Please, Please, Please, any of you Brits out there, contact your local councilors or MP about the amazing service Ben performs for England each week. The underused churches and there amazing and ancient history, the introduction to organs rasping or whole whose soul he brings alive, the music and its stories he exposits, the chilly fingers each winter in an unheated medieval nave to bring this to our soul, all in service to the inspiring wisdom of your countrymen no longer with you. Can we get Ben Maton an MBE or at least funding deserves for his hard work, scholarship for our edification? We all know this channel is loved world wide.
Hi Elizabeth, Thank you so much for this, it really means a lot and I made a note of this comment for some encouragement. I really appreciate you writing here and it makes it all worthwhile to read comments like this. Thank you. Ben
Florence Nightingale, the heroine of the Crimean War, would have been amazed by Billy and his saxophone and his singing Bob Dylan with his guitar. But Ben is the Founder of the Feast, and what an amazing Feast it has become. It now outshines any comparable organ channel on RUclips. Bravo the Maton brothers!
Ben- as Church Warden at St Margaret’s it was great to welcome you and Billy. We get many visitors from all over the world and have a Service second Sunday in May every year to commemorate Florence Nightingale attended by FN nurses and Army representatives. We are fortunate to have an excellent local organist - Keith and also an organ scholar Robert from Bishop Wordsworth School Salisbury. You are welcome to come back to give an organ recital
I somehow missed this episode when it first came out. But it's so moving to find this now. As a recently retired nurse, a serious clarinet player and a new sop sax doubler, congrats to Billy for taming that beast! (that was a surprise on your channel!). And a heartfelt thanks to him for that chilling Dylan piece. wow.
Love, love this episode. I'm a 40 yr Registered Nurse - retired - in America. Such a wonderful tribute for her. Thank you for all you do. Your videos are wonderful. and so informative.
If RUclips had an "Oscars" this video would surely win. Great history, great story-telling, great music. I think both Florence Nightingale and Alexander Ewing would have enjoyed Dylan. Well done.
The Wellow church of St Margaret of Antioch has many family associations. My wife's grandfather - the rev. plant was vicar. I was married there and my son was christened there. My brother in law cuts the grass and rings bells, and my sister in law cleans the chuch buildings. Your video was very meaningful for us expatriates who live in Canada.
This is my favorite channel on yt! A hobby of mine is visiting old churches with my husband. You do it better because you bring the church back to life when you visit!
It is almost eerie to watch Billy. I hope Dylan gets a chance to see this video. What a strange feeling it would be for him to see himself as a young man come to life again in his prime. I've read that a Dylan biopic is in the works, and I gather that the Dylan role has already been cast. Unfortunate. Because Billy certainly could do it.
As war again begins to circle this globe, we need more than ever the song of Bob Dylan, sung by Billy. This is important beyond measure. Thank you!! Greetings from Canada.
@@SalisburyOrganist Thank you for the reply, Ben! We love you guys more by the day; you are growing a huge family out here of followers, as the importance of your work grows exponentially. You touch on the beauty of the countryside, the lovely old churches languishing with fewer congregations, the soulful organ-playing, and your thoughts and words and the vital history lessons. This a unique offering on RUclips, so much appreciated!
A beautiful episode. I expected no less. My grandmother was one of the first nurses. She trained at the London Hospital in Whitechapel in the early 1900s. I wear her engagement ring. Its sapphires and diamonds. I lost one of the sapphires and it took for ever to find another one as they were not cut like modern sapphires. It’s engraved inside “Whitechapel 1908”. Liz❤
What a treasured token of remembrance you have. It was an uphill battle for women wanting to be nurses before Florence Nightengale's era, we learned in nursing history. It seems whatever more or less haphazard nursing was done on or near the battlefield was often left to what were called back then "Ladies of the Night." (certainly preferable to no one!). Women of "breeding and quality" were strongly discouraged -- as was Florence -- from being actively engaged in nursing. Victorian rules dictated that they were not to have a glimpse of a man in his -- ahem-- underwear -- until their wedding night. And even then, the joke was that basically the only advice mothers gave to their daughters was to: "close your eyes and think of England," So, for Florence to be able to turn around that prudish take on whether or not "genteel women" could be good nurses, took some strength of character and common sense. Kudos to your grandmother's generation.
@@kesmarnin one census she is listed as a domestic servant. They lived in Brighton. Her sister was married and lived in London and my grandmother persuaded her father to let her live with her older sister in London and train as a nurse.
I share this video when I wish to brag to friend or family about the many talents of the magically musically gifted brothers Maton.😊I shared recently with a dear friend whom i have known since our early childhood. She now being 78 and I 80. My friend is a true lover of all music and is a recent past president of our Portland, OR, opera guild. After she had heard Ben and Billy at Florence Nightengales burial church, I asked her reaction. Her reply...she wept. She wasnt alone. Ben, Billy, and Anastasia kitty are treasured in this home and extended family. Bless you.❤
It should be remembered that Florence Nightingale was a skilled statistician and skilled and innovative in the graphical presentation of statistical data, which helped her to get her arguments across to the army top brass.
If only I had the wealth I would give to you what you deserve for this service to the Lord and church music thank you Ben and Billy singing was good as well
Florence Nightengale created and established the nursing vocation. She was a holy woman, a saint really, and strong, smart and practical. Just her institution of the need for cleanliness in hospitals I believe was revolutionary. She connected disease with unsanitary conditions before germ theory had been formally established.
