Patrick Torsell
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How a Pipe Organ Works: Behind the scenes INSIDE a pipe organ!
This is a repost from 2020 from my former role as Music Director at St. Lawrence in Harrisburg, PA. Thought it was worth a repost on my primary channel. What a great little instrument, and how fun to go into its depths to share its workings with you! Enjoy!
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Video

Organ Improvisation on Veni Creator Spiritus - Pentecost 2024
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Time again for an improv on one of my favorite chants, Veni Creator Spiritus. This is the 7th installment! Played on Sam Sleath's composite St. Ouen, Rouen Cavaille-Coll. Blessed Pentecost!
Hauptwerk (on a budget) PC Upgrade - I should have done this years ago!
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The original budget PC I built for my affordable Hauptwerk setup in 2013 finally gave up, so it was high time for an upgrade. Amazingly, I still only spent about $800 to bring this build into the present day. Come along as I upgrade the PC, and give the new setup a test run.
Skiing Moguls at Winter Park / Mary Jane, GoPro View | 2/13/24 | Bump Skiing Rules
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As my paternity leave comes to an end, I treated myself to a "mental health day" at Mary Jane to ski some bumps before heading back to the office (which is also a ski resort, so not a bad office). Conditions were decent; not exactly soft, but not too firm. Fun day at the Jane, especially since it was my first real hard skiing day of the season. I've been working in the ski industry for 16 years...
Christmas Postlude 2023, Joy to the World (Torsell), In Dulci Jubilo (Fey), Adeste Fideles (Dethier)
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Postlude medley from Christmas Evening Mass 2023 at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Denver, CO. Thanks to Fr. Francis Therese Krautter for the video! Joy to the World, Arr. Patrick Torsell In Dulci Jubilo, Arr. Paul Fey Adeste Fideles, Arr. Gaston Dethier
Chant Talk, Ep. 17 - The Our Lady of Mount Carmel Hymnal | The ultimate Catholic hymnal!
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In Episode 17, I break down the pros & cons of what I believe to be the best Catholic hymnal out there, the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Hymnal from Music Manuscript Service, published by Os Justi Press. Learn more and inquire about ordering at www.catholichymnal.com, or email info@catholichymnal.com. I only scratch the surface here! There's so much more in this hymnal to explore, like the Solemn R...
Crown Him With Many Crowns (DIADEMATA) with final verse reharmonization
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Happy (Ordinary Form) Feast of Christ the King 2023!
Chant Talk, Ep. 16 - Nicholas Lemme, Composer & Professor of Chant, Polyphony, & Voice at OLGS
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Welcome to Episode 16 of Chant Talk, wherein Professor Nicholas Lemme talks about composing sacred music, his work as a seminary professor at the FSSP's Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary, and some nitty-gritty theory talk about chant modes & rhythm. Please be sure to subscribe to Professor Lemme's channel at @nicholaslemme and visit his website at www.nicholaslemme.com/ Compositions featured in th...
Happy Thanksgiving! | A Medley of Thanksgiving Organ Hymns
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Happy Thanksgiving, friends! I'm thankful for you.
Advent Album is Live! Plus, more Chant Talk news
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Just a quick update about my Advent album, and upcoming stuff on Chant Talk. Check out the album at: CZcams: czcams.com/video/R5hUw9jofck/video.html Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B0CMP8J213/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1QCSO22QPL2OK Apple Music: music.apple.com/us/album/advents-crescendo-organ-hymns-of-the-advent-season/1715186394 Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/1tF6hEGjDYmdXTaSnGojCH
Chant Talk, Ep. 15 - Sacred Music Round Table with Fr. Morehead, Fr. Bierbaum, & Fr. Francis
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Chant Talk, Ep. 15 - Sacred Music Round Table with Fr. Morehead, Fr. Bierbaum, & Fr. Francis
For All The Saints (SINE NOMINE)
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For All The Saints (SINE NOMINE)
Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates (TRURO) | Announcing an album of Advent Hymns for Organ!
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Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates (TRURO) | Announcing an album of Advent Hymns for Organ!
Like Everyone She Knows (intro), James Taylor | fingerstyle guitar
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Like Everyone She Knows (intro), James Taylor | fingerstyle guitar
Pentecost 2023 Veni Creator Spiritus Improvisation | Patrick Torsell | Friesach, Hauptwerk
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Pentecost 2023 Veni Creator Spiritus Improvisation | Patrick Torsell | Friesach, Hauptwerk
Theme from Schindler's List for organ | John Williams; Arr. Graham Twist
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Theme from Schindler's List for organ | John Williams; Arr. Graham Twist
Bumpapalooza 2023 - Patrick's GoPro footage
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Bumpapalooza 2023 - Patrick's GoPro footage
Storm Skiing @ A-Basin, 2/22/23
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Storm Skiing @ A-Basin, 2/22/23
Bumps & Steeps at Copper Mountain, 2/1/2023
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Bumps & Steeps at Copper Mountain, 2/1/2023
We Three Kings of Orient Are | Organ Variations
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We Three Kings of Orient Are | Organ Variations
Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending | Organ variations and reharmonization on Helmsley
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Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending | Organ variations and reharmonization on Helmsley
Allegro - Arcangelo Corelli, Concerto grosso in G minor, Op. 6, No. 8, organ arrangement
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Allegro - Arcangelo Corelli, Concerto grosso in G minor, Op. 6, No. 8, organ arrangement
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty | Hauptwerk St. Ouen, Rouen sample set
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Praise to the Lord, the Almighty | Hauptwerk St. Ouen, Rouen sample set
Introit, 10th Sunday After Pentecost - Dum Clamarem | Gregorian Chant with phrasing suggested
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Introit, 10th Sunday After Pentecost - Dum Clamarem | Gregorian Chant with phrasing suggested
Introit, 9th Sunday After Pentecost - Ecce Deus | Gregorian Chant with phrasing suggested
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Introit, 9th Sunday After Pentecost - Ecce Deus | Gregorian Chant with phrasing suggested
Introit, 8th Sunday After Pentecost - Suscepimus, Deus | Gregorian chant with phrasing suggested
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Introit, 8th Sunday After Pentecost - Suscepimus, Deus | Gregorian chant with phrasing suggested
The Star Spangled Banner | Barbershop Arrangement by Jim Clancy
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The Star Spangled Banner | Barbershop Arrangement by Jim Clancy
Introit, 4th Sunday After Pentecost - Dominus illuminatio | Gregorian chant with phrasing suggested
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Introit, 4th Sunday After Pentecost - Dominus illuminatio | Gregorian chant with phrasing suggested
Introit, 3rd Sunday After Pentecost - Respice in me | Gregorian Chant with phrasing suggestions
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Introit, 3rd Sunday After Pentecost - Respice in me | Gregorian Chant with phrasing suggestions
Pentecost 2022 Veni Creator Spiritus Organ Improvisation | Patrick Torsell | St. Ouen, Hauptwerk
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Pentecost 2022 Veni Creator Spiritus Organ Improvisation | Patrick Torsell | St. Ouen, Hauptwerk

