JERUSALEM (AND DID THOSE FEET) - CATHEDRAL ORGAN SOLO - JONATHAN SCOTT

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  • We hope you enjoy Jonathan's solo organ version of the famous English Song, Hymn and Anthem "Jerusalem" (And did those feet in ancient time) by Sir Charles Hubert Hastings Parry with words/lyrics by William Blake.
    Filmed on the magnificent Grand Pipe Organ of Ripon Cathedral, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England, UK. Tom also made a trip to the tower roof of the Cathedral to film the beautiful surrounding countryside.
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    Film & Sound
    Tom Scott
    Thank you to everyone at Ripon Cathedral
    THE ORGAN OF RIPON CATHEDRAL
    T.C. LEWIS 1878
    Harrison & Harrison 1926 - 1963 - 2013
    Pedal
    Double Open Wood 32
    Open Wood 16
    Violone 16
    Sub Bass 16
    Lieblich Bourdon 16
    Violoncello 8
    Flute 8
    Viole 4
    Mixture III 15.19.22
    Bombardon 32
    Ophicleide 16
    Tuba 16
    Octave Tuba 8
    Tuba Clarion 4
    Choir
    Lieblich Bourdon 16
    Salicional 8
    Lieblich Gedeckt 8
    Flauto Traverso 8
    Salicet 4
    Lieblich Flute 4
    Nazard 2 2/3
    Lieblich Piccolo 2
    Tierce 1 3/5
    Mixture III
    Clarinet 8
    Great
    Double Stopped Diapason 16
    Large Open Diapason 8
    Small Open Diapason 8
    Flute Harmonique
    Stopped Diapason 8
    Octave 4
    Coppel Flute 4
    Octave Quint 2 2/3
    Super Octave 2
    Mixture IV 19.22.26.29
    Contra Tromba 16
    Tromba 8
    Octave Tromba 4
    Swell (enclosed)
    Bourdon 16
    Geigen 8
    Rohr Gedeckt 8
    Echo Gamba 8
    Voix Celestes 8 TC
    Geigen Principal 4
    Rohr Flute 4
    Flautina 2
    Mixture II 12.15
    Sesquialtera III 17.19.22
    Oboe 8
    Tremulant
    Contra Fagotto 16
    Trumpet 8
    Clarion 4
    Solo (enclosed)
    Viol d'Orchestre 8
    Concert Flute 4
    Corno di Bassetto 16 (+ extra octave of pipes)
    Orchestral Hautboy 8
    Tremulant
    Contra Tuba 16 (+ extra octave of pipes)
    Tuba 8 (unenclosed)
    Orchestral Trumpet 8 (unenclosed - horizontal)
    Couplers
    Swell to Pedal
    Swell to Great
    Swell to Choir
    Swell octave
    Swell suboctave
    Swell unison off
    Choir to Great
    Choir to Pedal
    Great to Pedal
    Solo to Pedal
    Solo to Great
    Great Reeds to Choir
    Solo to Choir
    Solo Octave
    Solo Sub Octave
    Solo Unison Off
    Screen Console and Nave Mobile Consoles
    Accessories
    Both consoles can be played simultaneously.
    SCREEN CONSOLE:
    Swell pedals to Solo and Swell mechanical.
    6 thumb pistons each to Gt and Sw. 4 thumb pistons each to Ch and Solo.
    Reversible thumb pistons in Sw keyslip: Sw-Pd, Ophicleide.
    Reversible thumb pistons in Gt keyslip: Gt-Pd, Sw-Gt, Ch-Gt, Solo-Gt;
    thumb pistons in Choir keyslip: setter, cancel.
    6 combination pedals to Pedal,
    reversible toe pedals: Gt-Pd, Ch-Pd, Solo-Pd, Sw-Pd, Bombardon.
    8 general pistons above Solo keyboard.
    8 channels each of generals and divisionals.
    Drawstops: Gt reeds on Ch, Ped on Sw pistons, Gt & Pd combs cpld.,
    Sw toe pistons.
    NAVE MOBILE CONSOLE:
    Swell pedals to Swell and Solo operating wiffle tree EP motors.
    In Choir keyslip: thumb pistons for Cancel, 6 divisional, Ch-Ped (rev.).
    In Great keyslip: thumb pistons for Sequencer +, 6 divisional, reversible thumb pistons: Gt-Pd, Sw-Gt, Ch-Gt, Solo-Gt.
    In Swell keyslip: thumb pistons for Sequencer +(2), Sequencer -, Sequencer restore, 6 divisional, reversible piston to Sw-Pd.
    In Solo keyslip: thumb pistons for Solo-Pd, 6 divisional, screen cancel.
    8 general pistons above Solo keyboard.
    6 toe pistons each to Pedal and to Swell, Sequencer +, Sequencer r,
    reversible toe pistons: Sw-Gt, Sw-Pd, Gt-Pd, Bombardon.
    Drawstops to: Gt Reeds on Ch, Gt & Ped combs coupled, Pedal divide,
    Mans I/II exch.
  • Hudba

