Bonobo & Anna Lapwood perform Otomo live at the Royal Albert Hall

I often do middle-of-the-night practice sessions at the @royalalberthall , and have grown rather fond of hall staff calling up to the organ with requests. At 1am on Friday 20th, someone called up asking me to play Bach's Toccata in D minor. It turned out it was Bonobo's band. 12 hours later they had written me an organ part, and 18 hours later I was helping them close their show to an audience of 5000. This was, undoubtedly, the best moment of my life so far...!
Thank you to Nick Carter for filming the full video: • Watch Bonobo and organ...

[@jwhite984]

I can't imagine being in the audience not expecting it and then all of a sudden this massive and beautiful instrument envelops me. Such a gorgeous blend of new and old.

[@ds1868]

@Jared White. Barely 30% of the organ is being used, if that. If full Great, the Solo reeds and full Pedal were used the rest of the set-up would be obliterated.

[@richardharrold9736]

@@ds1868 yeah, it was basically full Swell coupled to a small Great plenum.

[@katelynbauer2560]

I remember playing with a massive pipe organ when I was in a wind symphony. It is the coolest feeling.

[@ds1868]

@@richardharrold9736 Yep does sound like full Swell perhaps caged with a little more on top.

[@craigclaeys6158]

I don't think I'd hold it together. Probably cry like a baby (no shame, people cry at operas right?).

[@crazyorganist1609]

I'm a trained organist and moments like these are extremely important. They bring the power and majesty of the organ to a younger generation and that's priceless

[@ds1868]

@Crazy organist If you are a trained organist you should know that the registration used in this performance is very much restrained, given the resources of this, the largest concert hall organ in Europe.

[@harryvanrijn6366]

@ds1868 So the organ can do more. Great. But the point @crazy organist is making is that a new audience is introduced to a majestic instrument. He does not need to be put down.

[@painstruck01]

it started with him shouting "play the Toccata" at her the night before, and she obliged. when she realised it was Bonobo she told him she was a fan, and he asked if she'd join him for his next show, and notated this especially for her. he understands the privilege, occasion, and opportunity to be able to do this - and he took it.

[@teeambird2079]

I was blown away by the Interstellar soundtrack when Hanz Zimmer used organs a lot. Calling it an instrument is an understatement, it's like a living breathing beast.

[@buddhabrot]

then why is it so rare? :(

[@Greengiant1971]

Bonobo Sound Engineer: I have an amplifier Anna Lapwood: Hold my tea...

[@Andyfun2010]

😁

[@StartledOctopus]

"ah, but I have a wall that can do *this"* - and shakes the entire building with sound

[@Devanow]

In essence, she is playing an instrument the size of a whole building. She is playing the largest - and one of the most complex - musical instruments ever created by humankind.

[@Fizz-Pop]

@@Devanow We are so high on our stuff in this age that's birthing AI, and yet old organs still blow away most modern sound. And the ancients? We have no idea how they cut stone as precisely or more precisely than we can today, with "no technology". And zero fucking clue how they moved the stones that heavy. And yet we are consistantly surprised. Funny how we can gallope ahead while forgetting as much as we learn.

[@OddlyIncredible]

@@Devanow For while it was literally _THE largest musical instrument on Earth._

[@thomasmuir5653]

You are about to witness the power of a fully operational space station.

[@jaydgardner]

The expression on her face throughout the performance - priceless. The unfiltered joy of being a musician, an artist.

[@BillStrathearn]

Any guesses as to what she's saying as she's listening to the DJ perform? Is she counting bars?

[@DigitalWolverine]

Yes, she’s counting to keep in time with the performance.

[@jaydgardner]

@@BillStrathearn Yes she is counting the bars between her parts.

[@stevew19]

💯

[@paulurban2]

@MusicConspiracies you OK buddy?

[@musicbylobo]

The lighting director deserves a shout out for this too! Amazing, still give me chills after listening countless times.

[@harissales9257]

Absolutely inspired decision to have the organ lit up whenever it's playing. Small detail that really adds to the scale of it all.

[@dopiepanda]

Same here, the mix of ages old and brand new is awe-inspiring.

[@litlcatfeet]

Makes the organ look otherworldly- love it

[@duey91122]

I loved always being able to see the glimmer of light from her setup through the projection screen. Especially when she’s playing.

[@ke6gwf]

As a tech director from a facility with a big pipe organ, I loved the whole thing, but I think the lighting director was the star of this show, besides Anna of course! Lol

[@steveshakeshaft2334]

I come back to watch this, every few weeks, watch it another 6 times, and read all the new comments.....

