In this day of pain, loss and suffering due to the corona virus pandemic, to be treated to this instance of beauty and transcendence has nearly brought me to tears. The human race is worth saving. Thank you, Gert, for demonstrating that.
Beautiful!!! Nothing is more exciting than watching you perform on the organ and how you make those keys sing at your fingertips. Thank you, Gert, keep your family close and safe.
Gert, what a beautiful refuge you create in this terrible time here on earth. May God truly Bless You, Marjolein and your beautiful child. ThankYou very much!
Thankyou Gert. What a wonderful way to end a Sunday evening in Texas. May God continue to bless you, your wife, and child. I pray you stay forever in God's grace and protection.
This pice of music was commissioned for the UK handing back Hong Kong to China. It was played at that ceremony by the pipes and drums of the British Army. Gert, you have managed to play a very "reedy" sound on the organ which echoes the original performance. So clever. Thank you.
Your music is a language that transcends words. As you play, I am reminded of Jesus' words in John 16:33. "These things I have spoken to you, that in ME you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world." As you have been, may you always remain a faithful steward of the unique gift that God has entrusted to you. Praying for you and your precious family, "Sis" Maria in NC, USA.
Thank you. This one of my favourites. It was played by one of my organists accompanied by a young member of the church on the violin on the occasion of my retirement seven years ago. Happy memories of a wonderful church. The Lord bless you and all your family.
Gert, I love this piece, you are a very talented young man, I love pipe organ music, I keep following all you play, it makes my day and I could listen to you non stop. I live in the United States from Utah, you have brightened my life up with your talent, thank you, you have a cute family, may god bless you always, I would love to see you in person someday, love Ross Toone
Thank you for drawing me near to God with this magnificent and transcendent music. I literally dropped to my knees with tears streaming down my face as I worshipped God!
Gosh maybe I shouldn’t say this but in about 70 years when it is time for you (like it always will be for everyone) to enter in God’s holy kingdom, you and other great organists who play like you, would have the « job » playing such lovely music for us all. Organ music like yours sounds so very heavenly Gert. I love looking at you playing on CZcams as well as listening to the Digital CDs I bought on your site. You have a wonderful gift.
My Scottish heart rejoices to hear you play one of my favourite tunes. I have only heard it played on the bagpipes before, but your improvisation is sensational. Could you please play thid during one of your live feeds? I am in heaven with this performance.
Thank you for this, Gert. It offers solace to those afflicted by the pandemic. It offers comfort to musicians who have been laid-off. It seems as if this instrument brings clarity and focus during this time. Thank you for your generosity. Peace and health to you and your loved ones.
In Our World of Troubles and concerns, for the Corna Virus, your Music is like a healing salve,and full of Hope. Thank you Gert for you"r Beautiful contribution.Stay Safe. RB
How wonderfully skilled and artistic you are Gert. Thanks for this beautiful music. May God bless and protect you and your lovely family.Happiness brought to us during this difficult time, thanks again.
Dear Gert , what an inspirational piece of music ! It brought tears to my eyes as most of us throughout this world are now in some sort of imposed isolation. Your music brought a light of hope and better days to come . I hope you Marjolein and Thomas and family remain healthy and safe from this contagious virus ! May God bless you and keep you safe ! Thank you from Australia
Despite advancing years and thinking nothing can bring tears to my eyes my constant search for new versions of this beautiful piece always brings me back to this rendition. Although amazing on the bagpipe there is something calming and moving about hearing it played on the king of instruments by what has to be one of the worlds masters. Gert brings out the best in these beasts - thank you - now where did I put those tissues.
Mooie. Film,en ,Compilatie . Een mooi Jong Gezin... en...Gert jij bent een.. Musicus ,, ,,met een ..Bijzondere Eigen ... Unieke !! Gave ..om Mensen ...te Ontroeren , en te Inspireren !! ,, Like a Bridge over Troubled Water.,, Stay,, Humble and ...Just Yourself. Rinse 🤝
Absolutly beautiful and refreshing... the world needs more music like this and thankfully you contribute by playing these uplifting pieces. Thank you!!
Geen enkel virus kan de vertolking en schoonheid van dit soort stukken wegnemen of uitwissen uit ieders geheugen. Wat mooi toch weer Gert. Dank je wel !!
Gert, thank you, all the way from far Western Australia! Especially during this dark time. It is always a joy to listen to you. Take Care and Keep Safe and God Bless your Family and you...
Love it - just love it! Thank you, Gert. I play the organ in a church in Uxbridge (England) once a fortnight - or, I used to, before you-know-what happened - and a lady asked if I would play that tune for her. I had never heard of it but, after I investigated further, I liked it a lot. Thank you for a splendid, and moving, rendition. ps. and that's a great key-change from F to F#!
