Playing the Organ at one of England’s PRETTIEST VILLAGES

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  • @ianpeddle6818
    @ianpeddle6818 Před 5 měsíci +195

    Thank you Ben I asked you to do our church and you did. I cannot thank you enough it’s a very important and much loved building cared for entirely but the village. Your bringing it to life with your playing and that walk across the fields made me so proud to call this village home. Truly a place to spend your life in. I’ve been advertising you throughout the village recently. Once again my gratitude 🙏🙏

    • @arnicepernice8656
      @arnicepernice8656 Před 5 měsíci +10

      Thank you for the suggestion. Perfect.

    • @jeanlilley3139
      @jeanlilley3139 Před 5 měsíci +17

      I am across the pond, but I certainly enjoy the delightful way you present the villages, churches, stories, organs, and music. You are a blessed old soul, and I'm complimenting you, in a young man's body. Thanks!

    • @michaelpatterson5811
      @michaelpatterson5811 Před 5 měsíci +7

      Well done, Ian - there is such a huge choice facing Ben across the rivers & downs of Wiltshire! Michael x

    • @mafakefoot
      @mafakefoot Před 5 měsíci +8

      My Sunday afternoonI again sought you and was graced by this most lovely addition edition to feed my soul. Thank you.
      I love you, Ben.

    • @noelbolingbroke-kent3009
      @noelbolingbroke-kent3009 Před 5 měsíci +11

      In case my first reply didn't get through, I hope your village will give Ben's channel a very good donation. Ben is exceptionally good at what he does and he has given Bowerchalke Church worldwide publicity. Time for a village whip-round!

  • @OlaOlowo
    @OlaOlowo Před 5 měsíci +29

    Ben Maton - The Poetic Salisbury Organist

  • @albionmyl7735
    @albionmyl7735 Před 5 měsíci +7

    I am German and a great admirer of England especially of the countryside and the old english churches who were Saxon before the Norman's came..... thank you very much for your impressions of this old church... and your wonderful organ music... Every time when I listening to "I vow to thee my country" it reminds me on this terrible wars and the great sacrifices english soldiers have done for their country... I am very sorry that Germans fought against their own family their own english cousins.... sorry for all that harm.... 😢for all the evil things caused by Germans...
    May England will have a prosper future comfort and the protection of our lord Jesus Christ... ❤🌹🙏🇩🇪

  • @noelbolingbroke-kent3009
    @noelbolingbroke-kent3009 Před 5 měsíci +56

    All things bright and beautiful, all creatures great and small. Fantastic to hear Mrs Alexander’s famous hymn played at Bowerchalke. Mendelssohn and Prince Albert played the organ together, maybe music from Elijah? These enchanting road trips have made Ben Maton one of the best-known young organists of his generation. Bravo Ben!

    • @garywait3231
      @garywait3231 Před 5 měsíci +2

      Yes, the Mendelssohn piece is an excerpt from Elijah. I have sung and conducted it numerous times.

  • @virginiaoflaherty2983
    @virginiaoflaherty2983 Před 5 měsíci +62

    I vow to thee my country - always gives me chills and tears. Thank you for focusing the camera in the plaque bearing the names of the villagers who died in WW1. Gave me time to read their names. It is important to not ignore or forget the sacrifices these men made, and the lasses to their communities. . And the next cut, the Crucifixion of Christ was just perfect. You really are an artist in many ways.

    • @pamelafrancis4476
      @pamelafrancis4476 Před 5 měsíci +2

      There is a theory that Jesus came to Glastonbury (see Mr Mythos).

    • @willmears1111
      @willmears1111 Před 5 měsíci +3

      Likewise, as a Veteran, I read the names and regiments of those fallen heroes. RIP

    • @MarkThomas820
      @MarkThomas820 Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@pamelafrancis4476 Apparently by Joseph of Arimathea, in whose tomb Jesus' body was laid.Joseph was a trader and, in his youth, it is said Jesus (the boy) went along for a ride. Also, it is said, a spear of one of the spears of a solder involved in the crucifixion (prob, the spear used to pierce His side was put in the ground and it sprouted. The tree close to Glastonbury Abbey is a cutting from the original tree. I like to think Jesus did Walk upon England's mountains green: And was the holy Lamb of God, on England's pleasant pastures seen...Yep I'm sure of it....

