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.
@LawrenceFell-h3n5 ай бұрын
Yes indeed Ben, thanks. Remember God bless.
@marktremblay41727 ай бұрын
Sundays with the Salisbury Organist it’s becoming a weekly event at our house. Keep up the great work..
@masielamothe36417 ай бұрын
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.
@kesmarn7 ай бұрын
Wishing you all the best!
@federicoprice26877 ай бұрын
Hi Masie from Canada, wishing you all the very best for your ambition! Greetings from UK 😊
@nevermindthees7 ай бұрын
❤❤
@Csharpflat57 ай бұрын
Amazing keep it up best wishes Dave.
@Quince8287 ай бұрын
I do hope you carry on with your organ studies. When I went on holiday a blind organist would fill in for me on Sunday mornings. He had a braille hymn book and could play whatever was required. On Saturday nights he played pop music in a hotel bar. If he knew I had popped in he would work in a bit of Anglican chant in my honour!
@kengeneer45557 ай бұрын
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!
@fredericklucies84407 ай бұрын
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.
@SalisburyOrganist7 ай бұрын
Wonderful- and thank you!
@dennisbarnes84477 ай бұрын
Watching from Newfoundland Canada... loving your channel. Just today I was wondering how to turn the pages on an iPad... mystery solved.
@ventusborealis24147 ай бұрын
Reading can be also a curse, many christians don't realise how it's the same thing than wrong company, and conversations with toxic people. If you want to become a faithful and stay as faithful, you must do things that brings you nearer to Lord not away from the Lord. Reading false teachings that criticize the Bible or misleading interpretation, herecy and so on what we nowadays hear in almost every church, cause harm to our faith. That's why it's good to do how jewish do, they read the Holy Scriptures in faith by honoring Adonai Eloheinu and keeping all the mitzvot.
@ashleyhoward89267 ай бұрын
@@ventusborealis2414 From the man who put the bore into Borealis.
@michaelpenyard71297 ай бұрын
@@ventusborealis2414 I'm sorry, but I can't let that just pass without comment. If you can only defend your 'faith' by not allowing any discussion, reading, or open debate about it, then you aren't going to win anyone over to your 'belief'. Me for one.
@alanstewart15967 ай бұрын
Ben, you have discovered the joy of life in your music and self expression. Thanks for sharing it with all of us.
@josemanuellopez74907 ай бұрын
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!
@michaellasfetto58107 ай бұрын
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.
@marilynbridges86977 ай бұрын
Wonderful! Thank you for your willingness to serve!
@brianthesnail3815Ай бұрын
I read your post and just had to reply. I think its a lovely idea to volunteer to help other small churches. I hope it worked. I used to be a bell ringer here in England and often got asked to ring bells at a wedding or a Remembrance Day service in small village churches to make up a small band of 6 playing simple 'call changes' with local beginners. I can't do it now as I have some nerve damage but I assure you that everyone in the churches you play at will be incredibly grateful.
@KenG5577 ай бұрын
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! 👍🙏
@colonelfire64047 ай бұрын
Once again I love seeing these old churches and the old organs they have.
@waightkl7 ай бұрын
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.
@TheJojo019027 ай бұрын
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.
@tabytha.stryker7 ай бұрын
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 😹
@welchbrenda17 ай бұрын
My thoughts exactly, and so well put.
@carladean61177 ай бұрын
When I was very young my pipe dream, excuse the pun, was to play a beautiful church organ. A friend from choir was also an organist and they let me play one night at their church. We played part of Widor's Toccata together. What a thrill, I'll *never* forget it 😁
@coreygrua32717 ай бұрын
The best episode so far, in my opinion. I’ve loved old places of worship for years. Now I understand and appreciate them even more. I’ve been around organs all my life, but like churches, I appreciate and understand more because of this fine channel.
@noelbolingbroke-kent30097 ай бұрын
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?
@colinnaylor79157 ай бұрын
My Grandmother used to sing hymns whilst carrying out her housework tasks in the home. Blessed Assurance was on her repertoire. Thank you Ben.
