We Gather Together - Traditional Dutch Hymn

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  • Опубліковано 31 гру 2024

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  • @Leander-piano
    @Leander-piano  Місяць тому +41

    This Dutch hymn was written in 1597 and set to a Dutch folk tune. It first appeared in America in 1903 and steadily gained popularity, especially in services of Thanksgiving at town and college centennial celebrations.
    I hope all of you have a wonderful day tomorrow.

    • @SaintBernardEnthusiast
      @SaintBernardEnthusiast Місяць тому +9

      So wonderful! Did you notice that this hymn was written _before_ the first Thanksgiving in 1621? 😊
      Leander, how well are you in music theory? Many see it as quite boring, but once you get deeper into it only then will you fully appreciate the masterpieces of the piano repertoire. I hope you can begin with the basics of theory if you haven’t already. UA-cam’s full of such lessons.

    • @Oecolampadius-Abdullah
      @Oecolampadius-Abdullah Місяць тому +5

      On the contrary, his variety is astounding! Keep going Leander, and always glorify God-this will bring true success without fail 🙏

    • @Leander-piano
      @Leander-piano  Місяць тому +2

      @@SaintBernardEnthusiast That is really interesting that the song is even older than Thanksgiving.
      I want to learn more about music theory. I don't think that I know very much yet.

    • @NoHomerS
      @NoHomerS Місяць тому +1

      How does he play? From music or improv?

    • @stevenwilgus5422
      @stevenwilgus5422 Місяць тому +1

      @@NoHomerS A very good question. Leander has said that he is '"very good at remembering songs" but, we are still left wondering about that very capacity. (We are all very fond of you, Leander. We actually seek your posts every day. It's good to see you feeling well again.) Happy Thanksgiving.

  • @judyduffy
    @judyduffy Місяць тому +20

    So beautiful, love his smile throughout and at the end. What a sweet boy and talented boy.

  • @RootandBranchAssociation
    @RootandBranchAssociation 13 днів тому +2

    Dear Leander, Shalom from Jerusalem, ISRAEL. You have a BEAUTIFUL SOUL. Your music is GLORIOUS. Mr. Lowell Joseph Gallin

    • @Leander-piano
      @Leander-piano  12 днів тому +1

      @@RootandBranchAssociation Thank you Mr. Gallin
      I am happy that you told me such a nice thing and that you saw my video all the way in Israel

  • @richardthacker
    @richardthacker Місяць тому +6

    This is a good time to give thanks to Leander for sharing his wonderful gift of Happy Music with us all.
    Thank you so much; you brighten the winter days with your sunshine. 👍

  • @marygrummer9189
    @marygrummer9189 Місяць тому +8

    You never fail to blow me away with your playing! And you never look at sheet music. What a gifted young man you are. I’m looking forward to some Christmas tunes next 😊❤

    • @Leander-piano
      @Leander-piano  Місяць тому +1

      ​@@marygrummer9189 I will play a lot of Christmas songs. Which Christmas song do you like the most

    • @WilliamAkins-rw2hv
      @WilliamAkins-rw2hv Місяць тому

      ​@@Leander-piano you're an amazing pianist! I love all of the Christmas carols, but my favorite song of the season is O Come, O Come Emanuel. I also think you'd enjoy playing Sleighride.

  • @jaygee999
    @jaygee999 Місяць тому +8

    We gather together
    to ask the Lord's blessing -- Timeless Truth -- If we all can just remember the words -- Someday, Angel, I hope you'll play that hymn on a pipe organ ❤ ( I''ll be playing it tomorrow morning ! -- Wish me luck ! ). -- Bless You And Your Family This Thanksgiving Day

  • @MooreMusic12
    @MooreMusic12 Місяць тому +1

    Leander a great performance today. 😊😊

  • @Arbe1945
    @Arbe1945 Місяць тому +1

    Is the rocking chair for mum to have a rest🥰

  • @ScottPearson-wl4tu
    @ScottPearson-wl4tu Місяць тому +11

    My little friend what a beautiful song ❤

  • @pauwel4310
    @pauwel4310 Місяць тому +1

    Wilt heden nu treden Voor God den Heere;
    Hem boven Al loven, Van herten seer,
    End'maken groot syns lieven naemens eere,
    Die daer nu onsen vyand slaet ter neer

  • @mookiesdream1
    @mookiesdream1 Місяць тому +2

    Somebody buy that young man a good piano, please. I think he’s earned it.

