THE BLUE DANUBE - STRAUSS II - JONATHAN SCOTT (ORGAN) - THE BRIDGEWATER HALL, MANCHESTER

[@georgewilson9553]

Who needs an orchestra when you can have Jonathan Scott at the organ console! Bravo! Bravo!Bravissimo!

[@rogeliogamboa7644]

agree - who needs an orchestra - it's all there ... and more

[@quoniam426]

@@rogeliogamboa7644 Orchestra is overrated...

[@kravcovmeditate]

WELLDONE!

[@victoraguilera-alfaro]

the most beautiful musical instrument, better with Jonathan

[@phyrostar1436]

Wow you Play so Good

[@lindaliebenberg6110]

MOST FABULOUSLY PLAYED. MASTER OF MUSIC! AND THE ORGAN !

[@billnorman1704]

The only thing missing from this performance is a much-deserved rousing applause. So I added it in my head.

[@LukaHribar]

😅 3:28 😢😊

[@richiejohnson]

What a gift he has for selecting registration; everything in perfect balance. It sounded like a sunny day alongside a river with a carousel and boats on flickering water reflections. Perfect everything else as well, including of course the videography and sound recording and post-production.

[@NJPurling]

I would say the piece opens at night. However i do not know whether we should still be in Vienna or aboard the International Space Station in the later parts.

[@John-hr5bj]

My sentiments exactly as George Wilson. No need for an orchestra when Jonathan is playing the Bridgewater Hall organ AND Tom is doing the video and audio!!!!. BRAVO!!

[@FreethinkingSecularist]

As one delves into Jonathan Scott's organ transcription of Strauss's "An der schönen blauen Donau," performed at the majestic Bridgewater Hall in Manchester, the piece's essence, audaciously unspooled on an instrument as grand as the organ, takes on a sublime new dimension. Scott's performance is a testament to his profound understanding of both the organ and Strauss's composition. The transcription does not merely recreate the waltz for a different instrument, but rather it harnesses the organ's rich tonal palette to breathe new life into Strauss's work. It's akin to watching a master painter recreating a watercolor as an oil painting-different mediums, but the essence of the beauty remains. The grandeur of the Bridgewater Hall's organ becomes an orchestra under Scott's skilled hands, each register, each key, meticulously utilized to simulate the various orchestral elements. In Scott's version, the organ's pipes become the sweeping strings, the vibrant woodwinds, and the bold brass of an orchestra, yet retain the distinct, harmonious colorations that only an organ can produce. The result is a sonic tapestry that feels at once intimate and expansive. In terms of dynamics, Scott brings out the subtle variations of the waltz with surgical precision. The ebb and flow of the melody, the nuanced crescendos and decrescendos, reflect the inherent dynamism of the Danube itself. The triumphant motifs of the waltz swell with majestic grandeur, while the quieter passages trickle with an undercurrent of intimate reflection. The performance is filled with emotional depth and tonal complexity that tug at our cognitive and emotional responses to music. It underscores how an accomplished musician can transform a piece through the lens of a different instrument, revealing new layers of beauty and meaning. The subtle changes in tempo, the dynamic shifts, all create an emotional narrative that is uniquely resonant in the organ's voice. Jonathan Scott's organ transcription of "An der schönen blauen Donau" is a stunning exploration of the work's musical potential. It is a testament to the organ's orchestral prowess and to Scott's masterful musicianship. This interpretation transforms the familiar waltz into an exhilarating sonic journey that both respects and reinvents Strauss's masterpiece, echoing the dynamic beauty of the Danube in all its resplendent glory.

[@rebelreese5363]

Never have I heard a more beautiful rendition of the Blue Danube Waltz!

[@leroywilliams6679]

Jonathan Scott is just amazing the way he brings different sounds out of these organ. Love to listen his music.

[@SordidGuy]

I've seen performer after performer playing their instruments, but this man is simply THE BEST! I'm practically at a loss for words. Absolutely stunning selection, performance, execution, EVERYTHING! THANK YOU!!!

[@賴基雄-l8m]

1開眼界。

[@paulgreen9792]

Shades of the “2001 a space odyssey” space shuttle! It came to mind almost immediately. That is my favorite scene in that classic film. Great music always transports one to idyllic estates where all else just fades into a fly away mist if only temporary; and it’s enough. Thank you Mr. Scott for another glorious escape to the most happy muses. PWG

[@johannesbusch8161]

Excellent! You even think you can hear the percussion of the orchestral composition. Thank you!