Listened to your playing, more than once. Tears everytime. shared with friend in Scotland: she was touched as well, the music and the comments. Thank you, Gert. May all beings be free from suffering. (from Victoria, BC, Canada)
I really like your registration in this piece, I can almost hear the bagpipes normally associated with performances of this tune when played at Ieper in November 11th services. Prachtig gespeeld.
Ide Boogaard heeft van dat oude 1963 Kleuker orgel toch een bijzonder mooi instrument gebouwd, best wel een groot orgel, ook het gebouw heeft wat ik via deze opname hoor een mooie akoestiek. Laat je Gert op zo'n instrument dan lekker zijn gang gaan, komen er meestal wel leuke stukken uit voort, hij weet dat Highland sfeertje geweldig neer te zetten.
Gert's version of this from 2020 is my favorite. He is passionate to the point of ferocity and remains in perfect control. Stirs the Maxwell in my ancestry every time. March 17, 2023. From Chicago, U.S.A.
Elk moment dat ik naar jouw prachtige spel luister, beleef ik als een pareltje van het leven Gert. Prachtig, hartverwarmend en een genot om naar te luisteren!! Succes!!
Wundervoll Gert ! Ich liebe dieses Stück ! Wird ja normalerweise mit Backpipes / Dudelsack gespielt ! Der Herrgott beschütze Dich und Deine Lieben in dieser "grauen" Zeit !
God Bless you, your wife and child. Be Safe and healthy.
Thanks dear man for your gifts and artistry, especially now.
Hi Gert,
Absolutely wonderful ! Thank you.
⛪️🎹👏👌
In this day of pain, loss and suffering due to the corona virus pandemic, to be treated to this instance of beauty and transcendence has nearly brought me to tears. The human race is worth saving. Thank you, Gert, for demonstrating that.
Very nicely spoken, Mr. Tim E.
Amen!
Yes, Gert's playing makes me very emotional too. It's very good for your soul. 🙏🙂🌺
Beautiful!!! Nothing is more exciting than watching you perform on the organ and how you make those keys sing at your fingertips. Thank you, Gert, keep your family close and safe.
@@peterjohnson7710 Your comment was really unnecessary.
Gert, what a beautiful refuge you create in this terrible time here on earth. May God truly Bless You, Marjolein and your beautiful child. ThankYou very much!
Yes makes ones back strong. It is the first exposure for this old man to this melody. Thanks
Thankyou Gert. What a wonderful way to end a Sunday evening in Texas. May God continue to bless you, your wife, and child. I pray you stay forever in God's grace and protection.
This pice of music was commissioned for the UK handing back Hong Kong to China. It was played at that ceremony by the pipes and drums of the British Army. Gert, you have managed to play a very "reedy" sound on the organ which echoes the original performance. So clever. Thank you.
Thank God for such a talent and such beautiful music.
Your music is a language that transcends words. As you play, I am reminded of Jesus' words in John 16:33. "These things I have spoken to you, that in ME you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world." As you have been, may you always remain a faithful steward of the unique gift that God has entrusted to you. Praying for you and your precious family, "Sis" Maria in NC, USA.
Thanks for this celestial music....many greetings from the earthquake-stricken city Zagreb, Croatia
PRAGTIG!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MISS my dad who played the organ so beautifully!
Thank you. This one of my favourites. It was played by one of my organists accompanied by a young member of the church on the violin on the occasion of my retirement seven years ago. Happy memories of a wonderful church. The Lord bless you and all your family.
Gert you are doing an excellent job playing us all your beautiful music during these difficult times. Thank you so much. Stay safe and healthy.
Always amazes me the hand and feet Co ordination - a lovely piece played well and easy on the ears 👍🇮🇱
Eine wunderschöne Interpretation !! Ich höre Ihnen immer gerne zu ! Vielen Dank für Ihre Einspielungen !
Gert, I love this piece, you are a very talented young man, I love pipe organ music, I keep following all you play, it makes my day and I could listen to you non stop. I live in the United States from Utah, you have brightened my life up with your talent, thank you, you have a cute family, may god bless you always, I would love to see you in person someday, love Ross Toone
Wonderful Song ! I love this piece! Usually played with backpipes !
The Lord protect you and your loved ones in this "gray" time !
Just amazing Gert. Thank you
What a wonderful arrangement this is my favourite. I love this piece being Scottish. May God bless you and your family
Again, I thank you Gert. God bless you and your Family!!