@betht607 ай бұрын
Blessed Assurance was a hymn my mother loved. Whenever we sing it in church, it reminds me of her, sitting at the piano and singing in her lovely alto voice ❤
@joschmoyo45327 ай бұрын
It's the Anonymous craftsman that often proves the best. It is however a little known tradition that every Organ builder on the shop floor reserves the right to sign his name on any work that comes off his bench, regardless of who he works for. I was asked to remove my signature on my work for a maker. I refused and handed in my notice there and then. What the business owner did not know was I signed it in a few places he did not know about. The last laugh was mine. Every good craftsman knows his work is his signature. Something no egotistical employer can steal from him. This Organ demonstrates the point very well. Thanks Ben for another marvellous production. Looking forward to many more. Respect.
@masielamothe36417 ай бұрын
Perfectly said! Thank you!
@Quince8287 ай бұрын
I don’t know if this is a tradition or an urban legend but when I had my teaching studio next to the piano shop I was told that every Steinway that came in for a rebuild was signed on the underside of the soundboard by the technician who worked on it.
@joschmoyo45327 ай бұрын
@@Quince828 It is a tradition for a simple reason. A COMPETANT craftsman is proud of his or her work and has a right to take credit where credit is due. All to often that credit is stolen by unscrupulous middle men, managers and business owners. When Lawyers bought out Steinway in America they sacked all their craftsmen and replaced them with cheap unskilled labour from the Philippines. THAT is why Steinway is now a garbage piano. It takes great skill and experience to rebuild musical instruments. You can't fake it without destroying the instrument. Same with Pipe Organs. Many superb instruments have been raped by hacks. This is why old makers hid multiple signatures, to stop their work and credit being stolen by other makers, auction houses and hustlers. A great musical instrument is a sacred thing. It's spiritual power is beyond price.
@joschmoyo45327 ай бұрын
I had to watch this video three time's because it is a very very interesting Church. If you look closely you will notice all the window's are golden rectangles in proportion. Either vertically or horizontally. Whoever designed this Church was paying homage to the golden proportion. By the looks of it, the Pitch of the roof is 51 degrees. The four panels above the Organ keyboard are also Golden rectangles. Proportion and balance are vital keys to a good sounding instrument. The sonority of that glorious 8ft Diapason is the sound of spring. Warm and bright with no hint of dissonance. The excellent acoustic is also the result of using good proportions. Having spent so much of my life studying the works of great master's of their craft, I know only one thing. You never stop learning in this trade. One day I will make a pilgrimage to this Church and pay homage to all those who dedicated their heart's and minds to the greatest Architect of them all. A big thank you to the friends of friendless church's. A great service in a great cause.
@areareare99537 ай бұрын
My lever harp is signed by everyone who touched the thing. It's cool, because to me that shows real humans are behind it, not some CNC machine IKEA thing.
@billmeeker7747 ай бұрын
I can't speak for other viewers but I like the beard Ben.
@SalisburyOrganist7 ай бұрын
Thanks, it’s been a voyage of discovery
@paulhall1707 ай бұрын
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!!!
@richardrye72007 ай бұрын
Thank you for posting a beautiful and inspiring video! I pray that such churches, organs, and organists never disappear!
@marekeos7 ай бұрын
Your videos have very high quality production value, you have a natural ability to present well, you're well spoken, cinematography is spot on, the sound is good and all done on a fraction of a budget of what the alphabet networks would budget millions of dollars for. Well done Ben! This is what KZbin was made for! But I'll be reporting you to the cops for driving on the wrong side of the road!
@riccardo500017 ай бұрын
I'm sure that this church and most of the churches you visit would be delighted to have an organist of your skill and talent to play their services, which is probably very rare in thse obscure locations.
@marshaprice82267 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for playing “Blessed Assurance” by Fanny Crosby! This has been one of my favorite hymns for well over 60 years, as have been other hymns by Fanny Crosby. Thanks also for bringing us to visit this lovely chapel and organ and for filling it with the beauty of your playing!
