Bohemian Rhapsody Queen on church organ played by Bert van den Brink

Bohemian Rhapsody Queen played by Bert van den Brink on the Verschueren organ in "het orgelpark Amsterdam" june first 2013 at the presentation concert of Bert van den Brink's cd "BLOWING" www.bertvandenbrink.com

[@agent_277]

This video proofed 2 things: 1 - That even Blindness can't limit your work and talent 2 - Bohemian Rhapsody sounds epic on an organ

[@larrymagee8758]

I think Freddie wrote it to sound that way.

[@V__31371]

@@busy365 By typing.

[@busy365]

Xevix 291 oh be quiet buzz kill poo yAm head 🍠

[@hlcepeda]

@@larrymagee8758 Freddie's BR was _symphonic_ in its structure, so it lends itself readily to more than one treatment, from Spanish guitar, to a full orchestra.

[@larrymagee8758]

@@hlcepeda Of course, he was a fan of Opera.

[@nerogematria6392]

I bet that Freddie would be proud if he saw this.

[@Nosferatu2020]

the ghost of freddie was there

[@joshsuarez5746]

That's was Freddy playing it

[@ArieVisker]

@@joshsuarez5746 Not many people now, that Freddy also played the organ.

[@hatzenweiher]

I bet, that Freddie sees this, every day, he keeps an eye on us and is guardian-angeling all well-hearted musicians all over the world.

[@monikakabickova6914]

Oh I can see him with a Glass of scotch smiling ,,told ya darling"

[@dannygjk]

Watch his face, he is one with the instrument.

[@yorchjaquez6985]

Yessssss

[@DMITRIYST999]

organ face

[@andrewglandglue9596]

AHAH dude too good Dmitriy

[@engelbertschoormans]

He's blind.

[@dannygjk]

Leander Schoormans Yes I know ;)

[@Avashantu]

His smiles while he plays just warm my heart.

[@davincrawford912]

He's blind

[@Avashantu]

Davin Crawford Yes, that's a bit obvious. Lol.

[@davincrawford912]

+Hannah Leso Yes lol

[@leonardfleet50]

Yes Hannah; you can see he really feels the music, I really enjoyed this great performance & have only now just discovered Bert.

[@felixrojas6216]

He enjoys the music he plays, that’s why he is smiling

[@oskarmuller7055]

When it goes into the rock part, hes having the time of his life.

[@causetheplumstasteyum7848]

" The Rock Part " lol

[@AlbieLudiScoffi]

Oskar Müller So what are the other parts?

[@ace_trace_2237]

Nicholas Taylor jazz is one, it's called a rhapsody for a reason

[@AlbieLudiScoffi]

Aviation Lover Jazz? Which part of it is Jazz?

[@sandernieuwenhuizen626]

@@AlbieLudiScoffi it starts with a cappella, then there is a ballad, opera and at last rock ... that makes this musical art piece so special.

[@j9keystone806]

How many think Freddie would have enjoyed this?

[@conniefoster9733]

Jean Waterhouse Definitely!

[@richthenative]

Jean Waterhouse oh yeah, he would have LOVED this interpretation from the heart

[@j9keystone806]

I think he would have too.

[@j9keystone806]

Indeed, well said.

[@richthenative]

Jean Waterhouse very true. I like honest insightful true artists

[@chrissjcgmail]

If you have ever been in the presence of a pipe organ, it is life changing. There is no other instrument that can shake you to your core.

[@singe0diabolique]

As a pianist, forced into the role of organist, I was especially impressed with his foot work.

[@matthiaswynants4857]

i also play the piano but always wanted to play on the local church organ is it difficult to play the organ?

[@lhave_]

It's a completely different instrument -- you have no sustain pedal, have to operate 2+ manuals at any given time, handle stops and other mechanical eccentricities (swell, etc.), plus maintain a bass with your feet. It's an incredibly majestic instrument, but it requires tons of practice even for a seasoned pianist.

[@neurodeviant]

There really is no comparing the two insruments. Lots more split attention with organ having to change stops, consoles, foot work, but no depth of touch or sustain to contend with. For fancy foot work see flight of the bumblebee on pedals.

