"A WHITER SHADE OF PALE" - XAVER VARNUS PLAYS HIS OWN CONCERT HALL'S ORGAN WITH JOHNNY LAKE (GUITAR)

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  • @adamfredell8204
    @adamfredell8204 2 дні тому

    I want this performed at my funeral. Just. Like. This. Beautiful song. Beautiful people playing beautiful instruments in a beautiful room.

  • @simontay4851
    @simontay4851 3 роки тому +16

    Im a grown man of 37 and this made me cry. It reminds me of the scene from the film The boat that rocked, where it is sinking with records floating

  • @StevenBoyatt-z8o
    @StevenBoyatt-z8o Рік тому +8

    this is the most beautiful version of the song I have ever heard

  • @fredwood1490
    @fredwood1490 Рік тому +8

    A combination I never would have thought of, his mighty organ and a lowly guitar. We need to thank the third member of this group, the Engineer who shaped the power of the music to bring out the best of each and kept the one from swallowing the other. Awesome music, unforgettable!

  • @londontoursandevents3714
    @londontoursandevents3714 Рік тому +6

    A beautiful substitution of the guitar for Gary Brooker's vocals, the guitar bringing out the full emotion. Great organ playing too. Bravo.

  • @brunow.calabria786
    @brunow.calabria786 3 роки тому +79

    I was born in 1960, but not in the.US. however I have lived and breathe last echoes of the hippie movement and freedom and those wonderful era of creativity in music and... This is one of these.songs. It's so absurd to see what the world.has turned into. I'm a survivor, and is very painful to hear this song, it makes.me.sad and nostalgic

    • @DocCrash
      @DocCrash 3 роки тому +7

      Know the feeling

    • @rimmersbryggeri
      @rimmersbryggeri 3 роки тому +3

      This song is absurd. That's what makes it good.

    • @margeryfeit8446
      @margeryfeit8446 3 роки тому +2

      Lovely version of the Procol Harum (English group), hit.

    • @johnmcgarry9519
      @johnmcgarry9519 3 роки тому +1

      We mourn with those who mourn. Still a wonder of the shared human experience

    • @robertstubberud2427
      @robertstubberud2427 3 роки тому +1

      And with hope for a better and peaceful world!👏💖🙏

  • @eugenegauggel1000
    @eugenegauggel1000 Рік тому +13

    I call it "Bach with a beat." Based on J.S.Bach's Air on a G-string. This song inspired me to study the pipe organ in the nearby church.

  • @bwmcelya
    @bwmcelya 11 місяців тому +5

    Procol Harem created a masterpiece. Brings back fond memories. Well played gentlemen.

  • @raymondhummel5211
    @raymondhummel5211 5 днів тому

    The beautiful music takes one on a heavenly journey. It's like were lifted to God's eternal home! Very powerful presentation!😀🙏❤

  • @user-bw6uu3un9y
    @user-bw6uu3un9y 3 роки тому +54

    I never knew a piece of music can communicate a message this clearly. The feeling of old memory, the emotions of missing someone who is dear...
    Sure was unexpected this piece on my way to work.
    Perhaps life is unexpected after all, for it is in the hand of God.

  • @ddomotor66
    @ddomotor66 2 роки тому +4

    What a beautiful rendition Gary Brooker R.I.P.

  • @karolynefekete2498
    @karolynefekete2498 3 роки тому +8

    Egy csodálatos Művész egy csodálatos Művésznek...szívből jövö, mélyen megérintő.

  • @marikapelyvas7752
    @marikapelyvas7752 3 роки тому +61

    Beautiful! Brought me peace into this crazy world and assured me that I’m not alone. Thank you!

    • @etienneswart8700
      @etienneswart8700 3 роки тому +4

      You are not alone 🇿🇦🥺

    • @seniletravel7171
      @seniletravel7171 3 роки тому +3

      Wow, what a beautiful, well said comment. I grew-up in the 60's and this, above all other songs of that era, speaks directly to my heart.

    • @mariaburik6164
      @mariaburik6164 2 роки тому +1

      This song is one of my favourit ones. It was interpreted by Annie Lenox too. Wonderful! Thank you!

  • @dorisbubelova8683
    @dorisbubelova8683 3 роки тому +23

    It´s so beautiful, it made me cry..

  • @ritaarendt7327
    @ritaarendt7327 3 роки тому +4

    UNVERGÄNGLICHE MUSIK !
    ES VERZAUBERT UND LÄSST TRÄUMEN VON EINER WUNDERBAREN FRIEDLICHEN WELT !

