Bohemian Rhapsody Queen on church organ played by Bert van den Brink
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- Bohemian Rhapsody Queen played by Bert van den Brink on the Verschueren organ in "het orgelpark Amsterdam" june first 2013 at the presentation concert of Bert van den Brink's cd "BLOWING" www.bertvandenbrink.com
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Watch his face, he is one with the instrument.
Yessssss
organ face
AHAH dude too good Dmitriy
He's blind.
Leander Schoormans Yes I know ;)
This video proofed 2 things:
1 - That even Blindness can't limit your work and talent
2 - Bohemian Rhapsody sounds epic on an organ
I think Freddie wrote it to sound that way.
@@busy365 By typing.
Xevix 291 oh be quiet buzz kill poo yAm head 🍠
@@larrymagee8758 Freddie's BR was _symphonic_ in its structure, so it lends itself readily to more than one treatment, from Spanish guitar, to a full orchestra.
@@hlcepeda Of course, he was a fan of Opera.
His smiles while he plays just warm my heart.
He's blind
Davin Crawford
Yes, that's a bit obvious. Lol.
+Hannah Leso Yes lol
Yes Hannah; you can see he really feels the music, I really enjoyed this great performance & have only now just discovered Bert.
He enjoys the music he plays, that’s why he is smiling
I bet that Freddie would be proud if he saw this.
the ghost of freddie was there
That's was Freddy playing it
@@joshsuarez5746 Not many people now, that Freddy also played the organ.
I bet, that Freddie sees this, every day, he keeps an eye on us and is guardian-angeling all well-hearted musicians all over the world.
Oh I can see him with a Glass of scotch smiling ,,told ya darling"
How many think Freddie would have enjoyed this?
Jean Waterhouse Definitely!
Jean Waterhouse oh yeah, he would have LOVED this interpretation from the heart
I think he would have too.
Indeed, well said.
Jean Waterhouse very true. I like honest insightful true artists
Do you guys know he's blind?
Bro!!! That's amazing!!!
+Dominic Rossi wow thats really good and has lot of talent ..
I'm autistic and Half blind and half deaf and I sing along to this song all the time
wow what a very good talent you have ..i really liked how the organ sounded ..awesume job !!
i think the orgin is realy calming.
I just realized he's blind..and still can play beautifully while I'm here playing mary had a little lamb on the piano ._.
Azlan Aqiff when you learn to paly a song perfect, even not being blind u dont need to look what are yo playing.
Azlan Aqiff but if you both enjoy the music...it resonates with you both the exact same way.
+Azlan Aqiff he's blind? wtf...
Azlan Aqiff same how does he do it
It's called practice and dedication
The facial expression at 1:30 is priceless. "There ya go girl, have that!"
Fantastic skills there playing that.
You are hilarious.
bobthescienceman You should see his videos :)
andythewooferguy I have been a sub since his old channel
bobthescienceman Ah. Apologies.
Your hilarious
I'm a 55year-old bloke and not usually emotional and I know this is going to sound pathetic, but this made me cry, it's so damn beautiful; what a wonderful interpretation of a classic rock song.
To be moved by beautiful art is not pathetic. It is one of the joys of life sir :)
Two hands, two feet, two ears and no sight - playing a millisecond ahead of what he hears. Just magnificent. I’m in awe.
great comment… so touching… yes, tears all around…!
This is not pathetic. This song is just beautiful.
youre awsome and hes awesome
As a pianist, forced into the role of organist, I was especially impressed with his foot work.
i also play the piano but always wanted to play on the local church organ is it difficult to play the organ?
It's a completely different instrument -- you have no sustain pedal, have to operate 2+ manuals at any given time, handle stops and other mechanical eccentricities (swell, etc.), plus maintain a bass with your feet. It's an incredibly majestic instrument, but it requires tons of practice even for a seasoned pianist.
There really is no comparing the two insruments. Lots more split attention with organ having to change stops, consoles, foot work, but no depth of touch or sustain to contend with. For fancy foot work see flight of the bumblebee on pedals.
Put it this way - an Organist can play the piano (albeit not as well as they could the organ) but a pianist would struggle playing the organ.
Put it this way - an Organist can play the piano (albeit not as well as they could the organ) but a pianist would struggle playing the organ.
I need one of these is my house. Just need to cut a few holes in the roof.
Jamie Bales 😂
I just posted that exact comment on FB ( the first half of it ). Before reading the comment section here. Maybe there is some telepathy going on here! lol. I hope we have our wish granted.
sparkimoto haha. I do, also. It's the most amazing instrument ever created but the most impractical. It's just not fair.