[@drewway9599]

Put it this way - an Organist can play the piano (albeit not as well as they could the organ) but a pianist would struggle playing the organ.

[@drewway9599]

Put it this way - an Organist can play the piano (albeit not as well as they could the organ) but a pianist would struggle playing the organ.

[@Photonicinduction]

The facial expression at 1:30 is priceless. "There ya go girl, have that!" Fantastic skills there playing that.

[@bobthescienceman]

You are hilarious.

[@thepatrioticaudiophile]

bobthescienceman You should see his videos :)

[@bobthescienceman]

andythewooferguy I have been a sub since his old channel

[@thepatrioticaudiophile]

bobthescienceman Ah. Apologies.

[@rih1892]

Your hilarious

[@duncangrant4580]

I'm a 55year-old bloke and not usually emotional and I know this is going to sound pathetic, but this made me cry, it's so damn beautiful; what a wonderful interpretation of a classic rock song.

[@pondwithducks3092]

To be moved by beautiful art is not pathetic. It is one of the joys of life sir :)

[@Wazzap54]

Two hands, two feet, two ears and no sight - playing a millisecond ahead of what he hears. Just magnificent. I’m in awe.

[@UlloMark]

great comment… so touching… yes, tears all around…!

[@idiotsandwich115]

This is not pathetic. This song is just beautiful.

[@AmitsMusicChannel]

youre awsome and hes awesome

[@holgerniepelt2187]

This is by far the best Interpretation of this masterpiece of music. My highest respect for the organist.

[@AdvanTuil]

Freddie would have loved this masterpiece....well done Bert !

[@jerosacoa]

True.. True...

[@BenNilssonBadcocoa]

Freddy probably looked at how many fans this song alone had and said, "how the hell did that get there?"

[@Hamburgconcerto]

That's me pulling the stops!!

[@tylenol544]

Hamburgconcerto really?

[@badynwoodford]

Nice, man! Always good to be an “Organist’s Assistant.”

[@Cjhssgjbkhfuu]

you looked like a bodyguard ngl

[@JesusisJesus]

Nice, I bet it sounded amazing in there played live.

[@chrisalexander5218]

Hai

[@1chish]

And this man was blind? By any standard this was magnificent.... When a piece migrates to an organ and sounds so good it is brilliant in itself.

[@axellaurent8230]

Shit a Brexit Party member just said migration is good lmao

[@1953beetle]

Please explain Ray Charles or Stevie Wonder.

[@DRguitar918]

Do you guys know he's blind?

[@enchantedtiger2174]

Bro!!! That's amazing!!!

[@mC-sl9ki]

+Dominic Rossi wow thats really good and has lot of talent ..

[@klaskycsupofan4039]

I'm autistic and Half blind and half deaf and I sing along to this song all the time

[@mC-sl9ki]

wow what a very good talent you have ..i really liked how the organ sounded ..awesume job !!

[@klaskycsupofan4039]

i think the orgin is realy calming.

[@charlesowings2138]

OUTSTANDING! I am a classically trained organist and conductor and really love the classic organ literature. I also Love Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen. To combine the two is sheer genius. This is the kind of thing that will attract young people to the organ again, its versatility. Thanks Bert. This was a great way to start the morning.

[@alexanderziegler5774]

Charles, do you know anyone who produces albums using contemporary music on the organ? I assume you have to figure out how to play contemporary music on the organ yourself b/c it is not readily available on sheet music?

[@HappyHauptwerk]

I doubt many young people will identify with Queen hits of 30-35 years ago. Perhaps people in their 40's perhaps,. Contemporary youth culture is light years away from this.

[@fortuner123]

Stupid comment. Many youngsters know this song.

[@huggy138]

Charles Owings Anytime i hear a song that i love i instantly search for a version played on the organ... The most beautiful and powerful of instruments.

[@CheaptasticStarcraft]

***** Speak for yourself, I'm 27 and have loved Queen since high school. I know several high schoolers that listen to the works of Queen, Zeppelin, etc.

