"A WHITER SHADE OF PALE" - XAVER VARNUS PLAYS HIS OWN CONCERT HALL'S ORGAN WITH JOHNNY LAKE (GUITAR)

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Xaver Varnus

Xaver Varnus

Күн бұрын

I dedicate this recording of "A Whiter Shade of Pale" to the loving memory of life long friend, the legendary Hungarian actress, Mari Törőcsik (1935-2021). Transcription of the 1967 Procol Harum song for organ and guitar, performed by guitarist Johnny Lake and Xaver Varnus on the Casavant Organ in his own concert hall in Brooklyn, Nova Scotia.
•●The Official Video Site of Concert Organist Xaver Varnus●•
Xaver Varnus' first piano teacher was Emma Németh, one of the last pupils of Debussy. He has played virtually every important organ in the world, including those in Bach's Thomaskirche in Leipzig (2014), Berliner Dom (2013), Notre-Dame (1981), Saint-Sulpice (2006) and Saint-Eustache (1996) in Paris, National Shrine in Washington, D.C. (1985), and Canterbury Cathedral (2004), as well as the largest existing instrument in the world, the Wanamaker Organ in Philadelphia (1985). His Quadruple Platinum Disc winning album "From Ravel to Vangelis" (SONY, 2007), is the best-selling organ CD ever. As a Canadian citizen, Xaver Varnus resides in Berlin, and in Brooklyn, Nova Scotia Peninsula, where he opened Varnus Hall in a 19th century church. "Put simply, Varnus is a monster talent, every bit as stimulating and individual as the late Glenn Gould" (The Globe & Mail, Canada's National Newspaper). "He is one of the most influential figure in organ music in the early twenty-first century." (Mark Wigmore, The New Classical FM, Canada).
The Varnus Organ Hall needs your help. We are asking the community's support to restoring and operating Varnus Hall, Canada's only private organ concert venue owned by Xaver Varnus, to provide a worthy home for organists, famous artists and young talent alike, from around the world to perform, and broadcast their concerts online. We are grateful to you if you can help our work with any donations. www.gofundme.c...
Booking & Enquiries:
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@steventyreman3642
@steventyreman3642 4 күн бұрын
Wonderful ,,,,what rendition of an all time great,,,love this ,played at my wedding to my beautiful lady Anna ❤ 😍 ♥ 💕
@eugenegauggel1000
@eugenegauggel1000 11 ай бұрын
I call it "Bach with a beat." Based on J.S.Bach's Air on a G-string. This song inspired me to study the pipe organ in the nearby church.
@user-bw6uu3un9y
@user-bw6uu3un9y 3 жыл бұрын
I never knew a piece of music can communicate a message this clearly. The feeling of old memory, the emotions of missing someone who is dear... Sure was unexpected this piece on my way to work. Perhaps life is unexpected after all, for it is in the hand of God.
@anthonygreen5160
@anthonygreen5160 4 ай бұрын
Awesome. Wish someone would have the ballocks to play that on the organ at my church on a Sunday. (Church of Scotland) Raise a few eyebrows amongst the old dears!
@Railfan6675
@Railfan6675 3 жыл бұрын
Nova Scotia has been blessed with this world famous organist. Welcome. Awesome rendition of Whiter Shade of Pale.
@JohnSmith-uy7sv
@JohnSmith-uy7sv 3 жыл бұрын
They are not playing "amazing Grace."
@brunow.calabria786
@brunow.calabria786 3 жыл бұрын
I was born in 1960, but not in the.US. however I have lived and breathe last echoes of the hippie movement and freedom and those wonderful era of creativity in music and... This is one of these.songs. It's so absurd to see what the world.has turned into. I'm a survivor, and is very painful to hear this song, it makes.me.sad and nostalgic
@DocCrash
@DocCrash 3 жыл бұрын
Know the feeling
@rimmersbryggeri
@rimmersbryggeri 3 жыл бұрын
This song is absurd. That's what makes it good.
@margeryfeit8446
@margeryfeit8446 3 жыл бұрын
Lovely version of the Procol Harum (English group), hit.
@johnmcgarry9519
@johnmcgarry9519 3 жыл бұрын
We mourn with those who mourn. Still a wonder of the shared human experience
@robertstubberud2427
@robertstubberud2427 2 жыл бұрын
And with hope for a better and peaceful world!👏💖🙏
@karolynefekete2498
@karolynefekete2498 2 жыл бұрын
Egy csodálatos Művész egy csodálatos Művésznek...szívből jövö, mélyen megérintő.
@mathewwrightman854
@mathewwrightman854 3 жыл бұрын
Respecfully, who in gods name disliked this?? This was such a beautiful version of a song made for crying. Perfect!
