In this day of pain, loss and suffering due to the corona virus pandemic, to be treated to this instance of beauty and transcendence has nearly brought me to tears. The human race is worth saving. Thank you, Gert, for demonstrating that.
Beautiful!!! Nothing is more exciting than watching you perform on the organ and how you make those keys sing at your fingertips. Thank you, Gert, keep your family close and safe.
Your music is a language that transcends words. As you play, I am reminded of Jesus' words in John 16:33. "These things I have spoken to you, that in ME you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world." As you have been, may you always remain a faithful steward of the unique gift that God has entrusted to you. Praying for you and your precious family, "Sis" Maria in NC, USA.
Gert, what a beautiful refuge you create in this terrible time here on earth. May God truly Bless You, Marjolein and your beautiful child. ThankYou very much!
Thankyou Gert. What a wonderful way to end a Sunday evening in Texas. May God continue to bless you, your wife, and child. I pray you stay forever in God's grace and protection.
This pice of music was commissioned for the UK handing back Hong Kong to China. It was played at that ceremony by the pipes and drums of the British Army. Gert, you have managed to play a very "reedy" sound on the organ which echoes the original performance. So clever. Thank you.
Thank you. This one of my favourites. It was played by one of my organists accompanied by a young member of the church on the violin on the occasion of my retirement seven years ago. Happy memories of a wonderful church. The Lord bless you and all your family.
My Scottish heart rejoices to hear you play one of my favourite tunes. I have only heard it played on the bagpipes before, but your improvisation is sensational. Could you please play thid during one of your live feeds? I am in heaven with this performance.
Gosh maybe I shouldn’t say this but in about 70 years when it is time for you (like it always will be for everyone) to enter in God’s holy kingdom, you and other great organists who play like you, would have the « job » playing such lovely music for us all. Organ music like yours sounds so very heavenly Gert. I love looking at you playing on TH-cam as well as listening to the Digital CDs I bought on your site. You have a wonderful gift.
Gert, I love this piece, you are a very talented young man, I love pipe organ music, I keep following all you play, it makes my day and I could listen to you non stop. I live in the United States from Utah, you have brightened my life up with your talent, thank you, you have a cute family, may god bless you always, I would love to see you in person someday, love Ross Toone
Thank you for this, Gert. It offers solace to those afflicted by the pandemic. It offers comfort to musicians who have been laid-off. It seems as if this instrument brings clarity and focus during this time. Thank you for your generosity. Peace and health to you and your loved ones.
Thank you for drawing me near to God with this magnificent and transcendent music. I literally dropped to my knees with tears streaming down my face as I worshipped God!
Love it - just love it! Thank you, Gert. I play the organ in a church in Uxbridge (England) once a fortnight - or, I used to, before you-know-what happened - and a lady asked if I would play that tune for her. I had never heard of it but, after I investigated further, I liked it a lot. Thank you for a splendid, and moving, rendition. ps. and that's a great key-change from F to F#!
Dear Gert , what an inspirational piece of music ! It brought tears to my eyes as most of us throughout this world are now in some sort of imposed isolation. Your music brought a light of hope and better days to come . I hope you Marjolein and Thomas and family remain healthy and safe from this contagious virus ! May God bless you and keep you safe ! Thank you from Australia
In Our World of Troubles and concerns, for the Corna Virus, your Music is like a healing salve,and full of Hope. Thank you Gert for you"r Beautiful contribution.Stay Safe. RB
Despite advancing years and thinking nothing can bring tears to my eyes my constant search for new versions of this beautiful piece always brings me back to this rendition. Although amazing on the bagpipe there is something calming and moving about hearing it played on the king of instruments by what has to be one of the worlds masters. Gert brings out the best in these beasts - thank you - now where did I put those tissues.
How wonderfully skilled and artistic you are Gert. Thanks for this beautiful music. May God bless and protect you and your lovely family.Happiness brought to us during this difficult time, thanks again.
I really appreciate it this, as church services have been discontinued for the duration. Our pastor is doing an online service but that's not quite the same for me. I liked your improvisation I pray that you, marjolein, and Thomas stay safe. JWtg
@QHarefield But wonderful playing that we certainly never hear in our church. Not because we don't have music but few can measure up to this glorious playing on a great instrument. Blessed to have so many great organs in the Netherlands and young organists like Gert to perform on them. Have now followed him for well over 10 years and been lucky enough to be at a number of his concerts live when visiting the country of my birth.
