I Vow to Thee My Country (Holst)

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[@bill90405]

This hymn always reminds me of the newsreel of Churchill’s funeral in 1965.

[@frasermathers2287]

Thanks Matthew for this lovely music tonight. It makes me feel comforted and proud of our country and also a pride that a young organist like you puts so much feeling into your playing.

[@markherron1407]

Holst Jupiter brought me here Blessings and Hugs 💖💕💕💕💕

[@cloydmartinvillanueva556]

Best patriotic song, I'm even a brithsh but I loved this song very much!!! God Bless The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

[@kumasenlac5504]

The words make no reference to any particular country but apply to those whose paths are peace.

[@johndean958]

Brilliantly played. Excellent strength and your not afraid to let it be heard. So important. Brilliant expression . I am a fan clearly now. Thankyou so much. Cheers, John (Australia) This is a big favourite of mine and I dont think it could have been played better.

[@mspg2]

one of the greatest melodies ever written

[@rossridd4597]

My favourite Hymn ! and I loved the way you have played it, such passion ,and devotion it really stirred my soul like never before. What great organist we have to look forward to in the future. Thank you very much

[@kentbloxham3826]

Hi Matt, I have only recently “met” you. This was the first hymn I heard you play (I vow to thee) amongst others since, which I found posted by mere chance. (I love your rendition of ABBA’s “Dancing Queen” BTW). I also listened to the announcement you posted over this Easter weekend about your upcoming changes to your posts and another Q&A UA-cam post as well. I think you are a great credit to yourself, all those thousands of hours that you could have wasted, spent on other frivolities of people your age have been extremely well spent and completely worthwhile. I am also very impressed that someone of your tender age is so passionate about playing hymns. You’re completely correct, people do connect with hymns on many levels and you do them great justice. I very much look forward to getting to know you and your music better from now on and please excuse me if I have sounded like an old fogey by the way I’ve rattled on, coz actually, I’m not!! I just appreciate great music by talented artists like yourself. I will be a Patreon very soon I know!!

[@reductiomusic]

Thank you very much! Appreciate the comment

[@stevepaplow6870]

You play with such emotion and I can tell you love each piece you play.

[@gracerajah8972]

Something so emotional about this piece. Thank you for sharing.😊

[@davidcraggs3770]

This was my late Mum’s favourite hymn which I played at her funeral. You touch so many people’s hearts Matt.
You are an angel sent from
Heaven❤️

[@johnhenryholiday4964]

I too played this at My Mothers funeral.... I began playing it as Her beautiful dark wood casket was brought into the chapel from another part of the church.... The congregation (mainly our large family) filled the chapel and they all rose to stand while the casket and family made their entrance... After the funeral as My Father was standing at the side of the casket at the cemetery I told him about the piece .... It was generally reserved and played for nobility in England .... He looked at me and wept openly.... He had no idea what the piece really meant nor of my expression of saying goodbye to my mother.... Well done David.... You chose wisely....

[@KOI-nz3vn]

Pure brilliant as always. Well done.👍

[@PhillipLWilcher]

Awe-inspiring melody, and you do it fine justice. Thank you!

[@SalaciousBCrumb-tu5ci]

I vow to thee, my country
All earthly things above
Entire and whole and perfect
The service of my love
The love that asks no questions
The love that stands the test
That lays upon the altar
The dearest and the best
The love that never falters
The love that pays the price
The love that makes undaunted
The final sacrifice
And there's another country
I've heard of long ago
Most dear to them that love her
Most great to them that know
We may (we may not count her armies)
We may (we may not see her King)
Her fortress is a faithful heart
Her pride is suffering
And soul by soul and silently
Her shining bounds increase
And her ways are ways of gentleness
And all her paths are peace

[@edgretchko7889]

I feel blessed to experience your work. Glad you keep going Matt.

