An Organist’s BEST KEPT SECRET!

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[@nathanhayward2466]

Hi Ben, I'm a jazz pianist and Christian songwriter from Cambridgeshire. Just wanted to say that I'm absolutely loving your channel!! Please keep the videos coming. They are a real blessing. God bless.

[@fredericklucies8440]

Hello Ben. I have watched the vast majority of your videos. I'm now 76 (after open heart surgery) but I was an organist for most of 50 years. My faith has evaporated - too much reading - I also played the harp for 35 years. Haven't touched an organ for several years. I enjoy your work immensely and try not to miss a single episode. Seeing what I have seen makes me wish I lived in England! As soon as my SSI check arrives, I'll donate.

[@masielamothe3641]

as a completely blind individual, I am amazed at how you describe things. Keep it up! I hope to be an aspiring organist, even if I'm completely blind. My disability will not stop me. Well done, and keep up the great, fantastic work! Sincerely, Masie from Canada.

[@michaellasfetto5810]

I teach elementary school music by day and direct a community band. Playing organ is something I did for fun here and there since college, but two years ago I discovered that my music history instructor had moved to my neighborhood (over 100 miles from my university) and was the organist at my local Episcopal church. Now in my mid-30s, I have become the organ scholar at the church. He and I have talked about how we wish that the diocese would hire some a couple of musicians to play for churches that are too small to afford their own regular organists and cantors to play for Eucharist. You’re inspiring me to reach out to some of the smaller parishes in my diocese and see if they would like me to play for them over the summer.

[@waightkl]

They say music is food for the soul. Your videos make a full meal for the soul with your commentary, and obvious love, of beautiful old churches and the extra course provided by your explanation and knowledge of the instruments. It's been a lifelong regret that I never learnt to play a church organ properly although I once did have a number of practice sessions at our local Anglican church, St. Michael's here in Highworth NE Wiltshire. You're doing something amazing Ben, thank you.

[@buddhabro.9130]

Blessed Assurance was one of my mother's favorite hymns, I can remember her singing it long after her passing. The Salisbury organist has been my new Sunday habit as well. keep the videos coming. Blessed Be. 😊🙏

[@josemanuellopez7490]

Hello Ben, my name is José Manuel and I am writing to you from Barcelona. I am a Catholic Christian and a fan of organ and harmonium music. I really like your videos and your culture and country. A hug!

[@kengeneer4555]

Super Thanks! My wife and I have been a part of preserving and extending a Casavant Frères 2-manual organ living in a very bright sounding Lutheran church in Glen Rock, New Jersey USA. We thoroughly enjoy your episodes and wish you continued success!

[@mikesoule1352]

I've been working on a harp transcription of Daquin's "La Cuckoo" for a while now. Thank you for playing it. I've only heard it on a harp recording, never on an organ, and it's just charming! 🎶🥰🎵🎶

[@noelbolingbroke-kent3009]

Glad to hear that Billy is back next week as the sound of the classical guitar and the pipe organ together is enchanting. Ben’s channel has really taken off since Billy became involved with 95,000 views in just two weeks. The Beatles got together when they were younger than Billy. Could the Maton Brothers too become world famous?

[@marktremblay4172]

Sundays with the Salisbury Organist it’s becoming a weekly event at our house.

[@alanstewart1596]

Ben, you have discovered the joy of life in your music and self expression. Thanks for sharing it with all of us.

[@TheJojo01902]

Among the many things I appreciate and enjoy in your videos is the scholarship with which you bless us. Thank you, Ben, for including bits of history for hymns, churches, and so much more.

[@colonelfire6404]

Once again I love seeing these old churches and the old organs they have.

[@richardrye7200]

Thank you for posting a beautiful and inspiring video! I pray that such churches, organs, and organists never disappear!

[@KenG557]

Ben, you and Billy are truly the magical Matons. Your music and presentation is on a higher level. I think the King should knight you both! 👍🙏

[@tabytha.stryker]

I enjoy your brother's playing, but I must admit I like it when you go solo even better... there's something about you being alone in those quiet churches... the feel is different... it's like it's more intimate, like you're sharing something special with your viewer... plus I'm very introverted and having your brother there makes it feel like a crowd forming 😹

[@billmeeker774]

I can't speak for other viewers but I like the beard Ben.

[@lizwilliams14]

Ben - this is a lovely episode. I can’t get over how beautifully both these churches have been renovated. It’s almost tempting me to come home for a holiday and see them in person. But when I remember all those crowds involved in the journey, I think I can be satisfied with your offerings. No crowds and your lovely organ playing as well.

[@paulhall170]

Ah, Ben, I'm sure I speak for many who've spent all their lives in church, and in the service of the Lord, in saying how much of a balm for the soul your videos have become! From way over here in sunny Australia, I still wish I could be in England and see these precious old churches and hear their walls ring with your tender, sensitive playing. You should organise for your followers to go with you when you film; I bet it's even more fun live than it is watching you on KZbin. God bless, you Pied Piper of the organ!!!