One thing I notice in a lot of churches in my country (America), the new ones have Christian rock groups. Not for me. Having said that you check out the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.
@@KevinDavis338 In my opinion rock groups don't fit in a church. A church needs a powerful (pipe) organ. I haven't noticed it in my country (Germany) yet, and I also hope that this will be remaining in the future.
I won't lie. There's something magical about the music of a pipe organ that just resonates harmoniously with your soul, be it calling to all ye faithful, or to soothe the bloody tears that fall upon its keys. The pipe organ is timeless and time-honored, and I don't believe, not even for a second, that it is going anywhere. It shall continue to resonate and sing so long as there are those who come to hear it
Christmas Eve - what a tragedy in most American churches today - they are either organless or if they do have an organ, they feel a need to hire a cast of horn blowers, kettle drummers, fiddles and sleigh bell ringers to drown the organ out. All a church needs is the King of Instruments to bring homage to the King of Kings. There is nothing like the rush of joy in a church full of people on Christmas Eve when the first verse of Adeste Fideles is played at full organ expression. It is an experience and a memory that we all can relate to.
My church has an organ and a piano, but they never play both at once. The music director either plays piano or organ, depending on the piece. On Christmas Eve, we stick with a traditional organ without other instruments.
Samridhi Sharma , Jesus Christ suffered and died for you also. It’s easy to become a Christian. Repent of your sins, and believe in the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Read the Gospel according to Matthew Mark Luke or John. Have patience and allow the Holy Spirit to enter your heart. “Come Holy Spirit fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in us the fire of your love.” Be Baptised in the Lord Jesus. ‘God the Father thankyou for this moment of grace.’
Omg 😮 Long live Christ🙌🏻🥰 And the music🥰 I miss the church and being in the choir this makes me sad but so rejoiced, please please please go to a church and just listen to this beautiful sound🤩 Who could say a bad name about it🥇 Well proud to be catholic and gay🇬🇧 America don’t ever stop believing🇺🇸 Your brothers and sisters from another country got you✌🏻🙌🏻
I grew up in a preparatory school in Virginia K-12, and every year, the girls in grades 5-12 would put on a Christmas Pageant at a local church that was done entirely in song....no spoken words. It was, and is, one of the most beautiful ceremonies I have ever seen This song was, every year, traditionally used for the processional. It gives me chills just listening and takes me back to those amazing years!!
Every year in Trinity University in San Antonio TX, there’s a Weinachtsfeier (german christmas celebration which just so happened today) and they have a beautiful choir and organ player. This video instantly reminded me of that.
Best hymn ever played on a Pipe Organ but it doesn't give it justice. Unless you are actually there to experience it in person it is absolutely incredible.
Mister Rob, in spanish, sorry, i talk spanish, but for you, i whrite in English, now spanish.... Cuando ví este video, yo lloré de la emoción, al ver la forma como tocas el teclado, tú le das un sonido lleno de magia, yo me transporte al cielo mismo
Dr.Phibes does Christmas! Seriously - top marks! This rendition has all the energy, joy and abandon called for. This is _not_ something that should played sedately. Brings back happy memories of singing our lungs out at the episcopal midnight mass when I was a kid - snow outside, only candles, full procession by priest and choir in frilly clothes, the smell of incense, everyone with a warm buzz from dinner with the family.
WOW! that is beautiful Rob. What a great organ. You are certainly among My favorite Organist. I see that I am not alone in listening to this tune so far out of season or as I prefer to think of it as just a little early ! Here it is July 21 and this is still listened to often. Vanesa, You are NOT alone there. GOD BLESS ALL Who hear this post. kevlutu
Compare that organ to the "flimsy" keyboards in most modern-day churches! Rock-bands in "churches" have replaced the majestic sounds of real worship!! God help us!!!
The almighty still makes his presence known in our contemporary worship. The majestic organs are great, but are often over-powering. You don't want to put up with that on every hymn. That being said, open it all occasionally. g.
Never heard that fanfare Rob, but it was BRILLIANT! The whole piece was amazing! quite literally, music to my ears. Thank you for this privilege to listen to your amazing talent!
The year is 2020. The list of tragedies and wickedness is long. But none like this year. EDIT: Alas, the Grand Organ brings us together on this day of worship, thankful of what unity we have left.
You’re the same age as my sister. I’m ’84. Cool to see another millennial enjoying the older style of music. Doesn’t seem like there’s very many these days. Sounded absolutely beautiful too!
