How Great Thou Art arranged by Dan Miller and performed by John Cleaveland on the Calvary Grand Organ. For information about obtaining this arrangement see danmillermusic.com MP Moller Opus 11739 V/205
I have listened to this video at least 10x today. There's nothing like listening to an organ play a beautiful prelude like this at the start of service. So warm and filling to the soul. May God continue to bless this church and that it will always have an organist to play this wonderful instrument.
It's not only about hearing, it is about feeling... A properly placed SW combined with PA sound equipment in a 80 sq. meters living room with a height of up to 5 meters are able to replicate the reverb and feeling of that church. Despite some thousand miles away, in Germany, the deep bass of Calvary Grand always makes my stomach rumble like it should... Once you have experienced this, you never wanna buy any headphones again. :)
This is so beautiful! I think I am going to cry. This is the best and most beautiful version of this song. Dan Miller knowswhat this song isall about. Thank You Dan !
I use this arrangement to close all of my concerts at Callaway Gardens. Dan also composed an arr of "The Church in the Wildwood" as a gift to me. I was SO HONORED!!
I'm sure they would have let you play it. I had the opportunity to be there for the dedication of this organ. A great friend of mine back in my hometown where I grew up helped design this wonder organ.
This incredible hymn was played at my dear Dad's requiem. So very, very beautiful. This arrangement is magnificent ! ! John plays it superbly, rich, full & grand ! ! Thank you.
You must have one incredible Microphone; not often I hear the bass pedals picked up when it comes to pipe organ recordings. Very beautiful rendition by the way :D.
One more thing, I wish every church in the world had an organ like this; it gives all the hymns a far greater impact in my opinion. Piano's and tiny organs just don't hold a candle to this but I understand that it's not exactly a space saver either ;).
JoeBee......Do you realize the initial cost/installation of a pipe organ? One million dollars would be the average price. This is only the beginning since pipe organs need constant maintance for tuning and numerous other repairs. It takes an institution of major size/finances to afford a pipe organ. There are literally thousands of pipe organs all over America that stand unplayed and gathering dust.......because 1) finding and supporting a qualified organist is difficult and 2) many large churches are moving from traditional church music over to contemporary music which requires only minimal musicianship and minimal instrumental backup.....think keyboards. Bottom line: if you want the magesty of the pipe organ, you must pay the price.
This is one of Moeller's final instruments. Dan Miller must have held their feet to the fire because it is one of Moeller's finest, as 449GO has already written. John certainly brings out the very best of this instrument,
This is amazing , was my dads favorite hymn,ya mine too, very moving! What is the frequency of that lowest pipe? my beyer dymamic DT770 head phones do an excellent job even on that low frequency!
This is just awesome and with the exception of some churches the other churches want to teach us to live by the bible which is fine no problem for me but they need to go to the book of psalms and read where is says to praise the Lord with stringed instruments and ORGANS and thats my beef with some churches
I love parts of this rendition, but it seems as though a lot of extra notes were added... sort of takes away from it at times. Otherwise, excellent. Thank you
Interesting to see that a steam locomotive can have views on organs - not that I disagree, but I think you need to be concentrating on that overhaul so you can be back pounding over Dainton, Rattery and Hemerdon sooner rather than later! ;-)
@ squidgetpj92 sure! why not? I will let you in on a little slice of reality. NEVER .. EVER let someone *ANYONE* tell you "You can't do that". you CAN! If any of this in unclear to any of you, PM me. thanks.
How do you suppose you get experience? By playing them of course!LOL! Never discourage budding organist from there instrument. And, organs are not as fragile as you think.
Rubbish! Organs aren't fragile unless they're badly built tracker jobs. The very worst thing you can do to an organ is not use it a lot. Besides, do they want to have anyone to play the damn thing 20-30 years from now?
I have listened to this video at least 10x today. There's nothing like listening to an organ play a beautiful prelude like this at the start of service. So warm and filling to the soul. May God continue to bless this church and that it will always have an organist to play this wonderful instrument.
Beautiful, I love pipe organ music. The king of instruments.
It's not only about hearing, it is about feeling... A properly placed SW combined with PA sound equipment in a 80 sq. meters living room with a height of up to 5 meters are able to replicate the reverb and feeling of that church. Despite some thousand miles away, in Germany, the deep bass of Calvary Grand always makes my stomach rumble like it should... Once you have experienced this, you never wanna buy any headphones again. :)
I want this played at my funeral, beautiful..
I want THIS played at my funeral.
This is so beautiful! I think I am going to cry. This is the best and most beautiful version of this song. Dan Miller knowswhat this song isall about. Thank You Dan !
Thanks for the privilege of being able to listen to this inspiring music.
Love & Love this arrangement. God's musical talent. All praise and glory to Him alone.
I use this arrangement to close all of my concerts at Callaway Gardens. Dan also composed an arr of "The Church in the Wildwood" as a gift to me. I was SO HONORED!!
SOMEONE ALWAYS HAS A COUGH.