Brilliant visit to St Margaret’s . We were pleased you crossed the Wiltshire border and came to Hampshire. We welcome many visitors from all over the world to pay respect to Florence Nightingale. Perhaps you will come back one day to give an organ recital. Roy Perry Church Warden
Wow! What a wonderful video from two talented brothers. I really enjoyed everything about it and learning things about Florence Nightingale that I never knew before. Thank you both.
Absolutely loved this tribute to the history of this church, that fabulous organ, and to the heroes who fought to keep Britain free. Kudos to your brother! Fine job on the sax and his song at the end. It reminded me of a folk singer Bob Dylan back in the 60's here in the states. Wonderful episode! As for the 'danger of guns', It's not the 'danger of guns', it's the 'danger of the person MISHANDLING the gun where shootings occur and accidents do happen. This is why we here in the states place the highest emphasis in training on proper safe handling, safety and knowledge of firearms BEFORE a weapon is placed in anybody's hands--legally that is. Criminals with guns kill people. Responsible gun owners over here do not because we know when NOT to shoot!!! Aside from all that, keep up these wonderful musical videos (I'm a sax player myself) THe poetry and historic quotes are WONDERFUL! My best to both of you!!!
Ben, I am so touched. Ernest Martin Skinner didn't invent the piston. But, he was the first to create flexible presets to actuate the specific stop knobs to "open" and "close" along with the rank of pipes selected. He invented the first Combination Action Machine, literally a computer built out of wood, leather and air pressure, to allow an organist to change the selected stops with the selected piston. I know, because my church, Independent Presbyterian Church, in Birmingham, Alabama USA, had a dedicated room for the organ's Combination Action Machine, a room-sized brilliant creation by EMS. I suspect this organ is a creation by Willis.
From a Texas fan: This is one of my favorite you-tube presentations ever. I lived in Istanbul for 10 years, most of that time as Director of Nurses at the Amiral Bristol Hastanesi (American Hospital). I was given permission by Turkish military to visit “Scutari” Uskadar Barracks, on the Asian side of Istanbul, an active military base to see the apartment where Florence Nightingale lived during her time there. It was very moving. I have an antique lantern from that period like ones FN would carry ( not a candlestick!) Also, visited graves of British soldiers from the Crimean War buried there. I was the organist at the “Dutch Chapel” International Church of Istanbul (chapel on grounds of the Dutch Counsulate) that had an old pipe organ from a French Convent that had been in old Constantinople! I’ve told friends on Facebook about your channel. Some have been church organists and musicians so I knew they would really like your channel. Hopefully other friends tuned you in!
That's a wow from me too. My first reaction to Billy's pic on RUclips was "Heaven's, he's got Dylan playing with him" - I trust I'm not the only one who sees a resemblance from 1963 Bob to 2024 Billy! I know Bob's now 83 years old but I'm pretty sure he'd approve. 🙂 Anyway Ben and Billy, thanks so much for the visit, commentary and of course the fabulous music.
Brilliant video. It's great to see Billy's musical talents shine forth. I loved the historical backstory for Florence Nightingale and her fellow parishioners.
An excellent episode ,thank you Ben and Billy. Visited St Margaret's and the memorial to The Lady with the Lamp 12 years ago. The whole area simply reeks of history.
I really appreciated this episode; Florence Nightingale was a remarkable human and it is so great to see (virtually) such an important site in her history. Thank you very much for the backstory of the Crimean War as well; this American has only a fuzzy knowledge of the conflict. Please also pass along my admiration for Billy's performance; I like his voice more than Dylan's, and in turn his rendition resonated more with me than Dylan's. (Sacrilege? I think not. 🙂)
Innovative pioneering Church Organist .detached from manicured media celebrity culture we now aspire to in 2024 .Attention to finite detail regarding the history of Churches is a feat in itself . Ben Maton is a mavercick character .He deserves recognotion.
You always bring me such peaceful moments. I enjoy your videos so much. Something you said bought to mind something I heard many years ago "Piano's are "active" pipe organs are "passive". And I think that the pipe organ sings of the sole. Thankyou so much for sharing your beautiful talent and bringing the beauty of the pipe organ into my humble little home here in Omaha Neb.
What great timing! Dylan just turned 83 on May 24th. Maybe you were taping this then? Billy does a great Bob Dylan. Loved the Florence Nightingale history, hymns and the church. Thanks!
Billy's the lone exception, I've just found, to my abhorrence to all saxophones! His playing, also, is my first exposure to the soprano sax. Cannot abide the sound of any of its lower-voiced kind!!!
That’s some serious piano slander within the first couple minutes! Great content as always, I’ve played organ off and on for about 3 years and it seems so alien compared to my much greater experience at the piano
Billy and Ben.... Thank you so much for the powerful and moving Masters of War by Bob Dylan... As a war veteran myself I have always been amazed by Dylan's understanding of this miserable truth..... You guys are excellent....
There’s so much to celebrate in this extraordinary video. The professional way you present these videos is unrivalled. You are right in what you say; there’s no one else doing what you do. Oh… that beautiful Conacher organ ! So well maintained. A great choice of music, and more of Billy’s talent. Worth watching several times over as there’s so much detail easily missed.
Brilliant research, Ben. The futility of war! The soft stops of that organ are so sweet. The soprano sax and organ go surprisingly well together. Such a beautiful old song with a sentiment to match. The Dylan song is very hymn like in its structure and poetry. Aren’t all hymns message songs? Well done Billy. Don’t be shy. Look into the camera and imagine all us viewers appreciating what you do! A moving start to my Sunday morning.
