Destined For The Dump - How This Charity Rescues Church Organs

[@susanvaughan4210]

It's heartbreaking to think of church organs going for scrap. I'm so grateful that this organization exists!

[@felicagriswold7276]

WOW. Artist, musician, woodworker and videographer- that Michael is a bit of a renaissance man! All you Pethericks have many talents. TFS

[@SweetOne.]

Like most true artists, very shy of the public. Glad to see him stepping out of his bubble again. I do hope people are kind to him, I miss his video's.

[@johannaraisch4051]

Hoping the convent chapel can become a home for one of their organs. Michael played very nicely ❤

[@charminsavage2512]

Only Phil would think about the towing capacity of an S Class Mercedes...LOL. Michael playing "Some Day My Prince Will Come" made me smile, he plays beautifully. Glad you had a successful trip and returned safely.

[@vivienanderson603]

Well done to Michael - he played really well. As someone else mentioned, it would be great to eventually obtain an organ for the chapel.

[@Glorindellen]

I used to help my brother tune the church pipe organ when I was a kid. Now he has the largest pipe organ in the state of Idaho in his living room.

[@swenger27a]

About 6 years ago the church I grew up in closed its doors and I was asked as a photographer and designer to go around the church to photograph almost every inch of it to put into a memorial book to give to its past and present congregation. One of the coolest places I got to go into was the room that stored all of the pipes of the organ. I was so impressed by the sheer magnitude of the size and amount of pipes used in one instrument. It makes me a little sad thinking about it and it was also one of the last happy memories of my Dad who was with me when we explored the room and all the areas we weren’t allowed to go in as kids. My Dad passed away a year after that. He was one of the Elders. I think this is a wonderful foundation to support. I agree you need one at the convent. Think of the sound you would get and the concerts you could give.

[@felicitywilliams2289]

THIS IS A GREAT CHARITY! I PLAY THE ORGAN AND THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL INSTRUMENT WITH A LOVELY SWEET SOUND!

[@suechapman8580]

What a great trip you had. Love to hear Michael playing piano and organ. Thanks Billy, Michael and Phil. X

[@supremlyfoxylass]

That was incredibly interesting and sad to hear so many churches and chapels are closing and junking these masterpieces. Doesn’t say much for society that the churches and chapels are closing too…..glad to have you back Billy and yes, Philly is a great friend to you and I’m sure he feels the same way about you…

[@wendysinclair-smith984]

In a town near us is a massive organ in an old movie theater. It gets played frequently. They use the beautifully maintained theater to show old movies. They do a double feature and play the organ between the shows. It's a lovely evening's entertainment.

[@beverlyjjohnston6207]

Sadly this instrument is not appreciated and is strictly associated with religious use, therefore its majesty as an instrument has become unknown. My brother (the organist) told me of a church near our childhood home which junked its pipe organ(Barrie Ontario Canada)-they'd rather use guitars because they think that will 'attract' the younger generation

[@beverlyjjohnston6207]

There is a town in Atlantic Canada in which a parsonage and it's church were sold to a man who plays the organ regularly and opens the church so that anyone can enjoy his free concert. I think that is splendid!

[@vanlassie]

@Harry Dimitrescu No, actually, people can complain or people can do things. Pethericks do things. How about you?

[@harrystorey6832]

Hello, I just watched the episode about the unused organs . I think Michael could illistrate a lovely little book about 'The Organ who wanted to sing again'. I'm sure people would love to purchase a copy Mary J. Storey

[@us5634]

So happy to see you are back. The organ was wonderful. I wish that organization all the best for their endeavors to save those organs.

[@berritanner3250]

That was a really interesting video. It’s hard to believe the rate of chapels and churches that are closing and organs being trashed. How wonderful this charity is trying to rescue these organs that would otherwise be lost. Perhaps they will find an organ for the convent chapel! ❤

[@MK-Farm-Michigan]

Well I hope they find an organ for the Covenant! Love watching Michael play. Say hello to Phil as well.

