Thanks for posting this poetic reference. Snow had fallen, snow on snow....I put the lyrics in a separate comment. My heart reaches out to yours from St Augustine FL dear lady.
I think you are right. Beautiful nature, music and information about organs, old architecture, old churches, poetry, information about history. What more do I need?
to do with the bells, most bells go off of a wheel that let the bells ring through the whole circle, giving precise timing control to the ringers, in this case, they have what is called elacombe chimes, which is a system that strikes a hammer inside the bell and can be installed on existing full circle rings. this is usually because of a lack of ringers or safety concerns regarding full circle ringing. it is generally not uncommon though. :)
How disappointing that such a stunning looking organ wasn’t playable. Billy to the rescue, such a lovely rendition with beautiful scenery as a backdrop.
Dear Ben and Billy, I’m not disappointed that the organ had a cipher, because that duet was just delightful! Beautiful!! 💕 You both are very gifted! God bless you both, Royden
Ben: I am in Toronto Canada. I have always appreciated organ music you play so wonderfully, but on top of that, the scenery of the countryside, your descriptions of the local, the reading of the historical background of the church, the poetry readings and the way you express yourself and lastly the reverence you have for these places of worship make this an edifying experience. Thanks!
I love your intro, walking through snow, cows in the snow, then matched up to Vivaldi's Winter. (Yay! Billy!) Thanks for exploring the strangeness and difficulty of this organ.
For any American friends who might be watching, Bens's reference to gunshots would be farmers who need to manage pigeons, foxes, etc. and not neighbourly disputes or police on the rampage. Thank you, Mr Salisbury Organist, for a beautifully constructed video which captured the essence of a winter's day in a small English village and the heartwarming support of a brother to rescue what might have been a wasted journey.
@ You welcome. Having spent some time in America and in a neighbourhood where gunshots were not uncommon, I sort of figured that Ben would not be familiar with the difference between gunshot sounds in England and gunshot sounds in America.
Once again my Monday morning (Australian Eastern Summer Time) is started with 23 minutes of calm delight; Ben walking through the snow, keeping a guarded distance from the cows, finding another traitorous organ, and rescuing the situation at the last minute, Billy and his nimble fingers! Christmas come early! Thank you.
I enjoy Ben’s music also on a Monday in Oz. It’s a lovely way to start the day. I also watch the live program of Beauty in Sound with Richard McVeigh usually at 6.30am (AET). My week ahead is always off on a great note. 🎶🎹
No absence of variety on your channel, Ben! Could this video be any more different from last week's (wonderful) one? With the golden autumnal countryside proving such a perfect setting for your synthesizer-harmonium duet then, and this lovely, snowy environment for a taste of Christmas now. Being able to make use of what you're given in both situations? That's called creativity. Those Victorian renovation folks... interesting, weren't they? Whereas stained glass windows used to be "theology in glass" for the illiterate, these (at least the one you highlighted) have features like banners with the Beatitudes written on them flowing diagonally across a colorful surface. And the organ -- lovely to look at but full of mysteries. I have to wonder whether it was designed by people who chose to wear exotic "oriental" robes while lounging at home, drinking absinthe. Billy's loom is so wonderful. Fortunate indeed will be the recipients of gifts from him this Christmas. Those will be like your videos --- priceless works of art...collector's items! Christmas in England seems so perfect. No herds of people trampling down the doors of big box stores, "coveting their neighbors bargain" (11th commandment)! Whereas this video (like life itself, full of more questions than answers) is calming rather than agitating. Your duet with Billy fit the tone and environment beautifully. Thank you both for freezing your fingers to give us that gift! Meanwhile, we can recall the lyrics of "Away In A Manger" as you walk past the pastures where "the cattle are lowing..." causing the baby to wake and light up another year. Blessings!
In the midst of Storm Bert, Ben and Billy make music both earthy and ethereal and a bit magical. Thank you, chaps. That was wonderful, despite everything!
Thank you for persevering with your excellent video, despite the terrible weather. Your masterful filming makes me feel the cold but appreciative of the bleak beauty of a winter day in England.
I’m not sure why, but I can never get all the way through one of Ben’s extraordinary videos without shedding a tear of joy. There’s so much in this particular video to celebrate. The joy of music, which without doubt Ben and his brother exude every time they play together. The joy of the beautiful video which, on this occasional is to me, one of Ben’s all-time best. The remarkable transformation of the church and the adjacent mansion, made possible by the generosity of the current owner of the house. An inspirational touch at the end, the snow and the arrival of Advent leading to a beautiful carol, “See amid the winter’s snow”.
