There is a huge portion of organ music spanning several centuries which is dedicated to the interpretation, reflection upon, and elaboration of hymn music. These pieces seek to capture the meaning of the texts assigned to the hymn tunes. In this particular case, I think the organist was conveying the anguish of a person consumed by a life of evil and that person's joy in the redemption granted solely by the grace of God. (The composer and author of "Amazing Grace" was a former captain of a slave ship in the 1700's. He later converted to Christianity and eventually became a well-known clergyman in the Church of England.) This organist is French. Part of the French tradition of organ music is improvisation. French improvisation is quite different than improvisation in the German or American traditions. This organist's improvisation on "Amazing Grace" was completely within the traditions of French improvisations. He was not destroying the tune.
lot of people have been hearing French improvisation a lot recently with Norte Dame re opening and seem to think because they would play stuff like this at their church in American it is really bad but is just the French way of doing things.
@@erichkusterer6339 He's not showing off too much or less. The French organ school is known for these kind of sonorities. One can like it or not. Personally, as an amateur organ student, I think it's not love at first sight but you learn to actually enjoy these kind of improvisations.
@@AndrewLumsden Na ja, er kann schon sehr gut improvisieren, aber es stimmt, hier hat er etwas übertrieben und den Charakter des Liedes leider nicht getroffen.
What utter nonsense- “crap”? 😮You need your ears syringed, either that or some idea of what you’re talking about: I studied with Thierry and the man is a legend. A fine composer too. I recommend his performance of Duruflé’s op 5 Toccata as one the best. How about yourself - you describe yourself as an organist- perhaps you could enlighten the world with some of your own playing?
Or preferably not, as I guess you’re just another keyboard warrior- and not the sort who could even begin to tackle, or have the first idea about Duruflé Op 5. Thierry could show you which way the book should be (assuming you can read music)
@aljosakostic8109and you do? He may have an opinion which you do not agree with but it is his opinion. Or are you an online Goebbels telling people what they may or may not like.
@aljosakostic8109 We don't need to know anything about "this art" but we are very more than capable of forming an opinion of what we like and don't like. We do not need your pontifications.
Quelle merveille d'interprétation !!! Une œuvre magnifique.
Quel talent. Merci infiniment pour ce moment tellement BEAU. 👏👏👏👏🎵🌟🎶🎵🌟🎶🎵🌟🎶♥️♥️
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There is a huge portion of organ music spanning several centuries which is dedicated to the interpretation, reflection upon, and elaboration of hymn music. These pieces seek to capture the meaning of the texts assigned to the hymn tunes. In this particular case, I think the organist was conveying the anguish of a person consumed by a life of evil and that person's joy in the redemption granted solely by the grace of God. (The composer and author of "Amazing Grace" was a former captain of a slave ship in the 1700's. He later converted to Christianity and eventually became a well-known clergyman in the Church of England.) This organist is French. Part of the French tradition of organ music is improvisation. French improvisation is quite different than improvisation in the German or American traditions. This organist's improvisation on "Amazing Grace" was completely within the traditions of French improvisations. He was not destroying the tune.
lot of people have been hearing French improvisation a lot recently with Norte Dame re opening and seem to think because they would play stuff like this at their church in American it is really bad but is just the French way of doing things.
Sensational, Thierry. Ignore the losers here 😊
amazing improv
The buildup was not necessary. The peacefulness of the beginning and ending was perfect and full organ wasn’t needed.
Full organ is always necessary.
Amazing obliteration of Amazing Grace. The beauty of the song lies in its simplicity.
That’s why it is an improvisation and not the song itself!
Ich weiss nicht, warum die Organisten immer so angeben möchten. Jeder weiß doch, dass er ein toller Organist ist.
@@erichkusterer6339 He's not showing off too much or less. The French organ school is known for these kind of sonorities. One can like it or not. Personally, as an amateur organ student, I think it's not love at first sight but you learn to actually enjoy these kind of improvisations.
@@erichkusterer6339 Not on this occasion.
@@AndrewLumsden Na ja, er kann schon sehr gut improvisieren, aber es stimmt, hier hat er etwas übertrieben und den Charakter des Liedes leider nicht getroffen.
I would call it "over the top"...
There's so much you can do with proper harmony. Improvising does not mean one cannot have a better harmonic pattern... especially in the middle part
Some organists are simply sacrificing music on the altar of their playing technique
Only if what they make isn't music in itself...
Kerkorgel is prachtig maar niet in deze uitvoering…
Wat is hier mis mee dan? Een toegankelijke improvisatie in moderne stijl.
*I would have picked Legeti's Volumina rather than this crap!* 😂
(Search it if you don't know what I'm on about)
What utter nonsense- “crap”? 😮You need your ears syringed, either that or some idea of what you’re talking about: I studied with Thierry and the man is a legend. A fine composer too. I recommend his performance of Duruflé’s op 5 Toccata as one the best. How about yourself - you describe yourself as an organist- perhaps you could enlighten the world with some of your own playing?
Or preferably not, as I guess you’re just another keyboard warrior- and not the sort who could even begin to tackle, or have the first idea about Duruflé Op 5. Thierry could show you which way the book should be (assuming you can read music)
Another travisty.
How to destroy a good song.
C était horrible.
you know nothing of this art
@aljosakostic8109and you do? He may have an opinion which you do not agree with but it is his opinion. Or are you an online Goebbels telling people what they may or may not like.
@aljosakostic8109 and you do? You are now a moderator of what people are allowed to like or not.
Nein genial!
@aljosakostic8109 We don't need to know anything about "this art" but we are very more than capable of forming an opinion of what we like and don't like. We do not need your pontifications.