Epic Halloween Organ Solo | Toccata in D Minor | Richard Elliott

[@tomtalker2000]

Their is absolutely NOTHING like hearing a pipe organ if this size. Opened up FULLY especially at the end. I sung in many elite choirs with my mom god rest her soul as she passed away from pancreatic cancer 2yrs ago. But the time we had together i know that this instrument and the french horn which she played for a while. Were her two favorite instruments. This is also one of my favorite pieces to hear on a pipe organ. And it was played to perfection...!!! Still gives me goosebumps every time i hear it.

[@mwevre1876]

Man, I wish the video was just a fugue minutes longer.

[@deansmeltzer]

Well played.

[@chrismurray8586]

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[@johnw2026]

I wonder how many of d minors were watching this?

[@morganbendorf2948]

Well, if you really want to, you can just keep going Bach to the beginning and listening to it again

[@jr_freiberg]

@@deansmeltzer Indeed

[@66776970]

0:01: The thunder cracking and rumbling and the "vampire's" entrance is one of the spookiest scenes I had ever seen.

[@wyatt6097]

The great Richard Elliot playing one of the greatest compositions ever written....

[@wyatt6097]

But... it needs the Fugue...

[@christianloper9483]

Wyatt Watts I wish he played the rest too, but still enjoyed what it was.

[@JJRicks]

I met him at the Tabernacle once. :D

[@paulinaryan7388]

:)

[@jasonsfireofaith]

Wyatt Watts as

[@chuckylugs9607]

This striking piece of music, played on a church organ is one of the best sounds that I’ve ever heard 🎹🎹🎼 🥰

[@johnhawkins7274]

This easily proves why Rick Elliot is considered as one of the greatest living organists. Bravo!

[@sdansie]

I love it! Sometimes we get so caught up with what is proper and what is not in life that we forget that it is okay to let our hair down and just have some fun. I never would have thought that the mighty Tabernacle would be turned into a haunted music hall complete with fog machines, spooky lights and lightning. Dr. Elliott played the piece to perfection. Thanks for doing this it made my day.

[@leezurligen227]

Disclaimer: No actual lightning bolts were used in the making of this video.

[@johannadeleon4384]

I understand that fear is against peace. That’s it!

[@KiliFili13]

The spooky lighting and decor in the Tabernacle is simply epic. They really went all out on this. Well done.

[@provoschoolbus]

Well, I will now expect to see more lighting effects and such at Conference here on out.

[@smithtaylorj15]

I love this it can show that Halloween can still be fun and not crazy scary.

[@janiebreckenridge433]

He is an unbelievable talent--out of this world.

[@tachevahdr]

Terrific playing, that put us right in the mood for Halloween.

[@stevenschrier4207]

Virtuoso organ performance played from memory. Privileged to have visited the E.M. Skinner organ at the Tabernacle. Thankful Maestro Elliot shares some of his musicianship on KZbin.

[@tylersmith4826]

For Richard Elliot being older and wiser, this is awesome that his hands can still do that! I know this was a few years ago but still amazing!!!

[@antoniotermulo9214]

Utterly fantabulous, heavenly, divine, uplifting, breathtaking organ rendition of this magnificent masterpiece. I love ❤️ it

[@criscoleman]

Incredible piece made more incredible that Elliott could play it by memory.

[@araeagle3829]

WOW! (insert every positive explective ever) Just watching it being played and the speed and nimbleness of Elliot's fingers is amazing! Glorious piece, on a glorious instrument, by a truly extraordinary musician!

[@AM-cc9zw]

I want to learn the organ just to play this! Awesome!

[@sarakatana3426]

Me too, because I love this music played by organ

[@Dialikesmores]

If I die ,I want this played at my funeral.

[@sarakatana3426]

Me too

[@carolinethecrystalfox8005]

Me too, this will be my funeral song

[@DavidSnyderLumierist]

Thank you Dr. Watts for your beautiful, thrilling gift. Rarely does one find the D. Minor so magnificently presented by an artist (who has it memorized I might add) and so professionally performed on one of Americas most exceptional organs that is known and loved by millions I am sure. I found your professional attire most excellent and appropriate. Thank you and Blessings. David Snyder, Lumierist ,Creator of Virgil Fox Heavy Organ Touring Production.

[@davidstout6051]

Best rendition ever. Setting is phenomenal too.

[@christianloper9483]

Visually fantastic, and played very well! I do wish he played the whole thing though. Still, crazy to see the tabernacle decked out like that.

[@bennymora3086]

Richard Elliott is definitely a master!!!🎹🎃

[@UtahKent]

Would love to see a performance of the entire piece by Richard Elliott on that organ in that building. The acoustics of that building are unparalleled. The organ is incredible too.

