'Emperor's Fanfare' on the most powerful Pipe Organ with Spanish Trumpets - Paul Fey

[@PaulFey]

The "Emperor's Fanfare" is part of my new Trumpet Tune Collection for Pipe Organ! 😀 Find it here: www.paulfeyorganist.com/products/trumpet-collection-1

[@franziskafranzi2012]

Unser Meister!❣❣❣❣🙏👌👍

[@elliottfaure1226]

…what is in your pocket? 😅

[@sandrawarfield914]

I'm amazed at the beautiful sounds that come from this organ via Paul's hands. Is it my imagination or did I hear something that sounded like a choir at one point? Thank you!!

[@ramah123]

Couldnt this cause the church to calapse? thats a very real possibility! hes in danger of being crushed ! they could nick name this'' the Samson and the Philistine concerto''

[@PaulFey]

@@elliottfaure1226 Thats the lens cap of my camera! No tobacco involved here! 😂

[@tomtalker2000]

Their is NOTHING like hearing a pipe organ folks. It was my mother and i favorite instrument. We sung in a lot of choir's together. And in many different cathedrals. And just listening to a pipe organ FULLY open and breathing sends goosebumps up and down your arms. Especially, if the reverb is good on top of that. It is an impressive instrument that takes A LOT of practice to master. It's certainly not like playing the piano that's for sure.

[@sjmnic]

I have listened to this over 100 times! Why is this so captivating

[@PaulFey]

Thank you so much!!

[@robertlward1165]

I very much enjoy all of your videos, but for some reason this is the one I also listen to over and over.

[@matthewiskra771]

Oh man, those low register bombards. I wish the recording and my headphones could do them justice. Oh, to be in that cathedral while this music is playing.

[@tomtalker2000]

AGREED...!!! Sends goosebumps up and down your arms. My mom and i have sung in many different choirs and cathedrals. Their is nothing like hearing a pipe organ fully opened up.

[@donaldwarriner1640]

As it was explained to me as what I felt as a child; it took me into the presence of heavenly host, the liturgy and all the glory of God!

[@eneto7785]

Pipe organs like this were designed trying to please God!

[@Karlfalcon]

They certainly did not mess around when they voiced those trumpets - what a sound!

[@richardcasey7521]

I love the majestic sound of that old pipe organ.

[@inyobill]

Can you imagine the response of the people the first time this instrument sounded?

[@rbk2745]

I would love to be listening live and feel the church shake.😊

[@JP-ne4hx]

So do I.😊

[@jbponzi1]

I would too

[@mariolucht]

They do live concerts often in summer

[@kishascape]

I love the feel of power emanating from my foot as I hid the pedals.

[@WilliamCooper-l6f]

Wow! This is truly one of the most regal songs I've ever heard. I could see Christ Himself descending from the clouds with a great host of angels. Bravo !

[@ericfrey1849]

This masterpiece, as performed by Paul Fey, became an instant favourite.

[@woodyspooner]

I listened to this organ through my headphones. The sound of organ music was incredible, to hear the same organ live in the church, you would hear the music not just in your ears but you we would probably feel the music reverberating in your bones.

[@Cricket2731]

The bass notes are definately felt all the way to your core! (I speak from experience--but just as an appreciative listener.)

[@steamgent4592]

This dude can play !! Man he’s good !👍🏻

[@ccrunnerboy613]

There is a reason the pipe organ is the "King of Instruments". Absolutely Epic sound.

[@CJW007]

The Queen of Instruments

[@BruceCarbonLakeriver]

@@CJW007 True, b/c King = piano :)

[@donadieu83]

lol and it was banned by the bishop of Paris in the 11th century as vulgar .

[@shin-i-chikozima]

This immeasurable profound and heroic performance is absolutely amazing

[@bobcochran2890]

Love Spanish organs! Their reeds and trumpets are something else. Of something I would want to hear Vierne on, but very appropriate for the music here. It’s a uniquely glorious sound.

[@SeanNCraleigh]

This organ has the most unique sound ! These trumpet pipes sound very ancient and are not replicated as such on other organs. A very special sound, and this is the perfect piece to showcase that extraordinary Spanish trumpet sound. A wonderful performance of this piece. Thanks, Paul. I am glad that you included this arrangement in your new Trumpet Tunes Collection.

