Oh, my. This really sounds great. Wish there were more hymns like this one posted for this organ. Spectacular. Great hymns and pipeorgans are giving way to bands, etc.
Appreciate the control needed to maintain such a tempo in that vast building. Beautifully controlled through the verses and a delightful variation in the crowning end.
If I may add my humble comment as regards "tempo" in vast places. I found that I must keep my own inner tempo (tactus/taktus), because if I even once listened to the congregation, I would have....slowly...tried...to...let...them...catch...up...to...me - leading to disaster. However, that is one of Hr Doppler's sound effects, and as an organist, one must presume that one's own tempo is constant and that the congregation will be there with you all the time - and they were!
I am an ELCA Lutheran from South Carolina. I play the piano and organ. Today (December 6, Advent 2), I filled in at a local Lutheran Church. I played this as the Opening Hymn. However, it was to the tune, PUER NOBIS, a European tune adapted by Michael Praetorius. It is #249 in Evangelical Lutheran Worship.
What is the blue symbolsing or have to with advent if I may ask,like purple is usually worn by priests and purple on alter,except on the Sunday where the pink candle is lit.But can someone explain what the blue symbolising. I'm not Episcopalian I'm Roman Catholic I just like the hymns
In the Episcopal Church blue is located in the flag and shield of St. George. Some Episcopal parishes use black and red for acolyte and choir vestments. I was baptized and confirmed Episcopalian, so I believe the correct person has answered this question. +++
Most churches have switched to using blue for advent, purple being the traditional liturgical color. Many Episcopalians do not view Advent as penitential as Lent, thus have moved to a Blue or purplish Blue. The Purple vestments are representative of it being a Cathedral where the Episcopal bishop of the US, the bishop of the local diocese, and on occasion - the Anglican bishop in Canterbury have a seat.
Oh, my. This really sounds great. Wish there were more hymns like this one posted for this organ. Spectacular. Great hymns and pipeorgans are giving way to bands, etc.
The arrangement and chords of last verse were beautiful and sent chills up my spine (a church organist but nowhere near this level of skill)
Appreciate the control needed to maintain such a tempo in that vast building. Beautifully controlled through the verses and a delightful variation in the crowning end.
If I may add my humble comment as regards "tempo" in vast places. I found that I must keep my own inner tempo (tactus/taktus), because if I even once listened to the congregation, I would have....slowly...tried...to...let...them...catch...up...to...me - leading to disaster. However, that is one of Hr Doppler's sound effects, and as an organist, one must presume that one's own tempo is constant and that the congregation will be there with you all the time - and they were!
AWESOME !!!
I am an ELCA Lutheran from South Carolina. I play the piano and organ. Today (December 6, Advent 2), I filled in at a local Lutheran Church. I played this as the Opening Hymn. However, it was to the tune, PUER NOBIS, a European tune adapted by Michael Praetorius. It is #249 in Evangelical Lutheran Worship.
Wonderful. Organist plays the way I like.
Super 💕
Great by Ben Straley. Lots of improve throughout
What is the blue symbolsing or have to with advent if I may ask,like purple is usually worn by priests and purple on alter,except on the Sunday where the pink candle is lit.But can someone explain what the blue symbolising. I'm not Episcopalian I'm Roman Catholic I just like the hymns
In the Episcopal Church blue is located in the flag and shield of St. George. Some Episcopal parishes use black and red for acolyte and choir vestments. I was baptized and confirmed Episcopalian, so I believe the correct person has answered this question. +++
Most churches have switched to using blue for advent, purple being the traditional liturgical color. Many Episcopalians do not view Advent as penitential as Lent, thus have moved to a Blue or purplish Blue. The Purple vestments are representative of it being a Cathedral where the Episcopal bishop of the US, the bishop of the local diocese, and on occasion - the Anglican bishop in Canterbury have a seat.