    • @albionmyl7735
      @albionmyl7735 Před 5 měsíci

      With respect and honour to your fallen soldiers.... from Germany.... 🙏You shall remember them with pride they protected you against the Nazis...... they are the fundamental roots of the freedom of your wonderful country England..... and I am ashamed that Saxons and Anglo-Saxons had this war of brothers😔

    • @eighty_more_or_less
      @eighty_more_or_less Před 22 dny

      Gustav Holst - The Planets - 'Jupiter'

  • @michaelpatterson5811
    @michaelpatterson5811 Před 5 měsíci +42

    Got it! The Open Diapason! - thanks, Ben, as always - another perfect presentation of another Chalke Valley village church. If I may offer my usual local input for your overseas viewers: the expression 'As different as chalk & cheese' originates here in Wiltshire. It's a large English county, and in the Chalke Valley sheep predominated historically, and the wool trade made many of the locals very rich. Sheep farming was perfect for the 'water meadows' in the many valleys that radiate out from Salisbury: they could be flooded under control in winter, to protect the grass from frost - and the sheep had rich feeding in the very early Spring. But up in the north of the county, it was cattle country. Their milk made cheese. Hence the expression which highlighted the difference between one Wiltshire farmer and another 'Chalk(e) [ie. lamb] and Cheese [ie. cows]'. Best wishes, Ben, Michael xx 😏

    • @leecarlson9713
      @leecarlson9713 Před 5 měsíci +2

      I have heard that expression all my life, but never knew the origin. Thanks, from Texas, USA.

    • @areareare9953
      @areareare9953 Před 5 měsíci +2

      And now I know how to spell it.

  • @thomasking9221
    @thomasking9221 Před 5 měsíci +21

    I’m in the USA and I thoroughly enjoy watching you travel the English countryside and listening to you play the village organs.

  • @dryflyman7121
    @dryflyman7121 Před 5 měsíci +12

    Three things in my life I can’t live without: the sound of beautiful organ music in an English country church; the sound of church bells ringing and the sound of water gently flowing in an English stream. Thank you Ben, I really enjoyed this.

  • @2Hearts3
    @2Hearts3 Před 5 měsíci +76

    England-- ancient, green, timeless, lovely. Your videos are like an escape from today... and yet filmed today. Your talent is remarkable. Enjoying your channel very much-- photography, commentary, scenery, history, music. It is clear you love your beautiful country.

    • @leecarlson9713
      @leecarlson9713 Před 5 měsíci +7

      And many of us in other countries love all of that, too. I am in Brownsville, Texas, USA, but my roots go back to the British Isles.

    • @HouseWinchester1874
      @HouseWinchester1874 Před 5 měsíci

      Enjoy it while it lasts before the welfare seekers come and destroy it..

  • @jimprice1959
    @jimprice1959 Před 5 měsíci +20

    My wife and I are Episcopalians and she was a church organist for years. Thank you for giving us a look into our church history. Living in Northern California we enjoy seeing the churches and countryside of England. The love and care that the church members have expressed over the years to take care of these churches is very moving. Now it's off to Paypal.

    • @califdad4
      @califdad4 Před 5 měsíci +1

      I'm also in the diocese of Northern California. Near Sacramento

    • @jimprice1959
      @jimprice1959 Před 5 měsíci

      We attend St. John's Episcopal Church in Roseville.@@califdad4

  • @tomfurgas2844
    @tomfurgas2844 Před 5 měsíci +23

    These videos are a fine relief from the madness of today's world. And I also like watching them because Ben is quite a handsome bloke!

  • @excession3076
    @excession3076 Před 5 měsíci +13

    When Ben said there was a grave of a famous author in the churchyard, I was thinking it might be of Terry Pratchett (Discworld books), who lived and died at Broad Chalke, the next village.
    TP was very well known in the area and Salisbury, going around in his black hat.
    His series of children's books about Tiffany Aching are all based on this area and you can see "the Chalk" rising up behind the church.

  • @neddoucet7779
    @neddoucet7779 Před 5 měsíci +27

    I have no words to adequately express how much your channel means to me. I am now too old to ever return to England,, but your sharing of your travels throughout the Salisbury Plain, along with your sensitive playing more than compensates for that loss. Gratefully yours from the beautiful Hudson Valley.

    • @HouseWinchester1874
      @HouseWinchester1874 Před 5 měsíci

      Unfortunately, many parts of England have been destroyed by the welfare seekers.

  • @Kimberlaina
    @Kimberlaina Před 5 měsíci +11

    The last time I was in England I visited my grandfather's cousin, who was like an aunt to me. It was a beautiful summer day and she really wanted me to go on a walk with her to go see their village church in Backwell, outside Bristol. I remember her telling me all the history of the building and showing me the pillar that remained from Norman times. Her health was very poor and we both knew it was the last time I would see her, and sure enough she passed away shortly after my visit. Every time I watch one of these videos I remember that afternoon

  • @keving331
    @keving331 Před 5 měsíci +27

    Your videos are much more enjoyable and fulfilling to watch on a Sunday than the BBC’s nauseating happy-clappy woke-fest of “Songs of Praise” 👍 👍 👍.