Komentáře

  • @jimbo3847
    @jimbo3847 Před 3 dny

    Commenting several years late... but you are a very good teacher. Presently I accompany the ordinary chants and hymns as an amateur organist. I have the same attitude as you: ideally for occasional interludes and postludes I prefer to play something liturgically appropriate. I spend a great deal of time looking for pieces based off of our final hymn tune for a final postlude/meditation - and that is another matter completely, but simply improvising based off of the given propers is an excellent idea. Thanks for fleshing out your method. I'll look through your material for other videos, but I have to say once again: you sir are an excellent teacher. I encourage you to continue you making similar videos or even courses online.

  • @ehd8399
    @ehd8399 Před 10 dny

    que lindo, queria uma partitura assim para tocar, sou bem em leitura mas nao muito bem de ouvido haha

  • @billerwin7770
    @billerwin7770 Před 15 dny

    Didn't expect to see your mugshot on here!

    • @PatrickTorsell
      @PatrickTorsell Před 15 dny

      @@billerwin7770 and yet, here I am! Hope you’re well, Bill!

  • @John-hr5bj
    @John-hr5bj Před 22 dny

    Your improvisations are thrilling to the ears! Improve your lighting of the pedalboard. LED lighting is excellent and simple to install. 8 ft strip commercial grade from Home Depot is great. Do it!!!!!

