The most chilling transcription of Mussorgsky piece, that was written during one of his hallucinating events during heavy drinking period. It’s not mythic Dracula, but dying spirit in agony! More powerful than orchestra. Mussorgsky would approved.
It's perfect. I have never heard anyone make the organ sound like a full orchestra like this guy does. He knows that instrument like the back of his incredible hands and feet.
Holy Organ Bars! This man needs to be preserved at all costs. Talent like this is rare to extinct. I’m absolutely gobsmaked. My favourite piece of classical played exactly the way it was meant. What a joy. What an absolute feat of perfection. Thank you.
Bravo ! Magnifique interprétation orchestrale d’une œuvre rarement jouée à l’orgue. Une mention spéciale pour la virtuosité sans faille de l’organiste.
All the Colours of the night so skilfully and effortlessly portrayed, a tremendously powerful piece excellently executed with your amazing talent. Thanks Tom for your fantastic talent for Sound and mood lighting for this piece too! You Boys never cease to amaze and enthral me!
A glorious interpretation of this spine tingling piece displaying not only the majesty of the instrument but also the inestimable abilities of Jonathan Scott.
Richard Harrold I agree that Peter Conte has made a very astonishing transcription that he recorded at Wanamaker's, but I find this one very different in quite a lot of points. I'm not able to tell which of the two is my favorite, both are some wonderful pieces of art.
Why don't you ask Jonathan your self then. I attend most of his concerts and I believe what he says. If you are correct, so be it. but I think that you are wrong.
I am listening on a loop as I hand out candy to trick or treaters on 31 October, 2023. Absolutely perfect for atmosphere and effect. And probably the best rendition of Bald Mountain extant.
This is so much fun. I majored in organ, and never reached these lofty heights... and not that anybody is suffering under the delusion that this is easy, but let me tell ya... IT'S REALLY REALLY NOT EASY. My brain is too interconnected.
The audience has never heard the old girl (organ) sound like that before. Perfect 1890's +/- organ for the piece. Surprisingly clear voices. And there's Mr. Scotts mastery. OOOh really neart reeds, at 04:55 never heard ones like that before.. also at 5:24..cool
Absolutely astounding in every respect. Your arrangements are always brilliant but it's your mastery of registration, interpretation and technique, coupled with such tremendous musicianship that sets you apart. Praise also must go to Tom! I've no idea where you placed those mikes (or how much, if any, post happens) but you captured that performance perfectly - I was there on the bench with him at the beginning hearing the action, love it. Thank you both. 👏👏
Brilliant adaptation - there will probably be a very technical term for it, but I love the little them that come sin at about 6:42 and I can just see withces dancing down the mountain willy nilly
Another example of how the organ can outstrip the orchestra, in the hands of a gifted player. And to think that those buffoons in London make little use of the Albert Hall organ, following its multi-million pound renovation. Why not? Are organ events considered 'un-cool.?!
Offshoreorganbuilder On The 20th August I am going to one of the BBC proms which consists entirely of the organ there. I cannot wait to hear it! The day before yesterday I went to another prom in which the pieces were performed by the National Youth Orchestra. Next year I hope to get all season tickets and get to the last night.
Brings back memories of watching the Disney cartoon with witches, skeletons, and demons cavorting in the moonlight. Plus, if I recall correctly, a couple of black cats.
Nothing to do with this phenomenal performance, but I always thought the title of the work was "A Night on Bald Mountain", as if the place wasn't just *a* bald mountain but actually *named* Bald Mountain. (This is easy to believe, because British Columbia has both a Bald Mountain and a Mount Baldy, and apparently there are *fifteen* distinct peaks named "Bald Mountain" in the US state of Washington.)
@@joeppeeters6222 not the same. Bald in Russian has only one meaning “ without hair! Like in English you wouldn’t describe a bold person as “not covered”.
Excellent renditon! I must go and see Mr. Scott perform when he is in the area. Apparently, Mussorgsky never got to hear this masterpiece played by an orchestra. Some idiot with no taste stopped him and he passed away in his 40s I think of alcoholism 😢
In the actual original total it was called Night on Bare Mountain or Ночь на голых горах. So yes the title is correct people just use bald because it means the same in context
Od zawsze ten utwór nazywa się "Noc na Łysej Górze "po polsku jest to dosłowne tłumaczenie z języka rosyjskiego a jak wiadomo Mussorgski był Rosjaninem
The best English rendition of Mussorgsky’s title is ‘St John’s Eve on Bald Mountain’. This I arrangement I believe is based on Rimsky-Korsakov’s version of the orchestral score, which has a lot of Rimsky-Korsakov’s invention in it in addition to Mussorgsky’s. Still, I like it. And this arrangement is brilliant.