Yes Willcox's arrangement is definately the best. May I suggest taking it much slower through those brilliant chords in the last verse at "Word of the Father now in flesh appearing". This is the most profound spiritual and musical point in the whole arrangement that should not be rushed through. Every single one of Willcox's notes matter here. A very fine organ you have there to play!!
Mattnbin - yes, I agree with you about every note (and chord) of the Willcox mattering, not to be rushed. Does this organ by chance have 32' digital Bombard? For some reason, possibly, my small-ish speakers, the bass part didn't sound like pipe organ 32' reeds. The overall effort of your playing and the recording was excellent. Keep playing! We appreciate your generosity, Rob!
This was the very first video I listened to of yours back in late 2021, and my introduction to you and to that beautiful organ at All Saints Church! There were about 327,000 views at the time, I had to be many of them as this is my favorite Christmas carol and I listened to it many times over Christmas that year. You and this music made Christmas for me at that time and saved my life. Thank you so much Rob! x
Rob, I know exactly what you mean by hairs on the back of your neck standing up. I studied violin 10 years at the Colburn Institute in LA. It was such a blessing to me to come across your channel. Thank you for sharing your gift with us all!
Rob you have played this beautiful Christmas tune with such beauty and feeling, with the might and majesty that this old favorite demands. You have played it PERFECTLY. You are so talented and I love hearing you play. Thank you for sharing your flawless God-given gift. I lucky i was to stumble upon your channel. This is truly the music of Heaven. Praise Him with might and majesty!!
This is an AWESOME sounding organ, and I will be getting an electronic organ next year and will be playing Christmas songs too. I am not an organist, but I play piano, and can play a little bit of organ.
Brilliantly played. This makes me miss the Anglican Church so much more, I miss the organ so much. Nollaig Chridheil/Happy Christmas to you and all your kin, Rob.
You can't beat the pipe organ for these magnificent hymns.
Thanks Tom!
One thing I notice in a lot of churches in my country (America), the new ones have Christian rock groups. Not for me. Having said that you check out the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.
Yeah you really can't.
@@KevinDavis338 In my opinion rock groups don't fit in a church. A church needs a powerful (pipe) organ. I haven't noticed it in my country (Germany) yet, and I also hope that this will be remaining in the future.
@@louis_lorenz I agree
There is nothing like a pipe organ. My grandmother was an organist and every time I hear it, I hear her singing in heaven ❤
Very True That!
This reminds me of midnight mass as a kid. My dad took care of the organs maintenance. I wish our old orginsist was still with us.
cool
I won't lie. There's something magical about the music of a pipe organ that just resonates harmoniously with your soul, be it calling to all ye faithful, or to soothe the bloody tears that fall upon its keys. The pipe organ is timeless and time-honored, and I don't believe, not even for a second, that it is going anywhere. It shall continue to resonate and sing so long as there are those who come to hear it
Cheers!
The music of heaven.
Indeed! The pipe organ is indeed such a heavenly instrument!!
ooooooooooh yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I sing in a choir with the organ ...is really beautiful!
I Imagine just walking into heaven and hearing this song with choirs of angels singing O come let us adore him Christ the Lord ❤😊
:o)
Amen !
Christmas Eve - what a tragedy in most American churches today - they are either organless or if they do have an organ, they feel a need to hire a cast of horn blowers, kettle drummers, fiddles and sleigh bell ringers to drown the organ out. All a church needs is the King of Instruments to bring homage to the King of Kings. There is nothing like the rush of joy in a church full of people on Christmas Eve when the first verse of Adeste Fideles is played at full organ expression. It is an experience and a memory that we all can relate to.
SO TRUE!!
Thank you for these wise words ! Unfortunately we are members of a minority.
Slowing down wouldn´t hurt the quality either
Willem van Ingen agree, parts of it is getting muttled
My church has an organ and a piano, but they never play both at once. The music director either plays piano or organ, depending on the piece. On Christmas Eve, we stick with a traditional organ without other instruments.
Ernest M. Skinner you are looking ought to know see my church in they got rid of its organ and replaced it with a electric oven piano
had tears in my eyes.. sound of heaven with angels in full glory
Awww thanks for that!
Completely swept away by this glorious rendition of “O Come All Ye Faithful” on this magnificent instrument. THIS is Christmas! Thank you, Rob!
No Probs!
The King of Christmas Songs played on the King of Musical Instruments! MAGNIFICENT!
Thanks :-)
GOODNESS ME .. Simply the most powerful BEST rendition of that hymn i have EVER heard !!
One of my wish lists in my life is playing this song on pipe organ.
indeed!
You are not alone 😎
I'm not religious, but I love this song! Especially on the organ. Just beautiful.