[@spe007]

Same! Haha… just soooo good

[@mha1978dent]

Me too

[@simonf8370]

Me too. And every time those tears start running.

[@dopiepanda]

Right here with you brother

[@hendricwiemken9149]

I do this every day. For heartwarmin`

[@jackpowell9276]

I was at this gig and absolutely not a soul had any expectation of the organ being played at all. What an unfathomably majestic moment It was when those tones came blasting across all and any fancy sound rig. I've heard an organ a few times and despite being an atheist their majesty and power feels like divinity! Utterly astounding to experience especially when being given the beans by a true expert! You made a 10/10 show into a 15/10. Unparalleled, and I hope you took the roar of the crowed to heart because every yell in that moment was for you!

[@jonnyboysilva]

Agreed Jack - but the best bit is that the organ was playing on its own and not rigged up to anything - thats the power of it. Truly a massive sound for a massive moment - all made possible by Anna and her skill and the legends that are Bonobo. I love watching this video clip and in particular the way in which Anna plays and the joy on her face throughout, it really makes it for me. Wish i could have been in the crowd when this doozie dropped !!! I must have watched it about 100 times lol 😂

[@adam200784]

You can't beat an organ for heartstopping moments, the power & depth just hits you

[@randallerickson175]

She said that she doesn't know if it could get any better than that evening. She was blown away by the experience. They only heard her doing her regular practice and were so impressed that they asked her to perform with them at the last minute. They only had one practice before the performance and it turned out flawless!

[@richardbaldwin5226]

¹¹

[@archiecat4182]

Such a lovely comment Jack. X

[@crivella]

Hats off to Bonobo for incorporating that historical instrument so perfectly. Well done to Anna for introducing the two moments in time to each other.

[@BloodyfreezeYT]

My wife and I are both music majors in the States. She often picks on me for listening to EDM while I have a background in music theory, and this video perfectly demonstrates WHY I listen to it. It shows that Bonobo isn't just slinging notes until it fits his ear. He actually knows how to compose. And seeing how happy she is playing the organ in her videos makes my heart swell. It's why many begin their advances in music, due to a love of it, and she clearly has not lost hers. She's an inspiration

[@paulmdevenney]

@@BloodyfreezeYT we dream of moments like this.

[@jimgoodwin6294]

She made history.......

[@jpmasters-aus]

Absolutely agree; many people ‘dish’ on modern music and musicians. This shows the Bonobo's musical skills to incorporate such a complex instrument into their music at short notice with such brilliant effect. I also love Anna’s smirk just before she plays the first note. She knows what is going to happen.

[@neilgordon8145]

For those who do not know how this came about . . . Anna practices in the RAH at night, and often plays bits and pieces when requests are shouted up to her by cleaners and other staff. One night, the requests came from Bonobo’s crew, who were setting up for his concert. She was asked if she would like to take part, and, being Anna, said “yes!”. One of the musicians wrote her a part for the organ, and a few hours later, it all happened! If you have never been to an organ concert, go!

[@Lorrdd]

Only time they can practice in many cases. I’d say it worked out rather well! Perks of the graveyard shift!

[@richardoakley8800]

New meets old skool..real old skool.. perfection

[@blackvladtheimpala]

I think this piece would translate well with orchestra and, of course, organ.

[@tompw3141]

... and Anna ends up learning the orchestral instrument player's skill of counting through 20+ bars of rests :-)

[@crqch]

its inside video description

[@jenssajetzki4050]

Additional to her big grin her look says a several times: "Okay guys, now it's my turn!" 🙂 love that... Cool Job, Anna!

[@SvenjaSchroeder]

How many Bonobo fans are now Anna Lapwood fans, too? 🙂

[@ferencpal7994]

And vice versa

[@maryannehaskins6504]

Never heard of Bonobo until I saw Anna Lapwood’s KZbin of this. I’m 72 yrs young. My dad was an organist at a church my whole childhood. Sat next to him as he worshipped the God of the universe, playing his heart & soul out. The vibration of this performance brings it all to life again. Like being on a runway beneath jet planes taking off! Thank you Bonobo producer for having ears to hear Anna as she rehearsed in Royal Albert Hall and inviting her to enhance this composition ‘Otowo’. Nothing less than majestic.

[@benjamingardner3774]

33 years on this planet and this is easily one of the coolest moments in live music I've ever heard of. Simply stunning.

[@dopiepanda]

I completely agree! I don't think a lot of people understand the significance of the age between the songs mixed.