  • @angelcolon7772
    @angelcolon7772 Місяць тому +2

    Something extra to be thankful for.: your wonderful contribution to enhancing all of our Thanksgiving celebrations. Our family will make it a tradition to play your Thanksgiving repertoire each year. Bless you and your family on this occasion, and all the days to follow. Love, Pat😊

    • @Leander-piano
      @Leander-piano  Місяць тому +1

      @@angelcolon7772 I am very glad that you like all of the Thanksgiving songs. I hope you have a very nice Thanksgiving day

  • @jonathanclemens4660
    @jonathanclemens4660 Місяць тому +13

    And we heartily thank you for sharing all the wonderful music!

  • @BrianFarrawell
    @BrianFarrawell Місяць тому +5

    Dear Learnder you give cause for reflection, I hope you never give up your wonderful art and may your future be filled with true inspiration from all these wonderful comments you receive about your amazing talent.

    • @Leander-piano
      @Leander-piano  Місяць тому +2

      @@BrianFarrawell I will keep playing piano because I like it so much.
      Thank you for encouraging me to keep playing.

  • @cynthyb
    @cynthyb Місяць тому +7

    Beautiful, Leander. I've always loved this Thanksgiving hymn. Thank you for playing such a lovely arrangement.

  • @jeffking4176
    @jeffking4176 28 днів тому

    Beautiful Hymn.
    Fantastic.
    Blessings to y’all .
    📻🙂

  • @beckybaumann7544
    @beckybaumann7544 Місяць тому +2

    Every time I see your smile I wish that you could see all of us smiling back at you. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Blessings

  • @Mickju
    @Mickju Місяць тому +3

    We used to sing this in the Baptist church I grew up in, in the1950s. I'm 80 now and I really enjoy hearing you play.

  • @waynebulson941
    @waynebulson941 Місяць тому +2

    Very nice hymn playing Leander! I appreciate your ability to improvise on that tune, and to include the key change too.

  • @ericsills6484
    @ericsills6484 Місяць тому +8

    I know the Ragtime music is fun to play, but I love the hymns. Apparently you play by ear. I do as well.

  • @KevinO-xq1ns
    @KevinO-xq1ns Місяць тому +9

    Mr.LEANDER.....very nice. A Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family

  • @1muddonna
    @1muddonna Місяць тому +6

    Beautiful, I look forward to all of your songs-each one makes me smile😊God Bless You🙏

  • @harryfix2767
    @harryfix2767 Місяць тому +8

    We sang that hymn in Church this past Sunday. Thank you so much for playing it.

  • @SLynn-ud6vg
    @SLynn-ud6vg Місяць тому +1

    Happy Thanksgiving, Leander!!🍗 🥧 🦃 🍂 Thank you for being selective in your choices of music. You have blessed many with your gift and beautiful smile! 🧡

  • @asteverino8569
    @asteverino8569 Місяць тому +6

    I'm tearing up. I only knew this song from SNL in the 1970's.
    Rosanne Rosannadanna sang it on the news segment.
    To find out now, that it is a real Dutch song and hearing this young man play it, makes my holiday. Thanks dreaming piano. ❤
    Ik krijg tranen in mijn ogen. Ik kende dit liedje alleen van SNL in de jaren 70.
    Rosanne Rosannadanna zong het in het nieuwssegment.
    Nu ik erachter kom dat het een echt Nederlands liedje is en deze jongeman het hoor spelen, is mijn vakantie. Bedankt dreaming piano. ❤
    Happy Thanksgiving from California.

  • @now_what56
    @now_what56 Місяць тому +1

    Happy Thanksgiving!

  • @rogerhunter5404
    @rogerhunter5404 Місяць тому +8

    I remember learning to sing that song when I was in elementary school, probably near the same age as you. So that was around 50 years ago. Thank you for sharing it here for this holiday. Happy Thanksgiving to you, dear young man, and your family, too. I hope you have a joyous, meaningful day.