@etienneswart8700
@etienneswart8700 3 жыл бұрын
26 trolls 🥺
@merlecharge6813
@merlecharge6813 3 жыл бұрын
Because it's not rap or grunge or whatever....
@elderrobertv.fullersr.1739
@elderrobertv.fullersr.1739 3 жыл бұрын
So true even with Proco Harum singing it, it's a classic 👍
@randyhull7408
@randyhull7408 3 жыл бұрын
@@josht.1317 In a way I agree with you. At least I would say the guitar should'nt overshadow the sound of the organ, which is without a doubt flawless.
@ramilarteta6514
@ramilarteta6514 3 жыл бұрын
@@josht.1317 Yes indeed, the guitar was awful.
@dorisbubelova8683
@dorisbubelova8683 3 жыл бұрын
It´s so beautiful, it made me cry..
@Patracat
@Patracat Ай бұрын
me too Gina in Australia
@fredwood1490
@fredwood1490 10 ай бұрын
A combination I never would have thought of, his mighty organ and a lowly guitar. We need to thank the third member of this group, the Engineer who shaped the power of the music to bring out the best of each and kept the one from swallowing the other. Awesome music, unforgettable!
@londontoursandevents3714
@londontoursandevents3714 8 ай бұрын
A beautiful substitution of the guitar for Gary Brooker's vocals, the guitar bringing out the full emotion. Great organ playing too. Bravo.
@bwmcelya
@bwmcelya 6 ай бұрын
Procol Harem created a masterpiece. Brings back fond memories. Well played gentlemen.
@Pipendreamer
@Pipendreamer Жыл бұрын
Play on Gentlemen. You are brilliant musicians. May God watch over you.
@OldGuyonaBike
@OldGuyonaBike 3 жыл бұрын
I have passed by that church so many times in my youth... so great to see it's new use. Listening to that made my day.
@paulspalace
@paulspalace Ай бұрын
Way past my bedtime, but keep finding another video that draws me to stay a little longer.
@marikapelyvas7752
@marikapelyvas7752 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful! Brought me peace into this crazy world and assured me that I’m not alone. Thank you!
@etienneswart8700
@etienneswart8700 3 жыл бұрын
You are not alone 🇿🇦🥺
@seniletravel7171
@seniletravel7171 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, what a beautiful, well said comment. I grew-up in the 60's and this, above all other songs of that era, speaks directly to my heart.
@mariaburik6164
@mariaburik6164 2 жыл бұрын
This song is one of my favourit ones. It was interpreted by Annie Lenox too. Wonderful! Thank you!
@domenicocogo6809
@domenicocogo6809 2 жыл бұрын
musica, contemplazione, preghiera, felicità! Grazie e complimenti
@michaelodonnell6078
@michaelodonnell6078 2 жыл бұрын
This performance of a whiter shade of pale is superbly played, and is like a hymn of true beauty. Powerful.
@stevecollier4741
@stevecollier4741 4 ай бұрын
I've always loved this song and this version is totally mesmerising beautifully played lads
@ritaarendt7327
@ritaarendt7327 3 жыл бұрын
UNVERGÄNGLICHE MUSIK ! ES VERZAUBERT UND LÄSST TRÄUMEN VON EINER WUNDERBAREN FRIEDLICHEN WELT !
@Mike--WA7QZR
@Mike--WA7QZR Ай бұрын
Xaver, how blessed you are to have your own pipe organ. Words fail me.
@pmishke
@pmishke 10 ай бұрын
I always loved this song from the moment it came out way back in 1967. It’s one of those tunes that just makes you feel good every time I hear it. This is a wonderful version and so glad I found it. Thank You both !!!!!!
@user-eo5oy6lx5j
@user-eo5oy6lx5j 10 ай бұрын
this is the most beautiful version of the song I have ever heard
@susanbrown822
@susanbrown822 8 күн бұрын
Beautiful!! Great way to highlight the freedom you have to play what you choose in your beautiful new church/concert venue, the excellent sound quality and beauty of the property, with adjacent body of water. An organist's paradise. Bravo!!
@nyulassybeatrix1948
@nyulassybeatrix1948 3 жыл бұрын
A "Sápadtabb árnyalatú" felvételt az egész életen át tartó barát, a legendás magyar színésznő, Törőcsik Mari (1935-2021) szeretetteljes emlékének szentelem. Az 1967-es Procol Harum orgona és gitár dalának átirata Johnny Lake gitáros és Xaver Varnus előadásában a Casavant Organon, saját koncerttermében, Brooklynban, Új-Skóciában. A szám eredeti címe : A halványabbnál is fehérebb árnyalat. Kislányként ez volt a kedvenc számom :(
@joanneuhlman4249
@joanneuhlman4249 3 жыл бұрын
A long time favorite of mine! Wonderful tribute! Beautifully played!
