God Save the Queen on the Wanamaker Organ

[@secretforreddit]

What a touching performance and arrangement. Particularly on "send her victorious," it sounded a bit more melancholy than the standard arrangement, which is fitting.

[@steve05401]

You have a great ear! This same arrangement movingly played by the Philadelphia Orchestra at Royal Albert Hall the day of her death.

[@richardsedding8444]

Thank you Mr Conte and musicians, a fitting and moving tribute. RIP Queen Elizabeth II

[@weeddegree]

Well done Philly, from the uk.

[@julianbrelsford]

Thanks UK from Philly

[@lisaferrara8120]

❤️

[@gaggymott9159]

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland thanks you for your upload, and marvellous rendition of our National Anthem! 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@SJR_Media_Group]

WOW.... Something as grand as our Late Queen... thank you. What a gorgeous Pipe Organ producing stunning sounds. Call me Old School, but tradition is still important.

[@jerryrollins512]

A nice tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth who showed solidarity with the United States on one of it's darkest days and on it's 20th. anniversary.

[@lotannaarthur4893]

May our Gracious Queen Rest in peace

[@accousticdecay]

Very well rendered. Our American hearts grieve with our fellows in Great Britain.

[@gaggymott9159]

Thank you. We in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland are BEREFT of Her Majesty, and saddened beyond words. 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧. God Save the King.

[@audinos1840]

I love the “Norwegian” chord change at “send her victorious.” (Norway uses this tune as their royal anthem).

[@Tacticitus1556]

Wonderful to see a proper instrument and ensemble performing a wonderful tribute to Our Sovereign Lady Queen Elizabeth

[@ohrazda1956]

Very moving. I had the honor of attending Richard Conte's "noon" Wanamaker performance a few years back. The brass and vocal accompaniment add to the performance.

[@Maxi-du7gt]

Our Gracious Majesty The Queen Elizabeth the IInd 😢 Rest in peace, we'll never forget you.

[@iwasglad122]

Thank you for this post. Quite a rarity hearing our National Anthem performed in the key of Gb.

[@ummmuurdone7805]

That’s what I was thinking too. I quite like it a lot!

[@Salmagundiii]

Indeed! I wonder why the esteemed Mr. Conte made this unusual adjustment.

[@anb7408]

I noticed that when I saw Richard hitting those keys. My first thought was: “Huh?!” But, it sounded nice!

[@TheFrogfather1]

That orchestra didn’t stand a chance! I visited what was the Lord and Taylor in 2002 and heard Mr Conte playing the organ. Hoping to be back next year!

[@ChrisSmith-yq9pr]

A beautiful tribute to Her Late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth ii! Brilliantly done!!

[@clickrick]

In memory of Queen Elizabeth II 21/4/1926 - 8/9/2022 God save the King,

[@Hefeweizennz]

Vale Regina Vivat Rex.

[@kitchaosuk]

Thanks Guys!! From the UK

[@lisaferrara8120]

❤️

[@debraharden]

I feel as if I am in Heaven when listening to this and all that you play. Thank you, Scott Brothers, for your exquisite music! ❤

[@jakesmainchannel]

God Save The King and May Our gracious Queen Rest In Peace 🕊

[@azuraluna8996]

Beautiful song dedicated to Her Majesty 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@francoisconverset6315]

Very beautiful interpretation with voices and organ. Music is international. 🎹 🇨🇵 👑

[@bobholmes65]

Beautiful and well done!

[@darkwatersband]

Rest in peace your majesty and god save the king

[@CozyMoose]

Magnificent. Makes me proud to be a Philadelphian!

[@nicholaswhitaker1374]

Fabulous to see/hear it played in F#!

[@CarlosVazquez-p4c]

The perfect 👌 👍 size organ for my home 🏡.

[@Tocsin-Bang]

Thank you to all of those involved!