[@henkfrans17]

To my opinion the people here who don't like this performance are narrow in their views. As a child I played church organ for 10 years, then I started to learn blues guitar, rock 'n' roll, later I studied jazz guitar. Bert van den Brink is a great (jazz) musician! To all the people here I wanna say: don't judge, just listen and enjoy all the music there is: from classical music to hard rock!

[@katiekilgore6918]

Henk Frans de Vries 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@JoranGroothengel]

He didn't say at age 10, he said for 10 years. Still, not really that outrageous: There are a lot of churches here, and most of them have organs. Bigger church = bigger, more elaborate organ of course, but many small village churches have organs. If a 10 year old expressed a lot of interest in organs, and could actually play it decently, I'm sure he could access somehow. It's not like they see a lot of use, especially in smaller churches, so I'm sure whoever is responsible for upkeep for the organ/church would be delighted to see some 'fresh blood' showing interest in these beautiful instruments.

[@nateriver4055]

No one said they didn't enjoy it😑 stop making bonehead assumptions to pretend that you know how to enjoy bohemian Rhapsody. Everybody loves the song

[@nateriver4055]

@@yummysauce6653 Then why are you on this video the first place go on with your virgin degenerate life

[@The_DuMont_Network]

@@dopplerfox Not that difficult, actually. AFAIR, I was about 5 when I sat on the bench of the organ in First Baptist Church in Bryan Texas. The beginning of a lifelong affair with the organ. Google Hector Olivera and you will see what a 5 year old with TALENT can accomplish. And, by the way, there's really no reason for profanity here.

[@jamiebales8394]

I need one of these is my house. Just need to cut a few holes in the roof.

[@foxesandclouds8030]

Jamie Bales 😂

[@sparkimoto]

I just posted that exact comment on FB ( the first half of it ). Before reading the comment section here. Maybe there is some telepathy going on here! lol. I hope we have our wish granted.

[@jamiebales8394]

sparkimoto haha. I do, also. It's the most amazing instrument ever created but the most impractical. It's just not fair.

[@naftaliten7989]

You wouldn't be able to hear cause the sound will only be outside the holes

[@jamiebales8394]

Naftaliten. Lol yeah.

[@trevorberridge6079]

I've watched this many times. One of the most incredible renditions of this song ever played. And it shows that pipe organs made with wood and using bellows were doing things that people thought were only possible once synthesisers came along. The variety, majesty and power of this instrument is bewildering. And for a blind musician to master this beast to such a level is yet another testament to one of my deepest held beliefs: Music is the nearest thing to real magic in this world. Bert van den Brink is a true magician.

[@MegaFPVFlyer]

Wonderfully said.

[@granthardy3550]

Simply wonderful truly majestic!!!!❤

[@unknownpersonunknownperson7451]

bloody hell that sounds AMAZING

[@MrPeter3011]

I think,Mr. Mercury smiles from heaven above for this masterfully played song...

[@kiancabarle123]

They are calling freddie in heaven

[@FilipinoFurry]

*object successfully summoned*

[@Eduardo-du4oe]

@@FilipinoFurry the feels are too much man 😢

[@tedstyle3798]

Haha you think Freddie is in heaven

[@rachelhannah69]

I don't even have the proper words to describe just how amazing this is. Wow. Just wow. Definitely one of the best things I have ever heard.

[@cosmicacorn]

I see Bowie in your pfp, so I hold ultimate musical authority to you.

[@johnwilson2338]

I've watched and listened dozens of times....and is still one of, if not The best, renditions on the pipe organ.

[@richthenative]

MASTERFUL selection of stops and playing...just WOW. And sorry to admit...I got misty eyed at the deep inner beauty of the music.Bert van den Brink allows his pure soul to be revealed through his exquisite playing.

[@tracer740]

+Rich Thenative ... sympatico!

[@calvinberry9934]

That was the most beautiful Bohemian Rhapsody on the organ that I have ever heard. Brava..WOW !

[@sethr.c1065]

I bet it's the most exhilarating feeling to do what that guy is doing right then.

[@micselaneouswickedwitch3526]

Bert van den Brink , You really touched my heart so much so that I was crying and laughing at the same time with the sheer brilliance and joy of seeing and hearing you play , thank you so much you are amazing.