[@jacoboVE_Cultura]

Querido amigo las trompeterías horizontales o de batalla como también se denominan y los registros barrocos como este órgano de Santanyi en las Islas Baleares, debo decirte que su tipo de registros se reproducen en la mayoría órganos ibéricos del siglo XVIII a lo largo y ancho de la geografía del Reino de España en instrumentos de mayor o menor tamaño, tanto en los de las Islas como en el resto de la península Ibérica, en mi ciudad el órgano barroco del presbiterio, que posee la Iglesia Arciprestal en Vila-real del 1722 de 2.250 caños, la mayoría de sus registros coinciden con este que tenemos el placer de escuchar de manos expertas del joven maestro Paul. Saludos cordiales.

[@alexhayden2303]

Speaking of 'Ancient: QE1 sent a pipe organ to Suleiman (Turkey as a present.) The voyage was rough and the Installers sent to set up the instrument, had to recast the pipes. Does it still exist? If so is it playable?

[@russellwaite5874]

WOW ! ! ! I've listened to countless pipe organs for years, both live and recorded. But this was something else. Through my headphones it sounded amazing. I can only begin to imagine what it would sound like live. 🙂

[@microdesigns2000]

As I listened, I thought, "I wonder where is this instrument, so I can see and hear it myself"?

[@reynirheidbergstefansson2343]

@@microdesigns2000 - In a little Spanish town... named Santanyi.

[@fratermacarius]

The composer: Antonio Soler was educated at the choir school of Montserrat and at an early age was made chapelmaster at Lérida Cathedral. In 1752 he joined the Order of St. Jerome (Hieronymites) and became organist at the Escorial Monastery. As one of the most notable keyboard performers of his time, he taught both organ and harpsichord to members of the royal family. He was himself a student of Domenico Scarlatti, whose influence may be perceived in the lively keyboard technique, the form, and the frequently unexpected harmonic progressions of Soler’s numerous harpsichord sonatas and also in some of his organ works. He wrote much church music, in which he often indulged a taste for intricate canons; incidental music for plays by Calderón and others; six quintets for organ and strings; and six concerti for two organs. He also wrote a work on musical theory, Llave de la Modulación (1762), which was the subject of significant controversy among his contemporaries. His experiments with microtones led him to invent, for the purpose, a keyboard instrument called the afinador.

[@mirrage42]

Thank you for the cool information.🎶

[@daveroberts7295]

I stumbled into Carcassone one evening, no plan, just arrived at the doorstep of a very nice 5 star restaurant where the maitre,d almost laughed when I asked if I could get a table, then a voice from across the room said he can sit with me. My invite came from the Organ Master of the English Church in Berne, a nice fellow whose first or second question was, "are you here for the recital?". To which I said "no". He next said, "so you have just happen to arrive at one of the finer restaurants in the region in time to get to the recital across the street?" He explained the event about to transpire. The inaugural concert of the 17h century organ in the Norman Cathedral after it's complete refurbishment. He left early as he was part of the official invitees. I finished and walked across the street, merely walked in and chose a seat and enjoyed my first live organ concert. It was superb. The summer of 1985.

[@PaulFey]

Thats a wonderful memory!

[@leisapertesis4206]

How lucky were you! Must have been an awesome concert experience!

[@hyekang3850]

If that was during the second world war and your name was Herman Hesse that organ master would be Pistorius. 😂

[@hyekang3850]

Sorry the joke was for ppl from Germany 😋

[@leisapertesis4206]

@hyekang3850 Your comment was uncalled for, disrespectful, and extremely racist towards the German people! I would suggest an apology be made to them NOW you uncivilized ingrate!

[@robertreynolds1044]

The engineering required to produce this instrument is amazing for its time. It just goes to show what a society values and how they represent that. My name is Bicycle Bob and I approved this message and the greatest piece of music ever, toccata fugue in D minor, is best on the organ.