Hello Ben, I have enjoyed your offerings for many months now, but I had to write upon watching this video as our paths have crossed. I am an organist currently at the Anglican Parish in Summerside PEI Canada - but I am currently back at my former Parish in Fredericton, New Brunswick to play in a concert. The Organ at St. Peter's was built by Henry Jones and was brought to Fredericton from England by our first Bishop, John Medley. I will be mentioning the Henry Jones organ you played at London Bridge in my talk about the Organ. During Bishop Medley's tenure at Christchurch Cathedral (which he built), Alexander Ewing's regiment was stationed in New Brunswick and he was an Organ Scholar at our Cathedral. So, Jerusalem the Golden is held in very high regard here, and it is usually sung at all important services. Keep up the good work - I thoroughly enjoy watching you discover these buildings and hearing your wonderful musical offerings. Sandy Gereau Fraser
Wow. I have watched many of your videos here in the US. This one was exceptional. As a church organist I appreciate your musicianship, but in addition to that, I appreciate your sensitivity to the grandeur of God's world. It was great to see the Brothers Maton performing together. Billy's solo was very moving, especially in the midst of so many conflicts around the globe. Please know you are making a difference in this world!
I believe it was Florence Nightingale's meticulous record keeping & statistical analysis that won the day, rather than specific nursing skill. Her pioneering record keeping of casualty figures meant the statistics of those dying in hospitals, who should have lived could no longer be ignored. This in turn led to improvements in nursing care following treatment for wounds & a far greater survival rate. Prior to this, many of those receiving treatment simply died of infection anyway.
Simply wow! Your Patr(e)ons had advance notice that Billy would be singing. And, OK, I had some "expectations", which were soundly overcome when he started. It's an understatement to say he's multi-talented. If you need another week off, just let him carry on without you.😊 I'll just ignore the haircut edit between filming and post-production and make a simple request ... perhaps you could prevail on Billy to smile.
He's still a teenager...just...so he hasn't learned that skill yet. Joking aside, there is something about the seriousness of Billy that imbues his talents. I am wondering if there are any more surprises regarding his considerable musical skills. To learn of two additional ones in one video was quite overwhelming. And his fingers seem to go on forever! Chopin-like.
'The king of love my shepherd is' has transported me straight back to my schooldays when we used to belt out hymns every morning in assembly. Thanks Ben!
Thank you for this wonderful episode. I enjoyed the opening with the Florence quote and how it related so precisely to the organ & music choice. It is fascinating to think about the organ’s healing power. The words & playing of ‘The King of Love my Shepherd is’ were incredibly powerful & I loved the sound of this particular organ. Wow, Billy has a terrific voice! Thank you Ben & Billy for creating such unique, innovative, in-depth & moving content. There’s always something new and inspiring that I take from your videos each week.
I had heard that Nightingale was rather oddly and strongly opinionated in spots; that's clearly a spot :-) When I was a small boy I went to sleep listening to my dad play Chopin and Beethoven on our piano, and that was soothing and healing indeed.
I remember as a student architect going to Istanbul with the University of Cambridge in the 90s and seeing the British Crimean Graveyard over the Bosphprpus River… Nobody else seemed remotely interested in it but me… Beyond stirring and immensely sad to see the old Christian graves there… Florence Nightingale was clearly a wonderful lady. She must have been a devout Christian and British patriot. You two did her proud here with this episode in memoriam. (…And Dylan but no Tennyson? That was different… but I’m sure the older poet - as excellent as he was - would approve all the same). God Bless My membership coming soon (all the way from Mexico)
Such an interesting episode highlighting Florence Nightingale. What sadness that someone would pinch the shrapnel cross. Beautiful hymn selection, thank you, Ben. Lovely to see two musical brothers working together 🎶
Wow, wow, wow! Being a Dylan fan I never guessed that I would come across a Bob Dylan song in your videos! But it fits so well! Eccellent interpretation. Giving the lyrics a fresh impact. Thank you!
As an organist myself ( more rock than Chapel ) , I love your videos. and the history and the incredible playing. Please keep doing the wonderful work you do ! Awesome !
Looks like you and Billy cleaned up the end of his song. I didn’t hear it until the end of 1966. My mom wouldn’t let me play it at home and I narrowly escaped having the record thrown out….unfortunately, it is again very timely
Wow indeed! Ben, this was without doubt the best of your excellent videos. Billy's rendition of Bob Dylan's song was so good I've had to play it three times already. That organ is absolutely stunning and quite obviously been kept up splendidly! I'm now seventy-five years young and living on a very tiny pension in the deep woods of Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas. About the only thing I can do now is "pay attention," otherwise I'd happily chip in to support your wonderful efforts. Unfortunately, when I moved here, I had to leave my Conn Artiste organ behind. 🧐🎹 + 🎷
A beautiful melody well done. I first became aware of Highland Cathedral when Hong Kong was handed over to china in 1997, it is reported that it was a favourite of the Last Governor of China China and it was played as he left the Governors House for the last time.
Lovely! We visited tSt.Maths in 2018. We were visiting from the U.S. and staying in Romsey.? Spelling. We walked through very soggy fields t get there. Wish you had been there and played for us. Wish you could visit St.Gregory in Seaton. My ancestor was vicar there in early 1600 s. Love your channel. Will do some donating Soon!
