Such elegance and controlled virtuosity that serves only to bring attention to the glory of the music, not the performer! And yet, those of us who knew John Scott's playing can surely vouch for his amazing technical brilliance ... but it was never an end in itself, but a means by which the MUSIC was expressed clearly and powerfully. Seeing and hearing this makes me realize all the more what the world has lost. May he rest in peace!
I listen to John Scott playing this piece often as I do for much of his work. How I love many of those Organ Scholars that have come out of St. John's College and those who had the honor of working with Dr. George Guest. We will all miss John's organ playing and thankfully to modern technology we can enjoy it for years to come. John blessed us with his talent, I only hope that he too has finally met that great organist, J.S. Bach as they share their eternal rest in Heaven.
This is an example of a matured, experienced,talented and disciplined organist of a different class . You are my mentor. Appreciated. Currently learning this.Sang it my choir and love it. Based on Hymn tune. Thank you for sharing.
Splendid, great performance by John Scott. R.I.P. Especially this time using the swelling, volume pedals. What a magnificant musician John Scott to whom we still can enjoy by seeing and hearing in this way on You Tube. Many Thanks !
+P Jo Regarding the swell pedal, the engines were not functioning correctly at that time (long story - now they work correctly). Even with their problems John did a magnificent job. What a genius.
Wow! This is an amazing transcription...in fact, it doesn't sound like a transcription at all! John Scott's playing is stunning and the organ sounds magnificent. What a treat! Thanks.
Mr.Booker Thank you - it was a treat for him to come and record it on the organ about 2 weeks after the organ started playing again for the first time in years.
Said little organ is on 10 inches of wind and 7 inches of wind. Great Trumpet is 5 inch scale. Church ladies can hear said organ across the street. Made mistake of playing Reger At 1 am....hmmmm not good idea. Woke the good Fathers up. Come hear it www.olrbrooklyn.org/organ-recitals-in-new-york-city/johann-vexo/
Something can be arranged - I am thinking about scheduling an open organ console sometime in the next few months. Everything regarding the #pipeorgan will be posted here: facebook.com/kilgen5163
Such elegance and controlled virtuosity that serves only to bring attention to the glory of the music, not the performer! And yet, those of us who knew John Scott's playing can surely vouch for his amazing technical brilliance ... but it was never an end in itself, but a means by which the MUSIC was expressed clearly and powerfully. Seeing and hearing this makes me realize all the more what the world has lost. May he rest in peace!
Such an affirming statement from you , Mark! Yourself, also a great player. Hope all is well for you these days.
Still, without question, one of the finest performances of the Saint Paul ever captured.
Perfect playing. Rest in Peace, John Scott.
Essel Owusu Mensah No words for the loss of this great man.
gerontius34 The same for me.
+gerontius34 as the rector of St Thomas said, I paraphrase - don't even try to figure it out.
One of the best organists and choir trainers of his generation!
RIP John Scott- a musical genius and a father of a dear friend!
How lucky are we to have your recordings- for us and for generations to come..
Thank you
I was very lucky to sing in Wakefield with John accompanying us on the harpsichord while we were still at school. Gone too soon. RIP. x
Gave me chills to listen to this. I am in awe of Bach and John Scott.
I listen to John Scott playing this piece often as I do for much of his work. How I love many of those Organ Scholars that have come out of St. John's College and those who had the honor of working with Dr. George Guest. We will all miss John's organ playing and thankfully to modern technology we can enjoy it for years to come. John blessed us with his talent, I only hope that he too has finally met that great organist, J.S. Bach as they share their eternal rest in Heaven.
RIP, John. Such a talent and messenger of God, gone too sone.
It is awful.
I can not keep from weeping to remember how John and Peter Hopkins left us too soon.
I am left speechless by the news. May he rest in peace.
His funeral is at St Thomas Church this Saturday
Damn, he was really professional, one of the bests. What a tecnique.
Rest in peace.
I just love this performance. I am sure I will listen to it many times without tiring of it!
Thank you. COME HERE THE ORGAN LIVE ! www.olrbrooklyn.org/organ-recitals-in-new-york-city/
This is an example of a matured, experienced,talented and disciplined organist of a different class . You are my mentor. Appreciated. Currently learning this.Sang it my choir and love it. Based on Hymn tune. Thank you for sharing.
Splendid, great performance by John Scott. R.I.P. Especially this time using the swelling, volume pedals. What a magnificant musician John Scott to whom we still can enjoy by seeing and hearing in this way on You Tube. Many Thanks !
+P Jo Regarding the swell pedal, the engines were not functioning correctly at that time (long story - now they work correctly). Even with their problems John did a magnificent job. What a genius.
simply sublime!!! Rest in Peace John Scott
Very nice playing...Brillante...My Favorite Mr. scott!!
Wow! This is an amazing transcription...in fact, it doesn't sound like a transcription at all!
John Scott's playing is stunning and the organ sounds magnificent. What a treat! Thanks.
Mr.Booker Thank you - it was a treat for him to come and record it on the organ about 2 weeks after the organ started playing again for the first time in years.
magnificent
In the aforementioned it is said this is a "..little Organ.." Yet it has a big sound... the pedal board is amazing!
Said little organ is on 10 inches of wind and 7 inches of wind. Great Trumpet is 5 inch scale.
Church ladies can hear said organ across the street. Made mistake of playing Reger At 1 am....hmmmm not good idea. Woke the good Fathers up.
Come hear it www.olrbrooklyn.org/organ-recitals-in-new-york-city/johann-vexo/
RIP John
Magnificent.-
Thanks
Transcription for organ by William Thomas Best.
What do you think this organ transcription? played on a newly restored #pipeorgan
He is very good! I was very honored he did this as a favor. Would you please share it with your friends.
Wonderful!! . . As Kilgen used to say, "Precision Pipes Sing Sweeter Tones"
Thank you the church likes it to.
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I'm hoping to get a chance to hear it in person - I've driven past a couple of times, but never during remotely normal hours
Something can be arranged - I am thinking about scheduling an open organ console sometime in the next few months. Everything regarding the #pipeorgan will be posted here: facebook.com/kilgen5163
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I'd certainly attend if I was in the area.
I'll be posting the recitals soon.
A pity his page-turner did not stand more out-of-shot. Her staggering impassivity is a distraction.
The page turner is his wife who I was very grateful to
Thank you for that comment. I now regret my earlier one.