[@MikeJones-zt3kb]

Thanks for sharing once again your incredible and adaptable music skills. Yours, music touches the hearts and minds of us all in so many varied ways, your youthfulness and true enjoyment and willingness to share that passion is amazing. Thanks you so much

[@mickeyhoward5791]

I’m from the USA, so did not recognize this tune name. But being a musician, I immediately recognized the tune when I heard it, knowing it’s prominence in the movement, “Jupiter,” of Holst’s “The Planets.” I did not know it was also a hymn. Beautiful tune and beautifully played, Matthew. Love your musicianship and the variety of music and videos you provide for us!

[@joeviserta]

Mickey, it's actually got several hymns set to the melody here in the U. S. Three Days, o God beyond all praising, we sing with holy Mary, o spirit all embracing... Just to name a few

[@mickeyhoward5791]

@@joeviserta thanks for the info! Despite being a Musician, it’s a reminder that we can still learn all sorts of new things. And now the tune is dancing around my brain (a happy ear worm, though!)! 😄

[@bearnurse1]

@joeviserta another hymn to this melody is We Praise You and Acknowledge You O God to be the Lord

[@chriscurrey1447]

wow...just wow!!! Breathtaking

[@barrystreet411]

So talented, the skill it takes to play an organ and to compose.. you have my admiration, I am more than a little jealous!

[@laurentlouisducourretgravereau]

Bravo à vous Monsieur pour cette très belle interprétation très Royale ! :)⚜⚜⚜

[@alanhenshaw8948]

Matthew, your music is superb. Please keep playing, I love listening to your music

[@johngreatbatch6441]

You have a wonderful talent and ability. It is so good to see someone so young and enthusiastic to be so interested in playing the pipe organ. Like clergy you are in short supply,

[@HahnJames]

Absolutely brilliant!

[@victorcastillo1589]

Congratulations Mat! You are a wonderful organist. I hope I could hear you directing. Greetings from Buenos Aires.

[@user-in7gv3kd1l]

I found your musical skill recently and love it
So envious that I never learnt ❤️

[@denniscoleman7984]

Thanks Matthew..played so stirrings and full of emotion..I hope you can perform in Australia some time.

[@peternaryd_operasinger]

Fantastic 😊👏👏👏

[@user-dy2km5mv5t]

Needs to be the UK national anthem

[@rob11rr]

We have a national anthem that perfectly serves it's purpose! God save the King!

[@olliew7225]

When you become a Republic.😉

[@Pugna-cz6gs]

@@rob11rrNo

[@NathanSaor1798]

@@rob11rrdreary boring nonsense doesnt at all show our fighting spirit! God bless the English republic!

[@irt3rdavenueel172]

I respectfully disagree I believe it needs to be a national anthem around the world including the united states and canada

[@jyun1136]

incredible!

[@luisotavioalves9077]

Fantastic!

[@alanmartin2016]

Lovely performance Matthew. 😊

[@c-historia]

this is amazing!

[@jerrycallender7604]

Greetings from Tucson, Arizona USofA
LUVin' your performance.
Just subscribed to your channel.

[@techKat6808]

Awesome!

[@tonybarde2572]

RIP The Queen

[@armandoseccamani7982]

Grazie tanto 😊

[@jamesvanian5524]

Thank you so much for this. I love Holst and you played this so well with such feeling. You are a very good organist and I look forward to future videos. James.

[@kenUK762]

Good stuff 👍🎶

[@FBUK300]

I love this song. I'm hoping to get the lyrics and music myself to perform this later in the year at a service

[@Whamth]

Fantastic playing!
Maybe I’m asking too much, but I’d love to see video of the church you’re playing In, to go with the audio track. The space sounds so impressive - being able to see it would be a real treat.

[@Brian88920]

Made me cry

[@fantailspringdale]

Well done Matthew!! Thank you. Perhaps in a future piece you could play. " The Strife is Over the."

[@MTAFan585]

Great job Mat! You should play the pipe organ at St Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City! Keep up the good work

[@juliogonzalezdbt7233]

Emocionante

[@JRYTUBA69]

just magnificent -wish could be there in person -what organ is this?

[@willmears1111]

Please, please always identify where events take place. Don't make people guess. Beautiful presentation.

