Fear not, if you can pedal the way you do, and understand organ articulation the way you do, you are *most definitely* an organist, and - as others have said - a very good one, indeed!
@d.singler-kron90344 ай бұрын
Thank you. Well done. You did justice to this monumental fugue. I hope you keep up the good work!
@theodoremikellguerrant49184 жыл бұрын
Beautiful, artistic, elegant playing on this or any instrument of a very difficult piece. Bravo!
@noelaruldas11522 ай бұрын
Ah! What a wonderful performance! Dear organist! I congratulate and wish you all the best to perform well in many stages, recording studios, orchestras, concert halls, theatres, schools, colleges, churches and wherever you are invited!
@jfisher68292 ай бұрын
What a nice comment, thank you!
@noelaruldas11522 ай бұрын
@@jfisher6829 Electronic keyboard contains electronically recorded and programmed circuit board of sound chips connected to speaker that imitates the sound of organ and all the other musical instruments but it can't beat the real organ and other musical instruments. Always the vibration of real music produced by blowing wind pressure on rank of reeds operated by bellows and keyboard in real organ is always the real one. No electronic imitation can beat nor replace it.
@RobertChastain2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant! This sounds fresh, musically legitimate, and intellectually stimulating.
@benjaminteaguemusic42353 жыл бұрын
Really great performance, and the instrument sounds fab!
@bmagus98184 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the video very much. Hope to hear more classical organ works from you on this unique pipe sounding Reed Organ.
@MichaelStBede Жыл бұрын
That was most impressive, in every respect.
@bertspeggly44282 жыл бұрын
If you can play pedals that well you are an organist. And a very good one, I would say.😀😀
@eschoenmaker4 жыл бұрын
Symphatic reedorgan playing! The organ seems to be in good condition!
@philpogson98834 жыл бұрын
The phrasing would be so difficult on a reed organ. Well done!
@tjpj1114 жыл бұрын
Your articulation is good. Too many people are fans of ridiculous tempos for Bach. This is nicely paced and in stocking feet no less! I’m also quite jealous of your organ’s sound, especially the swell pedal. I have a 2MP John Holt and it’s all or nothing. Clearly Rushworth and Dreaper did a better job.
@jfisher68294 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I think Rushworths did a pretty good job. I've only played a couple of Holts, two very different instruments, but am always curious about them as they were very varied, in contrast with Rushworths who stuck to the same spec (basically). Any recordings of yours?
@tjpj1114 жыл бұрын
The Holts are a bit varied. This is my second and a completely different sort to the first; sounding much bigger and less “chapel” if that makes sense. The spec is: Swell - Oboe 8, Flute 4, Lieblich Gedackt 8, Cornopean 8 Great - Hohl Flute 8, Dulciana 8 (Hohl Flute derived), Stopped Diapason 8 (own reeds), Open Diapason 8, Principal 4 Pedal - Open Diapason 16, Bourdon 16 (derived). Usual couplers with the addition of a sub octave swell coupler. I’d upload a video, but I’m in the middle of replacing some felts. The pedalboard has become so noisy, yet I can’t quite find where! Side note. You mentioned your tremulant is somewhat lacking. My old instrument had one that worked well. I’m sure it was mounted vertically not horizontally. Not sure that helps though!
@jfisher68294 жыл бұрын
@@tjpj111 I'd be very interested to know more about the tremulant if you can remember any details, I can't quite accept that Rushworths couldn't devise something better than what they used. Yet, I have tried a lot of alternative set-ups and nothing gives good results! Good luck with the felts.
@QuentinKranz2 ай бұрын
hmm I think I heard that piece somewhere once😊 beautiful playing! also nice how you activate the switch that make the keys play along I don´t know how you call it in english but in german you call it bass koppel (bass) and diskant Koppel (upper voice)
@ianthompson92013 жыл бұрын
Magnificent!
@jrzzrj4 жыл бұрын
👍........breathtaking...!
@richardkallio3868 Жыл бұрын
If you love Bach as I do, you are no doubt already aware that there is a plethora of editions of his works. Within those editions are many subtle variations - which seems natural enough given that at some point, in the distant past, original editors transcribed from the composer’s manuscripts. That said, I am simply curious as to what edition you are using given that in most renditions I’ve heard of this fugue, the final chord is G major, not minor.
