Joy to The World! Tim Brumfield plays the Great Organ at St. John the Divine
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- Опубліковано 15 вер 2024
- Timothy J. Brumfield plays The Great Organ at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, NYC. Tim recorded this improvisational arrangement of "Joy to The World!" prior to the devastating fire of 2001. He begins with the majestic State Trumpet heralding the strains of "Do You Hear What I Hear?", which transitions beautifully into the triumphant "Joy To the World!". Tim has since transcribed this incredible arrangement, which amazes me every time I hear it.
Tim served at Saint John the Divine as Associate Organist from 1997-2002 and as Cathedral Organist from 2002-2009.
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I'm Catholic and must say bravo. Christmas has alwys been the best time for great organ music, the walls of the chiurch shaking as the pipe organ plays to the greater glory of God. Merry Christmas everyone!
After 12yrs ofi listening to this version. I still never felt bored of this arrangement. Blessed Christmas to everyone n peace to all
Splendid!! I can never get enough of this organ's State Trumpet stop.
The cathedral organ is one of the true great gems. It is magnificent!
The organ was built by the Aeolian-Skinner Organ Company of Boston around 1930 and was badly damaged in the 2001 fire. It was rebuilt in 2002-2005 and rededicated in early 2006
I love the contrast between the blazing State Trumpet and the fabulous Tuba Major! This may be the most magnificent Tuba on the planet. Very stirring and rousing improvisation.
Indeed !!!
That 6 second reverbaration at St. Johns is really something to hear, especially in person. Literally takes your breath away.
Glad you like! There is currently no CD with this recording, but Tim has been considering including it on the re-release of his Christmas album, 'The Lights of Christmas', scheduled for Christmas 2010. I say it's an absolute must that he include it!
I wish we had more organists like you. The Episcopals are very lucky to have you
The audio was recorded in 1998, using one microphone. Its a testament to the the unique acoustical environment of the Cathedral that just one properly placed mike can capture such a real sense of being there, as with your videos. I shot the video during Christmas/New Year of 2004/2005, which was the last time the whole Cathedral was in use, prior to the cleaning, hence, the gloominess. Editing was a breeze, given all the beautiful transitions that Tims arrangement gave me to work with.
Hello 😻❤
I'm going to go out on a limb here and guess that like myself, you're a Tim Brumfield fan-lol. Actually, he's no longer the organist at the Cathedral, but is now concertizing, composing, and arranging full time. As much as Tim has accomplished thus far in his career, I can't wait to see where this next leg of his musical journey takes him. He never ceases to amaze me.
Over the top? I think it would sound heavenly! Actually, Tim had the opportunity to play the organ at St. Paul's while on tour with the Choir of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine back in 2001, and by all accounts, that sounded pretty heavenly too! Wonderful voices in great, unique spaces, with a fine player at the helm; if that's over the top, then bring it on!
Great pipe organ! 🙏✝️♍️🎄
When they are walking with the giant puppet looking things of the holy family, that is just weird but the organ is just amazing!
I have never seen this organ but have been to New York and heard some of the other instruments especially St. Patrick's Cathedral!
I also want a State Trumpet for my organ!
May be kind of overpowering, but it just sounds so beautiful.
@SweetSounds4u The sound and the photography were both excellent. You captured the resonance of the cathedral, and also the two (architecturally) separate parts; The Romanesque choir & sanctuary and the high gothic nave. Very well done indeed!
My church!
Nice job on the trees-that's my favorite clip!
@stormkingfan Good ears stormkingfan! Tim used the Zymbelstern in this piece with the idea of the bells adding a more joyful, Christmas-like sound to the arrangement (he never does anything by ‘accident’ at the console!). Though inherently subtle in the context of the full force of this incomparable instrument, its actually one of my favorite stops on the Great Organ, and I certainly think it achieved what Tim intended it to in this quintessential Christmas favorite.
The State Trumpet is always awesome, but when Tim was using it in the beginning, has anybody noticed that the Zymbelstern was on? At first, I thought it was left on by accident, but now I'm not so sure.
"Do You Hear What I Hear?" (listen to the State Trumpet!)
Yes!!!!
I made the mistake of watching this video before bed. Great organ, but those puppets are nightmare fuel
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@stormkingfan noticed it right away
hi where can i buy this music score? many thanks
This is insane! Wow, the organ is incredible. And the structure itself is so over the top. Where can I find online footage of the puppets in procession found in this video at the 1:32 mark? I've never seen anything like it.
Where was the mic placed for the state trumpet?
That big-headed Jesus seems like something artsy, left-leaning Christians would like. Not that there’s anything wrong with that, lol!