[@lindakayparker3764]

Really enjoyed the segment about saving the organs and Michael playing. Like everyone else, I hope one of the organs finds its way to the chapel.

[@jillychandler]

Fantastic to hear Michael just sit down and play amazingly. What a wonderful thing to have in a station! xxx

[@chrisdouglass7962]

That was very cool!!! Michael is so talented! And YOU Billy are just amazing and you've found Phil who's been missing for over a week!! Best best best of luck with the neighbor! I am itching to see the Convent gardens!!! 😁😁😁😁😁🥰🥰

[@Riverwalker44]

I didn’t expect it to be so big.. that’s what she said! 😅

[@rosemariedeschenes7013]

Lovely to hear Michael play the organ. Hope he plays more often. Wishing this charity much success in raising money and helping to teach others to play/ maintain these organs 😍😘

[@lorispencer2046]

It's a wonderful thing Pipe Up is doing to save those pieces of history. I have a feeling that we will see an organ in the chapel before long. 😊

[@mavep2855]

Looks like you had an awesome trip! The pipe organ charity is truly commendable, I hope they get the financial support they need to save these magnificent old organs. Thanks to you Michael and Phil for taking an interest in this project. Crack on with rubble mountain🙏❤️

[@annettewalter2273]

Great fun. Well played Michael. The organ sounds wonderful. So sad to hear how many are lost. I do love organ music.

[@maryjomathews4749]

What a wonderful thing they are doing. And the look of pure joy on Michael's face while playing just warmed my heart. Maybe the chapel can be a new home for one of the organs.

[@Moolarkey]

I play piano and organ, learned organ on big church pipe organs. Both my piano and organ teachers told me it is easier to go from playing piano to organ than to learn organ and then learn piano. I started on piano a few years before I started organ. I loved hearing you play.

[@michellelindsay5727]

Michael is so talented. He hasn’t played the organ since the age of twelve! You are an absolute genius and blessing Michael. It wouldn’t take you very long to play the organ like a church organist. God bless❤

[@karenjaques3937]

Wow! Amazing Grace! With you guys on the team the magic happens. How sweet it is to be on the side of the ladies of the Convent. It's the gentleness of the spirit that enables the beauty of the spirit to restore and resurrect. The pipers of Scotland have always raised my spirit and now the pipes of chapels, old churches, convents and cathedrals can work their magic too. The history and veneer of the good being mysteriously majestic. Bravo! C'est Bon!

[@lisaakinlabi]

I had a friend that repaired and tuned church pipe organs. There were many churches around where we live and he was one of the only people who could do the job. Sadly he passed away, so I would assume the churches miss him dearly. Many churches here have sadly closed and have been torn down. These gents are doing a wonderful job!

[@ArntyouAKAValerieNosey]

As a young child, myself and about 9 other kids had to go into the Catholic church and draw the stations of the cross, the teacher stayed in the classroom with the rest of the pupils. We set about our task, happily drawing and talking, we didn't mess about, being the good Catholics that we were. Then the organ that was situated above in the mezzanine bit, started to play, we froze, the bravest couple of the lads decided to go and investigate thinking someone was messing about. They flew back down the steps, picked up their work and legged it, shouting, "the door is locked I'm out." We followed in hot pursuit. I love listening to the organ playing, especially Wurlitzers, I just didn't stay around for that performance. 😂

[@marymcandrew7667]

Why is it as soon as michael plays i feel happy and proud of his talent? I wish he played more, it was like he didny feel he did it well, but it was great! Billy ive missed your videos so much, you guys have become my favorites!