[@bagpipermariah1210]

Same here

[@revstevemukuk]

Amazed what a passion this guy has when playing, not sure where this guy starts and the organ ends completely at one.

[@MaddHatter077]

"You can do what you want with my music," he said, "but don't make it boring!! 💖RIP💖 Freddie Mercury

[@HarmonicaMustang]

This video doesn't have the amount of views it deserves.

[@CharlieND]

Agreed

[@JonnyMusicOrganist]

Now it does. Over a million now. :)

[@galileofigaro4747]

Jonny Music now it have 1.6 million, but it still deserves much more

[@emma_em_11]

I know!! Underappreciated! 😔 It's terrible!

[@emma_em_11]

@@galileofigaro4747 I agree with you! ✨{❤️}✨

[@TheDreRock]

Sounds awesome!

[@livinglegends4483]

Lyrics: Darlings, we all know it

[@spencerboaz2385]

I would have loved to have been there to hear it . That my friend was absolutely awesome !

[@micselaneouswickedwitch3526]

Bert van den Brink, You are truly a force of courage and determination, thank you so much, I almost cried , inspirational and expertly played , does anyone out there know how I can buy his music please ?

[@Barefoot12]

I miss Freddie's earthling humanoidness very much! I saw queen twice and partied with Freddie at an after hours club in 1982. Freddie is one of my spirit guides and he is very happy with his tribute!!

[@TeslaMaster2]

The intricate footwork @ 4:08 is a spectecular sight to behold. The maestro being one with the instrument.

[@thecoinmagician]

Amazing playing - Very hard to play this good even if you have sight - Genius for sure.

[@Ian-nu3rj]

Almost forgot to watch this today

[@FilipinoFurry]

lol wut?

[@MichaelRowlands123]

This is ONE WORD..... .......BEAUTIFUL. (Especially 1:30!!!)

[@freddyfazbearsgamingymas6722]

4:05 look at him smile. He's living the moment :")

[@johnmenna7391]

I had no idea how amazing this performance would be, God bless you

[@63rdwho]

WOW!!! That is absolutely stunning. The first thing I did once I'd heard it is play it again. An amazing performance by an amazing man.

[@dashamanstevo5326]

He is not looking at his hands, he is not watching his feet. He is FEELING, feeling the music, and letting it take him, and dictate how he interprets and plays. This must surely be a spiritual experience for both the artist who is being carried along by the music, and those in attendance who are being taken along on a journey into their own souls and exploring their own emotions. I am a rock man, but I love piano and am exploring the pipe organ. This is a journey I embarked on about a year ago, it is simply amazing.

[@Luming-di9rf]

He's blind.

[@NellyBelle]

Imagine, that someone is playing Bohemian Rhapsody while mass in the church xD

[@la-td3vu]

you would hear me screaming it in the back

[@HangryPurpleCat]

layla the rat cool pfp 👍👍

[@Downedaccount]

This is so amazing!! Even though he is blind he can still play the organ!!

[@WillemvanTwillertOrganist]

Smaakvol arrangement Bert, je bent een geweldige musicus en altijd vol vreugde als je musiceert. Ik heb veel respect voor je als mens en als musicus.

[@Fireship1]

This performance is a major source of inspiration for me. Bert, you are amazing. To think about how you play so wonderfully and yet you can't see. I always seem to tear up at the end of the song. You are truly a master of the keyboard. Keep up the wonderful performances and may God bless you!

[@Mrswedish10]

5:16 and on is so peaceful. reminds me of the country and being free and not having to worry about anything.

[@barkboingfloom]

I think this song IS holy for those devoted to rock n roll. There have been rock operas in the past, but Bohemian is a rock hymn! It should be played in church, rightfully so. It is a wonder the organist can keep up with the song. It's very complicated. A wonderful performance!

[@moshd2643]

He kinda reminds me of neil patrick harris as count olaf in a series of unfortunate events, nonetheless an amazing interpretation of the song and the feelings he played with, also kudos to him for playing even when blind because i find it amazing how some people who have a small health issue, disability or nothing at all find excuses for things they have a hard time doing or give up easily (im not saying everyone does) but then people like him who plays the organ flawlessly despite his disability is just amazing my respects to him

[@faithfulslavepedro9501]

My jaw dropped at the solo part

[@savannahhawthorne3804]

I've watched this over and over again and it never ceases to amaze me. Wow. Just amazing. Shed a few tears!