Delightful video, I have a little contribution to add to Florence Nightingale, I trained as a nurse in the Royal Infirmary Edinburgh, the most senior matron, known as the number 10 , Miss Cullen she worn distinctive cap , which was tied under her chin, with lace embroidered finishing. This is only allowed to be worn by a nurse trained at St Thomas hospital in London, who becomes a matron elsewhere. St Thomas’s was the first established hospital in Great Britain by Florence Nightingale. A truly Great Lady .
Köszönöm szépen a sokszínű, gazdag, szívszorító ,és szívet melengető. felemelő "utazást", egy ragyogó napfényes napon! A gyönyörű ősi St. Margaret templom, egyszerű és mégis nagyszerű! Megérintett mert én is Margaret nevet viselem... Antiochiai Szent Margaret-ről keveset tudunk mi katolikusok, de az orthodox egyház megemlékezik róla, és nagy tiszteletnek őrvend. Mi Skóciai Szent Margaret-ről november 16-án, halálának évfordulóján emlékezünk meg. / születésnapja június 10./ Szentként tiszteljük Árpád-házi Szent Margaret-et, akinek emlékhelye Budapesten a Margit-szigeten található. Kedves Ben mindketten nagyon tehetségesek vagytok, és megérdemlitek a maximális, anyagi, és szellemi támogatást, elsősorban az országodban, hiszen kulturális értékeket örökítesz meg, kiváló módon.. Szívesen adományoznék, ha megtehetném, de sajnos már fél éve, beteg rokonaimat látogatom a kórházban. 🙏 A kórházi jelenet, a golyókból készült kereszt, Szent Pál himnusza könnyeket csalt a szemembe..Köszönöm szépen Billy énekét is, bátran kiállt és a dal mélységét átérezve, megrendítóen énekelt. Isten mindkettőtöket gazdagon megáldott tehetséggel. Áldás vagytok az emberiség számára. Az elhunytak emlékének őrzése által, ők életre keltek a néped számára...Kedves Ben! Az a videó kép amint ott állsz a síremlékek között, egy bibliai jelenetre emlékeztetett engem. Jézus sírjánál .- Angyalok hangja: " Miért keresitek a holtak között az élőt? " Nincs itt, feltámadt" Húsvét után az orthodox egyház minden nap hírdeti "Krisztus feltámadt! Valóban él az Úr" Kedves Ben! További szép és áldott felfedező munkát kívánok! A videóid megosztom az ismerőseimmel, remélem egy kis segítséget jelent neked, és a követők számára lelki épülés. Thank you! God bless you! 💥💕🕊🌿🙏🌍 .
What an excellent addition to have the soprano saxophone. It has a much different sound than an alto or tenor saxophone and it blends surprisingly nicely with organ strings and diapasons. Excellent as always.
Please, Please, Please, any of you Brits out there, contact your local councilors or MP about the amazing service Ben performs for England each week. The underused churches and there amazing and ancient history, the introduction to organs rasping or whole whose soul he brings alive, the music and its stories he exposits, the chilly fingers each winter in an unheated medieval nave to bring this to our soul, all in service to the inspiring wisdom of your countrymen no longer with you. Can we get Ben Maton an MBE or at least funding deserves for his hard work, scholarship for our edification? We all know this channel is loved world wide.
Hi Elizabeth,
Thank you so much for this, it really means a lot and I made a note of this comment for some encouragement. I really appreciate you writing here and it makes it all worthwhile to read comments like this. Thank you.
Ben
Loved world wide.❤
Florence Nightingale, the heroine of the Crimean War, would have been amazed by Billy and his saxophone and his singing Bob Dylan with his guitar. But Ben is the Founder of the Feast, and what an amazing Feast it has become. It now outshines any comparable organ channel on RUclips. Bravo the Maton brothers!
Love this. Thanks Noel
Ben- as Church Warden at St Margaret’s it was great to welcome you and Billy. We get many visitors from all over the world and have a Service second Sunday in May every year to commemorate Florence Nightingale attended by FN nurses and Army representatives. We are fortunate to have an excellent local organist - Keith and also an organ scholar Robert from Bishop Wordsworth School Salisbury. You are welcome to come back to give an organ recital
What a magnificent church it is. Greetings from North Carolina, US.
Absolute delight. Thank you so much Roy for showing us around. Too much for one video here!
Yes but please pay him + expenses!
What a warm tribute from Mr Roy Perry. So uplifting.
I somehow missed this episode when it first came out.
But it's so moving to find this now. As a recently retired nurse, a serious clarinet player and a new sop sax doubler, congrats to Billy for taming that beast! (that was a surprise on your channel!). And a heartfelt thanks to him for that chilling Dylan piece. wow.
Love, love this episode. I'm a 40 yr Registered Nurse - retired - in America. Such a wonderful tribute for her. Thank you for all you do. Your videos are wonderful. and so informative.
If you’re scrolling comments while watching the video, stay till the end! Billy’s performance is superb.
Thanks Matthew, I’ll let him know :)
How did you know I was doing that?😊
If RUclips had an "Oscars" this video would surely win. Great history, great story-telling, great music. I think both Florence Nightingale and Alexander Ewing would have enjoyed Dylan. Well done.
Makes it all worthwhile so thank you!
The Wellow church of St Margaret of Antioch has many family associations. My wife's grandfather - the rev. plant was vicar. I was married there and my son was christened there. My brother in law cuts the grass and rings bells, and my sister in law cleans the chuch buildings. Your video was very meaningful for us expatriates who live in Canada.
Retired from 40 years of nursing. Thank you brothers.
You’re welcome and so glad this meant something to you!
