53 years ago, at the age of 11, I was exposed to majesty and beauty of J.S. Bach, when a song called "Joy," by a group of studio musicians under the name Apollo 100 released their stylized arrangement of Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring. I worked at becoming a Classical Guitarist from shortly after that time on, and still get calls today to perform one of Bach's most well known, and beloved Cantatas. I still get chills down my spine, when I hear the piece, 53 years later. Thank you for an excellent performance.
Dit is de vertaling van het Japans (via Google Translate verkregen en iets aangepast wvt) Hoewel dit koraal verschillende gedachten heeft, hoewel ... Voorlopig zal ik in tranen uitbarsten. Hoewel het geen goddelijke (katholieke) gelovigen is, maar een beetje ergens in mijn hart ... Het lijkt erop dat er nog steeds geloof in de geest is. Ik denk dat Bach zoiets vraagt. Het is mijn favorietekoraal.
I had exactly this piece (and I mean this exact actual piece & player) played at my dear Mom's funeral last August (2017) as the entry music whilst her 5 sons and son-in-law carried her in for her service. As you say, Steve, absolutely perfect!
As you say Steve, the tempo is exactly right. Too slow and it can be unrecognisable - too fast and it sounds like the organist is in a race against time to finish!
I grew up in Brooklyn NY, and every Sunday our church organist at 4th Ave. Methodist would play before the service started and frequently played this piece. You can't believe how good it sounds on a 32 pipe organ. I waited all week for Sundays just to hear her play. Beautiful, beautiful music. It was 1963 and I was 12 yrs. old and fell in love with the pipe organ. Thank you.
Hallo Marty, good morning to you and Willem the organist! Marty, you have written such a beautiful & moving comment. Listening to the organist playing so beautifully while reading your words made me cry, cry of Joy! My grand-father loved so much to hear the organ. Especially Bach. Thank you Willem and Marty! Groetjes from Amsterdam
More beautiful Bach! Showing he could not only write incredible counterpoint and harmony but also some of the most beautiful melodies ever written! And this is one of them! 😀
You made my night shine... a singular dash of memories 20years ago, in an empty church listening to Fausto, the organ tuner, testing after get his job done. Place, Iglesia de San Francisco, Ferrol, Spain. Thanks.
@@willemvantwillert-organist The organist at my childhood church used to play this for me whenever I'd come visit because he knew it was my favourite. He died earlier this year. Your organ set up is very similar to how he played it so it brought me great comfort. RIP Frank Thacker.
Yes, I agree wholeheartedly. A wonderful interpretation, and the tempo just about perfect. I find organists either rush this piece or drag it. Many thanks for a brilliant rendition.
This was my lullaby as a baby, parents have remarked since that I flat out refused to sleep when this wasn't played. Your version is actually pretty close to how the vinyl sounded. Great work.
Thank you for this pure and beautiful rendition! I have used the video, in addition to my own listening pleasure, also to show my grandaughter (6 yrs) how different sounds and melodies are formed by the player on this instrument and how wind and pipes work in music!
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Wenn bach nie gelebt hätte wäre die Musikwelt so unendlich ärmer...ein genie ist zu wenig gesgt...bach ist ein Geschenk für die Menschheit ❤❤
53 years ago, at the age of 11, I was exposed to majesty and beauty of J.S. Bach, when a song called "Joy," by a group of studio musicians under the name Apollo 100 released their stylized arrangement of Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring. I worked at becoming a Classical Guitarist from shortly after that time on, and still get calls today to perform one of Bach's most well known, and beloved Cantatas. I still get chills down my spine, when I hear the piece, 53 years later.
Thank you for an excellent performance.
Thank you for your interesting story
As much as I love Bach in any form, there is something so pure and so close to the source in the pipe organ. Thank you.
Couldn't agree more!
Такую музыку можно слушать вечно. Как-будто сам Господь Бог разговаривает с нами через музыку Баха.
Gracias Maestro. Ud me ha transportado al siglo XVIII.
When I want my soul to calm down, I come to listen to Willem's playing. It works every time. I find peace here. Thank you Willem.
That's very nice to know Andrew Ernyes.
I like the sound
Eine der schönsten Melodien der Welt!🥰
Einer der schönsten Bachchoräle. 🎵🎵
Excellente version, avec un merveilleux son d'orgue.
Une musique qui ouvre vers l'infini ou vers la transcendance...