  • @paiuteson
    @paiuteson Před 5 měsíci +48

    Thank you for sharing your passion of historical churches and the lovely countryside and of course the love for 🎵🎶 and beautifully decorated organs

  • @susankurpeski9704
    @susankurpeski9704 Před 5 měsíci +54

    Beautiful Church, wonderful music and presentation. I enjoy your videos immensely. Thank you Ben.

    • @alistairgill5538
      @alistairgill5538 Před 5 měsíci +4

      I'm sitting in a pizzeria waiting for a lasagne to take away. When I get home I'll watch the video and subscribe. Promise. (An Englishman away from home). Edit: made a donation. I do so enjoy this channel.

    • @RobertShaw-fl3os
      @RobertShaw-fl3os Před 5 měsíci +1

      Cherio ! To You old Chap ! 😊 You are so talented Ben

  • @suzanneschmitt7560
    @suzanneschmitt7560 Před 5 měsíci +28

    Once again your talented playing of and respect for these ancient church organs strikes our heartstrings. Thank you so much for bringing this beautiful worshipful music into our homes in the Midwest USA.

  • @baxtercol
    @baxtercol Před 5 měsíci +22

    Someone I love very much died within hours of my listening to this. You captured something of what I imagine to be the beauty of our Eternal Home in this video. Thank you and a special thank you to the Trinity we honor for reminding us of God's everlasting love. You have helped me to rest in the Lord. Bless you and your work always and all of your viewers whom you touch so deeply.

    • @marilynbridges8697
      @marilynbridges8697 Před 5 měsíci +3

      So sorry for your loss. May God give you His peace.

    • @baxtercol
      @baxtercol Před 5 měsíci +2

      @@marilynbridges8697 thank you so very much for taking the time to write. It means the world to me. The person who died was my second mom and biological mom to my very best friend. Both of us have cerebral palsy and we have almost 35 years of helping each other to meet the challenges life throws at us. My friend's mom was our cheering section and my best friend's last blood relative. I know I probably shouldn't write that much but I really want you to know how and why your reaching out means so much to me and to my friend. If there were more people in the world like you, it would definitely be a much better place. Thank you from the bottom of my heart and God bless you.

    • @albionmyl7735
      @albionmyl7735 Před 5 měsíci +2

      RIP from Germany to you.... May he/she has eternal life in heaven.. 🌹🙏

    • @kesmarn
      @kesmarn Před 3 měsíci +2

      God be with you.

    • @baxtercol
      @baxtercol Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@kesmarn thank you so very much. I wish you a joyous and blessed Easter season.

  • @elizabethhonaker4855
    @elizabethhonaker4855 Před 5 měsíci +19

    It has been decades since my husband's job took us to the U.K., where my daughter was born, and my son fell in love with Cambridge (we returned to the U.S. in 1988), and yet your playing makes my memories fresh and vibrant! I am a piano player, and never mastered the "queen of instruments," but I learn something new every time I enjoy one of your videos. PLEASE keep playing! It is truly my PRIVILEGE to send you a small donation!

  • @micheleshave323
    @micheleshave323 Před 5 měsíci +52

    The BBC needs to hire you. You would make a great presenter 😊

    • @2Hearts3
      @2Hearts3 Před 5 měsíci +11

      Absolutely! I made this suggestion, too, a few videos ago; agree completely. BBC, are you listening? Here's your next big successful series 🏆👏😃

    • @arnicepernice8656
      @arnicepernice8656 Před 5 měsíci +31

      Sadly they would ruin his authenticity.

    • @lizwilliams14
      @lizwilliams14 Před 5 měsíci +2

      @@2Hearts3the BBC should be gone. Along with the CBC. Ben doesn’t need government propaganda.

    • @jf7243
      @jf7243 Před 5 měsíci +17

      How to ruin a young man’s independence.

    • @virginiaoflaherty2983
      @virginiaoflaherty2983 Před 5 měsíci +15

      No they would make a huge mess. Better to do your own thing.

  • @kenweber2162
    @kenweber2162 Před 5 měsíci +20

    Beautifully done! The world could use more of this.

  • @brettwalker8656
    @brettwalker8656 Před 5 měsíci +5

    “I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought, and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.” ~ Gilbert Keith Chesterton
    “A pleasure is not full grown until it is remembered.” ~ C.S. Lewis
    Thank you for fostering gratitude in our remembrances...