Komentáře • 127

  • @rbk2745
    @rbk2745 Před 2 lety +36

    I am brazilian but this hymn makes me think i am a real enghish in heart. I love it.

  • @charlottejet4338
    @charlottejet4338 Před 2 lety +56

    My favourite hymn. Gives me goosebumps every time I hear it.

    • @bhigdaddymark
      @bhigdaddymark Před 2 lety +5

      ESPECIALLY when played so superbly!

    • @e-1074
      @e-1074 Před rokem

      dude you should hear it on a pipe organ in real life, my church played it yesterday as the closing hymn and holy smokes, you can feel it in your chest

    • @charlottejet4338
      @charlottejet4338 Před rokem

      @@e-1074 As a trained organist, I have played it many times. The key to playing hymns is to play the words, not just the music.

  • @williamwarnold6737
    @williamwarnold6737 Před 2 lety +19

    That will lift your spirit on a dull day.👍

  • @deborasgomes2022
    @deborasgomes2022 Před 2 lety +12

    Certain songs are already in the DNA of the British people, God Save the Queen, Nimrod, Jupiter's most famous snippet (G. Holst), Pomp and Circumstance (Elgar), and many others. Very good taste. 👍🙌🎶🇬🇧❤️

  • @OperaNut
    @OperaNut Před 2 lety +42

    Just wonderful - my absolute favourite hymn. England’s green and pleasant land perfectly captured by Tom’s videography, too. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

  • @christopherandrews2594
    @christopherandrews2594 Před 7 měsíci +9

    A stunning performance as always from this exceptional organist. Simply the most English of hymns

  • @petercdowney
    @petercdowney Před 6 měsíci +12

    If you went to a private school in England, there is an absolute 100% guarantee that you will know Jerusalem very well.

    • @neuralwarp
      @neuralwarp Před 5 měsíci

      Almost any school with a history over 25 years long.

    • @garypotter1985
      @garypotter1985 Před 3 měsíci +1

      Yeah us public school idiots only got, Whole world in his hands, Give me oil in my lamp and Who put the colours in the rainbow. But least we got to yell them out at the top of our lungs 😂😂

    • @MagiTailWelkin
      @MagiTailWelkin Před 3 měsíci

      We sung this at the end of nearly every school assembly at King's (The Cathedral) School, Peterborough.

    • @puppy1584
      @puppy1584 Před 3 měsíci +1

      We sang this song at our girls school back in the fifties and sixties…secondary modern school! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

  • @brucewilliams8714
    @brucewilliams8714 Před rokem +3

    On my visit to the ruins of Glastonbury Abbey, as I explored I sang these words of William Blake celebrating the legend of Christ visiting this area (in the years not recorded in the Bible). "And did those feet...." It was a misty morning giving the legend an extra air of plausibility.

  • @charliewilliams4961
    @charliewilliams4961 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Please excuse my language but this is fooking brilliant.

  • @Offshoreorganbuilder
    @Offshoreorganbuilder Před 2 lety +7

    Excellent!
    So much for the 'organ reform' movement.

  • @user-iw1lm9gm7i
    @user-iw1lm9gm7i Před 2 měsíci +1

    very good jonathan
    👍👍👍👍

  • @stylusfantasticus
    @stylusfantasticus Před 2 lety +2

    YES !!!!!!

