i have to confess... this arrangement does sound closest to the original score and even better conveing the horror envisioned by the composer. i'm thrilled by this version... hope that Herr Hansjorg Albrecht would make the entire suite....
Agreed. One thing in this piece that's almost always ruined in arrangements is the lower register/bass notes. The brass instruments have a "rumble" which is pretty hard to recreate, and since it's a distinct part of this piece, most arrangements just don't sound right. The pipe organ, however, has the same "rumble" in the lowest keys, and because of that it sounds a lot closer to the original. This rumble is a little hard to hear in a video, but if you've heard this piece being played in person you'll know, because it literally feels like the floor is shaking.
Hier hat ein wahrer Meister seines Fachs auf verblüffende Weise das Beste aus der Orgel herausgeholt, die erst seit 1998 in einem so guten Zustand ist -Chapeau!
My favorite organ rendition of this monumental piece. And I can say that I almost prefer this version to any orchestral arrangement. And what a gem of organ: Kleuker at his best!
It was great for this organ. In my opinion the best orchestral version is still the 1956-57 Stokowski recording. Originally issued in mono by Capital on P8389, and in 1958 in stereo on Capital SP8389. The CD is EMI CDM 7243 5 67469 2 3.
This is my favourite cadence/tempo. Foreboding, but not creeping. Calculating, but not terribly fastidious. Not too fast, not too slow. Militant. Like War!
Without a doubt, far better than the orchestral version. War is inane, horrifying, chaotic and pointless, and this version conveys that. It comes close to terrifying in places. Thanks for the upload.
Jamison Leonard Yes, I like the Poulenc organ concerto, especially for the way in which the organ and the (small) orchestra pursue each other, after the opening, with the organ winning out in the end - as it must - pouncing on the orchestra and savaging it!
Curt Chase it does not have 64 foot pipes, however if you play a 32‘ note and it’s fith above simultaneously, it does indeed create the effect of a 64 foot.
Imagine the loud wail of an air raid siren and suddenly, you look up to see German bomber planes with the Balkenkreuz on their wings and Swastika on their tails. You run for cover as bombs begin to fall upon London.
Just love how a "growl" can be heard on the lowest registers in the beginning!
i have to confess... this arrangement does sound closest to the original score and even better conveing the horror envisioned by the composer. i'm thrilled by this version... hope that Herr Hansjorg Albrecht would make the entire suite....
He did do the entire suite: hansjoerg-albrecht.com/audio/gustav-holst/?lang=en and received a Grammy nomination in 2013 for it.
Thanks for the info. Very glad to watch it soon
+erick hidayat For another user's approach, also see the link in my other comment here.
Agreed. One thing in this piece that's almost always ruined in arrangements is the lower register/bass notes. The brass instruments have a "rumble" which is pretty hard to recreate, and since it's a distinct part of this piece, most arrangements just don't sound right. The pipe organ, however, has the same "rumble" in the lowest keys, and because of that it sounds a lot closer to the original. This rumble is a little hard to hear in a video, but if you've heard this piece being played in person you'll know, because it literally feels like the floor is shaking.
Nothing beats anything transcribed for pipe organ! I love it!
Something transcribed for the orchestra?
is anybody else ever reminded of Woodrow Wilson when they look at photos of Gustav Holst?
@Homie Steve The Triggered Prankster Gangster And they both lived around the same time
Bit of FDR in there
Hier hat ein wahrer Meister seines Fachs auf verblüffende Weise das Beste aus der Orgel herausgeholt, die erst seit 1998 in einem so guten Zustand ist -Chapeau!
I love the character of these tones affect the music. You can really sense the mockery of a doomed cavalry charge around 2:38.
That is quite a mighty sounding organ for its apparent size
The 32' bourdons, perhaps 64' dive deep into the low tones of this piece. This is MAGNIFICENT!
Fantastic, and a fascinating instrument too. Thanks for uploading this!
damn. thought it sounded ominous on electric guitar! great arrangement.
Wow! Those ear-splintering reeds are glorious! ASccording to Wikipedia The "chamade" trumpets are featured on all three manuals and pedals
Fascinating. Brilliant. Colourful. Magic
My favorite organ rendition of this monumental piece. And I can say that I almost prefer this version to any orchestral arrangement. And what a gem of organ: Kleuker at his best!
Love this!!!
Wow!!!
J'ADORE !!!!!!
omg the chills!!!!! :D !!!!!1
It was great for this organ. In my opinion the best orchestral version is still the 1956-57 Stokowski recording. Originally issued in mono by Capital on P8389, and in 1958 in stereo on Capital SP8389. The CD is EMI CDM 7243 5 67469 2 3.
My favorite versions are the metal covers
Chapeau!
yes! thanks! And please, a complete suite ... !
Finally.
This is my favourite cadence/tempo. Foreboding, but not creeping. Calculating, but not terribly fastidious.
Not too fast, not too slow. Militant. Like War!
Exactly my thought, for organ with it's acoustic the tempo is just perfect
To think what Keith Emerson could have done with this ...
Genial .......................
This piece was made for the organ, especially with the en chamade.
Without a doubt, far better than the orchestral version. War is inane, horrifying, chaotic and pointless, and this version conveys that. It comes close to terrifying in places.
Thanks for the upload.
+Offshoreorganbuilder wrong, this version may convey that, but the original orchestral version shall always be the superior musical piece.
Shadowkey392 In your opinion ... but not in mine!
+Shadowkey392
how about an organ concerto accompanied by the orchestra. Best of both worlds. Poulenc's organ concerto was kind of like that.
Jamison Leonard Yes, I like the Poulenc organ concerto, especially for the way in which the organ and the (small) orchestra pursue each other, after the opening, with the organ winning out in the end - as it must - pouncing on the orchestra and savaging it!
to the casual reader i would like to point inane is a word for uselessness
Damn! Did they mix the soundtrack of "Earthquake" in there? Super recording if I say so. Does that organ have 64' pipes? Wow.
Curt Chase it does not have 64 foot pipes, however if you play a 32‘ note and it’s fith above simultaneously, it does indeed create the effect of a 64 foot.
4:53 @_@!!!
What this is missing is the strings. Having a string orchestra playing with the organ doing the rest would be awesome.
Or have it play along with the full orchestra. That would be epic
Well I guess it's too late, but it would be really cool if you could have played some of the other parts of the suite on this organ.
I would like to hear the Planets on the Woosley organ. Nore nuance
3:41 - 3:44 AHHHH
Imagine the loud wail of an air raid siren and suddenly, you look up to see German bomber planes with the Balkenkreuz on their wings and Swastika on their tails. You run for cover as bombs begin to fall upon London.
When the red dusty planet become more horror