Sublime, Ben and Billy! And what a magical setting! This video was doubly exciting, Ben, because you trod in the exact same footsteps I took many years ago when I visited Chettle with my parents and my husband, and I was only 10 days away from having my first baby - and in that condition, you definitely do remember every step!! I am glad to say that it was not snowing on that occasion, but a glorious day in June! Brilliant video, thank you, Ben - this is in my top 10!
Ben, this was a magnificent video. The snow, the church. Lovely. And Billy and you facing the camera was great to be able to look at you together. It was a exceptionally nice Sunday afternoon. Thank you.
In Advent last year, we sympathised with an ‘organist suffering for his art’. This year we suffer no more as Billy, Ray’s harmonium and Vivaldi came to the rescue with a frosty duet, following the simple expedient of phoning a friend. Ben must be a follower of ‘Who wants to be a millionaire’?
Enchanting...snow, cows, and the brothers Maton making Vivaldi sublime...thanking you both for brightening the afternoon, in actuality, the entire season.
I really loved this video. I live in Australia and a snowy winter is a wonderful thing to behold. Especially wonderful was to hear you and Billy playing Vivaldi’s WINTER. It was also great to see Billy’s little sideline 😊 Do please return and play that gorgeous organ in this beautiful church.
Well done Ben with brother Billy ! This has to be one of your most intriguing and entertaining presentations. Your resolution and intrepidity to bring us this performance in the freezing and bleak conditions has to be applauded. Thank you both!
What an early beautiful snowfall. I simply cannot fathom how cold it must be inside those unused churches. I wonder if there is a small heat source just to keep the humidity down to prevent mold? Billy is multi-talented and an asset to your channel when he does accompany you.
Another easy winner Ben. Once again you show us your well rounded artistic ability to weave history, landscape, the built environment, even cows along with your music. Love your determination and resourcefulness too. Next week, another adventure.
Chettle like Kettle such a strange Organ. How delightful strange sound more like noise even for me who has a tin ear when it comes to music. yet I delight in it all. You and Billy make a delightful sound together Thank you Charles
Hi Ben you look like you in wonderland it looks so nice with a White snow Around you going toSaint Mary’s Yes, you must be cold. I enjoy your videos. My friend Chris is an organist and we love to see a lot of pie Organ was the church permission we can go behind the scenes where all the pipes are. It’s interesting walking along cat walks and having pipes all around you. And yes, I would like to give you a donation to keep you going. So big Hi from New Zealand Wellington.
Oh Ben you did look so cold 🥶 in last night’s video what a beautiful organ I hope one day you will get to play it you have a wonderful brother who came out in that cold weather to help you out billy it was lovely to hear you play along side Ben in winter seasons yes I enjoyed your carol in the bleak cold winters it set the seen thank you for going out in that dreadful weather for all of us who do enjoy your playing such in lovely old churches and the magnificent old organs when you cab of course you have the harmonica who that gentleman gave you he must be so pleased you have used it often and it sounds great 👍 take care 👵🏻🙏
Chettle is a huge rarity - one of the very few surviving 'feudal estates;' as we would think of it today. All of the cottages, houses, farms, land, and the 'big house' are owned by one family, who are responsible for running everything - and trying to make it pay it's way. The house was therefore divided up into flats, let only to people who worked on the estate; as are all of the cottages and farms. They pay only a 'peppercorn' rent, and the family maintains everything - this includes the church, which as Ben says, was rebuilt in 1849 by the owners. The Chafins owned the estate from 1572 to 1818, when it was bought by the Castelmans, who subsequently inter-married with the Bourkes. Most notably, it has always been the women who have carried out the necessary work running this unspoilt estate - while their husband's worked as railway builders, solicitors, etc. Chettle House was sold in 2015, and the new owners have spent a substantial sum bringing it (and it's gardens) back to good repair again.
Thank you, Michael for so much additional, important information about the Chettle Estate. It must take great commitment and dedication to invest in and work at restoring such a wonderful place. Char
Interesting Star of David on the door handle! There are hand warmers available, you know. Gorgeous presentation on a wintery day. Is your lovely assistant taking a day off?
"This is the truth sent from above.." Wonderful! I first heard this on the 1960s recording of the choir of Guildford Cathedral, Barry Rose was the organist. Also on the same record was Victor Hely-Hutchinson's Carol Symphony. It brings back such intense memories.
That video gave us a perfect Christmas card view of an English village church. Could there be anything better in the world? It was delightful to see and hear Ben and Billy playing together .
I was feeling very cold Ben watching you walking in the snow, but warm when you entered the Church. Very unusual Organ. I enjoyed listening to the harmonium and the guitar playing Vivaldi. Beautiful English scenery. Ben and Billy have a Blessed and Safe Week.