@berylwhite2983
@berylwhite2983 5 ай бұрын
May she rest in peace and never be forgotten! This beautiful piece will help!
@davidherman29
@davidherman29 3 жыл бұрын
I just wanted you guys to play for ever, I absolutely love this tune, when I first heard as a child back in the early 70s it has stuck in a very special part of my mind. This performance is outstanding, wish I could give you a million likes. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
@marcogardois3678
@marcogardois3678 2 жыл бұрын
I just wanted you guys to play forever
@SternDrive
@SternDrive Жыл бұрын
@@marcogardois3678 You seem to have stolen my name! What's with that? i did NOT say the above! Are you a troll, or did the computer glitch?
@simontay4851
@simontay4851 3 жыл бұрын
Im a grown man of 37 and this made me cry. It reminds me of the scene from the film The boat that rocked, where it is sinking with records floating
@mariaszekely1668
@mariaszekely1668 3 жыл бұрын
Simply wonderful!
@empressoftheknownuniverse
@empressoftheknownuniverse 3 жыл бұрын
Entrancing, hauntingly beautiful. Thank you. 😓
@mattevans5812
@mattevans5812 Жыл бұрын
beautiful. tears and chills. I need less of social media and more of this
@martenskamiz3318
@martenskamiz3318 5 ай бұрын
Panowie... Genialne wykonanie..absolutny the best i sztos w internecie❤❤❤❤❤ pozdrawiam serdecznie z pięknej i niepodległej Polski...❤❤❤❤🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱👍👍👍👍 Cóż za ciarki i emocje...jesteście najlepsi❤ Dziekuje ....
@ddomotor66
@ddomotor66 2 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful rendition Gary Brooker R.I.P.
@hughcrosby5705
@hughcrosby5705 3 жыл бұрын
What a treat and to think this beautiful concert hall is only a few miles away from my home. Looking forward to attending a live concert. Great job guys and thankyou.
@jphilology7357
@jphilology7357 3 жыл бұрын
Xaver Varnus is my favorite organist of all time, since first listening to his work many years ago. Thank you!
@robertk6ha
@robertk6ha 3 жыл бұрын
That was wonderful, played at the right tempo. Always been a favorite when done right. Amazing
@organgoesheavy
@organgoesheavy 3 жыл бұрын
I love it, the impact of this performance is incredible. The guitar stays calm with the main theme, but the organ is full of emotion😍
@Anna-yq2vg
@Anna-yq2vg 3 жыл бұрын
Non immaginavo......felice di aver ascoltato, grazie
@zoltanneszabo2717
@zoltanneszabo2717 3 жыл бұрын
Törőcsik Mari most is él és mosolyog, ne feledje, most is mosolyog, Onnét is mosolyog Önre és szereti!!! Csurog a könnyem.
@zsoszabo7188
@zsoszabo7188 Жыл бұрын
Nem biztos, hogy rá mosolyog. Ő sosem hagyta volna el a hazáját.
@archiesbaby3181
@archiesbaby3181 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely heavenly! Thank you!
@JohnSmith-uy7sv
@JohnSmith-uy7sv 3 жыл бұрын
No, "Amazing Grace" is.
@philipdagley9547
@philipdagley9547 3 жыл бұрын
Two great talents . glad to have you both here in our community . Enjoyed very much. thank you.
@andreagregor8203
@andreagregor8203 Жыл бұрын
Izgalmas a gitár és orgonajáték ! Nagyon klassz ! Köszönöm !!!!!!❤
@chrissiewilken41
@chrissiewilken41 Ай бұрын
EXCELLENT Performance!
@organblower
@organblower 3 жыл бұрын
In 1968 I spotted a beautiful man on the other side of the dance floor of a smokey club. The DJ started to play this song and a moment later we were dancing. He is my husband now. This song has always evoked an emotional response from both of us. When we hear it on the radio a mischievous smile blossoms on our faces along with a twinkle in our eyes. I learned BWV 1068 a couple of years earlier. Registration imitates a B3 except for lack of key clicks and a Leslie spinning up. The resultant 32' is a nice touch. rainbow
@1972scenic
@1972scenic Жыл бұрын
❤❤❤Greteengs from Poland.
@organblower
@organblower Жыл бұрын
@@1972scenic thank you!