  • @janetlindley4465
    @janetlindley4465 Před 2 lety +20

    Absolutely fabulous. Thank you Jonathan and Tom. I sang along beautifully too. 🙂🙂

  • @alancordwell9759
    @alancordwell9759 Před 2 lety +2

    I shall be singing this with the choir tomorrow for a wedding at church!

  • @mrfixit0273
    @mrfixit0273 Před 2 lety +19

    There really is no limit to the immense talent you gentleman have. And boy did you make that organ sing! Harrison organs and Scott brothers duo are the perfect combination. The 32’ reed … WOW!

  • @tashreeqcorejansen8520
    @tashreeqcorejansen8520 Před rokem +4

    If I am ever fortunate enough, I'd love to learn how to play this masterful instrument. Mind blowing.

  • @kentbloxham3826
    @kentbloxham3826 Před 2 lety +6

    The most Jubilant version I have ever heard! Thank You Jonathan

  • @kevinklein4471
    @kevinklein4471 Před 2 lety +10

    This piece touches a deep part of my soul. I am an American with deep Scottish roots. This is one of my favorite pieces to play and listen to. Jonathan and Tom Scott have created a musical and video masterpiece! Still have goosebumps. Thanks for sharing.

  • @andrewgreenwood8554
    @andrewgreenwood8554 Před 2 lety +4

    Must be the best performance of Jerusalem I have ever heard. Mind you, those who like hearing well played hymns at Ripon should listen to their resident organist, Tim Harper. Look at the 22 May service at around 47 minutes in or the introduction to the 2022 Candlemass service. Mindblowingly wonderful.

  • @katydickson5547
    @katydickson5547 Před 2 lety +5

    Such a beautiful hymn. Thank you for this Jonathan 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍. Thank you Tom for the fantastic photos that went with this hymn. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍.

  • @terryr.sublimeorganmusic
    @terryr.sublimeorganmusic Před 2 lety +6

    Wow!! Awesome views & video, Tom! 🤩 And the anglophile 🇬🇧 in me was certainly awed by that performance. 💥 👏👏👏👏👏 💥 (Second only to the time I sang God Save the Queen 👑 when you played it in Bridgewater Hall) Thanks so much for sharing & posting the words. ❤ ♥️🎹🎶

  • @bhigdaddymark
    @bhigdaddymark Před 2 lety +11

    Another SUPERB performance on yet another superb Harrison & Harrison with absolutely magnificent videography to go along with the majestic playing and organ. Thank you Jonathan and Tom for this brilliant video of yet another monumental English hymn (you all have the BEST and most stately hymns EVER) that's a favourite that I must learn (I'm an amateur) to play. Brilliant and BRAVISSIMMO!

  • @geriatricyclist1950
    @geriatricyclist1950 Před 2 lety +9

    Another superb solo organ piece which goes straight to the heart- thanks Jonathan and Tom.

  • @deborah85728
    @deborah85728 Před 2 lety +3

    Brought tears to the eyes and strength to the old limbs ! Bless you

  • @deborasgomes2022
    @deborasgomes2022 Před 2 lety +5

    "And did those feet in ancient time... " 👣 🗣 Beautiful music and lyrics. A strong candidate for a possible England national anthem in the future. It will be?! 🤔 Jonathan, congratulations. This one could not be left out of his musical repertoire. And you, Tom, who communicates more with your beautiful images, are getting better every day. 🎥 📸 🇬🇧🫡

    • @bengunn99
      @bengunn99 Před 2 lety

      Should be our national anthem. Far far better tune than GSTQ.
      Far far far better. But it will never happen.

  • @dark_magic_9474
    @dark_magic_9474 Před 2 lety +4

    Magnificent!!!

  • @peternaryd_operasinger
    @peternaryd_operasinger Před 2 lety +5

    Absolutely fantastic Jonathan!😁👏👏👏👏

  • @mandyofmarymac
    @mandyofmarymac Před 2 lety +5

    Although i was born in the US, my entire family (both sides), came here in the late 1800's from mostly Scotland and England, I still feel a deep and abiding love for our "home country", so a performance such as this really stirs my soul. Thank you for the wonderful playing and beautiful photography (including the text). I think I'll watch and listen a few more times and try not to weep.