[@knightsbenny5764]

hi matthew this tune is often sung to we pray thee hevenly father in the usa thank you for your utube stuff your organ looks very like the one in hull minster also a compton

[@MrGregorchard]

Beautifully played as usual Mathew,but I think some pipes need tuning, possibly mixtures , not sure

[@tjminimoto]

Rest In Peace queen Elizabeth II

[@contrappunto_]

Jupiter 😍

[@jeandeblaize4175]

[Il est] jeune il est vrai, mais aux âmes bien nées
La valeur n'attend pas le nombre des années
(P. Corneille - Le Cid)

[@revelation1215]

You obviously have really long legs and you may need to raise the bench higher to avoid having to contort your body. I used to travel with pieces of wood of different heights so the bench could be raised as necessary.

[@manfordsonstegard]

Are those chords in the cadence the original chords by Holst? It sounds like an ad lib or substitution.....

[@howardbaitcher5464]

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[@nerfdominator6405]

I just wish this was timed right 🙄

[@organbuilder272]

Wel, It is so nice to hear you play a full piece. I suppose you know that this came from "The Planets" by Holst. I guess someone put the words to is at a later time. The organ, is way out of tune. Don't they take care of it?? Such a shame to have your delightful playing spoiled by screaming pipes. By the way, the Mixture you were using is way to penetrating for anything but full organ. But you did a nice job with registration and performance.

[@brians9508]

someone is full of themselves

[@organbuilder272]

@@brians9508 Really, And who are you to judge anyone? I have spent more years as an organ builder than you have been alive. Be certain of your own credentials before you criticize anyone else.

[@brians9508]

@@organbuilder272 And there you have it. You have proven my point that you have a bloated ego with your response better than I ever could have. I am very certain of my own credentials, and if you have been an organ builder longer than i have been alive, that would place you at about 98 years of age (assuming you began at the age of 18). Instead of just complimenting the young man on his performance you question the caretakers of the organ (without any knowledge of their financial circumstance), and tell him that his performance was ruined by the organ. Then you go on to give him a hard time about his mixture. Try to be kinder to young folks that are coming up. You can offer helpful criticism without being so acerbic.

[@organbuilder272]

@@brians9508 15/88 , that is 73 years- and a member of the 100 club. Is there something wrong with commenting on very obvious problems with the organ which I hear but he might think are unimportant. And I did compliment him on his performance. He is good and going to be better as he matures. If you were making comments on a book you wrote, you might mention bad language, poor paper quality or other flaws. So what is wrong with an honest critique of his performance and the instrument on which he plays? Oh, I forgot, This is the age of WOKE!!! If it isn't perfect we don't talk about it or minimize the problem thinking it will go away. Right - I should have not mentioned anything factually, just pretend the problem doesn't exist and everything is just ducky. Lesson learned. Thank you so much

[@organbuilder272]

BOOK YOU READ.... sorry for another horrible mistake.

[@sytzewiersma9731]

Is it me, or is the organ not 100% in tune?

[@evelyngeier7326]

Maybe not entirely, but its not to the point of being a problem, in my mind.
It might need some service in the near future, but to untrained musical ears, it is probably nothing.
just my thoughts :)

[@mygingercat2002]

There's a lot of noise.

[@alexr5557]

I think some ranks are slightly off-tune. Brilliant playing and a stirring and uplifting anthem.

[@alexr5557]

This looks like Downside Abbey.

[@leonnicholls4008]

Fabulous

[@rizkimalang]

I vow to thee, my country
All earthly things above
Entire and whole and perfect
The service of my love
The love that asks no questions
The love that stands the test
That lays upon the altar
The dearest and the best
The love that never falters
The love that pays the price
The love that makes undaunted
The final sacrifice
And there's another country
I've heard of long ago
Most dear to them that love her
Most great to them that know
We may (we may not count her armies)
We may (we may not see her King)
Her fortress is a faithful heart
Her pride is suffering
And soul by soul and silently
Her shining bounds increase
And her ways are ways of gentleness
And all her paths are peace