Wow! What an Amazing Organ! | Gackenbach Dual Organ!

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5 жыл бұрын

In the final of our series - Organs of the Westerwald - we head out into the hills to a tiny village called Gackenbach. The church there, St. Bartholomäus, is known for its amazing dual organs - yes, organs - plural!
There are 2 separate instruments - one French in style and the other English.
Both are controllable from a central console and together they sound fantastic.
The organ is known throughout the organ world and the church hosts regular, well-attended international concerts.
A big thanks to Ralf Cieslik, organist in Gackenbach, for letting us have the time at the organ.
Find out more about the organ(s) here:
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@GamingRevenant 5 жыл бұрын

I love how he said *"I mean, we're talking *ORGAN MUSIC* here, you know?"* the disbelief in thinking how organ music could apparantly be so popular, I guess every organist can relate to that in this time and age 😅

@jimmymiller77 5 жыл бұрын

FANTASTIC presentation. Thanks to the folks at the Church for allowing us in for this treat. All my best from the USA. >

@DLCaster 5 жыл бұрын

Indeed a wonderful instrument in a great room. Just wonderful, Ralf has done a truly incredible job.

@nanaessel4230 5 жыл бұрын

Lol...this comment just made my day "Its rather too loud to accompany any sort of congregation, but that's how I'll be working :)" That's so me !!!

@califdad4 5 жыл бұрын

yes, the Episcopal church I go to has a nice organ and he plays it loud and its not a problem

@SimonFenner 5 жыл бұрын

What a gloriously sounding instrument. Would love to hear more of this organ.

@velocirapture89 3 жыл бұрын

I'm just getting into organs. I'm a long-time musician, got my degree in trumpet performance and then put the horn down for a career in software. Now I'm picking music back up and have decided to learn piano & organ. This is a good channel, thank you.

@oblux 5 жыл бұрын

What a sound! It makes me want to take a trip to Gackenbach just to feel my bones shake and listen to some incredible music.

@Mr05241948 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for demonstrating the beautiful colours of this wonderful pipe organ .

@mendhamsmusicmoviesmovemen8075 4 жыл бұрын

Never apologise for long videos, I love them!

@WarrenPostma 5 жыл бұрын

It makes me absurdly happy that Organs are being loved, maintained and expanded. God bless this dude who build this thing.

@dexhd8836 4 жыл бұрын

Im 16 year old pianist and i've just been given access to an organ in my local late 1700s church, watching these vids has really helped to expand my knowledge whilst learning to play... thanks! :) ps. my organ also has these wonderful sliding doors aha!

@rickyanthony 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful accoustics in that church. If I lived there I'd come and sit at every service.

@alasdairvincent6248 2 жыл бұрын

What a monster of an organ with a fantastic sound

@andrewbarker9615 3 жыл бұрын

The last chords you play on the English organ have a very rich and bright sharp sound its incredible and haunting

@raljoc 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks again Fraser for yet another wonderful presentation.

@giemli1 4 жыл бұрын

I love that clarinet and the oboe with tremulant on, fantastic sound

@farahmohammed1963 5 жыл бұрын

Brilliant program! Thank you so much!!🌺

@meefabioo99 4 жыл бұрын

What a great sound!

@koi0009 5 жыл бұрын

You are a true master and teacher !

@georgieleejrs8299 5 жыл бұрын

once again thank you for doing this; the sound literally just blew me away!!! WOW oh wow what a beast it is!! and heard the Rumble BIG TIME at the end!! and can also play the other one on the main one on the floor just sounds perfect together!! improvisation at it's finest and you do it so well; I play at Edgefield Baptist Church in Nashville Tennessee USA would like to know where you play at; but wherever you go you have that talent that takes you places!! I started to play the Organ when I was 18 years old; am 56 years old now in 2019; I have a lot of fun just like you do; once again thank you for your service of music!!!

@julianvasey1 5 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful sounding organ. thank you for the video.

@robertb3595 5 жыл бұрын

There is another church/cathedral with an amazingly sounding double organ, one at the back and one at the front. It's in Frombork Poland. Search youtube for "organ concert Frombork"

@karlackerman3636 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful.. i love your presentations and im so envious of the glorious organs 👌🏼🙏🏻🎶🎵

@kevinrowe6472 5 жыл бұрын

I have quit enjoyed the tour of this Organ! You sir are a delight to listen to with your descriptions and love of sounds!