[@alasdairvincent6248]

A lovely rendition of Bohemian Rhapsody. That is a fantastic organ. Bert demonstrates that not only church or classical music can be played on a pipe organ. Simply wonderful.

[@gaiuscoleman8815]

Fabulous. You were obviously enjoying that - as were we. Many thanks.

[@Ulli_G._aus_D.]

Was für ein begnadeter Künstler! Das ist pures Gänsehaut-Feeling.

[@Geepereet]

Goosebumps, bravo!

[@cooperdavis9663]

He makes it sound like it was meant to be played on the organ!

[@organgoesheavy]

Ich bedanke mich und verneige vor diesem außergewöhnlichen Oegelspieler. Kann nicht mehr zählen, wie oft ich diese Nummer nun schon abgespielt habe. So beeindruckend!🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@yont0]

This deserves to be viral. Great stuff.

[@judithwhitehouse2149]

A beautifully constructed piece of music which I'd like to hear concert organists tackle regularly!

[@EltonChristensson]

Honestly. Eventhough this is man is blind. His skill is greater than most organists.

[@JackValeska]

I’ve been coming back to this video for years now, absolutely amazing i can’t get enough of it !!!!

[@lightningwingdragon973]

I think that the best part about this is that you can see just how excited the organist gets as he approachds the rock part of the song. He's just like "Heck yea, lets do this!"

[@rubenmartorell8504]

I don't have words. This man has a lot of sensitivity. And of course, the arrangement is excellent!!! Congratulations!!!

[@aamirjhabuawala]

So Freddie do you like it? Freddie: Of course darling,I was present there

[@SKYZO4]

God is present everywhere y' know

[@LiamConnolly1]

Man looks like Neil Patrick Harris in his 70s

[@nastyswap]

It won't get any better than this. I bet Farrokh Bulsara give a big smile in heaven when he watching this amazing man!

[@jtcowboy2]

WOW, just beautifully done. I had a feeling watching that he might be blind. That just makes it more impressive!

[@lohphat]

Standing ovation from me at home! BRAVO!

[@kelvinfalzon2931]

god bless this man! he does not let blindness limit his abilities and he seems to happy.

[@derca.]

It's a capital G.god with a small g is meant for the fake gods

[@gregganderson5458]

Magnificent! I listened to this a year ago and commented that It was sheer enjoyment! I just listened again and this time it made me cry... Freddie wrote this fine classical music, and this gifted organist tapped into the soul of this great piece. It is was a very moving and brilliant performance.

[@mrmaniac3]

Gregg Anderson I commented in 2013 or 2014, three or four years ago, when I was in eighth grade, I think. I still haven't found my comment after a couple hours of scrolling slowly, but I'm sure it's here :) I agree, this is a wonderful performance.

[@Dirk80241]

Stunning! Schitterend! De registratie en het tempo geven precies de sfeer van Bohemian Rhapsody. Ik heb hier erg van genoten.

[@JeffreyRBroido]

I wish I could give this two thumbs-up. Freddie would be delighted and proud, I'm certain.

[@basboender1926]

Je kan het 100 keer luisteren.. Het blijft geweldiggggg.Echt zo zo zo knap gedaan, complimenten!!!.Ook de beleving van Bert met het orgel is echt 1 groot feest!!!

[@alasdairvincent6248]

What a talented man. It shows that blindness is no barrier to being a great musician. Magnificent.

[@alanredversangel]

This rendition helped me to appreciate exactly what is going on musically with that song.

[@helmsgaming84]

It doesn't matter the style or instrumental expression; great music transcends. This is brilliant!

[@gaiuscoleman8815]

Gorgeous sound and organist obviously enjoying it. Thanks.

[@remotanica2539]

My, my, Bert! Every now and then I go back and watch this video and every time it moves me. It's great to see your expressions as you play. You can see the love you have for music! Thank you Bert!

