Beautiful. There's nothing like the standards in the hands of a master. A good cathedral room like that with and orchestral instrument like that must be most inspiring. Mr. Hancock has used the full tonal resources of the organ and every inch of that cathedral's space. GENIO! BRAVO!
Gerre Hancock has died age 77. He was to give a recital today at the Catholic Cathedral, St Louis, MO, but pulled out Thursday due to unforeseen medical issues. He had a heart attack Friday and died Saturday. Condolences to his family; let us reflect on the passing of a genius. Requiem aeternam dona eis domine et lux perpetua luceat eis. Requiescat in pacem. Ait illi dominus eius: Euge serve bone, et fidelis quia super pauca fuisti fidelis, super multa te constituam, intra in gaudium domini tui.
Yes. I traveled to St. Louis to hear Gerre Hancock's recital, had waited my whole life to hear him, and he had to cancel because of illness. He died shortly thereafter. WHAT A GENIUS!
@helloitsmelol097 I agree. Of course, I did not mean to imply that I was against loud organ music; I love it too, as much as anyone else. The sound of a loud organ fanfare stop, or a massive full organ playing in a large space is a thrill that cannot be anwhere else! I also appreciate the quite, reflective moments. I just love great organs in great spaces. We have 2 of them in D.C., and I love them both.
@helloitsmelol097 The 32' Subbass stop has a solid fundamental. Couple that with its extremely low frequency, and it will literally cause some things to vibrate. Many years ago, a reviewer of louspeakers commented on their ow bass capability by saying "the organ pipes sound real, like massive shuddering columns of air." The first time I heard one, I thought it was rising up from the very foundations of the Cthedral!
@helloitsmelol097 You're right, of course, the Sub Bourdon is another flute stop. When you're playing for tourists, try using some of the soft solo voices your organ may have, such as a clarinet, flauto mirabilis or orchestral flute, a soft trumpet or French Horn, oboe (hautbois), a string type stop (a viole celeste sounds wonderful) in the melody, some foundations for accompaniment, and using some pedal flues, including the 32' Sub Bourdon for support. I guarantee they'll love it!
@warriors1369 Not all organ music need be loud or bombastic. Some of the best moments are when one is in a large church or cathedral and the organist is playing softly with a soft, purring 32' Subbasse or Contra Violon supporting it all, as in this piece.
@helloitsmelol097 Try this then: play "the world's longestcrescendo" (Ravel's "Bolero") starting out softly and ending up wih full organ. Then they will hear what your organ can do! It has been transcribed for organ (by Lenmare, I think) and should be available either for downloading or purchase.
@muslador21: Martin Mans is a phenomal organist and for you to bash his music like that is unreal. Listen to some of his other pieces and you will hear just how much he is capable of!
@helloitsmelol097 I gree, except that I bombed out of piano because I cannot follow two staffs of music simultaneously, let alone 3! I also cannot coordinate both hands to play independently of each other, so I am resigned to only listen to organ music, not create it. If someone writes a one-handed piece of organ music + pedal, sign me on!
Beautiful. There's nothing like the standards in the hands of a master. A good cathedral room like that with and orchestral instrument like that must be most inspiring. Mr. Hancock has used the full tonal resources of the organ and every inch of that cathedral's space. GENIO! BRAVO!
Gerre Hancock has died age 77. He was to give a recital today at the Catholic Cathedral, St Louis, MO, but pulled out Thursday due to unforeseen medical issues. He had a heart attack Friday and died Saturday. Condolences to his family; let us reflect on the passing of a genius. Requiem aeternam dona eis domine et lux perpetua luceat eis. Requiescat in pacem. Ait illi dominus eius: Euge serve bone, et fidelis quia super pauca fuisti fidelis, super multa te constituam, intra in gaudium domini tui.
Yes. I traveled to St. Louis to hear Gerre Hancock's recital, had waited my whole life to hear him, and he had to cancel because of illness. He died shortly thereafter. WHAT A GENIUS!
Absolutely beautiful amazing
Beautiful harmony, also beautiful organ disposition, it's really wonderful to hear such music!
@helloitsmelol097 I agree. Of course, I did not mean to imply that I was against loud organ music; I love it too, as much as anyone else. The sound of a loud organ fanfare stop, or a massive full organ playing in a large space is a thrill that cannot be anwhere else! I also appreciate the quite, reflective moments. I just love great organs in great spaces. We have 2 of them in D.C., and I love them both.
@helloitsmelol097 The 32' Subbass stop has a solid fundamental. Couple that with its extremely low frequency, and it will literally cause some things to vibrate. Many years ago, a reviewer of louspeakers commented on their ow bass capability by saying "the organ pipes sound real, like massive shuddering columns of air." The first time I heard one, I thought it was rising up from the very foundations of the Cthedral!
RIP DEAR GERRE HANCOCK
@helloitsmelol097 You're right, of course, the Sub Bourdon is another flute stop. When you're playing for tourists, try using some of the soft solo voices your organ may have, such as a clarinet, flauto mirabilis or orchestral flute, a soft trumpet or French Horn, oboe (hautbois), a string type stop (a viole celeste sounds wonderful) in the melody, some foundations for accompaniment, and using some pedal flues, including the 32' Sub Bourdon for support. I guarantee they'll love it!
@warriors1369 Not all organ music need be loud or bombastic. Some of the best moments are when one is in a large church or cathedral and the organist is playing softly with a soft, purring 32' Subbasse or Contra Violon supporting it all, as in this piece.
@helloitsmelol097 Try this then: play "the world's longestcrescendo" (Ravel's "Bolero") starting out softly and ending up wih full organ. Then they will hear what your organ can do! It has been transcribed for organ (by Lenmare, I think) and should be available either for downloading or purchase.
@helloitsmelol097 Are you familiar with the orchestral version? It could give you some ideas concerning registration/orchestration.
@muslador21: Martin Mans is a phenomal organist and for you to bash his music like that is unreal. Listen to some of his other pieces and you will hear just how much he is capable of!
@helloitsmelol097 I gree, except that I bombed out of piano because I cannot follow two staffs of music simultaneously, let alone 3! I also cannot coordinate both hands to play independently of each other, so I am resigned to only listen to organ music, not create it. If someone writes a one-handed piece of organ music + pedal, sign me on!
Gerre Hancock is the American version of Olivier Latry.
Ahh huh ahh huh ahh huh
Hancock should have taken fifteen minutes to explain what the hell he was doing. His book is not adequate. Very profound meditation, not a banjo romp.
You should take a few minutes to explain what the Hell you're talking about.