I really like your registration in this piece, I can almost hear the bagpipes normally associated with performances of this tune when played at Ieper in November 11th services. Prachtig gespeeld.
Gert, thank you, all the way from far Western Australia! Especially during this dark time. It is always a joy to listen to you. Take Care and Keep Safe and God Bless your Family and you...
Absolutly beautiful and refreshing... the world needs more music like this and thankfully you contribute by playing these uplifting pieces. Thank you!!
Listened to your playing, more than once. Tears everytime. shared with friend in Scotland: she was touched as well, the music and the comments. Thank you, Gert. May all beings be free from suffering. (from Victoria, BC, Canada)
A wonderful tune, wonderfully played. Thank you. And btw as as Scot I am not in the least bothered that it was put together by two Germans! Wishing you and your wife and boy every happiness and blessing in the years ahead!
Geen enkel virus kan de vertolking en schoonheid van dit soort stukken wegnemen of uitwissen uit ieders geheugen. Wat mooi toch weer Gert. Dank je wel !!
Wundervoll Gert ! Ich liebe dieses Stück ! Wird ja normalerweise mit Backpipes / Dudelsack gespielt ! Der Herrgott beschütze Dich und Deine Lieben in dieser "grauen" Zeit !
Mooie. Film,en ,Compilatie . Een mooi Jong Gezin... en...Gert jij bent een.. Musicus ,, ,,met een ..Bijzondere Eigen ... Unieke !! Gave ..om Mensen ...te Ontroeren , en te Inspireren !! ,, Like a Bridge over Troubled Water.,, Stay,, Humble and ...Just Yourself. Rinse 🤝
Ide Boogaard heeft van dat oude 1963 Kleuker orgel toch een bijzonder mooi instrument gebouwd, best wel een groot orgel, ook het gebouw heeft wat ik via deze opname hoor een mooie akoestiek. Laat je Gert op zo'n instrument dan lekker zijn gang gaan, komen er meestal wel leuke stukken uit voort, hij weet dat Highland sfeertje geweldig neer te zetten.
Oops! I need to make another comment. Towards the end of the piece you play the melody on the foot pedals. This sound is sensational and unique for any of the performances I have heard. I love the deep sound of the foot pedals anyway. I have listened to you play this piece about a dozen times since you uploaded it. I LOVE IT!!!!
Yes, the foot pedal work with this melody was amazing - and came totally unexpectedly as a big surprise - and it fits in so well. Congratulations to Gert!
Wonderfully done - I notice that the couplers are manual - thus you really have to dig in, and its not easy to play ! every note played requires plenty of pressure by hand - unlike a modern organ that has electronic couplers - they are manual in this case - I have played Manual Old organs, I know the difficulty and pressure required to play each note ! Beautifully done ! I have a Johannus D-470 Church Organ at home, wish it sounded like this organ here ! Always enjoy listening to you Gert and seeing your wife Margolin but this time you had to change the stops by yourself - well done !
Elk moment dat ik naar jouw prachtige spel luister, beleef ik als een pareltje van het leven Gert. Prachtig, hartverwarmend en een genot om naar te luisteren!! Succes!!
There is almost a symbiotic relationship between Gert and the organ. The organ is responding with its soul which Gert is evoking from it with a gentle but total command: a man I think who has truly found his vocation, and with it insight into, and capacity to reveal through his playing a beauty far beyond the terrestrial. To hear this is to know that God exists.
Gert's version of this from 2020 is my favorite. He is passionate to the point of ferocity and remains in perfect control. Stirs the Maxwell in my ancestry every time. March 17, 2023. From Chicago, U.S.A.
Absolutely brilliantly done, I'm your greatest fan in South Africa, So soothing for my soul to sit here alone in the bush at nite and listen to your music.
God Bless you, your wife and child. Be Safe and healthy.
In this day of pain, loss and suffering due to the corona virus pandemic, to be treated to this instance of beauty and transcendence has nearly brought me to tears. The human race is worth saving. Thank you, Gert, for demonstrating that.
Very nicely spoken, Mr. Tim E.
Amen!
Yes, Gert's playing makes me very emotional too. It's very good for your soul. 🙏🙂🌺
Beautiful!!! Nothing is more exciting than watching you perform on the organ and how you make those keys sing at your fingertips. Thank you, Gert, keep your family close and safe.
@@peterjohnson7710 Your comment was really unnecessary.
