Epic Halloween Organ Solo | Toccata in D Minor | Richard Elliott

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  • Опубліковано 24 жов 2017
  • Tabernacle Organist, Richard Elliott, performs an eerie rendition of Johann Sebastian Bach's "Toccata in D Minor" with the Salt Lake Tabernacle pipe organ, the Tabernacle Organ has 11,623 pipes. "Toccata" is often played in the full extent as "Toccata and Fugue in D Minor." This piece is one of the most famous works in organ repertoire.
    The piece is recognizable to most and has been featured in many films, including: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1931), The Black Cat (1934), Disney's Fantasia (1940), Sunset Boulevard (1950), 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954), The Phantom of the Opera (1962), and The Great Race (1965).
    #Toccata #Bach #HalloweenOrganMusic

КОМЕНТАРІ • 309

  • @mwevre1876
    @mwevre1876 6 років тому +1042

    Man, I wish the video was just a fugue minutes longer.

    • @deansmeltzer
      @deansmeltzer 6 років тому +29

      Well played.

    • @chrismurray8586
      @chrismurray8586 5 років тому +3

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    • @Arwyroe
      @Arwyroe 5 років тому +41

      Toccata love a good pun here and there.

    • @johnw2026
      @johnw2026 5 років тому +26

      I wonder how many of d minors were watching this?

    • @morganbendorf2948
      @morganbendorf2948 5 років тому +39

      Well, if you really want to, you can just keep going Bach to the beginning and listening to it again

  • @tomtalker2000
    @tomtalker2000 2 місяці тому +7

    Their is absolutely NOTHING like hearing a pipe organ if this size. Opened up FULLY especially at the end. I sung in many elite choirs with my mom god rest her soul as she passed away from pancreatic cancer 2yrs ago. But the time we had together i know that this instrument and the french horn which she played for a while. Were her two favorite instruments. This is also one of my favorite pieces to hear on a pipe organ. And it was played to perfection...!!! Still gives me goosebumps every time i hear it.

  • @chuckylugs9607
    @chuckylugs9607 3 роки тому +85

    This striking piece of music, played on a church organ is one of the best sounds that I’ve ever heard 🎹🎹🎼 🥰

  • @Dialikesmores
    @Dialikesmores 2 роки тому +48

    If I die ,I want this played at my funeral.

  • @wyatt6097
    @wyatt6097 6 років тому +248

    The great Richard Elliot playing one of the greatest compositions ever written....

  • @66776970
    @66776970 2 роки тому +9

    0:01: The thunder cracking and rumbling and the "vampire's" entrance is one of the spookiest scenes I had ever seen.

  • @johnhawkins7274
    @johnhawkins7274 6 років тому +25

    This easily proves why Rick Elliot is considered as one of the greatest living organists. Bravo!

  • @smithtaylorj15
    @smithtaylorj15 4 роки тому +38

    I love this it can show that Halloween can still be fun and not crazy scary.

  • @provoschoolbus
    @provoschoolbus 6 років тому +219

    Well, I will now expect to see more lighting effects and such at Conference here on out.

  • @sdansie
    @sdansie 6 років тому +266

    I love it! Sometimes we get so caught up with what is proper and what is not in life that we forget that it is okay to let our hair down and just have some fun. I never would have thought that the mighty Tabernacle would be turned into a haunted music hall complete with fog machines, spooky lights and lightning. Dr. Elliott played the piece to perfection. Thanks for doing this it made my day.

    • @leezurligen227
      @leezurligen227 6 років тому +21

      Disclaimer: No actual lightning bolts were used in the making of this video.

  • @KiliFili13
    @KiliFili13 Рік тому +17

    The spooky lighting and decor in the Tabernacle is simply epic. They really went all out on this. Well done.

  • @AM-cc9zw
    @AM-cc9zw 3 роки тому +22

    I want to learn the organ just to play this! Awesome!

    • @sarakatana3426
      @sarakatana3426 2 роки тому +3

      Me too, because I love this music played by organ

  • @janiebreckenridge433
    @janiebreckenridge433 3 роки тому +11

    He is an unbelievable talent--out of this world.

  • @tachevahdr
    @tachevahdr 6 років тому +62

    Terrific playing, that put us right in the mood for Halloween.

  • @thanatos7246
    @thanatos7246 4 роки тому +288

    Don't be so dramatic!
    Me:

  • @jaketrent
    @jaketrent 6 років тому +19

    Plays it like it's no big deal. Awesome!