@jfisher6829 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your comments 😊 I think whatever edition I used, it had the major ending also… I just prefer the minor!
@jaysen21124 жыл бұрын
Curious to what you're definition of an organist is, considering you're playing what's widely considered the most difficult organ fugue Bach ever wrote.
@wurlitzer8953 жыл бұрын
Well played indeed! May I ask whether you had a KZbin channel 'TheMomeRaths' a few years back?
@jfisher68293 жыл бұрын
Yes, that was me too
@wurlitzer8953 жыл бұрын
@@jfisher6829 Thanks for that clarification. I don't want to waste too much of your time, but do you own these two fascinating instruments, ie the R&D 'Apollo' and 3 manual Mason & Hamlin? Far from not being an organist, you most certainly are a most gifted player. We are indebted to you for producing and uploading these videos. Keep well and stay safe. Peter A :) :) :)
@jfisher68293 жыл бұрын
@@wurlitzer895 yes, I own them both - they are very different instruments, but both wonderful. I’m glad you enjoyed the music, I’m a pianist really but I just about get by as a pretend organist! 😂
@wurlitzer8953 жыл бұрын
@@jfisher6829 You are far, far too modest; the mark of the true musician. I've heard many an organist come to grief with the BWV 542 fugue. But I think you prove the point that being a fine organist starts with having a solid piano technique. Thank you again. All good wishes and kindest regards. Peter A :) :) :)
@coolmorgus3 жыл бұрын
Played very well but never changed stops, manuals.
@jfisher68293 жыл бұрын
Very true… it was all I could manage to press the right buttons 😂
@garysmith3942 жыл бұрын
@@jfisher6829 Don't worry, the person who posted is just jealous.
@richardkallio3868 Жыл бұрын
@@garysmith394indeed, I’ve always thought there should be a saying that “Critics are failed performers.” If there isn’t, then I’m coining it now! 😂
@richardkallio3868 Жыл бұрын
This doesn’t seem to be the easiest instrument on which to change registrations, at least - not without an assistant!
@paljavori7823 жыл бұрын
Is this harmony built, custom piece or factory?
@jfisher68293 жыл бұрын
It was built by a pipe organ company, they made around 300 of them between 1910-1940
@paljavori7823 жыл бұрын
@@jfisher6829 In which country was it made? Where is he now? What brand is on it? How many and what kind of whistles do you have?
@jfisher68293 жыл бұрын
@@paljavori782 it was made in Liverpool, UK by Rushworth and Dreaper, you can look the organs up online, there’s a bit about them if you’re interested. 😁
@WimGelok5 ай бұрын
Concerning tempo: most organists take the tempi too fast! Listen therefore to Albert Schweitzer 1935 and at the organ in Gunsbach (somewhat slower) and you shall hear that your tempo is quite o k !
@benedictdsilva39542 жыл бұрын
Nice but can't hear the pedal line well...16 ' on ?
@jfisher68292 жыл бұрын
Only the small 16’ I think, the bigger stop was slightly too slow to speak, but yes I agree, the pedal line could have more definition.
@garysmith3942 жыл бұрын
@@jfisher6829 You don't need to apologize or qualify your performance. Some people are just not satisfied and have to find some fault or criticism. I don't know how anyone is supposed to hear a deep pedal line on a computer or cellphone. Keep up the good work and excellent playing.
@jfisher68292 жыл бұрын
@@garysmith394 that’s kind, thank you 😊
@jackstone652 Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for sharing this!! I have a two manual & pedal Holt harmonium from (I think) 1911 and use it to practice all kinds of repertoire. Vierne, Widor & Lemare Symphonies sounds fantastic on them as well as classical works as you've demonstrated! Where is this lovely instrument? Is it an 'Apollo'?
@jfisher68294 ай бұрын
Yes it’s an Apollo, one of the later ones (1938). It’s at my home 😊. If you find yourself in Worcestershire, come and play it!
@mariannep94224 жыл бұрын
maybe what you mean is you are not employed as an organist. I am but can't play that piece. I always say "I play the organ". I think you're an organist, dude......
@jfisher68294 жыл бұрын
What I mean is I am really a pianist, I can’t play much standard organ repertoire!
@mariannep94224 жыл бұрын
@@jfisher6829 Makes sense. I have a good friend who is employed as an organist but really a pianist. I get it. I didn't mean to be flip