Your music is a language that transcends words. As you play, I am reminded of Jesus' words in John 16:33. "These things I have spoken to you, that in ME you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world." As you have been, may you always remain a faithful steward of the unique gift that God has entrusted to you. Praying for you and your precious family, "Sis" Maria in NC, USA.
Gert, what a beautiful refuge you create in this terrible time here on earth. May God truly Bless You, Marjolein and your beautiful child. ThankYou very much!
Thankyou Gert. What a wonderful way to end a Sunday evening in Texas. May God continue to bless you, your wife, and child. I pray you stay forever in God's grace and protection.
Thanks dear man for your gifts and artistry, especially now.
Yes makes ones back strong. It is the first exposure for this old man to this melody. Thanks
This pice of music was commissioned for the UK handing back Hong Kong to China. It was played at that ceremony by the pipes and drums of the British Army. Gert, you have managed to play a very "reedy" sound on the organ which echoes the original performance. So clever. Thank you.
Thank God for such a talent and such beautiful music.
Thank you. This one of my favourites. It was played by one of my organists accompanied by a young member of the church on the violin on the occasion of my retirement seven years ago. Happy memories of a wonderful church. The Lord bless you and all your family.
Gert you are doing an excellent job playing us all your beautiful music during these difficult times. Thank you so much. Stay safe and healthy.
What a wonderful arrangement this is my favourite. I love this piece being Scottish. May God bless you and your family
My Scottish heart rejoices to hear you play one of my favourite tunes. I have only heard it played on the bagpipes before, but your improvisation is sensational. Could you please play thid during one of your live feeds? I am in heaven with this performance.
What is it’s Scottish name?
@@chenworth1 Something like Cathair-eaglais na Gàidhealtachd (Scottish Gaelic) ?
@@chenworth1 Highland Cathedral
It was actually written by two Germans for a Highlands games held in Germany in 1982. Look it up.
@@chenworth1 Highland Cathedral
Gosh maybe I shouldn’t say this but in about 70 years when it is time for you (like it always will be for everyone) to enter in God’s holy kingdom, you and other great organists who play like you, would have the « job » playing such lovely music for us all. Organ music like yours sounds so very heavenly Gert. I love looking at you playing on TH-cam as well as listening to the Digital CDs I bought on your site. You have a wonderful gift.
Always amazes me the hand and feet Co ordination - a lovely piece played well and easy on the ears 👍🇮🇱
Thanks for this celestial music....many greetings from the earthquake-stricken city Zagreb, Croatia
Wonderful Song ! I love this piece! Usually played with backpipes !
The Lord protect you and your loved ones in this "gray" time !
Gert, I love this piece, you are a very talented young man, I love pipe organ music, I keep following all you play, it makes my day and I could listen to you non stop. I live in the United States from Utah, you have brightened my life up with your talent, thank you, you have a cute family, may god bless you always, I would love to see you in person someday, love Ross Toone
What a marvelous organ! A modern build of a traditional organ. The music and the performance speaks for themselves -- all comes together!
Gert van hoef this is such a beautiful version of highland cathedral the best version I ve heard on the organ .such great talent thank you .
Thank you for this, Gert. It offers solace to those afflicted by the pandemic. It offers comfort to musicians who have been laid-off. It seems as if this instrument brings clarity and focus during this time. Thank you for your generosity. Peace and health to you and your loved ones.
This is so beautiful. I could listen to it all day long. You are so talented, Gert. Thank you for sharing this.
Thank you for drawing me near to God with this magnificent and transcendent music. I literally dropped to my knees with tears streaming down my face as I worshipped God!
Again, I thank you Gert. God bless you and your Family!!
Wunderschönes Orgelspiel. Vielen Dank, mein Abend ist gerettet.
Love it - just love it! Thank you, Gert. I play the organ in a church in Uxbridge (England) once a fortnight - or, I used to, before you-know-what happened - and a lady asked if I would play that tune for her. I had never heard of it but, after I investigated further, I liked it a lot. Thank you for a splendid, and moving, rendition.
ps. and that's a great key-change from F to F#!
PRAGTIG!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MISS my dad who played the organ so beautifully!
Excellent organ sounds and your playing is beautiful. Thank You
Thank You for being with us in these difficult times!
Just amazing heavenly music. Thank you Gert.
Eine wunderschöne Interpretation !! Ich höre Ihnen immer gerne zu ! Vielen Dank für Ihre Einspielungen !