[@davidjones4291]

I’m 68 and I think it’s the coolest piece of music I’ve ever heard

[@craigclaeys6158]

@@davidjones4291 55. Agree.

[@ChristopherCaouette]

Agree as well! Her joy and the audience's reaction it was one of those perfect musical moments.

[@dbell41888]

When magic collides.. I love the way you go to work Anna !!! Bravo!!

[@120Livi]

I was at this show and the organ part made me cry! Don't know why, can't even begin to describe it but it was absolutely magical, such an immersive experience! ❤️

[@twelvecatsinatrenchcoat]

It’s an instrument designed to try and make you feel god. Wether or not we believe in that stuff, that’s an instrument whose creators were reaching out to something greater than themselves.

[@jackelracer593]

Its the drugs and the epicness of the organ

[@roseopl7]

It made me cry and I was sitting at home

[@cfnature5]

@@roseopl7 me too!!

[@dragonsaph]

just with headphones you can feel the softness and hidden strength of the organ. I can listen to it again and again but it always tears me to tears

[@dougmoodie8713]

Perfect example of something that shouldn't work, yet is perfection in its majesty. Accompanied by the best smile on the Internet.

[@TheVeenmeister]

This is what happens if musicians.. real musicians come together. It doesn't matter if you come from EDM or classical. You both love making music. Beautifully executed by Bonobo and Anna Lapwood. Both exquisit musicians!

[@AlexanderWright1]

The close up of Anna should be in the official video.

[@GayReiseblog]

Bonobo is not EDM

[@spmusicc]

Absolutely incredible, I was up front when this was performed. Had an inkling they were up to something because they slowly began raising the little curtain by the organist towards the end of the previous song. It was so subtle, which made the payoff even more stunning.

[@cmscitrine]

The way the audience reacted was incredible. I get teary eyed just watching the video so I can't imagine being there to witness it

[@MrRupit123]

Wow! Life is divided into moments. I'm just sorry I wasn't there.

[@endersothergame]

OK, so I have listened to this several times, I don't know if I will tire of it. The look on Anna's face as she knows in seconds she is gonna change lives. Her anticipation, then seconds later the delivery you would need to be dead to not be moved.

[@Lynn-dn4rd]

Yes!!

[@OddlyIncredible]

And let's not forget that smile every time the crowd screamed as she unleashed that organ...

[@rich2mee]

This actually brought me to tears. Haven’t been moved by music like that in my entire life. That’s through headphones. Would have been out of body experience being there ❤

[@prime6529]

Brings tears to *my* eyes, that's for sure!

[@leisureshoot]

I suspect she is happier to expose the organ to the non-typical organ people at the concert, more than she is happy for herself.

[@scottmordecai482]

1. Anna looks a little nervous. 2. Anna says to herself "ok let's do this". 3. Anna's face says "they've no idea what's about to hit them". 4. Sound. 5. Joy. You couldn't have put it better. "So goooood!"

[@OddlyIncredible]

Also Anna: "Oh, they think _this_ is loud? Watch me do work."

[@ecstrat1966]

The look of pure joy on her face.

[@mrrobg61]

Imagine being there...grooving (or is it vibing?) to the music and then...WHAM! Full organ. A once in a lifetime experience.

[@trumpetedeagle2]

And it wasn't fully unleashed

[@KingdaToro]

Not even close to full organ. I'd guess it's the full Swell division, and not even open all the way.

[@curtisgutierrez1942]

The look of shear joyful anticipation as she is about to play is everything great about music. And the grin seconds after starting and hearing the crowd go nuts was priceless.

[@Thomo2461]

Absolutely magical. Enough said......

[@Simpleburger1968]

What a wonderful moment for her ....and the audience !

[@Frogs84]

The face she makes when unleashing the beast upon the audience! Fuck yeah she’s gonna rock your world like you never expected!

[@tripledad2004]

That's epic. During the whole concert the organ is only decoration in the background and then, in the last song Anna lets the beast off the leash and the audience is overflowed with epic sounds that you not only hear but also feel.

[@mamaha4JC]

So you were in the audience or this is your reaction to watching the clip? I'm imagining through your descriptive words what this had to have been like. SpEcTaCuLaR! As a child, I always sat in the pew, next to my dad who was the church organist. This instrument pulses through my veins, even at age 72.

[@origin178]

I love the way that giant analogue synth-of-old serenely towers over everything, the boss, reducing all other modern instruments to dust! Watching Anna's control of all that power brings a tear to my eye every time I watch this video.