    • @user-yl1vb1zo5d
      @user-yl1vb1zo5d 6 років тому +2

      With a AVERAGE of eight hours a day in practice for things like this... It IS no big deal to him... AND he does it BY MEMORY...

  • @SharonKofoed
    @SharonKofoed 4 роки тому +6

    Watching this has become a Halloween tradition!

  • @christianloper9483
    @christianloper9483 6 років тому +74

    Visually fantastic, and played very well! I do wish he played the whole thing though. Still, crazy to see the tabernacle decked out like that.

  • @scopex2749
    @scopex2749 5 років тому +4

    I HAVE TO PLAY THIS ORGAN!!!!!!! On my way to Salt Lake!!!!

  • @antoniotermulo9214
    @antoniotermulo9214 6 років тому +11

    Utterly fantabulous, heavenly, divine, uplifting, breathtaking organ rendition of this magnificent masterpiece. I love ❤️ it

  • @cinema104
    @cinema104 4 роки тому +13

    Bravo! You made my Halloween.

  • @tylersmith4826
    @tylersmith4826 Рік тому +2

    For Richard Elliot being older and wiser, this is awesome that his hands can still do that! I know this was a few years ago but still amazing!!!

  • @cynthiavanvoorhis9512
    @cynthiavanvoorhis9512 5 років тому +4

    Amazing, the talent you have to have to play an organ like that. Love this.

  • @sameaston9587
    @sameaston9587 3 роки тому +14

    Beautiful! Now the Phantom of the Opera Overture, please.

  • @margaretkruger1283
    @margaretkruger1283 4 роки тому +2

    Simply superb: thank you, Mr. Elliott.

  • @Nothingtoseehere007
    @Nothingtoseehere007 3 роки тому +4

    Absolutely breathtaking 🙌🏼

  • @stevenschrier4207
    @stevenschrier4207 Рік тому +2

    Virtuoso organ performance played from memory. Privileged to have visited the E.M. Skinner organ at the Tabernacle. Thankful Maestro Elliot shares some of his musicianship on UA-cam.

  • @ericsmith6076
    @ericsmith6076 3 роки тому +2

    Love his solos. Amazing

  • @TheTManShow
    @TheTManShow 3 роки тому +7

    ABSOLUTELY beautiful, and perfect background

  • @DavidHernandez-tf8pl
    @DavidHernandez-tf8pl 5 років тому +3

    What a talented man is Mr, Richard Elliott!

  • @Kovabomb
    @Kovabomb 6 років тому +45

    I love how they managed to make this both haunting and spooky without it being profane or irreverent. It's a song that you easily associate with Halloween or villainy, but it is still appropriate for a hallowed hall. The imagery is very much suited to Halloween, but there is no reference to devilry or witchery or anything like that. In all, it's a presentation that captures the spirit of Halloween that Christ would still be comfortable having in one of his houses of worship.

    • @Judith-il4yw
      @Judith-il4yw 5 років тому +3

      I couldn't disagree more.

    • @mikebetts2046
      @mikebetts2046 4 роки тому +8

      Remember, JS Bach was a devout Christian and wrote music to glorify God. The common man may think of Halloween whenever they hear the into to this song but that does not diminish from the greatness of most all his works.

    • @RubysDude
      @RubysDude Рік тому

      But did Bach actually write this piece? Its been up to debate for years.

  • @hydehouse
    @hydehouse 4 роки тому +5

    This is amazing.

  • @davidstout6051
    @davidstout6051 Рік тому +1

    Best rendition ever. Setting is phenomenal too.

  • @DoomSlayer_
    @DoomSlayer_ 3 роки тому +2

    Sends chills and goosebumps all over my body hearing this masterpiece. Very nice.

  • @StepUpYourSTR
    @StepUpYourSTR 3 роки тому +3

    Such a fun video of a marvelous organist - thank you for sharing!

  • @araeagle3829
    @araeagle3829 6 років тому +5

    WOW! (insert every positive explective ever) Just watching it being played and the speed and nimbleness of Elliot's fingers is amazing! Glorious piece, on a glorious instrument, by a truly extraordinary musician!

  • @bennymora3086
    @bennymora3086 8 місяців тому +1

    Richard Elliott is definitely a master!!!🎹🎃

  • @Ravenn944
    @Ravenn944 4 роки тому +3

    Perfection!!!

