Chris Fleischer, Pipe Organ: G.F. Handel: Dead March(From Saul)

[@Orang-Down]

Such a beautyfull Pice... I always loved this at my Church Funarals... This is kind of Respect for the ded Sole... A Celibration of the Dead persons Woderfull Life ...

[@AlanDaNiao]

What a wonderful performance. I loved the tempo - just right for this piece. The only downside is that the Dead March from Saul will be running through my head for days to come. Which in itself is no bad thing, but I do have a good deal of Bruckner to attend to. Still, who hasn't got time to spare for this. Thank you, Mr Fleischer.

[@mike2lincs]

A wonderful piece of music - It is in my will that it is played at my funeral - If it was good enough for Admiral Lord Nelson and Sir Winston Churchill and many other fine Masons it is good enough for my passing.

[@ibrahimmansaray2711]

This hymn reminds me the day I will transcend to eternity..... What a glorious day for me to see my saviour King Jesus.

[@jafajack]

Absolutely love this Chris especially played by you. Thank you and God Bless YOU

[@chrisfleischer]

Jack Thorgeirson- Thank you so much, Jack!

[@ritatownsenddba1185]

a solemn goodbye to loved ones. Thank you

[@chrisfleischer]

Rita Townsend: Indeed, Rita. You’re welcome.

[@stephenblack3721]

Excellent sir.

[@jafajack]

I never tire of watching and listening to Chris play on either the organ or piano.

[@8aleph]

Simply Awesome

[@chiagozieokolo3922]

Sweetie this is masterfully done! Great job!

[@MrMmonyo]

Chris I love you!

[@panaderra]

Very good and beautifull!!!!!!!!!!

[@garyfricke7618]

BEAUTIFULLY DONE, WHAT OTHERS MIGHT YOU PERFORM SO WELL, I WONDER??

[@Brace67]

Beautifully and masterfully played. A slightly extended version of Handel's Dead March from the oratorio Saul. Wonderful performance of this solumn and majestic piece of music. Played at the funerals of many notible personages including Admiral Lord Nelson in January, 1806 and more recently Dame Margaret Thatcher.

[@chiagozieokolo3922]

Played during a friend’s mum’s funeral. Nicely done darling. Much love!

[@rikadeklerk4151]

Was played on our former and beloved President Nelson Mandela's funeral - a emotional and moving occasion!

[@markymark4492]

I clearly remember this being played at my moms funeral as my sisters and i were carrying the coffin out of tge church the entire last few days hit me like a bomb emotions inside me just exploded but I still love this song so much i want this played at my funeral....it was a symbolic farewell.

[@bareniceabrahams1808]

Here in South Africa we play this at every funeral in the church as the coffin is being led out

[@chiagozieokolo3922]

'Dead March in Saul' mostly used at funerals for reception of dead body into the church or for some silence observation I'm not sure anymore. Masterfully played

[@shere-leepage7488]

We mostly do it at the end of the funeral service

[@charliechats9910]

Beautiful, Chris.

[@justabeng]

I just admire your playing, hope to play someday like you.

[@LarvellJ]

Very nice

[@muthunagar]

Did you manage to play this now?

[@Ichtys7]

We also play the Organ Voluntary,as the Coffin or Casket or led out in proecession to the hearse after the Requiem Mass Funeral service.

[@gracegallagher4671]

l sang it in Bethel Methodist Takoradi when l was a child.

[@bradhumphries6143]

This is played at scene 1.56 in movie "Lloyds of London" A recovering Tyrone Power watches sadly from the window his childhood friends funeral procession of Admiral Lord Nelson, Tyrone Power, John Burton as Adults, younger roles Freddie Bartholomew, and Douglas Scott, 1936 movie.

[@8aleph]

Simply Magnificent

[@oludotunjohnshowemimo434]

Chris, I wonder if Handel, Bach, Mozart, Mendelssohn, Wagner, Beethoven, Chopin and all other great composers had written the theme tunes of the TV game shows we love and enjoy watching today

[@angelobotha1272]

So so beautiful.

[@dosrios57]

This was played at Thomas' Stonewall' Jacksons Funeral.

[@graceufere7107]

Great

[@santieloubser7541]

Beautiful.

[@jimwest7107]

Just doing some family history and found this was played at an ancestors funeral in 1926, it's not as morbid as the title suggests.More celebratory.

[@juansebastian768]

I think it signifies, the dead marching into heaven, so it’s like a triumph over death

[@allenjenkins7947]

Well played, sir.

[@sanne177]

nice, first time I heard it on an organ. I like it.

[@222mozart]

the mistakes we didn't hear ))) but you played with verve this incredible piece of music.

[@Orgulje1711]

Great!

[@ChrissysVideokids]

Very good. These are electronic notes?

[@roberttillman8872]

Very good interpretation.

[@fastcars393]

Lovely!

[@hazelruiters8078]

Very good and effective registration used on the organ, however, at the beginning of the music there is written "grave" which means EXTREMELY SLOW. Although everything else is perfect, the fact that this music is played at a faster pace than it is written, makes it miss the point and effect. Otherwise well done.

[@AlanDaNiao]

In my comment I praised the tempo. But I take your point. I think like all great music it can reveal itself from wildly different interpretations.

[@dneprtrucker4657]

. Украина. Какие шедевры создаются в беде.красивейшая музыка.

[@noblenhyira5608]

Can someone help me get the lyrics, pls

[@jcolbyt82]

There are no lyrics for the dead March that I am aware of. Saul itself was written for a choir to perform, but the dead March itself was meant to be just that, a march with no singing if I’m not mistaken. I do think that some composers have written lyrics to this tune, but Handel didn’t originally write lyrics for it. Someone else feel free to correct me if I am wrong.

[@benjamincecilaubyn2828]

You're doing well

[@TheMjasiem]

what app is that, that you r using

[@markymark4492]

Myron Asien many apps now have the music sheets on it so the organist nu longer has to walk around with tons of music sheets. I know the Anglican Pray Book is now on an Android app

[@AbrahamSwartz-t8y]

Dead March

[@carinagaffron3752]

Top!

[@sugarysnax2958]

What is that thin, wide mirror for?

[@chrisfleischer]

Sugary Snax That mirror is for the Organist to be able to see the Congregation and/or singers behind while playing and coordinate with them. It's just like a car rear view mirror, but in this case for the Organist.

[@captebbtide]

Perfect for 9/11 commemorations in the USA.

[@jonathanosterman9568]

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