[@robertreynolds1044]

George Carlin said it best, "music is the only good thing to come out of religion ".My name is Bicycle Bob and I approved this message and my own message.

[@usgusdus1215]

@@robertreynolds1044 I'd say architecture, painting, sculpture, science and much more are good outcomes of religions as well... Coming from an atheist myself

[@erichsh58]

I'm coming to this video after watching performances on mammoth organs with four keyboards and hundreds of stops and was expecting the same. It's incredible, the power behind such a relatively diminutive instrument.

[@lineshaftrestorations7903]

The thunder stops are impressive with headphones. In person must be mind blowing. 😮

[@Bach6032]

A truly gutsy instrument, overflowing with character, and a commanding performance. Thank you for sharing!

[@PaulFey]

Thank you so much for watching!!

[@bogofusion]

Thrilling performance on a thrilling instrument. WOW. Just WOW

[@PaulFey]

Thank you so much!!

[@monikadrnovscek8282]

This is exactly my 11 year old, organ-enthusiast said. 3x WOW 🤩

[@colinjenkins8124]

What a mighty overwhelming sound. E. Power-Biggs' solo arrangement of this fanfare from Soler's Sixth Double Organ Concerto is no doubt responsible for making it so well known and loved. It's in the 'Biggs Book of Organ Music.'.

[@muzluv33]

Yes it is and I have my second copy of that book (the first one got all worn out from use!) I play that piece more times than I can count. Biggs also recorded it twice that I know of - on the Columbia LP Historic Organs of Spain on the organ of Toledo Cathedral and on another Columbia LP called Soler Six Concertos for Two Organs in which the fanfare is written in a somewhat different form as the last movement of the Sixth Concerto. On this recording Biggs plays the famous Flentrop organ at the Busch-Reisinger Museum in Cambridge MA and the second organist is Daniel Pinkham who plays a one manual positiv organ also by Flentrop. Both albums can be found online - just look for the best condition and best price.

[@Dansback21]

What a gorgeous sound, and exceptionally regal instrument. It was indeed music fit for an emperor with those Spanish trumpets blasting. I can imagine the masses seeing angels descend to crown the emperor at his coronation if this had been playing.

[@orgelschlager1159]

Ein gewaltiges Instrument ❤🙏👌👍👏 Danke lieber Paul Fey.

[@Orgelfan62]

Der Bass im Pedal ist echt brutal

[@dereksbuilds8289]

What a characterful organ almost organic ..... and the beautiful voice . Can,t stop listening to this wonderful creation !

[@samjohnson3124]

I really like the spanish style of the trumpet pipes out sideways like that, just really cool

[@ando1619]

It must be so tremendously fun playing such a powerful machine!

[@dpersons49]

I have played many times at the famous First Church in Albany, NY! It is the oldest church in upstate NY and the sound of our trumpets playing with the organ rattled the rafters! There is no more inspirational sound than organ and harmony trumpets!

[@spiritualspinster4222]

There is just something so insanely powerful about any pipe organ. I love them!

[@rchrdgrn]

Very majestic. If I had known I would've had this as the postlude at my wedding.

[@Matt52820]

We did!

[@djp.3588]

This masterpiece is truly breathtaking and sooo deeply touching .. unimaginable bringing tears to my eyes. And I’m so happy that this overwhelming clip is over 40 minutes long…

[@susangreene6105]

I love sound of this organ.

[@ririko_rk]

It's a very nice song💖 When you listen to it with earphones, the bass vibrations of the trumpet are transmitted to your ears and it is very impressive🎺✨ 1:18 2:05 I also like cute sounds 💕 I'm very happy to be able to listen to Paul's wonderful performance while watching the wonderful images of the church 🍀😊

[@AjaxSkye]

This one is amazing!!! I marvel at not only how these things sound so beautiful and majestic but also how they are built. If I were a billionaire I wouldn't be for long let's just put it that way. 😂

[@omahas9000]

Fabulous! Your playing, the instrument and the acoustical setting.

[@EElgar1857]

Them's Trumpets, all right! E. Power Biggs made this piece famous, with his recording on the "Emperor's Organ" in Toledo Cathedral. Bravo, Paul! 😁🐧

[@Dawnrunner42]

Thunderous and majestic, a truly stentorian performance. The earth shakes as to the titanic tread of giants. Bravo!