This is my favorite channel on yt! A hobby of mine is visiting old churches with my husband. You do it better because you bring the church back to life when you visit!
Billy, singing Bob Dylans music sent chills up my spine. He tells the tale as well as Mr. Dylan himself. I hope you'll have him perform often, for us.
It is almost eerie to watch Billy. I hope Dylan gets a chance to see this video. What a strange feeling it would be for him to see himself as a young man come to life again in his prime. I've read that a Dylan biopic is in the works, and I gather that the Dylan role has already been cast. Unfortunate. Because Billy certainly could do it.
Love everything you do on this channel ❤
He’ll be performing more regularly in the next few months I hope. His work means he can’t always be around to help out, but I love it when he does ...
@@SalisburyOrganist
We love having Billy on.❤
This channel is an oasis of depth and beauty. I so appreciate the history and reverence for the underlying spiritual and cultural aspects. ❤️💐
As war again begins to circle this globe, we need more than ever the song of Bob Dylan, sung by Billy. This is important beyond measure. Thank you!! Greetings from Canada.
Very TRUE!❤😢
Canada here too - So sad that sometimes War is necessary - especially in times like this when we see so much Jew Hate as if it were the 1930s.
It was a very poignant church. Sometimes videos move in a direction I never expected, and this one certainly did.
@@SalisburyOrganist Thank you for the reply, Ben! We love you guys more by the day; you are growing a huge family out here of followers, as the importance of your work grows exponentially. You touch on the beauty of the countryside, the lovely old churches languishing with fewer congregations, the soulful organ-playing, and your thoughts and words and the vital history lessons. This a unique offering on RUclips, so much appreciated!
@@timothyj1966 Nothing to do with killing 41k Palestinians and constantly lying?
Wow! Ben you and Billy have really excelled on this episode That is an amazing church.
I’m already at work on the next video !
A beautiful episode. I expected no less.
My grandmother was one of the first nurses. She trained at the London Hospital in Whitechapel in the early 1900s. I wear her engagement ring. Its sapphires and diamonds. I lost one of the sapphires and it took for ever to find another one as they were not cut like modern sapphires. It’s engraved inside “Whitechapel 1908”.
Liz❤
What a treasured token of remembrance you have. It was an uphill battle for women wanting to be nurses before Florence Nightengale's era, we learned in nursing history. It seems whatever more or less haphazard nursing was done on or near the battlefield was often left to what were called back then "Ladies of the Night." (certainly preferable to no one!).
Women of "breeding and quality" were strongly discouraged -- as was Florence -- from being actively engaged in nursing. Victorian rules dictated that they were not to have a glimpse of a man in his -- ahem-- underwear -- until their wedding night. And even then, the joke was that basically the only advice mothers gave to their daughters was to: "close your eyes and think of England," So, for Florence to be able to turn around that prudish take on whether or not "genteel women" could be good nurses, took some strength of character and common sense. Kudos to your grandmother's generation.
@@kesmarnin one census she is listed as a domestic servant. They lived in Brighton. Her sister was married and lived in London and my grandmother persuaded her father to let her live with her older sister in London and train as a nurse.
@@lizwilliams14 Her father, sister and she certainly made the brave (and I believe, correct) decision.
Jerusalem the Golden was wonderful! Thank you and be blessed.
I share this video when I wish to brag to friend or family about the many talents of the magically musically gifted brothers Maton.😊I shared recently with a dear friend whom i have known since our early childhood. She now being 78 and I 80. My friend is a true lover of all music and is a recent past president of our Portland, OR, opera guild. After she had heard Ben and Billy at Florence Nightengales burial church, I asked her reaction. Her reply...she wept. She wasnt alone.
Ben, Billy, and Anastasia kitty are treasured in this home and extended family. Bless you.❤
Ben you were missed last week😊 (and so was Billy)
It should be remembered that Florence Nightingale was a skilled statistician and skilled and innovative in the graphical presentation of statistical data, which helped her to get her arguments across to the army top brass.
This is a church I have taken services for as a 'locum' priest. Always a warm welcome. So glad you found the gun!
If only I had the wealth I would give to you what you deserve for this service to the Lord and church music thank you Ben and Billy singing was good as well
SO KIND! Thank you Barrie
Thank you for honoring Florence Nightingale.
Masters of War is such a powerful song, and sadly not much has changed. Thank you both for this wonderful film.
Florence Nightengale created and established the nursing vocation. She was a holy woman, a saint really, and strong, smart and practical. Just her institution of the need for cleanliness in hospitals I believe was revolutionary. She connected disease with unsanitary conditions before germ theory had been formally established.
Great singing Billy. 👍
Quite. Another smashing presentation by the brothers Maton! Thanks and brgrds to you and Billy.
That’s so kind :) Thank you
Wow. What a great video. Billy's talents shine. And the music was superb.
Thank you Ben and Billy. Showing new strings to your bows.
You've taught me a new hymn again, Jerusalem the Golden. Fortunately, I was able to download the music. I will definitely play this one in my church.
Brilliant visit to St Margaret’s . We were pleased you crossed the Wiltshire border and came to Hampshire. We welcome many visitors from all over the world to pay respect to Florence Nightingale. Perhaps you will come back one day to give an organ recital. Roy Perry Church Warden
I admire Your sensitivity!!!!!!!!!!! THANKS!!!!!!
You’re welcome, thanks ☺️
Of course, Jesus *does Forgive ... all who repent. That's the Good News to all who are not righteous.