  • @Pipendreamer
    @Pipendreamer Рік тому +4

    Play on Gentlemen. You are brilliant musicians. May God watch over you.

  • @Railfan6675
    @Railfan6675 3 роки тому +41

    Nova Scotia has been blessed with this world famous organist. Welcome.
    Awesome rendition of Whiter Shade of Pale.

  • @mathewwrightman854
    @mathewwrightman854 3 роки тому +87

    Respecfully, who in gods name disliked this??
    This was such a beautiful version of a song made for crying.
    Perfect!

    • @etienneswart8700
      @etienneswart8700 3 роки тому +7

      26 trolls 🥺

    • @merlecharge6813
      @merlecharge6813 3 роки тому +7

      Because it's not rap or grunge or whatever....

    • @elderrobertv.fullersr.1739
      @elderrobertv.fullersr.1739 3 роки тому +4

      So true even with Proco Harum singing it, it's a classic 👍

    • @randyhull7408
      @randyhull7408 3 роки тому +1

      @@josht.1317 In a way I agree with you. At least I would say the guitar should'nt overshadow the sound of the organ, which is without a doubt flawless.

    • @ramilarteta6514
      @ramilarteta6514 3 роки тому +3

      @@josht.1317 Yes indeed, the guitar was awful.

  • @andreagregor8203
    @andreagregor8203 2 роки тому +6

    Izgalmas a gitár és orgonajáték ! Nagyon klassz ! Köszönöm !!!!!!❤

  • @Mike--WA7QZR
    @Mike--WA7QZR 5 місяців тому +3

    Xaver, how blessed you are to have your own pipe organ. Words fail me.

  • @pmishke
    @pmishke Рік тому +8

    I always loved this song from the moment it came out way back in 1967. It’s one of those tunes that just makes you feel good every time I hear it. This is a wonderful version and so glad I found it. Thank You both !!!!!!

  • @berylwhite2983
    @berylwhite2983 9 місяців тому +1

    May she rest in peace and never be forgotten! This beautiful piece will help!

  • @JDon280Z
    @JDon280Z 2 роки тому +5

    I could listen to this song over and over and over. One of the most Beautiful songs ever written. Excellent Job. Thank You.

  • @margeryfeit8446
    @margeryfeit8446 3 роки тому +16

    Beautiful version, I hope Procol Harum has heard it.

  • @OldGuyonaBike
    @OldGuyonaBike 3 роки тому +18

    I have passed by that church so many times in my youth... so great to see it's new use. Listening to that made my day.

  • @StephenGagnon-y7u
    @StephenGagnon-y7u 2 місяці тому +1

    Beautiful! What a mix of instruments… simply beautiful!

  • @chas0353
    @chas0353 3 роки тому +4

    Just a beautiful peaceful place.
    Love to all all

  • @michaelodonnell6078
    @michaelodonnell6078 3 роки тому +6

    This performance of a whiter shade of pale is superbly played, and is like a hymn of true beauty. Powerful.

  • @mc2mc277
    @mc2mc277 Місяць тому

    One of my favorite songs. I am a New York musician but also have a place in Shag Harbour, NS, not too far away from Brooklyn, NS. Beautiful area.

  • @MurielRIVIERRE
    @MurielRIVIERRE 2 місяці тому +1

    Superbe le duo entre l'orgue et la guitare. 😊

  • @joanneuhlman4249
    @joanneuhlman4249 3 роки тому +31

    A long time favorite of mine! Wonderful tribute! Beautifully played!

  • @mariaszekely1668
    @mariaszekely1668 3 роки тому +13

    Simply wonderful!

  • @empressoftheknownuniverse
    @empressoftheknownuniverse 3 роки тому +11

    Entrancing, hauntingly beautiful. Thank you. 😓

  • @hughcrosby5705
    @hughcrosby5705 3 роки тому +27

    What a treat and to think this beautiful concert hall is only a few miles away from my home. Looking forward to attending a live concert. Great job guys and thankyou.

  • @davidherman29
    @davidherman29 3 роки тому +48

    I just wanted you guys to play for ever, I absolutely love this tune, when I first heard as a child back in the early 70s it has stuck in a very special part of my mind. This performance is outstanding, wish I could give you a million likes. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @marcogardois3678
      @marcogardois3678 3 роки тому +2

      I just wanted you guys to play forever

    • @SternDrive
      @SternDrive 2 роки тому

      @@marcogardois3678 You seem to have stolen my name! What's with that? i did NOT say the above! Are you a troll, or did the computer glitch?