@gasoranm.8449
@gasoranm.8449 Жыл бұрын
September 2023 😊
@Longtack55
@Longtack55 8 ай бұрын
That is a beautiful love story, and on that criterion alone you chose well. Whiter Shade can do that... Listen to Varnus playing Purcell's "Cold."
@thomasmartin7425
@thomasmartin7425 8 ай бұрын
Organ blower? Bawahahaha! You have a great sense of humor too!
@JDon280Z
@JDon280Z 2 жыл бұрын
I could listen to this song over and over and over. One of the most Beautiful songs ever written. Excellent Job. Thank You.
@martasimon5820
@martasimon5820 3 жыл бұрын
Szuper zenei együttes Ügyesek kedvesek és aranyosak vagytok Öszintén gratulálok
@parkinsonalzheimer
@parkinsonalzheimer 3 жыл бұрын
The best song ever , wonderful rendition
@mihalynemelkvi6519
@mihalynemelkvi6519 3 жыл бұрын
Csodálatos, és mélyen megható. 😢 Köszönöm!
@harleycharley8323
@harleycharley8323 8 ай бұрын
Well done…a classical rendition…both artists add their emotions and create a lovely atmosphere.
@scottnyc6572
@scottnyc6572 3 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite songs.Great job with both organ and guitar!!Thank You!!
@user-ib9zm5kf3m
@user-ib9zm5kf3m 3 жыл бұрын
Xaver Varnus bravo good luck. Благодарю вас за исполнение прекрасной композиции удачи вам и вашим близким и здоровья.
@fjpepin3047
@fjpepin3047 3 жыл бұрын
Varnus lets the organ sing. Splendid!
@merlecharge6813
@merlecharge6813 3 жыл бұрын
Aaahhh easy listening just beautiful 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧👍👍👍👍👍
@MgrMJ
@MgrMJ 3 жыл бұрын
Listened to it during my first cup of coffee of the day. I didn't finish even my cup, best start up is music I can tell you. Thank you Xaver!
@pauljonkman6368
@pauljonkman6368 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Both of You very much . This performance of a nostalgic piece touched my soul.
@Marjorie-yt7pb
@Marjorie-yt7pb 3 ай бұрын
❤incredible . Many Thanks !
@chas0353
@chas0353 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely emotionally moving and just beautiful version of this classic song . Take care and love goes to you all. Charles from Sydney, Australia
@chasea.williams6025
@chasea.williams6025 3 жыл бұрын
I play this all the time. Love it!
@chas0353
@chas0353 3 жыл бұрын
Just a beautiful peaceful place. Love to all all
@user-df2cz7yh2x
@user-df2cz7yh2x 3 жыл бұрын
Очень красивая и проницающая музыка, спасибо большое за удовольствие!
@s1nd3r3llee
@s1nd3r3llee 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful! Will listen and watch it again! Thank you. Made my evening much nicer, here in the southeastern US.
@user-qh1jv7ub9y
@user-qh1jv7ub9y 3 жыл бұрын
Добрый вам вечер Уважаемый Автор этого замечательного видео спасибо вам огромное за это прекрасное видео и дай вам бог крепкого здоровья счастья и успехов с Уважением К вам Катя Ушакова!!!!😍😍😍😍😍
@carlosc.garzajr.9699
@carlosc.garzajr.9699 10 ай бұрын
Bless all the who are in a better place than, we are. Some way may we meet again. ❤
@margitkovacs6637
@margitkovacs6637 3 жыл бұрын
Sono rimasta seduta per ascoltarla..la sua musica entra nel cuore 💖
@margeryfeit8446
@margeryfeit8446 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful version, I hope Procol Harum has heard it.
3 жыл бұрын
SUPER!!!
@adriennebeecker5000
@adriennebeecker5000 3 жыл бұрын
An beautiful combination for an exceptional piece of subtle music. Very well suited.for the organ which it was originally composed for, I think. Keep your excellent music coming Xaver Varnus on your Cassavante. You are a GENIUS!!
@TheMagnitudo
@TheMagnitudo 3 жыл бұрын
absolutely stunning interpretation ❣️
@christianodelamarta9553
@christianodelamarta9553 Жыл бұрын
Uau! Maravilhoso! Incrível! Fantástico! Simplesmente lindo!
@barryfrazer4304
@barryfrazer4304 Жыл бұрын
I have adored this song since its release when I was 9 years old. I stumbled into this version when listening to Gert Van Hoef, and this has simply left me stunned! Amazing understanding of the piece. Best wishes to you all from Northern Ireland.
@ernosoltesz8501
@ernosoltesz8501 3 жыл бұрын
Marvelous and beautiful crosstalk. "Fehérebb mint a sápadtság."
