Thank you Goodchappy, that was all very enjoyable indeed. When I last heard it, at school 62 years ago, would I have resisted dancing as I listened to the jig version? Probably not!
Really enjoyed that. Twas one of our grandmother's favourite hymns. Loved Ruth's jig too. Children have been skipping and clapping to it. Thanks for that.
Played this today for Day Centre Communion service. ps Some people forget about the long notes at the end............Loved the bit at the end, just lovely, perfect!!! Thanks! Must try it next time, and look at their faces!!!
I like the reference to 'Morningtown Ride'. I remember 'The Seekers' performing this song in the 1960's, and there is a film clip of this song featuring the 'Pichi Richi Railway', near Quorn, South Australia, my home state, though 'The Seekers' originated from Melbourne.. Produced by Tom Springfield (Dusty Springfield's brother) to bring it to UK #2 in the 1966 charts.. a nice passage in this piece; thanks for the post..
Brilliant! I heard this sung at West Park URC Harrogate recently - the first time since my school days. Nice to find this so I can hear it again. Played with such feeling - so many organists read the music but not the words I think.
Great playing, Sir! Really enjoyed hearing both styles of playing. You could call it "the Two Sides of Summer Suns!!! I did not know it, but I do now! Thanks for sharing!!!
Always loved this hymn. We had it in school assembly 60 years ago. Always cheerful n uplifting. I thought the lively 'add on' was sublime. I was bouncing around the room like a loon! Sod the arthritis n prolapse. Worth a little pain to feel sooo joyous .A BIG FAT THANK YOU. ps anymore xxx a great granny
Mmmmm, pure auditory pleasure! Your versatility is amazing, Peter. Great job in revoicing the St Annes. I don't know how the real organ sounds, but you've done wonders with this virtual representation. The sound of air in the pipes is a big enhancement. Thanks!
What a wonderful rendition of Ruth, ESPECIALLY the jig.Someone needs to cut a template of it for a fairground organ because it is simply wonderful. Many thanks.
Brilliant! I think you were born a century too late, though, as you are demonstrating the skills of the old silent movie cinema organ/piano players - and doing a very good job of it IMHO.
Great playing. I appreciate that you play pedal note instead of individual - you can get away with that because of your good articulation and organ having quick action :-)
@silverstartrucker My music is actually written in 5 flats which is 2 semitones lower than I played it here, I transposed it because Mr Charles played it in Eb. If you could do a video singing the lowest note and the highest note you can comfortably sing, I shall try to work out what key is best for you....I am guessing you are a baritone or bass.
The reason it reminds you of Morningtown Ride is that Malvina Reynolds ripped off (sorry, "was inspired by") this tune for her song, as she was rather wont to do -- for instance, look at "What have they done to the rain" which is a complete medley of bits of other tunes. Maybe being left wing she felt that property -- including intellectual property -- is theft, so it's OK to appropriate it.
This takes me back to happy carefree days of being 9 years old in Primary school, a lifetime ago. How the world has changed.
The hymn or Ruth's Jig?
This is the first time I have heard it since my Sunday School days. I am now 78. Thank you, Thank you.
As instructed I clicked like, then braced myself, then really enjoyed Ruth's Jig!!!! :) Awesome :D
11 Years ago!
Thank you Goodchappy, that was all very enjoyable indeed. When I last heard it, at school 62 years ago, would I have resisted dancing as I listened to the jig version? Probably not!
Thank you for your comment. This is a tune I should have another go at, 10 years on.
Bravo!
Hey Daniel thanks..... That was over 12 years ago, perhaps I should do it again now I am so much better 🙂
I used to sing this beautiful hymn as a child in primary school. It was played during our school
assembly and has stuck in my mind ever since.
Really enjoyed that. Twas one of our grandmother's favourite hymns. Loved Ruth's jig too. Children have been skipping and clapping to it. Thanks for that.
I have heard Bristol Easton Salvation Army Band play this piece of music, it is truly beautiful, a blessing for the ears.
I am sure they weren't playing it in Dec. Fortunately it is in the Salvation Army Tunebook #208.
Played this today for Day Centre Communion service. ps Some people forget about the long notes at the end............Loved the bit at the end, just lovely, perfect!!! Thanks! Must try it next time, and look at their faces!!!
Thank you Doreen :-)
I like the reference to 'Morningtown Ride'. I remember 'The Seekers' performing this song in the 1960's, and there is a film clip of this song featuring the 'Pichi Richi Railway', near Quorn, South Australia, my home state, though 'The Seekers' originated from Melbourne.. Produced by Tom Springfield (Dusty Springfield's brother) to bring it to UK #2 in the 1966 charts.. a nice passage in this piece; thanks for the post..