  • @ivysioux4945
    @ivysioux4945 Před 23 dny

    Une version des plus belles et des plus émouvantes à l’orgue !!! Apprécions ce concerto en tous temps et bien au-delà de la période de Noël !!!

  • @TECHNOBYTESDIGITAL
    @TECHNOBYTESDIGITAL Před 28 dny

    I have a Kawai KE-90 I experienced a blown capacitor, with many attempts, its working now

  • @opokuoduroeric4182
    @opokuoduroeric4182 Před měsícem

    Can I get the score

  • @stan55571
    @stan55571 Před měsícem

    All you holy men and women, pray for us

  • @IanWard-rp6to
    @IanWard-rp6to Před měsícem

    Beautifully played with perfect registration to suit the pathos. 🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱never forget. Am Yisrael Chai.

  • @johnthetenor
    @johnthetenor Před měsícem

    Yes 🎉

  • @johnthetenor
    @johnthetenor Před měsícem

    👑

  • @backtoschool1611
    @backtoschool1611 Před měsícem

    Thank you for sharing! I love this sort of thing to learn how instruments work!

  • @cirruslogic
    @cirruslogic Před 2 měsíci

    Beautiful. Thanks for sharing this video.

  • @louisrharmony
    @louisrharmony Před 2 měsíci

    anywhere that one can find resources to develop a solid chironomy technique?

  • @lucas65999
    @lucas65999 Před 2 měsíci

    I would love to see the Officium Parvum Vespers with organ

  • @OwenDoyle-pipeorgan
    @OwenDoyle-pipeorgan Před 2 měsíci

    Very nicely done video. I've been working up for a Grandorgue setup. Grandorgue is a free version of Hawptwerk. I am very happy with the sample sets that they have and honestly better than paying money. Right now, I also have 2 casio keyboards. One which has midi and one that doesn't. I also use 2 expression pedals for crescendo and swell and 3 "toe studs." The 3 toe studs are sustain pedals. It may not be beautiful, may not be professional, but it works. I also have it hooked up to a massive audio system. I am currently in the process of buying a pedalboard.

  • @StrahlerAchtundsechzig
    @StrahlerAchtundsechzig Před 2 měsíci

    Great, that's Hauptwerk!1!!!

  • @FranciscoAntonio-rd1eu
    @FranciscoAntonio-rd1eu Před 2 měsíci

    Transgresora y Bella , que lindo, gracias.💜💜💜

  • @FranciscoAntonio-rd1eu
    @FranciscoAntonio-rd1eu Před 2 měsíci

    Dios, me vuelvo a enamorar y me vuelvo a emocionar, que hermoso gracias

  • @addieblueful
    @addieblueful Před 3 měsíci

    I love this hymn. The organist at my church played it similarly growing up. Every time he played it, it sounded like flowing water. He is no longer with us. I wish I had a recording.

  • @jrorganbuilding
    @jrorganbuilding Před 3 měsíci

    Went to two Pentecost masses in Florida and did not hear one note of this beautiful chant. One place was a cathedral.😢

    • @PatrickTorsell
      @PatrickTorsell Před 3 měsíci

      Sorry to hear, though I'm not at all surprised. There has been good momentum in the last decade or so toward restoration of sacred music in the Catholic Church, but unfortunately there are still many examples of dreadful, trite, sentimental, and unfaithful music programs. We have a lot of work to do.