[@annettesharrock1236]

What a well worth charity as it would b a shame to let a wonderful instrument disappear. Nice play Michael. Loved watching. Crack on see you Monday 😘

[@Sazwaz2009]

aww how fab, glad someone is saving them,sad so many are lost to the scrap heap. Portsmouth is my home city but i'm now living in your old stomping ground of Kent lol

[@Jinjerella]

The video is lovely and of course Michaels playing is always good, always. Some of the statistics in your video we're very sad. It's truly a shame about any organ of such beauty that gets destroyed. I found myself more concerned about the fact that on average One Church a day is closing in England. That breaks my heart. The same thing is happening here in America. And it makes me sad. There's an entire community that previous generations were part of that Our Generations are missing out on completely. It was how they got to know their neighbors and developed relationships in their community. They created networks of people that could help each other in times that were difficult. With the troubles the world is facing now I think we need those Community connections and to feel a part of something more than ever.

[@irenebrown3144]

Micheal is always full surprises, he plays an organ as well as piano. An artist as well.😊

[@denisemastromina7821]

It never ceases to amaze me the talent that Micheal has, he is a very special person❤❤,

[@Hollybank5]

What a great effort this organization is doing. Saving and preserving these organs and teaching students how to maintain them !!! Michael is very talented 🎵 !!! Your family is totally amazing ❤

[@vickismallwood2082]

Wow that organ is beautiful and Micheal played it beautifully. Hopefully you will be able to rehome one there in France being Mark travels all over. Who knows you maybe get a call from them soon. What a great organization to save as many of those beautiful organs.

[@Randy8923]

This is wonderful that they save and place these beautiful organs. I enjoyed.

[@elisabethhopson5639]

What a lovely video Billy. It was good to see Phil and Michael all working together. What a fantastic charity too, I hope they are successful in finding both storage and rescue organs. I love organ music, can you use some on your vlogs? So uplifting. ❤

[@DeborahScotts153]

There is a magnificent organ in Kelvingrove Museum in Glasgow which is played every day at 1pm and 3 pm on a Sunday for those who are visiting the museum. Well worth checking out when visiting Glasgow 🙂

[@daphneerler8496]

Always a pleasure to watch you Billy and the Petherick family- an inspiration to one and all.

[@gelsilicawalker3835]

Michael was awesome, need one saved Organ for the Chapel, donated.

[@sharonmattox]

Wow!! I really thought you were going to get one of the pipe organs to put in the chapel! Well, logistically speaking, it might be too difficult to get all the way to France. Hopefully in the future, you'll find one more locally that will be perfect. I really appreciate what those gentlemen are doing, preserving those beautiful, historic organs. Cheers!! 😊

[@donfreeman3530]

That was amazing! Thanks for sharing the information about the organ rescue group. I hope they can find one for you

[@archibaldsusan1]

The chapel at the château could use an organ too!

[@deborahhymer9315]

One of my friends has played the organ at various churches in Corpus Christi, Texas for over 60 years. She still plays at age 85.

[@laurenl5843]

That was so interesting! I'm going to London next month I will check out the organ at London Bridge station. Always great to see Michael and Phil. Thanks. 😊👍🇨🇦

[@Supercheeseburger666]

I can see you guys helping out that charity to get an organ for the Convent. Get a really big one so the whole town can hear it! LOL Glad you had a fun time in England. Thanks for sharing your adventure. 😀

[@lizstevenson7801]

That was very interesting, I never thought there were that many Pipe Organs discarded every week. I hope you will have many people help this good cause now. Good to see yourself, Michael and Phil had a great time. Thank you 💕🇦🇺

[@secretlysweetlottie602]

I spent my apprenticeship at N P Manders Pipe Organ Builders based in Bethnal Green then moved Northward to Harrison and Harrison Pipe Organ Builders Durham City back in the 80’s.

[@lindanewsome5670]

Thank you for the playing of the organ, Michael is very good and also on piano, Billy you are so kind to everyone.

[@lindabryant4292]

That was a fun adventure, thanks for bringing us along. I had wondered where Phil was lol. Mystery solved. Its always great to see Michael as well. 🧡

[@AliWade1971]

Billy did say that he & Phil were going to England for a week

[@tropicalmom2468]

Michael plays so well! I love to hear him play. The chapel definitely needs an organ. Welcome back!