Thank you for braving the cold and the wind, Ben. This was one of my favorite videos of all, with the lovely snow, the countryside with inquisitive cows, the beautiful church and village setting -- oh, England, so dear to this New Englander! It was heroic of Billy to come to the rescue. I thought the Winter duet was enchanting, together with the snowy scenes outside the church and even the red poppies in the background. I will definitely be watching this one again.
Billy!! So fun when he visits and plays for us! You are both truly beautiful souls! Thank you for sharing the picturesque snow, and welcome song to the Christmas season. Be still my beating heart... The scenery was so lovely in this video! 😘💕
Thank you for this lovely video! Lovely hearing you both play ‘Winter.’ I played that for a guitar exam but I’m more of an organist really. And See amid is my favourite carol ! 😊
I was Christened at St. Marys Church, Longfleet, Poole - (I was born in Salisbury) where my cousins became Choristers later - I remember them ringing joyful peals on the occasion of our older relatives getting married - using bell ropes placed behind a door, exactly like this one! My recollection is that there were rather more than 3 though...
Thank you for another interesting episode and the winter scenes of England. So picturesque even when wet and cold. Thanks also to Billy for stepping up to help. ❤
Folding out keyboard, like a folding out caravan! Never seen the like, but fabulous! Then a folding harmonium and peas in a pod, Billy with acoustic guitar too. Thank you both for the music, what a gift you both share. Wonderful!
Thank you dear Ben, thank you Billy. For the music, for the gentle and accurate kind of your presentation in word, music and picture. So many snow! More, than we had nowadays in Poland :) And really intrigue pictures of the winter cows :) And some hand works in a pause! I'm very happy to see (and hear) it all, really. But, one question: where all the local people are? Pastors, the church organists, parish clerks or simply, some of parishioners or residents? They have'nt interest to hear your music, or to know you personally? They don't await a short visit with cake&coffee? For me it would be very exciting to see personally such a known and talented person, which, besides, makes a good and free of charge (!) promotion for my place. Greetings from Poznan, Poland!
I love hearing Billy's talent as well. Hope he makes more appearances on this channel. And the snowy scenery was just beautiful. Thanks for braving the cold for us.
How wonderful that your brother is also your friend. Beautiful music, playing together, and the scenery was lovely. I'd love to hear that organ once it is again playable.
You're as talented a videographer as you are a musician. There's a number of organ channels on UA-cam. Most are interesting; I find only your combination of images and music to be consistently moving, sometimes to tears. The future of your art is safe with you. I wish I was young enough to see it and hear it in, say, 30 years!
Wow, SUCH a GORGEOUS sound of your Harmonium against your brother's guitar. My thanks to him for braving the snowy weather, and to your frozen fingers so that both of you can play this beautiful piece for all of us! Looking forward to another video when this unique organ is fixed.
OMG you have snow in Great Britain and I in the middle of Canada am still waiting! Winter in all it's icy cold and beauty. Hope to see you through the New Year. Thank you for your music.
Hey. Come to Regina. We had no snow last Monday. We have had two big dumps of snow. Thank goodness for snow tires. I made it to the grocery store. There were a dozen or so cars - people who had braved the mess. I posted a video on Instagram of my bsck door which is unable to open because that’s where the I blew snow - off the deck!
"The truth from above" is such a beautiful tune, it fit the snowy scene so well. As to the strange organ... I think its unique appearance is because it was once a house organ built for an eccentric client who just happened to prefer the names "choir" and "solo" and the folding keyboard was for neatness, space-saving and maybe to protect from children or clumsy staff...
Ben, you may have been cold and wet, but for me this was the most magical walk you have videoed... the crunch of snow, the soft sound of the falling. Thank you!
Well Ben, a wee bit of snow you have there. I wonder what the temp is at the church. Even the organ may be shivering. Oh look! Your friends - the cows!
The yew tree was used for weapons in the past and the church was where they were found as an assembly place. Great to hear and see Billy he add that extra joy to your videos thank you for this pleasure the snow coved landscape added to the beautiful entertainment
Thank you for sharing this beautiful video! The scenery, music, and educational commentary were all greatly appreciated! And the final hymn is full of great memories for me! 😊
Thank you for the "Humility" hymn of Goss, so beautiful and one of my very favorite hymns. I always programmed it for late Christmas Eve services. Thank you also for your lovely duet with Billy; always refreshing when you two play together like that. And third, thanks very much for taking us to Wells Cathedral, such a beautiful instrument, and I know you really enjoyed yourself as well. Hoping you (and Billy) have a warm and special Christmas! Keep up your wonderful work. I awakened a few days ago to several inches of snow in Michigan as well. I have to admit I love seeing it and being outside, although shoveling is not on my favorites list. Best wishes Ben!
