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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- One of the most beloved of the great hymns, played by Martin Ellis on the Mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ at the Sanfilippo estate near Chicago.
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As an organist, this brings back many memories...this was my Mum's fav hymn!!!! She always enjoyed listening to me play this.....I miss my mother so much!!!! She was my biggest fan! Thank you for playing this...
R Martin Our Mothers are in this world our biggest CHAMPIONSHIP! God Bless all Mothers in this world.
Where can I can get a lot this man's videos
That trumpet is really spine chillingly beautiful. Wow.
So we're the bells in the introduction.
Absolutely beautiful. I have always enjoyed the organ in church. This gives me chills of the good kind!!!!!
The pipe organ is my favorite musical instrument of all
Hence it’s nickname “The King” of musical instruments
This is the best re-harmonization (last verse treatment) I've ever heard for this hymn. SUPERB!
I am an organist in the church and this hymn is one of my all-time favorites!
Magnificent and uplifting.
Praise the Lord.
The third verse accompaniment is absolutely beautifully bonkers and I love it so much. Makes the final resolution a triumphant command of order and glory!
Martin Ellis is a good friend of mine, and I know of no other musician who works harder. He is an excellent classical organist, but this was a theater organ gig for him. If you're ever in Indianapolis, you should attend North United Methodist Church, and hear him play their big Kimball/Reynolds organ. Every Sunday is a transcendent experience! To me, church music should always lift us up, and should NEVER be ordinary.
You are SO right!!! My church abandoned hymn-singing for “Praise songs” accompanied by the Praise Team. If I wanted a Rock concert, I’d go to a Rock concert!! I want the old hymns back!! This new stuff is so LAME, compared to traditional music!
Beautiful! I miss my childhood church
This video I fell in love with years ago and searched high and low for the music of this specific arrangement. I gave up especially since my church had a barely functioning analog Rodgers organ. We just installed a digital 3 manual Rodgers organ that is a beast and have spent 4 man hours listening to this and repeating it over and over 10 second chunks at a time. I have finally transcribed to the best of knowledge this arrangement specifically the last verse. I will by no means claim it mine (I can't anyways) but this version is such a treasure. Bleeding chromatic harmonies with modern chord substitutions so frequent that will make even a music major such as myself have to shake my head in disbelief of the God given creativity the is on display during this video. I can only emulate, not duplicate this
Nic Ford will you PLEASE get in touch with me with your transcription?
@@matthewlouis358 it's in my head. I did it by ear, it's in same key obviously haha, I'll see if I can pen it down, but I also dont want to intrude on the original by putting my transcription out there without his permission. If you have a few hours and patience, you can work it out decently fast. I just dont want to overstep my boundaries since it's not my brainchild or idea but rather the gentleman who preformed it.
Wow!!! Absolutely incredible!!! I am a huge fan of pipe organs and traditional hymns. (I have no use for contemporary worship services.) Thank you for sharing this!!
You and me both! Contemporary worship songs are so ANNOYING!!!
My 4 year-old love this hymn, and this video (so about 274 views are from us). She wants me to play "Holy Holy Holy Holy" with the man on the gold organ. This is a great hymn, and awesome arrangement. The traditional service at my church has more people than the contemporary! Great job keeping traditional alive!
+davemccrary That's rare these days, Where do you attend?
More people singing than contemporary, wow. But I believe you. These old school hymns have such power to them that post-1970 contemporary hymns can’t achieve.
¡¡¡SANTO, SANTO, SANTO!!! ¡¡¡SOLI DEO GLORIA!!! GRACIAS Thaddeus Reynolds
🇧🇷 As we say in Portuguese, "Muinto lindo" very beautiful (gorgeous)!
As Michael Barone once nicknamed the theatre organ "the showbiz couzin" of the king of instruments, it is nice to see that the Mighty Wurlitzer goes to church now and again:). This organ is amazing, and I have enjoyed Dr. William's performances on it, and this rendition of Nicea is amazing indeed. I only have room for twelve ranks at present--but Wurlitzers can really sound big no matter how big can't they! Thanks to this very fine organist!!