Il più bel pezzo di Bach........bellissimo
Gespielt bei der Kommunion von meinen Sohn,
Sehr schön
Danke
この曲は、色々と思い入れが在るのだけれども・・・
取り敢えず、落涙してしまう。
敬虔な(カトリック)信徒では無いのだけれども、心の何処かに少しだけ・・・
信仰心が残っているらしい。
そんなモノを、バッハが問いかけているのだと思う。
大好きな曲です。
Dit is de vertaling van het Japans (via Google Translate verkregen en iets aangepast wvt)
Hoewel dit koraal verschillende gedachten heeft, hoewel ...
Voorlopig zal ik in tranen uitbarsten.
Hoewel het geen goddelijke (katholieke) gelovigen is, maar een beetje ergens in mijn hart ...
Het lijkt erop dat er nog steeds geloof in de geest is.
Ik denk dat Bach zoiets vraagt.
Het is mijn favorietekoraal.
so beautiful
Lord Jesus, You are my eternal joy. I don't want to ever leave You, out of my heart, or from my face
Finally! A tempo that sounds RIGHT! A lot of organists play it so slowly that the chorale is almost unrecognizable. This is PERFECT! Well played!
I had exactly this piece (and I mean this exact actual piece & player) played at my dear Mom's funeral last August (2017) as the entry music whilst her 5 sons and son-in-law carried her in for her service. As you say, Steve, absolutely perfect!
Really beautiful, and the tempo is exactly right as Steve Dillinger says.
As you say Steve, the tempo is exactly right. Too slow and it can be unrecognisable - too fast and it sounds like the organist is in a race against time to finish!
Your comment holds good to all of Willem van Twillert's performance of Bach pieces.
I find even more that play it too fast.
Beautiful music and wonderful performance. Thank you for sharing.
I grew up in Brooklyn NY, and every Sunday our church organist at 4th Ave. Methodist would play before the service started and frequently played this piece. You can't believe how good it sounds on a 32 pipe organ. I waited all week for Sundays just to hear her play. Beautiful, beautiful music. It was 1963 and I was 12 yrs. old and fell in love with the pipe organ. Thank you.
Hallo Marty, good morning to you and Willem the organist! Marty, you have written such a beautiful & moving comment. Listening to the organist playing so beautifully while reading your words made me cry, cry of Joy! My grand-father loved so much to hear the organ. Especially Bach. Thank you Willem and Marty! Groetjes from Amsterdam
There is no substitute for a pipe organ
Bach is my favorite composer! His music is such a gift from Heaven! Thank you for playing him that bautifuly! May God bless you and your loved ones!
Thank you for your fine comment
Very clean, clear and crispy play. I love this.
I cannot explain my feelings whenever I listen to such heavenly music
+Jones Calongo Thank you for your comment.
+Jones Calongo Thank you Jones.
You are welcome Willem
This is played with so much love
More beautiful Bach! Showing he could not only write incredible counterpoint and harmony but also some of the most beautiful melodies ever written! And this is one of them! 😀
Great playing of a great piece of music.
So beautiful That I start to cry 🥺😊😃
You made my night shine... a singular dash of memories 20years ago, in an empty church listening to Fausto, the organ tuner, testing after get his job done. Place, Iglesia de San Francisco, Ferrol, Spain.
Thanks.
Thanks Abel Martinez for your nice inspiring comment.
I listened to this and is brought me to tears. Thank you for a wonderful performance.
This is great music which reminds me of my time in Germany and Switzerland 1973
Oh Willem that's so beautiful I could imagine it was Bach himself playing! Thank you so much!
Dit vind ik een van de mooiste complimenten die ik mocht ontvangen, dank.
LOVE all Bach pieces...both the organ and choral...
Glory to my God that everything make.
Willem van Twillert, your playing is simply fantastic! Thank you for bringing such beautiful music to the world! Saintrray
Thank you so much for giving this back to the world!!! It is truly the soundtrack to heaven.
Einer der schönsten Chorale !!
Listening to this, my heart calms down and begins to sing. Also I praise our good Lord who allows a so good organist among us.
Who do you blame for all the bad organists Paulo?
the song that made me fall in love with Bach.
+Billy Powell Nothing wrong with that, thank you for your comment.
My favourite organ piece, and beautifully played. Thank you.
Chris Horry Thanks Chris
@@willemvantwillert-organist The organist at my childhood church used to play this for me whenever I'd come visit because he knew it was my favourite. He died earlier this year. Your organ set up is very similar to how he played it so it brought me great comfort. RIP Frank Thacker.