Wunderschönes Orgelspiel. Vielen Dank, mein Abend ist gerettet.
Gert van hoef this is such a beautiful version of highland cathedral the best version I ve heard on the organ .such great talent thank you .
What a marvelous organ! A modern build of a traditional organ. The music and the performance speaks for themselves -- all comes together!
Thank you for drawing me near to God with this magnificent and transcendent music. I literally dropped to my knees with tears streaming down my face as I worshipped God!
This is so beautiful. I could listen to it all day long. You are so talented, Gert. Thank you for sharing this.
Hier wordt je stil van zo mooi gespeeld bedankt
Gosh maybe I shouldn’t say this but in about 70 years when it is time for you (like it always will be for everyone) to enter in God’s holy kingdom, you and other great organists who play like you, would have the « job » playing such lovely music for us all. Organ music like yours sounds so very heavenly Gert. I love looking at you playing on CZcams as well as listening to the Digital CDs I bought on your site. You have a wonderful gift.
My Scottish heart rejoices to hear you play one of my favourite tunes. I have only heard it played on the bagpipes before, but your improvisation is sensational. Could you please play thid during one of your live feeds? I am in heaven with this performance.
What is it’s Scottish name?
@@chenworth1 Something like Cathair-eaglais na Gàidhealtachd (Scottish Gaelic) ?
@@chenworth1 Highland Cathedral
It was actually written by two Germans for a Highlands games held in Germany in 1982. Look it up.
@@chenworth1 Highland Cathedral
Magnifique ! On ne se lasse pas de l'écouter !!!👍
Thank You for being with us in these difficult times!
Excellent organ sounds and your playing is beautiful. Thank You
Thank you for this, Gert. It offers solace to those afflicted by the pandemic. It offers comfort to musicians who have been laid-off. It seems as if this instrument brings clarity and focus during this time. Thank you for your generosity. Peace and health to you and your loved ones.
In Our World of Troubles and concerns, for the Corna Virus, your Music is like a healing salve,and full of Hope. Thank you Gert for you"r Beautiful contribution.Stay Safe. RB
That was a great performance and great music, too!
Erg mooi! Klinkt zo machtig. Geen woorden voor.
Wat heeft God u rijk gezegend met gaven om zulke prachtige muziek zo te kunnen vertolken, Soli Deo Gloria. Frans de Lijster.
What a rousing rendition! Loved your harmonizations, modulations, and registrations!
How wonderfully skilled and artistic you are Gert. Thanks for this beautiful music. May God bless and protect you and your lovely family.Happiness brought to us during this difficult time, thanks again.
What a great piece! I would love it so much, hearing this live!
Very nice. Stay healthy and happy!
Dear Gert , what an inspirational piece of music ! It brought tears to my eyes as most of us throughout this world are now in some sort of imposed isolation. Your music brought a light of hope and better days to come . I hope you Marjolein and Thomas and family remain healthy and safe from this contagious virus ! May God bless you and keep you safe ! Thank you from Australia
Yes!! So beautiful!!! God bless you and your family!
Despite advancing years and thinking nothing can bring tears to my eyes my constant search for new versions of this beautiful piece always brings me back to this rendition. Although amazing on the bagpipe there is something calming and moving about hearing it played on the king of instruments by what has to be one of the worlds masters. Gert brings out the best in these beasts - thank you - now where did I put those tissues.
Heavenly !! Powerful & Graceful ...
Gorgeous registrations!
beautifully played and played with such power. AAAA ma zing
Mooie. Film,en ,Compilatie . Een mooi Jong Gezin... en...Gert jij bent een.. Musicus ,, ,,met een ..Bijzondere Eigen ... Unieke !! Gave ..om Mensen ...te Ontroeren , en te Inspireren !! ,, Like a Bridge over Troubled Water.,, Stay,, Humble and ...Just Yourself. Rinse 🤝
Thank you for the selection. It again is beautifully played Gert.
Een van mijn favorieten, geweldig Gert wat een geweldige performance, dank je wel
Gert, what a beautifully played piece of music.
So beautiful! Great registrations! You are such a blessing! Thanks for sharing your music with the world!
Absolutly beautiful and refreshing... the world needs more music like this and thankfully you contribute by playing these uplifting pieces. Thank you!!
Geen enkel virus kan de vertolking en schoonheid van dit soort stukken wegnemen of uitwissen uit ieders geheugen. Wat mooi toch weer Gert. Dank je wel !!
Rather a sad & longing tune ,but a favourite of mine ,beautifully played (if we can’t have bagpipes!)Thank you from Lindsay,Ontario!