@buddhabro.91307 ай бұрын
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. 😊🙏
@lizwilliams147 ай бұрын
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. Friends of Friendless Churches have a KZbin channel. It has photos of St Mary’s, Long Crichel, during their work. Liz ❤
@simonhattrell53217 ай бұрын
Once more an entrancing visit to a wonderfully restored church and some beautiful pieces on a magnificent organ. Thank you Ben. Definitely one of the high points of my week when I see a new video.
@timdaugherty59217 ай бұрын
Love the handsome beard!!!
@Quince8287 ай бұрын
That F major was the first organ piece I learned when I began lessons in my early teens. I was so nervous I didn’t dare touch anything! My teacher allowed me to use the open diapason on the swell and the four foot. Thus the love affair with the organ began and the temptation to fool around with all the sounds and power of a three manual Casavant was avoided. Sadly that instrument was lost to a fire last year. Thanks for bringing back memories of long ago and a good and kind teacher.
@northernpoints7 ай бұрын
We look forward to your videos each week. The careful planning and enthusiasm that go into each is apparent, and it's fascinating to see how this project is developing. Many thanks.
@panplayer7 ай бұрын
I’m an orchestral percussionist, who also plays steel pan. I’ve been able to use an old standard ipad for reading charts on pan. But I haven’t been able to bring myself to commit to usage in an orchestral setting.
@annenewton54037 ай бұрын
We are all waiting for the twitch🤣 another great video Ben, beautifully put together. Thank you.
@philgoldsney59517 ай бұрын
Hello From Canada! This channel keeps me coming back to the nation of my family heritage. God Bless!
@dolvaran7 ай бұрын
Lovely to hear some good old Rowland Pritchard - one of my very favourite hymn composers
@VanessaHamshere7 ай бұрын
My congregation love that Bach F major when I play it. I'm still getting used to twitching through pages on ForScore, though I don't like to do it when I'm on the piano and can be seen!
@EurynJones7 ай бұрын
Thanks
@mungmungie7 ай бұрын
I always enjoy the little bit of a culture that I don't have much contact with. Your videos document aspects of community that are fading in the present but still very much alive in the minds of those who research it or who have lived it. Your work provides an access to a world I would have difficulty doing justice to in words alone.
@andrewloose34197 ай бұрын
Ben: I’ve used an iPad Pro at home for a few months now with forScore and face twitches to turn the pages! Great! Works well. But, to my horror, I was playing a pipe organ for a service (I’m normally doing the preaching) and in the first hymn I began, as I always do, singing along with the music. The pages started flipping forward and back as my mouth moved! Had to stop singing and then turn off face gestures for the rest of the service. 😧
@annetaylor78347 ай бұрын
Loved this video, Ben. What a beautiful place. The fact that there is such an organization as The Friends of Friendless Churche gives me great joy.
@johnbowman73894 ай бұрын
What a beautiful sounding organ. It seems the acoustic adds to the sound.... quite stunning.!!
@seriouslyreally54133 ай бұрын
Ben! Now you've (temporarily) added a distraction to my daily repose by revealing your page turning secret😂 ! For now, I cannot close my eyes and just listen to your peaceful music and quiet narratives as I'm finding myself watching for your page turns ☺️. As a new subscriber, I very much enjoy your videos and watch them in no particular order. Your love and appreciation for the venerable history of the ubiquitous village church had me at first curious. But now I'm a weekly convert and monthly supporter as I embrace their contemplative value in my daily walk. Thank you.
@rondaddydo7 ай бұрын
My wife, a violinist, has used ForScore for years! We absolutely love your videos, your music, and the beautiful places you visit! Thank you!
@joschmoyo45327 ай бұрын
That's a very pleasant bright sounding 8ft Diapason. Very nice.
@jofido7 ай бұрын
Love these videos. Great work writing, editing, filming, researching and,of course, impeccably performing. Well done.