Dear Gert , what an inspirational piece of music ! It brought tears to my eyes as most of us throughout this world are now in some sort of imposed isolation. Your music brought a light of hope and better days to come . I hope you Marjolein and Thomas and family remain healthy and safe from this contagious virus ! May God bless you and keep you safe ! Thank you from Australia
Hier wordt je stil van zo mooi gespeeld bedankt
What a great piece! I would love it so much, hearing this live!
In Our World of Troubles and concerns, for the Corna Virus, your Music is like a healing salve,and full of Hope. Thank you Gert for you"r Beautiful contribution.Stay Safe. RB
Erg mooi! Klinkt zo machtig. Geen woorden voor.
Despite advancing years and thinking nothing can bring tears to my eyes my constant search for new versions of this beautiful piece always brings me back to this rendition. Although amazing on the bagpipe there is something calming and moving about hearing it played on the king of instruments by what has to be one of the worlds masters. Gert brings out the best in these beasts - thank you - now where did I put those tissues.
What a rousing rendition! Loved your harmonizations, modulations, and registrations!
Thank you for the selection. It again is beautifully played Gert.
George MacCulloch.
My family cam from the Highlands to America in 1851. Thank you. I have enjoyed your talent so much. Bravo!
How wonderfully skilled and artistic you are Gert. Thanks for this beautiful music. May God bless and protect you and your lovely family.Happiness brought to us during this difficult time, thanks again.
I really appreciate it this, as church services have been discontinued for the duration. Our pastor is doing an online service but that's not quite the same for me. I liked your improvisation I pray that you, marjolein, and Thomas stay safe. JWtg
So is ours, John, and, no, it isn't quite the same, is it? :-(
@QHarefield But wonderful playing that we certainly never hear in our church. Not because we don't have music but few can measure up to this glorious playing on a great instrument. Blessed to have so many great organs in the Netherlands and young organists like Gert to perform on them. Have now followed him for well over 10 years and been lucky enough to be at a number of his concerts live when visiting the country of my birth.
I really like your registration in this piece, I can almost hear the bagpipes normally associated with performances of this tune when played at Ieper in November 11th services. Prachtig gespeeld.
I'd like to play this with my pipes with Gert 😀
Gert, thank you, all the way from far Western Australia! Especially during this dark time.
It is always a joy to listen to you.
Take Care and Keep Safe and God Bless your Family and you...
So beautiful! Great registrations! You are such a blessing! Thanks for sharing your music with the world!
Gert, what a beautifully played piece of music.
Absolutly beautiful and refreshing... the world needs more music like this and thankfully you contribute by playing these uplifting pieces. Thank you!!
Listened to your playing, more than once. Tears everytime. shared with friend in Scotland: she was touched as well, the music and the comments. Thank you, Gert. May all beings be free from suffering. (from Victoria, BC, Canada)
A wonderful tune, wonderfully played. Thank you. And btw as as Scot I am not in the least bothered that it was put together by two Germans! Wishing you and your wife and boy every happiness and blessing in the years ahead!
Yes!! So beautiful!!! God bless you and your family!
Beautiful.I enjoy your music very much, Gert. Greetings from Niagara Falls, Canada!😊
Geen enkel virus kan de vertolking en schoonheid van dit soort stukken wegnemen of uitwissen uit ieders geheugen. Wat mooi toch weer Gert. Dank je wel !!
Wat heeft God u rijk gezegend met gaven om zulke prachtige muziek zo te kunnen vertolken, Soli Deo Gloria. Frans de Lijster.
Gorgeous registrations!
Herzlichen Dank es ist so wunderschön ❤❤❤wirklich so fantastisch 😊😊😊
Magnifique ! On ne se lasse pas de l'écouter !!!👍
Rather a sad & longing tune ,but a favourite of mine ,beautifully played (if we can’t have bagpipes!)Thank you from Lindsay,Ontario!
Hi Gert,
Absolutely wonderful ! Thank you.
⛪️🎹👏👌
Well done Mr. van Hoef. God bless you and stay safe.
Gert, that was the most beautiful execution of that tune on the pipe organ that I have ever heard .
Thank you Gert for this wonderful improvisation. You bring peace and hope to everyone ❤️
Such beautiful music. Well done 👍🏼. 😘
Wundervoll Gert ! Ich liebe dieses Stück ! Wird ja normalerweise mit Backpipes / Dudelsack gespielt !
Der Herrgott beschütze Dich und Deine Lieben in dieser "grauen" Zeit !
Een van mijn favorieten, geweldig Gert wat een geweldige performance, dank je wel
We have a lock down period in South Africa, and being able to listen to all these beautiful pieces makes it so much easier. Dank je well Gert!