[@cynthiavanvoorhis9512]

Amazing, the talent you have to have to play an organ like that. Love this.

[@DavidHernandez-tf8pl]

What a talented man is Mr, Richard Elliott!

[@Glorindellen]

This popped up in my feed. My brother was one of the organists for the Temple Square concert series for over 20 years, playing 30 minute recitals at the tabernacle. He was obsessed with pipe organs since age 12. He built a house with a 2.5 story living room to accommodate his dream pipe organs since age, the largest in the state of Idaho at 91 ranks. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in mid January 2024 and passed away 2 weeks later. About an hour before he died I asked what he most wanted to do when he got to the other side. He replied he wanted to find a massive pipe organs since and play a certain Bach toccata and fugue. As he was laying there awaiting the end, barely conscious, we observed his fingers were moving. I realized he was playing the organ in his mind, already. Tonight marks 11 months since his being called to be a celestial organist.

[@Katie_crochets]

This is literally the song I haven’t heard in years and it truly brings memories of the true meaning of Halloween 🎃

[@michaelhendriksen2465]

Thank you Rick, and the lighting, props, and video crews for a very fun and 'spooky' rendition of this gem!

[@sandraforsythe6966]

A masterpiece... Played by a master!

[@CaraVRDecor]

Such a fun video of a marvelous organist - thank you for sharing!

[@jaketrent]

Plays it like it's no big deal. Awesome!

[@AlexisGayles]

With a AVERAGE of eight hours a day in practice for things like this... It IS no big deal to him... AND he does it BY MEMORY...

[@sameaston9587]

Beautiful! Now the Phantom of the Opera Overture, please.

[@AnatoliBogatov]

Это просто бесподобно, давно искал это произведение, а как звучит орган!!!...

[@TheTManShow]

ABSOLUTELY beautiful, and perfect background

[@cinema104]

Bravo! You made my Halloween.

[@margaretkruger1283]

Simply superb: thank you, Mr. Elliott.

[@Kovabomb]

I love how they managed to make this both haunting and spooky without it being profane or irreverent. It's a song that you easily associate with Halloween or villainy, but it is still appropriate for a hallowed hall. The imagery is very much suited to Halloween, but there is no reference to devilry or witchery or anything like that. In all, it's a presentation that captures the spirit of Halloween that Christ would still be comfortable having in one of his houses of worship.

[@Judith-il4yw]

I couldn't disagree more.

[@mikebetts2046]

Remember, JS Bach was a devout Christian and wrote music to glorify God. The common man may think of Halloween whenever they hear the into to this song but that does not diminish from the greatness of most all his works.

[@RUsMJ21495]

But did Bach actually write this piece? Its been up to debate for years.

[@SharonKofoed]

Watching this has become a Halloween tradition!

[@scopex2749]

I HAVE TO PLAY THIS ORGAN!!!!!!! On my way to Salt Lake!!!!

[@ReaganReese]

I couldn't believe my eyes! That was amazing!!!!! More!!!

[@nicolasfernandez7986]

Super original, linda performance!

[@thanatos7246]

Don't be so dramatic! Me:

[@andrewcoleman8026]

That was AWESOME!!! The music was great and the video was so cool! I hope they make more organ music videos like this!

[@jencypetersen3410]

I clicked on it, thinking "Which classical piece even IS the Tocatta in D Minor? It looks scary, and the effects on the Tabernacle Hall are cool. But which piece is it?!" First couple notes, and I recognized the classic Halloween trill. Loved it! Richard Elliot, you inspire me.

[@eveange-elyse4312]

Magnifiquement joué

[@jorgscharff3563]

I love it, i love Bach and i love disney´s 20.000 Leagues Under The Sea! 😊👍👏

[@DoomSlayer_]

Sends chills and goosebumps all over my body hearing this masterpiece. Very nice.

[@Nothingtoseehere007]

Absolutely breathtaking 🙌🏼

[@GrahamBradley]

Fantastic arrangement, love the lighting and atmo too.

[@barriegiles9076]

GENIUS!!!

[@tommydronesmaaddaaah9911]

Perfect ! Found this under Creepy Organ Music On The First Search !! Thanks !! The Sound Effects Made It Perfect !

[@thetabernaclechoir]

Glad you liked it!

[@ericsmith6076]

Love his solos. Amazing

[@chaseallen5515]

Bravo 👏 👏

[@elenalohrey1971]

how is it possible to write a song this good

[@javiernicho1608]

ni cientos de guitarras, o miles de violines, te logra emocionar lo que te trasmite un órgano de tubos, en vivo y en directo

[@mckennaheller2769]

What a talented organist! This piece has always been a favorite of mine and the way Richard Elliot plays it is absolutely stunning!