  • @margidaly6874
    @margidaly6874 Před 5 měsíci +5

    O what joy you bring through the hymns such nostalgia for times when the world was more peaceful and simple. My heart breaks for the children of today who it seem they will never know this. Tablets in all forms rule them now. Tragic. Thank you for bringing peace and joy to those of us who follow you. Blessings from Cape Town South Africa

  • @margotbryan1554
    @margotbryan1554 Před 5 měsíci +3

    I’ll never be able to visit the wonderful villages you travel and hear the organs in person. Along with this small contribution I send my thanks to you for all you do to allow me to experience the lovely sights and sounds.

  • @hectormorales5715
    @hectormorales5715 Před 5 měsíci +16

    Hey Ben, Here in New Mexico. Astounding blend of your reverent,poetic voice together with the glorious green landscape and topped off with that nostalgic music. Awesome! As we go to ruin its a much appreciated reminder of our roots.

  • @user-qc5ui3fh6u
    @user-qc5ui3fh6u Před 5 měsíci +5

    Please hurry and keep on playing Ben...we truly anticipate the posting of your every video. Each makes quite a musical gem! In days of apparent prosperity and advances, yet filled with uncertainty, wars, hidden perils, dehumanizing trends and vices, your music is both spiritually inspiring and refreshing for the soul.

  • @michaelbruchas6663
    @michaelbruchas6663 Před 5 měsíci +3

    I keep wishing for locals to enter one of these quiet village chapels while you are playing - summoned by the sound of the organ being beautifully played again. ❤❤❤

  • @kittyfruitloop8264
    @kittyfruitloop8264 Před 5 měsíci +7

    Wow, im so blessed by what you do! I am an American guild of organists member (Chattanooga TN chapter) and have been playing the organ for four years now. I moved around in the states and even lived in Canada. I grew up with great organ music as a girl but when i married and moved to the South as they say, I lost connection with the organ... To sum up, eventually, after going to a church without organ for nearly two decades, I realized missed organ music like i hadn't been home in 20yrs, so i was determined to learn how to play one. Im now playing for a conservative Lutheran Church. I knew a thousand hymns before, (i was raised Dutch Calvinist, thats my heritage)) but im now learning hymn tunes much closer to the reformation plus the modes and playing canticles. I also lived in South Dakota, (northern prairie) and i loved driving the remote countryside and finding all these old borderline ghost town churches. Id explore them and "tootle around" (Southern expression) on the piano but didn't think i would ever play the organ. Anyway, One day, i want to go visit the UK, where my husband originates and the Netherlands where my family both sides originates. No building here where i live is over 200 yrs old. Maybe one day the Lord will allow my family to visit!

  • @seanlatimer5871
    @seanlatimer5871 Před 5 měsíci +6

    Your love and respect for these churches and their instruments is humbling and overwhelming. True love ❤

  • @jf7243
    @jf7243 Před 5 měsíci +23

    Thank you Ben. What a joy when your videos drop. Placing clips of your village scenes whilst playing classic hymns and anthems is beautiful; the rustic wooden village cricket pavilion is one such which warmed my heart. Bless you and your work!

  • @saltburner2
    @saltburner2 Před 5 měsíci +9

    Those Yew trees could be a thousand years old. I grew up in the parish of Chilcomb, near Winchester. The tiny Saxon church, built a few years before the Norman Conquest, has a churchyard in which my parents, paternal grandparents, an aunt and two cousins are buried. Midnight Mass there on Christmas Eve. by candlelight, was always magical. There were two ancient Yew trees in the Churchyard which these reminded me of.

  • @sailorjohnboy2325
    @sailorjohnboy2325 Před 5 měsíci +5

    Ben I enjoy your videos and I thought I'd buy you a cuppa. I'm from Florida and we drink our tea sweetened and iced so I don't really know what cuppa means. Anyway, google says afternoon tea at the Red Lion Hotel is £18.95 so I've paypalled it to you. Bon Appétit from Florida!

  • @wcook5109
    @wcook5109 Před 5 měsíci +34

    Thank you so much for sharing your adoration for these old churches and their organs. I’m afraid that so many country side churches have been and will be forgotten to time to larger and fancier churches. The history you share and the details of the buildings and organs are so interesting and appreciated. As you move through life establishing your legacy, remember your heritage - those who came before and left a mark for us to enjoy. From South Carolina, USA, much love and thanks! ❤

  • @francismcdonnell753
    @francismcdonnell753 Před 5 měsíci +2

    I tune in to see the little village churches with their organs that you play majestically. Plus, you are quiet easy on the eye.

