This young man is outstanding. Very creative and the way he played this Easter classic is like none other. The congregation and choir can lift their voices on Easter Sunday and proclaim that Christ the is Risen today Hallelujah! keep up the great work!
Amen! I love to hear that there are younger people [I'm 47] who appreciate traditional hymns. Nothing contemporary compares to the sound of an old fashioned hymn played on a church organ. There are still churches that have traditional worship services. Seek and ye shall find. :) May God bless you and I hope that you have a blessed Easter.
Thank you so much for this! What a beautiful rendition of my favorite Easter hymn. I can not get through Mass without crying when I (try to) sing this through. The organist looks like one of my soccer players in high school!
And all GOD's people said, "WOW!" Very nice trill as you close that flutters the soul to be joyful, joyful. Your next stop should be Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in L.A.! BRAVO!ENCORE!
You are very talented ! You did an EXCELLENT job on my favorite Hymm. You can search: Jesus Christ is Risen Today Notre Dame and see another version .... Your's is GREAT !
Great work pal, I've heard this hymn in many churches on many organs in my life, and I'm happy to tell you that your rendition is among the best! Keep up the good work!
This reminds me a LOT of the old guy that used to play the great cathedral organ at the Crystal Cathedral back in the day.. could even be one of his arrangements.. it's superb playing of a superb arrangement!
I thought I had this video on my favorites list and I couldn't find it for today so I typed it in a song title search and am glad I found it. It's staying on my list now......this jams!!!
I am preparing to fly to the USA from Germany soon and look forward to attending an Easter Service in CA and singing this most beautiful hymn at Eastern.
Way to go dude!! This is one of my favorite Easter Hymns. I could listen to this 1000 times and not get bored of it. The way you play, the stops you use and the improvisation you put in is amazingly AWESOME!! I am also an organist at my church in Oakbank, Manitoba, Canada and i like to try adding stuff to hymns when i play them. Some times it's not always successful but at least i try. haha. So well done!! Please make more. cheers!
As a child, this how I remember my church organist blasting this hymn out in an old New England white congregationl church in Easter Sunday morning. It still give me goose pimples... wONDERFUL!!!!
I go to Coventry Cathedral on Easter Sunday's not because of any paticularly strong religious convictions, but because their rendition of this hymn that day is always face meltingly fantastic.
Absolutely stunning performance of this glorious Easter Hymn Brent! Love your trumpet 1st verse introduction. Your registrations give the inspiration this hymn demands. You are truly an awesome organist! :o)) Many a congregation would kill to have you sat at their organ bench! The 1968 Reuter pipe organ is wonderful. Sadly, I wasn't there to hear it live!! Ignore the non constructive commenters. Please post and share more of your magnificent talent. Best Wishes, Roy
I really like the use of the trumpet reeds in this rendition. This would be a most uplifting performance to lead a congregation. They would be thrilled as I was to hear it.
Wonderfully played! I love how you did the first verse. I'm thinking of arranging a piano/ organ duet with the piano doing the lines and the organ doing the refrain of "Hallelujah!"
The Reuter organ has an impressive sound. I enjoyed this rendition of such a great hymn of the church. I hope more postings come from "brestull". Thank you for this enjoyable posting.
Oh!! This was the most beautiful version I've ever heard this Glorious song played. Oh I have chills....breathtaking. The musician was absolutely 💯 outstanding!!!
very good! I like the modulation and descant on the last verse - normally I'm a singer in the congregation (many in Church don't sing), but this is the kind of playing that would make me want to stop singing and listen... I can almost feel the vibrations from the organ on my computer :-) Nicely done.
LOVED the improv!!! I have worked in churches for many years, but, I have never seen any organist (with the exception of an organist friend in Arizona & she has been at the console for many years) put as much love, heart, soul & JOY into this hymn as you have. For a young man of your age, I am in awe! Looking forward to more video posts soon. Thank you p.s. I plan to share this with my friend in AZ - She will love it!
When are you going to bless us us with more videos? I have served in many churches over the years, and your version of this powerful hymn, is the best I have ever heard. I have shared this video with organist friends around the world, and they are in as much awe as I am. As a young organist, you have a wonderful gift & talent. I hope you will continue to share your gift with others. Peace & Blessings
This song is already amazing and the way you play it is simply superb! It definitely got me stoked to hear it at Easter Mass! Happy Easter and keep up the great work man!
very nice. My Episcopal Church has a small Reuter(1980) it sounded very nice, but we are moving to a larger facility and its too small, so we are doing a hybred Reuter/Allen. thanks for posting , really enjoyed hearing you play
Not being a church going person myself, I'd sure join your church if you played like that every Sunday. Hopefully the pastor is as good as you. Excellent.
