When so much in our world looms dark and threatening, an immersion in this great music is the antidote to fear and despair, for it points us to the One who offers Truth, Peace, and Hope…Jesus Christ is our Salvation…Thanks be to God! Thank you for this gift of music that speaks to our souls. Blessings…
I just wanted to say that listening to all these fantastic Hymns and Carols remind me of my days as a choirboy in St James Church in Portsmouth. The J.W Walker Organ there used to rattle the windows between choir stalls and the side chapel, thanks to the 4 x 16ft pedal stops (plus 1 more 16ft Double Diapason if coupled to the Great). I would often sit in the organ loft turning pages for the choirmaster / organist Mr Marks if I was unable to sing. I reached the dizzying heights of 2nd head choirboy and was actually paid for my services at weddings which reached the dizzying heights of Two and Sixpence back in 1968! My biggest achievement as a chorister was singing a solo verse of 'We Three Kings' in Portsmouth Cathedral in front of the Lord Mayor of Portsmouth, probably in about 1970. My biggest regret was that I never kept singing as I would have enjoyed seeing if I could have made it as either an Alto or Tenor in a choir. I am finding myself listening to more liturgy and Organ music now as I think I appreciate the finely crafted music and moral messages so missing in contemporary music. I am now attempting to get back into reading music and have a virtual 'Grand Orgue' to try and master! Keep up the great work & I cant wait to see the great unveiling of the new Organ next week. It looks fabulous. You must be very proud. Merry Christmas to you, Caroline and your Family.
I'd steeled myself for the inevitable "every song has a story" discussions coming here and was trepidated with minor dread, just wanting to relax with glorious pipe organ music here on the day after Boxing Day. But my worries were for naught. As your quite melodious voice is not at all the prating one often hears from self-proclaimed music personalities but rather is fit quite nicely in every intro, and I soon found meself on the carpet with a trusty canine curled up by me, drifting off the both of us in enjoyment. You really do play well, sir. Thank you and may God bless you richly.
Geoffrey Griffith in Philadelphia usa formerly choir boy of all saints Anglican church in Barbados in the 1960 ties this is great organ playing by Mr McVeigh God gave him a gift i am enjoying it very much amen.
This is very serene and comforting music to listen to, when there are so many trials and tribulations in life today. Listening to this, makes me think of our Lord Jesus, born on that first Christmas Day, long ago. He will carry us through, no matter what we may face in life. Thanks be to God.
16:35 SING!...choirs of Angels! SING!....in EXULTATION! SING!...al ye CITIZENS of Heaven above. ( That's us you know..) 16:55 GLORY to GOD ...ALL glory on the highest. I just dig that Willcocks cord.
When these days are so very stressful with the uncertainties of all that the future holds listening to this Heavenly music has a soothing and calming effect on our nerves.Thank God for the gift of Music with originated in the Heavenly realms when a host of Angel's sang Glory to God on high and Peace on earth to men of goodwill
I know it may seem wierd to be listening to Christmas music so early in the year - I'm finding myself in the mood now. I think the Christmas spirit keeps biting me earlier and earlier every year. I think it's because I want Jesus to return right now. Here in this place. BTW I have always loved Forest Green as a hymn tune for "O Little Town of Bethlehem" !
Terima kasih Richard Mc Veigh telah mengupload Video Musik orgel yang sudah jarang saya dengar, apalagi di Indonesia. Kiranya menjadi Berkat bagi banyak orang . GBU
As a Canadian and always hearing/singing "O Little Town of Bethlehem" to the tune "St. Louis," how nice to hear it on here played to "Forest Green." -- Beautiful selection of carols, thank you. Merry Christmas.
I haven't been able to hear music like this in over two decades. I greatly miss it. Unfortunately this is the only way I get to hear it. Unfortunately I was born in the US, where this glorious music isn't really appreciated as much anymore. Thank you.
Bless you for this, RICHARD. I'm a great fan of the late architect, Stephen Dykes-Bower, who had sufficient vision to turn this, already magnificent Parish Church, into a true Cathedral; its central tower modelled on that of Canterbury, in tribute to its architect, the great John Wastell. who is thought to have been responsible for the nave at St Edmundsbury. This is a truly lovely collection.