  • @robertk6ha
    @robertk6ha 3 роки тому +17

    That was wonderful, played at the right tempo. Always been a favorite when done right. Amazing

  • @paulspalace
    @paulspalace 5 місяців тому +1

    Way past my bedtime, but keep finding another video that draws me to stay a little longer.

  • @angelobergamelli5153
    @angelobergamelli5153 3 місяці тому +1

    Bravo maestro sei uno dei migliori organisti.

  • @jphilology7357
    @jphilology7357 3 роки тому +28

    Xaver Varnus is my favorite organist of all time, since first listening to his work many years ago. Thank you!

  • @harleycharley8323
    @harleycharley8323 Рік тому +2

    Well done…a classical rendition…both artists add their emotions and create a lovely atmosphere.

  • @fjpepin3047
    @fjpepin3047 3 роки тому +6

    Varnus lets the organ sing. Splendid!

  • @chasea.williams6025
    @chasea.williams6025 3 роки тому +7

    I play this all the time. Love it!

  • @archiesbaby3181
    @archiesbaby3181 3 роки тому +19

    Absolutely heavenly! Thank you!

  • @parkinsonalzheimer
    @parkinsonalzheimer 3 роки тому +7

    The best song ever , wonderful rendition

  • @martasimon5820
    @martasimon5820 3 роки тому +3

    Szuper zenei együttes Ügyesek kedvesek és aranyosak vagytok Öszintén gratulálok

  • @steventyreman3642
    @steventyreman3642 4 місяці тому +1

    Wonderful ,,,,what rendition of an all time great,,,love this ,played at my wedding to my beautiful lady Anna ❤ 😍 ♥ 💕

  • @kaiocezare9399
    @kaiocezare9399 7 днів тому +1

    Muito linda essa música ❤❤❤

  • @philipdagley9547
    @philipdagley9547 3 роки тому +10

    Two great talents . glad to have you both here in our community . Enjoyed very much. thank you.

  • @organblower
    @organblower 3 роки тому +48

    In 1968 I spotted a beautiful man on the other side of the dance floor of a smokey club. The DJ started to play this song and a moment later we were dancing. He is my husband now. This song has always evoked an emotional response from both of us. When we hear it on the radio a mischievous smile blossoms on our faces along with a twinkle in our eyes. I learned BWV 1068 a couple of years earlier. Registration imitates a B3 except for lack of key clicks and a Leslie spinning up. The resultant 32' is a nice touch. rainbow

    • @1972scenic
      @1972scenic Рік тому +1

      ❤❤❤Greteengs from Poland.

    • @organblower
      @organblower Рік тому +2

      @@1972scenic thank you!

    • @gasoranm.8449
      @gasoranm.8449 Рік тому

      September 2023 😊

    • @Longtack55
      @Longtack55 Рік тому +1

      That is a beautiful love story, and on that criterion alone you chose well. Whiter Shade can do that...
      Listen to Varnus playing Purcell's "Cold."

    • @thomasmartin7425
      @thomasmartin7425 Рік тому +1

      Organ blower? Bawahahaha! You have a great sense of humor too!

  • @organgoesheavy
    @organgoesheavy 3 роки тому +29

    I love it, the impact of this performance is incredible. The guitar stays calm with the main theme, but the organ is full of emotion😍

  • @8000Christopher
    @8000Christopher 3 місяці тому +1

    lovely, fringing lovely it is. thanks 3;30, SOUNDS LIKE 100 VIOLINS ARE PLAYING ! THE ORGAN INSTRUMENT IS AMAZING ! Johnny Lake is a great product of Liverpool, Nova Scotia, as was Hank Snow !!!!

  • @mattevans5812
    @mattevans5812 Рік тому +1

    beautiful. tears and chills. I need less of social media and more of this

  • @merlecharge6813
    @merlecharge6813 3 роки тому +2

    Aaahhh easy listening just beautiful 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧👍👍👍👍👍

  • @wernerfeil7900
    @wernerfeil7900 Рік тому +1

    Das geht so richtig durch und durch. Herrlich. Vielen Dank.

  • @scottnyc6572
    @scottnyc6572 3 роки тому +12

    One of my favorite songs.Great job with both organ and guitar!!Thank You!!