Just found this in looking for music for my Mother's memorial service and absolutely LOVED it. I think this would be terrific as the postlude!! Thanks so much for recording and making this available.
Excellent ! You are very talented Brent! I always looked forward to hearing this hymn at the Easter Vigil at Guardian Angel's Church (in all places, Las Vegas!)
The only way other than having an entire orchestra and choir with an organ to play this song and have justice done unto it. Such a powerful and joyous song-such as this one-can only be truly appreciated if it is played on an organ, at least.
This is really worth listening to Easter Sunday, year after year. It has the full energetic spirit that Easter means. Thank you for the the post, and please post more. Greetings from Adelaide, South Australia.
awesome song!!! great to see another person likes to play with their shoes off... I feel like I would go and touch the wrong notes... done that many times before. Great tempo, and LOVE the prelude you did with it!! Really adds something to the song with it!
When you went so full on verse 3, I was afraid you wouldn't have anywhere to go on 4, but looks like I didn't have to worry. Nice abrupt modulation too Thanks!
I played a few masses when I was 15, and had absolutely no idea what I was doing. Someone complained about the easter service I didn't play "Christ the lord is Risen today", but another hymn. So now I know each church has their main theme song for the feasts and holidays. I was also told the organ was too loud. Gimme a break! That organ was way to small 4 that large church.
Sounds great! And that organ looks like it would be a lot of fun to play. One tip: Don't be afraid to give yourself time before and after you play! It will give you a stronger start and a more dramatic finish--especially in the acoustical sense, after you release the last chord. But very nice playing!!
Everything about this is superb! Articulation, expression, modulation, introduction. A very powerful rendition of a very favorite hymn for Easter Day! Thank you!
I played a few masses when i was 15, and had absolutely no idea what I was doing. I heard a complaint about the Easter service. I didn't play "Christ the lord is Risen Today" but another hymn, so I know each church has their own theme songs for feasts and holidays.
I've watched a million times and still can't get enough.
This young man is outstanding. Very creative and the way he played this Easter classic is like none other. The congregation and choir can lift their voices on Easter Sunday and proclaim
that Christ the is Risen today Hallelujah! keep up the great work!
Amen! I love to hear that there are younger people [I'm 47] who appreciate traditional hymns. Nothing contemporary compares to the sound of an old fashioned hymn played on a church organ. There are still churches that have traditional worship services. Seek and ye shall find. :)
May God bless you and I hope that you have a blessed Easter.
I play this video every easter morning since I've found it.
Do you still play it every Easter?
Thank you so much for this! What a beautiful rendition of my favorite Easter hymn. I can not get through Mass without crying when I (try to) sing this through. The organist looks like one of my soccer players in high school!
Very Moving And Beautifully Played. Greetings From Scotland.
And all GOD's people said, "WOW!" Very nice trill as you close that flutters the soul to be joyful, joyful. Your next stop should be Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in L.A.! BRAVO!ENCORE!
You are very talented ! You did an EXCELLENT job on my favorite Hymm. You can search: Jesus Christ is Risen Today Notre Dame and see another version .... Your's is GREAT !
Great work pal, I've heard this hymn in many churches on many organs in my life, and I'm happy to tell you that your rendition is among the best! Keep up the good work!
This reminds me a LOT of the old guy that used to play the great cathedral organ at the Crystal Cathedral back in the day.. could even be one of his arrangements.. it's superb playing of a superb arrangement!
Simply spectacular! love the trumpet fanfare telling everyone that something out of the ordinary has happened! Amen. Happy Easter to everyone. kevlutu
This is honestly the best video on RUclips of this hymn. You bring that organ to life man! Well-done! And that key change...wow!
Amen!
Thank you, one of the most beautiful renditions that I have heard of this great hymn.
Congratulations on bringing out its majestic sounds.
I thought I had this video on my favorites list and I couldn't find it for today so I typed it in a song title search and am glad I found it. It's staying on my list now......this jams!!!
This guy has talent on loan from God!
I am preparing to fly to the USA from Germany soon and look forward to attending an Easter Service in CA and singing this most beautiful hymn at Eastern.