[@ginadodds2695]

I must listen to this performance at least once a day...REALLY! It calms me down during this horrible Pandemic. You and your brother are helping all of us cope at this traumatic time. THANK YOU. By the way, I LOVE your performances with Tom. The playing and interaction always makes me smile.

[@hostlangr]

Sie meinen *Plandemic?*

[@marc49lewis]

Absolutely stupendous. Jonathan is a musical genius.

[@VauxhallViva1975]

He certainly is. The only thing that lets this and his other videos down, is the analog recording system. It would seem he is using compressor/limiters, but they are notorious for introducing lots of noise if the music is quiet. Quiet passages are drenched in 'Tape-hiss', which spoils it. :( (see very start of this piece) A digital-audio recorder when he performs his videos would greatly improve the overall enjoyment of his playing. Just sayin'..... ;)

[@oliversdaniel5994]

@@VauxhallViva1975 KZbin does some further compression to the music and a lot of quality is lost.

[@chefethanguo9701]

@@oliversdaniel5994 True, and I do agree!

[@oliversdaniel5994]

All along I was under the impression that Andre Rieu's orchestration was beautiful. It can't hold a candle to this, this is so brilliant. What talent.

[@litamtondy]

André Rieu is more show than music. Real orchestras are way better.

[@applejuices]

I can always recognize Andre Rieu's performances when I hear them. They just stand out unlike any other. That's how horrible they are.

[@miriamcaraquitena]

Absolutely wonderfull!! It's as if the whole orchestra played at the same time!! A brilliant performance!! Congratulations to both!!👏👏💖💖

[@obaba1928]

Hello. I found this purely by accident, but now I'm hooked! There's nothing Dr Scott cannot play on the organ! Unparalleled brilliance and talent! I already listened to it five times this morning only!

[@oresteh.bernal8748]

What a beautiful waltz,amazing performance by Jonathan Scott and this beast of an instrument ,unbelievable.

[@sa25-svredemption98]

This has always been a beautiful piece, but this rendition has sent it spiralling into the clouds above other pieces! So too has my appreciation of the absolute talent at play here. The Scott Brothers have always been organists of significant renown, but this performance has hurtled Jonathan Scott into the realm of talented musicians so rarely seen in history! What a performance!!!!

[@sjpiran]

A beautiful performance. Stunning!

[@GeorgeVanderVeen]

Wow, absolutely unbelievable played

[@lucianozanchi5350]

Tutta la musica è AMORE,ma poi questa suonata magnificamente benissimo ti prende l'anima il cuore.Per la sua sublime grandezza nel suonarla.Maestro le nostre più alte congratulazioni nel modo che suona,non ci sono parole.Onore stima con grane abnegazione.Grazie grazie grazie.!

[@Hosu223]

Bravo bravo BRAVO!!!

[@ullifabian]

That's awesome, what goes on a great organ!!! The acoustic dream on a great HiFi system. Thank you for it! Many greetings from the Rhineland in Germany. Ulli Fabian

[@jgdmlw]

That was breathtaking. Played so beautifully and perfectly. That brought tears to my eyes it was so beautiful.

[@danielmkubacki]

A masterful transcription. I love the way Jonathan Scott plays.

[@ullifabian]

Das ist ja wohl der Hammer, was auf einer tollen Orgel geht!! Der akustische Traum auf einer tollem HiFi-Anlage. Danke dafür!. Viele Grüße aus dem Rheinland in Germany. Ulli Fabian

[@ginadodds2695]

One of your fans told me, when I asked, what the age difference is between you and your brother, Tom. I was surprised since I thought you, Jonathan, was the younger brother. You both are handsome and amazingly gifted musicians. In all my years as a singer and musician, I have NEVER such amazing talent listening to you and your brother. PLEASE come to the US for a concert. The crowd will be amazing!!! Gina Dodds, Bellmore, NY USA

[@elainemeyer-hp6ye]

Brilliant

[@pasimaenpaa2360]

a true musical genius. magnificent ! exquisite ! standing ovation. bravo !!!

[@patches_the_lad2584]

1000% some rct2 vibes from this. Literally went and found out what this song was called after replaying rct2 just so I could hear a cover like this

[@lanonyme]

Remarquable transcription. Et avec ces registrations, nous avons l'impression d'entendre un orchestre. Bravississimo ! ! !

[@jaredt5127]

I much prefer the orchestra for dancing, but for easy listening and appreciating the beauty of the organ this cannot be beat. Thank you

[@nathanaellee8356]

One of the most beautiful and popular waltzes ever written and certainly a masterpiece by Straus and very beautifully played on this magnificent organ

[@keithstiles5087]

Oh wow, this brought such a smile to my face. Just needed waltzing couples to just make the entire thing amazing. I'm going to order some of these scores because they are quite well transcribed.