[@kcanded]

I'm trying to imagine having that much power at my fingertips...

[@westernaustralia9442]

@@kcanded me too!!😄

[@ashleysavillewatson1748]

Historic conjunture. Musical life- changing phenomenon. Music's about to be ennobled again. This was an auspicious, seamless weaving together of ancient and contemporary musical tradition. Watch where this leads.

[@dstrome]

I've lost count of how many times I've watched the video on the Royal Albert Hall channel. It's great to see this view now. The way the power of the organ just envelops the whole hall is just incredible. Goose bumps!

[@mothermoy]

I like this view better. I love closeups where artists are absolutely engrossed in their craft. She reminds me of yuja wang when she plays. They transform...

[@hernebaybob]

Ditto

[@limaso306]

Listening to this through noise cancelling headphones is the definition of EARGASM.

[@andrewbarker821]

@@limaso306 1000000000000000%

[@scottab36]

Just over and over and over again. Converted it to MP3 and it's on repeat on the iPod in the MINI Cooper.

[@WoodymC]

One year later...and this gig's still rockin' the house! :)

[@WoodymC]

@AnnaLapwoodOrgan BTW, should you ever come across the guys & gals who made the OST for "Final Space", *do a jam session.* I recently did a "reORGANization" of their pieces (see kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooTYfKCEq8x2Zrs for reference) -- and it's a blanket of pure pipe organ immersiveness. You should try it as well!

[@MrMechaTech]

Watching her count out the measures as Bonobo plays so she's sure to come in at the right spots just shows how professional she is. First woman given a scholarship to Oxford in organ, like, ever, on an instrument that you aren't even allowed to touch for practice until you actually show talent.

[@musicdirector8046]

First female Magdalen College organ scholar--in *560 years*

[@dopiepanda]

Well she absolutely 100% deserve it, and then some!

[@SCHEFFyt]

0:28 And at that moment, you became the most powerful person in the entire hall. Absolutely breathtaking.

[@meddle333]

I'm sure shes used to that...😆 lmao

[@kcanded]

@@meddle333 Not necessarily, especially with a band like Bonobo's behind you!

[@meddle333]

@@kcanded That's fair! 😂👍

[@cobuspotgieter]

I can't remember the last time I was so moved by a performance - your facial expressions were such a joy to watch! Took us along for the ride. Thanks for sharing this!

[@dethmaul]

I love watching musicians faces too! You can see how they love it! Almost my favorite part, them losing themselves in what they're sharing with us. My friend hates musician face. Such an epic bummer to learn. He prides himself on self-control, and said he can't respect a musician that lets themselves loose to primal face-making.

[@Cartman8402]

​@@dethmaul So sorry for your friend. Music has no meaning without emotions. I've heard of Anna for the first time yesterday on Tik Tok of all places. WOW!👍🥰

[@andreabartels3176]

​@@dethmaulI pity your friend. He has no idea about the power of music, how real music is deeply felt. A real musician, by playing an instrument or being a vocalist, conveys his feelings. They let go. Otherwise, you just produce noise. Technique is something that can be learned and practised, but feeling is something to be put in. If he thinks, "musician face" is a sign of lack of self-control, he neither understands self-control nor music. If he prefers absolute self-control concerning music he denies himself some of the biggest joys in the world. Poor guy.😢

[@paulking9880]

@dethmaul ......surley this is a wind-up to create unnecessary comment...... I can't even think why you would make such a comment .......

[@DodderingOldMan]

I've never heard this song, I've never heard of this band (I was honestly expecting a small chimp-like creature to appear in this video), and I've never heard of Anna Lapwood. But yes, this was one of the most moving things I've stumbled upon on KZbin in ages. It's so great to see a musician caught in the ecstasy of their art. And there's something particularly evocative about performing in that spot, perched above the stage, back to the audience. She's right in the centre of everything, and yet apart. Alone, with the suggestion of loneliness, amongst all those people. But still at the heart of the music. Great stuff.

[@lewie909]

I love the cheeky wee grins where she just can't hide how much fun she's having. So infectious! Brilliant!

[@mgraemem]

Indeed!

[@LeeFinneyZ9]

One of those times you just wish you were there to take it all in ! The power of that organ, the beat of that track & what a player that organist is....... WOW !!!!

[@nunzilla]

This performance brought me to tears- the unbridled joy in her face and the power of the organ with an already beautiful track makes me wish I could have been there in that moment. So grateful to see this captured.