Beautiful.that organist is great .very intensive.i like it.god bless him.
I play your video every morning at full volume. No other rendition comes close!
Wonderful!!!! Nice bass tones.
Way to go dude!! This is one of my favorite Easter Hymns. I could listen to this 1000 times and not get bored of it. The way you play, the stops you use and the improvisation you put in is amazingly AWESOME!! I am also an organist at my church in Oakbank, Manitoba, Canada and i like to try adding stuff to hymns when i play them. Some times it's not always successful but at least i try. haha. So well done!! Please make more. cheers!
As a child, this how I remember my church organist blasting this hymn out in an old New England white congregationl church in Easter Sunday morning. It still give me goose pimples... wONDERFUL!!!!
This is a beautiful song. And, the organist played it quite well. Bravo.
I go to Coventry Cathedral on Easter Sunday's not because of any paticularly strong religious convictions, but because their rendition of this hymn that day is always face meltingly fantastic.
Our old Organist could play like this. God how I miss her. So many today drag these songs out and it’s depressing. These are hymns of praise!
Absolutely stunning performance of this glorious Easter Hymn Brent! Love your trumpet 1st verse introduction. Your registrations give the inspiration this hymn demands. You are truly an awesome organist! :o)) Many a congregation would kill to have you sat at their organ bench! The 1968 Reuter pipe organ is wonderful. Sadly, I wasn't there to hear it live!! Ignore the non constructive commenters. Please post and share more of your magnificent talent.
Best Wishes,
Roy
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You are extremely talented. It's a gift from God. You are Awesome. Wow
He is so good. Thank you for this music.
That was very good a nice fanfare trumpet too!!
Oh my goodness! And you're so young! *Thank you!!!*
How old are you? Love seeing young people take an interest in such a classic piece of American History. Great hymn played VERY WELL!
I really like the use of the trumpet reeds in this rendition. This would be a most uplifting performance to lead a congregation. They would be thrilled as I was to hear it.
this is, hands down, my favorite rendition of my favorite Easter hymn. Great job!
Love the unintentional underwear slip right at the beginning when you slide onto the bench!
Talented and tasteful. Can't ask for more than that.
John Newell stop flirting u gay bottom
Chester Izzy You need help.
You could get the title right....... jus sayin.
Absolutely hellish. Ghastly organ, and hopeless organist. He has so much to learn
Wonderfully played! I love how you did the first verse. I'm thinking of arranging a piano/ organ duet with the piano doing the lines and the organ doing the refrain of "Hallelujah!"
The Reuter organ has an impressive sound. I enjoyed this rendition of such a great hymn of the church. I hope more postings come from "brestull". Thank you for this enjoyable posting.
Oh!! This was the most beautiful version I've ever heard this Glorious song played. Oh I have chills....breathtaking. The musician was absolutely 💯 outstanding!!!
Thank you, by far the most beautiful rendition I have heard! Congratulations!
Beautiful. Alleluah, He is risen, Alleluah
Really awesome!
very good! I like the modulation and descant on the last verse - normally I'm a singer in the congregation (many in Church don't sing), but this is the kind of playing that would make me want to stop singing and listen... I can almost feel the vibrations from the organ on my computer :-) Nicely done.
GREAT playing! Trumpet call for all to come and worship the King of the Universe!
LOVED the improv!!! I have worked in churches for many years, but, I have never seen any organist (with the exception of an organist friend in Arizona & she has been at the console for many years) put as much love, heart, soul & JOY into this hymn as you have. For a young man of your age, I am in awe! Looking forward to more video posts soon. Thank you
p.s. I plan to share this with my friend in AZ - She will love it!
Same here
I come back to this youtube video every year to listen. This post of this Song is the best version on youtube. Thank you brestull.
Beautiful hymn
Played exactly as it was meant. It's a beautiful instrument and skillfully played!
When are you going to bless us us with more videos? I have served in many churches over the years, and your version of this powerful hymn, is the best I have ever heard. I have shared this video with organist friends around the world, and they are in as much awe as I am. As a young organist, you have a wonderful gift & talent. I hope you will continue to share your gift with others.