Ben and Billy what an absolutely poignant programme. Thank you .🥰🥰💗
Wow! What a wonderful video from two talented brothers. I really enjoyed everything about it and learning things about Florence Nightingale that I never knew before. Thank you both.
Absolutely loved this tribute to the history of this church, that fabulous organ, and to the heroes who fought to keep Britain free. Kudos to your brother! Fine job on the sax and his song at the end. It reminded me of a folk singer Bob Dylan back in the 60's here in the states. Wonderful episode! As for the 'danger of guns', It's not the 'danger of guns', it's the 'danger of the person MISHANDLING the gun where shootings occur and accidents do happen. This is why we here in the states place the highest emphasis in training on proper safe handling, safety and knowledge of firearms BEFORE a weapon is placed in anybody's hands--legally that is. Criminals with guns kill people. Responsible gun owners over here do not because we know when NOT to shoot!!! Aside from all that, keep up these wonderful musical videos (I'm a sax player myself) THe poetry and historic quotes are WONDERFUL! My best to both of you!!!
Ben, I am so touched. Ernest Martin Skinner didn't invent the piston. But, he was the first to create flexible presets to actuate the specific stop knobs to "open" and "close" along with the rank of pipes selected. He invented the first Combination Action Machine, literally a computer built out of wood, leather and air pressure, to allow an organist to change the selected stops with the selected piston. I know, because my church, Independent Presbyterian Church, in Birmingham, Alabama USA, had a dedicated room for the organ's Combination Action Machine, a room-sized brilliant creation by EMS. I suspect this organ is a creation by Willis.
A most enchanting video; and Billy is very good.
From a Texas fan: This is one of my favorite you-tube presentations ever. I lived in Istanbul for 10 years, most of that time as Director of Nurses at the Amiral Bristol Hastanesi (American Hospital). I was given permission by Turkish military to visit “Scutari” Uskadar Barracks, on the Asian side of Istanbul, an active military base to see the apartment where Florence Nightingale lived during her time there. It was very moving. I have an antique lantern from that period like ones FN would carry ( not a candlestick!) Also, visited graves of British soldiers from the Crimean War buried there. I was the organist at the “Dutch Chapel” International Church of Istanbul (chapel on grounds of the Dutch Counsulate) that had an old pipe organ from a French Convent that had been in old Constantinople! I’ve told friends on Facebook about your channel. Some have been church organists and musicians so I knew they would really like your channel. Hopefully other friends tuned you in!
Fascinating memories, thank you for bringing them here.
That's a wow from me too. My first reaction to Billy's pic on RUclips was "Heaven's, he's got Dylan playing with him" - I trust I'm not the only one who sees a resemblance from 1963 Bob to 2024 Billy! I know Bob's now 83 years old but I'm pretty sure he'd approve. 🙂 Anyway Ben and Billy, thanks so much for the visit, commentary and of course the fabulous music.
Brilliant video. It's great to see Billy's musical talents shine forth. I loved the historical backstory for Florence Nightingale and her fellow parishioners.
An excellent episode ,thank you Ben and Billy. Visited St Margaret's and the memorial to The Lady with the Lamp 12 years ago. The whole area simply reeks of history.
Thank you so much, Brothers Maton, for speaking to my heart and to my soul. Have a blessed remainder of your weekend.
Splendid tribute from the brothers Maton! Your selections were most appropriate and powerfully delivered!
this was such a gorgeous video. seeing your growth over the past few months makes me so happy and proud for you.. I love this corner of the internet
I really appreciated this episode; Florence Nightingale was a remarkable human and it is so great to see (virtually) such an important site in her history. Thank you very much for the backstory of the Crimean War as well; this American has only a fuzzy knowledge of the conflict. Please also pass along my admiration for Billy's performance; I like his voice more than Dylan's, and in turn his rendition resonated more with me than Dylan's. (Sacrilege? I think not. 🙂)
Me too. Astounding.
Innovative pioneering Church Organist .detached from manicured media celebrity culture we now aspire to in 2024 .Attention to finite detail regarding the history of Churches is a feat in itself . Ben Maton is a mavercick character .He deserves recognotion.
Magnificent. Nightengale and Dylan and that church.....
You always bring me such peaceful moments. I enjoy your videos so much.
Something you said bought to mind something I heard many years ago "Piano's are "active" pipe organs are "passive". And I think that the pipe organ sings of the sole.
Thankyou so much for sharing your beautiful talent and bringing the beauty of the pipe organ into my humble little home here in Omaha Neb.
What great timing! Dylan just turned 83 on May 24th. Maybe you were taping this then?
Billy does a great Bob Dylan.
Loved the Florence Nightingale history, hymns and the church. Thanks!
Billy even looks like a young Dylan.
Wow. Thank you.
Billy's the lone exception, I've just found, to my abhorrence to all saxophones! His playing, also, is my first exposure to the soprano sax. Cannot abide the sound of any of its lower-voiced kind!!!
This brings back pleasant memories for me - my son attended Embley School (in the old house) in the 1990s.
That’s some serious piano slander within the first couple minutes! Great content as always, I’ve played organ off and on for about 3 years and it seems so alien compared to my much greater experience at the piano
Billy and Ben.... Thank you so much for the powerful and moving Masters of War by Bob Dylan... As a war veteran myself I have always been amazed by Dylan's understanding of this miserable truth..... You guys are excellent....
There’s so much to celebrate in this extraordinary video. The professional way you present these videos is unrivalled. You are right in what you say; there’s no one else doing what you do. Oh… that beautiful Conacher organ ! So well maintained. A great choice of music, and more of Billy’s talent. Worth watching several times over as there’s so much detail easily missed.