@davedyson4730
@davedyson4730 3 жыл бұрын
Just a few seconds in I can honestly say how beautiful and moving you both played this piece. Thank you.
@samuelhelmlinger9588
@samuelhelmlinger9588 3 жыл бұрын
Magnifique , merci
@randyhull7408
@randyhull7408 3 жыл бұрын
I do believe that this is my favorite piece of music. It is hard to describe the feelings that come over me while listening to this.
@debsg2024
@debsg2024 2 жыл бұрын
Um dos mais bonitos arranjos que já ouvi desta linda música. Parabéns! Tocaram maravilhosamente bem. 🙌🙌🙌🙌👏👏👏👏👏❤️🥰
@eugenegauggel1000
@eugenegauggel1000 11 ай бұрын
This tune was the theme song for Radio Monte Carlo in 1967 when I| went there to see the F1 Grand Prix race. Procul Harem which was a strain of cat.
@ssippishark
@ssippishark 3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic!
@elderrobertv.fullersr.1739
@elderrobertv.fullersr.1739 3 жыл бұрын
WOW!!!! One of my favorite pieces played on the Hammond, but first time on the Pipe Organ!!! Excellent 👍🎼🎵🎶🎹🎹🎹 The sound of flowing waters are very soothing and relaxing. Thank you!
@garlandbrooks2630
@garlandbrooks2630 3 жыл бұрын
A beautiful match between the registration chosen for the organ and the quality of the guitar's sound....
@martasimon5820
@martasimon5820 3 жыл бұрын
Köszönöm megtisztelő kedves figyelmességedet nagyon szép hangversenyt tettél föl ma reggel
@anthonygreen5160
@anthonygreen5160 Ай бұрын
Beautiful version of it.
@lam4704
@lam4704 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful!!!💝
@wernerfeil7900
@wernerfeil7900 Жыл бұрын
Das geht so richtig durch und durch. Herrlich. Vielen Dank.
@monikaberkes4911
@monikaberkes4911 3 жыл бұрын
Csodálatos ès felemelő volt! Köszönöm az èlmènyt! 💕
@lesleyel-banawy1685
@lesleyel-banawy1685 Жыл бұрын
This has always been my favourite song since I was 16 years old and I am now 70 I absolutely love it….I must admit I adore this version and think it most beautiful. It is a song that I have considered being used for my own funeral and now I have heard this version I have taken the details, Simply beautiful.
@Frankincensedjb123
@Frankincensedjb123 Жыл бұрын
Yeah, brah. Encore! Encore!
@frzbtt168
@frzbtt168 3 жыл бұрын
Great performance. Thanks!
@su-anemerald
@su-anemerald 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful. 😍
@amangogna68
@amangogna68 3 жыл бұрын
Great music with your fantastic playing and beautiful video !
@ronmontgomery3622
@ronmontgomery3622 2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful...!
@zsuzsaherbst
@zsuzsaherbst 3 жыл бұрын
Köszönet, Xavér, nagyon megsirattam, Méltó búcsú, a szeretett Baráttól :-(
@detlevpomp
@detlevpomp Жыл бұрын
Großartig! Ein Meilenstein der Musikgeschichte, wunderschön und sentimental.👍👍🎹🎸🎶🎵👏👏🌅
@jamesparker6017
@jamesparker6017 2 жыл бұрын
Coral Gables Florida 🌴🇺🇸 USA Very nice arrangement of a great song. 👍 Beautiful countryside also. 🏄
@martasimon5820
@martasimon5820 3 жыл бұрын
Ahány fellépést töltessz fől a KZbinre mindegyik játokodba benne van kedves szerető szived Tudod jól hogy mindig őszintén megirom a véleményem Kedves Xavér Tisztelettel vagyok feléd mert Aranyos vagy
@manoscott2012
@manoscott2012 3 жыл бұрын
Deeply moving. A beautiful tribute.
@brunomattarello8991
@brunomattarello8991 3 жыл бұрын
Melodia affascinante ,conciliante il raccoglimento e la meditazione.Ottimo abbinamento organo-chitarra.
@barcelobrin6656
@barcelobrin6656 3 жыл бұрын
Merveilleux ! ça rappelle bien des souvenirs de jeunesse. Merci pour ce bon moment.
@johnmcgarry9519
@johnmcgarry9519 3 жыл бұрын
Maestro: what an unexpected and wonderful surprise. Thank you again for such heighten language.
@mariapruner3133
@mariapruner3133 2 жыл бұрын
Pure serenity - serenité pure Très tres beau Merci Xaver Varnus - my favourite organist. Impressive!
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