It is amazing to hear this magnificent organ and to see this huge Cathedral. It is a privilege to hear and see all this. We in the Netherlands do have also very famous and beautiful churches and organs. For example the Church of St. Bavo and the famous Müller organ. It would be a dream come through to play such an organ as in St Edmundsbury Cathedral but it is also very nice to see and hear it from my place here. Thank you and be blessed...
Simply put, this needs to be made into an album. This is a fantastic production which needs to be shared well beyond the TH-cam audience. Thank you for developing this content.
So lovely🎶 I was transported back to memories of my childhood ,listening to the organ at my Lutheran church and additionally transported back to memories of time spent at Moody Church, Chicago where the organ was positively regal sounding. But your playing on this organ was majestic and I praise God Immanuel for such beautiful music and talent.Thank you for sharing this concert
My thoughts exactly! Memories of dwelling on thoughts of a majestic Lord when just a child in our Lutheran church and the organ music resonated throughout my heart! The hymns are so much richer now that I know Him who is worthy of our praise!
Thanks. I just discovered this. What a wonderful cathedral. Your playing was equally as wonderful. This put me in the spirit. I can no longer play. So, watching you was a bonus. Have s great Advent and a Merry Christmas!
AWESOME! AMAZING! EXCITING! INSPIRING! SO many ELEMENTS of this MAGNIFICENT PROGRAM...that I am truly overwhelmed w/tears of JOY!!! MERRY CHRISTMAS to YOU, CAROLINE, & baby HUGO!!!
It's only just clicked in my memory whilst I re listen to this. I have been to a Carol service at St Edmundsbury Cathedral. I remember me and my friend went to the Christmas market after.
Richard, Julie Andrews introduced "The Holy Boy" to many of us with earlier recordings, and Christmas TV specials. I agree, it is a splendid song, along with "In The Bleak Mid-Winter." DJ in Knoxville TN
What a wonderful video and performance. I've been a lover of pipe organ music since my mid teens. (I'm now 63.) Though I rarely hear any these days, Christmas is a time to dig out my favourite records of it. (Particularly the Festival of carols from King's College, Cambridge.) The Widor Toccata was a suprise. Though a long time favourite of course, I never associated it with Christmas. I can hardly play a note, but I've always fantasized performing it with it's dramatic finale. You seemed to quite enjoy it. Thank You for an inspiring show. And I wish you a very Merry Christmas!
Thank you for your beautiful work! People can feel that you enjoy it, you like it. I really love the sound of this instrument, colors which are in it, moods, harmonies.. Thank you, God Bless!
A outstanding recital with some fabulous registration. Thank you so much; you have brought great hope and joy to our household this Advent-tide. And to finish with "Rhosymedre". Terrific!
Thank you from Miami, FL! What a joyful and uplifting concert to bring in the Christmas celebration! This organ is a magnificent instrument played by a magnificent organist.
I've been a long time fan of Widors toccata even teaching myself to play it in my younger years. You played it exceptionally well and bought me a lot of pleasure listening to it. Such a splendid organ. Thank you for your virtual concert and tour.
Really enjoyed listening to Christmas Hymns on the organ. Here in the Southern States of the USA we don't have many pipe organs, so this was a treat!! Thank you!!
I loved the cinematography showing us where you were seated and the many fascinating views of the cathedral. Yes, we enjoyed ALL of it! How great that you love playing what you do and we love listening to what you play in your unique, wonderful ways!
Thank you so much sir for the organ music.🎶 I am trying to get in the Xmas spirit after a major procedure. I am doing well and back at work tomorrow. Thanks again. God is good all the time…
Just Beautiful - pieces I've not heard before.The John Ireland was just so amazing. I'm going to ask Linda Buzzard to play that at The Chapel of Saint John the Divine Champaign IL. She is the wife of John Paul Buzard Pipe Organ Chanpaign IL .
Thank you so much for the effort you put into these Performances. I have to say the difference between just good playing or phenominal playing always comes down to Phrasing which + Artistry. Everything you do is so musical, always at the right tempo, and beautfiully interpretated because you understand phrasing & voicing! This made my day! Cheers from Canada... going to add this to my Xmas Playlist. 🔔🎄🇬🇧🇨🇦👑🎅🏽🔔p.s. Cathedral images stunning! Nothing this old in Canada, also...just wondering have we ever heard you play Piano?