  • @UtahKent
    @UtahKent Рік тому +2

    Would love to see a performance of the entire piece by Richard Elliott on that organ in that building. The acoustics of that building are unparalleled. The organ is incredible too.

  • @eveange-elyse4312
    @eveange-elyse4312 3 роки тому +3

    Magnifiquement joué

  • @nd8372
    @nd8372 Рік тому

    Absolutely beautiful

  • @chaseallen5515
    @chaseallen5515 6 років тому +10

    Bravo 👏 👏

  • @nicolasfernandez7986
    @nicolasfernandez7986 4 роки тому +3

    Super original, linda performance!

  • @Chris9017
    @Chris9017 6 років тому

    BEAUTIFUL!!!

  • @ebecky4275
    @ebecky4275 4 роки тому +1

    I LOVE IT!

  • @orionharmon6017
    @orionharmon6017 2 роки тому +2

    Playing the toccata in d minor sounds perfect for Halloween. 🎹🎼🎼🎼🎃👻🍬

  • @charlesbutler4646
    @charlesbutler4646 6 років тому

    Superbly played

  • @israpianoman
    @israpianoman 6 років тому +85

    We all want the fugue!!!

    • @Machtyn
      @Machtyn 6 років тому +2

      This reply needs more votes and a response! :D

    • @masterbulgokov
      @masterbulgokov 6 років тому +2

      Amen!!

  • @its_t.e.n.0
    @its_t.e.n.0 4 місяці тому

    Great tune

  • @nadiamarsile3049
    @nadiamarsile3049 2 роки тому

    Respect ! Beautiful .Thank you very much ..

  • @DavidSnyderLumierist
    @DavidSnyderLumierist 6 років тому +3

    Thank you Dr. Watts for your beautiful, thrilling gift. Rarely does one find the D. Minor so magnificently presented by an artist (who has it memorized I might add) and so professionally performed on one of Americas most exceptional organs that is known and loved by millions I am sure. I found your professional attire most excellent and appropriate. Thank you and Blessings. David Snyder, Lumierist ,Creator of Virgil Fox Heavy Organ Touring Production.

  • @michaelhendriksen2465
    @michaelhendriksen2465 6 років тому +7

    Thank you Rick, and the lighting, props, and video crews for a very fun and 'spooky' rendition of this gem!

  • @kirklevitt8813
    @kirklevitt8813 8 місяців тому

    So bizarre and absolutely beautiful!

  • @sandraforsythe6966
    @sandraforsythe6966 8 місяців тому

    A masterpiece... Played by a master!

  • @larikipe940
    @larikipe940 4 роки тому

    TOTALLY FABULOUS!

  • @fender1955
    @fender1955 6 років тому

    That's AWESOME

  • @barriegiles9076
    @barriegiles9076 Рік тому

    GENIUS!!!

  • @jorgeleon5483
    @jorgeleon5483 5 років тому

    Awesome!

  • @SomethingNowhereMan
    @SomethingNowhereMan 3 роки тому

    Fantastic!

  • @andrewcoleman8026
    @andrewcoleman8026 6 років тому +16

    That was AWESOME!!! The music was great and the video was so cool! I hope they make more organ music videos like this!

  • @jorgscharff3563
    @jorgscharff3563 3 роки тому +1

    I love it, i love Bach and i love disney´s 20.000 Leagues Under The Sea! 😊👍👏

  • @rocha5355
    @rocha5355 Рік тому

    Bravo 👏 that was beautiful

  • @ericsantana1184
    @ericsantana1184 5 років тому

    Wonderful range

  • @youtubegodly
    @youtubegodly Рік тому

    Extraordinary unbelievale🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @davidfillmore3151
    @davidfillmore3151 5 років тому

    Thanks for sharing!

  • @jonb6417
    @jonb6417 4 роки тому

    Great to have a bit of fun with this!

  • @yournormalfriend-roblox--g6820
    @yournormalfriend-roblox--g6820 8 місяців тому

    love it mate! 😂❤

  • @USMC_BABE38
    @USMC_BABE38 6 років тому

    Love this song

  • @criscoleman
    @criscoleman Рік тому

    Incredible piece made more incredible that Elliott could play it by memory.

  • @jonaslaurince
    @jonaslaurince 6 років тому

    Awesome

  • @DonkeKongChick
    @DonkeKongChick 3 роки тому +1

    I am speechless.