    • @mandyofmarymac
      @mandyofmarymac Před 2 lety +1

      If I may, I'd like to thank you two for providing a very welcome distraction from the daily news. I go to your site, and feel a real calm on a stormy sea. xx

  • @joanmetcalfe5038
    @joanmetcalfe5038 Před 2 lety +7

    Simply amazing, Tom, how much variety you’ve included in 3minutes 13 seconds of filming! I’m a born-and-bred Lancastrian but love everything about North Yorkshire. The shots of Ripon and beyond are for me the perfect background to Jonathan playing ‘Jerusalem’ in this beautiful cathedral. Thank you!

  • @davidcastillogocher371
    @davidcastillogocher371 Před 2 lety +1

    The registration is perfectly selected!

  • @mariadesa1434
    @mariadesa1434 Před 2 lety +7

    I thought it was all wonderful! The landscape and the cathedral are amazing! The music is simply divine! Congratulations to you two!

  • @macronencer
    @macronencer Před 2 lety +3

    Wow. Final school assembly every term, we sang this - while one of our music teachers played it on the organ. Brings back some strange memories because this was late 1970s Bristol so my recollections of the traditional atmosphere of my school are blended with those of the streets of the city and the heyday of punk rock!

  • @ricardogatica344
    @ricardogatica344 Před 2 lety +4

    Magnificent sound, eminent organist, absolutly wonderful!!!!!, thanks Jonathan

  • @carolpredeth9866
    @carolpredeth9866 Před 2 lety +6

    Fabulous rendition Jonathan & gorgeous views Tom!! What a wonderful way to end the day! Thank you both for that.

  • @schroedingersdog7965
    @schroedingersdog7965 Před 2 lety +9

    Thank you, Tom and Jonathan; for that superb rendition. And, as other commenters have mentioned, thanks for including the lyrics.

  • @highlife0586
    @highlife0586 Před 2 lety +2

    Just beautiful.

  • @janetsimmons5264
    @janetsimmons5264 Před 2 lety +2

    Hi this is special to me. Jerusalem. Had to sing in a junior choir. A very long time ago. Thank you. Fond memories. From Janet x

  • @Pumpkineater6969
    @Pumpkineater6969 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you so much for making this CZcams channel you inspired me to play the organ so far I have managed to play in the malmesbury abbey but just thank you

  • @Wanamaker1946
    @Wanamaker1946 Před 7 měsíci +1

    ….magnificent

  • @andrewcrossley2448
    @andrewcrossley2448 Před 2 lety +1

    What a wonderful organ and setting.

  • @NoewerrATall
    @NoewerrATall Před 2 lety +2

    Goosebumps! What else can I say? Bravo!

  • @Bailey2006a
    @Bailey2006a Před rokem +1

    Beautifully played…life-affirming performance .

  • @kentbloxham3826
    @kentbloxham3826 Před 2 lety +2

    Tom, fantastic Visuals, Brilliant

  • @markfox6596
    @markfox6596 Před 2 lety +1

    Excellent.. I'd love to hear Greg Lake sing with that accompanyment.

  • @lenanielsen5903
    @lenanielsen5903 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you for this beautiful Hymn
    Absolutely wonderful organ sound

  • @rogiervanlierop
    @rogiervanlierop Před rokem +1

    The legendary Vangelis also has a beautiful version of Jerusalem, but I was searching for an organ only version and found this!

  • @jorgitoviejoamigo2736
    @jorgitoviejoamigo2736 Před 2 lety +1

    From Spain, thanks a lot

    • @jorgitoviejoamigo2736
      @jorgitoviejoamigo2736 Před 2 lety +2

      From Spain, I can not to thank enough this wonderful video. Being from another country, I recognise the power of this anthem, it brings yourself nearer to Divinity.🥲

  • @eddieharkin2550
    @eddieharkin2550 Před 2 lety +2

    Great instrument expertly played as we have come to expect.
    The BBC could do with a few lessons off Tom though regarding mikes & placement etc.! Nice one Tom.

  • @friendsofstedmundschurchfa3301

    Wonderful Bravo and thank you for sharing 🙌👏👍👍

  • @dianethomas2279
    @dianethomas2279 Před 6 měsíci

    We sang this at an all girls school in Cardiff in the 50’s . The verse starting with “bring me my bow of burning gold” always moved me beyond belief. I am an avowed atheist but it still has the same effect. The marriage of lyric and music is exquisite.