  • @MgrMJ
    @MgrMJ 3 роки тому +7

    Listened to it during my first cup of coffee of the day. I didn't finish even my cup, best start up is music I can tell you. Thank you Xaver!

  • @pauljonkman6368
    @pauljonkman6368 3 роки тому +9

    Thanks Both of You very much . This performance of a nostalgic piece touched my soul.

  • @Anna-yq2vg
    @Anna-yq2vg 3 роки тому +4

    Non immaginavo......felice di aver ascoltato, grazie

  • @s1nd3r3llee
    @s1nd3r3llee 3 роки тому +5

    Beautiful! Will listen and watch it again! Thank you. Made my evening much nicer, here in the southeastern US.

  • @Elizabeth-g6z3p
    @Elizabeth-g6z3p Місяць тому

    Wonderful, wonderful rendition of this beautiful song. 🎶 Music for the Soul. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @stevecollier4741
    @stevecollier4741 9 місяців тому +2

    I've always loved this song and this version is totally mesmerising beautifully played lads

  • @eugenegauggel1000
    @eugenegauggel1000 Рік тому +1

    This tune was the theme song for Radio Monte Carlo in 1967 when I| went there to see the F1 Grand Prix race. Procul Harem which was a strain of cat.

  • @zsuzsaherbst
    @zsuzsaherbst 3 роки тому +1

    Köszönet, Xavér, nagyon megsirattam, Méltó búcsú, a szeretett Baráttól :-(

  • @anthonygreen5160
    @anthonygreen5160 8 місяців тому +3

    Awesome. Wish someone would have the ballocks to play that on the organ at my church on a Sunday. (Church of Scotland) Raise a few eyebrows amongst the old dears!

    • @nancygreene5838
      @nancygreene5838 3 місяці тому +1

      ❤😊

    • @tomarmstrong1281
      @tomarmstrong1281 3 місяці тому

      It will never sound quite as edgy without Leslie. Hey, but well done all the same.

  • @samuelhelmlinger9588
    @samuelhelmlinger9588 3 роки тому +4

    Magnifique , merci

  • @adriennebeecker5000
    @adriennebeecker5000 3 роки тому +8

    An beautiful combination for an exceptional piece of subtle music. Very well suited.for the organ which it was originally composed for, I think. Keep your excellent music coming Xaver Varnus on your Cassavante. You are a GENIUS!!

  • @ssippishark
    @ssippishark 3 роки тому +5

    Fantastic!

  • @chas0353
    @chas0353 3 роки тому +9

    Absolutely emotionally moving and just beautiful version of this classic song .
    Take care and love goes to you
    all.
    Charles from
    Sydney, Australia

  • @TheMagnitudo
    @TheMagnitudo 3 роки тому +11

    absolutely stunning interpretation ❣️

  • @nyulassybeatrix1948
    @nyulassybeatrix1948 3 роки тому +10

    A "Sápadtabb árnyalatú" felvételt az egész életen át tartó barát, a legendás magyar színésznő, Törőcsik Mari (1935-2021) szeretetteljes emlékének szentelem. Az 1967-es Procol Harum orgona és gitár dalának átirata Johnny Lake gitáros és Xaver Varnus előadásában a Casavant Organon, saját koncerttermében, Brooklynban, Új-Skóciában.
    A szám eredeti címe : A halványabbnál is fehérebb árnyalat. Kislányként ez volt a kedvenc számom :(

  • @Marjorie-yt7pb
    @Marjorie-yt7pb 7 місяців тому +1

    ❤incredible . Many Thanks !

  • @davedyson4730
    @davedyson4730 3 роки тому +7

    Just a few seconds in I can honestly say how beautiful and moving you both played this piece. Thank you.

  • @martenskamiz3318
    @martenskamiz3318 9 місяців тому +2

    Panowie... Genialne wykonanie..absolutny the best i sztos w internecie❤❤❤❤❤ pozdrawiam serdecznie z pięknej i niepodległej Polski...❤❤❤❤🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱👍👍👍👍
    Cóż za ciarki i emocje...jesteście najlepsi❤
    Dziekuje ....

  • @amangogna68
    @amangogna68 3 роки тому +6

    Great music with your fantastic playing and beautiful video !

  • @ernosoltesz8501
    @ernosoltesz8501 3 роки тому +2

    Marvelous and beautiful crosstalk. "Fehérebb mint a sápadtság."

  •  3 роки тому +7

    SUPER!!!