[@barbarossa1234]

What a thrill it must be to play. I love listening to it.

[@gracelewis-mclaren1630]

And they're really in tune! That's my favorite piece to show off the trumpets. Such fun to play!!!

[@aaronjorgefridman5662]

Paul Fey es asombroso. Dominar un instrumento tan colosal es increíble. Pero más increíble es imaginar este instrumento

[@RobertJohnsonmusic]

The voicing of this marvelous instrument helps make your ‘Fanfare a masterpiece, Paul! Bravo, Sir! 👏🏻👏🏻🎹

[@PaulFey]

Thank you so much!! 😀

[@patricksmart5673]

Puts the fear of God in you. Makes you realize how humble we all are.

[@samjohnson3124]

the fear or love of god. to think there's things to add even more triumphant power to all this. curious indeed.

[@a.f.4248]

The fear of God ???? Why should God be feared ? Isn’t he a tender, loving father of us all ? Why should a tender living father be feared ?

[@patricksmart5673]

@@a.f.4248 Tender, loving father yes. But almighty, powerful and sometimes ruthless. Can unleash a global flood and save only those who He chooses.

[@jamesmiller4184]

And as far closer than is His, is that of Nature's . . . A five milliscond ten million volt LIGHTENING CRACK happened a hundred feet away from your believing sorry ass, WILL put THE FEAR of Mother Nature within you permanently, if having survived it. (And as to it, you will then possess that rare treasure of "KNOWLEDGE, certain and true" requiring not of any "faith" to sustain flimsy "belief," that it was Reality that had so-affected you.) The Grand Emperor's Fanfare heard here is but a miniaturized inspired reminder (an Emperor being intercessor between Nature and Man) of Nature's own Master, not invokable utterly because existing above Nature (i.e. supernatural), by ANY of Her mere-natural means. D-E-I-S-M holds the Key to Reality . . . sans mystical madness as run-up by the always suspect emotive.

[@thinkofmusic37]

He used powerful pipe organs and Spanish trumpets to perfectly revive his grandeur and power. He leaves a deep impression by breathing new life into the painting. The notes and harmonies give the impression of having a long history and convey the essence well. The performance leads to a world of deep emotion. The melody sounds more powerful and vivid through the harmonious echo of the organ and trumpet, and reveals its solemnity well. Powerful energy will captivate the mind and remain in the memory for a long time. It showcases the beauty and power of classical music anew, and its skilled performance skills and sensuous interpretation make the performance even more remarkable and emotional. This wonderful performance delivers music inspiration and tells a hidden story.

[@regnepinak9864]

WOW, an orchestra at the tips of your fingers!

[@FerencDobos-b2f]

What a huge sound for a two manual organ!!! Impressive! When I see a two manual organ I do not expecting something this powerful!

[@InventorZahran]

Each of the manuals on this organ are divided into left and right halves, with independent stops for both sides. This allows for much more tonal variation than usual for an instrument of its size.

[@sztruce]

Chlapče Ty si úžasný a zvuk toho organu tiež!

[@williammerry4746]

Outstanding Powerful Great organist and a powerful organ. Nothing like it.

[@dpersons49]

So absolutely joyous, dynamic and inspirational to boot! There is nothing in the world like this! I play trumpet and playing this is the ultimate high!

[@Mutts12268]

Truly magnificent and what a fantastic reverb that church has ❤

[@robertpeters9438]

Pipe organ is the original heavy metal!

[@umbralobserver]

What purest glory is proclaimed by the great voice of that machine of music, at the hands of a convicted musician.

[@HorstB.-nf6nd]

Ganz toll und wunderschön gespielt. Danke Herr Fey. 👍👌👏

[@tilltilly1421]

Incredibly rich and powerful colours. This is mesmerizing....

[@jrzzrj]

👍...Magnificent, regal and astounding to say the least.

[@mohammedcohen]

...first heard this on the late E Power Biggs' album 'Historic Organs of Spain' over 50 years ago!!!