+Stephen Anderson Many thanks, shouldn't be too long now before I return to this fine organ! :o)
@@RobCharles1981 great job that takes a lot of skill
@@fletchermccoy447 Its a piece of cake!
I'm also not religious and this is my favourite Christmas Carol.
Samridhi Sharma , Jesus Christ suffered and died for you also. It’s easy to become a Christian. Repent of your sins, and believe in the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Read the Gospel according to Matthew Mark Luke or John. Have patience and allow the Holy Spirit to enter your heart.
“Come Holy Spirit fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in us the fire of your love.” Be Baptised in the Lord Jesus.
‘God the Father thankyou for this moment of grace.’
This brings back child hood memories. This song shook the Church whenever this was played on the organ. The organise really got into this hymn.
Many thanks!
Omg 😮
Long live Christ🙌🏻🥰
And the music🥰
I miss the church and being in the choir this makes me sad but so rejoiced, please please please go to a church and just listen to this beautiful sound🤩
Who could say a bad name about it🥇
Well proud to be catholic and gay🇬🇧
America don’t ever stop believing🇺🇸
Your brothers and sisters from another country got you✌🏻🙌🏻
I grew up in a preparatory school in Virginia K-12, and every year, the girls in grades 5-12 would put on a Christmas Pageant at a local church that was done entirely in song....no spoken words. It was, and is, one of the most beautiful ceremonies I have ever seen This song was, every year, traditionally used for the processional. It gives me chills just listening and takes me back to those amazing years!!
Beautiful
Great moment to think about our Savior
Thank You! :-)
a fine performance of perhaps the greatest of all xmas carols - thanks rob
Many thanks Sure is! :o)
I’m an atheist who is listening to this in the middle of July no less, but this is magnificent
That time of year where I come back to this vid. Merry Christmas!
:-)
Every year in Trinity University in San Antonio TX, there’s a Weinachtsfeier (german christmas celebration which just so happened today) and they have a beautiful choir and organ player. This video instantly reminded me of that.
Sqme
you can't beat an organ played well like that I come back to this every year merry Christmas hope your well
Nope true - all is good thanks!
wow every time I get goose bumps. an amazing organist
Thanks Martin very much hope to be back here sometime in the new year so stay tuned! :-)
Best hymn ever played on a Pipe Organ but it doesn't give it justice. Unless you are actually there to experience it in person it is absolutely incredible.
Indeed - but also listening to this on a good sound system or earbuds such a Bose Q15's then your in "virtual heaven" ;-)
@@RobCharles1981 I couldn't tell but did you pull out all the stops on the last chorus?
Even Christmas is gone I still listening every day I don't want to forget the magic of this Holiday season ❤❤
Many thanks!
Hearing this brings back peaceful and happy childhood memories
+SRCVintage Electronics It sure does thanks for tuning in! :o)
Goosebumps throughout! Excellent job! My headphones could hardly take it haha
Many thanks - Pleased you enjoyed! :-)
Lol your name 😂
That Folk's is how it is done!!! Wow Rob, Goosebumps is right. AMAZING sound of Instrument and Organist. God Bless Rob. Kevin
Thank you Kevin! :-)
C'est magnifique WOW magnificent! I agree with you about hairs standing up on neck when the entire congregation joins in singing :D
+Ken Dufresne Cheers! :)
Mister Rob, in spanish, sorry, i talk spanish, but for you, i whrite in English, now spanish.... Cuando ví este video, yo lloré de la emoción, al ver la forma como tocas el teclado, tú le das un sonido lleno de magia, yo me transporte al cielo mismo
Absolutely cracking! Makes me want to start playing again
Many thanks!
I know this as Adeste Fideles thanks to my Catholic upbringing... defo my fave Carol 💓
Wonderful!
Beautiful beyond words! A magnificent instrument and organist! Just how I like hearing this wonderful Christmas hymn. Blessings to you!
Thank you very much! :-)
This organ just sounds so good, maybe it's the church adding to it but the instrument alone is absolutely grandiose!
Cheers - when you hear it in the flesh - it gives you goosebumps!
You got me ready for the Christmas Eve Service.... Very well done..
Many Thanks Richard Christmas wont be the same without this Carol! :o)
Me, too, Richard Martin. And thank you, RobCharles for continuing to bless us by your many recordings. MERRY CHRISTMAS to you!
You play SO beautifully. Thank you for sharing your God-given gift. I enjoy so much listening to you play hymns.
Thanks Garry :-)
Somehow this Hymn belongs to Christmas Eve for me !