Loved the Vivaldi (gave me chills), and "See Amid the Winter's Snow" brought tears to my eyes (one I enjoyed singing in choir)! Thank you! Also love the scenery and commentary, as usual.
Isn't it a bit early for snow in southern England? Still, the snow helped to give this video a real Christmas feeling...and I can't believe that Advent will begin next Sunday...time seems to be flying faster the older I get. Great little duet, you and Billy, you both looked like you were, quite literally, chilling! Looking forward to your debut on the Wells Cathedral organ Ben. Best wishes and hasta la vista, dude.
“Mam, there's some dodgy bloke with a trolley hanging out near the church! Should we call the police? Oh, another one turned up! Mam!?!” Mam: “Shurrup our sprog, I'm watching Ben Maton's latest drop!”
Curled up in my bed on this cold Sunday evening here in the Pacific Northwest, I felt tears well up in my eyes as you guys played the Largo. Thank youuuuuuuu ❤
In regards to the bells, that is called an ellacombe chimes system. It allows the bells to be rung with a hammer striking the bell rather then ringing full circle.
Oh Ben this was so wonderful. Thank you to you and Billy for trudging in the snow and cold to bring us this masterpiece, it was well worth it. You come from a very creative family for sure. In appreciation I sent you some funds via Paypal, hope you received it but unfortunately the exchange rate took half of it (I live in Australia). You might want to let people know that if they can manage to sit through the ads and not skip them, you should receive more ad revenue also. Thanks again for brightening my day xx
Lovely video. Ben’s dedication is astonishing. Still filming during such dreadful, cold, weather is a massive achievement. Most of the old churches I visit in Sussex are equally freezing cold, but beautiful. It’s sad that the organ was unplayable. A big thank you to Billy and Ray, for their help 🛐🎹🎸 🎶
Snow had fallen, snow on snow.... Nothing can stop the Salisbury organist. What a beautiful scenery
110% dedication to the cause 👍
Thanks for posting this poetic reference. Snow had fallen, snow on snow....I put the lyrics in a separate comment. My heart reaches out to yours from St Augustine FL dear lady.
I think realistically this is the most magical UA-cam channel
I think you are right.
Beautiful nature, music and information about organs, old architecture, old churches, poetry, information about history.
What more do I need?
Totally!
Agreed!!
So agree
Couldn't agree more. How lucky I feel to have discovered Ben's channel!
to do with the bells, most bells go off of a wheel that let the bells ring through the whole circle, giving precise timing control to the ringers, in this case, they have what is called elacombe chimes, which is a system that strikes a hammer inside the bell and can be installed on existing full circle rings. this is usually because of a lack of ringers or safety concerns regarding full circle ringing. it is generally not uncommon though. :)
How disappointing that such a stunning looking organ wasn’t playable. Billy to the rescue, such a lovely rendition with beautiful scenery as a backdrop.
Dear Ben and Billy, I’m not disappointed that the organ had a cipher, because that duet was just delightful! Beautiful!! 💕
You both are very gifted! God bless you both, Royden
History, stunning views of the countryside, lovely church, a delightful duet by two brothers, and delightful entertainment! Another winner by Ben!
Ben: I am in Toronto Canada. I have always appreciated organ music you play so wonderfully, but on top of that, the scenery of the countryside, your descriptions of the local, the reading of the historical background of the church, the poetry readings and the way you express yourself and lastly the reverence you have for these places of worship make this an edifying experience. Thanks!
Toronto here too--- what a beautiful Vlog.
The brothers Maton. Always a treat to see and hear!
Your brother has a unique talent.
I love your intro, walking through snow, cows in the snow, then matched up to Vivaldi's Winter. (Yay! Billy!)
Thanks for exploring the strangeness and difficulty of this organ.
I’d LOVE to come back…
👍
This is magical, Ben, the snow, the church, all I can see with you! The English scenery!
Must admit I rather enjoyed this one too… despite the cold!!
@@SalisburyOrganist the cows don’t seem to mind! They looked interested and even curious haha!
The cows are friendly I wish I could pet one, in fact I have never ever done it...
@@2listening1I suspect that they were hoping to receive some extra grub 🤣🐂🌿
For any American friends who might be watching, Bens's reference to gunshots would be farmers who need to manage pigeons, foxes, etc. and not neighbourly disputes or police on the rampage. Thank you, Mr Salisbury Organist, for a beautifully constructed video which captured the essence of a winter's day in a small English village and the heartwarming support of a brother to rescue what might have been a wasted journey.