Oh my LORD GOD ALMIGHTY....This is amazing rendition of one of my favorites....amazing. See you in heaven...you took me part way there with your playing...wow, tears in my eyes!
Amen, well said. Brought on the 'waterworks' for me too. So beautiful!
speechless. very nice, it feels as if the holy spirit has touched me after listening to this
you are absolutely correct, Thaddeus...I had the unique privilege of growing up with a magnificent pipe organ in my home church for a period of 16 years...the accoustics in Evangelistic Tabernacle in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada were magnificent, and my birth mother Loewina was one of the marvellous artists who brought worship to a whole new level, as well as other artists who played that organ. To the power and majesty that belongs to the name of God Most High, we honoured HIM!
Thanks for the comment, and thanks for listening.
This was a concert situation, not a church service. And, this is a theater organ, not a church organ.
The point I would disagree with you on is the role of the organ in hymn-playing. The organ's job is to LEAD congregational singing, and to ACCOMPANY choirs and soloists. For people in the pews to sing confidently, they need to hear the organ over their own voices. Otherwise, their singing drops to below the level of the organ.
Yes, this is even true today in certain deniminations. The organist IS the leader of the congregational hymns. In my church, I play a keyboard with a pipe organ sound but I play with an ameture pianist so we follow each other. We split the introductions to the song. I usually take the more Majestic songs and get the people reaved up to sing them. "Holy, Holy, Holy" is one of the classics and one of my favorite, along with songs such as "Immortal Invisible!"
The only church I have seen this concept of the organist LEADING the congregation was in a Free Presbyterian Church. The organ faced the platform so the organist had his back to the congregation as he LEAD the song, "Praise to the Lord, the Almighty"! He too did a couple key changes and an interlude. It was beautifully done!
Just looking at that musical cockpit is intimidating.
Now THIS is WORSHIP MUSIC!!! :-) Beautiful!!!!
fighting back tears as I'm listening to this; we gotta get the organ out and play something old school again at my church.
Sang this at Mass this morning!
Such a glorifying testament to God's never changing righteousness and glory.
Churches are really missing out going to warmed over bar music by "praise bands"...
I agree! What's real and magnificent is always better than a fake that tries to imitate it.
Very much agree!
Agreed! But many are starting to realize it.
All depends on the location. Many churches aren't near big enough.
Marc Cormier
please... those non-denominational mega-churches have PLENTY of people, and they STILL use that praise band bullshit!
Beautiful!
ok first of all who ever said the pipe organ sucks is so far off its not even funny!!! the pipe organ in classical or theater style is one of the most intersting and complex pieces of mechanical wonder that to this day they still cannot produce the exact duplicate without pipes being involved.....so if u dont like pipe organs dont listen
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No, pipe organs don't suck; they blow (in a good way, literally)!
pantyflash
That's RIGHT!!!
Its my KIRBY that sucks!!!
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amen!!!
ziah m. And Amen again.
Chris Opresko q
That was awesome. Dude was pulling them levers!!!
beautiful!
More! I want MORE!
My dear old grandma's thrilling (spine chilling) descant would have been quite a bit a sea on that last verse. She would have bravely battled on undeterred though in keeping with the wonderfully hardy Yorkshire woman that she was! We miss her so much (and her 'amazing' descant)!
All I can say is, my God this is glorious...
Things really got good when out of theater mode! What arrangement is this? Accidentals and key changes galore!! Very emotional - esp. with singing with this great tune.
I would not be surprised if HE arranged it himself, though I don't know his musical background.
Indeed, you are very correct and spot-on. That should be shouted from the church roof-top.
love the trumpets good job
I liked the last verse - very powerful and you can still hear the melody
I really enjoyed this performance. Thank you for posting it!
Thaddeus Reynolds I have been enjoying this video off and on for many months. I want to thank you for posting it. It does a few important things, I think.
First, it celebrates "The Mighty Wurlitzer". I mean, come on, we gotta do that because these theater organs were so great! Their like will NEVER been seen or heard from again, so we need to preserve the sound.