[@ianjames6423]

Totally agree - my thoughts exactly. Absolutely mesmerised - sheer joy. Thank you Anna

[@blackvladtheimpala]

Same here. Add goosebumps.

[@GettingHyphy]

Was surprised at how emotional i felt watching this!

[@netsuoo]

I don't know why but I'm also in tears.. power of music

[@reneeijgenhuijsen3]

Same here! The joy on her face made me emotional!

[@hilarycopp]

Organists need to get 5000 people cheering for them like this more often

[@dopiepanda]

This is the only duo I would literally travel anywhere in the world to experience! This is like the epitome of musical history, I can't stop coming back to it

[@gundam2jimmy]

The problem with that is, what you see is only half of the thing. The other half is hidden. And look at the size of it. Also, the big pipes are over 3 tons each.

[@dopiepanda]

@@gundam2jimmy Completely agreed. And I can imagine the feeling of the sound waves and shared emotions in the hall, but I can only imagine.

[@chrisenstad]

Totally agree

[@user-jy9xe8bo6n]

Must have watched it a hundred times now…

[@WoodymC]

Same here.

[@jimmytheaggie]

Is it bad that I've watched this ~20x and still get chills??

[@ryok8090]

Yes, horrible. Why have you not watched it 40x yet :-p

[@jeffk1482]

Rookie numbers! 🤣 But absolutely I still get chills, in triple digits now. Especially that first moment "The Voice of Jupiter" slams over the crowd! Her face and smirk were like "You have NO idea what's about to hit you!"

[@prollins6443]

It would be bad if you heard this and felt nothing

[@toddalexander5015]

Props to the lighting designer. Look at this! It's the size of a mountain and ITS SINGING! LOOK AT IT!!!

[@OddlyIncredible]

It sings the song of its people, and screams to the heavens, "witness me!"

[@MrCrouton80]

Mad props to the Lampy, the whole room is absolutely jumping!

[@suzukiton]

Otomo will never be the same again

[@juliepierce3826]

Counting rest measures out loud. ❤🔥🔥🔥

[@anybodyme]

Transcendent. One of the luckiest audiences in the history of music.

[@peteowen3539]

One of THE greatest musical collaborations ever; even greater when you consider they only met the night before (1am, actually) ❤️

[@pondbearflyer1193]

And to sync all of the tracks and live together is a monumental feat, almost never done and impossible to perform,, lots of factors and one glitch and it’s done, Amazing blend of energetic techno music with the Oldest organ around?

[@peteowen3539]

@@pondbearflyer1193 one of the…😊

[@brentfaulkner1980]

Watching her face in the beginning trying to stay calm and relaxed but also getting excited and trying to hold in her smile and joy…this was awesome to watch

[@carolinedauria3307]

I just realised that many people in the audience may never have heard an organ being played live or indeed recorded. What an amazing experience listening to the majesty of the massive Royal Albert Hall organ combined with Bonobo. Iconic musical moment!!!

[@aerov2484]

"I wept. As a musician this made me happy beyond what I can explain. I’m so happy for her, I’m so happy for Bonobo, I’m so happy for the people who must have thought the world was ending when the organ started playing, and I’m so happy for all of us who got to see her perform it with the band. This video alone made today an exceptional day".

[@WdS]

You know that smile just before the initial notes she plays come from pure joy of the momment. If we could put it into a bottle and share it, it would be called happines.

[@LodeRose1]

I love how Anna hits those keys first time with pure joy, she knows what's coming....

[@MiniOne82]

Was there that night, i said to my mate jokingly, wouldn't it be epic to hear the organ and they were like nah, it to old for this kind of music, imagine there and my shock when you started playing, they soon changed there mind.

[@SamEllens]

I’m so rarely significantly moved by any media but every time I hear the final bit starting at 4:10 it actually brings tears to my eyes, especially once 4:50 hits. Absolutely wild.

[@GavCritchley]

I just watched that moment again (for like the 20th time!), and the thing I really like is that she is in 'control'. She has this look of 'I know what I'm doing...see this massive machine? I know how to work this, stand back...you are not going to believe what this can do'. Its very strange how so many people are saying they are emotionally connected to this isn't it?

[@SamEllens]

@@GavCritchley that slight smirky smile as she knows she’s blowing people’s minds is fantastic. Yes, I have no idea where the emotional connection comes from. I am the furthest thing from religious or spiritual - I wouldn’t even consider myself sentimental - but I feel something welling in me every time I hear this moment. Even when just listening on the terrible iPhone speakers.

[@fburton8]

4:50 The moment all Heaven broke loose.