SO BEAUTIFUL, God Bless you and your family, be safe during this trying time - and always.
It is a serious thing to play the organ but when you smile it brightens the room for sure. Best wishes from Scotland
A simple tune made so magnificent with wonderful harmonies. Well done
Best I I have ever heard this piece played on an organ - thanks for sharing 🇬🇧
Wow. This is great. Thank You so much for sharing your talent with us. I love listening to you play.
Mooie. Film,en ,Compilatie . Een mooi Jong Gezin... en...Gert jij bent een.. Musicus ,, ,,met een ..Bijzondere Eigen ... Unieke !! Gave ..om Mensen ...te Ontroeren , en te Inspireren !! ,, Like a Bridge over Troubled Water.,, Stay,, Humble and ...Just Yourself. Rinse 🤝
Beautiful arrangement- Please stay well!
Amazing improvisation, thank you. As you play I can imagine myself in the Scottish Highlands with the unique sounds of bagpipes playing.
So beautifully done, excellent voicing build. Smooth
It is beautifully played,
I always enjoy listening to you!
Thank you, God Bless you and your family
Beautiful! This was also the anthem of the Royal Hong Kong Police and was played at the handover ceremony of Hong Kong back to the Chinese in 1997.
How beautiful! Thank you Gert!
beautifully played and played with such power. AAAA ma zing
Ide Boogaard heeft van dat oude 1963 Kleuker orgel toch een bijzonder mooi instrument gebouwd, best wel een groot orgel, ook het gebouw heeft wat ik via deze opname hoor een mooie akoestiek.
Laat je Gert op zo'n instrument dan lekker zijn gang gaan, komen er meestal wel leuke stukken uit voort, hij weet dat Highland sfeertje geweldig neer te zetten.
Great improvisation, and performance. Lots of inspiration you give us. Stay safe Mr. gert! Bravo
Erg mooi stuk muziek Gert.
Dank je wel.
Thanks Gert, Good luck!
Oops! I need to make another comment. Towards the end of the piece you play the melody on the foot pedals. This sound is sensational and unique for any of the performances I have heard. I love the deep sound of the foot pedals anyway. I have listened to you play this piece about a dozen times since you uploaded it. I LOVE IT!!!!
Yes, the foot pedal work with this melody was amazing - and came totally unexpectedly as a big surprise - and it fits in so well. Congratulations to Gert!
Wonderfully done - I notice that the couplers are manual - thus you really have to dig in, and its not easy to play ! every note played requires plenty of pressure by hand - unlike a modern organ that has electronic couplers - they are manual in this case - I have played Manual Old organs, I know the difficulty and pressure required to play each note ! Beautifully done ! I have a Johannus D-470 Church Organ at home, wish it sounded like this organ here ! Always enjoy listening to you Gert and seeing your wife Margolin but this time you had to change the stops by yourself - well done !
Elk moment dat ik naar jouw prachtige spel luister, beleef ik als een pareltje van het leven Gert.
Prachtig, hartverwarmend en een genot om naar te luisteren!! Succes!!
One of my favorites. Thanks!
Stunning performance thank you for sharing this wonderful piece.
I love this song, Gert! Thank you!
There is almost a symbiotic relationship between Gert and the organ. The organ is responding with its soul which Gert is evoking from it with a gentle but total command: a man I think who has truly found his vocation, and with it insight into, and capacity to reveal through his playing a beauty far beyond the terrestrial. To hear this is to know that God exists.
What’s this song called
Gert's version of this from 2020 is my favorite. He is passionate to the point of ferocity and remains in perfect control. Stirs the Maxwell in my ancestry every time. March 17, 2023. From Chicago, U.S.A.
I love listening to you parlaying. It’s so uplifting. Thank you so much.
Just listened to this again. Such a joy. Thank you.
Oh that was a superb performance. You are a genius!👏👏👏
this is the best of gert van hoef improvisations calling to my mind the himn os liberty of South Africa.
Just amazing Gert. Thank you
Danke. Thank you.
Thank you for playing that organ at sutch mad and dark times.
Lucky and healthy days for you and your family. 🙏🕊🍀🌠🕯
Absolutely brilliantly done, I'm your greatest fan in South Africa, So soothing for my soul to sit here alone in the bush at nite and listen to your music.
Der Organist Gert van Hoef ist ein Naturtalent. Es ist ein Genuss ihm zuzuhören!!
Heavenly !! Powerful & Graceful ...