Gert, thank you, all the way from far Western Australia! Especially during this dark time.
It is always a joy to listen to you.
Take Care and Keep Safe and God Bless your Family and you...
Love it - just love it! Thank you, Gert. I play the organ in a church in Uxbridge (England) once a fortnight - or, I used to, before you-know-what happened - and a lady asked if I would play that tune for her. I had never heard of it but, after I investigated further, I liked it a lot. Thank you for a splendid, and moving, rendition.
ps. and that's a great key-change from F to F#!
Der Organist Gert van Hoef ist ein Naturtalent. Es ist ein Genuss ihm zuzuhören!!
George MacCulloch.
My family cam from the Highlands to America in 1851. Thank you. I have enjoyed your talent so much. Bravo!
Sehr sehr schön.......!
Beautiful arrangement- Please stay well!
Such beautiful music. Well done 👍🏼. 😘
SO BEAUTIFUL, God Bless you and your family, be safe during this trying time - and always.
Beautiful.I enjoy your music very much, Gert. Greetings from Niagara Falls, Canada!😊
Wat mooi het nummer van mijn vader die op jongstleden is overleden lievenlings nummer
Thank you Gert for this wonderful improvisation. You bring peace and hope to everyone ❤️
Brillant !! Merci Gert.
How beautiful! Thank you Gert!
Listened to your playing, more than once. Tears everytime. shared with friend in Scotland: she was touched as well, the music and the comments. Thank you, Gert. May all beings be free from suffering. (from Victoria, BC, Canada)
Well done Mr. van Hoef. God bless you and stay safe.
this is the best of gert van hoef improvisations calling to my mind the himn os liberty of South Africa.
Stunning multitasking ❤
A simple tune made so magnificent with wonderful harmonies. Well done
It is beautifully played,
I always enjoy listening to you!
Thank you, God Bless you and your family
Beautiful! This was also the anthem of the Royal Hong Kong Police and was played at the handover ceremony of Hong Kong back to the Chinese in 1997.
I really like your registration in this piece, I can almost hear the bagpipes normally associated with performances of this tune when played at Ieper in November 11th services. Prachtig gespeeld.
I'd like to play this with my pipes with Gert 😀
Best I I have ever heard this piece played on an organ - thanks for sharing 🇬🇧
Ide Boogaard heeft van dat oude 1963 Kleuker orgel toch een bijzonder mooi instrument gebouwd, best wel een groot orgel, ook het gebouw heeft wat ik via deze opname hoor een mooie akoestiek.
Laat je Gert op zo'n instrument dan lekker zijn gang gaan, komen er meestal wel leuke stukken uit voort, hij weet dat Highland sfeertje geweldig neer te zetten.
Gert, that was the most beautiful execution of that tune on the pipe organ that I have ever heard .
Most beautiful. I could listen to this all night long.
It is a serious thing to play the organ but when you smile it brightens the room for sure. Best wishes from Scotland
Just listened to this again. Such a joy. Thank you.
One of my favorites. Thanks!
Wow. This is great. Thank You so much for sharing your talent with us. I love listening to you play.
Gert's version of this from 2020 is my favorite. He is passionate to the point of ferocity and remains in perfect control. Stirs the Maxwell in my ancestry every time. March 17, 2023. From Chicago, U.S.A.
We have a lock down period in South Africa, and being able to listen to all these beautiful pieces makes it so much easier. Dank je well Gert!
Erg mooi stuk muziek Gert.
Dank je wel.
Bravo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Danke, Ihre Virtuosität gibt mir Kraft und Hoffnung, mögen Sie und Ihre Lieben diese Zeit gut durchstehen. ALLES Gute!
I love listening to you parlaying. It’s so uplifting. Thank you so much.
Thanks Gert, Good luck!
Elk moment dat ik naar jouw prachtige spel luister, beleef ik als een pareltje van het leven Gert.
Prachtig, hartverwarmend en een genot om naar te luisteren!! Succes!!
Wundervoll Gert ! Ich liebe dieses Stück ! Wird ja normalerweise mit Backpipes / Dudelsack gespielt !
Der Herrgott beschütze Dich und Deine Lieben in dieser "grauen" Zeit !
Wonderful, thank you!
Lovely. Thank you
Great improvisation, and performance. Lots of inspiration you give us. Stay safe Mr. gert! Bravo
Schönes Legatospiel und interessante Registrierung. Chapeau
Danke. Thank you.
Thank you for playing that organ at sutch mad and dark times.
Lucky and healthy days for you and your family. 🙏🕊🍀🌠🕯
A delight to the 💓. May our God bless and keep you