"A WHITER SHADE OF PALE" - XAVER VARNUS PLAYS HIS OWN CONCERT HALL'S ORGAN WITH JOHNNY LAKE (GUITAR)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 เม.ย. 2021
- I dedicate this recording of "A Whiter Shade of Pale" to the loving memory of life long friend, the legendary Hungarian actress, Mari Törőcsik (1935-2021). Transcription of the 1967 Procol Harum song for organ and guitar, performed by guitarist Johnny Lake and Xaver Varnus on the Casavant Organ in his own concert hall in Brooklyn, Nova Scotia.
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Xaver Varnus' first piano teacher was Emma Németh, one of the last pupils of Debussy. He has played virtually every important organ in the world, including those in Bach's Thomaskirche in Leipzig (2014), Berliner Dom (2013), Notre-Dame (1981), Saint-Sulpice (2006) and Saint-Eustache (1996) in Paris, National Shrine in Washington, D.C. (1985), and Canterbury Cathedral (2004), as well as the largest existing instrument in the world, the Wanamaker Organ in Philadelphia (1985). His Quadruple Platinum Disc winning album "From Ravel to Vangelis" (SONY, 2007), is the best-selling organ CD ever. As a Canadian citizen, Xaver Varnus resides in Berlin, and in Brooklyn, Nova Scotia Peninsula, where he opened Varnus Hall in a 19th century church. "Put simply, Varnus is a monster talent, every bit as stimulating and individual as the late Glenn Gould" (The Globe & Mail, Canada's National Newspaper). "He is one of the most influential figure in organ music in the early twenty-first century." (Mark Wigmore, The New Classical FM, Canada).
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I was born in 1960, but not in the.US. however I have lived and breathe last echoes of the hippie movement and freedom and those wonderful era of creativity in music and... This is one of these.songs. It's so absurd to see what the world.has turned into. I'm a survivor, and is very painful to hear this song, it makes.me.sad and nostalgic
Know the feeling
This song is absurd. That's what makes it good.
Lovely version of the Procol Harum (English group), hit.
We mourn with those who mourn. Still a wonder of the shared human experience
And with hope for a better and peaceful world!👏💖🙏
I never knew a piece of music can communicate a message this clearly. The feeling of old memory, the emotions of missing someone who is dear...
Sure was unexpected this piece on my way to work.
Perhaps life is unexpected after all, for it is in the hand of God.
Egy csodálatos Művész egy csodálatos Művésznek...szívből jövö, mélyen megérintő.
Im a grown man of 37 and this made me cry. It reminds me of the scene from the film The boat that rocked, where it is sinking with records floating
Nova Scotia has been blessed with this world famous organist. Welcome.
Awesome rendition of Whiter Shade of Pale.
They are not playing "amazing Grace."
Respecfully, who in gods name disliked this??
This was such a beautiful version of a song made for crying.
Perfect!
26 trolls 🥺
Because it's not rap or grunge or whatever....
So true even with Proco Harum singing it, it's a classic 👍
@@josht.1317 In a way I agree with you. At least I would say the guitar should'nt overshadow the sound of the organ, which is without a doubt flawless.
@@josht.1317 Yes indeed, the guitar was awful.
It´s so beautiful, it made me cry..
Прекрасная композиция в исполнении профессиональных музыкантов. Даже спустя более 50 лет она звучит октуально.
I have passed by that church so many times in my youth... so great to see it's new use. Listening to that made my day.
Beautiful version, I hope Procol Harum has heard it.
Beautiful! Brought me peace into this crazy world and assured me that I’m not alone. Thank you!
You are not alone 🇿🇦🥺
Wow, what a beautiful, well said comment. I grew-up in the 60's and this, above all other songs of that era, speaks directly to my heart.
This song is one of my favourit ones. It was interpreted by Annie Lenox too. Wonderful! Thank you!
Varnus lets the organ sing. Splendid!
Simply wonderful!
I just wanted you guys to play for ever, I absolutely love this tune, when I first heard as a child back in the early 70s it has stuck in a very special part of my mind. This performance is outstanding, wish I could give you a million likes. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I just wanted you guys to play forever
@@marcogardois3678 You seem to have stolen my name! What's with that? i did NOT say the above! Are you a troll, or did the computer glitch?
Just a beautiful peaceful place.