[@leedshunk]

Absolutely beautiful and very moving , thankyou from the UK 💕💕💕

[@gmc0422]

I have an interesting history. I was born in Edinburgh, Scotland by a woman who had dual citizenship -- she was born in Scotland, emigrated to the US. She "got into trouble", and went to Scotland to hide out with her parents until she'd birthed me, then as soon as we were both able to travel, we both came back to Southern California, and I was put up for adoption, since it was then quite a taboo to be a single mother in the mid-1950s. My adoptive parents also were British (Mum -- Yorkshire), and Scottish (Dad, born in Glasgow). I was steeped in the British/Scottish lifestyles and was very carefully taught my manners in the tradition of the many children who came up in the UK. My accent turned out to be a very interesting mish-mash of Mum's North-of England accent and Dad's gutteral Clydeside Scottish accent. Long story short, I still have a great respect for the UK and its many years of tradition, and I know this tune both as the secondary American National Anthem ("My County 'Tis Of Thee"), and also as "God Save the Queen" (now God Save the King"). I had the thrill of playing this organ in the summer of 1976 while Dr. Keith Chapman was still the titulaire there. I had just graduated from the University of Southern California with my Masters in Church Music, and was going through Army boot camp at nearby Fort Dix, NJ. I was visiting longtime family friends who lived in a Philadelphia suburb over a weekend pass. I signed the guest register, PFC G. Mark Caldwell, MCHMus. This caught the attention of Dr. Chapman, so he offered me "hands-on" for the 10am concert. I was a "special" for the concert.

[@emanuelechiodini8522]

inno meraviglioso, musica meravigliosa, organo meraviglioso

[@marioribeirodeazevedoneto311]

Descanse em paz Rainha Elizabeth II - BRASIL

[@deniseeulert2503]

My father used to have a record of E. Power Biggs playing Bach's Toccata and Fuge in D Minor on this organ.

[@DavidSmith-sb2ix]

I played this Sunday morning to conclude the church service. I've always thought the America lyrics and this tune should be our national anthem. I love the Star Spangled Banner but My Country Tis of Thee is more descriptive of who we are as a nation overall and not just one event, important as it is. I suppose the references to God would offend too many people. Rest in peace, Your Majesty and thank you-- for everything.

[@emperornapoleon6204]

I played it on Sunday as well (trumpet though). With it being 9/11, I thought the tune would resonate with everyone for both reasons. It felt too right!

[@stephenmanning1553]

Beautiful

[@53651171]

Thank you, JAKE!!! Terrific!!

[@Garth_T]

Thanks, Bernie and Peter. Glad I was there for that.

[@zeusantony5027]

Thank you all. Some amazing harmonies too!

[@user-gj7jq3mm4r]

The most wonderful yet!

[@beautyinsound]

Thank you very much for this - beautiful tempo and the dynamic of the singing and organ was perfect. Thank you. Out of curiosity, why did you choose to do it in G flat?

[@missmusica82]

Absolutely beautiful 💜

[@matthewhedrichjr.5445]

God bless our noble queen. May she Rest In Peace. 😥🇬🇧

[@larryshirley6478]

Most excellent tribute indeed.

[@martincastilho2787]

🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷 GOD SAVE THE QUEEN. From Manaus Am Brazil

[@cardinalflower6959]

Very moving!

[@davef.2811]

Beautiful.

[@gabbeman1975]

Fantastic rendition!!

[@Heikkinen0301]

God bless the UK 🇫🇮🇬🇧

[@dave1380]

Best anthem ever written.

[@jameskeener7251]

Well done and congratulations to all.

[@MDTASHA0926]

What an impressive organ

[@Lukerdog]

Lovely

[@水順-t4p]

God Save The Queen R I P Queen Elizabeth ll 🕊️🇬🇧👸🏻🙍🏻‍♂️

[@davidrobertson7801]

Sublime, in all respects.

[@robertcholmondeley113]

God Save the King now...

[@Salmagundiii]

This was recorded earlier this summer. Wanamaker Organ Day is usually in June or July.

[@OfficialKlausMelodyne.YouTube]

God save The Queen!😢

[@canticus7068]

💖💖💖

[@warblerab2955]

Would have been something to hear in person. Recordings of that organ don't do it justice, you have to hear it in person.

[@micahh9351]

2 years...

[@shootingsmilla1239]

0:37

[@alfredoa.potthoff6709]

I dont hear the pedal at all???

[@tambrosia]

I stand for the national Anthem of the USA and for the QUEENS now KINGS Anthem. GOD Save our nations

[@OldsVistaCruiser]

Ironic that this was performed in the very city where the Founding Fathers told the king to "sod off"!

[@warreneckels4945]

Queen Elizabeth showed up in Philly to celebrate the Bicentennial, which would be a closer connection.