What a gorgeous organ! Wouldn't mind getting my fingers and feet going on that baby! I bet the compositions by Widor, Dubois, Franck and other such French masters (or any other master, for that matter) would be spellbinding.
I am reminded of the remark once made to me by a cathedral organist (a real professional player with considerable skill) "We play this so often, we never get a chance to practise it" He was speaking of the Widor Toccata.
Thought it was just fine. And for those who argue otherwise, please upload a video of yourself playing this piece and attach to show us "how it is done".
Well, everyone seems to be making griping comments and assumptions about the player, so here goes ... This sounds to me like an older organist, who used to be able to play the piece very well indeed, but hasn't practised it as such for a long time, and yet is skillful enough to play his own version to a standard which will satisfy the buffoons at a wedding for the necessary 3 minutes it takes to clear the church. (Wish *I* could play it this well!)
@poopingeneral I agree its is not bad at all and I could also listen to more with great warmth and pleasure. Thank you for saying what I would have said.
@Chesterbarnes1 I don't like criticizing anyone, but I just had to say it. At least you do appreciate the organ and the organist for what they are, bad or good.
@ncantores now....I've seen some "terrible" comments on UA-cam over the years...but your comment bugged me so bad, I had to respond. This persons playing is nice, and actually very good compared to many other people. Unless if your playing is better, I suggest you keep the unfriendly comments to yourself. No hard feelings either....
I stumbled on this video quite by accident and was interested to hear what I would guess is a "vintage" Casavant. Even though the recording was probably made using a hand-held device, one can get a pretty good idea of how magnificent the organ must sound in the church. The circumstances of the recording are made clear: "Recorded during an open house..." I imagine the player just sat down and spontaneously gave people an idea of what the organ sounds like. There's no music in sight, and he's probably just playing by ear and memory...not to show off his skill, but to demonstrate the organ. He may not even be an active organist any more. And...most likely, he had no idea that his little demonstration was going to be put up on UA-cam! So...all the indignation about the less than note-perfect performance AND the admittedly hurried tempo is really way off the mark: the purpose was not to impress a prospective bride and groom but to give some visitors a taste of what the organ could do. And given that limited, purely utilitarian purpose, I'd say our organist friend did a pretty darned good job on the spur of the moment!
Well there are 29 likes to one dislike so that sort of speaks for itself I think though we must take into account that there are several experts here ! all part of the 'informed' brigade I imagine. I loved the bad fingering comment best.
Reverend: We are gathered here today to celebrate the marriage of Ole Smork and Karen Sympathy. (To Ole) Ole Smork, do you take Karen Sympathy to be your lawful wedded wife for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, as long as you both shall live? Ole: I do. Reverend: (to Karen) Karen Sympathy, do you take Ole Smork to be your lawful wedded husband for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, as long as you both shall live? Karen: I do. Reverend: The rings, please. *The ring bearer went to Karen and Ole. Ole placed the wedding ring on Karen’s left ring finger, and she put the other wedding ring on his left ring finger.* Reverend: I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride. *Karen and Ole kissed each other on the lips. The organ player performed “Wedding March” on the organ. The guests cheered including Rocky and Bullwinkle.* Bullwinkle: (crying) We have never been so happy. (Blowing his nose in a handkerchief) Rocky: (crying) I know. This wedding is so beautiful. *The guests are dancing at the wedding.* Karen: Rocky and Bullwinkle, this is my new husband, Ole Smork. Rocky: (shaking Ole’s hand) Nice to meet you, Ole. Bullwinkle: (shaking Ole’s hand) Pleased to make your acquaintance. Ole: I’m very delighted to meet you guys. Karen told me all about you. Bullwinkle: How did you two meet? Ole: We met at the Red Bait Prison in Oklahoma where she planted a flower garden while the other women are breaking rocks. I had to keep a watchful eye on her because I was a prison guard. Karen: He gave me a fancy dinner instead of the disgusting slop in the prison cafeteria. Then we went to the movies. Rocky: That was really nice. Ole: After that, I got fired from my job as a prison guard for helping her escape from jail.
@kerryincolumbus again, it's not that BAD, as you've pawned it out to be. Listen closely, he misses a few notes, but keeps the rhythm, and uses his registration and stops very well. So overall on a 1 through 10 scale I'd rate about 6 maybe 7. I've heard a lot worse!!!!
It is just fill in music, but as far as good is concerned, NO, it is not. It was recorded far too loud for one thing, it was a total mish mash of the what the composer really intended. The ones who applauded at the end must be relatives or have tin ears. I am sure the Lord was cringing at every note.
Almost 140 years, and the Casavant company is stronger than ever. Closing in on 4000 organs built!
What a gorgeous organ! Wouldn't mind getting my fingers and feet going on that baby! I bet the compositions by Widor, Dubois, Franck and other such French masters (or any other master, for that matter) would be spellbinding.
I LOVE VERRY MUCH PIPE ORGAN I HAVE A SMALL ORGAN AT HOME BUT I DONT PLAY LIKE YOU BUT THIS ONE IS VERRY SPECIAL TO ME VERRY GOOD THANK YOU...
A gorgeous pipe organ
I am reminded of the remark once made to me by a cathedral organist (a real professional player with considerable skill) "We play this so often, we never get a chance to practise it" He was speaking of the Widor Toccata.
It would have been very nice to see the ORGAN console, since that was the billed main feature! Let's try this again please.