    • @Leander-piano
      @Leander-piano  Місяць тому +2

      @@rogerhunter5404 Happy Thanksgiving Roger. I am glad you are getting better

  • @JimTancock
    @JimTancock Місяць тому +4

    Great playing again Leander. I haven’t been able to leave a comment on your last two videos as the system wouldn’t let me. 🤔 👏👏👏👍⭐️👏👏👋👋👋👋

    • @Leander-piano
      @Leander-piano  Місяць тому +4

      Yes whenever that happens please try a bit later if you want because you tube sometimes turns off the comments and I have to turn them back on.
      Thank you for telling me that you enjoyed it.

  • @lindaginn7714
    @lindaginn7714 26 днів тому

    This is one of my favorite hymns. Thank you for sharing your beautiful rendition of it. ♥

  • @michaeldavis623
    @michaeldavis623 Місяць тому +2

    This is so adorable! Thank you for your playing! Absolutely stunning!

  • @Nannaof10
    @Nannaof10 Місяць тому +7

    That was beautiful, Leander.

  • @roswell70
    @roswell70 Місяць тому +1

    Bravo!

  • @FritsJMostert
    @FritsJMostert Місяць тому +1

    This song 'Wilt heden nu treden' was originally published in 'Neder-landtsche Gedenck-Clanck' by Adriaan Valerius, in 1626. This book is a history of the 80-years war of the Netherlands against Spain, illustrated with songs. (i.e., up to the author's death in 1625). Valerius wrote new words to existing and often well-known melodies. In this case he used the melody of a song called 'Hey, wilder dan wild, wie zal mij temmen', published in 1617. This particular songs commemorates the successful campaign against the Spaniards by Prince Maurits in 1597, in which three provinces were liberated from Spanish rule. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adrianus_Valerius?wprov=sfla1 Beautifully played, Leander!

  • @richardhayman4868
    @richardhayman4868 Місяць тому +4

    Another fine piece of work, young man! Thank you for posting. I guess it's the season; I was just playing the same hymn 30 minutes ago! Happy Thanksgiving!

  • @CindyPurses
    @CindyPurses Місяць тому +2

    Thank you for telling us the history of this song. You honored it well. Beautiful.

  • @timmullen8951
    @timmullen8951 Місяць тому +2

    Thank you, Leander, for playing such a fine arrangement of 'We Gather Together' (To Ask The Lord's Blessing).
    From my hymnal:
    Dutch Folk Song
    Words Tr. Theodore Baker (1851-1934).
    Netherlands/(Dutch) Folk Song 1626.
    Music Arr. Edward Kremser (1838-1914).
    Verse 1:
    "We gather together to ask the Lord's blessing,
    He chastens/(disciplines) and hastens/(hurries) His will to make known;
    The wicked oppressing now cease from distressing.
    Sing praises to His name; He forgets not His own.
    Be Well.

  • @MhLiMz
    @MhLiMz Місяць тому +3

    Again I am impressed by your skills, your finger work, and this fine interpretation of that beautiful piece of music. Thank you for sharing your talent with the youtube community.

  • @MP-lq3xx
    @MP-lq3xx Місяць тому +1

    👏👏👏👏👏

  • @margemiller5503
    @margemiller5503 Місяць тому +2

    Beautifully played, thank you and enjoy your Thanksgiving. Love the rocker.

  • @Modeltnick
    @Modeltnick Місяць тому +7

    Thank you and God bless!

  • @RobertBolton-cf7qj
    @RobertBolton-cf7qj Місяць тому +6

    Beautifully played! I used to lead this hymn in church service.

  • @MadHatter11371
    @MadHatter11371 Місяць тому +4

    Would love to hear him play a harpsichord!

  • @williampaganucci1084
    @williampaganucci1084 Місяць тому +4

    Beautiful as always Leander. Happy Thanksgiving everyone. 🎹👍

  • @JC-xq2ec
    @JC-xq2ec Місяць тому +4

    That is a wonderful rendering of that song! Thank you!