@agnestomka82407 ай бұрын
Thanks so much it is such a joy to find this channel. I am a great fun of the friendless churches
@elizabethhonaker48557 ай бұрын
I LOVE listening to you on Sunday afternoons -- and I LOVE Fanny Crosby! Thank you! I also have to laugh at your iPad "secret." My husband (53 years ago, my boyfriend!) used to note that I stuck out my tongue when I was especially concentrating at my music (Beethoven brought out the WORST in me!). I am not aware of doing it any more -- thank goodness -- but who would have thought that a similar habit might be used to turn those "dread" pages!!
@giuseppechaizetti79907 ай бұрын
Great work!
@fotoralf7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. For those of us, like me, who are getting old and forgetful, you might want to insert a quick reminder to 'like' your videos. I keep forgetting to do so.
@doreen.linder7 ай бұрын
I can relate. I use the iPad every Sunday morning when I sing. Saves me from having to turn pages and find music. Thank you so much for your beautiful music!
@JCF0723447 ай бұрын
Thanks from an old organist in the US. Loved visiting the little country churches with their long histories. This one isn't that old. And the organ seems to be in tune. Good.
@johnsomers82697 ай бұрын
What a lovely setting and organ. The organist is rather magnificent as well!
@cloviarice15937 ай бұрын
What a beautiful place! And the music just wonderful!! Thank you so much. ❤
@billymeyer997 ай бұрын
Wow it is all in the twitch. Amazing!
@jeremystanden28127 ай бұрын
You are the most extraordinary man, Ben. Absolutely brilliant. My Sister watches these videos in France would you believe. Grateful thanks to you as ever.
@SalisburyOrganist7 ай бұрын
You’re welcome :)
@leviross15505 ай бұрын
Thanks Ben that was a pleasure to hear. A perfect organ for the tune.
@chrisevanz7 ай бұрын
Already a big fan, Ben. Thanks for this episode. I have so many happy childhood memories of tiny Welsh chapels with clunky, wheezing organs.
@NateKruse7 ай бұрын
Thanks for showing how you use the iPad. I’ve been practicing with ForScore this week and will try using my iPad during mass for the first time tomorrow.
@cjcoffman86827 ай бұрын
Greetings from USA…Have enjoyed this episode from this lovely chapel. What a good use of technology to play this organ! I look forward future episodes from your channel👏
@nancyfalciani54997 ай бұрын
Hi Ben-First I have to say I am learning so much from your programs ! I am so impressed with the work that the Friends of Friendless churches is doing! I am in the US but have a deep love of Great Britain, her history, architecture and people (including my own family) and am grateful that there is a group of wonderful people who value and care for these churches! I also would love to hear your musical learning journey. The Bach Miniature Prelude in F Major that you learned as your first piece on the organ seemed very complex for a beginner! Please tell us more of your story!
@PianoWanderings7 ай бұрын
I would love to see your repertoire list. I love the pieces you choose to play.
@Pymmusic7 ай бұрын
Very clever. Bravo! and Thanks for the idea and for the beautiful video about this very good organ!
@FrankVelasco-p4b7 ай бұрын
Thank you, Ben, for including in this video your excellent rendition of Blessed Assurance, such a jewel in Christian hymnody. Here are 2 quotes by Fanny Crosby herself: “I could not have written thousands of hymns if I had been hindered by the distractions of seeing all of the beautiful objects that would have been presented to my notice.” “If I had a choice, I would still choose to remain blind... for when I die, the first face I will ever see will be the face of my blessed Saviour.”
@jaimeburke45927 ай бұрын
Thanks, I’m becoming hooked to your work! So far I’ve enjoyed it very much! 😊 ❤
@chrisburn71787 ай бұрын
Wonderful video and a sweet organ. If anyone is interested why Ben had the Gamba pulled as well as the Voix Celeste for the piece by von Paradis, the Celeste is tuned sightly higher on purpose so that when used with the Gamba (it's not really usable without) the beat frequency gives that wonderful shimmery sound.