[@reiki2guy]

Completely brilliant and unparalleled interpretation. Jonathan Scott you are a true musical genius. I think this version is superior to the orchestral one. Bravo, maestro.

[@hostlangr]

Nicht übertreiben! Aber er spielt recht souverän, die sehr gute Registrierung hilft dabei, die Raumakustik besser klingen zu lassen als sie ist!

[@bobkonradi1027]

A pipe organ playing will always out-do an orchestra playing the same song.

[@lucianozanchi5350]

Non troviamo adeguate parole per dirle parole di Onorata stima e ossequio per il modo di suonare.È un incantesimo di bellezza sentirla suonare è un grande spettacolo da parte Nostra ascoltarla.

[@H00yaah]

Jonathan truly becomes one with his music. Agog, I am awed.

[@wenhelxing]

This is the reason why the organ is the king of all instruments. The true definition of a "one man band".

[@McKenna1701]

She has always been the queen of all instruments, Sir.

[@jmeyer3rn]

I think Strauss would highly approve!!!!

[@WINCHANDLE]

lovely..the quintessence of Western culture.

[@kennethrodrigue1324]

Outstanding. Have listened to it 4 times since I found it yesterday. Perfectly executed. Very well done and very many thanks for sharing this with the world!

[@erichreval9106]

Ein begnadeter Künstler, einfach nur wunderbar🏆

[@kentbloxham3826]

Johnathan, this is pure magic with amazing colours, an absolute joy and so fantastically arranged . Another flawless and joyous performance!!

[@micheljoberton5325]

Superbe magnifique le beau Danube avec l orgue merci Mr Jonathan Scott 👏👏👏👏💓

[@MarioTAMBASCO]

piacevolissima esecuzione

[@margaretflack2091]

He’s great. Enjoying hearing him play the organ , I love the organ

[@butchhastings2945]

Made my day. Mesmerizing!!!

[@joanmetcalfe5038]

Superb playing (as always!) of a lovely piece. I really like the many different shots of the Bridgewater Hall, its stage, the organ console - and, of course, of Jonathan. Thank you to you both

[@joanmetcalfe5038]

Tannhauser overture

[@MrPeter3011]

this playing is a masterclass of its own.....forever thanks to JS.....

[@sharonnygaard8862]

Blue DANUBE It’s so beautiful love to hear you play

[@lucasmetzler]

LINDO! ♡ Composição magnífica, belo arranjo, excelente órgão e organista excepcional.

[@RobinBeaumont]

Love the way he turns it into a cinema organ at one point using a clever stop combination

[@PJBearstein]

How would cinema organs be in liturgical settings?

[@moon-cf2vw]

Which time stamp?

[@erikthenorviking8251]

@@PJBearstein I often think that the restoration of St. Paul's Cathedral in London "missed a trick"... Allegedly, one of the trumpets was sub-contracted by Willis , to Midmer-Losh, who were too busy building the Boardwalk/Atlantic City organ, so they asked one of their pipemakers (who also did work for Wurlitzer et al.) to produce said trumpet. St. Paul's now has an extra console at floor level; perhaps there should have been a nod in the direction of WurliTzer., with a full-on theatre console, white and gold, coloured stop-tabs...?!!

[@universaltunes9606]

love the music

[@soundsofmartinique]

8 septembre 2019. Et je découvre un grand organiste. Séduit par la finesse du jeu, ainsi que par le choix de la registration. Le tout avec du nerf et de l'équilibre. Bra-vi-ssi-mo.

[@josephablitt830]

No words can express the joy at listening seeing animations of two wonderful artists. I know Joe would have felt the same god bless you both. Pat & pnbehalf of Joe Ablitt

[@gordongriswold1473]

Fantastic, Mr. Scott!

[@noahconstrictor100]

Everything that you post is amazing. Thank you!

[@FullnMellow]

I was waiting for some space stations to swirl around.

[@kevintuma1193]

You and Me both ! I have heard this beautiful piece of music for over 60 years and I still associate it to the Movie score now, that was one provocative Movie ! God Bless

[@1978sjt]

2001 or Elite? :p

[@FullnMellow]

@@1978sjt 2001 of course, was first :-P

[@jakol9383]

@@1978sjt I love both equally

[@ethelbertsmit2637]

Wow!! BRAVO! Amazing!

