"A WHITER SHADE OF PALE" - XAVER VARNUS PLAYS HIS OWN CONCERT HALL'S ORGAN WITH JOHNNY LAKE (GUITAR)
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- Опубліковано 19 кві 2021
- I dedicate this recording of "A Whiter Shade of Pale" to the loving memory of life long friend, the legendary Hungarian actress, Mari Törőcsik (1935-2021). Transcription of the 1967 Procol Harum song for organ and guitar, performed by guitarist Johnny Lake and Xaver Varnus on the Casavant Organ in his own concert hall in Brooklyn, Nova Scotia.
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Xaver Varnus' first piano teacher was Emma Németh, one of the last pupils of Debussy. He has played virtually every important organ in the world, including those in Bach's Thomaskirche in Leipzig (2014), Berliner Dom (2013), Notre-Dame (1981), Saint-Sulpice (2006) and Saint-Eustache (1996) in Paris, National Shrine in Washington, D.C. (1985), and Canterbury Cathedral (2004), as well as the largest existing instrument in the world, the Wanamaker Organ in Philadelphia (1985). His Quadruple Platinum Disc winning album "From Ravel to Vangelis" (SONY, 2007), is the best-selling organ CD ever. As a Canadian citizen, Xaver Varnus resides in Berlin, and in Brooklyn, Nova Scotia Peninsula, where he opened Varnus Hall in a 19th century church. "Put simply, Varnus is a monster talent, every bit as stimulating and individual as the late Glenn Gould" (The Globe & Mail, Canada's National Newspaper). "He is one of the most influential figure in organ music in the early twenty-first century." (Mark Wigmore, The New Classical FM, Canada).
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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.
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
Know the feeling
This song is absurd. That's what makes it good.
Lovely version of the Procol Harum (English group), hit.
We mourn with those who mourn. Still a wonder of the shared human experience
And with hope for a better and peaceful world!👏💖🙏
It´s so beautiful, it made me cry..
Nova Scotia has been blessed with this world famous organist. Welcome.
Awesome rendition of Whiter Shade of Pale.
They are not playing "amazing Grace."
Entrancing, hauntingly beautiful. Thank you. 😓
Simply wonderful!
Respecfully, who in gods name disliked this??
This was such a beautiful version of a song made for crying.
Perfect!
26 trolls 🥺
Because it's not rap or grunge or whatever....
So true even with Proco Harum singing it, it's a classic 👍
@@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.
@@josht.1317 Yes indeed, the guitar was awful.
Egy csodálatos Művész egy csodálatos Művésznek...szívből jövö, mélyen megérintő.
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
Beautiful! Brought me peace into this crazy world and assured me that I’m not alone. Thank you!
You are not alone 🇿🇦🥺
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.
This song is one of my favourit ones. It was interpreted by Annie Lenox too. Wonderful! Thank you!
A long time favorite of mine! Wonderful tribute! Beautifully played!
A beautiful substitution of the guitar for Gary Brooker's vocals, the guitar bringing out the full emotion. Great organ playing too. Bravo.
Absolutely heavenly! Thank you!
No, "Amazing Grace" is.
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 :(
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.
That was wonderful, played at the right tempo. Always been a favorite when done right. Amazing
Procol Harem created a masterpiece. Brings back fond memories. Well played gentlemen.
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.
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!
absolutely stunning interpretation ❣️
The best song ever , wonderful rendition
Two great talents . glad to have you both here in our community . Enjoyed very much. thank you.
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. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I just wanted you guys to play forever
@@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?
This performance of a whiter shade of pale is superbly played, and is like a hymn of true beauty. Powerful.
Beautiful version, I hope Procol Harum has heard it.
Play on Gentlemen. You are brilliant musicians. May God watch over you.
SUPER!!!
I play this all the time. Love it!
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😍
Thanks Both of You very much . This performance of a nostalgic piece touched my soul.
One of my favorite songs.Great job with both organ and guitar!!Thank You!!
Varnus lets the organ sing. Splendid!
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.
Beautiful! Will listen and watch it again! Thank you. Made my evening much nicer, here in the southeastern US.
Xaver Varnus is my favorite organist of all time, since first listening to his work many years ago. Thank you!
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!
Well done…a classical rendition…both artists add their emotions and create a lovely atmosphere.
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!!
Izgalmas a gitár és orgonajáték ! Nagyon klassz ! Köszönöm !!!!!!❤
Non immaginavo......felice di aver ascoltato, grazie
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 !!!!!!
Fantastic!
Csodálatos, és mélyen megható. 😢 Köszönöm!
Absolutely emotionally moving and just beautiful version of this classic song .
Take care and love goes to you
all.
Charles from
Sydney, Australia
Just a few seconds in I can honestly say how beautiful and moving you both played this piece. Thank you.
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
❤❤❤Greteengs from Poland.
@@1972scenic thank you!
September 2023 😊
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."
Organ blower? Bawahahaha! You have a great sense of humor too!