Brilliant! I heard this sung at West Park URC Harrogate recently - the first time since my school days. Nice to find this so I can hear it again. Played with such feeling - so many organists read the music but not the words I think.
Thank you Benny :-)
How about the Jig in the second half?
Very well played indeed. Enjoyed listening to this lovely hymn. Bravo!
Wonderful, a favourite.
Enjoyed singing this! Reminds me of my childhood. I'm an alto, perfect singing the octave down, and loved the end. Thanks
Great playing, Sir!
Really enjoyed hearing both styles of playing. You could call it "the Two Sides of Summer Suns!!!
I did not know it, but I do now!
Thanks for sharing!!!
Always loved this hymn. We had it in school assembly 60 years ago. Always cheerful n uplifting. I thought the lively 'add on' was sublime. I was bouncing around the room like a loon! Sod the arthritis n prolapse. Worth a little pain to feel sooo joyous .A BIG FAT THANK YOU. ps anymore xxx a great granny
Marcia, thank you for your kind comments. I hope you didn't suffer any physical damage :-)
goodchappy NO depredations or stuff falling off. Ths6ks for askingx
Mmmmm, pure auditory pleasure! Your versatility is amazing, Peter. Great job in revoicing the St Annes. I don't know how the real organ sounds, but you've done wonders with this virtual representation. The sound of air in the pipes is a big enhancement. Thanks!
been looking ages for this I got it at school brings back so many memories
:-)
@francisville1 I sure did enjoy the jig. Keep them flowing. Kudos to you.All the best.
This was Cool thanks for posting Cheers! :-)
Great tune.Love the jazzed up part too
Very nicely played, and an added bit of fun at the end too. Many thanks :-)
What a wonderful rendition of Ruth, ESPECIALLY the jig.Someone needs to cut a template of it for a fairground organ because it is simply wonderful. Many thanks.
***** Thank you very much :-)
Very much enjoyed - one of my favourite hymn is this! Thank you for posting! The last bit came as a lovely surprise!
Great playing, Peter! Very enjoyable performance...your organ sounds great, as always.
Brilliant! I think you were born a century too late, though, as you are demonstrating the skills of the old silent movie cinema organ/piano players - and doing a very good job of it IMHO.
Yes! I think you maybe correct that I was born a century too late. In certain respects, I wish I was. :-)
Brilliant! Chappy..
Great playing. I appreciate that you play pedal note instead of individual - you can get away with that because of your good articulation and organ having quick action :-)
This is beautiful and delightful all in one ! I hope You are having a good Holy Week, Happy Easter Peter.... Kevin
Thank you. I recorded this over 7 years ago, I'd forgotten about it :-) Happy easter to you.
Luvli tune
Really beautiful! :)
Very well played especially the last bit! Keep up the good work.
+Francis Parkes Thank you. There may be more uploads soon.
@jmcgatkinson Thank you. I am glad you heard the resemblance to Morningtown ride :-)
so nice good cappy
Thanks. I have not got round to recording O lord my God as it is or "danced up".
Its on my list of tunes to do though :-)
@GrandeBombarde16 Thank you Tim. I tried to use the "Jig" to demonstrate the quieter stops.
@goodchappy I certainly do too! :-)
very nice
@007vauxhall Thank you Paul. It was fun to play.
I hope everyone is singing this at their services this month. We rarely get an excuse.....
Yes.
Thank you :-)
@francisville1 Thank you. I hope you liked the Jig part as well :-)
when i was in junior school as a boy , we had to sing on a morning assembly , as my surname is SUMMERSON , SUMMER SUNS AND I WOULD BE THE JOKE
@RobCharles1981 Thanks Rob. You have a lot to answer for :-)
@silverstartrucker My music is actually written in 5 flats which is 2 semitones lower than I played it here, I transposed it because Mr Charles played it in Eb.
If you could do a video singing the lowest note and the highest note you can comfortably sing, I shall try to work out what key is best for you....I am guessing you are a baritone or bass.
@francisville1 Thanks :-)
The reason it reminds you of Morningtown Ride is that Malvina Reynolds ripped off (sorry, "was inspired by") this tune for her song, as she was rather wont to do -- for instance, look at "What have they done to the rain" which is a complete medley of bits of other tunes. Maybe being left wing she felt that property -- including intellectual property -- is theft, so it's OK to appropriate it.
Beautiful hymn, definitely not Anglican lol