Thankyou Richard for such a wonderful compilation. It was a blessing to us all here in my family home and Church. I cant watch live BIS anymore, due to time difference. I miss the virtual church and community so much. It was my highlight of the week!
All excellent, as usual, dear Richard and Caroline. Happy Christmas to all at Beauty in Sound Virtual Church. I can hear the new BiS console being installed this week. A great Advent indeed.
I just found this a few days ago and I can't begin to tell you how much I've enjoyed it. Your commentary is great, your music selection is wonderful, and your performance is as spectacular as that MAGNIFICENT instrument. Finishing with Widor is really the icing on the cake. I love to listen to it as much as I love to play it.
Beautiful hymns to the glory of God! Amazing Church - Amazing Organ - Amazing Richard! I was wondering if the computer listened to him playing a turn the pages on it own? If so that's so cool!
Wonderful selections...know what you were doing in focus on this magnificent organ!...but wish you had arranged for a choir to sing the pieces...that's just me...Fantastic work, Richard!!!...😇🥰⛪️⛪️⛪️
When so much in our world looms dark and threatening, an immersion in this great music is the antidote to fear and despair, for it points us to the One who offers Truth, Peace, and Hope…Jesus Christ is our Salvation…Thanks be to God! Thank you for this gift of music that speaks to our souls. Blessings…
What a true and telling comment.
I agree entirely. Thanks for those thoughts
Amen, Sara! Jesus Christ, the hope of Christmas who encourages us to sing " make music in our hearts."
Our lord is alive and always able
Song of hope
Amen!
Amen!
Listening to these songs ,
there will be times when eternity can be seen
I just wanted to say that listening to all these fantastic Hymns and Carols remind me of my days as a choirboy in St James Church in Portsmouth. The J.W Walker Organ there used to rattle the windows between choir stalls and the side chapel, thanks to the 4 x 16ft pedal stops (plus 1 more 16ft Double Diapason if coupled to the Great). I would often sit in the organ loft turning pages for the choirmaster / organist Mr Marks if I was unable to sing. I reached the dizzying heights of 2nd head choirboy and was actually paid for my services at weddings which reached the dizzying heights of Two and Sixpence back in 1968! My biggest achievement as a chorister was singing a solo verse of 'We Three Kings' in Portsmouth Cathedral in front of the Lord Mayor of Portsmouth, probably in about 1970. My biggest regret was that I never kept singing as I would have enjoyed seeing if I could have made it as either an Alto or Tenor in a choir. I am finding myself listening to more liturgy and Organ music now as I think I appreciate the finely crafted music and moral messages so missing in contemporary music. I am now attempting to get back into reading music and have a virtual 'Grand Orgue' to try and master!
Keep up the great work & I cant wait to see the great unveiling of the new Organ next week. It looks fabulous. You must be very proud. Merry Christmas to you, Caroline and your Family.
I'd steeled myself for the inevitable "every song has a story" discussions coming here and was trepidated with minor dread, just wanting to relax with glorious pipe organ music here on the day after Boxing Day. But my worries were for naught. As your quite melodious voice is not at all the prating one often hears from self-proclaimed music personalities but rather is fit quite nicely in every intro, and I soon found meself on the carpet with a trusty canine curled up by me, drifting off the both of us in enjoyment. You really do play well, sir. Thank you and may God bless you richly.
Geoffrey Griffith in Philadelphia usa formerly choir boy of all saints Anglican church in Barbados in the 1960 ties this is great organ playing by Mr McVeigh God gave him a gift i am enjoying it very much amen.
Thank God for and traditional Christmas music played on the organ!!
This dude and his love of hymns and organs rocks.
This is very serene and comforting music to listen to, when there are so many trials and tribulations in life today. Listening to this, makes me think of our Lord Jesus, born on that first Christmas Day, long ago. He will carry us through, no matter what we may face in life. Thanks be to God.
This organ is a heavenly and holy instrument. Exquisite. Well played.
16:35
SING!...choirs of Angels!
SING!....in EXULTATION!