  • @alankovacs7636
    @alankovacs7636 Před 5 měsíci +3

    I love to hear you say...."Now I'm going to do what I do BEST" You are such a gifted tour guide and Fabulous Organist! You are a developing LEGEND my friend! Godspeed and thanks

  • @cloviarice1593
    @cloviarice1593 Před 5 měsíci +15

    Just what I needed to go w/this very snowy day in TX, USA.
    Wanted to let u know how very much I appreciate ur videos of the beautiful country side, the wonderful churches, and the amazing old organs that help u make music that is a comfort to my heart and soul!!! THANK YOU, and God Bless and Keep you.
    A grateful Texan, Clovia

  • @jamesallison4875
    @jamesallison4875 Před 5 měsíci +16

    I love the atmosphere of these eccentric old organs. Your editing is very sensitive and captures these wonderful places perfectly. Thank you.

  • @carolynnilsen9270
    @carolynnilsen9270 Před 3 měsíci +2

    I agree Ben - this is England to me too! Living overseas for a period I often thought of country churches nestling in quiet villages with towers and steeples visible across the fields. A sight that will always say England to me.

  • @clarencehershberger2058
    @clarencehershberger2058 Před 5 měsíci +9

    Thank you, All Things Bright and Beautiful was very beautiful!

  • @argentinagalos6205
    @argentinagalos6205 Před 5 měsíci +8

    Thank you Ben for your passion for churches ,for music ,but above all,for paying homage and reverance to those whose scrifice for their country you never forget to mention .I am deeply touched and grateful to know that young people like you exist.It means that not everything is lost !❤🙏May God help you !

  • @anner0730
    @anner0730 Před 5 měsíci +3

    I can’t tell you how much I enjoy these videos and look forward to seeing them every week! ❤

  • @zonabrown9241
    @zonabrown9241 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Great old hymn all things bright & beautiful also I vow to thee mt country ❤❤❤

  • @trainsupporter9088
    @trainsupporter9088 Před 5 měsíci +5

    This world is a better place because of you ben. This video is lovely - the scenery, the music and all else. I will always be grateful for YT recommending your channel to me. Thank you and Godspeed.

  • @MrMaxsPapa
    @MrMaxsPapa Před 5 měsíci +4

    Thumbs up Ben from an old church organist. Love your playing old hymns which immediately take me back to the old days when I played church organ for extra $ while in college. You are a great organist and I wish I played 1/2 as well as you do.

  • @zappedguy
    @zappedguy Před 5 měsíci +3

    I recently discovered your channel. I have always been fascinated by organs of all types, but especially pipe organs. In the early 1950s, as a young child, I saw my first reed organ and was intrigued by its remarkable sound and how it operated by pumping air with your feet. I didn't see nor hear a pipe organ until the early 1960s, which thrilled me as I not only heard the power but also felt the vibration of the mighty pipes as the music resonated through my soul. I live in the US in the Arizona desert and just a few years ago, I managed to visit your beautiful lush green country. I wish I could have stayed longer! I am really enjoying touring with you , seeing the beautiful peaceful scenery, the very old churches and ancient organs. I can feel your enthusiasm as you explore those ancient churches and instruments and your love of each organ and its unique sounds and the music you manage to bring out of it. I wish I could be there in person with you on your journey.!

  • @salisbury1944
    @salisbury1944 Před 5 měsíci +2

    My brother, a Cathedral Chorister, went to Bishop's Wordsworth - 'Scruff' Golding was one of his teachers...

  • @MagicaLucem
    @MagicaLucem Před 5 měsíci +15

    Thank you so very much.
    Your programme is an unmissable treat especially in this somber dank February.
    Thank you profoundly for bringing to me the beauty and calm of our ancient countryside and intimate churches.
    The bliss and delight of your your music warms the heart of this old man who can no longer travel even to take evensong.
    Bless you
    ML

  • @HobbyOrganist
    @HobbyOrganist Před 5 měsíci +9

    Modern organ builders go to extremes to make the wind and blower sound vanish, it's a wind instrument, the sounds don't bother me at all. My company makes swell boxes out of THREE layers of MDF, and the wood windlines and reservoirs have accoustic board inside, and even the quietest smoothest blower- made by Laukhuff that you cant hear 6 feet away goes into a box made of two thick layers of MDF plus 3/4" thick accoustic board!

  • @SouthernSpotting34050
    @SouthernSpotting34050 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I am a bell ringer and broad chalke is a beautiful church with a lovely set of bells.

  • @richardholappajr.6184
    @richardholappajr.6184 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Yes...the English countryside, architecture, churches and music is why we look forward to each new episode. Interesting information regarding William Golding. My wife and I, as many high school students in the US, read "Lord of the Flies". Thank you, Ben! Cheers!

  • @andrewstrathdee1469
    @andrewstrathdee1469 Před 5 měsíci +11

    Another sensitive display of a delightful village church and its organ, with some truly appropriate music. Thank you, Ben - you are making my Sunday Evenings and giving me some childhood and teen memories of a small Parish church, choir and organ, (and bells!")