  • @rebecca120xmany
    @rebecca120xmany Місяць тому +7

    Oh, THANK YOU, Leander! I was hoping you would play this one! It’s one of the “Big Three” Thanksgiving hymns for me. (The other two are “Come, Ye Thankful People, Come” and “Now thank We All Our God”). We learned all three verses of “We Gather Together to Ask the Lord’s Blessing” in elementary school and sang it for a special Thanksgiving assembly - it was a public school but no one was offended by it. Happy Thanksgiving!

  • @tampanativeson
    @tampanativeson Місяць тому +5

    Brilliant! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

  • @kykwiltz402
    @kykwiltz402 Місяць тому +7

    Lovely! It brought back many memories of singing this in our church choir. Thank you, Leander!

  • @jamesmetzler2031
    @jamesmetzler2031 Місяць тому +5

    Outstanding, Kiddo, thank you!

  • @marjoriejohnson3147
    @marjoriejohnson3147 Місяць тому +4

    Thank you for sharing ❤❤❤❤❤ brings a smile and brightens my day~~~~~~~~`

  • @Edwin48100
    @Edwin48100 Місяць тому +6

    That was so beautiful!

  • @aussie8114
    @aussie8114 Місяць тому +4

    Sooooo talented 🤩

  • @JaniceHearst
    @JaniceHearst Місяць тому +5

    Lovely. Sang this many times while a member of my church choir. You played it beautifully.

  • @chromedome2378
    @chromedome2378 Місяць тому +4

    WOW!

  • @stevenchacala
    @stevenchacala Місяць тому +6

    That's the tune I remember from my childhood and Thanksgiving. That sounds like it might have been an arrangement for pipe organ. Have you ever tried playing a pipe organ? Or have you watched the movie August Rush? (It's one you would like.)

  • @davidau8455
    @davidau8455 Місяць тому +1

    This magical young man never ever fails to delight me. I love his introductions and his huge smile, which lights up the universe, at the end. Great work and great playing young man! You're the best. Keep well and keep safe!

  • @Palletjack-sv7re
    @Palletjack-sv7re Місяць тому +4

    Thank you, and have a very blessed Thanksgiving

  • @patsythibault1824
    @patsythibault1824 Місяць тому +5

    Thank you for playing this, it’s always a favorite! ❤️

  • @georgefieldsjr.640
    @georgefieldsjr.640 Місяць тому +2

    Absolutely Beautifully Played !😂, All your cords and key change is Right On !, 😂😂😂❤❤❤

  • @RobertJohnsonmusic
    @RobertJohnsonmusic Місяць тому +1

    Your improvisation and transposition of this traditional hymn is marvelous, Leander. Bravo!

  • @geoffjelly4959
    @geoffjelly4959 Місяць тому +4

    Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!! ❤

  • @shibenikvaysyor8309
    @shibenikvaysyor8309 Місяць тому +2

    Thank you Leander ❤

  • @PartyOf8Please
    @PartyOf8Please Місяць тому +1

    👏 👏 👏 👏 Bravo! One of my favorite hymns, beautifully played! Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family, Leander!

  • @19571975
    @19571975 Місяць тому +1

    That's a beautiful version. Thank you for playing that for us.

  • @Edwin48100
    @Edwin48100 Місяць тому +4

    Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Leander!

  • @EvelynTobey
    @EvelynTobey Місяць тому +1

    Your Thanksgiving series has been a beautiful welcome to the holiday season. I am looking forward hopefully to your Christmas series. Do you think Scott Joplin ever played Silent Night?🙂

  • @MoonStar-fq6oy
    @MoonStar-fq6oy Місяць тому

    Smile on Leander 😊👍😊✌️❤️

  • @aBachwardsfellow
    @aBachwardsfellow Місяць тому +1

    Just BEAUTIFUL! One of my favorite hymns -- well played! You could easily fill a church sanctuary playing this on a grand piano. You have a nice reach for octaves already. Loved the modulation to Db (gets you away from that pesky D key). Someday you will refine your technic for scalewise passages to be a little quieter (in terms of finger motion). You would also enjoy playing this on an organ ...
    I hope that your Thanksgiving day is blessed with much Joy and good health for you and your family!