  • @memothat_mexican_junior5009

    English lyrics: We praise thee, O God: we acknowledge Thee to be the Lord. All the earth doth worship Thee, the Father everlasting. To Thee all Angels cry aloud: the Heavens and all the powers therein. To Thee Cherubim and Seraphim continually do cry, Holy, Holy, Holy: Lord God of Sabaoth; Heaven and earth are full of the Majesty of Thy Glory. The glorious company of the Apostles praise Thee. The godly fellowship of the Prophets praise Thee. The noble army of Martyrs praise Thee. The holy Church throughout all the world doth acknowledge Thee; The Father of an infinite Majesty; Thine honourable, true, and only Son; Also the Holy Ghost: the Comforter. Thou art the King of Glory, O Christ. Thou art the everlasting Son of the Father. When Thou tookest upon Thee to deliver man: Thou didst not abhor the Virgin's womb. When Thou hadst overcome the sharpness of death, Thou didst open the Kingdom of Heaven to all believers. Thou sittest at the right hand of God in the glory of the Father. We believe that Thou shalt come to be our Judge. We therefore pray Thee, help Thy servants whom Thou hast redeemed with Thy precious blood. Make them to be numbered with Thy Saints in glory everlasting. O Lord, save Thy people: and bless Thine heritage. Govern them and lift them up for ever. Day by day we magnify Thee; and we worship Thy Name, ever world without end. Vouchsafe, O Lord, to keep us this day without sin. O Lord, have mercy upon us. O Lord, let Thy mercy lighten upon us: as our trust is in Thee. O Lord, in Thee have I trusted: let me never be confounded.

  • @John-hr5bj
    @John-hr5bj Před 3 měsíci

    Inspiring improv of the Veni....... Thanks for the pedal board shots, although brief. Would love to see PIP of pedalboard and your pedal technique. Blessed Pentecost to you, too.

  • @1961Lara
    @1961Lara Před 3 měsíci

    Well done Patrick!

  • @AlessandroSistiMusic
    @AlessandroSistiMusic Před 3 měsíci

    Brilliant! I love seeing what you can get out of this tune. The minor key section is something I'd never have thought of creating based on this tune. Thank you for continuing this tradition, and may you have a blessed Pentecost Sunday!

  • @chasea.williams6025
    @chasea.williams6025 Před 3 měsíci

    I'd love to get that sample set

  • @Downthebayou
    @Downthebayou Před 3 měsíci

    Ok, who is your publisher. I would buy your hymn settings.

  • @padraigb580
    @padraigb580 Před 3 měsíci

    Congrats on your upgrade. I use Grand orgue on an old business laptop; really ought to do something like this.

  • @HeTake123
    @HeTake123 Před 3 měsíci

    You should move the RAM sticks to slot 2 and 4 (A2 and B2) for dual channel speeds :)

  • @saintbenedictscholacantorum

    Now if only that soundtrack would play every time I build a computer at the office. :-D Also it would probably help to bring some cigars and Scotch.... Congratulations, and may the machine make glorious music for many years!

  • @John-hr5bj
    @John-hr5bj Před 3 měsíci

    Really, Really BIG improvement in equipment since since 2013. Sounds great!! Congratulations Look forward to many more videos.

  • @TheCLPVideos
    @TheCLPVideos Před 3 měsíci

    Great new setup, and no duct tape was harmed in the building of the new PC! 😅 What version of windows did you decide to run? Are you annoyed yet at the little on line license check Hauptwerk has to run when loading? 😊 I think the raw video audio sounds great. Now all you need is a 20'' powered subwoofer for those 16' & 32' stops. My 32' stops really came alive when I added a 15'' sub and a low. Frequency isolation amp to drive it. 🎉

    • @PatrickTorsell
      @PatrickTorsell Před 3 měsíci

      Thanks! Win10 Pro. Not interested in Win11, and will hold out as long as possible. Yes, the license check is very annoying. I really would prefer to run offline. I suppose after the check I can unplug the NIC, and just plug it back in if I have to reboot or close HW. Believe it or not, those big tower speakers have massive 15" drivers in the rear that do a pretty darned good job with the 32' stops, at least down to around F right now. My bigger limitation is the room size & proportions that won't allow, for example, a 15hz wave to even form. When I had those same speakers in a good sized church, I got pretty pure 32' tone down to the low D. C never quite formed. But D did. Someday when I have the space, I'll definitely add a proper powered sub.

  • @vcatmusic
    @vcatmusic Před 3 měsíci

    Finally, someone else who uses the proper terminology of "extraordinary" and "ordinary"

  • @backtoschool1611
    @backtoschool1611 Před 3 měsíci

    Lucky duck.

  • @apurvnandy3077
    @apurvnandy3077 Před 3 měsíci

    Nice descant Patrick

  • @thomaslai5303
    @thomaslai5303 Před 3 měsíci

    bravo! more organ videos!!! I have been waiting to see more of your performance for long~!

