed Christmas and blessed 2023. Have you seen Joshua playing on our RUclips channel lately? I was wondering if you subscribed to our channel?

    • @johnhiggins7140
      @johnhiggins7140 2 года назад

      @Joshua Walker and Rev J Hi Jonathan, sorry to hear that, sounds very difficult. I will say a prayer for you. Yes I subscribed to your channel a long time ago and very much enjoy the videos of Joshua! It's really wonderful to see young people blossoming and showing the growth of their skills. Thank you for your Christmas wishes, likewise Happy Christmas to you and your family, and yes I really hope we will meet one day! If I'm ever travelling your way, I'll let you know. All the very best for your recovery, Take care John