  • @eugenetrollip751
    @eugenetrollip751 Před 2 lety +3

    Absolutely beautiful!

  • @vewilli
    @vewilli Před 2 lety +2

    Wonderful!

  • @luluforlenza4148
    @luluforlenza4148 Před rokem +1

    😍 this hymn!!!💚💛💚💛

  • @itamarbar9580
    @itamarbar9580 Před 2 lety +1

    I have faint memories of singing this in elementary school choir, and I really liked this song! I led alto at the time.

  • @JimmyS.25
    @JimmyS.25 Před 2 lety +1

    Wow. Simply astonishing. This beautiful wall of sound... It simply makes you tear up.

  • @joshuasanchez7577
    @joshuasanchez7577 Před 2 lety +2

    BRAVO! NICELY DONE!

  • @d.schoepflin2247
    @d.schoepflin2247 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you Jonathan and brother Tom for your parts in this awesome video and sharing it here on CZcams!

  • @derekgrant3761
    @derekgrant3761 Před 2 lety +1

    Love this piece! I first came across it when I was 12yo. Had to sing it at school assembly and this was in Australia. Loved it then and still do!

  • @anjasalentijn145
    @anjasalentijn145 Před 2 lety +3

    Hello!!
    O wow!! Cold shivers down my spine! I feel really excited about this wonderful performance and filming.
    Thanks brothers!
    With Love from the Netherlands.

  • @johnfranks9602
    @johnfranks9602 Před 2 lety +2

    Again fabulous, what a great choice of stops again , infact what a great organ. Everything clearly defined, the building reverb henancing the performance , once more you got the microphones placed nicely Tom, what a great performance, many thanks again both.

  • @roncytron7883
    @roncytron7883 Před 2 lety +1

    A reference recording! Thanks for this.

  • @lordenoch0
    @lordenoch0 Před 2 lety +2

    When I perform this piece I do it "Chariots of Fire" style.

  • @dolvaran
    @dolvaran Před 2 lety +3

    Love to hear what you could do with 'Who Would True Valour See'.

    • @gmfamcdonald1465
      @gmfamcdonald1465 Před 2 lety +1

      And, what about "O Valiant Hearts"?

    • @dolvaran
      @dolvaran Před 2 lety

      @@gmfamcdonald1465 I'd like a Pound for every verse of that I've either played or sung!

  • @willortiz3547
    @willortiz3547 Před 2 lety +2

    Although I am not British, this is one of my favorite Hymns! Your performance is beautiful, Jonathan! Thank you for sharing this wonderful video performance! Best regards, Will Ortiz

  • @g.k.failla9389
    @g.k.failla9389 Před 2 lety +2

    Magnificent sound. Beautiful videography by Tom. First heard this played while watching the video of H.R.H. Prince Philip's funeral. (I eagerly await a livestream concert from the Cathedral). From Chicago, U.S.A.

  • @bethdudley8563
    @bethdudley8563 Před 2 lety +2

    Beautiful!

  • @miriamcaraquitena
    @miriamcaraquitena Před 2 lety +2

    Very nice! Thanks!♥️😘😘♥️

  • @DennisLiewDennis
    @DennisLiewDennis Před 9 měsíci +1

    Jerusalem by Sir Hubert Parry (1848-1918)🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
    And did those feet in ancient time
    Walk upon England's mountains green?
    And was the Holy Lamb of God
    On England's pleasant pastures seen?
    And did the Countenance Divine
    Shine forth upon our clouded hills?
    And was Jerusalem builded here
    Among those dark Satanic mills?
    Bring me my bow of burning gold:
    Bring me my arrows of desire:
    Bring me my spear: O clouds unfold!
    Bring me my chariot of fire.
    I will not cease from mental fight,
    Nor shall my sword sleep in my hand
    Till we have built Jerusalem
    In England's green and pleasant land.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

  • @7649angel
    @7649angel Před 2 lety +1

    Magnificent! Thank you.