❤havnt heard this hymn in years being an old Methodist i loved to sing❤
Brilliant research, Ben. The futility of war! The soft stops of that organ are so sweet. The soprano sax and organ go surprisingly well together. Such a beautiful old song with a sentiment to match. The Dylan song is very hymn like in its structure and poetry. Aren’t all hymns message songs? Well done Billy. Don’t be shy. Look into the camera and imagine all us viewers appreciating what you do! A moving start to my Sunday morning.
Absolutely right, Greg! Brother Ben knows exactly how to use this direct look into the camera - straight at you . . . .
Hello Ben, I have enjoyed your offerings for many months now, but I had to write upon watching this video as our paths have crossed. I am an organist currently at the Anglican Parish in Summerside PEI Canada - but I am currently back at my former Parish in Fredericton, New Brunswick to play in a concert. The Organ at St. Peter's was built by Henry Jones and was brought to Fredericton from England by our first Bishop, John Medley. I will be mentioning the Henry Jones organ you played at London Bridge in my talk about the Organ. During Bishop Medley's tenure at Christchurch Cathedral (which he built), Alexander Ewing's regiment was stationed in New Brunswick and he was an Organ Scholar at our Cathedral. So, Jerusalem the Golden is held in very high regard here, and it is usually sung at all important services. Keep up the good work - I thoroughly enjoy watching you discover these buildings and hearing your wonderful musical offerings.
Sandy Gereau Fraser
Billy does a very creditable Bob Dylan. Well done to you both.
Poignant. Well done. Well said. The Maton brothers excel at stirring the heartstrings. 💔
Your brother Billy is quite a musician. Thank you for sharing these historic places
Spot on guys. Great job, especially Masters of War, Billy.
Fabulous! Ben, you never dissapoint. Great historical setting, venue and repertoire. Billy played flawlessly, too.
Billy, that was incredible. Thank you.
Yes, another video of the highest quality, technically and musically. Billy has a superb voice.. reminiscent of Nick Drake
Wow. I have watched many of your videos here in the US. This one was exceptional. As a church organist I appreciate your musicianship, but in addition to that, I appreciate your sensitivity to the grandeur of God's world. It was great to see the Brothers Maton performing together. Billy's solo was very moving, especially in the midst of so many conflicts around the globe. Please know you are making a difference in this world!
Thanks Kevin, I always hope these films are meaningful to people
The King of Love My Shepherd Is was one of my favorite hymns growing up
I believe it was Florence Nightingale's meticulous record keeping & statistical analysis that won the day, rather than specific nursing skill. Her pioneering record keeping of casualty figures meant the statistics of those dying in hospitals, who should have lived could no longer be ignored. This in turn led to improvements in nursing care following treatment for wounds & a far greater survival rate. Prior to this, many of those receiving treatment simply died of infection anyway.
Billy, that was spectacular and haunting. Thank you. 🙏
Lovely storytelling, evocative hymns, and a beautiful rendition by Billy. Thank you both
Thank you both for a brilliant video particularly your brother it was certainly a treat indeed wonderful organ beautiful location.
Simply wow! Your Patr(e)ons had advance notice that Billy would be singing. And, OK, I had some "expectations", which were soundly overcome when he started. It's an understatement to say he's multi-talented. If you need another week off, just let him carry on without you.😊
I'll just ignore the haircut edit between filming and post-production and make a simple request ... perhaps you could prevail on Billy to smile.
He's still a teenager...just...so he hasn't learned that skill yet. Joking aside, there is something about the seriousness of Billy that imbues his talents. I am wondering if there are any more surprises regarding his considerable musical skills. To learn of two additional ones in one video was quite overwhelming. And his fingers seem to go on forever! Chopin-like.
'The king of love my shepherd is' has transported me straight back to my schooldays when we used to belt out hymns every morning in assembly. Thanks Ben!
Billy the star of the show tonight, Master's of War excellent!
Ben, you and Billy are such a blessing to all of us. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Greeneville, Tennessee ♥️🙏
Billy's contribution was superb, bravo. This week's video quite probably the best.
I’m really flattered to read this. Videos always move in unexpected directions, and I can never quite tell how things are going to turn out.
Thank you for this wonderful episode. I enjoyed the opening with the Florence quote and how it related so precisely to the organ & music choice. It is fascinating to think about the organ’s healing power.
The words & playing of ‘The King of Love my Shepherd is’ were incredibly powerful & I loved the sound of this particular organ.
Wow, Billy has a terrific voice! Thank you Ben & Billy for creating such unique, innovative, in-depth & moving content. There’s always something new and inspiring that I take from your videos each week.
I had heard that Nightingale was rather oddly and strongly opinionated in spots; that's clearly a spot :-) When I was a small boy I went to sleep listening to my dad play Chopin and Beethoven on our piano, and that was soothing and healing indeed.
Thanks!
I remember as a student architect going to Istanbul with the University of Cambridge in the 90s and seeing the British Crimean Graveyard over the Bosphprpus River… Nobody else seemed remotely interested in it but me…
Beyond stirring and immensely sad to see the old Christian graves there…
Florence Nightingale was clearly a wonderful lady. She must have been a devout Christian and British patriot.
You two did her proud here with this episode in memoriam.
(…And Dylan but no Tennyson? That was different… but I’m sure the older poet - as excellent as he was - would approve all the same).
God Bless
My membership coming soon (all the way from Mexico)
Thank you Ben and Billy. Another excellent video.