@mrmaniac3 5 жыл бұрын

That was wonderful.

@sajidhamid6253 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing video ... fantastic hybrid organs and playing !

@dyslexiamusic2552 5 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks for posting.

@anthonyhazlewood5788 5 жыл бұрын

That is so nice - Thanks for uploading

@nicholasittzes7224 5 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed your video thoroughly! Thanks!

@keithharrop8994 Ай бұрын

Thankyou for your post it is so good to listen to

@krabenaldt7605 5 жыл бұрын

Nothing more beautiful than a well designed, well crafted, pipe organ played by people with talent and passion for these great instruments.

@charleshenrickson5952 5 жыл бұрын

My first time. Wonderful! Thank you.

@bobh5087 5 жыл бұрын

What a complete joy and pleasure to see and hear these two wonderful organs! And your discussion and demos were spot on. (That Pedal 32' Contre Trompette [?] really is breathtaking!) I do believe that these two organs, together, could more than adequately fill-up Notre Dame de Paris. It makes sense, tonally, having the French and English style instruments together. They complement each other beautifully and movingly. Thank you, et merci bien! 👍 ❤️ 👏

@rickb9238 5 жыл бұрын

I’ve always loved the sound of a pipe organ especially when played by such a talented person. That is a wonderful instrument and the cleanliness is astounding.👍👍

@Thirdgen83 5 жыл бұрын

Incredible!

@legaleagle7226 5 жыл бұрын

Oak and beeswax polish I think - I know well what you mean by the 'smell' of an English organ. Hill and Hill Norman and Beard organs are common here, and they all have it

@davidredmayne7269 5 жыл бұрын

Yeh - Rushworth Liverpool organ here...same smell...perhaps with a bit of Mersey thrown in!!

@legaleagle7226 5 жыл бұрын

@@davidredmayne7269Ah, so it's been "ferried, 'cross the Mersey..."! Ah, sorry I couldn't resist

@PaulreynoldsMCMXXLII Жыл бұрын

Thank you Frazer, really enjoyed this.

@gminor680 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely instrument & excellent improvisation.

@martingravel1157 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing instrument! Thanks!

@oaktadopbok665 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you. I had tears in my eyes. My old paw and I restored a pipe organ in our basement when I was growing up . . 50 years ago. Wish dad could see and hear these beautiful instruments . . he is long gone but I felt him smiling while you played. :) LOve you dad!

@edpickering8075 Жыл бұрын

Wow.....thank you....

@angusmcallister111 Ай бұрын

Beautiful instrument. I was a chorister at St. Mary’s Warwick which also has a double Nicholson & Co. Organ. The West organ is a neoclassical French 3 Manuel instrument with en chamade trumpets and a 32’ contra bombarde, the transept organ a 2 Manuel ‘hope-jones’ English organ. Both can be played together or separately.

@SamDavis-b4u 5 жыл бұрын

Very lovely organ and I loved this.. And nice explanation!

@wintershaw 5 жыл бұрын

Another very fine video. Most engaging!

@mtnblueskiess 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing sound

@bmac9982 5 жыл бұрын

Magnificent!

@jamienat.1943 5 жыл бұрын

What sounds! Sounds of my faith!

@samuelbarham8483 5 жыл бұрын

I appreciate Fraser's conversation, but *just in case* you're in a bit of a hurry, the demonstration of the first of these lovely organs begins at around 6:00, and the demonstration of the other at roughly 11:00.

@nanaessel4230 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful video and playing Sir! Huge fan

@amangogna68 5 жыл бұрын

I love the organ.!

@DavidMiller.93 5 жыл бұрын

6 1/2 thousand people clearly have good taste in music and appreciate the best and king of instruments. :D

@loonwalk 5 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed very much. Thank you from Minnesota.

@amangogna68 5 жыл бұрын

My favorite instrument !

@cfischer691 5 жыл бұрын

These videos are such a pleasure for me to watch. I don’t participate in a church with traditional choir and organ any longer, so KZfaq is my outlet. You are providing me a few wonderfully relaxing and peaceful moments in my week. My gratitude to you!

@daveflanagan5723 5 жыл бұрын

Superb!