  • @micheljoberton5325
    @micheljoberton5325 Před 2 lety +1

    MAGNIFIQUE👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👨‍👩‍👧‍👦💞💞💞

  • @timothykandel169
    @timothykandel169 Před 2 lety +1

    Oh, so tremendous!

  • @ritavw-s4093
    @ritavw-s4093 Před 2 lety +2

    Lovely ❤️

  • @vestastreeb657
    @vestastreeb657 Před 2 lety +1

    Beautiful sound and sight. Thank you both❤️❤️❤️

  • @gerardbedecarter
    @gerardbedecarter Před 2 lety +2

    Beautiful playing and video.

  • @amangogna68
    @amangogna68 Před 2 lety +1

    Amazing music and player !

  • @43pier12
    @43pier12 Před 2 lety +1

    Grazie, Maestro.

  • @Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz635
    @Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz635 Před rokem +1

    Brillant 🌹

  • @noelallsop8810
    @noelallsop8810 Před 2 lety

    Thank you Jonathan for that glorious rendition of our "other Anthem'

    • @epincion
      @epincion Před 2 lety

      'Our' being England only

  • @michaelnavez7130
    @michaelnavez7130 Před 2 lety +1

    ❤️❤️❤️

  • @tcharles2466
    @tcharles2466 Před 2 lety +2

    Magnificent, as always, Jonathan (Tom's contribution surely must be a 'given' by now)! I know you don't have the time to respond to 'comments', but can I say that it's always good to see those 'shiny' black shoes on the pedalboard - unlike quite a few other very talented and skilled organists who choose/find it easier to perform in colourful/jazzy socks! Perhaps it's a generational/'aesthetical' issue for me? However, it's only through CZcams that I am aware of these things! Best wishes to you both, as ever!

  • @johnellis3244
    @johnellis3244 Před 2 lety +1

    So much good music out there and you recorded this!

    • @epincion
      @epincion Před 2 lety +1

      Big Queens Jubilee celebration at Ripon this weekend thats why

    • @johnellis3244
      @johnellis3244 Před 2 lety +1

      @@epincion Like I said so much good music out there - she is the queen of Great Britain not just England. Especially at this time as the union is falling apart a poor choice of music!

    • @epincion
      @epincion Před 2 lety

      @@johnellis3244 I don't disagree with you. This hymn has sadly become very jingoistic.

  • @Video7Rose
    @Video7Rose Před 2 lety

    I never heard this before! What a lovely, impressive piece! Jonathan played it so beautifully, and Tom keeps topping himself with his filming! The views, inside and out, are magnificent! Thank you, both! 🌞🎹🎵

  • @tovlirami1711
    @tovlirami1711 Před 2 lety +1

    💙💙💙💙💙BRAVO💙💙💙💙💙

  • @musiclover148
    @musiclover148 Před 2 lety +2

    Somebody went to a lot of trouble to give us all the specs of the organ! Thank you. I have mulled over several possible interpretations of the poem but am still a bit hazy. If anyone knows for certain, can you please tell me what Blake was on about? As an American fan of horse racing, I first knew the name Ripon as an English racecourse without knowing it was in Yorkshire. Later, when I heard the Crawley girls say, "I'm going into Ripon," I was astounded. In the course of Downton Abbey, the characters referred to several other place names which I knew as horse racing venues, including Pontefract, York and Catterick, where they went to a motorway instead of the racetrack. There was at least one other which doesn't come to mind.

    • @epincion
      @epincion Před 2 lety +2

      In the first part of the poem Blake is referencing an ancient myth that Jesus himself visited the British Isles (Glastonbury to be specific). This is just one of a number of such visitations to other European nations that were part of the highly superstitious world of myths in medieval society. These grew because in the New Testament we hear of Jesus birth and early childhood and then nothing until he appears as an educated adult (probably in his 30's) and starts collecting disciples. Its in this unknown period of Jesus life that the medieval world put together fanciful ideas of Jesus travelling widely in Europe.
      The second part is an elegy to a lost supposed buccolic past (the green & pleasant lands) that Blake (a very mystic poet) feels are being swallowed by by the Industrial Revolution with its 'dark Satanic mills'. It was a time of massive social change and dislocation with England changing from a mostly rural world living by the rhythms of an ancient society to an industrial nation with new towns and cities full of factories belching smoke and surrounded by shanty towns of dispossessed poor in a sea of absolute poverty & working under terrible conditions.
      Parallel with the industrialisation of England went a process known as the 'clearances' whereby the landed gentry who legally owned all the land forced tenant subsistence farmers off rural land in order to build vast agricultural estates and not coincidentally to force a supply of cheap labour to the mines and factories that they also owned.
      When you watch Downton Abbey be aware that that gilded world of a fantastic estate was made possible by a pyramid of terrible injustice.
      Blake's poem was a call to arms for social justice and also for a return to 'old ways' - the latter being somewhat due to looking backward with rose tinted spectacles at a supposed golden age that really never existed as Blake imagined.