[@rosemaryshackleton4780]

@@GavCritchley I know!! I can't stop watching it - simply amazing!!

[@Sunfell]

Watching her verbally counting down the bars was a lot of fun, too. That smile, that rush! What fun!

[@reneeijgenhuijsen3]

This version of the song changed it forever…. Watched it probably 50 times in 2 days and keeps spinning in my head. The facial expression says it all. I’ve read her bio and this women is something very special. For me it’s so cool to watch a musician enjoying what she does. Very very cool, very very epic.

[@Corppilot2545]

Who wants to see Anna perform AC/DC’s Thunderstruck on the Royal Albert Hall organ?!? 🤗🤗

[@abumohandes4487]

I warmly remember the days when my class mates would brag about the Wattage of their bass and guitar amplifiers. Being an organist, I simply said: "My instrument doesn't do watts, the air compressor is rated in kilowatts".

[@grabarcnr]

That thing is so powerful it doesn't even need to be mic'd up. If you've never had an opportunity to listen to an organ at it's loudest, you need to. It's earth shattering. What a beautiful instrument.

[@jackpowell9276]

All fancy electronic sound gear fades away into insignificance when these beasts come to play.

[@sillysausage4549]

It wasn't even running at full volume...

[@HansjuergWuethrich]

I'm from Switzerland and i do not know, who Bonobo is nor do i know Anna Lapwood and i don't know what i see here. BUT, i have Goosebumps!! I'm sure It was a very special Moment for ALL of them there (live!)

[@RayyMusik]

I don‘t know Bonobo either, but I‘ve been a huge fan of Anna‘s cross-over approach to organ-playing for a while.

[@resurgem]

Look her up on Wikipedia and you will be enlightened.

[@KrissyMeow]

Never heard of them either but it's such a cool moment for them both. She did great!

[@tz4601]

Bonobo's an old school trip-hopper that's gone more upbeat in recent incarnations, he's known for incorporating "real" instruments in his live stuff so this pairing is very natural for his music.

[@TC-lk2ev]

Oh dude check out bonobo. His music is fantastic. Some of it's dancey, some chill, all is brilliant though

[@anonymbenutzer]

I'm late to the party, HOWEVER, I'm one of the first to raise my hands when Anna comes in (bottom central right) because you can FEEL an organ before you hear it. And i knew what it was. Unexpected, infinitely welcome, best musical experience of my life, it was a great and tasteful collab.

[@arthurteddy91]

I don't know exactly which person you are, but I went back and watched it and I see you!! And the few other people in that area that raised their hands, lol. I know you must be one of them! That must've been so incredible to be there, thanks for sharing your experience with the rest of us!

[@gabriellebarlow2476]

One of the greatest of our time!! What a privilege to watch her play 👏🏽💐

[@bwashburnff]

As someone into edm and who likes organ music, this makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up and gives me goosebumps all over!! Absolutely amazing! And someone cutting onions around me at 4:53

[@PrinceBarin77]

Same. Awesome seeing these two worlds meet here and so brilliantly.

[@jamesmarlin208]

I'm always amazed at how many people never get a chance to shine. Not due to lack of ability, but simply because they're too often simply overlooked. While it's not really my genre, I have nothing but respect for an artist with enough of a generous spirt that they can give an obviously talented peer the opportunity. The look on her face during the whole experience says it all for me.

[@nickw7235]

Been a year since discovering this and I still visit and tear up lol

[@wilkowilkins363]

Me too!

[@OddlyIncredible]

One-year-later crowd reporting o/

[@albi16121983]

after about 100 times watching im still getting goosebumps and im nearly crying, well done lady edit: credit to bonobo and the band

[@ResolUloseR]

Me too. I come back to this vid so many times. Thank you ANNA. You ROCK star

[@Fizz-Pop]

Oh me too! There is a version released by the Royal Albert Hall and it is very good. But this one is up close. You get to hear the crowd roar in joy an surprise. Nothing will ever beat that. I wish I'd been there SO much.

[@albi16121983]

@@Fizz-Pop i know the other version but here you can see how anna feels the music, its incredible. Still goosebumps and tears.

[@ricardo1e93]

I've been crying since day one. This piece is majestic. 🥺

[@mrpuma002]

Epic moment 👍👍👍

[@inflatablepenguin]

I love how they brought down the stage lights and lit up you and the organ to give you and your organ the moment you deserved

[@MrCrouton80]

The lighting designer/operator is phenomenal!