  • @Tunneldreamer
    @Tunneldreamer Před 5 měsíci +4

    Thank you Ben. You play so beautifully that I am once again moved to tears.
    Martin South Wales.

  • @iap-ug3oy
    @iap-ug3oy Před 5 měsíci +3

    Thank you Ben that was lovely ….England as it should be …..but sadly it is fading fast by none English people who do not appreciate our culture….

  • @yogiperogy
    @yogiperogy Před 5 měsíci +3

    Hey Ben…the extent to which you research local history in general and the history of the churches and their organs really add to viewers’ experience. Thank you for your diligence and devotion to the tasks you undertake! - Gord, Winnipeg Canada

  • @ilonamollema6467
    @ilonamollema6467 Před 5 měsíci +15

    Thank you for showing us these beautiful organs.
    I know it takes a lot of time and effort to film and edit these videos, so I appreciate your work tremendously!❤

  • @2Hearts3
    @2Hearts3 Před 5 měsíci +4

    Hello, Ben-- Could you visit St Patrick's in Maynooth, Co Kildare, Ireland sometime? I was a music student there many years ago in 1977 (one of its early coeds). The great organ of St Patrick's was being rebuilt then, so i didn't hear it while there. Would love to hear you play it today. I know your focus is England; perhaps you'd consider including Ireland in your travels. (and if BBC isn't paying attention, it's a good bet RTE will!) Thank you.

  • @user-dl6fn5gq8j
    @user-dl6fn5gq8j Před 5 měsíci +11

    I am not from an England village but from sunny South afrika, and i enjoy your program very much.
    Thank you.

  • @jonrutherford6852
    @jonrutherford6852 Před 5 měsíci +4

    Thanks for another beautifully documented visit to a treasure of the English countryside. And for helping preserve a sense of history and worth for those lucky enough to see these videos.

  • @timothyj1966
    @timothyj1966 Před 5 měsíci +4

    Your'e Vlogs are better with each Week! We learn so much through your Travels...Canada here... and this is a real treat in seeing the English Country Side. Keep up the Excellent Work!🇬🇧👑🇨🇦🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶

  • @cherylh1159
    @cherylh1159 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Another lovely walk with Ben. I so enjoy these excursions and learn so much. This time, when in doubt, Open Diapason! Thank you Ben and God Bless.

  • @bevshaw3218
    @bevshaw3218 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Reminders of home... to see the beautiful countryside and churches and to hear you play of course. From BC, Canada

  • @davef.2329
    @davef.2329 Před 5 měsíci +9

    Another fascinating, captivating presentation. Your interest and passion for exploring history, heritage, and preservation of same are most admirable. Thank you.

  • @pulp7theman
    @pulp7theman Před 4 měsíci +2

    I donated $20.00 from the USA--Keep up the Great Work

  • @paulscott4932
    @paulscott4932 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Again, I must compliment you on your videos. You have a gift for presenting these lovely locales, churches and fascinating organs. Thank you for sharing that gift through video.

  • @Tedmader-fp3vb
    @Tedmader-fp3vb Před 5 měsíci +2

    Dear Ben, your entire presentation warms my heart. I spent Christmas Eve alone and came across your videos and they added so much to the evening.

  • @apierrechartrand2359
    @apierrechartrand2359 Před 5 měsíci +4

    Ben, thanks again for a lovely moment in your company and leading us in the dicovery of rural England from Canada...

  • @bobbyhendley3084
    @bobbyhendley3084 Před 5 měsíci +7

    No doubt some of the congregants also make huffing and hissing sounds as they sing the hymns, so everything matches. And it’s real. And a very human gift to God, on the part of the congregants, choir, organist, and organ builder. Give me reality over artificially dry dead electronics anyday.

  • @michaeltreadwell777
    @michaeltreadwell777 Před 5 měsíci +4

    Hi Ben. You mentioned Shaftsbury. Many years ago, my Great Aunt, Nellie Primmer, helped run 'The Knowles Arms' in Salisbury Street'. I have very fond memories of going there as a child. They had a HUGE Airedale Terrier , almost taller than the bar, but it kept order in the premises ! Thank you for finding these beautiful Churches and your Organ playing. You make these videos so interesting. Take care 🙂

  • @martindelport8289
    @martindelport8289 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Too beautiful for words! Thank you!

  • @Biber0315
    @Biber0315 Před 5 měsíci +1

    What melancholy nostalgia it evokes...

  • @tampanativeson
    @tampanativeson Před 5 měsíci +1

    I tune in because the UK (England, Scotland and Wales) is my ancestral homeland. Thanks for showing me places I'll nevefr be able to visit.