    • @musiclover148
      @musiclover148 Před 2 lety +1

      @@epincion Thank you.

  • @MrQwint22
    @MrQwint22 Před 2 lety

    The Vox Humana rank always confused me because it dosn't sound much like a human voice, but here I can hear it. A beautiful rendition of a beautiful song well played indeed!

  • @harryrashford6196
    @harryrashford6196 Před měsícem

    FEAR GOD HONOUR THE KING

  • @pellazhararalis3910
    @pellazhararalis3910 Před rokem +1

    A flawless performance of an outstanding arrangement. Will the score available for purchase after the next website update?

  • @mattsmithlon
    @mattsmithlon Před 2 lety +1

    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

  • @MrFossil367ab45gfyth
    @MrFossil367ab45gfyth Před 8 měsíci +1

    Keith Emerson made a version of this song using his synthesizer.

  • @derekbleeker4307
    @derekbleeker4307 Před 2 lety +1

    Please play Holy City Vera Lynn sang it

  • @stachusw7173
    @stachusw7173 Před 2 lety +1

    I’m wondering if you could play Mozart’s „Non piu andrai” from „Mariage of the Figaro”. I’ m playing it on piano (my own arrangement) and I think it’ ll sound better on organ. Btw. good evening from Poland!

  • @funkdubbpe
    @funkdubbpe Před 2 lety

    🇵🇱

  • @vinyalonde
    @vinyalonde Před rokem +1

    Big English organ doing what a big English organ does best.

  • @saintjoanofarc3688
    @saintjoanofarc3688 Před 2 lety +3

    I’m from America how did this song come to be Englands national anthem

    • @Offshoreorganbuilder
      @Offshoreorganbuilder Před 2 lety

      ​To @Jjjj Llll and Saint Joan of Arc:
      What you have to realise, is that the other 'devolved nations' don't really count, so no-one cares what *they* think(!)

    • @geriatricyclist1950
      @geriatricyclist1950 Před 2 lety +4

      @Jjjj Llll Its best described as a "religious song", or maybe a "sacred song". Carries tremendous emotion for many people for a range of reasons. Me included. From another Aussie this one with Scottish and English roots.

    • @geriatricyclist1950
      @geriatricyclist1950 Před 2 lety

      @Jjjj Llll you did well.

    • @geriatricyclist1950
      @geriatricyclist1950 Před 2 lety

      @Jjjj Llll and @offshoreorganbuilder LOVE Welsh singing... every time I meet someone new who is Welsh first dopey Q I ask "do you sing??" Majority do!!!!!

    • @geriatricyclist1950
      @geriatricyclist1950 Před 2 lety

      @Jjjj Llll Killing myself laughing... that thought about Welsh had never crossed my mind!!! You read the papers of the 20th C- eisteddfodau were huge in many places. Still popular many cities. Sang tenor in local choir in Queensland Eisteddfod in Maryborough Qld about 20 yrs ago (my "musical" home town where I still play pipe organ). Finale all the men on stage (about 200) for Welsh National Anthem (in Welsh) and Cwm Rhondda - spine tingling. Then ladies joined (about 400 packed by now on Brolga Theatre stage) for the Hallelujah Chorus which I know. Utterly memorable.

  • @beachman8106
    @beachman8106 Před 4 měsíci

    To me the sound was muddy. It was a mishap mash of heavy organ chords which did not allow the melody to ring out. Very poor recording technique and very poor acoustic environment. My score 4/10.

  • @gerhardrohne2261
    @gerhardrohne2261 Před 8 měsíci

    what awfull mean registration most of the time...