SING!...al ye CITIZENS of Heaven above. ( That's us you know..)
16:55
GLORY to GOD ...ALL glory on the highest.
I just dig that Willcocks cord.
Pass it on to everyone Says IAM who Iam Amen and amen
Sends cheers and tears.
When these days are so very stressful with the uncertainties of all that the future holds listening to this Heavenly music has a soothing and calming effect on our nerves.Thank God for the gift of Music with originated in the Heavenly realms when a host of Angel's sang Glory to God on high and Peace on earth to men of goodwill
I know it may seem wierd to be listening to Christmas music so early in the year - I'm finding myself in the mood now. I think the Christmas spirit keeps biting me earlier and earlier every year. I think it's because I want Jesus to return right now. Here in this place. BTW I have always loved Forest Green as a hymn tune for "O Little Town of Bethlehem" !
Terima kasih Richard Mc Veigh telah mengupload Video Musik orgel yang sudah jarang saya dengar, apalagi di Indonesia. Kiranya menjadi Berkat bagi banyak orang . GBU
Opening with "Once in Royal David's City," sent chills up and down my spine. So beautiful, tender and So English!"
As a Canadian and always hearing/singing "O Little Town of Bethlehem" to the tune "St. Louis," how nice to hear it on here played to "Forest Green." -- Beautiful selection of carols, thank you. Merry Christmas.
Who could not like these songs pLayed so masterfully. Bravo
クリスマスおめでとうございます。Anglican Hymn Book を開いて歌いました。福音が多くの人に届きますように。
Glorious, absolutely glorious!
I haven't been able to hear music like this in over two decades. I greatly miss it. Unfortunately this is the only way I get to hear it. Unfortunately I was born in the US, where this glorious music isn't really appreciated as much anymore. Thank you.
I will echo your sentiments. I was able to locate old Rennaisance and Baroque cd.s years ago and sadly a couple have worn out.
Tremendous. God has blessed good works of this Church & Richard
Richard, you are absolutely the King of Christmas carols!!! Thank you so much for this magnificent music!
Despite what some may say, I do believe a good many people in the US appreciate the stylings you treat the carols and tunes of Christmas with!!!
Please, make some CD album of this recital!!! Absolutely BEAUFITUL!!! :)
Magnificent organ and it shows how much you enjoy playing as much as we love to listen. Nothing quite like a church organ to fill one with awe !
Bless you for this, RICHARD. I'm a great fan of the late architect, Stephen Dykes-Bower, who had sufficient vision to turn this, already magnificent Parish Church, into a true Cathedral; its central tower modelled on that of Canterbury, in tribute to its architect, the great John Wastell. who is thought to have been responsible for the nave at St Edmundsbury. This is a truly lovely collection.
Thank you from Northern Indiana, USA. There is really nothing like a good H&H for such an occasion.
Of the Father's Heart Begotten sends me into a spiritual trance every time I hear it.
It is amazing to hear this magnificent organ and to see this huge Cathedral. It is a privilege to hear and see all this. We in the Netherlands do have also very famous and beautiful churches and organs. For example the Church of St. Bavo and the famous Müller organ. It would be a dream come through to play such an organ as in St Edmundsbury Cathedral but it is also very nice to see and hear it from my place here. Thank you and be blessed...
Such a beautiful instrument! Thank you for a wonderful insight into an incredible & wonderful cathedral! 🙏💖
Here I am again, enjoying y'all's renditions. If this doesn't light your Christmas fire, your wood is wet!
The Willcock's arrangements are so fantastic and exciting, both to play and sing! Thank you Richard for sharing these on this glorious instrument!!
Magnificently beautiful!! Merry Christmas to All!!
What a splendid Christmas Concert of hymns and carols. Really enjoyed. Very emotional playing.
Amazing how much Hugo has grown and how he listens to Dad. Great job parents!
Absolutely super. What a beautiful organ A big thank you to Richard. and to St Edmunsbury Cathedral
multumesc pentru superbul videoclip cu uimitoarea interpretare s frumoase-i rugăciuni de Crăciun, ,,,!
Marvellous Christmas music, wonderful performances, fantastic settings and helpful explanations - what's not to like?
You nailed the widor Toccata! I really enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing!