Whenever I listen to this masterpiece he play with exquisite skill,
I feel as if my soul is being sucked away
A corner of Tokyo of Japan
Excellent choice of stops. The Nasard and the Flute just give the right sound, and I love the Vox Humana on that organ. Nice articulation, too.
Just Beautiful! Such an amazing organist!!!
Bedankt Willem-fine playing and wonderful church pictures!
Vroeger bleef ik met mijn vader altijd luisteren naar dit stuk. De kerk liep leeg en wij bleven samen zitten. Super mooie herinnering...dank je.
Marja Aarle .ja dat kan muziek: herinneringen ophalen o.a. Dank voor je reactie
Thank you!
so wonderful and great!
I have never been so thankful for my sense of hearing.
beautiful . Thank you
Listening has brought tears to my eyes. It is so beautiful. Jesus is Lord.
*Wonderful piece of music so relaxing and refreshing the mind*
Thank you 😊
Excelso !!
I think this is the best interpretation of "Jesus joy of man's desiring". Thank you very much.
Yes, I agree wholeheartedly. A wonderful interpretation, and the tempo just about perfect. I find organists either rush this piece or drag it. Many thanks for a brilliant rendition.
WELLDONE AND BEST SEASON'S WISHES!
clean !! love the pure organ sound
The organ is my top favorite musical instrument
OUTSTANDING!
I don't play organ, but I do play piano and love church music, especially Bach - really perfect interpretation, I love it!
This beautiful piece always brings tears to my eyes
Outstanding performance! You can hardly get a better tempo than that, and the acoustics and organ are just perfect.
Solo puedo decir que esto es hermoso. I don´t have words.
I love to hear this wonderful piece played on a pipe organ. Very well here too. Thank you Willem
Fantastisch.
Grandioso para que siempre me acompañe al entonar '' Oh Jesus Dulce Alegria '' ♥ ♫
Such a beautiful piece, wow!
Your masterful playing makes my soul happy.
Hermosa composición y una hermosa configuración de sonidos ,muchas gracias.
Heerlijk, Willem!
Beautiful!
할렐루야
감사드립니다
Esta musica é celestial, um presente aos homens, maravilhosa interpretação obrigado Willem van Twillert por tocar Joy of Man's desiring!!!
magnifico! 🎹
Love this piece of music. My wife walk down the isle at our wedding. This is a beautiful rendition.
Nice to know. it's your romantic memory with this music. Cool
Such wonderful and amazing,till tears...Thank You for such nice playing...
Very good :)
Fantastic!
I think about 500 of the views are me (if it clocks up that way). By far the best playing of this piece that I've heard.
PRECIOSO. BRAVO.
So beautiful!! Hello from Long Island,New York.!
Thanks Kitty, thanks for your comment.
I didnt see your reply until now.Youre welcome,youre amazing!
THANK YOU!!!!
Wowwww How wonderful!!!
This was my lullaby as a baby, parents have remarked since that I flat out refused to sleep when this wasn't played. Your version is actually pretty close to how the vinyl sounded. Great work.
Bravo!
Thanks
There are many performances of this piece on RUclips but this is easily the best.
His wonderful performance embodies the glory of God, and the aesthetics of Bach
Simply Amazing, I hope that one day I will sound that good
Thank you
Très beau ! Merci !
Erg mooi en mooie registratie.
Dank je. Fijn om te laten weten.
Grazie, semplicemente grazie!
Thank you for your comment
¡Sublime!
Thank you for this pure and beautiful rendition! I have used the video, in addition to my own listening pleasure, also to show my grandaughter (6 yrs) how different sounds and melodies are formed by the player on this instrument and how wind and pipes work in music!
Nice to let your grandaughter enjoy the music too
My friend it's super b and we'll prayed,it's my favorite
siempre que puedo lo escuchó con mucho gusto, muchas gracias por compartir su don!!!
+Sergio Alejandro Lopez You are welcom Sergio Alejandro
wonderfully played ... best version I've heard in a long while
Excellent performance, the sound of the organ is timeless :-) good job!
Willem Bach will be proud of your playing absolutely brilliant. thank you
+philip elliman Thank you for your fine remark.
this is now my favorite version of this song. fantastic job!!!
Perfect
Perfekt gespielt.
Danke
This is probably the best recordong i've ever seen. 👏
Thanks
i keep coming back to this video, beautifully played and recorded.
This is perferct you make those pipes sing perfectly! Wow!
Thank you for your compliment