[@anitahusband1333]

It was lovely to see you back and Phil. We'll done Michael Great to see you playing the organ. It's a shame to hear about being thrown away. ❤

[@Lynnthedragonquester]

Oh wow well played Michael. I used to work near London Bridge station many years ago. Would have loved listening to the organ whilst walking through

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

A very worthwhile endeavour. Sad that so many churches are closing and equally sad that the organs are being abandoned instead of being re-housed. Hopefully that will change before it is too late. Thank you for the video!

[@GrandmaLM]

Noticed I’m starting to use the word “brilliant “ more and more from watching your channel.🤗

[@jeanmkaufmann]

I just assumed that the trip to England was a family trip. This guys trip was very interesting. 🙂🇨🇦

[@loriedwards3125]

Wonderful work. So sad that chapels, organs, and churches are closing.

[@raytalbot5890]

Amazing, take a look at ‘look mum no computer’ & see the organ project he has been working on, I believe he has an organ museum? I could be wrong 👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@ThePethericks]

ive been watching him! he’s done a awesome job

[@motherofcatsnz]

What a talented man Michael is.

[@marthaboswell9720]

Absolutely loved listening to Michael play around on the organ. He has such a wonderful laugh.

[@pamkullman8839]

Michael is so happy! I love it! My brother would have gotten bored and walked away and left me there, not that I could ever have played an organ!

[@brittawrolson5936]

It would be incredible if your chapel could become home to one of those ‘to be trashed’ organs🥰👏🏻🙏🏻. How lovely would it be to have Michael pop in and play on it whilst everyone is working away🤗

[@Wyld1one]

My mom always jokes that when she goes to the doctor it's also an organ recital. (pun intended)

[@rjlaxvespa1742]

I can just see Terry Miles, stopping in to play some boogie woogie ... he goes all around England finding churches with organs, and or pianos in public places...LAXVESPA-LOSANGELES

[@kariannecrysler640]

Such an interesting idea! I love it. Anything that saves music is worth the effort no question ✌️💕🤘(peace, love & rock n roll)

[@spyroXcynder1000]

I've seen quite a few people playing that pipe organ in the station. It sounds amazing

[@emorel48]

It truly would be wonderful if you can fit a neat Pipe Organ in that beautiful Chapel!

[@hollyszeps3758]

This is so special! We own a Vermont made bellows organ that must be peddled vigorously….lol😂 I hope folks donate to save the pipe organs.

[@caseyflorida]

Billy, that organ was compact and very small! Pipe organs can be HUGE!! 😀

[@fantailspringdale]

Thank you Billy and Michael for exposing the critical need to save these precious instruments. However, there would be no need to do this charity work to save the Organs if the Churches were full of people giving praise to our Lord through the music which is provided by these wonderful instruments. Perhaps more evangelism is needed to achieve that goal(are you listening Church of England!!!!!).

[@paulinedixon3490]

Phil is one in a million. Great friend. ❤

[@13Photodog]

I love pipe organs. As a teenager I pumped one during a power outage. I also learned to repair the thin wood trackers. I'm certainly not a teenager now.

[@nannettemueller5672]

Oh how exciting! I will have to go to England! I love these smaller organs. Manual - I have played one up in the historical town of Virginia City Nevada. When living in Portland Oregon (I left in the 1990's), I was a member of the Guild and they were doing the same thing in Portland Oregon. Finding and rescuing pipe organs. Oh there is nothing like a real pipe organ. The idea I could just come up to an organ in a public place oh that would be so wonderful.

[@2times2is4]

Very wonderful organization. I hope you can get a rescue from them.