Love to all all
In 1968 I spotted a beautiful man on the other side of the dance floor of a smokey club. The DJ started to play this song and a moment later we were dancing. He is my husband now. This song has always evoked an emotional response from both of us. When we hear it on the radio a mischievous smile blossoms on our faces along with a twinkle in our eyes. I learned BWV 1068 a couple of years earlier. Registration imitates a B3 except for lack of key clicks and a Leslie spinning up. The resultant 32' is a nice touch. rainbow
❤❤❤Greteengs from Poland.
@@1972scenic thank you!
September 2023 😊
That is a beautiful love story, and on that criterion alone you chose well. Whiter Shade can do that...
Listen to Varnus playing Purcell's "Cold."
Organ blower? Bawahahaha! You have a great sense of humor too!
Törőcsik Mari most is él és mosolyog, ne feledje, most is mosolyog, Onnét is mosolyog Önre és szereti!!! Csurog a könnyem.
Nem biztos, hogy rá mosolyog. Ő sosem hagyta volna el a hazáját.
Play on Gentlemen. You are brilliant musicians. May God watch over you.
What a treat and to think this beautiful concert hall is only a few miles away from my home. Looking forward to attending a live concert. Great job guys and thankyou.
I love it, the impact of this performance is incredible. The guitar stays calm with the main theme, but the organ is full of emotion😍
A "Sápadtabb árnyalatú" felvételt az egész életen át tartó barát, a legendás magyar színésznő, Törőcsik Mari (1935-2021) szeretetteljes emlékének szentelem. Az 1967-es Procol Harum orgona és gitár dalának átirata Johnny Lake gitáros és Xaver Varnus előadásában a Casavant Organon, saját koncerttermében, Brooklynban, Új-Skóciában.
A szám eredeti címe : A halványabbnál is fehérebb árnyalat. Kislányként ez volt a kedvenc számom :(
The best song ever , wonderful rendition
musica, contemplazione, preghiera, felicità! Grazie e complimenti
Xaver Varnus is my favorite organist of all time, since first listening to his work many years ago. Thank you!
This performance of a whiter shade of pale is superbly played, and is like a hymn of true beauty. Powerful.
SUPER!!!
Sono rimasta seduta per ascoltarla..la sua musica entra nel cuore 💖
Panowie... Genialne wykonanie..absolutny the best i sztos w internecie❤❤❤❤❤ pozdrawiam serdecznie z pięknej i niepodległej Polski...❤❤❤❤🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱👍👍👍👍
Cóż za ciarki i emocje...jesteście najlepsi❤
Dziekuje ....
Absolutely heavenly! Thank you!
No, "Amazing Grace" is.
Izgalmas a gitár és orgonajáték ! Nagyon klassz ! Köszönöm !!!!!!❤
That was wonderful, played at the right tempo. Always been a favorite when done right. Amazing
Entrancing, hauntingly beautiful. Thank you. 😓
A long time favorite of mine! Wonderful tribute! Beautifully played!
Uau!
Maravilhoso! Incrível! Fantástico!
Simplesmente lindo!
Aaahhh easy listening just beautiful 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧👍👍👍👍👍
A combination I never would have thought of, his mighty organ and a lowly guitar. We need to thank the third member of this group, the Engineer who shaped the power of the music to bring out the best of each and kept the one from swallowing the other. Awesome music, unforgettable!
Szuper zenei együttes Ügyesek kedvesek és aranyosak vagytok Öszintén gratulálok
Non immaginavo......felice di aver ascoltato, grazie
Procol Harem created a masterpiece. Brings back fond memories. Well played gentlemen.
I play this all the time. Love it!
Xaver Varnus bravo good luck. Благодарю вас за исполнение прекрасной композиции удачи вам и вашим близким и здоровья.
I always loved this song from the moment it came out way back in 1967. It’s one of those tunes that just makes you feel good every time I hear it. This is a wonderful version and so glad I found it. Thank You both !!!!!!
May she rest in peace and never be forgotten! This beautiful piece will help!
Listened to it during my first cup of coffee of the day. I didn't finish even my cup, best start up is music I can tell you. Thank you Xaver!
Two great talents . glad to have you both here in our community . Enjoyed very much. thank you.
Beautiful! Will listen and watch it again! Thank you. Made my evening much nicer, here in the southeastern US.
Csodálatos, és mélyen megható. 😢 Köszönöm!
I've always loved this song and this version is totally mesmerising beautifully played lads
Thanks Both of You very much . This performance of a nostalgic piece touched my soul.
One of my favorite songs.Great job with both organ and guitar!!Thank You!!
absolutely stunning interpretation ❣️
Magnifique , merci
A beautiful substitution of the guitar for Gary Brooker's vocals, the guitar bringing out the full emotion. Great organ playing too. Bravo.
this is the most beautiful version of the song I have ever heard
Очень красивая и проницающая музыка, спасибо большое за удовольствие!