[@AlexisGayles]

I have seen him in a many a tuxedo but the white tie and tails just pulled it OFF!! He approached that bench like " Excuse me, but I have some SERIOUS spookiness to give you. Watch..."

[@TheTManShow]

You sir are getting a thumbs up, and a new sub!!! You deserve it! Amazing work, BRAVO!!

[@thatoneguy3411]

ive heard this so much its hard to think of it as spooky but just as classical

[@hydehouse]

This is amazing.

[@kirklevitt8813]

So bizarre and absolutely beautiful!

[@AlexisGayles]

I was expecting some spooky frowning eyes to appear on the pipes at the end! Bravo, Brother Rick, BRAVO!! In your quest to make the organ less spooky, thanks for showing what spooky REALLY sounds like in the hands of a master organist. Can't wait to see what you come up with for next year... you know we'll be waiting, right?😎 I liked his acknowledgement of the organ before he started... he bowed his head. Usually acknowledges it after his organ solos when he takes his bow by touching the bench as he leaves.

[@evilwarcow]

This is something that I remembering praying back in 2013ish to heavenly father to have happen. Ask and ye shalt receive. Thank you Heavenly Father! :D

[@Ravenn944]

Perfection!!!

[@artgamechanger3841]

THIS man right here!? Wow!

[@WHO.SENT.U]

🧛🧛🧛 Happy Halloween 🖤

[@nadiamarsile3049]

Respect ! Beautiful .Thank you very much ..

[@GREG62944]

Great song and scenery.

[@edmardisla8492]

Lol, he looks kind of like a vampire. (No offense intended).

[@Dreamycinnamoroll_]

I agree

[@pemuda7075]

*dracula

[@maestro3826]

Count Von Elliott 😂

[@Mike-01234]

So cool love to see this in person

[@orionharmon6017]

Playing the toccata in d minor sounds perfect for Halloween. 🎹🎼🎼🎼🎃👻🍬

[@antoniotermulo9214]

Superb.... sublime.... captivating.... uplifting.... heavenly.... lovely 😊....❤️❤️🌹🌹👍👌🏌🏻‍♂️🏌🏻‍♂️⛳️⛳️

[@RongusObongus37]

Absolutely beautiful

[@youtubegodly]

Extraordinary unbelievale🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@TimothyRoberson-w2u]

I wish I could play the organ like him 😮

[@israpianoman]

We all want the fugue!!!

[@Machtyn]

This reply needs more votes and a response! :D

[@masterbulgokov]

Amen!!

[@anamusicaycine]

Wonderful!

[@DonkeKongChick]

I am speechless.

[@peggybogar3059]

Never mind your eyes what about your ears too. Yes Vibrant and what a piece. Lovely to see the fingers and feet at work and the practise you must have done in preparation for sharing this masterful Toccata in D Minor, thank you

[@Drewchronister]

hes good and the fog is cool nice work

[@ericsantana1184]

Wonderful range

[@marks79luv]

AWESOME

[@--ODiN--]

Oh man never heard a Halloween genre music on MTC, and now I want ... mmmmoooooooaaaaarrrrrrr. My like which is now 7001 in total of this video.

[@carolinethecrystalfox8005]

Maybe this year's halloween, Ill play that

[@binrip654]

Ganz großes Kino Bravo

[@UTRose45]

he is simply amazing - the talent he has, mixed with the love of music he shares so freely with all....... he is one super Earthly Angel~

[@conselhotutelar2034]

sensacional piano mórmon força no toque

[@sandiblohm6733]

Love it! ❤

[@ebecky4275]

I LOVE IT!

[@SharonKofoed]

This is great!!! :D

[@donaldwillis5380]

Sharon Kofoed I

[@celsouriarte4549]

?

[@yournormalfriend-roblox--g6820]

love it mate! 😂❤

[@larikipe940]

TOTALLY FABULOUS!

[@charlesbutler4646]

Superbly played

[@rocha5355]

Bravo 👏 that was beautiful

[@heylelpontifex2996]

1:18

[@jeffreysweetland4088]

Excellent job on this song 😎

[@julieschultz6363]

With Halloween being on Sunday this year, I'll have to suggest our organist play this.

[@warewolf9002]

HMM! Just a suggestion how about the Phantom of the Opera.

[@AlexisGayles]

Another suggestion for you, Brother Rick:-)

[@Sleepy_Fox]

warewolf9002 YES

[@NOONE-cd4gu]

Yesss phantom would be nice.

[@NOONE-cd4gu]

This is a piece i imagine Erik(The Phantom ) playing

[@jonb6417]

Great to have a bit of fun with this!