[@menigaultanne-marie1587]

Just wonderful, you are very special for us all on earth. Thank You for sharing your gift

[@russellwaite5874]

Just listened to it again for the ????? time , It still gives me goosebumps 🙂

[@louGriggs1944]

What an awesome instrument. It just staggers the mind at the music that can come from that very old and wonderful creation. Thank you so much.

[@david71866]

I absolutely love the bombastic sound of this organ and this piece of music. What a great job of playing this piece. Would so love to have a recording of this fantastic work!!!

[@PaulFey]

Thank you so much!! This piece is featured on my first CD! 😀 You can find it here: www.paulfeyorganist.com/products/cd-i

[@david71866]

That’s awesome. I wish it was on ITunes, but I can transfer from CD to my computer then to my phone. You know how we all carry pocket sized musical libraries now.😂 Thank you again and Merry Christmas.

[@mspg2]

I defy anyone to not tap their feet whilst Paul is playing this - amazing.

[@michaelmontagu3979]

Actually doing just that as I read your comment.

[@howardbaitcher5464]

This is just a fantastic instrument and room! I know you will be back here.

[@chrisgunther6847]

Sehr schön anzuhören Paul Fey und so kraftvoll. Ich bin begeistert. 👍🏻👌👏

[@ExAnimoPortugal]

Must be fun tuning all those horizontal reeds!

[@InventorZahran]

The whole point of installing them horizontally is to keep them all at the front of the case, easily accessible for tuning. Only the Trompeta Réal is enclosed.

[@josephdillon7420]

This music sounds like the heavens are opening up!!! Love this such thrilling music, good for everyone's soul. Enjoy.

[@fnersch3367]

Wonderful Iberian sound. Fit for a King!

[@januaryelizabeth8784]

You're playing it beautifully, God's gift.

[@PaulFey]

Thank you so much!! 😀

[@robertwilliams3846]

MAGNIFICENT!!!! BRAVO!!! I have no doubt that this is what God’s voice sounds like in Heaven!!!❤️

[@conservativecat9613]

Wow, never heard such low notes from a church organ before. Would be exciting to experience these notes in real life.

[@Geoplanetjane]

Those are likely 32 foot pipes

[@InventorZahran]

@@Geoplanetjane16-foot, but tuned a half step below standard, so the low C effectively sounds a B. In standard tuning, *you would need a 32' rank* to hit that low B.

[@nickhuntington8507]

Definitely try to go experience a large pipe organ if you can! The power, clarity, and effortlessness of how the instrument can shake a church, cathedral or concert hall really needs to be experienced in person. It can be truly awesome!

[@n.g.g.3113]

Ich freue mich über diese Darbietung , vielen Dank Paul Fey 👍👌

[@markcotter2931]

I think this has just become my favourite piece of music.

[@borisc6714]

This the jingle that plays when I enter a room...

[@robertwhatley2825]

@@borisc6714 LOL!

[@ppyy2986]

I first heard this organ on a recording by E Power Biggs on a Columbia recording. Amazing to hear it again here! Bravo!

[@steamrocks]

WOW a complete "Trumperteria" with the regals and all!! A definitive Spanish organ! One of the things that amazes me is the distance of some of the pipes from the console, and still it is tracker action.

[@charleskelly5672]

WOW!!! WHOA!!! Thank you!!! Mike Kelly, San Angelo, Texas

[@franziskafranzi2012]

Grandios!!! Danke Ihnen vielmals, lieber Herr Fey. Sie sind ein großes Reichtum für sehr viele Menschen. Schön, dass es Sie gibt.❤❤❤😘🤗

[@pelphro]

I get a "natural high" just watching and listening Paul play on this magnificent instrument. All I can say is "Wow". Great job!!

[@roberthossen8354]

This is the very best rendition I have ever heard, BRAVO!!!!

[@atlantaguy6793]

A stunning piece of music ....... awesome!

[@pietrofurlan3183]

You're great Paul... Good luck and have a good life!!!