[@AwesomeCully]

Everytime I listen to this, even though I know it's coming, I cry when Anna first unleashes the organ. Every. Single. Time.

[@ChristopherBix2]

I can't stop coming back to this and listening to it repeatedly. And it only gets more powerful and amazing with each view/listen. I think of those huge blowers pouring air into those truly massive bass pipes and the reverberations and sheer power and vibrations resonating the entire old building, turning it into an instrument as well. The organ seems to live and breath pouring out an incredible range of sound and chords. The bass notes in particular are so wonderful and deeply felt that they're almost scary. The light show is unworldly and amazing, and that last crescendo with the final note dropped in to make that final chord.......if that doesn't excite your soul, nothing will. And the visual, that massive impossibly beautiful organ with lights playing on the tubes, while down below in a tiny splash of light sits Anna, absolutely dwarfed by this monster of an instrument. Just the thought that this petite woman is commanding that much power is breathtaking to witness. And knowing that the audience had no idea the organ would be part of the performance? I simply can't imagine what that experience must have been like. I would have been walking on air for a week afterwards.

[@hiroyukihaba9797]

I can see her love for the organ by the expression on her face.❤

[@SpAWn917]

Feeling envy of crowd. It's like the organ was sleeping for years and when it finally woke it demolishes every instrument with its majestic sound presence.

[@teradrew7555]

I could listen to this all day

[@markusm6575]

I heard this, few minutes ago, for the first time and very loud (on my Hifi System). This was the first time in my life, and i'm 57 years old, especially at the end, I HAD TEARS IN MY EYES (and I don't no why)! It' absolutely amazing! Thank you.

[@ResolUloseR]

Same. This is crazy good stuff ...love to hear something like this become a James Bond movie song

[@jafa1402]

​ go check out 'mudita'

[@udance4ever]

I'll tell ya WHY...that is yr soul being moved to tears!! ✨

[@paulvolkmann2979]

And yet your HiFi system doesn’t do the organ justice.

[@markusm6575]

​@@paulvolkmann2979Ja, nicht im entferntesten!

[@BL-jt3qt]

Where Anna came in at the 0:30 mark undoubtedly made the hair stand up on the back of everyone's neck.... and she knew it! What a totally awesome performance.

[@adambeauchot1584]

Anna - we’re so excited to see you in Atlantic City in April! We’re driving 10 hours just to hear you perform. Very very stoked to hear you in person.

[@Alias-Steff]

When the organ joins, it's as if the grandparents take your hand as a child when you went for a walk, and without saying anything,and by doing so convey to you that everything is fine.

[@nealfiggy]

Not only did they write you a part… they wrote an entire set of lighting cues and ran audio, etc. the day of… all that for some Bach! ❤

[@allvisualmedia7575]

I've been on the concert from this tour in Poland. Otomo blew me away! BUT there were no organ there... I can't even imagine how powerful it sounds with live organ.

[@letswatch9258]

I would have loved to have seen a camera angle to see the reaction of the faces in the crowd when Anna first joined in.... cannot imagine the overall sensory overload that must have occurred.

[@StupidTuberDude]

I can see Anna loving every moment. She is very expressive. You can see her counting and gasping for air because she is so excited. So incredibly passionate! I'm totally impressed by her dedication to this wonderful instrument. She is dead on focussed. What a talent! I will definitely follow her career from now on.

[@davidnewcomb2700]

That little smirk -- "Ha, just you wait, I'm in charge of all the artillery."

[@jp3274]

Back for the 30 time…… this is F…… the best ……with I was there. Greetings from Danmark,

[@RangieNZ]

0:11 The smile gets me every time: "this is about to happen". Then the counting bars later on (nothing like coming in at the wrong bar)!.... Being part of a musical production is quite amazing.

[@theolaa]

I still come back to this every once in a while, such a magical experience! I wish I could have been there.

[@mikeyw1702]

Amazingly good. Luv it how Anna smiles and knows the power of what she’s about to bring to the party. Just great 🤮

[@ervano798]

At 00:30, thats a wonderful moment. In the Hall plays the music for the audience, but no one nows what is gonna coming. And than jou see the big smile on Mrs Ana Lapwoods face, she nows what is coming and than, BOEM the organ sounds loud and overwhelming. What a surprise for the audience. A goosebump moment. I wish i was there and could have had that fantastic experience.

[@susanne5803]

This is pure magic! (And I never heard of "Bonobo" before.)✨🖖🤗

[@ResolUloseR]

Me either. What a find. I love the internet for just this reason.