  • @thomaslai5303
    @thomaslai5303 Před 3 měsíci

    Looking forward to see more hauptwerk recordings from you, have been missing them.

  • @rongrutza161
    @rongrutza161 Před 3 měsíci

    Now we expect Sunday Vespers every week

  • @jerrymartin79
    @jerrymartin79 Před 3 měsíci

    Congrats on the upgrades! Here’s to many more years of fun from this setup!!

  • @0908jj
    @0908jj Před 3 měsíci

    Beautiful! 😊

  • @johnferguson4089
    @johnferguson4089 Před 3 měsíci

    A beautiful instrument, lovely full and rich sound.made on a budget.

  • @RoyJNg
    @RoyJNg Před 3 měsíci

    I'm using this chant for Sunday Ascension 2024, can't wait to try out your rendition before the choir sings for offertory.

  • @symbionese2348
    @symbionese2348 Před 3 měsíci

    Here it is May and I saw a weather report that made me think of you. It appeared there was some serious spring snow a couple of weeks ago in southwestern Colorado, and I gave thanks. Hope that was true. Always take good care of those hands.

  • @bettypang4971
    @bettypang4971 Před 3 měsíci

    Learnt so much ! Thanks 🙏

  • @JohnShaw
    @JohnShaw Před 3 měsíci

    Looking forward to seeing the new PC 🙏

  • @CollinThibodeaux4909
    @CollinThibodeaux4909 Před 3 měsíci

    Love your channel bro. You are so informative with your Gregorian Chant teachings.

  • @thelively5
    @thelively5 Před 3 měsíci

    Steve has been a dear friend since our days at the CIA. Steve brought my guitar playing to an amazing new level. I eventually was invited to play guitar & harmonica with him locally in the Hudson Valley. We did many caterings together and he & Rachel played at our wedding back in '98. I lost count of how many times we went to the Martin Guitar Factory together. He helped me pick out my first Martin, and then cracked me up when he would continually bug me about selling it to him. We lost touch around 2010, and since Steve wasn't really an Internet guy, trying to track him down was next to impossible. I only found out a few months ago when I Googled him again that he passed. My wife & I are crushed. Thank you for sharing your cover of his song. It was always amazing sitting in the same room with him and listening to his guitar & vocal talent. I recently dug out some old recordings he made. Looking to digitize them and get them uploaded to CZcams very soon. Thank you again, Al

  • @franckranaivo666
    @franckranaivo666 Před 4 měsíci

    L'enregistrement historique et insurpassable ❤🍒🎶🍋de la Messe solennelle de Louis VIERNE (1870-1937) 🎨🦁🌺🎶🌿est Celui du GRANDISSIME MAÎTRE ORGANISTE CATHOLIQUE PIERRE COCHEREAU🍒📚🎶🦁❤ (1924-1984) sur le GRAND ORGUE légendaire de la Cathédrale Notre-Dame🌺🇨🇵💒🇨🇵🌺 de Paris avec la MAÎTRISE de Notre-Dame dirigée par le Regretté Chanoine Jehan REVERT🎶⛑🪢,MAÎTRE de chapelle de Notre-Dame 🏵🎨📚🍋💮🇻🇦💛🌼✝️🌼💛🇨🇵🤗🌺🍒🙋‍♂️!!!

  • @franckranaivo666
    @franckranaivo666 Před 4 měsíci

    ❤💮🍋💛🌼🇻🇦✝️🇻🇦🌼💮🍋💛⛑🪢🏵🎶🌿📚🇲🇬✒📃🤗🧭🕊🇵🇸🧸🪢⛑🇦🇲🍒🇦🇲🌺💐💒😇🏵🎨📚🌿🎶🇻🇦💛🌼✝️🌼💛🇻🇦💮🍋⛑🙋‍♂️

  • @theoldieprojects1814
    @theoldieprojects1814 Před 4 měsíci

    Hello from Australia. I am 56yo, when I was a teenager I was taught a chant, I cannot remember the words. the beginning notes are c d f f e d e / f g g a g / g a g f / g f e e .....the words went something like Nos-tro rey...so la ti.... om nei dor ey doos......can anyone help me find what this chant was?