  • @rayheatherly672
    @rayheatherly672 Місяць тому +1

    one of the better pieces you have played, hymns are something so many people can relate too, clasic all just sound like the same thing is just being played over and over, can you try out southern gospel type songs I'd love to hear you play those and to see how well you can make those sound, Great job as always, thanks

    • @Leander-piano
      @Leander-piano  Місяць тому +2

      @@rayheatherly672 I will try to learn songs like that. What is the name of someone who plays songs like that?

    • @rayheatherly672
      @rayheatherly672 Місяць тому +1

      @@Leander-piano natalie rains music on youtube, she plays gospel piano music

    • @rayheatherly672
      @rayheatherly672 Місяць тому +1

      @@Leander-piano correction in spelling, its natalie Raynes music, and also "hymns for 2024" both on youtube, thanks for checking them out

  • @jna9888
    @jna9888 Місяць тому +1

    That's beautiful and you play it beautifully! Thank you for making us smile and Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! 🦃Jerry

  • @RobertHouben
    @RobertHouben Місяць тому +1

    I love this old hymn!

  • @KenFranklin-yz3yy
    @KenFranklin-yz3yy Місяць тому +1

    Loved it immensely! Beautiful selection and arrangement!❤

  • @coquelicot8126
    @coquelicot8126 Місяць тому +1

    👍🤗👏👏👏❤️

  • @robertbonnin
    @robertbonnin 9 днів тому

    Super sympa, magnifique un nouveau petit Mozart

  • @kikivanderwal8283
    @kikivanderwal8283 Місяць тому +1

    Hi Leander, zo nice to include a Dutch hymn. I am not very much into hymns but it sounds a bit familiar to me..

    • @keesdenheijer7283
      @keesdenheijer7283 4 дні тому

      Dit is: "Wilt heden nu treden..."
      Een prachtig gezang wat we vaak op school zongen.

  • @lolawhite3916
    @lolawhite3916 29 днів тому

    Very talented boy!

  • @EliotFREESE
    @EliotFREESE Місяць тому +1

    Dear Leander: please have your parents have the piano professionally tuned and the bass D key action repaired, as well as anything else needed. You have been given a great gift, and the instruments should enhance and serve it. May you be blessed.

  • @bleepbloopbleep
    @bleepbloopbleep 10 днів тому

    Oh boy! Glad you got your piano fixed. The way you played it , I never noticed it needed fixing. Thank you for playing Linus and Lucy. Christmas isn't Christmas without a little Peanuts.

  • @gumotx
    @gumotx Місяць тому +1

    🦃 Happy Thanksgiving and thank you for the wonderful video!

  • @debbieritter1096
    @debbieritter1096 Місяць тому +1

    Very nice- thank you for playing!

  • @alanjane4605
    @alanjane4605 Місяць тому

    Can't help feeling you're being directed, Leander. But you are one of your own. Good luck.

  • @Gregory47342
    @Gregory47342 Місяць тому +1

    🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟Happy Thanksgiving Leander🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

  • @getwoofwholes
    @getwoofwholes Місяць тому +1

    ☺😄😉

  • @larryjohnson6385
    @larryjohnson6385 Місяць тому +1

    Excellent 👍

  • @clarencehershberger2058
    @clarencehershberger2058 Місяць тому +1

    Keep it up, kiddo, that was well done!

  • @donaldstanfield8862
    @donaldstanfield8862 Місяць тому +1

    🎯🥰🔥

  • @leslieladyhawke
    @leslieladyhawke 8 днів тому

    Could you okay this one again on your newly tuned piano? It’s just a beautiful hymn and you play it so well!

  • @aaronwilson8768
    @aaronwilson8768 Місяць тому +1

    Do you play there's going to be a meeting in the air

  • @romanputvic8005
    @romanputvic8005 Місяць тому

    You are very good. But do you live in the USA or Europe?

    • @Leander-piano
      @Leander-piano  29 днів тому

      I live in the USA but I know how to speak German and French

  • @Joerideabike
    @Joerideabike Місяць тому +1

    Eat lots of Turkey tomorrow, Leander.

  • @hollyjollydog
    @hollyjollydog Місяць тому +1

    Someone needs to donate him a better piano or a free repair

  • @in.themix
    @in.themix Місяць тому