[@АлександрИванов-и7д9ч]

Очень красивая музыка! Исполнение божественное!♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

[@joachim590]

Très beau morceau ! Merci Paul Fey Il est à noter que cette Fanfare impériale est issue du "Minué" du Concerto pour 2 orgues n° 6 en ré majeur d'Antonio Soler

[@annemackellar6293]

Simply stunning. Love this sound.

[@iruben77]

WOW!!! this sounds so amazing on this beautiful instrument, and played so well!

[@awkwarddude]

Absolutely loved it. Such a magnificent instrument and played with such intensity and feeling. Thank you.

[@friedrichzaratoustra2065]

Glorieux et triomphant. Bravo !

[@der_Allsehende_Seher]

Hervorragend! Einfach herrlich, wirklich atemberaubend, Herr Fey! Dass Sie als junger Mann so viel schon errungen haben, ist doch ein wahres Wunder! Ich bin älter, und ich wünsche, ich könnte lang genug leben, um zu hören, was Sie alles in 20, 30, gar 40 Jahren noch unternehmen werden! Ich wünsche Ihnen weiterhin viel Freude, Erfolg, kurzum *vom Guten nur das Allerbeste!* 😊 HG aus Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA Jim Krämer PS: I prefer German to English, although I grew up here. I am on the Autism Spectrum. When I was young, the research and information about Autism had not yet come to light. That only began to occur in the mid 1980s to early 1990s. During my childhood and young adult years I was put down, bullied, called every foul name imaginable in English. My grandfather, neighbors, and dear friends were the ones who helped, and they did so in German! (I wrote this part in English, because I sense that you enjoy that language. You write English like a native!).😊

[@petitskiman8446]

Que dire de plus que cette belle musique et cette belle interprétation... Rien, juste l'écouter.🐧

[@hjkaye]

Absolutely adore this piece and brilliant performance! I've had it going on in my head for a couple of days. Thank you for sharing your wonderful musical gifts. ❤️

[@johnhenryholiday4964]

Those spanish trumpets certainly have their own flavor and tang.... whats not to love.... Im not sure what the answer voice.... it certainly kind of sounded schalmei in nature.... a nice buzzy very interesting reed.... Thanks Paul....

[@InventorZahran]

I think there's some kind of high mutation stop sounding along with the schalmei-type reed... Possibly a 1 1/3?

[@drdylanman]

So much power from only two manuals! It's awesome! And those little buzzy reeds are just cracking me up with their cute sound! Another excellent performance of one of my favorite pieces!

[@Geoplanetjane]

The size of an organ has nothing to do with the number of keyboards it has. It’s the number and variety of pipes that are the point.

[@drdylanman]

@@Geoplanetjane I know that to be true. I used to play for my church in college. I was just impressed with the massive sound . 🙂

[@steamgent4592]

What beautiful piece and what a fantastic sounding organ. I think I’ve replayed this piece 30 times already today.

[@Jordi_Ventura]

Nice & mostly majestic music composition. Fine, good pipe organ playing 😄💛

[@goodtohaveinajam8148]

Crazy world. I play harmonica, began when I was 14, and could take it in my pocket. Now I am 68, have been playing for 54 years, still learning....but this, this instrument takes up an entire building! Truly awesome.

[@chong2389]

It's not often we get to hear the Trompette en chamade stop. Thank you for posting the mightiest one!

[@DrpanProductions]

My god, those facade pipes and the entire case are absolutely gorgeous. Wonder if any of the facade pipes that look all textured and twisted even speak.

[@Michi-e7d]

Schön wie Du deine Möglichkeiten nutzt und die Orgellandschaft bereits.Ein wunderschönes dynamisches Werk

[@precarious333music]

Fantastic! I love that you are playing this ancient handmade wooden organ while reading the music from a tablet. Quite a contrast of paradigms. 😂

[@simonehawkins5520]

This recording, and video, is a gem. Thank you for sharing this beautiful piece!!! I could listen to this organ ALL day.

[@PaulFey]

Oh, thank you so much!! 😀

[@simonehawkins5520]

@@PaulFey Could you tell me please which music edition you used to study this fanfare? I am interested to learn more about the piece, including a work number or what manuscript it comes from, if that’s possible (if you know)!

[@joy2406]

Many thanks for uploading a work well done