OOHHHHH WHAT AN ORGAN WHAT A PLAYERS VERRY VERRY GOOD THANKS.LOVE.XXX
Thought it was just fine. And for those who argue otherwise, please upload a video of yourself playing this piece and attach to show us "how it is done".
Well, everyone seems to be making griping comments and assumptions about the player, so here goes ... This sounds to me like an older organist, who used to be able to play the piece very well indeed, but hasn't practised it as such for a long time, and yet is skillful enough to play his own version to a standard which will satisfy the buffoons at a wedding for the necessary 3 minutes it takes to clear the church. (Wish *I* could play it this well!)
@poopingeneral I agree its is not bad at all and I could also listen to more with great warmth and pleasure. Thank you for saying what I would have said.
hey ive seen this organ in a drawing my great grandpa casavant made
Gee! At that speed the married couple will have to run through the aisle...
I wish I had an organ
Whats that thing you put food in every day? Or the bag you pee from? What makes you think you don't have an organ? What makes you think?
@Kisses4U2Night caused by the Acoustic of the church... but the Tempo is good for other churches...
Casavant are organ builder gods.
A little too fast!! Slow it down and drag it out! Also it needs to be much richer and fuller!
andale andale
@Chesterbarnes1 I don't like criticizing anyone, but I just had to say it. At least you do appreciate the organ and the organist for what they are, bad or good.
@ncantores now....I've seen some "terrible" comments on UA-cam over the years...but your comment bugged me so bad, I had to respond. This persons playing is nice, and actually very good compared to many other people. Unless if your playing is better, I suggest you keep the unfriendly comments to yourself. No hard feelings either....
I stumbled on this video quite by accident and was interested to hear what I would guess is a "vintage" Casavant. Even though the recording was probably made using a hand-held device, one can get a pretty good idea of how magnificent the organ must sound in the church. The circumstances of the recording are made clear: "Recorded during an open house..."
I imagine the player just sat down and spontaneously gave people an idea of what the organ sounds like. There's no music in sight, and he's probably just playing by ear and memory...not to show off his skill, but to demonstrate the organ. He may not even be an active organist any more. And...most likely, he had no idea that his little demonstration was going to be put up on UA-cam!
So...all the indignation about the less than note-perfect performance AND the admittedly hurried tempo is really way off the mark: the purpose was not to impress a prospective bride and groom but to give some visitors a taste of what the organ could do. And given that limited, purely utilitarian purpose, I'd say our organist friend did a pretty darned good job on the spur of the moment!
beautiful sound. Just the song is a little bit rushed.
Well there are 29 likes to one dislike so that sort of speaks for itself I think though we must take into account that there are several experts here ! all part of the 'informed' brigade I imagine. I loved the bad fingering comment best.
Sounds soo beautiful, but too fast maybe?
Reverend: We are gathered here today to celebrate the marriage of Ole Smork and Karen Sympathy. (To Ole) Ole Smork, do you take Karen Sympathy to be your lawful wedded wife for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, as long as you both shall live?
Ole: I do.
Reverend: (to Karen) Karen Sympathy, do you take Ole Smork to be your lawful wedded husband for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, as long as you both shall live?
Karen: I do.
Reverend: The rings, please.
*The ring bearer went to Karen and Ole. Ole placed the wedding ring on Karen’s left ring finger, and she put the other wedding ring on his left ring finger.*
Reverend: I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride.
*Karen and Ole kissed each other on the lips. The organ player performed “Wedding March” on the organ. The guests cheered including Rocky and Bullwinkle.*
Bullwinkle: (crying) We have never been so happy. (Blowing his nose in a handkerchief)
Rocky: (crying) I know. This wedding is so beautiful.
*The guests are dancing at the wedding.*
Karen: Rocky and Bullwinkle, this is my new husband, Ole Smork.
Rocky: (shaking Ole’s hand) Nice to meet you, Ole.
Bullwinkle: (shaking Ole’s hand) Pleased to make your acquaintance.
Ole: I’m very delighted to meet you guys. Karen told me all about you.
Bullwinkle: How did you two meet?
Ole: We met at the Red Bait Prison in Oklahoma where she planted a flower garden while the other women are breaking rocks. I had to keep a watchful eye on her because I was a prison guard.
Karen: He gave me a fancy dinner instead of the disgusting slop in the prison cafeteria. Then we went to the movies.
Rocky: That was really nice.
Ole: After that, I got fired from my job as a prison guard for helping her escape from jail.
Hope this organist doesn't lose his day job.......Maybe I am spoiled as Virgil Fox was a personal friend....He would roll over at this......
OOH YOU FUCKED THAT UP IN THE BEGINNING!!! AND ALL THE NOTES SOUND JUMBLED TOGETHER GIRL STOP
@kerryincolumbus again, it's not that BAD, as you've pawned it out to be. Listen closely, he misses a few notes, but keeps the rhythm, and uses his registration and stops very well. So overall on a 1 through 10 scale I'd rate about 6 maybe 7. I've heard a lot worse!!!!
hawaii, and poop, go get a room.
Oh, come on, I've heard much worse.
It is just fill in music, but as far as good is concerned, NO, it is not. It was recorded far too loud for one thing, it was a total mish mash of the what the composer really intended. The ones who applauded at the end must be relatives or have tin ears. I am sure the Lord was cringing at every note.
Yuk!