Oh YES, so in-your-face isn't it! Started off life as an exhibit at Sir Titus Salt's Saltaire (Salt+River Aire) in 1887. The display pipes can't be 32' though. For a start there's no 32' flue rank at VH! There is a 32' RESULTANT Bass, but a Resultant (aka Acoustic) 32' Bass achieves each of its sounds by using a 16' (nominal) pipe with a hint of its dominant (fifth above). Secondly, have a good look at the visuals and you'll see that the very pretty VH display pipes are only three people high, not six people high - such quick way of measuring anything! There IS a 32' reed, a Contra Trombone, deliciously pungent as Stilton, but its resonators are hidden, as they are in most pre-1950s organs. In VH's case the 32' resonators must be either half-length or mitred (turned 180 degrees half way so that they double back on themselves) unless they are hidden under the seats (exciting thought). Well-voiced half-length resonators can sound strong, but in this case my betting would be on mitred. Anyone know for sure?
It's amazing what anybody can accomplish with a lot of focused practice. I feel the same way about video gamers who can speed run through Super Mario Bros. in under 5 minutes. :-)
Prachtig stuk om op orgel te spelen. Maar dit orgel klinkt als een Amsterdamse Gracht. Breng de broers Scott alsjeblieft naar het orgel van de Martinikerk in Groningen, dat is een prachtinstrument dat hun werk meer eer aandoet.
He's a great organist but good lord, man, it's not a race! There's no extra points for finishing early! Well, that was my impression at least. Just a tad slower would have suited the music better in my opinion.
Great composition, great organist, great composer!!!
Two hands, two feet, 8 fingers, 2 thumbs, 2 heels, 2 toes, all moving in different directions at different times in perfect timing . Amazing.
8 fingers, 2 thumbs?
@Konstantin Ridaya :D
Thumbs are also fingers
@@l.v1473 no they're not they're thumbs.
@@jackman12359 that's what most people have.
The most chilling transcription of Mussorgsky piece, that was written during one of his hallucinating events during heavy drinking period. It’s not mythic Dracula, but dying spirit in agony! More powerful than orchestra. Mussorgsky would approved.
This piece is perfect for the organ
Yeah, perfect for Halloween
agreed
It's perfect. I have never heard anyone make the organ sound like a full orchestra like this guy does. He knows that instrument like the back of his incredible hands and feet.
The best concert organist in the world, by far!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
That was a marvelous performance.🤩
Holy Organ Bars! This man needs to be preserved at all costs. Talent like this is rare to extinct. I’m absolutely gobsmaked. My favourite piece of classical played exactly the way it was meant. What a joy. What an absolute feat of perfection. Thank you.
They could use cryogenics...
Brings back memories from Disney’s “Fantasia” of the demon sequence done to this magnificent piece of music
Fabulous Jonathan. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍👍
Chills! This song is so macabre and sounds incredible on the organ. Well done!
Incredible performance. Goes beyond the description of words. Bravo!
AMAZING! Can't get enough of Scott's playing!
Me neither.
Bravo ! Magnifique interprétation orchestrale d’une œuvre rarement jouée à l’orgue. Une mention spéciale pour la virtuosité sans faille de l’organiste.
Mussorgsky must be proud! This is amazing!
All the Colours of the night so skilfully and effortlessly portrayed, a tremendously powerful piece excellently executed with your amazing talent. Thanks Tom for your fantastic talent for Sound and mood lighting for this piece too! You Boys never cease to amaze and enthral me!
Forget Toccata and Fugue in D Minor.
THIS is the perfect piece for organ!
Some of the chords in this song are metal as hell! Love it
Absolutely superb!
I am stunned! Jonathan Scott is gifted beyond my ability to describe his talent!
An excellent rendition, Mr. Scott. Thank you.
A glorious interpretation of this spine tingling piece displaying not only the majesty of the instrument but also the inestimable abilities of Jonathan Scott.
Wow simply magnificent. Got chills running through me
The audience must have been taken into another world.
Wowww!!! splendid!
Recording has real presence. This a magnificent instrument. Jonathan one of your best.
Yet again Jonathan amazes all of his Hanley supporters with HIS transcriptions. His Bridgewater Hall performance on Mon. 3rd was fantastic
Richard Harrold I agree that Peter Conte has made a very astonishing transcription that he recorded at Wanamaker's, but I find this one very different in quite a lot of points. I'm not able to tell which of the two is my favorite, both are some wonderful pieces of art.