You wouldn't be able to hear cause the sound will only be outside the holes
Naftaliten. Lol yeah.
OUTSTANDING! I am a classically trained organist and conductor and really love the classic organ literature. I also Love Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen. To combine the two is sheer genius. This is the kind of thing that will attract young people to the organ again, its versatility. Thanks Bert. This was a great way to start the morning.
Charles, do you know anyone who produces albums using contemporary music on the organ? I assume you have to figure out how to play contemporary music on the organ yourself b/c it is not readily available on sheet music?
I doubt many young people will identify with Queen hits of 30-35 years ago. Perhaps people in their 40's perhaps,. Contemporary youth culture is light years away from this.
Stupid comment. Many youngsters know this song.
Charles Owings Anytime i hear a song that i love i instantly search for a version played on the organ... The most beautiful and powerful of instruments.
***** Speak for yourself, I'm 27 and have loved Queen since high school. I know several high schoolers that listen to the works of Queen, Zeppelin, etc.
This is by far the best Interpretation of this masterpiece of music. My highest respect for the organist.
And this man was blind? By any standard this was magnificent.... When a piece migrates to an organ and sounds so good it is brilliant in itself.
Shit a Brexit Party member just said migration is good lmao
Please explain Ray Charles or Stevie Wonder.
That's me pulling the stops!!
Hamburgconcerto really?
Nice, man! Always good to be an “Organist’s Assistant.”
you looked like a bodyguard ngl
Nice, I bet it sounded amazing in there played live.
Hai
Freddie would have loved this masterpiece....well done Bert !
True.. True...
Freddy probably looked at how many fans this song alone had and said, "how the hell did that get there?"
To my opinion the people here who don't like this performance are narrow in their views. As a child I played church organ for 10 years, then I started to learn blues guitar, rock 'n' roll, later I studied jazz guitar. Bert van den Brink is a great (jazz) musician! To all the people here I wanna say: don't judge, just listen and enjoy all the music there is: from classical music to hard rock!
Henk Frans de Vries 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
He didn't say at age 10, he said for 10 years. Still, not really that outrageous: There are a lot of churches here, and most of them have organs. Bigger church = bigger, more elaborate organ of course, but many small village churches have organs. If a 10 year old expressed a lot of interest in organs, and could actually play it decently, I'm sure he could access somehow. It's not like they see a lot of use, especially in smaller churches, so I'm sure whoever is responsible for upkeep for the organ/church would be delighted to see some 'fresh blood' showing interest in these beautiful instruments.
No one said they didn't enjoy it😑 stop making bonehead assumptions to pretend that you know how to enjoy bohemian Rhapsody. Everybody loves the song
@@yummysauce6653 Then why are you on this video the first place go on with your virgin degenerate life
@@dopplerfox Not that difficult, actually. AFAIR, I was about 5 when I sat on the bench of the organ in First Baptist Church in Bryan Texas. The beginning of a lifelong affair with the organ. Google Hector Olivera and you will see what a 5 year old with TALENT can accomplish.
And, by the way, there's really no reason for profanity here.
If you have ever been in the presence of a pipe organ, it is life changing. There is no other instrument that can shake you to your core.
They are calling freddie in heaven
*object successfully summoned*
@@FilipinoFurry the feels are too much man 😢
Haha you think Freddie is in heaven
This video doesn't have the amount of views it deserves.
Agreed
Now it does. Over a million now. :)
Jonny Music now it have 1.6 million, but it still deserves much more
I know!! Underappreciated! 😔 It's terrible!
@@galileofigaro4747 I agree with you! ✨{❤️}✨
I've watched this many times. One of the most incredible renditions of this song ever played. And it shows that pipe organs made with wood and using bellows were doing things that people thought were only possible once synthesisers came along. The variety, majesty and power of this instrument is bewildering. And for a blind musician to master this beast to such a level is yet another testament to one of my deepest held beliefs: Music is the nearest thing to real magic in this world. Bert van den Brink is a true magician.
Wonderfully said.
Simply wonderful truly majestic!!!!❤
Lyrics:
Darlings, we all know it
I don't even have the proper words to describe just how amazing this is. Wow. Just wow.
Definitely one of the best things I have ever heard.
I see Bowie in your pfp, so I hold ultimate musical authority to you.
bloody hell that sounds AMAZING
MASTERFUL selection of stops and playing...just WOW.