[@joebeeler990]

Lovely to see Micael. I enjoy your adventures so much. Your choir loft is missing Billy. It's probable that a a pipe chamber was located in your office where the window into the chapel is. Pipes could be on the wall behind the choir. What in the world you could use an antique instrument for in a commercial use is not economically viable in the States. In the seventies theatre organs were put into pizza parlors but that all went away twenty years ago.

[@dees3179]

I’m so delighted to see you visit pipe up for pipe organs. I remember putting a comment in a video when you first started talking about an organ for your chapel, I know there’s no way you picked it up from that amongst all the many hundreds of comments that you get but I’m still pleased that you managed to make contact with them. what a brilliant charity, and hopefully a little bit of revenue goes that away from the extra exposure .

[@vic8895]

Thank you for sharing this with us. What a wonderful idea to put them into train stations.

[@JennyA1961]

How terribly sad to think old organs are being thrown in the tip. Well done to that charity for saving them. Excellent video! ❤🐨

[@dorothystorry1733]

It would be wonderful to see one of these organs in your Convent….. Or your own chapel…… they are so amazing…

[@thewilliamseswonderfulworld]

I loved the organ. It was huge to have been transported by train. ❤

[@jeniferpollonais6546]

Love your interest in the organ! There is not better sounding instrument for me. You play well Michael!

[@youknowme8578]

Nothing better than an organ donation. Edited: And remember, organs don't play with themselves, one must play it alone, or with someone.

[@birdyolsen749]

Fantastic Michael! Would of loved to have heard more. A very very interesting video. Thanks for sharing, 😃👍

[@SweetOne.]

It's a wonderful thing you and Michael have done to promote Pipe Up For Pipe Organ. I hope they get the funding they need, I wonder if a Royal could be a Patron for them, Seems King Charles as a lover of Music Arts and Head of the Anglican Church might be interested if he knew of them?

[@zx1100a1]

Yay, thanks for the update. Cheers.

[@lieuwina]

What a lovely charity and Michael you are amazing with the organ. Hope Billy can get one for the chapel. Your whole family are very talented Billy.

[@jaynegrunnill3705]

Thank you for supporting the charity.

[@sallystanley4526]

👏👏🤩 Lovely, Michael is so talented 😍

[@shirpaten]

Billy, I'm sure that there are organs in need of rehoming there in France. Your chapel could become a wonderful performance and/or teaching space for organists.

[@peterwhite9261]

This is a great cause to support. Micheal did great. ❤

[@ceanothus_bluemoon]

Saw a programme a while ago on BBC4 called Organ Stops, Saving the King of Instruments. Not sure if I mentioned it on here at the time, or if it was the same people as you met, but so pleased that you amplified their work on your channel. Great work from Michael on a wonderful sounding instrument!

[@zacharyjones5102]

I grew up in a small town of 8,000 in Ohio. We actually have an organ manufacturer that is still family owned.

[@bueiruwen]

Wow. I was the volunteer who pumped the oregon in our church in wyoming USA when I was a child. Oh the memories of having to pace yourself. Lol.

[@sandradrees5499]

Love the diversity of content you cover. Thank you for an interesting video. Michael is a star! Great to see Phil too xx

[@tz6309]

Lovely video today ❤

[@apoco_lips9957]

What an interesting organization with a great mission

[@denisewhitlow7493]

I can’t tell you how happy I am that you are back to dailies! I look forward to coming home from work every day and seeing what you were up to. 😊

[@karinbergman1646]

What a wonderful and needed charity. It is terrible to think of the beautiful organs that have been removed to the trash heap. They are amazing instruments and the more saved, the better. Thank you for filming this Pipe Up Charity and bringing them to our attention.💗

[@suehall3298]

Nice one Love organ 👍🤗 Love Sue ❤❤❤🇬🇧❤❤❤

[@vakhen7]

Love the old organs! Amazing that there's a charity out there rescuing them!

[@dorothyjones6274]

WoW 🤩. I love the sound of a pipe organ ❤ thank you for sharing.