Second, this video shows that a theater organ (which is always so much FUN) has a legitimate classical side and can sound as good, if not better than, some of the more celebrated "church" organs out there, especially some of the "bubble and squeak" monstrosities built in the late 1970's and 80s.
Third, that Trumpet En Chamade is a total HONK! Wow, such a sound. I'd love to have seen how it was installed in the building.
Fourth, Martin Ellis did such a great job playing this hymn and his arrangement was exciting and vibrant and wonderful. Bravo Martin.
So, thanks for an enduring and important pipe organ video, enjoyable and inspiring too!
Anyone else tear up a little?
Count me in too. The Lord is amazing!
Yup. Floods
If you feel his presence in the music, image when you go before him. He is truly the King of kings.
YES
@@y2blas- Amen! Well said. We in our earthly limitation have no concept of Glory to be seen when we're finally with Him.
Fine playing on that magnificent organ. Wonderful arrangement. Bravo!
That takes modulation to a whole new level. Didn't like all the changes but then there were so many that were jaw dropping it didn't matter.
This is GREAT and WONDERFUL !
I enjoyed listening to the Mighty Wurlitzer and have listened to a few in pizza parlors as well! As a pipe organ aficionado I have even convinced several Lutheran churches in San Luis Obispo County to purchase small box type pipe organs rather than a Rodgers or Allen Organ which will never ever be able to truly create the sound of a pipe instrument! However, to those of you who say that electronics can not recreate the tonal quality and sound of a pipe instrument as I had and I do love the sounds of a Skinner/Casavant/ Schantz / Schlicker/ Rosales. Please take a listen to the capability of the Virtual Hauptwerk organs now available! Perhaps they do not bring the beauty of the pipework to the sanctuary but they are much closer than we ever previously thought possible.
We're blessed in the city of Birmingham,Alabama to have one at the historic Alabama Theater.
GOD BLESS this man and this Instrument, it is an incredibly unique and beautiful thing...
God bless you all and have a wonderful day!
The MIGHTY Wurlitzer!!! My favorite pipe organ played by my favorite organist. Just look at all those STOPS! I'll bet he knows where each and every one is and DOES!
I am a traditional pipe organ builder, so the theater organ is an acquired taste for me, also. Martin Ellis might be called a "crossover" organist, at home in both the theater and classical worlds, which is part of the reason I enjoy his playing. If you ever get a chance to hear this organ in person, DO SO. It's quite an experience, whatever kind of sound you prefer! Thanks for listening.
Pipe organ all the way.
Always loved the Holy Holy Holy song
I had this conversation awhile back, to the consternation of some or our readers. To clarify, the Sanfillipo organ is a theater (unit) organ, whereas the Atlantic City organ is (was) not. There are many organs larger than 80 ranks, but this is the biggest theater instrument. BTW, most or all of the Atlantic City organ is no longer playing, making the Wanamaker organ officially the "biggest." Glad you enjoyed the music!
As an organist myself - Well done!! Thanks for sharing!!
Thanks for listening! E. Power Biggs call the theater organ the "King of instruments, turned clown." A bit harsh, perhaps. This organ has many traditional stops besides the theater, and Martin Ellis's classical training shows in his theater work. Listen to some other postings on my channel to hear him playing classical concerts (and everything in between!).
Just love that console - so tasteful, so modest, so understated. They don't make 'em like that any more.
ABSOLUTELY GRAND GLORY TO GOD
Wow..... such an amazing performance. I do really listening this recently. Parise the lord and wishing the performer a very good success through your career as an organist. I'm also a music teacher and a choir member of our church (Sri Lanka) tried to be like you sir. Thank you for sharing this video. May God bless you.
I normally don't like theater organs, but this guy did a great job.
The Holy is the best I have ever heard. Respect for the organist! Regards F.
Wonderful! So good to hear a theater organ without the 'tremelo' on. The organist was outstanding...let's hear this great organ more.
That ending was spectacular!
Both organs were completely unaffected by the storm, and the auditorium remained structurally sound. There was a bit of water in the blower rooms, but the machinery had been moved prior to the storm's impact in anticipation of any flooding that may have been sustained. And you are absolutely correct about the organ being preserved and heard. The grant they received was actually through a trust called "Save America's Treasures". The organ was declared historically significant and worth saving.