And sorry to admit...I got misty eyed at the deep inner beauty of the music.Bert van den Brink allows his pure soul to be revealed through his exquisite playing.
+Rich Thenative ... sympatico!
I've watched and listened dozens of times....and is still one of, if not The best, renditions on the pipe organ.
I bet it's the most exhilarating feeling to do what that guy is doing right then.
I think,Mr. Mercury smiles from heaven above for this masterfully played song...
Honestly. Eventhough this is man is blind. His skill is greater than most organists.
He is not looking at his hands, he is not watching his feet. He is FEELING, feeling the music, and letting it take him, and dictate how he interprets and plays. This must surely be a spiritual experience for both the artist who is being carried along by the music, and those in attendance who are being taken along on a journey into their own souls and exploring their own emotions. I am a rock man, but I love piano and am exploring the pipe organ. This is a journey I embarked on about a year ago, it is simply amazing.
He's blind.
This is ONE WORD.....
.......BEAUTIFUL. (Especially 1:30!!!)
That was the most beautiful Bohemian Rhapsody on the organ that I have ever heard. Brava..WOW !
Sounds awesome!
"You can do what you want with my music," he said, "but don't make it boring!!
💖RIP💖
Freddie Mercury
Almost forgot to watch this today
lol wut?
Bert van den Brink , You really touched my heart so much so that I was crying and laughing at the same time with the sheer brilliance and joy of seeing and hearing you play , thank you so much you are amazing.
Same here
I would have loved to have been there to hear it . That my friend was absolutely awesome !
Bert van den Brink, You are truly a force of courage and determination, thank you so much, I almost cried , inspirational and expertly played , does anyone out there know how I can buy his music please ?
Amazed what a passion this guy has when playing, not sure where this guy starts and the organ ends completely at one.
I miss Freddie's earthling humanoidness very much! I saw queen twice and partied with Freddie at an after hours club in 1982. Freddie is one of my spirit guides and he is very happy with his tribute!!
Imagine, that someone is playing Bohemian Rhapsody while mass in the church xD
you would hear me screaming it in the back
layla the rat cool pfp 👍👍
This is so amazing!! Even though he is blind he can still play the organ!!
Man looks like Neil Patrick Harris in his 70s
Amazing playing - Very hard to play this good even if you have sight - Genius for sure.
The intricate footwork @ 4:08 is a spectecular sight to behold. The maestro being one with the instrument.
I had no idea how amazing this performance
would be, God bless you
WOW!!! That is absolutely stunning. The first thing I did once I'd heard it is play it again. An amazing performance by an amazing man.
I think this song IS holy for those devoted to rock n roll. There have been rock operas in the past, but Bohemian is a rock hymn! It should be played in church, rightfully so. It is a wonder the organist can keep up with the song. It's very complicated. A wonderful performance!
Goosebumps, bravo!
Smaakvol arrangement Bert, je bent een geweldige musicus en altijd vol vreugde als je musiceert. Ik heb veel respect voor je als mens en als musicus.
He makes it sound like it was meant to be played on the organ!
I think that the best part about this is that you can see just how excited the organist gets as he approachds the rock part of the song. He's just like "Heck yea, lets do this!"
This performance is a major source of inspiration for me. Bert, you are amazing. To think about how you play so wonderfully and yet you can't see. I always seem to tear up at the end of the song. You are truly a master of the keyboard. Keep up the wonderful performances and may God bless you!
This deserves to be viral. Great stuff.
Ich bedanke mich und verneige vor diesem außergewöhnlichen Oegelspieler. Kann nicht mehr zählen, wie oft ich diese Nummer nun schon abgespielt habe. So beeindruckend!🤗🤗🤗🤗
My jaw dropped at the solo part
I wish I could give this two thumbs-up. Freddie would be delighted and proud, I'm certain.
I've watched this over and over again and it never ceases to amaze me. Wow. Just amazing. Shed a few tears!
I’ve been coming back to this video for years now, absolutely amazing i can’t get enough of it !!!!
Was für ein begnadeter Künstler!
Das ist pures Gänsehaut-Feeling.
So Freddie do you like it?
Freddie: Of course darling,I was present there
God is present everywhere y' know
4:05 look at him smile. He's living the moment :")
He kinda reminds me of neil patrick harris as count olaf in a series of unfortunate events, nonetheless an amazing interpretation of the song and the feelings he played with, also kudos to him for playing even when blind because i find it amazing how some people who have a small health issue, disability or nothing at all find excuses for things they have a hard time doing or give up easily (im not saying everyone does) but then people like him who plays the organ flawlessly despite his disability is just amazing my respects to him
A lovely rendition of Bohemian Rhapsody. That is a fantastic organ. Bert demonstrates that not only church or classical music can be played on a pipe organ. Simply wonderful.