[@kentbloxham3826]

The supreme surprises you deliver with this piece leaves me with goosebumps. I do not mean any offence by using such glib terminology. Once again your artistry leaves me utterly breathless!! Heavenly as always Jonathan

[@ginadodds2695]

What exquisite virtuosity!!! The Scott Brothers are amazing musicians, unlike any I've heard of before. Gina Dodds USA

[@Slavekx1]

SUPER, PERFECT MUSIC !!!

[@kentbloxham3826]

Dearest Jonathan and Tom, I totally Love the way that Everything You Ever Play Anywhere, you're not going just playing the piece. You put into it Your whole Self, Magically making each piece though it were a Truly Living, Breathing Being, the Blue Danube being a Classic Example. You have no idea the number of Organists I have heard Mercilessly Murdering this well known and popular piece of Music

[@bengunn99]

Great sound and wonderful playing. Thanks.

[@ВолодимирЯцик-з9ю]

Brilliant!

[@antoniobattistella5868]

Non avrei mai pensato che con l'organo si potesse esprimere cosi bene le diverse atmosfere di questa composizione stupenda. Bravissimo!

[@lucianozanchi5350]

Non ci sono parole è sublime la musica dell'organo,dobbiamo tutti portarla nel cuore nell'ascolto.!

[@Anna-yq2vg]

La musica e la bravura dell'interprete conquistano il cuore. Grazie.

[@G6JPG]

In this piece, at times you get just a feel of how magnificent it must sound in that hall, at other times it sounds like a fairground organ - I can just visualise the cardboard sheets going through! (Which is quite a feat for such a mighty instrument.) A tour de force. Excellent arrangement - and of course playing. (And not to forget his brother for the excellent recording and video, too.)

[@chefethanguo9701]

This is why the organ is unbeatable!

[@swirlydudefan3318]

Bravissimo, Jonathan! I felt like I was at an Imperial Court Ball at the Hofburg Palace in "Alt Wien"!

[@xcandomath897]

Jonathan SCOTT , nothing less , what do you want for more ? ? A sparkling night of Music .

[@joanerhard454]

Love organ, can! Think anymore, Deb abd deb

[@erichreval9106]

Exzellent Maestro 👏👏👏

[@eriko7939]

Bravo!! A beautiful performance💕

[@dorisbrandon5317]

Wonderful!

[@gordongriswold1473]

Superb, Mr. Scott! Kudos!

[@mainaccount131]

Super excellent with very good interesting video

[@vicencgramuntfurio4973]

Que gran interpretacion Jonathan

[@RobertZat]

Jonathan, as always, superb arranging and playing. Thank you for continuing to post such wonderful music.

[@mossturn01]

Eat your heart out Andre Rieu. Registration and tempo perfect. A splendid performance. Thankyou.

[@erikthenorviking8251]

Forget Rieu, this guy's got the Wiener-Boheme-Orchester to a T. Brilliant !!

[@koseogluem]

Sir, I wish you best of everything you want for sharing these musics with us :)

[@Pipendreamer]

What a maestro!

[@normaheath901]

Yo are just so talented, sounds perfect, the changes so smooth.

[@janeway5913]

Wonderfull music,😍

[@Doug6412]

Lovely.

[@martinjaviermauro]

Magnífico!

[@JuanFranciscoN]

Excelente arreglo para organo 👌 gracias Jonathan, Escuchando en 2022 🎹

[@adalbertogomesdossantos4545]

Que transcrição fantástica! Melhor, impossível! Já ouvi várias transcrições pra órgão de tubos desse exímio organista. Todas são perfeitas! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@MarcusB-qr1hk]

Absolutely magnificent!!

[@隠居キャラ]

初めて聴きました 素晴らしい音色だ。

[@OVERHERE-OVERHERE]

His fingers and toes are expressing the passion peace harmony he’s feeling...One thing to play music another thing to feel the music

[@тамаракиселева-ъ2ж]

Thank you!Amazing!

[@gloriastiehl2905]

Beautiful music!🧡🧡🥰🥰👍👍

[@boilmaint]

I listened to the Radetzky march and thought Blue Danube must really rocks...

[@MateusGedoz]

Wow, Amazing!

[@НеляДиброва-д9д]

БРАВО !!!

[@robertomarelli9640]

fantastico...soprannaturale....

[@ROXAS_IX]

Gloria para los oídos!

[@ginadodds2695]

As always, amazing performance! I had to sing with you, couldn't resist. Bellmore, NY USA

[@giovannifernandez3058]

Absolutely stunning! Bravo!