@venta004 5 жыл бұрын

Glad to have found your channel. I am a concert pianist but I always been fascinated by the organ and as a choral composer I am amazed by this particular organ.

@bridgediscovery1011 3 жыл бұрын

The piece of music You played at the end was amazing I'm speechless you are so amazing

@dannac_8888 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the lecture and music! My church just had a NEW HARRISON & HARRISON ORGAN installed with the DIRECTOR OF MUSIC AT WESTMINSTER ABBEY, MR. JAMES O’DONNELL yesterday!

@stevebrettuk 5 жыл бұрын

Keep it up Fraser, your enthusiasm is very infectious!

@cw2062 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the videos. They’re so informative. I’ve played the piano for a while for the church choir and I’ve always wanted to learn how to play the organ!

@zetacon4 5 жыл бұрын

Your last piece combining both organs was so glorious that it brought tears to my eyes. What a magnificent sound. Your talent and knowledge of this beautiful instrument is so appreciated. I must subscribe to your channel. Thank you for such a delightful and thrilling visit to this wonderful organ.

@LNAVeranda 3 жыл бұрын

Superbe présentation d'un orgue singulier, merci et bravo

@RobCharles1981 5 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed that thanks for showing us this monster of an Organ! :-)

@donalley458 4 ай бұрын

Truly a stunning instrument! See demo at end.

@James1623 4 жыл бұрын

Such a wonderful Video Frazer!

@johanneswilhelmgerhardt3807 3 жыл бұрын

ANOTHER WONDERFUL and UNDERSTANDABLE to the common person, Clip. You're post's should be shown to Organ Committee's, etc. Keep up the Most Excellent work 👏.

@furstottovonbismarck8724 5 жыл бұрын

Großartig!

@speedstick77 4 жыл бұрын

Your improvisations are becoming ever more clever. Yes, of course I am envious, drat it.....

@davidredmayne7269 5 жыл бұрын

Cracking sound Fraser...well played!

@thibaultfroehlich1015 5 жыл бұрын

Très bien présenté, bravo !

@kd0r 5 жыл бұрын

My first watch of any of your videos. Thanks. from what I could tell with a modest set of computer speakers the sanctuary provides a wonderful listening chamber for that instrument.

@reeblesnarfle5443 5 жыл бұрын

Magnificent! Power punch in a small package. Have been into organs since very small. Had one of my own at 18! (Lowery compac- closes up into 2 suitcases for band use)[2×60,13 pedals] Wished many times I never sold it. Traded it in on a Hammond BC (1938) wired for 3 Leslie 147s, and a tone cabinet w/2-12's. Came out of a church when they went to pipes. Amazing beast, how sweet the sound. I love your program, nevermind the length! When it's about organs, I'm all ears, and mind. I love the way you demonstrate the instrument, you let it speak for itself. Your playing technique exemplifies the instrument. You give it the best light. Blown away by "cleanest instrument EVER" comment. Few like maintenance. Mine being as old as it is, and being moved as many times as it has needs a bunch as well. I know! Great job, looking forward to more, God bless and keep you. TTFN.

@daryleharris1021 5 жыл бұрын

Just discovered you and it has been delightful! I look forward to more adventures! Best to you from Georgia, USA...

@henkjanklok2207 5 жыл бұрын

Wow.. Very entertaining video!

@johnandhenrieteverts8516 5 жыл бұрын

Wunderbar! Won't see the like in Australia too easily. Thanks for showing us.

@slam854 4 жыл бұрын

A dear friend exposed me to Micheal Barone's Pipedreams celebration of the pipe organ. I heard a description and playing of the instrument(s) on his show and give you full credit for a wonderful investigation of this installation. This friend encouraged me to attend a recital in the Cathedral of the Madeleine here in Salt Lake City where they have a beautiful mechanically actuated organ. Amanda Mole played the instrument for us and did a wonderful session. Richard Elliot was present to introduce Ms Mole. I got to express my gratitude to Mr Elliot for his contribution to the musical community.

@arisaris3484 5 жыл бұрын

The tuba stops are the best I have ever heard. There is a pristine clarity, most tuba stops are cluttered and overwhelming in sound.

@stefanschwarz1232 5 жыл бұрын

Oooh Lorddd that sounds incredible

@X2O8MZV9 4 жыл бұрын

Cool Stuff!!!!