  • @garywait3231
    @garywait3231 Před 5 měsíci +5

    Thanks for yet another marvelous visit to one of Salisbury's neighboring village churches, and the music you perform on their lovely organs. Your videos just keep getting better and better, and your deep feeling for their music, for faith, and the associated literary and architectural heritage is indeed infectious.
    Yes, the experience was nostalgic, both of my sojourn in the UK, and of the many years I served as pastor and choirmaster of a village church in Vermont (USA). Though much newer (1836) than most of the churches you visit, it sits on the brow of a high hill, overlooking surrounding farmland, and eastward across the Connecticut River to New Hampshire's White Mountains.
    Your tour today truly made my Sunday reverently special. With a British and American heritage, your playing of "I Vow to Thee, My Country" in that reverently majestic setting is always heartwarming. And the Mendelssohn, which I've sung and conducted numerous times was the delicious frosting on a very rich cake.
    Thanks!

  • @loriellison3723
    @loriellison3723 Před 5 měsíci +3

    I enjoyed this church visit so much. The music was wonderful...thank you for keeping hymns alive thru your travels.

  • @isaiahbaggett5014
    @isaiahbaggett5014 Před 5 měsíci +8

    I teared up a bit at 14:35 when "I Vow to Thee, My Country" started playing. I'm from Texas, but I imagine this is as "quintessential England" as it gets playing such a glorious piece in such an idyllic setting. Great video!

    • @user-ji9dv3jr1c
      @user-ji9dv3jr1c Před 5 měsíci +1

      I believe this was Princess Diana’s favourite hymn.

  • @poshhawk104
    @poshhawk104 Před 5 měsíci +7

    You are wonderful. Thank you.

  • @nancyfalciani5499
    @nancyfalciani5499 Před 5 měsíci +4

    Thanks! Thank you, Ben, for another beautifully produced video that is uplifting and full of great information! I feel a little bit closer to Heaven listening to the music and seeing these beautiful churches that for centuries played an integral part in the lives of the local Christians. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and personal love for this incredible area!

    • @nancyfalciani5499
      @nancyfalciani5499 Před 5 měsíci

      A little post script, Ben, please remind me of the name of the lovely tune with which you begin and end this seriously moving video. I used to sing a made-up lullaby (with my own made-up lyrics) to my newborn son who is probably your age now. This may be why your video affected me so much.

    • @MrSweelinck
      @MrSweelinck Před 5 měsíci

      "Going Home" is the hymn. The melody is from Antonin Dvorak's New World Symphony, second movement.@@nancyfalciani5499
      Goin' home. Goin' home. I'm a-goin' home.
      Quiet-like some still day, I'm just goin' home.
      It's not far, just close by, through an open door.
      Work all done, cares laid by, goin' to roam no more;
      Mother's there 'xpecting me, father's waiting, too,
      Lots of folks gathered there, all the friends I knew.
      Morning star lights the way, restless dream all done.
      Shadows gone, break of day, real life just begun.
      There's no break, there's no end, just a-living on;
      Wide awake, with a smile, going on and on.
      Going home. Going home, I'm just going home.
      It's not far, just close by, through an open door.
      William Ames penned the words.

  • @giselamoura8507
    @giselamoura8507 Před 5 měsíci +3

    I greatly appreciate your videos, Ben !! As I have lived for four years in England, it brings me sweet nostalgia of these enchanting churches in the countryside. Keep on with your beatiful work bringing us such delight! My best wishes throught your life! Gisela, from Brasília, Brazil

  • @mikeh1855
    @mikeh1855 Před 5 měsíci +4

    A perfect watch for me on this Sunday morning in North Carolina, USA. In my camper, no less. Your love of what you are doing. Just comes across so well.

  • @zonabrown9241
    @zonabrown9241 Před 3 měsíci +1

    ❤oh rest in the Lord sung it with my church choir ❤

  • @jhbenz987
    @jhbenz987 Před 5 měsíci +2

    I am not a Christian but I enjoy your videos immensely. In this crazy world, music is a balm to the soul.

  • @charmainebacon158
    @charmainebacon158 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Thank you from Canada for your videos! Some of my family is from the UK and I love getting to hear all of these beautiful instruments, I play on a lot of electronic organs where I am. If you ever head north of London, be sure to stop by St. Oswald's Church in Ashbourne, Derbyshire - it's one of my favourite organs!