Peace & Blessings
Curt Foster
Great
This song is already amazing and the way you play it is simply superb! It definitely got me stoked to hear it at Easter Mass! Happy Easter and keep up the great work man!
very nice. My Episcopal Church has a small Reuter(1980) it sounded very nice, but we are moving to a larger facility and its too small, so we are doing a hybred Reuter/Allen.
thanks for posting , really enjoyed hearing you play
Not being a church going person myself, I'd sure join your church if you played like that every Sunday. Hopefully the pastor is as good as you. Excellent.
how encouraging to see a young Catholic guy, like myself, is a musician and shares a love of traditional music.....
one of the nicest hymns... he is a really nice looking kid too.. well done
Most of my background is in more contemporary music, but I love to hear a joyous, celebratory organ solo. I only wish I could play it. This is great!
I hope one day I can play that instrument playing piano at the moment
He plays better than people playing many more years.
Where is the "LOVE" button when a girl needs one? Beautiful organ music, young man
And all the people say Amen!
Thanks for posting this great video of your excellent playing!
So powerful and glorious! Praise God!
still can't get over this
Just found this in looking for music for my Mother's memorial service and absolutely LOVED it. I think this would be terrific as the postlude!! Thanks so much for recording and making this available.
Anyone watching in March 2021
And in 2024
Fantastic! I may just have to come back and listen to this again. Thanks!
WOW!!! You play very well!!! The congregation you lead singing will raise the roof!!!
Very nice!
great skill and talent, wonderful
This is THEE best Easter hymn. Great organ playing!!
This brought tears to my eyes this Easter 2019 morning. God bless!
Excellent ! You are very talented Brent! I always looked forward to hearing this hymn at the Easter Vigil at Guardian Angel's Church (in all places, Las Vegas!)
Good job! One of my favorites...
You're a very talented young man
Happy Easter!.
The only way other than having an entire orchestra and choir with an organ to play this song and have justice done unto it. Such a powerful and joyous song-such as this one-can only be truly appreciated if it is played on an organ, at least.
This is really worth listening to Easter Sunday, year after year. It has the full energetic spirit that Easter means. Thank you for the the post, and please post more. Greetings from Adelaide, South Australia.
I love your video today Alleluia!
Fantastic ! really beautiful , thank you !
Magnifica interpretacion , todo un artista
awesome song!!! great to see another person likes to play with their shoes off... I feel like I would go and touch the wrong notes... done that many times before.
Great tempo, and LOVE the prelude you did with it!! Really adds something to the song with it!
Beautiful beautiful
You do justice to one of the greatest hymn tunes ever written. Thank you for posting!
So I watch this video ALL THE TIME!!! It's my favorite song from church when I was little :-D
OUTSTANDING, ALWAYS BRINGS MY SPIRITS UP TO HEAR THIS ORGANIST AND SONG PLAYED.
Wow...more please! The Trumpet and the 32' Bombarde in this organ are really something to talk about!!
Great playing and articulation! Also love the boot- cut jeans!
an extremely talented you man
Great performance. The first verse with variation and trumpet is a great touch!
Easter is the bigest holyday of christianitie.
Wonderful Job!!!!!!!!!!
When you went so full on verse 3, I was afraid you wouldn't have anywhere to go on 4, but looks like I didn't have to worry. Nice abrupt modulation too Thanks!
I played a few masses when I was 15, and had absolutely no idea what I was doing. Someone complained about the easter service I didn't play "Christ the lord is Risen today", but another hymn. So now I know each church has their main theme song for the feasts and holidays. I was also told the organ was too loud. Gimme a break! That organ was way to small 4 that large church.
Sounds great! And that organ looks like it would be a lot of fun to play. One tip: Don't be afraid to give yourself time before and after you play! It will give you a stronger start and a more dramatic finish--especially in the acoustical sense, after you release the last chord. But very nice playing!!
This organ has a great deal of power behind it! Splendid playing!
Very nicely done. I've never had an encounter with a Reuter organ except for your vid.
I like an organist that isn't afraid to use reed stops. Trompettes en chamade sound good. Nice job!!
I love it! very majestic
Everything about this is superb! Articulation, expression, modulation, introduction. A very powerful rendition of a very favorite hymn for Easter Day! Thank you!
still my favourite!! :) :*
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Awesome! So majestic. Praise the LORD!
BRAVO!
Well done young man... Hope you will post more down the road.
I played a few masses when i was 15, and had absolutely no idea what I was doing. I heard a complaint about the Easter service. I didn't play "Christ the lord is Risen Today" but another hymn, so I know each church has their own theme songs for feasts and holidays.
Wow...am speechless. Thank you young man!
Excellent! Thanks for posting.
Very fine playing, on a great hymn. I hope you post more! God Job