Fabulous. You were obviously enjoying that - as were we. Many thanks.
WOW, just beautifully done. I had a feeling watching that he might be blind. That just makes it more impressive!
It won't get any better than this. I bet Farrokh Bulsara give a big smile in heaven when he watching this amazing man!
5:16 and on is so peaceful. reminds me of the country and being free and not having to worry about anything.
Standing ovation from me at home!
BRAVO!
This rendition helped me to appreciate exactly what is going on musically with that song.
Every city needs an Orgelpark.
A beautifully constructed piece of music which I'd like to hear concert organists tackle regularly!
I don't have words. This man has a lot of sensitivity.
And of course, the arrangement is excellent!!!
Congratulations!!!
How can everyone stay sit down like that in an amazing solo like that one?!
Giel van den Berg they are simply enjoying it.
Right? Im listening this on my headphones on a bus but I still have to mouth every word and I think my head nodding makes the driver think im about to have a seizure 🤣
@@monikakabickova6914😂😂😂 Like that yeah! 🤘🏼
Magnificent! I listened to this a year ago and commented that It was sheer enjoyment! I just listened again and this time it made me cry... Freddie wrote this fine classical music, and this gifted organist tapped into the soul of this great piece. It is was a very moving and brilliant performance.
Gregg Anderson I commented in 2013 or 2014, three or four years ago, when I was in eighth grade, I think. I still haven't found my comment after a couple hours of scrolling slowly, but I'm sure it's here :)
I agree, this is a wonderful performance.
What a talented man. It shows that blindness is no barrier to being a great musician. Magnificent.
It doesn't matter the style or instrumental expression; great music transcends. This is brilliant!
Definitely not a piece I would have ever thought of for a LARGE pipe organ. Loved it!!!!!
Bert is a magician. 👏🏻
This is an absolute masterpiece I'd live to see hin on a Tour
god bless this man! he does not let blindness limit his abilities and he seems to happy.
It's a capital G.god with a small g is meant for the fake gods
Wow that was excellent. Did you see that intricate footwork?
Paul TheSkeptic and he's blind!
You can't be mad. He's so happy. LOVE THIS.
the actual music is not the melody itself but more the expression of joy of the audience. I love how they enjoy the music. Such a pleasure to watch it. Our world should be only like this.
luticia I'm glad someone recognizes how much the audience is enchanted by the music. Everybody (not everybody) in this comment thread seems to think that smile means happy, frown means sad, quiet means dead, and spastic dancing means enjoying organ music.
Stunning! Schitterend! De registratie en het tempo geven precies de sfeer van Bohemian Rhapsody. Ik heb hier erg van genoten.
Je kan het 100 keer luisteren.. Het blijft geweldiggggg.Echt zo zo zo knap gedaan, complimenten!!!.Ook de beleving van Bert met het orgel is echt 1 groot feest!!!
je n'ai pas d'autre mot.............Monsieur BRAVO BRAVO BRAVO l'artiste !!!!! Freddy MERCURY de là haut vous applaudi :) MERCI à vous, Maestro Van den Brink.
Magnificent and for a blind organist. Wonderful...!
Go on Bert, blow the roof off!
AWESOME!!!! The best song off all history!!
Now there is someone who REALLY enjoys it! BRAVO,MAESTRO,BRAVO!!!!!
3 people having their hand full, on this little organ. Wonderfully done.
I cry, this is so good!!
Very enlightening to see that three people were required to operate this infernal device, and one had to be a tap dancer. Though I make light, it was an impressive performance.
I found this in middle school, six years ago it must be? I keep coming back to it :) I declared then that I would never grow tired of it, and boy howdy I'm not surprised I never did. Hope I never will.
01:31 pure freedom in his eyes.Great work!And the fact that he is blind makes it even more magnificent.
I couldn't work out why he had assistants at first but now I get it... Excellent.
I love music played on the organ , this has to be the best ever a masterpiece by Freddie , played as it should be with panache and the maestro interpreted with flair and Freddie would have loved this version , good one !
Most amazing thing I've ever stumbled across .
Excellent a beautiful piece of music.
Wat ben je toch muzikaal genie, Bert!! Bedankt.