Wow absolutely amazing, I'd love to play at San Fillipo
What an amazing instrument!
Great Performance!
A favorite old hymn. Sounds great on this theatre organ. That horizontal trumpet sounds fine except for the G.
Thank you for sharing this.
BRAVO well done and using this magnificent organ is best yet
I wish there was a top 25 of the worlds greatest organs, the Mighty W would be top of the list
This is an AMAZING version. The ending blows my doors away!
I was totally lost when the thing starts to rotate down the floor. Very nice arrangement.
Beautiful music !!
Mr. Reynolds is correct. How could one be in this room and not thrill to Mr. Ellis' arrangement? Hymn playing (as opposed to song playing) stirs the soul, to sing in the praise of our Lord and Christ. This is far better than what a praise band can do - no offense to those talented people. An organ has the potential not only to share sounds, but draw out from the listener - your inner being. One feels the music and hears it. Oddly enough, the first time I felt this was @ Radio City-1968 NYC
It's gotta be the Lutherans!!! Who else could sing like that??? Great job!
Playing like this is so awesome....Wow....I wish I could just sit at try but that will never happen....Beautiful
Have mercy!!!!! This is a beast of an Organist. Those Chord changes at that last verse makes one unable to sing along. You just wanna listen.
The last several chords paired with the dominance of the instrument blew me away.
Magnificent playing- thank you
Superb talent, very very very .................super😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍🥰🥰🥰🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩😎😎
Brilliant!
I wish we had one
If only the church I go to had an organ like that.
Wow....Really nice : )
I love this hymn and sometimes play in my church..
Beautiful chord
Makes a refreshing change to hear a theatre organ played straight :-)
I think its why i find this version so enticing.... i want more hahaha
Magnificent :)
Very much agree with Mr. Reynolds! Placement of mics might be an issue, however, the ORGAN draws the lyrics out of you provided you know the tune! How can you not be moved and want to repeat this great Hymn! Gees! This is similar to what the Old Tyme Revivals were striving for! Move your Spirit! Mr. Ellis jumps to the front of the line! Jeepers, Mr. Wilson! (remember that!?)
Like, good God! Awesome! Way to go, babe!
@goodchappy - I wouldn't exactly call it straight, what with the bells and so on... but I'd love to hear Franck, Tournemire, Vierne etc on a Wurlitzer!
Beautiful
This is not the world's largest theater pipe organ. That one is in Atlantic City, and the console is contained in its own room, surrounded by contols, pedals, stops, and manuals.
Perfect, beautiful ♪♫
Awesome - the solo tumpet made my hair stand on end
I will go before you and will level the mountains; I will break down the gates of bronze and cut through bars of iron. I will give you the treasures of darkness, riches stored in secret places, so that you may know that I am the Lord, the God of Israel, who summons you by name. - Isaiah 45:2-3
Fantastic !
Great Performance, Awesome Organ. WIsh I had been there for the performance. Keep up the good work.
Tim Phoenix Arizona
I wish the camera hadn’t zoomed out during the final verse; I wanted to see those nasty chords.
Soo cool to have that revolving platform to lower the console. The Mighty Wurlitzer in Wichita, KS doesn't do that, alas...
EXCELLANT PLAYING.
It's the Third time around for me 🎶🎵🎶🎵🔥🔥🔥🔥🏆🏆🏆🏆
@uptown132 No, he just "changed keys" or "modulated". It took me a few times listening to the ending to again hear the melody. Really reset my ears when he changed keys like that at the end.
I love the beginning part!
I agree, but remember, it's a theater organ. As you probably know, but some other viewers might not, theater consoles often dropped into the orchestra pit so the organist wouldn't be a distraction from the feature film. The organ could be at stage level for solo performances.
Thanks for watching!
Wow! When I was a kid I wanted to do what you get to do.
The RCMH Wurlitzer is the largest ORIGINAL Wurlitzer. This one is a put-together (hybrid) instrument with pipes and mechanisms from many sources, and different builders, though most of the pipework is Wurlitzer.