Such an interesting episode highlighting Florence Nightingale. What sadness that someone would pinch the shrapnel cross. Beautiful hymn selection, thank you, Ben. Lovely to see two musical brothers working together 🎶
Wow, wow, wow! Being a Dylan fan I never guessed that I would come across a Bob Dylan song in your videos! But it fits so well! Eccellent interpretation. Giving the lyrics a fresh impact. Thank you!
Wow, wow,wow. Billy boy nailed it. Ben, you have unleashed a worthy successor to Dylan.
Thank you so much for showing the map!
No problem!
Another amazing video arriving just as we commemorate D Day. Sensitive playing as usual and Billy really does sound as if he’s channeling Bob Dylan.
As an organist myself ( more rock than Chapel ) , I love your videos. and the history and the incredible playing. Please keep doing the wonderful work you do ! Awesome !
Wow! You both have amazing talent.
I love your combined efforts and the beautiful churches and chapels that you visit and bring back to life 🥳🎹🎸👏
❤ this is the video that i play for friends and family to whom i want to introduce the wonders of the Maton brothers endeavours.
Looks like you and Billy cleaned up the end of his song. I didn’t hear it until the end of 1966. My mom wouldn’t let me play it at home and I narrowly escaped having the record thrown out….unfortunately, it is again very timely
Wow indeed! Ben, this was without doubt the best of your excellent videos. Billy's rendition of Bob Dylan's song was so good I've had to play it three times already. That organ is absolutely stunning and quite obviously been kept up splendidly!
I'm now seventy-five years young and living on a very tiny pension in the deep woods of Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas. About the only thing I can do now is "pay attention," otherwise I'd happily chip in to support your wonderful efforts. Unfortunately, when I moved here, I had to leave my Conn Artiste organ behind.
🧐🎹 + 🎷
A beautiful melody well done. I first became aware of Highland Cathedral when Hong Kong was handed over to china in 1997, it is reported that it was a favourite of the Last Governor of China China and it was played as he left the Governors House for the last time.
This was totally cool. Good job to both. Keep it simple , boys. Great episode.
Such a moving video.
Thank you for the history of Florence Nightingale and the singing. Bless you both brothers.
Lovely! We visited tSt.Maths in 2018. We were visiting from the U.S. and staying in Romsey.? Spelling. We walked through very soggy fields t get there. Wish you had been there and played for us. Wish you could visit St.Gregory in Seaton. My ancestor was vicar there in early 1600 s. Love your channel. Will do some donating Soon!
WOW! Superb in every way. Bravo and thanks to both of you!
Delightful video, I have a little contribution to add to Florence Nightingale, I trained as a nurse in the Royal Infirmary Edinburgh, the most senior matron, known as the number 10 , Miss Cullen she worn distinctive cap , which was tied under her chin, with lace embroidered finishing. This is only allowed to be worn by a nurse trained at St Thomas hospital in London, who becomes a matron elsewhere. St Thomas’s was the first established hospital in Great Britain by Florence Nightingale.
A truly Great Lady .
Thank you what a wonderful channel I am so lucky to know you.
Köszönöm szépen a sokszínű, gazdag, szívszorító ,és szívet melengető. felemelő "utazást", egy ragyogó napfényes napon! A gyönyörű ősi St. Margaret templom, egyszerű és mégis nagyszerű! Megérintett mert én is Margaret nevet viselem... Antiochiai Szent Margaret-ről keveset tudunk mi katolikusok, de az orthodox egyház megemlékezik róla, és nagy tiszteletnek őrvend. Mi Skóciai Szent Margaret-ről november 16-án, halálának évfordulóján emlékezünk meg. / születésnapja június 10./ Szentként tiszteljük Árpád-házi Szent Margaret-et, akinek emlékhelye Budapesten a Margit-szigeten található. Kedves Ben mindketten nagyon tehetségesek vagytok, és megérdemlitek a maximális, anyagi, és szellemi támogatást, elsősorban az országodban, hiszen kulturális értékeket örökítesz meg, kiváló módon.. Szívesen adományoznék, ha megtehetném, de sajnos már fél éve, beteg rokonaimat látogatom a kórházban. 🙏 A kórházi jelenet, a golyókból készült kereszt, Szent Pál himnusza könnyeket csalt a szemembe..Köszönöm szépen Billy énekét is, bátran kiállt és a dal mélységét átérezve, megrendítóen énekelt. Isten mindkettőtöket gazdagon megáldott tehetséggel. Áldás vagytok az emberiség számára. Az elhunytak emlékének őrzése által, ők életre keltek a néped számára...Kedves Ben! Az a videó kép amint ott állsz a síremlékek között, egy bibliai jelenetre emlékeztetett engem. Jézus sírjánál .- Angyalok hangja: " Miért keresitek a holtak között az élőt? " Nincs itt, feltámadt" Húsvét után az orthodox egyház minden nap hírdeti "Krisztus feltámadt! Valóban él az Úr" Kedves Ben! További szép és áldott felfedező munkát kívánok! A videóid megosztom az ismerőseimmel, remélem egy kis segítséget jelent neked, és a követők számára lelki épülés. Thank you! God bless you! 💥💕🕊🌿🙏🌍 .
I’m delighted to read these words. Thank you so much and yes, it was a very poignant church. Truly grateful. Ben
What an excellent addition to have the soprano saxophone. It has a much different sound than an alto or tenor saxophone and it blends surprisingly nicely with organ strings and diapasons. Excellent as always.