I'm sure they would have let you play it. I had the opportunity to be there for the dedication of this organ. A great friend of mine back in my hometown where I grew up helped design this wonder organ.
The 13th largest pipe organ in the world. So many churches are going rock band.
daddy, I agree 100% with you. A mass/church service without an organ is not very uplifting to me.
The power of this song always brings tears to my eyes, thanks for this video!
How great thou art indeed. Beautifully played, and well executed.
i think that the way you play is amazing
god bless
This incredible hymn was played at my dear Dad's requiem. So very, very beautiful. This arrangement is magnificent ! ! John plays it superbly, rich, full & grand ! ! Thank you.
Wow! Tears in my eyes as I type. Thank you and God bless!
great pipe organ arrangement
You must have one incredible Microphone; not often I hear the bass pedals picked up when it comes to pipe organ recordings. Very beautiful rendition by the way :D.
JoeBee9 j
One more thing, I wish every church in the world had an organ like this; it gives all the hymns a far greater impact in my opinion. Piano's and tiny organs just don't hold a candle to this but I understand that it's not exactly a space saver either ;).
JoeBee......Do you realize the initial cost/installation of a pipe organ? One million dollars would be the average price. This is only the beginning since pipe organs need constant maintance for tuning and numerous other repairs. It takes an institution of major size/finances to afford a pipe organ. There are literally thousands of pipe organs all over America that stand unplayed and gathering dust.......because 1) finding and supporting a qualified organist is difficult and 2) many large churches are moving from traditional church music over to contemporary music which requires only minimal musicianship and minimal instrumental backup.....think keyboards. Bottom line: if you want the magesty of the pipe organ, you must pay the price.
it is a good day to.... REJOICE!
+Tom Pauls Every Day is!
Unbelievable, what a masterpiece !
I don't know about you. But I could listen to that last cord forever. Very nicely done. It would be awesome to play that beast every Sunday.
And consider the story creating the circumstances under which this was written. Powerful and inspiring.
What a beautiful arrangement of a favorite Hymn. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for the blessing! Wow!
absolutely fantastic
Damian Kenned
This is really an amazing Organ Voluntary,great as a Funeral Voluntary.
what an amazing organ
Great, I wish I could get this arrangement!
Wow i love this music piece of music
Beautiful! An amazing organ! I love this sound!
Beautiful!
Play that organ...man that sounds good!
This is one of Moeller's final instruments. Dan Miller must have held their feet to the fire because it is one of Moeller's finest, as 449GO has already written. John certainly brings out the very best of this instrument,
Delightful arrangement - thanks for sharing :)
Great Job !
What an arrangement! Faboulas
Is this your arrangement? It gave me chills. Wonderful and inspirational. Praise be to God.
LOLLLL,NIIIICE :) GOD BLESS YOU
Magnificent Instrument... A shame that it's builder was unable to remain in business.
John Carleton Sacramento Ca.
Never let anyone discourage you. Just ask. I am sure they would give you some time with the organ! :)
This is amazing , was my dads favorite hymn,ya mine too, very moving! What is the frequency of that lowest pipe? my beyer dymamic DT770 head phones do an excellent job even on that low frequency!
I love this Dan Miller arrangement and I play it a few times a year. For me, however, this seemed really rushed.
WOW!!!!!!! i wonder if they will let an 18 year old play that thing! thats my paradise right there lol
0:12 there is always that one person who has that loud ass cough!
Kevin Jackson
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nice job...is the church open everyday. ..I'm in charlotte til friday...I would love to see and play this organ..???
This is just awesome and with the exception of some churches the other churches want to teach us to live by the bible which is fine no problem for me but they need to go to the book of psalms and read where is says to praise the Lord with stringed instruments and ORGANS and thats my beef with some churches
It's Moller's largest instrument.
palref I played a Moeller for 28 years and loved every service.
I don´t know.... But.... I want to play that mighty Fortress.... It´s a hard way to get the allowance for that thing :D i think ^^
I love parts of this rendition, but it seems as though a lot of extra notes were added... sort of takes away from it at times. Otherwise, excellent. Thank you
WOW!! Where can I purchase this arrangement???
Interesting to see that a steam locomotive can have views on organs - not that I disagree, but I think you need to be concentrating on that overhaul so you can be back pounding over Dainton, Rattery and Hemerdon sooner rather than later! ;-)
@ squidgetpj92 sure! why not? I will let you in on a little slice of reality. NEVER .. EVER let someone *ANYONE* tell you "You can't do that". you CAN! If any of this in unclear to any of you, PM me. thanks.
why do they want to take these great instruments out of the churches now?
I think the organs are usually pretty fragile, You could try getting experience first
How do you suppose you get experience? By playing them of course!LOL! Never discourage budding organist from there instrument. And, organs are not as fragile as you think.
Rubbish! Organs aren't fragile unless they're badly built tracker jobs. The very worst thing you can do to an organ is not use it a lot. Besides, do they want to have anyone to play the damn thing 20-30 years from now?
To begin with I thought it was just the sound of the celeste ranks, but towards the end it is obvious it's out of tune. The trumpets painfully so!