Why don't you ask Jonathan your self then. I attend most of his concerts and I believe what he says. If you are correct, so be it. but I think that you are wrong.
All this time, I thought it was "A Night On Bald Mountain." No matter; outstanding again! Bravo!
You're right.
I am listening on a loop as I hand out candy to trick or treaters on 31 October, 2023. Absolutely perfect for atmosphere and effect. And probably the best rendition of Bald Mountain extant.
This is so much fun. I majored in organ, and never reached these lofty heights... and not that anybody is suffering under the delusion that this is easy, but let me tell ya... IT'S REALLY REALLY NOT EASY. My brain is too interconnected.
A wonderful performance, Jonathan.
like the "train horns" at 2:26. Cool reed stop. Sounds like this is a perfect orchestral organ for this piece...bountiful reeds and colors.
I loved this entire piece. I especially loved how the contra-bassoon sounded in the pedals!
The audience has never heard the old girl (organ) sound like that before. Perfect 1890's +/- organ for the piece. Surprisingly clear voices. And there's Mr. Scotts mastery. OOOh really neart reeds, at 04:55 never heard ones like that before.. also at 5:24..cool
Haunting but bloody fantastic at the same time. The bass is so powerful it gives me chills 😮
Wonderful!!
Absolutely astounding in every respect. Your arrangements are always brilliant but it's your mastery of registration, interpretation and technique, coupled with such tremendous musicianship that sets you apart.
Praise also must go to Tom! I've no idea where you placed those mikes (or how much, if any, post happens) but you captured that performance perfectly - I was there on the bench with him at the beginning hearing the action, love it.
Thank you both. 👏👏
Wonderful rendition!
I shall visit the United Kingdom to hear these virtuoso brothers and to see Stonehenge
Great interpretation on the pipe organ!
Amazing performance! Registration was perfect, technique is flawless. I can’t imagine how much work must have gone into this piece, bravo!
im a metal head and this spectacular! i wish that at some point a meta band an make a cover of this song and do it justice
BRAVO!!!
Blimey - this is perfect for an organ, and vice-versa.
Brilliant adaptation - there will probably be a very technical term for it, but I love the little them that come sin at about 6:42 and I can just see withces dancing down the mountain willy nilly
Awesome!
Great! This could have been a reason for me to visit the UK for the first time in my life.. If i knew about it on time :D
Beautiful ! must buy!
pity. I can't buy this. it's not on any of his cd's on his website. Not on amazon either.
Bravissimo!!!
Fantastic...
I know this song but I have never heard it performed on a pipe organ. WOW!
Another example of how the organ can outstrip the orchestra, in the hands of a gifted player.
And to think that those buffoons in London make little use of the Albert Hall organ, following its multi-million pound renovation. Why not? Are organ events considered 'un-cool.?!
your negativity is disgusting. Kindly avoid children.
Offshore is right thou.
don't like truth, eh?
"When you have to kill a man, it costs nothing to be polite." - Winston Churchill
Some people simply don't "get it". No worries, enjoy.
Offshoreorganbuilder On The 20th August I am going to one of the BBC proms which consists entirely of the organ there. I cannot wait to hear it! The day before yesterday I went to another prom in which the pieces were performed by the National Youth Orchestra. Next year I hope to get all season tickets and get to the last night.
Oh ... this is really nice ... and maybe creepy!
Great version!
Excelente
Brings back memories of watching the Disney cartoon with witches, skeletons, and demons cavorting in the moonlight. Plus, if I recall correctly, a couple of black cats.
I remember when the main line from the piece shows up in "The Wizard Of Oz" The part where they're running down the stairs about to break Dorthy out.
genius !
La personne qui m'a recommandé haendel orgue est de bon goût merci!
great camera work too.
Fantastic playing! Is this organ used often? Wish I could hear it live.
Nothing to do with this phenomenal performance, but I always thought the title of the work was "A Night on Bald Mountain", as if the place wasn't just *a* bald mountain but actually *named* Bald Mountain. (This is easy to believe, because British Columbia has both a Bald Mountain and a Mount Baldy, and apparently there are *fifteen* distinct peaks named "Bald Mountain" in the US state of Washington.)
The greatest organist in God's creation!
Let your religion at home,please.
"Dorthy are you in there...it's us"
I think Mussorgsy would approve!
Ficou lindo!
Coinvolta e rapita dall'inizio alla fine. Grazie.