Absolutely emotionally moving and just beautiful version of this classic song .
Take care and love goes to you
all.
Charles from
Sydney, Australia
Wonderful! Thank you! Splendid!
So Lovely Reminds Me Sunday Church Music At Zion Lutheran Kerrville Tx
Köszönjük ezt a csodálatos és megható zenét!!!
Just a few seconds in I can honestly say how beautiful and moving you both played this piece. Thank you.
Deeply moving. A beautiful tribute.
Beautiful!!!💝
Just so soothing amazing just the best I've ever heard thankyou xxx
Beautiful. 😍
REALLY NICE. LOTS OF GREAT MEMORIES!!!
Csodálatos ès felemelő volt! Köszönöm az èlmènyt! 💕
That was absolutely FABULOUS best rendition I have ever heard ........THANK YOU
Добрый вам вечер Уважаемый Автор этого замечательного видео спасибо вам огромное за это прекрасное видео и дай вам бог крепкого здоровья счастья и успехов с Уважением К вам Катя Ушакова!!!!😍😍😍😍😍
Great performance. Thanks!
Amazing, thanks for performing and sharing.
Fantastic!
Merveilleux ! ça rappelle bien des souvenirs de jeunesse. Merci pour ce bon moment.
Großartig vorgetragen! Wunderschön! Danke!👏👏👍👍🎶🎹🎸🌅
I do believe that this is my favorite piece of music. It is hard to describe the feelings that come over me while listening to this.
Csodálatos volt! Méltó megemlékezés !
I could listen to this song over and over and over. One of the most Beautiful songs ever written. Excellent Job. Thank You.
Very peacefull Love it!
An beautiful combination for an exceptional piece of subtle music. Very well suited.for the organ which it was originally composed for, I think. Keep your excellent music coming Xaver Varnus on your Cassavante. You are a GENIUS!!
Marvelous and beautiful crosstalk. "Fehérebb mint a sápadtság."
Amazing performance!
beautiful. tears and chills. I need less of social media and more of this
Excellent!
Köszönöm megtisztelő kedves figyelmességedet nagyon szép hangversenyt tettél föl ma reggel
Yes, yes great, many thanks🙏
Wonderful...!
Beautiful
Großartig! Ein Meilenstein der Musikgeschichte, wunderschön und sentimental.👍👍🎹🎸🎶🎵👏👏🌅
Beautiful.......
You are so very special. I feel utterly enriched ever since I learnt of you.
This is a beautiful composition, really worthy of your touch.
Such a sensitive performance, carried out so beautifully.
Thank you Xaver & Johnny for your wonderful "take" on it.
Awesome. Beautifully done. Bravo!
Maestro: what an unexpected and wonderful surprise. Thank you again for such heighten language.
I have adored this song since its release when I was 9 years old. I stumbled into this version when listening to Gert Van Hoef, and this has simply left me stunned! Amazing understanding of the piece. Best wishes to you all from Northern Ireland.
Я родился в Донбассе. В городе Горловка. Мне очень нравится с самого раннего детства органная музыка. Господи, молю тебя, воцари на земле нашей благоденствия,мир и покой!!!
Das geht so richtig durch und durch. Herrlich. Vielen Dank.
Melodia affascinante ,conciliante il raccoglimento e la meditazione.Ottimo abbinamento organo-chitarra.
Well done…a classical rendition…both artists add their emotions and create a lovely atmosphere.
Splendid.
Bravo!!!!!!!!!! beautiful performance of one of the most beautiful musical themes where the sound of the organ stands out without which it would never have become what it is. ( Created in 1968 by the organist of Procol Harum, who was not recognized as an author by the singer and pianist of that musical group who recorded the song in his name and collected royalties due to the organist who had to go to court and sue him until he won the trial in 2007, a pity that such a beautiful work was tarnished by the greed of the singer and pianist, my most energetic repudiation of that person). Congratulations to the young man who plays that beautiful pipe organ and to the guitarist who plays the melody. Greetings from Argentina. ( Some thought that this music is based on the : Aria for the 3* string of J. S : Bach, nothing more wrong because neither the melody nor the chords are similar. )
Great music with your fantastic playing and beautiful video !
WOW!!!! One of my favorite pieces played on the Hammond, but first time on the Pipe Organ!!! Excellent 👍🎼🎵🎶🎹🎹🎹 The sound of flowing waters are very soothing and relaxing. Thank you!