  • @lindaking6270
    @lindaking6270 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Very seldom do I read the comments and all within 1 day. The recurring theme is your beautiful videos. They really are so peaceful. Your commentary is so thoughtful and intentional. I would buy several DVDs if your videos were made available. The art of editing is done, so duplication is the next step. Simple cover showing scenes from countryside, churches, organs, etc. Hearing the crunch of your feet on the stones beneath transports me to your space so readily. Shipping might vary but that could be calculated at checkout. The anticipation of where you are taking us seems personal. You have the artist's eye in your production. DVDs would fly into eager hands. You have a veritable library already. Take this next step, Ben. We all would love it! Linda in Tennessee

  • @DavidSherwood-nj9zf
    @DavidSherwood-nj9zf Před měsícem

    Love this ! I am always fascinated how villages got their names too ! Thank you !

  • @mikeregan7974
    @mikeregan7974 Před 5 měsíci +6

    My heart definitely is warmed! THANK YOU!

  • @lofengloarje
    @lofengloarje Před 5 měsíci +4

    Hartelijk dank Ben voor deze video als kroon op de zondag. Wat is alles weer sfeervol gefilmd en gepresenteerd. De muziek is weer prachtig en zo mooi en met gevoel gebracht. Je proeft de sfeer van de kerk en het orgel vanaf het scherm. Mijn hoop is dat wij nog lang mogen genieten van je muzikale pastorales vanuit het prachtige Engeland. Heel veel inspiratie toegewenst!

  • @duncanbhome
    @duncanbhome Před 5 měsíci +5

    Spent 4 years working down the valley gardening. Lovely place. Keep up the good work.

  • @LeCrenn
    @LeCrenn Před 2 měsíci

    It was interesting to hear that cello piece being played on an organ. Very nice. I love how you add a bit of history in these videos, as well.

  • @meryle.hawkins880
    @meryle.hawkins880 Před 4 měsíci

    Most beautiful music and video. Thank you

  • @markbletsoe
    @markbletsoe Před 5 měsíci

    Love seeing my home county on tv. I lived in Coombe Bissett until my mid 20s then moved to wilton. Please visit these! Coombe has the first early flyer grave and wilton has a magnificent willis ( mI think) organ

  • @user-zz8ds8or3k
    @user-zz8ds8or3k Před měsícem

    How lovely that thanks to Ben, even the most commonplace and insignificant Englisch village organs are saved from oblivion ...

  • @seanlatimer5871
    @seanlatimer5871 Před 5 měsíci +1

    YAY !!! Ben is back 🎉👏👏

  • @oludotunjohnshowemimo434
    @oludotunjohnshowemimo434 Před 2 měsíci

    I was in Salisbury last month to visit the famous Cathedral and Water Meadows and it was beautiful

  • @nancyhunka3059
    @nancyhunka3059 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Watching from the Canadian north - love the music and history . Thank you for the interesting videos on Sunday mornings.

    • @Anagrams458
      @Anagrams458 Před 5 měsíci

      From another Canadian here as well. I especially love it when his videos air on Sunday. I watch in the afternoon, after church and lunch.

  • @reginabillotti
    @reginabillotti Před 5 měsíci +1

    Wonderful video as always. Wasn't familiar with the Mendelssohn tune before, but it's really beautiful.
    Would you consider including information about how your viewers can help the upkeep of the churches you visit?

  • @bertspeggly4428
    @bertspeggly4428 Před 5 měsíci

    What a nice sounding little organ. I particularly enjoyed the Mendelsohn piece, I tried to play it when I was learning, but never managed to make it sound like that!

  • @susansalter7543
    @susansalter7543 Před 5 měsíci +2

    My Sunday treat!

  • @janenewley1014
    @janenewley1014 Před 5 měsíci

    Hello…here in Bristol we are fortunate that Holy Trinity church, Westbury on Trym hosts a monthly Organ Elevenses…on a Sat am…with coffee and cake from 10.30 and a 45 min organ recital to follow. The URC church on whiteladies Road with a Father Willis organ has recently started a similar Organ Treats recital. I wonder if you might be invited to play? Anyway, thank you for these additional mini recitals…and church-crawling😀😀😀

  • @Floortile
    @Floortile Před 5 měsíci +4

    Surely it is not the Hovis advertisement that one most remembers - but The Two Ronnies take-off of it. Apologies for 1) dating myself and those who know what I mean and 2) If I come over as flippant! Not intended. A wonderful vides, as ever.

    • @Anagrams458
      @Anagrams458 Před 5 měsíci +3

      Love the Two Ronnie's...funniest routines ever! I love British humor of all kinds, PG Wodehouse, Last of the Summer Wine. Good stuff!

    • @KEhydro
      @KEhydro Před 5 měsíci

      @@Anagrams458 czcams.com/video/DJi_5T0jSnA/video.htmlsi=bjgza0vKfkUGqk77

  • @Ashley-uk4ld
    @Ashley-uk4ld Před 5 měsíci

    This is wonderful. Perhaps you could branch out & cover all of Britain & Ireland. There's a challenge for you! 😊