We sing it as introduction or as sanctus before the Eucharist :)
So inspirational Rob. You do realize that the All Saints Church organ is totally spoiled now having you play - it will NEVER want another!
Yes that's right Paul thanks! :-)
This is truly magnificent Rob- well played!
+Alan Cordwell Cheers!
Dr.Phibes does Christmas! Seriously - top marks! This rendition has all the energy, joy and abandon called for. This is _not_ something that should played sedately. Brings back happy memories of singing our lungs out at the episcopal midnight mass when I was a kid - snow outside, only candles, full procession by priest and choir in frilly clothes, the smell of incense, everyone with a warm buzz from dinner with the family.
Many thanks Ian! :-)
Venite adoremus, venite adoremus, venite adoremus Dominum! Ad maiorem Dei gloriam!!!
The best Christmas carol of all! Play it loud and proud! Very well done.
Many Thanks! :o)
Beaitifully played. This is what i want to hear at Chistmas.
Thanks!
Magnificent organ recital of this beautiful Christmas Carol, Rob.
Thanks Brendan!
My favourite of all carols and well played - thanks for sharing; keep up the good work.
Thanks Jonathan, will be returning here soon so watch this space!
WOW! that is beautiful Rob. What a great organ. You are certainly among My favorite Organist. I see that I am not alone in listening to this tune so far out of season or as I prefer to think of it as just a little early ! Here it is July 21 and this is still listened to often. Vanesa, You are NOT alone there. GOD BLESS ALL Who hear this post. kevlutu
Many thanks! :-)
Very breathtaking music and video... nothing sounds like a pipe organ!!
my favourite christmas hymn, nothing better than a church organ!!
Many thanks!
Compare that organ to the "flimsy" keyboards in most modern-day churches! Rock-bands in "churches" have replaced the majestic sounds of real worship!! God help us!!!
Lol true
Yess, FINALLY someone LIKE ME! I HATE Church with Rock Band. Pipe Organ play Hymns make me touched
The almighty still makes his presence known in our contemporary worship.
The majestic organs are great, but are often over-powering. You don't want to
put up with that on every hymn. That being said, open it all occasionally. g.
You're right. Rock bands in churches are quite ridiculous, and they even think they're cool.
Very true, nothing beats the sound of a church organ played to this standard
3:46 - The feels...
:-)
I can imagine the angels in singing and dancing
Thanks!
I so enjoy listening to the pipe organ, and your rendition of O come all ye faithful. Thank you
Thanks for listening
oh come let us adore him Christ the Lord
Armen! :o)
Quelle brillante interprétation...plein de frissons.Un seul mot,MERCI
Merci beaucoup!
Never heard that fanfare Rob, but it was BRILLIANT! The whole piece was amazing! quite literally, music to my ears. Thank you for this privilege to listen to your amazing talent!
Many thanks! :-)
The year is 2020. The list of tragedies and wickedness is long. But none like this year.
EDIT: Alas, the Grand Organ brings us together on this day of worship, thankful of what unity we have left.
Lets hope 2021 is better for us!
love the pipe organ sang in the choir at St Joes church
organ just like this love it
Thats Cool! :-)
I know it's the wrong time of the year for listening to this but I still get shivers nontheless!
My order of verses based in what I hear:
O come all ye faithful, God of God, See how the shepherds, Sing Choirs of angels, yea Lord we greet Thee.
Many thanks!
Absolutely heavenly...thanks for the beautiful playing all the way from South Africa
Your welcome!
It's August, but here I am! Love this hymn, love the organ and love your videos!
Thanks.
Another of your classy presentations Rob. I like all your pieces in this group you are presenting..Well done..John
+john uhr-henry Many thanks John! :o)
I am gonna listen to this a lot today for getting ready for the 10PM mass playing with the brass
Thats great!
Amazing one of my favourite songs. You play beautifully!
Many thanks! :o)
Excellent work! For my favorite instrument of all, the organ really gives the electric guitar a run for its money!
Couldn't agree more!
Listen to the Majesty of that organ!!!!!! Very well played!
Many thanks!
That buildup towards the end was absolutely magnificent!! 👏🏻 Bravo, Rob. Thanks for sharing your talents with us ☺️
Thanks!
Its me again have a Merry Christmas thanks again for sharing
this is the best version i have ever heard
Many Thanks Really glad you enjoyed! :o)
It’s august and still watching a loving this. Best version I’ve heard 🥰
Cool!
O Come Let us adore him. Beautiful organ rendition of this Christmas Carol. 🎄 Blessings to all who listen 🎶.