I don't know most of the tunes, but it was enjoyable to be still and enjoy the sounds.---Thank-you.
Of the Father’s heart……Amazing, especially those wonderful words, they so tell the true meaning of Advent, Christmas and ultimately Easter
I love you for bringing this beautiful gift to all of us!
So beautiful and wonderful. Thank you for this praise.
Simply put, this needs to be made into an album. This is a fantastic production which needs to be shared well beyond the TH-cam audience. Thank you for developing this content.
So lovely🎶 I was transported back to memories of my childhood ,listening to the organ at my Lutheran church and additionally transported back to memories of time spent at Moody Church, Chicago where the organ was positively regal sounding. But your playing on this organ was majestic and I praise God Immanuel for such beautiful music and talent.Thank you for sharing this concert
My thoughts exactly! Memories of dwelling on thoughts of a majestic Lord when just a child in our Lutheran church and the organ music resonated throughout my heart! The hymns are so much richer now that I know Him who is worthy of our praise!
I went to a proper church school in Melbourne and we did the traditional Anglican xmas service every year. How i loved it!
Thank you for this great performance 🤗🤝
Thanks. I just discovered this. What a wonderful cathedral. Your playing was equally as wonderful. This put me in the spirit. I can no longer play. So, watching you was a bonus. Have s great Advent and a Merry Christmas!
Fantastic organ Christmas recital!
Widor Toccata - GLORIOUS - Thank you❣️
Stunning instrument in an amazing setting...and beautifully played as always!
The most fantastic ever wow wow
Superbly played: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God!!❤️
AWESOME! AMAZING! EXCITING! INSPIRING! SO many ELEMENTS of this MAGNIFICENT PROGRAM...that I am truly overwhelmed w/tears of JOY!!! MERRY CHRISTMAS to YOU, CAROLINE, & baby HUGO!!!
It's only just clicked in my memory whilst I re listen to this. I have been to a Carol service at St Edmundsbury Cathedral. I remember me and my friend went to the Christmas market after.
Richard, Julie Andrews introduced "The Holy Boy" to many of us with earlier recordings, and Christmas TV specials. I agree, it is a splendid song, along with "In The Bleak Mid-Winter." DJ in Knoxville TN
So happy someone mentioned Dame Julie Andrews’ beautiful rendition of “The Holy Boy.”
What a wonderful video and performance. I've been a lover of pipe organ music since my mid teens. (I'm now 63.) Though I rarely hear any these days, Christmas is a time to dig out my favourite records of it. (Particularly the Festival of carols from King's College, Cambridge.)
The Widor Toccata was a suprise. Though a long time favourite of course, I never associated it with Christmas. I can hardly play a note, but I've always fantasized performing it with it's dramatic finale. You seemed to quite enjoy it.
Thank You for an inspiring show. And I wish you a very Merry Christmas!
Always a treat to hear Richard & tonight,my favourite Christmas Carols!Thanks so much!!
Thank you for your beautiful work! People can feel that you enjoy it, you like it. I really love the sound of this instrument, colors which are in it, moods, harmonies.. Thank you, God Bless!
Grazie!! Bellissimo video, musiche, voci, architettura....ogni elemento dà lode a Gesù! Un grande augurio di Buon Natale da Roma!
Spectacular Richard and Carolyn! That Organ sounds phenomenal! Thank you so much for this. You are a blessing.
A very happy Christmas and thank you for your wonderful playing. Blessings from Australia.
That was wonderful Richard, thank you! Happy Christmas to you.
Love, love, this, 😺💕💞♥️💖❤️🇨🇦
A remarkable achievement in 2021: To become member of this outstanding channel. Thanks Richard and Caroline.
THANK YOU! Merry Christmas!
A outstanding recital with some fabulous registration. Thank you so much; you have brought great hope and joy to our household this Advent-tide. And to finish with "Rhosymedre". Terrific!
Magnificent Church building and Organ sound, comes from elegan christianity culcure to the world. Marry Christmas.
Thank you from Miami, FL! What a joyful and uplifting concert to bring in the Christmas celebration! This organ is a magnificent instrument played by a magnificent organist.
Von himmel hoch - A mighty fortress - Thank you Maestro ❣️
Great organ, great music. Thanks a lot!