So much trash they create nowadays, but when you hear this hope is restored to humanity.
I always knew this piece to be called Night on Bald Mountain¿¿¿¿
Same 😂😂
is a story of a devil on a mountain (the bald mountain or Monte Calvo) that in night appear. The final on largo is the arrive of the dawn
"Bald" and "Bare" are both English translations from a Russian word meaning "not covered."
@@joeppeeters6222 not the same. Bald in Russian has only one meaning “ without hair! Like in English you wouldn’t describe a bold person as “not covered”.
What's the rush?
Excellent renditon! I must go and see Mr. Scott perform when he is in the area.
Apparently, Mussorgsky never got to hear this masterpiece played by an orchestra. Some idiot with no taste stopped him and he passed away in his 40s I think of alcoholism 😢
Last one 🤠
6:43 he’s playing the keyboard and the pedalboard on that organ very very fast!!!
Восхищаюсь.
Definitely a "Dracula feel" with this arrangement.
I like to imagine Christopher Lee's version of Dracula along with this theme (Lee's Dracula was my childhood sleep paralisis demon XD)
MUSSORGSKY - NIGHT ON BALD MOUNTAIN is the correct title
It's called "Night on BALD Mountain" by Modest Mussorgsky
It's actually called Ночь на лысой горе
Adam Greenhalgh Nice one cracked me up!
In the actual original total it was called Night on Bare Mountain or Ночь на голых горах. So yes the title is correct people just use bald because it means the same in context
Od zawsze ten utwór nazywa się "Noc na Łysej Górze "po polsku jest to dosłowne tłumaczenie z języka rosyjskiego a jak wiadomo Mussorgski był Rosjaninem
The best English rendition of Mussorgsky’s title is ‘St John’s Eve on Bald Mountain’.
This I arrangement I believe is based on Rimsky-Korsakov’s version of the orchestral score, which has a lot of Rimsky-Korsakov’s invention in it in addition to Mussorgsky’s. Still, I like it. And this arrangement is brilliant.
It is a legal requirement to cackle insanely while playing this piece
What a fantastic organ. Are those 32' pipes on show?
Richard Harrold 128 ft.
Just a joke 😇
Oh YES, so in-your-face isn't it! Started off life as an exhibit at Sir Titus Salt's Saltaire (Salt+River Aire) in 1887. The display pipes can't be 32' though. For a start there's no 32' flue rank at VH! There is a 32' RESULTANT Bass, but a Resultant (aka Acoustic) 32' Bass achieves each of its sounds by using a 16' (nominal) pipe with a hint of its dominant (fifth above). Secondly, have a good look at the visuals and you'll see that the very pretty VH display pipes are only three people high, not six people high - such quick way of measuring anything! There IS a 32' reed, a Contra Trombone, deliciously pungent as Stilton, but its resonators are hidden, as they are in most pre-1950s organs. In VH's case the 32' resonators must be either half-length or mitred (turned 180 degrees half way so that they double back on themselves) unless they are hidden under the seats (exciting thought). Well-voiced half-length resonators can sound strong, but in this case my betting would be on mitred. Anyone know for sure?
Is this guy even human ?
It's amazing what anybody can accomplish with a lot of focused practice. I feel the same way about video gamers who can speed run through Super Mario Bros. in under 5 minutes. :-)
Erik Geier let them all believe we aren’t
Where can I find these recordings in the U. S.?
Prachtig stuk om op orgel te spelen. Maar dit orgel klinkt als een Amsterdamse Gracht. Breng de broers Scott alsjeblieft naar het orgel van de Martinikerk in Groningen, dat is een prachtinstrument dat hun werk meer eer aandoet.
Now, this is scary stuff. Makes me turn around and see if anybody sneaked up behind me.
9.30: very bare
Welp my mind went to this song playing when chernobog is in a bad mood
add my accolades to the already long list of accolades!
Nice, but I’m spoiled by Stokowski’s triumphant ending symbolizing victory of good over evil.
Need to change the title the piece is actually called "Night on Bald Mountain"
2:36 when you cut in front of an 18 wheeler on the interstate
I think its BALD Mt
To quote Shawn Spencer, I've seen it both ways.
He is not consent with all the different tempi. Unfortunately.
He's a great organist but good lord, man, it's not a race! There's no extra points for finishing early! Well, that was my impression at least. Just a tad slower would have suited the music better in my opinion.
Sometimes he's too hasty.
Да русский пряник в немецкой упаковке - оригинально
Sounds rushed and the pharsing is "clipped"