[@HughPlaysGames]

Go on Bert, blow the roof off!

[@__-cd9ug]

As much as I don't agree with religion, I have to say, it's good that human believed in it, so that such beautiful monuments and instruments were built

[@messengercrow9791]

Spi Rale I believe in God and I find your comment beautiful. Thank you for being a reasonable person in this world.

[@LarsUelf]

Spi Rale Pipe organs didn't originally come from religion, they were first used as a 'party instrument' for the rich people more than 2000 years ago in the Roman empire. The church is what inspired organ builders to always take it to new extremes of course. But it doesn't need the connection to religion, a lot of big concert halls are equipped with an organ, I myself am an atheistic organ builder. The instrument is just fascinating

[@PoopTickler]

leave it to atheists to drag religion into this per usual

[@radiognome1971]

Allthough 'Orgelpark' (Organ park) is housed in a former church, this location near the Vondelpark in Amsterdam is ment as a concert hall for organ music, void of religious context. Of course much clasic music is inspired by religion. With the Organ park one does not have to visit a church to enjoy (old and contemporary) classic music centered around the organ.

[@timmytexlonghorns2206]

You know organs weren't originally made to be used for church they where just incorpated in to cotholasism and the church in the late 18 hundreds Because before they didn't have the technology and the church doesn't at rock this has nothing to do with the church it's just an organ for gosh darn sake

[@fortuner123]

What a magnificent soul and courage this man has. Par excellence. People like him restore my faith in humanity.

[@KofferraumTV]

This is an absolute masterpiece I'd live to see hin on a Tour

[@gieldirkvdb]

How can everyone stay sit down like that in an amazing solo like that one?!

[@mrmaniac3]

Giel van den Berg they are simply enjoying it.

[@monikakabickova6914]

Right? Im listening this on my headphones on a bus but I still have to mouth every word and I think my head nodding makes the driver think im about to have a seizure 🤣

[@gieldirkvdb]

@@monikakabickova6914😂😂😂 Like that yeah! 🤘🏼

[@alistairfraser5803]

I love music played on the organ , this has to be the best ever a masterpiece by Freddie , played as it should be with panache and the maestro interpreted with flair and Freddie would have loved this version , good one !

[@luticia]

the actual music is not the melody itself but more the expression of joy of the audience. I love how they enjoy the music. Such a pleasure to watch it. Our world should be only like this.

[@mrmaniac3]

luticia I'm glad someone recognizes how much the audience is enchanted by the music. Everybody (not everybody) in this comment thread seems to think that smile means happy, frown means sad, quiet means dead, and spastic dancing means enjoying organ music.

[@sandrabarnes1016]

Excellent a beautiful piece of music.

[@Knightrider1951]

Definitely not a piece I would have ever thought of for a LARGE pipe organ. Loved it!!!!!

[@Pav9001]

Holy s$#t! So amazing! I had goosebumps the whole time!

[@Tom-Lahaye]

This really sounds hellfire, and it did go into me! The emotions in the lyrics of the original song can be felt in the way he plays, and what was in his mind during this performance must be priceless.

[@TheNiksu]

I cry, this is so good!!

[@dirkvanderlaan31]

Wat ben je toch muzikaal genie, Bert!! Bedankt.

[@juanenriquecastelanrdrodri7400]

AWESOME!!!! The best song off all history!!

[@HarryRushfan]

The organ rocks really!!! Brilliant arranged and performed! The composition sounds like as if it is written for the instrument. Great all those modulations!

[@tombowden6090]

What a beautiful performance by Bert who looks so passionate about performing the piece - absolutely flawless. Thank you!

[@marioribeirodeazevedoneto311]

Seis anos depois, aqui estou para prestar justa homenagem a este grande organista. Congratulation, parabéns! BRASIL!

[@ronhoffstein8142]

Very enlightening to see that three people were required to operate this infernal device, and one had to be a tap dancer. Though I make light, it was an impressive performance.

[@santiagoborges3868]

He was wonderful!

[@fredfrye690]

Magnificent and for a blind organist. Wonderful...!

[@stevezadarnowski8734]

I couldn't work out why he had assistants at first but now I get it... Excellent.