Thank you. I was wondering what he meant! 😂
@ You welcome. Having spent some time in America and in a neighbourhood where gunshots were not uncommon, I sort of figured that Ben would not be familiar with the difference between gunshot sounds in England and gunshot sounds in America.
And Salisbury Plain is home to the Defence Training Grounds as well. Although I'm not sure how far away that is.
Anarchy in the UK. You only get stabbings here. It's a civilised breakdown in the social order.
It could also be a game shoot, probably pheasant. It's the middle of the season.
Once again my Monday morning (Australian Eastern Summer Time) is started with 23 minutes of calm delight; Ben walking through the snow, keeping a guarded distance from the cows, finding another traitorous organ, and rescuing the situation at the last minute, Billy and his nimble fingers! Christmas come early! Thank you.
Likewise from another Aussie.
I enjoy Ben’s music also on a Monday in Oz. It’s a lovely way to start the day. I also watch the live program of Beauty in Sound with Richard McVeigh usually at 6.30am (AET). My week ahead is always off on a great note. 🎶🎹
Those instruments are lovely together...
What an amazing old tree! 💛
No absence of variety on your channel, Ben! Could this video be any more different from last week's (wonderful) one? With the golden autumnal countryside proving such a perfect setting for your synthesizer-harmonium duet then, and this lovely, snowy environment for a taste of Christmas now. Being able to make use of what you're given in both situations? That's called creativity.
Those Victorian renovation folks... interesting, weren't they? Whereas stained glass windows used to be "theology in glass" for the illiterate, these (at least the one you highlighted) have features like banners with the Beatitudes written on them flowing diagonally across a colorful surface. And the organ -- lovely to look at but full of mysteries. I have to wonder whether it was designed by people who chose to wear exotic "oriental" robes while lounging at home, drinking absinthe.
Billy's loom is so wonderful. Fortunate indeed will be the recipients of gifts from him this Christmas. Those will be like your videos --- priceless works of art...collector's items!
Christmas in England seems so perfect. No herds of people trampling down the doors of big box stores, "coveting their neighbors bargain" (11th commandment)! Whereas this video (like life itself, full of more questions than answers) is calming rather than agitating. Your duet with Billy fit the tone and environment beautifully. Thank you both for freezing your fingers to give us that gift! Meanwhile, we can recall the lyrics of "Away In A Manger" as you walk past the pastures where "the cattle are lowing..." causing the baby to wake and light up another year. Blessings!
Umm! A very different video! Many thanks, Billy, for helping to save the day! A wonderfully picturesque church in a snowy setting!
Thanks for braving the weather to film. The church in the snow would make a great Christmas card.
In the midst of Storm Bert, Ben and Billy make music both earthy and ethereal and a bit magical. Thank you, chaps. That was wonderful, despite everything!
Thank you for persevering with your excellent video, despite the terrible weather. Your masterful filming makes me feel the cold but appreciative of the bleak beauty of a winter day in England.
Thanks very much. 😊
I know you were glad to have a fence between yourself and those cows! ;)
I did mention that in the vid, but it was an outtake !!
I admire your ability to adjust and go on! It's especially nice that your brother is there to help.
I’m not sure why, but I can never get all the way through one of Ben’s extraordinary videos without shedding a tear of joy. There’s so much in this particular video to celebrate. The joy of music, which without doubt Ben and his brother exude every time they play together. The joy of the beautiful video which, on this occasional is to me, one of Ben’s all-time best. The remarkable transformation of the church and the adjacent mansion, made possible by the generosity of the current owner of the house. An inspirational touch at the end, the snow and the arrival of Advent leading to a beautiful carol, “See amid the winter’s snow”.
Have to say I love your videos.
The English countryside always blows me away.
All those little places from back of behind are magical.
Sublime, Ben and Billy! And what a magical setting!
This video was doubly exciting, Ben, because you trod in the exact same footsteps I took many years ago when I visited Chettle with my parents and my husband, and I was only 10 days away from having my first baby - and in that condition, you definitely do remember every step!! I am glad to say that it was not snowing on that occasion, but a glorious day in June! Brilliant video, thank you, Ben - this is in my top 10!
Beautiful duet. Just beautiful.
Lovely Hereford cattle munching away...
Ben, this was a magnificent video. The snow, the church. Lovely. And Billy and you facing the camera was great to be able to look at you together. It was a exceptionally nice Sunday afternoon. Thank you.
And the cows. So cute!
In Advent last year, we sympathised with an ‘organist suffering for his art’. This year we suffer no more as Billy, Ray’s harmonium and Vivaldi came to the rescue with a frosty duet, following the simple expedient of phoning a friend. Ben must be a follower of ‘Who wants to be a millionaire’?