[@usmcmech96]

I love the little grin at 0:20 where you're thinking "here it comes". You know what's about to happen but the audience has no idea.

[@shannonjurgens3667]

Feels historic

[@tba8241]

Thank Youn Anna

[@markfamiletto4151]

I bet Anna Lapwood will be part of the team whenever Bonobo plays RAH. Hats off to Anna of course but also to Bonobo's band for seeing the possibility!

[@leechowning2712]

Considering that they wrote this section over a single day, I'm looking forward to what happens when they come back. Because next time they will know that she is here and they will plan accordingly.

[@benjaminholcomb9478]

Imagine getting surprised by an organ. That's gotta be the musical equivalent of a dreadnought class battleship pulling up behind you. Awesome in the truest sense of the word.

[@CikisHelyzet]

Great comment. I agree!

[@gregzoller9003]

All the modern tech, amplification, effects, etc. and the pipe organ still has the last word, uncontested.

[@BottleOfCoke]

I can imagine that organists don't often get to have a crowd loose their mind when they start playing. It must have felt amazing having lifelong work being appreciated ❤

[@buddhaAC]

And yes, even professionals count bars! Thank you Anna…❤

[@michaelmiller1215]

Exactly! Never depend upon the Conductor, Director, or Leader of the Band to ‘bring you in at the correct moment”; it is your responsibility as a mature musician to count the measures of ‘rest’!

[@musicmombo]

Amazed at the “craft” of music, how bands can just sit in with each other, how they can do one rehearsal or none, and come up with THIS. Yes the joy in her face and body. And The ORGAN. If all you’ve ever heard is hymns in a church this takes you to another level. Yes and tears. What an emotional instrument and human experience.

[@TheAssassin2299]

They need to do an expo each year. Jacob Collier could host it or something for sure. Just have all of these artists who can do collaboration on-the-fly. Bring Eric Whitacre in too to arrange a choir. This? This is real magic, not the overproduced and faked crap that comes sliding out of a studio... The real deal. Nothing held back, just living in the moment.

[@russianbear26]

Never seen a person who is so deeply into her profession. So beautiful!

[@theharvester9683]

4.55 that’s when the real action starts . Gives me goosebumps the performance is just out of this world

[@ResolUloseR]

Not ashamed to admit that i watch this clip every damn day. ❤ Anna. That chorus at 4:52 is straight 🔥🔥🔥FIRE🔥🔥🔥

[@darrenhillman8396]

Just wow! What a sublime gift to be able to play this timeless instrument with such deft clarity and such joy. Made me cry. Simply beyond superlatives.

[@etc_kula]

Thank you so much for posting the entire song. I’ve watched various forms of this maybe 30 times and sincerely every time that first blast of organ hits I tear up with how beautiful it is and the crowd’s reaction to it. The finale is even better.

[@MarkRose1337]

You and me both. I can't make it through without wet eyes. It is just so beautiful.

[@EhWhatPardon]

@@MarkRose1337 Yep - I just caught this clip and that was my exact reaction. Provokes such an emotional response - I don't know if it's the power of the organ or the obvious joy of the performance. Probably both.

[@mk1gti]

I agree, have spent part of the weekend watching it and sharing it with others, each time the tears stream down my face, what an experience it must have been to hear that live. I hope some day I can travel there and hear it myself.

[@OddlyIncredible]

Wanna make it even better? Play this on a decent sound system with suitable low-end power. The amount of bass in a pipe organ is just _nuts._ This version of this song will shake the paint off the walls.

[@MarkRose1337]

@@OddlyIncredible This is true. The emotion in the organ really comes alive on my high fidelity system. Even $300 ear buds don't do it justice. The audio quality on Royal Albert Hall video is much better.

[@scottherod2673]

That was without a doubt the most fun I've ever had at a concert, and I've been to a couple.

[@dinosoup]

Hearing this on KZbin is nuts, that must’ve been a concert people will literally never forget

[@KimberleyWenya101]

4:52 is ETHEREAL ☁️✨

[@sardonicus1966]

Had tears streaming down my face, this is one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever heard. Just phenomenal. Lost count of how many times I’ve watched this 😍😍

[@gordwelsh3062]

I just came across this today and I think I’m already at 20. It’s incredible!

[@rickyyt7305]

@@gordwelsh3062 same. Today is my day 1

[@elizabethrider22]

A Rave with Pipe Organ music😍

[@jonaswenn]

Why am I crying so hard to this. Most beautiful sound and performance ever, please do a tour together!! (Hard to bring your instrument tho)