@sylvestertioprambudi9682 10 ай бұрын

such a good combinations of french and english organ... wonderfull

@vongross3720 4 жыл бұрын

I am also from Germany and play the organ for a month now. Today is the first time i am playing in the "Gottesdienst". Wish me luck.

@FraserGartshore 4 жыл бұрын

Good Luck!

@hautboisdamour2199 5 жыл бұрын

Wonderful organ and great presentation! You're a great host. Subscribed!

@jonvgar 5 жыл бұрын

Oh wow, what an exciting and unique beast! This is truly a king amongst organs; so clever to combine both organs on one console. I was thinking to myself (jokingly) "I wonder if there's a Tuba" and, oh my, there is! I never actually expected it. As for the length of the video, I could happily have sat through another half hour as you have a very compelling style and your passion for the organ shines through. Keep up the amazing work and thank you :)

@baguette6302 5 жыл бұрын

I really wish you could've played more of the french organ. That is one of the best organ sounds i have personally heard, and i would love to hear more of it, or other organs like it.

@ptheorist4670 5 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful sound, for both organs! Though I think what I loved most your excitement, especially about the glass doors of the second organ XD

@DrFarazHarsini 5 жыл бұрын

Respect!

@britishcomposers 3 жыл бұрын

Another masterclass flit-through of another complex and fascinating instrument, topped off with a superb rendition. If you're investing in equipment, my recreation of a forgotten loudspeaker system of forty years ago that had (and still has) an abundance of dynamic range, the widest possible frequency response and levels of detail that border on reality, is soon to be available again, but with some major upgrades that bring forth audio on an instrument like this with 5.1 levels of sound-staging and power from just two stand-mount loudspeakers of modest proportions.

@karthiksogal2193 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@punchwilliamson8383 9 ай бұрын

Brilliant.

@RenzoColameoIrlanda 5 жыл бұрын

Don't worry about the time. I can watch more longer. You're an amazing person & organist; and I like your stile to explain how they work. Thank you; Maestro !!! Hugs & all the Best from Ireland. The Italian guy: :-) Renzo *

@gcatk 4 жыл бұрын

I'm a fairly new subscriber and have thoroughly enjoyed the uploads that I have watched so far. I find it fascinating the different organs you have shared during your travels throughout Germany and surrounding areas. You are an extremely talented organist and wish you would once in a while share complete pieces instead of the tidbits given in your educational videos. Thanks for sharing.

@philepstein524 5 жыл бұрын

Was NOT too long. Could have stayed longer with this fantastic King of Instruments. Love your narration style.

@JSB2500 Жыл бұрын

I watched a film once. That was REALLY long. And wasn't as good. 😄

@blockbusted30 4 жыл бұрын

Love the Tuba(s).

@leonardsmith8759 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, "Wow"! What an organ, what an acoustic, what excellent recording technique capturing the sense of space here. Thanks! Learned a lot. Now I want to go hear it in person. In Los Angeles we're spoiled with a lot of really large organs, like the 20,000+ - pipe example at First Congregational Church. However, this one could show them a thing or two. Not just in scale, but in the beauty and accuracy of the flutes and reeds.

@andysherwin1653 4 жыл бұрын

Mr. Gartshore/Herr Gartshore, What wonderful videos! Thanks for uploading these. As some time (self taught) organist at Peterskirche here in Vienna, you’ve inspired me! It’s be wonderful to welcome you here some time! Alles liebe, Andy Sherwin

@DavidA-ps1qr 5 жыл бұрын

Very interesting, and I'm not an organist. I learnt a lot here, thank you.

@TheBaritoneCrooner 5 жыл бұрын

I love the French organ's strings. Your choice of chordal harmonies to demonstrate the French strings was very nice!

@AvalancheCleo 5 жыл бұрын

I have a deep love for church music. As a life long church goer I should have, I suppose :) Anyway, these sounds so good, and you are a very good organist!

@garycitro1674 5 жыл бұрын

If I had a nickel for every time I've heard that title...:-) Thank you for your wonderful informative videos

@adyward1 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing organ and the length of the video was just right. Completely with you on the analogy of the origins of the organs and how they work so much better together than in isolation. So much more in common than divides. Hopefully we will stay a member of the EU. Thank you.