@Gg-jq7ht5 ай бұрын
Thank you for a very informative tour of this beautiful instrument. This particular church recalls American fire houses of the 1900s.
@AnthonyJP7 ай бұрын
I find your videos refreshingly different and engaging. It's part of my weekly routine to watch out for your next one.
@colingeorgeh7 ай бұрын
I love the history storytelling and the music. Your videos are excellent. I did subscribe. You popped up on KZbin recommendations today. I plan on watching further videos. Thanks.
@SalisburyOrganist7 ай бұрын
Welcome aboard!
@jeaninerumble65034 ай бұрын
Delightful as always! Thank you!
@mikesoule13527 ай бұрын
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! 🎶🥰🎵🎶
@aleksandarjovcic7 ай бұрын
Love this video Ben, please take a trip up to Scotland when you can there are too many brilliant churches and organs here which aren’t being used to the standard that they deserve.
@ab48057 ай бұрын
Make a donation to help him make such a voyage and offer him your assistance in any way, shape or form. It is a lot of work doing those gem of video. It would probably be an occasion for him to film many places but it is a lot of preparation to document each places…. I would love to see the Chapels of Scotland that you are talking about and I wish I could go there and give him a hand but I am in Canada.
@reinhardstebner62997 ай бұрын
I wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your videos. I am a totally blind individual and I am living vicariously through you in these videos. if I could ever go on vacation, it would be an absolute treat to go with you to look at and hear you play in all these different churches. thank you for an absolute gift and treat for playing Oregon.
@chriscarson25477 ай бұрын
Ben, I loved 'Blessed Assurance'. Haven't heard it in maybe 35 years. There are not only disused churches, but disused hymns. Thank you for caring for both.
@areareare99537 ай бұрын
I went to see Anna Lapwood last weekend, and she has the iPad for her scores -she "winks" at the page to turn it. Well, she was joking about how the WDCH organ had such a wide spacing for pedals, that one particular piece made her wince when playing. The iPad thought she was winking and turned the pages on her. I just bought one of them (partially to use composition software), but I have to figure out something I can use to turn the page when playing piano. I may just stick my tongue out at it. 😜 I await the return of Billy Fingers!!!
@dphmichigan5 ай бұрын
Simply beautiful!!!!
@leviross15505 ай бұрын
Love the twitch! very clever.
@DavidSherwood-nj9zf7 ай бұрын
I love the organ & l love churches, so what you do is a winning combination for me ! Thank you ! It’s lovely !
@MarjorieFlohr7 ай бұрын
No cuckoos here in Ontario, Canada, but we have plenty of other birds, busy making nests, as spring has finally arrived. We have lots of robins, but they are quite different from your British robin. Thank you for showing us the secret of how you turn the page on the iPad with no hands or feet involved!
@duaneadams52107 ай бұрын
It appears that this little pipe organ was built just like American style reed (pump) organs with a split keyboard. By splitting the keyboard it allowed some of the advantages of a two manual keyboard in being able to change the sounds between the treble and bass. Makes it a little more versatile. I've never seen this before in a pope organ...only in reed organs. Very unique. Thank You for presenting this very interesting video. I enjoy listening to you play and sharing your talent.
@philiphumphrey15487 ай бұрын
If you use a split keyboard (which is a common feature on many electronic organs) you have to be careful to make sure the melody stays on the right hand side of the split, and the accompaniment on the left-hand side. Quite often you have to transpose or invert chords to make sure they stay on the right side of the line. Otherwise you end up with odd sounding discontinuities. I've never had much success with the technique.
@chrisburn71787 ай бұрын
@@philiphumphrey1548Presumably there must be s cabin of music written for that eventuality? I've come across a couple of small organs with it, generally just for the diapason, but never seen a way to use it.
@zenafisher91387 ай бұрын
I always wondered how that page turning thing worked! Now I’m going to be looking for organists tics! makes a change from the accidentally violent page turn or the carefully spread sheets in .8 font size
@dphmichigan5 ай бұрын
Truly moving!