Becoming a bit of a film director, Ben. Genius, pausing in that freshly constructed hut (and brave in the weather) to further set the scene!
Enchanting...snow, cows, and the brothers Maton making Vivaldi sublime...thanking you both for brightening the afternoon, in actuality, the entire season.
Ellacombe chimes.... we have them at St Catharines Church, Baglan, Port Talbot. And you can ring them as a normal peal of bells.
Excellent- thanks
I really loved this video. I live in Australia and a snowy winter is a wonderful thing to behold. Especially wonderful was to hear you and Billy playing Vivaldi’s WINTER. It was also great to see Billy’s little sideline 😊 Do please return and play that gorgeous organ in this beautiful church.
Well done Ben with brother Billy ! This has to be one of your most intriguing and entertaining presentations. Your resolution and intrepidity to bring us this performance in the freezing and bleak conditions has to be applauded. Thank you both!
What an early beautiful snowfall. I simply cannot fathom how cold it must be inside those unused churches. I wonder if there is a small heat source just to keep the humidity down to prevent mold? Billy is multi-talented and an asset to your channel when he does accompany you.
Love the video Ben. The landscape looks enchanting, the church beautiful. 😊
Another easy winner Ben. Once again you show us your well rounded artistic ability to weave history, landscape, the built environment, even cows along with your music. Love your determination and resourcefulness too. Next week, another adventure.
Chettle like Kettle such a strange Organ. How delightful strange sound more like noise even for me who has a tin ear when it comes to music. yet I delight in it all. You and Billy make a delightful sound together Thank you Charles
Thank so much Charles I’ll let Billy know!
Hi Ben you look like you in wonderland it looks so nice with a White snow Around you going toSaint Mary’s Yes, you must be cold. I enjoy your videos. My friend Chris is an organist and we love to see a lot of pie Organ was the church permission we can go behind the scenes where all the pipes are. It’s interesting walking along cat walks and having pipes all around you.
And yes, I would like to give you a donation to keep you going. So big Hi from New Zealand Wellington.
I finally bought my husband a vest that heats up to stay warm.
I remember well the English country winter. It's bone chilling.
Beautiful scenery. Funny listening to the cows mooing in the background.
Thanks for joining so early!
Oh Ben you did look so cold 🥶 in last night’s video what a beautiful organ I hope one day you will get to play it you have a wonderful brother who came out in that cold weather to help you out billy it was lovely to hear you play along side Ben in winter seasons yes I enjoyed your carol in the bleak cold winters it set the seen thank you for going out in that dreadful weather for all of us who do enjoy your playing such in lovely old churches and the magnificent old organs when you cab of course you have the harmonica who that gentleman gave you he must be so pleased you have used it often and it sounds great 👍 take care 👵🏻🙏
Chettle is a huge rarity - one of the very few surviving 'feudal estates;' as we would think of it today. All of the cottages, houses, farms, land, and the 'big house' are owned by one family, who are responsible for running everything - and trying to make it pay it's way. The house was therefore divided up into flats, let only to people who worked on the estate; as are all of the cottages and farms. They pay only a 'peppercorn' rent, and the family maintains everything - this includes the church, which as Ben says, was rebuilt in 1849 by the owners. The Chafins owned the estate from 1572 to 1818, when it was bought by the Castelmans, who subsequently inter-married with the Bourkes. Most notably, it has always been the women who have carried out the necessary work running this unspoilt estate - while their husband's worked as railway builders, solicitors, etc. Chettle House was sold in 2015, and the new owners have spent a substantial sum bringing it (and it's gardens) back to good repair again.
Thank you, Michael for so much additional, important information about the Chettle Estate. It must take great commitment and dedication to invest in and work at restoring such a wonderful place. Char
@@chaelwest I appreciate your comment - but I have not been able to solve the puzzle of where the organ came from!
Interesting Star of David on the door handle! There are hand warmers available, you know. Gorgeous presentation on a wintery day. Is your lovely assistant taking a day off?
Greetings England! We also had snow this week in the beautiful mountains of Virginia. ❄️
Greetings!
“See, amid the winter’s snow” was absolutely beautiful. A perfect finish to the video. Thankyou Ben 😊
"This is the truth sent from above.." Wonderful! I first heard this on the 1960s recording of the choir of Guildford Cathedral, Barry Rose was the organist. Also on the same record was Victor Hely-Hutchinson's Carol Symphony. It brings back such intense memories.
That video gave us a perfect Christmas card view of an English village church. Could there be anything better in the world? It was delightful to see and hear Ben and Billy playing together .