  • @jeffreysweetland4088
    @jeffreysweetland4088 5 років тому

    Excellent job on this song 😎

  • @artgamechanger3841
    @artgamechanger3841 4 роки тому +1

    THIS man right here!? Wow!

  • @conselhotutelar2034
    @conselhotutelar2034 4 роки тому

    sensacional piano mórmon força no toque

  • @binrip654
    @binrip654 5 років тому

    Ganz großes Kino Bravo

  • @ReaganReese
    @ReaganReese 6 років тому +30

    I couldn't believe my eyes! That was amazing!!!!! More!!!

  • @TheTManShow
    @TheTManShow 3 роки тому +6

    You sir are getting a thumbs up, and a new sub!!! You deserve it! Amazing work, BRAVO!!

  • @evilwarcow
    @evilwarcow 5 років тому +2

    This is something that I remembering praying back in 2013ish to heavenly father to have happen. Ask and ye shalt receive. Thank you Heavenly Father! :D

  • @user-yl1vb1zo5d
    @user-yl1vb1zo5d 6 років тому +1

    I have seen him in a many a tuxedo but the white tie and tails just pulled it OFF!! He approached that bench like " Excuse me, but I have some SERIOUS spookiness to give you. Watch..."

  • @juanellmarsh3697
    @juanellmarsh3697 6 років тому +3

    Absolutely beautiful!

  • @simonjensen7374
    @simonjensen7374 3 роки тому +23

    This is not evil music. It is the holiness of the lord almighty.

    • @JonasClark
      @JonasClark 3 роки тому +8

      The most sinister-sounding organ piece I know of is the toccata from Leon Boellmann's "Suite Gothique" (find Olivier Latry's version recorded at Notre Dame and turn up your bass!). We think of 'gothic' as referring to spooky, creepy stuff, but the Gothic Suite is indeed dedicated to the idea that the tip of the Gothic Arch points to God. Nevertheless, that piece, I think, blasts this out of the water for creepiness!

  • @canalsantos8088
    @canalsantos8088 3 роки тому

    Perfect 🙏🏻😇

  • @Lineborojuniors
    @Lineborojuniors 8 місяців тому

    hes good and the fog is cool nice work

  • @thatoneguy3411
    @thatoneguy3411 Рік тому

    ive heard this so much its hard to think of it as spooky but just as classical

  • @jencypetersen3410
    @jencypetersen3410 5 років тому

    I clicked on it, thinking "Which classical piece even IS the Tocatta in D Minor? It looks scary, and the effects on the Tabernacle Hall are cool. But which piece is it?!" First couple notes, and I recognized the classic Halloween trill. Loved it! Richard Elliot, you inspire me.

  • @Drunk_Robot
    @Drunk_Robot 3 роки тому

    Das ist perfect!!!!

  • @SharonKofoed
    @SharonKofoed 6 років тому +29

    This is great!!! :D

  • @djolley61
    @djolley61 3 роки тому

    Wow!

  • @antoniotermulo9214
    @antoniotermulo9214 6 років тому

    Superb.... sublime.... captivating.... uplifting.... heavenly.... lovely 😊....❤️❤️🌹🌹👍👌🏌🏻‍♂️🏌🏻‍♂️⛳️⛳️

  • @kessergraciano2371
    @kessergraciano2371 3 роки тому

    que linda melodia

  • @jtwoolley
    @jtwoolley Рік тому

    sweet

  • @uhh1492
    @uhh1492 3 роки тому +2

    I listen to this music when writing in my grimoire

  • @jonschmidt1422
    @jonschmidt1422 6 років тому +1

    Classic!!!! One of my musical idols!!!! So cool!!!

  • @grimpresence8911
    @grimpresence8911 4 роки тому +1

    Merry Christmas

  • @galaxybear1090
    @galaxybear1090 6 років тому +1

    Dudes a baaawwss!

  • @raqueliza26
    @raqueliza26 2 роки тому

    muy bueno es

  • @BrandonLedbetter
    @BrandonLedbetter 4 роки тому

    Beast

  • @--ODiN--
    @--ODiN-- 3 роки тому

    Oh man never heard a Halloween genre music on MTC, and now I want ... mmmmoooooooaaaaarrrrrrr. My like which is now 7001 in total of this video.

  • @julieschultz6363
    @julieschultz6363 2 роки тому

    With Halloween being on Sunday this year, I'll have to suggest our organist play this.

  • @--ODiN--
    @--ODiN-- 3 роки тому +1

    Happy Halloween to all !