@andrewstrathdee14697 ай бұрын
Yet again Ben, you have produced a masterpiece of calm and tranquillity - a wonderful chapel and an excellent little organ, beautifully played - thank you. Paypal visited! Andrew
@psalmorah23697 ай бұрын
Great, I just discovered I can't twitch to the right without, first, twitching to the left 😂😂
@InventorZahran7 ай бұрын
The split keyboard is a rarity on English instruments, but it's very common in Spain! Sometimes there are even certain stops that only encompass one half of the manual.
@joantennant55797 ай бұрын
Hello Ben thank you for another wonderful video I do look forward to your videos so much also 😊 sending billy again playing with you again I also love the different organs you play in the lovely churches and you always explain about the churches and and the organs you play till next time take care ❤
@ventusborealis24147 ай бұрын
Thank you for the video, it's fantastic. 🤗 I was a bit worrying about what has happened to you my friend. Greetings from Finland 🇫🇮🫶🏼🇬🇧
@mirandarudzki7 ай бұрын
Thank you for this week’s video. It is an inspiring treat to watch every Sunday evening. I enjoyed the otherworldly sound of ‘Sicilienne’. It was also fascinating to learn about how you use your IPad, I had no idea. I was looking out for the subtle facial twitch during the last piece!
@kesmarn7 ай бұрын
Wonderful as always! I'm hoping you can summon up the spirit of Fancy Day, Thomas Hardy's lovely fictional organist on your visit to Stinsford. And congratulations on exceeding 27K subscribers! Looking forward to Billy's fine guitar work again next week. 🙂
@JulieAnne-74 ай бұрын
I love your channel !!
@jamesv92217 ай бұрын
I would love to hear you play some Charpentier in one of these beautiful old churches.
@susanfisher43447 ай бұрын
How interesting that you turn the pages with a facial twitch! I was wondering but would never have guessed. Thank you for your wonderful videos. My dream is to come to England someday and visiting these places of worship in the countryside will be a top priority.
@societyyouwin96277 ай бұрын
Did you say Thomas Hardy?!!! He's my fav! Did you say Billy/Classical Guitar?!! The next video sounds exciting! I was thinking about the two candle holders on either side of the music stand, and how they're obsolete, as you have your bright iPad there. It's so amazing the way you turn the pages! 😮 Never could the people who put the candle holders there ever imagine the way you would have your music lit up now!
@katherinemcintire26387 ай бұрын
Once again, thanks so much for taking us on a wonderful adventure of delightful sound and information!!
@davidwilliams84057 ай бұрын
Well done Ben, well done! So, you play organ with not only both hands and feet, but with your nose as well, now I've heard (and seen) everything. I had a feeling that church was 19th century, Gothic, it looked too perfectly squared off to be anything but Victorian. "Friends of Friendless Churches" is a fine organization, helping to keep old, de-consecrated churches alive and well, instead of being allowed to fall into ruin. Cheese and pickle sandwiches...coming from Texas I like a few jalapeños in mine as well, kinduv sweet spicy. Cheers dude.
@F1gemstone2K657 ай бұрын
Very fabulous!
@Ashley-uk4ld7 ай бұрын
Haha, Ben, you're amazing! This church, its organ & your playing are magical. Regarding page turning...my father, who was a church organist, would pull so many faces when playing difficult music: a form of concentration, I suppose!
@AdrianEarnshawMusic7 ай бұрын
Another iPad organist here, and cannot live without it. I use forScore and it has been updated to accept winks, which I find a lot more receptive than mouth movements. Feels so good to carry around your whole sheet music library, especially when you have a bride that is late.
@lauralockwood13777 ай бұрын
I can’t get on with winks! So I rely on mouth twitches right and left as Ben does.
@robertmdaniels7 ай бұрын
What a beautiful church and organ! Great video which I was looking forward to and was not disappointed!
@richardholappajr.61847 ай бұрын
Fantastic, Ben! Always a treat to view your weekly videos!