I was feeling very cold Ben watching you walking in the snow, but warm when you entered the Church. Very unusual Organ. I enjoyed listening to the harmonium and the guitar playing Vivaldi. Beautiful English scenery. Ben and Billy have a Blessed and Safe Week.
You too, thanks :)
Thank you for braving the cold and the wind, Ben. This was one of my favorite videos of all, with the lovely snow, the countryside with inquisitive cows, the beautiful church and village setting -- oh, England, so dear to this New Englander! It was heroic of Billy to come to the rescue. I thought the Winter duet was enchanting, together with the snowy scenes outside the church and even the red poppies in the background. I will definitely be watching this one again.
Billy!! So fun when he visits and plays for us! You are both truly beautiful souls! Thank you for sharing the picturesque snow, and welcome song to the Christmas season. Be still my beating heart... The scenery was so lovely in this video! 😘💕
Thank you for this lovely video! Lovely hearing you both play ‘Winter.’ I played that for a guitar exam but I’m more of an organist really. And See amid is my favourite carol ! 😊
I was Christened at St. Marys Church, Longfleet, Poole - (I was born in Salisbury) where my cousins became Choristers later - I remember them ringing joyful peals on the occasion of our older relatives getting married - using bell ropes placed behind a door, exactly like this one! My recollection is that there were rather more than 3 though...
Always good to hear you and brother Billy play together.
Thank you for another interesting episode and the winter scenes of England. So picturesque even when wet and cold. Thanks also to Billy for stepping up to help. ❤
Ben this video show commitment in this weather. Thank you
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Thanks!
Folding out keyboard, like a folding out caravan! Never seen the like, but fabulous! Then a folding harmonium and peas in a pod, Billy with acoustic guitar too. Thank you both for the music, what a gift you both share. Wonderful!
Thank you dear Ben, thank you Billy. For the music, for the gentle and accurate kind of your presentation in word, music and picture. So many snow! More, than we had nowadays in Poland :) And really intrigue pictures of the winter cows :) And some hand works in a pause! I'm very happy to see (and hear) it all, really. But, one question: where all the local people are? Pastors, the church organists, parish clerks or simply, some of parishioners or residents? They have'nt interest to hear your music, or to know you personally? They don't await a short visit with cake&coffee? For me it would be very exciting to see personally such a known and talented person, which, besides, makes a good and free of charge (!) promotion for my place. Greetings from Poznan, Poland!
Wow! Bravo, bravo! 👏🏼🎩 We all are happy and love to listening your jolly good playing. God bless you! 🇫🇮♥️🇬🇧
I love hearing Billy's talent as well. Hope he makes more appearances on this channel. And the snowy scenery was just beautiful. Thanks for braving the cold for us.
How wonderful that your brother is also your friend. Beautiful music, playing together, and the scenery was lovely. I'd love to hear that organ once it is again playable.
You're as talented a videographer as you are a musician. There's a number of organ channels on UA-cam. Most are interesting; I find only your combination of images and music to be consistently moving, sometimes to tears. The future of your art is safe with you. I wish I was young enough to see it and hear it in, say, 30 years!
Wow, SUCH a GORGEOUS sound of your Harmonium against your brother's guitar. My thanks to him for braving the snowy weather, and to your frozen fingers so that both of you can play this beautiful piece for all of us! Looking forward to another video when this unique organ is fixed.
@@philliphill3390 I agree, even though I usually deplore harmoniums.
OMG you have snow in Great Britain and I in the middle of Canada am still waiting! Winter in all it's icy cold and beauty. Hope to see you through the New Year. Thank you for your music.
Hey. Come to Regina. We had no snow last Monday. We have had two big dumps of snow. Thank goodness for snow tires. I made it to the grocery store. There were a dozen or so cars - people who had braved the mess. I posted a video on Instagram of my bsck door which is unable to open because that’s where the I blew snow - off the deck!
We must live very close together. I'm still waiting for snow here too.
"The truth from above" is such a beautiful tune, it fit the snowy scene so well. As to the strange organ... I think its unique appearance is because it was once a house organ built for an eccentric client who just happened to prefer the names "choir" and "solo" and the folding keyboard was for neatness, space-saving and maybe to protect from children or clumsy staff...
I noticed the church was decorated for Rememberance Day to honor the fallen in WWI and WW2.
Ben, you may have been cold and wet, but for me this was the most magical walk you have videoed... the crunch of snow, the soft sound of the falling. Thank you!
A beautiful treat of a video…thank you 🙏🏻.
Love the duet and the scenes of a wintertime church.
Well Ben, a wee bit of snow you have there. I wonder what the temp is at the church. Even the organ may be shivering.