Thank You!
@@RobCharles1981 You are so welcome. Nothing beats great organ music 🎶 🎵 👌
indeed!
Many thanks - Keep watching - will be re-living the Carols tomorrow from All Saints! :o)
You’re the same age as my sister. I’m ’84. Cool to see another millennial enjoying the older style of music. Doesn’t seem like there’s very many these days. Sounded absolutely beautiful too!
I'm not 84! I'm 41! :P - Cheers!
1981, talking about the year. I’m not 84 either but born in’84.
Yes Willcox's arrangement is definately the best. May I suggest taking it much slower through those brilliant chords in the last verse at "Word of the Father now in flesh appearing". This is the most profound spiritual and musical point in the whole arrangement that should not be rushed through. Every single one of Willcox's notes matter here.
A very fine organ you have there to play!!
Cheers!
Mattnbin - yes, I agree with you about every note (and chord) of the Willcox mattering, not to be rushed. Does this organ by chance have 32' digital Bombard? For some reason, possibly, my small-ish speakers, the bass part didn't sound like pipe organ 32' reeds. The overall effort of your playing and the recording was excellent. Keep playing! We appreciate your generosity, Rob!
Yes a bit slower ..and steady tempo... but otherwise good
GREAT JOB Rob! Season's Greetings
Many thanks and you too! :o)
Spectacular, Rob! LOVED it!
Many Thanks! :o)
Very beautiful sound of church music.
Thanks!
Really lovely - magnificent even. Beautifully played Thank you : )
Thanks!
Absolutely masterful. The introduction fanfare is great, as well as your voicing between verses. I wish I could play this well!
Thank you very much!
It has been my husband's dream since childhood to play one of these organs.
Its always a Joy to play the Organ too!
I keep coming back to this one every Christmas. Merry Christmas, my friend!
And Merry Christmas to you too - many thanks! :-)
uggghhh, That is insane HEAVY!!! OMG!!!
Music from heaven I love it sang in the choire to a pipe organ
Thanks!
Best song ever!
Thank you Rob, this is one of my favourite Carols.....pipe organ music in general has always played strange tricks with the hairs on my neck ! ! !
Sounds magnificent and I respect that people put alot of effort into this and I appreciate the hard work people put into this
Thanks!
Well Rob, ya done made me cry with this one.
Thanks! :-)
All I can say is..beautiful!
Thanks.
How many of you watching were singing along?
This was the very first video I listened to of yours back in late 2021, and my introduction to you and to that beautiful organ at All Saints Church! There were about 327,000 views at the time, I had to be many of them as this is my favorite Christmas carol and I listened to it many times over Christmas that year. You and this music made Christmas for me at that time and saved my life. Thank you so much Rob! x
Its a real pleasure Kathy! :-) x
@@RobCharles1981 Thank you! x
Wow I would love to have been in there to hear that. Such a magnificent sound!
It really is!
still very much in love with this version thanks for sharing x
Thanks very much Paul, hope to do a new version of this in the coming weeks or so, so stay tuned! :-)
RobCharles1981 fantastic I play piano I view this video a lot last year trying to learn the arangment to use on piano myself this year
That's Cool! :-)
Masterful. Thank you.....Gives me chills
Thanks for listening
Rob, I know exactly what you mean by hairs on the back of your neck standing up. I studied violin 10 years at the Colburn Institute in LA. It was such a blessing to me to come across your channel. Thank you for sharing your gift with us all!
Many thanks Allen :)
Rob you have played this beautiful Christmas tune with such beauty and feeling, with the might and majesty that this old favorite demands. You have played it PERFECTLY. You are so talented and I love hearing you play. Thank you for sharing your flawless God-given gift. I lucky i was to stumble upon your channel. This is truly the music of Heaven. Praise Him with might and majesty!!
Thanks Garry!
That was beautiful! I really love the powerful sound of the organ. Greetings from Germany :)
This is an AWESOME sounding organ, and I will be getting an electronic organ next year and will be playing Christmas songs too. I am not an organist, but I play piano, and can play a little bit of organ.
+Stretch Vlogs Thank you very much for your kind comments, just play along and do the what the lord says for you to do! :o)
Brilliantly played. This makes me miss the Anglican Church so much more, I miss the organ so much. Nollaig Chridheil/Happy Christmas to you and all your kin, Rob.
Many thanks and to you too! :-)
This is insane heavy!!!
:-)
Absolutely beautiful
Thank you! 😊
That sounded amazing!
Thank You!
The greatest instrument ever made
Indeed!