  • @chrissiewilken41
    @chrissiewilken41 5 місяців тому +1

    EXCELLENT Performance!

  • @mihalynemelkvi6519
    @mihalynemelkvi6519 3 роки тому +11

    Csodálatos, és mélyen megható. 😢 Köszönöm!

  • @su-anemerald
    @su-anemerald 3 роки тому +3

    Beautiful. 😍

  • @margitkovacs6637
    @margitkovacs6637 3 роки тому +4

    Sono rimasta seduta per ascoltarla..la sua musica entra nel cuore 💖

  • @martasimon5820
    @martasimon5820 3 роки тому

    Ahány fellépést töltessz fől a UA-camre mindegyik játokodba benne van kedves szerető szived Tudod jól hogy mindig őszintén megirom a véleményem Kedves Xavér Tisztelettel vagyok feléd mert Aranyos vagy

  • @КатяУшакова-г6о
    @КатяУшакова-г6о 3 роки тому +6

    Добрый вам вечер Уважаемый Автор этого замечательного видео спасибо вам огромное за это прекрасное видео и дай вам бог крепкого здоровья счастья и успехов с Уважением К вам Катя Ушакова!!!!😍😍😍😍😍

  • @elderrobertv.fullersr.1739
    @elderrobertv.fullersr.1739 3 роки тому +3

    WOW!!!! One of my favorite pieces played on the Hammond, but first time on the Pipe Organ!!! Excellent 👍🎼🎵🎶🎹🎹🎹 The sound of flowing waters are very soothing and relaxing. Thank you!

  • @christianodelamarta9553
    @christianodelamarta9553 Рік тому +2

    Uau!
    Maravilhoso! Incrível! Fantástico!
    Simplesmente lindo!

  • @petervarga1310
    @petervarga1310 2 роки тому

    Köszönöm neked Mester Varnus Xavér.

  • @mikeschneider901
    @mikeschneider901 3 роки тому +1

    That was really sweet - Percy Sledge closed out a show at the college I did lighting for with that song . . . and it was brilliant.

  • @johnmcgarry9519
    @johnmcgarry9519 3 роки тому +1

    Maestro: what an unexpected and wonderful surprise. Thank you again for such heighten language.

  • @anthonygreen5160
    @anthonygreen5160 5 місяців тому

    Beautiful version of it.

  • @АлександрСтафиевских-с5д

    Xaver Varnus bravo good luck. Благодарю вас за исполнение прекрасной композиции удачи вам и вашим близким и здоровья.

  • @lam4704
    @lam4704 3 роки тому +5

    Beautiful!!!💝

  • @ОлегА-ч4о
    @ОлегА-ч4о 3 роки тому +6

    Очень красивая и проницающая музыка, спасибо большое за удовольствие!

  • @ronmontgomery3622
    @ronmontgomery3622 3 роки тому +1

    Wonderful...!

  • @mattsmart8658
    @mattsmart8658 4 години тому

    Sehr schön😊👍

  • @tiborbertalangosi819
    @tiborbertalangosi819 3 роки тому +1

    Nagyon szépeket játszottatok Xavér! Köszi! Szia:Tibi

  • @zoltanneszabo2717
    @zoltanneszabo2717 3 роки тому +12

    Törőcsik Mari most is él és mosolyog, ne feledje, most is mosolyog, Onnét is mosolyog Önre és szereti!!! Csurog a könnyem.

    • @zsoszabo7188
      @zsoszabo7188 2 роки тому

      Nem biztos, hogy rá mosolyog. Ő sosem hagyta volna el a hazáját.

  • @frzbtt168
    @frzbtt168 3 роки тому +2

    Great performance. Thanks!

  • @martasimon5820
    @martasimon5820 3 роки тому +1

    Köszönöm megtisztelő kedves figyelmességedet nagyon szép hangversenyt tettél föl ma reggel

  • @manoscott2012
    @manoscott2012 3 роки тому +2

    Deeply moving. A beautiful tribute.

  • @susanbrown822
    @susanbrown822 4 місяці тому

    Beautiful!! Great way to highlight the freedom you have to play what you choose in your beautiful new church/concert venue, the excellent sound quality and beauty of the property, with adjacent body of water. An organist's paradise. Bravo!!

  • @jamesparker6017
    @jamesparker6017 2 роки тому

    Coral Gables Florida 🌴🇺🇸 USA Very nice arrangement of a great song. 👍 Beautiful countryside also. 🏄