Oh look! Your friends - the cows!
Lovely combo of pictures and the gentle Vivaldi. Lovely close to a 12 hour day of services and choral rehearsals on this Christ the King Sunday
Beautiful!! Love to hear ya'll play together ❤
Thank you!
Happy Blessed
Thanksgiving!!
The yew tree was used for weapons in the past and the church was where they were found as an assembly place. Great to hear and see Billy he add that extra joy to your videos thank you for this pleasure the snow coved landscape added to the beautiful entertainment
Yew, particularly the two-toned "shaded yew", was also the wood of choice for lute backs
Thanks Ben
Thank you for sharing this beautiful video! The scenery, music, and educational commentary were all greatly appreciated! And the final hymn is full of great memories for me! 😊
Thank you for the "Humility" hymn of Goss, so beautiful and one of my very favorite hymns. I always programmed it for late Christmas Eve services. Thank you also for your lovely duet with Billy; always refreshing when you two play together like that. And third, thanks very much for taking us to Wells Cathedral, such a beautiful instrument, and I know you really enjoyed yourself as well. Hoping you (and Billy) have a warm and special Christmas! Keep up your wonderful work. I awakened a few days ago to several inches of snow in Michigan as well. I have to admit I love seeing it and being outside, although shoveling is not on my favorites list. Best wishes Ben!
The red berry - the aril - is not poisonous, though the rest of the plant is. Yew trees were grown to provide wood for lng bows.
I have been watching your videos for ages, but this is one of my favourites. You and your brother playing are just pure gold, with the wintry scenes.
Great to see this, I know Chettle very well, we have family there. I'll tell them to get their organ fixed..! 😉
Loved the Vivaldi (gave me chills), and "See Amid the Winter's Snow" brought tears to my eyes (one I enjoyed singing in choir)! Thank you! Also love the scenery and commentary, as usual.
Love that hymn... thanks Ben.
Absolutely beautiful!!!
Isn't it a bit early for snow in southern England? Still, the snow helped to give this video a real Christmas feeling...and I can't believe that Advent will begin next Sunday...time seems to be flying faster the older I get. Great little duet, you and Billy, you both looked like you were, quite literally, chilling! Looking forward to your debut on the Wells Cathedral organ Ben. Best wishes and hasta la vista, dude.
The extra donation is for the cold weather you had to put up with to provide this awesome video. Thank you, Ben and your brother
“Mam, there's some dodgy bloke with a trolley hanging out near the church! Should we call the police? Oh, another one turned up! Mam!?!”
Mam: “Shurrup our sprog, I'm watching Ben Maton's latest drop!”
Curled up in my bed on this cold Sunday evening here in the Pacific Northwest, I felt tears well up in my eyes as you guys played the Largo.
Thank youuuuuuuu ❤
in your most beautiful world there are only old churches and interesting organs thank you for this ben. holiday suggestion some dutch organs?
In regards to the bells, that is called an ellacombe chimes system. It allows the bells to be rung with a hammer striking the bell rather then ringing full circle.
The Hereford cattle looks so great in the smow
Ben I want to wish you a happy thanksgiving I’m going to be with my family on thanksgiving
This one is so beautiful and perfect for Christmas. Instead of watching on my phone, I’ll cast it to my TV ❤️
Please do! Thanks!!
Hurrah for Billy!
One of your best videos yet, Ben! And Billy’s talent adds so much! Thank you!
Oh Ben this was so wonderful. Thank you to you and Billy for trudging in the snow and cold to bring us this masterpiece, it was well worth it. You come from a very creative family for sure. In appreciation I sent you some funds via Paypal, hope you received it but unfortunately the exchange rate took half of it (I live in Australia). You might want to let people know that if they can manage to sit through the ads and not skip them, you should receive more ad revenue also. Thanks again for brightening my day xx
15:35 Thank you, Ray ! 🙏
Agreed.
the pleasure's mine - soooo happy to have found such a top home for the harmonium. the gift keeps on giving ;-)
@ yes!
@@raymondo162 ... to all of us! Thank you!!!!
The force. (of music) is strong in these Matons.
Lovely video. Ben’s dedication is astonishing.
Still filming during such dreadful, cold, weather is a massive achievement.
Most of the old churches I visit in Sussex are equally freezing cold, but beautiful.
It’s sad that the organ was unplayable.
A big thank you to Billy and Ray, for their help 🛐🎹🎸 🎶
Great video, especially enjoyed hearing the Matones playing again, you and your brother should record some music and put it on Spotify.
Good idea!
Ah, didn’t realize that about Patreon. Thanks for telling us! I’ll switch my donation method. 👍