Very many thanks. Went to St E's on holiday this year and loved both Cathedral and town. Brings back happy memories
wonderful cathedral and organ....magnificant music from a master of the keys.,...
Love the playing of the pedals in socks... :-) Oh, and the music is pretty sweet, too!
A lot of knowledge and a lot of great music from konowledgeable and musiclovefull virtuos. Greetings from Gdańsk Oliwa...
We are doing a Nine Lessons and Carols in our home and intend on playing this as people enter. Thank you!
Richard, spectacular what a beautiful program. Thank you from the heart.
I've been a long time fan of Widors toccata even teaching myself to play it in my younger years. You played it exceptionally well and bought me a lot of pleasure listening to it. Such a splendid organ. Thank you for your virtual concert and tour.
Thank you Richard. Wonderful evening. Thanks again.
Really enjoyed listening to Christmas Hymns on the organ. Here in the Southern States of the USA we don't have many pipe organs, so this was a treat!! Thank you!!
Bravo!!!
Missed today's premiere, so wonderful to listen and watch. Will revisit several times this season. Thank you Richard and Caroline 💖.
I loved the cinematography showing us where you were seated and the many fascinating views of the cathedral. Yes, we enjoyed ALL of it! How great that you love playing what you do and we love listening to what you play in your unique, wonderful ways!
Wow, what a beautiful organ and great organist. Thanks for sharing this great Christmas music.
Those pipes are cool to see behind the wall, so many of them, 😺❤️💞💕💖♥️🇨🇦
Thank you again Richard and Caroline, it was a blessing tonight as always.
This organ looks the size of a building to me! Excellent sound and playing, by the way.
Thank you so much sir for the organ music.🎶 I am trying to get in the Xmas spirit after a major procedure. I am doing well and back at work tomorrow. Thanks again. God is good all the time…
Thank you so much God bless you
You play these songs so beautifully, God bless you, you are amazing! So powerful!
Thank you!
The Widor sounds wonderful on this organ!
Just Beautiful - pieces I've not heard before.The John Ireland was just so amazing. I'm going to ask Linda Buzzard to play that at The Chapel of Saint John the Divine Champaign IL. She is the wife of John Paul Buzard Pipe Organ Chanpaign IL .
Thank you so much for the effort you put into these Performances. I have to say the difference between just good playing or phenominal playing always comes down to Phrasing which + Artistry. Everything you do is so musical, always at the right tempo, and beautfiully interpretated because you understand phrasing & voicing! This made my day! Cheers from Canada... going to add this to my Xmas Playlist. 🔔🎄🇬🇧🇨🇦👑🎅🏽🔔p.s. Cathedral images stunning! Nothing this old in Canada, also...just wondering have we ever heard you play Piano?
Superb renditions bring tears of joy to an old man's face. Thanks also for the in-chamber view of the hooded trompette.
Some of the most beautiful voices ever! From one Jewish lady to you all, happy holidays!
Thankyou Richard for such a wonderful compilation. It was a blessing to us all here in my family home and Church. I cant watch live BIS anymore, due to time difference. I miss the virtual church and community so much. It was my highlight of the week!
All excellent, as usual, dear Richard and Caroline.
Happy Christmas to all at Beauty in Sound Virtual Church.
I can hear the new BiS console being installed this week.
A great Advent indeed.
Congratulations!
I just found this a few days ago and I can't begin to tell you how much I've enjoyed it. Your commentary is great, your music selection is wonderful, and your performance is as spectacular as that MAGNIFICENT instrument. Finishing with Widor is really the icing on the cake. I love to listen to it as much as I love to play it.
Beautiful hymns to the glory of God! Amazing Church - Amazing Organ - Amazing Richard! I was wondering if the computer listened to him playing a turn the pages on it own? If so that's so cool!
Hi Rebecca, the computer turns pages using an app called ForScore - here is Richard’s video on the subject th-cam.com/video/3Acgt6Q6bCY/w-d-xo.html
Wonderful selections...know what you were doing in focus on this magnificent organ!...but wish you had arranged for a choir to sing the pieces...that's just me...Fantastic work, Richard!!!...😇🥰⛪️⛪️⛪️