Eight years after my first visit and this recording hasn't lost a single grain of its charm. Contrarily, it even got better since I upgraded my audio equipment with a decent subwoofer, which lets the gorgeous low frequencies kick in even more intensely...these pedal _pulses_ are the perfect room shaker, even more than a permanent pedal point being held down for a while. IMHO, this is an important amplification effect (both in terms of volume AND drama), which every organist(a) should know about when it comes to symphonic pieces or improvisation. Still amazed by the works of Mr. Ore and Mr. Cope! I can only hope that the organ is still in a good shape, too. God Bless from Germany.
The quality of the recording is perhaps the best I've ever heard. So clear, no distortion, dynamics and tone seem unaffected from what it would've sounded like live, VERY NICE!
Dr Ore's parents where members of my Dad's church in Iowa, he came to give a recital on our Hinner's tracker organ what a pleasure in the middle of nowhere
One of the best contemporary arrangements of Luther's classic hymn...Charles Ore always puts a fresh twist on the oldies but goodies. Check out his "What A Friend We Have In Jesus"...more of a concert piece, depending on your church... Nice playing.
So glad that this piece was posted for all to hear. Our God is a mighty fortress and this arrangement so clearly proclaims this truth in a way that helps the listener feel the very "walls" of God's protection surrounding you.
My old church has M.P Moller Opus 11790 (Zion Lutheran Church, Maywood NJ), and i'm very proud to have heard her speak as well this (somewhat) older sibling! Zion's organ may have been a 2 manual, 21 rank instrument, yet sounded as if it was a smaller facsimile of this one the way that they voiced it =D I miss that fine instrument, and wish my current church had one like these...
This one is actually easier than it looks and sounds. The arrangement of Silent Night that appears in the same "11 Pieces for Organ" volume is a lot more difficult to play.
well, i retried it just from what i heard (i've never ever been very keen at playing by sheet music) -- in my opinion, this makes it a lot easier to play. a little bit of feeling for the right tempo is essential, though.
If in 15/16 signature, why not go with the simplified version and do the 3/4 version (of course it wouldn't be as fun, but it works out for church playing!)
The meter jumps around. By using these time signatures, it's easier to keep track of how the beats are subdivided (certainly a lot easier than some of Dr. Ore's earlier compositions where it wasn't put into defined meters).
It jumps around and is a lot easier than it looks. The rhythms are based off of groupings of 16th notes (influence of Jan Bender who likely learned it from Hugo Distler). By setting the meter in 16th notes, it makes it easier to group those 16th notes together. If you're not sure what I mean, compare it to some of the pieces in the early volumes of the "11 Pieces for Organ" series.
Tip for all fellow UA-camrs: At the end of the url address listed in your address bar add the following: &fmt=18 and press enter, this will enhance the sound.
It is an amazing instrument and the virtuosity of the organist is in no doubt. But to a layman like me I so want to hear it thunder out the hymn in a form that I can recognise and sing along with. 2.41 is kind of where I like it!
@@karlrovey it doesn't sound dead to me, it's pretty lively by American standards. At least it isn't like those neo-Gothic edifices you Yanks have which look magnificent and promise so much, but are covered in acoustic tiles that make them dryer than a nun's...
@@richardharrold9736 I'm glad I play somewhere with about 2 seconds of echo/reverb. I'm sure it could be pushed to three if the remaining carpet (and the pew cushions) were removed.
The Grand Pipe Organ is reserved for God to play Himself. The King of Joyful Notes.
It doesn't play anymore unfortunately.
Eight years after my first visit and this recording hasn't lost a single grain of its charm.
Contrarily, it even got better since I upgraded my audio equipment with a decent subwoofer, which lets the gorgeous low frequencies kick in even more intensely...these pedal _pulses_ are the perfect room shaker, even more than a permanent pedal point being held down for a while. IMHO, this is an important amplification effect (both in terms of volume AND drama), which every organist(a) should know about when it comes to symphonic pieces or improvisation. Still amazed by the works of Mr. Ore and Mr. Cope! I can only hope that the organ is still in a good shape, too.
God Bless from Germany.
The quality of the recording is perhaps the best I've ever heard. So clear, no distortion, dynamics and tone seem unaffected from what it would've sounded like live, VERY NICE!
Dr Ore's parents where members of my Dad's church in Iowa, he came to give a recital on our Hinner's tracker organ what a pleasure in the middle of nowhere
Dr. Ore played for our wedding 23 years ago. It was a pleasure to listen to him every Sunday.
I LOVE IT! Prepare the Way for our Lord and Father God Almighty.
I was one of his students, also! What a blessing to me! I enjoy his creative style with hymn tunes!
One of the best contemporary arrangements of Luther's classic hymn...Charles Ore always puts a fresh twist on the oldies but goodies. Check out his "What A Friend We Have In Jesus"...more of a concert piece, depending on your church...