Magnifique , merci
Szuper zenei együttes Ügyesek kedvesek és aranyosak vagytok Öszintén gratulálok
Aaahhh easy listening just beautiful 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧👍👍👍👍👍
I've always loved this song and this version is totally mesmerising beautifully played lads
musica, contemplazione, preghiera, felicità! Grazie e complimenti
Just a beautiful peaceful place.
Love to all all
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!!!!😍😍😍😍😍
this is the most beautiful version of the song I have ever heard
Xaver Varnus bravo good luck. Благодарю вас за исполнение прекрасной композиции удачи вам и вашим близким и здоровья.
Beautiful!!!💝
Bravo!!!!!!!!!! beautiful performance of one of the most beautiful musical themes where the sound of the organ stands out without which it would never have become what it is. ( Created in 1968 by the organist of Procol Harum, who was not recognized as an author by the singer and pianist of that musical group who recorded the song in his name and collected royalties due to the organist who had to go to court and sue him until he won the trial in 2007, a pity that such a beautiful work was tarnished by the greed of the singer and pianist, my most energetic repudiation of that person). Congratulations to the young man who plays that beautiful pipe organ and to the guitarist who plays the melody. Greetings from Argentina. ( Some thought that this music is based on the : Aria for the 3* string of J. S : Bach, nothing more wrong because neither the melody nor the chords are similar. )
Törőcsik Mari most is él és mosolyog, ne feledje, most is mosolyog, Onnét is mosolyog Önre és szereti!!! Csurog a könnyem.
Nem biztos, hogy rá mosolyog. Ő sosem hagyta volna el a hazáját.
Очень красивая и проницающая музыка, спасибо большое за удовольствие!
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!
EXCELLENT Performance!
Sono rimasta seduta per ascoltarla..la sua musica entra nel cuore 💖
Great music with your fantastic playing and beautiful video !
I do believe that this is my favorite piece of music. It is hard to describe the feelings that come over me while listening to this.
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!
Beautiful. 😍
Marvelous and beautiful crosstalk. "Fehérebb mint a sápadtság."
I could listen to this song over and over and over. One of the most Beautiful songs ever written. Excellent Job. Thank You.
Uau!
Maravilhoso! Incrível! Fantástico!
Simplesmente lindo!
I have adored this song since its release when I was 9 years old. I stumbled into this version when listening to Gert Van Hoef, and this has simply left me stunned! Amazing understanding of the piece. Best wishes to you all from Northern Ireland.
Great performance. Thanks!
Um dos mais bonitos arranjos que já ouvi desta linda música. Parabéns! Tocaram maravilhosamente bem. 🙌🙌🙌🙌👏👏👏👏👏❤️🥰
Csodálatos ès felemelő volt! Köszönöm az èlmènyt! 💕
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 ....
For me as a seafarer , always a remembrance of the second state of sea sickness . First pale , second a wither shade of pale , 3 rd green 😂😂, love te music , and love the music of Varnus .
Wonderful...!
UNVERGÄNGLICHE MUSIK !
ES VERZAUBERT UND LÄSST TRÄUMEN VON EINER WUNDERBAREN FRIEDLICHEN WELT !
This was the John Lennon most favorite song, he used to say what it really is "a real master work". This performance made it with the acoustic pipe organ it reveals how great is the composition.
I am amazed, great musicians, excellent recording. Bravo!!
Köszönöm megtisztelő kedves figyelmességedet nagyon szép hangversenyt tettél föl ma reggel
Merveilleux ! ça rappelle bien des souvenirs de jeunesse. Merci pour ce bon moment.
Wonderful! Thank you! Splendid!
Deeply moving. A beautiful tribute.
Я родился в Донбассе. В городе Горловка. Мне очень нравится с самого раннего детства органная музыка. Господи, молю тебя, воцари на земле нашей благоденствия,мир и покой!!!
Das geht so richtig durch und durch. Herrlich. Vielen Dank.
What a beautiful rendition Gary Brooker R.I.P.
Maestro: what an unexpected and wonderful surprise. Thank you again for such heighten language.
You are so very special. I feel utterly enriched ever since I learnt of you.
This is a beautiful composition, really worthy of your touch.
Such a sensitive performance, carried out so beautifully.
Thank you Xaver & Johnny for your wonderful "take" on it.
REALLY NICE. LOTS OF GREAT MEMORIES!!!
Wonderful piece of music and wonderfully played. It was written for the amazing Hammond organ and its Leslie speakers but this is the next best thing.
Very peacefull Love it!
Amazing, thanks for performing and sharing.
You two did very well. M.T. will love you for it ❣🐻🧸👍
Köszönjük ezt a csodálatos és megható zenét!!!
Köszönet, Xavér, nagyon megsirattam, Méltó búcsú, a szeretett Baráttól :-(
I was just watching covers of this song to learn it better. My first time hearing you play. Its the best cover. Hope some day I can come play for you in your concert hall.
That was absolutely FABULOUS best rendition I have ever heard ........THANK YOU
Beautiful
Beautiful.......
Very nice indeed gentlemen.👍👍
Csodálatos volt! Méltó megemlékezés !