Nice playing.
Very nice playing, I have always loved this piece! Dr. Ore was my organ teacher!!!
What an impressive organ!
I've played a tracker organ but not one like this. What an awesome sound! Love pipe organs!
So glad that this piece was posted for all to hear. Our God is a mighty fortress and this arrangement so clearly proclaims this truth in a way that helps the listener feel the very "walls" of God's protection surrounding you.
My old church has M.P Moller Opus 11790 (Zion Lutheran Church, Maywood NJ), and i'm very proud to have heard her speak as well this (somewhat) older sibling! Zion's organ may have been a 2 manual, 21 rank instrument, yet sounded as if it was a smaller facsimile of this one the way that they voiced it =D I miss that fine instrument, and wish my current church had one like these...
THANK GOD MOLLER organs are making a come aroud great video thank you.
Very fine performance Mr. Cope!
very cool track organ and great performance
The name is DR. Ore. Dr. Charles W. Ore. Never heard him ever addressed Mr. Certainly not for 45 years
Yet the name on the sheet music simply says, "Charles Ore." When listing the composer, go with what is listed on the music.
would love to hear and see the organ... great... james mchone
Beatiful music !!!
Magnificent!
Jeez, that thing must be a beast 2 play!!
This one is actually easier than it looks and sounds. The arrangement of Silent Night that appears in the same "11 Pieces for Organ" volume is a lot more difficult to play.
Um arranjo muito especial do Hino CASTELO FORTE, oficial das igrejas protestantes no mundo inteiro. Magistral!!!
well, i retried it just from what i heard (i've never ever been very keen at playing by sheet music) -- in my opinion, this makes it a lot easier to play. a little bit of feeling for the right tempo is essential, though.
Amen!
2:17 !!!!!!! EPIC WIN
Actually got the opus number wrong...its 11792, NOT 11790, which actually resides in North Carolina.
If in 15/16 signature, why not go with the simplified version and do the 3/4 version (of course it wouldn't be as fun, but it works out for church playing!)
The time signatures jump from 15 to 7 to 9 to 8 with such frequency that it would seem to take out some of the richness in it.
The meter jumps around. By using these time signatures, it's easier to keep track of how the beats are subdivided (certainly a lot easier than some of Dr. Ore's earlier compositions where it wasn't put into defined meters).
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i've played this organ, and attempted this piece of music on the organ, VERY complicated piece it's in 15/16 time signature
It jumps around and is a lot easier than it looks. The rhythms are based off of groupings of 16th notes (influence of Jan Bender who likely learned it from Hugo Distler). By setting the meter in 16th notes, it makes it easier to group those 16th notes together. If you're not sure what I mean, compare it to some of the pieces in the early volumes of the "11 Pieces for Organ" series.
Tip for all fellow UA-camrs:
At the end of the url address listed in your address bar add the following: &fmt=18 and press enter, this will enhance the sound.
@doothless That and more! And Angels that can out-sing them!
the first time i havent seen the invisible organist ? or does it have a keyframe?
It is an amazing instrument and the virtuosity of the organist is in no doubt. But to a layman like me I so want to hear it thunder out the hymn in a form that I can recognise and sing along with. 2.41 is kind of where I like it!
This organ needs to be revoiced.
They've moved on. It's a decoration now.
Although these are nice photos, I would prefer to have seen a video of the organist playing this piece.
Would that be the Chennaults?
If there isn't a pipe organ in heaven, I'm not staying!
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This is a very fine Moller but still doesn't impress me as much as the National Shrine Moller.
It's a choral prelude...
Great organ, but they need to re do the acoustics that place!
Maybe, but most of Dr. Ore's compositions were written with the dead acoustic environments common in the USA in mind.
@@karlrovey it doesn't sound dead to me, it's pretty lively by American standards. At least it isn't like those neo-Gothic edifices you Yanks have which look magnificent and promise so much, but are covered in acoustic tiles that make them dryer than a nun's...
@@richardharrold9736 Talking about what was common about 50 years ago (when there was a lot of carpet being used on the floor).
@@karlrovey yeah, true. I'm not sure what OP meant about needing to re-do the acoustics!
@@richardharrold9736 I'm glad I play somewhere with about 2 seconds of echo/reverb. I'm sure it could be pushed to three if the remaining carpet (and the pew cushions) were removed.
Moller organs sound like giant accordions. Sometimes, it sounds as if the sound is being "squeezed" out of the pipes. Not a fan!
No they dont! Ive played mollers all my life, and yes, some do sound like accordians. but not all of them!!!!
I play a few organs, 1 is a moller, but the others sound better,
Disappointing. Never heard hardly any of the original tune played here, only someone's improvisation and rambling.
What an impressive organ!