JS BACH - AIR ON THE G STRING - WHITWORTH HALL ORGAN - THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER - JONATHAN SCOTT
JS BACH - AIR ON THE G STRING (Suite in D Major, BWV 1068) Arranged and Performed by Jonathan Scott at the organ of Whitworth Hall, The University of Manchester, UK. The score of this arrangement is available here: www.scottbrothersduo.com/SCORE...
Film & Sound by Tom Scott
For more information about Jonathan Scott please visit: www.jonathanscott.co.uk
Organ by:
Henry Willis II (1902)
JW Walker & Sons Ltd (1962/69)
David Wells Organ Builders Ltd (2014)
SPECIFICATION
Pedal
1 Contra Bass 32
2 Open Wood 16
3 Principal 16 from Great Double Open Diapason
4 Bourdon 16 ext. Contra Bass
5 Octave 8
6 Gemshorn 8 (from Positive Gemshorn)
7 Bass Flute 8 (ext. Bourdon)
8 Choral Bass 4
9 Octave Flute 4 (ext. Bourdon)
10 Mixture IV 19-22-26-29
11 Trombone 16
12 Bombarde 16 (from Great Bombarde)
13 Octave Trombone 8 (ext. Bombarde)
14 Schalmey 4
Positive
15 Gemshorn 8
16 Bourdon 8
17 Quintaton 8
18 Principal 4
19 Rohrflute 4
20 Nazard 2 2/3
21 Octave 2
22 Block Flute 2
23 Tierce 1 3/5
24 Larigot 1 1/3
25 Cymbal IV 26-29-33-36
26 Crumhorn 8
27 Trumpet 8 (from Great Trumpet)
28 Clarion 4 (from Great Clarion)
29 Orchestral Trumpet 8
30 Sub Octave
31 Tremulant
Great
32 Double Open Diapason 16
33 Open Diapason I 8
34 Open Diapason II 8
35 Spitzflute 8
36 Octave 4
37 Principal 4
38 Koppel Flute 4
39 Super Octave 2
40 Mixture IV 19-22-26-29
41 Bombarde 16
42 Trumpet 8 (ext. Bombarde)
43 Clarion 4
Swell (Enclosed)
44 Geigen Diapason 8
45 Gedeckt 8
46 Viola 8
47 Vox Angelica 8
48 Geigen Principal 4
49 Chimney Flute 4
50 Octave 2
51 Sesquialtera II 12-17
52 Mixture III 22-26-29
53 Bassoon 16
54 Trumpet 8
55 Hautboy 8 (ext. Bassoon)
56 Tremulant
57 Octave
Couplers
Swell to Pedal
Swell to Great
Great to Pedal
Positive to Pedal
Swell to Positive
Positive to Great
Accessories:
Balanced mechnical swell pedal
6 pistons to each division
8 general pistons, plus stepper pistons
Thumb pistons Sw-Gt, Pos-Gt, Sw-Pos, Sw-Ped, Gt-Ped, Pos-Ped
6 toe pistons to Swell
6 toe pistons to Great
Gt-Ped toe piston
When my wife and I were much younger we would would put our 3 kids to sleep every night with this piece of music. 25 years later they are putting there kids to sleep with it. Some day in the future my adult kids with play this song for me when I lay my head down to sleep for the last time.
heatbreaking💕
Heard my Berlin organ in 1980 Never looked back. Lift my spirits during this demonic time 🥺
The circle of life..... My friend... You are telling us there!!! 😇🙏And the love of life.... One love💞and namaste 🥺🙏💫from me to you... And your family..... Greetings from Norway.
Hopefully not for a long while yet.
Живите долго и счастливо.
JS Bach was a truly gift from God to mankind. ♥️♥️♥️
...THAT'S THE TRUTH-(!)
Und er war Deutsch
Exacto, un regalo a la humanidad.
Sevilla
When Bach 1st played this to himself, he must have had a tear in his eye, knowing that it's going to be played forever. Such a beautiful, timeless, emotional piece of music.
He must have cried a lot - much will be remembered (also, thanks are due to Felix Mendelssohn for saving Bach for us all!)
so true man i was there when he cried
@@arun-fy2sy 😂
Nothing stays the same, no masterpiece will live forever. We must appraise them like there is no tomorrow, because there is just might not be.
A sad way to think about it is that he didn't think of it being played in late future, as of any of his other works, for he wasn't that much known for a long time, and his music was even forgotten by time for centuries. It's only later that his music was found and became popular as great pieces of fine musical art and genius. If not for certain individuals, his music might've gotten lost forever, which is a horrible thought. He probably wanted to ensure a place for his indisputable genius works as he had pieces compiling his best musical moments together, in a great work that he would've liked the world to remember, but it was by a thin margin that it was found.
Bach was undoubtedly sent here to show us what Heaven sounds like.
the trouble is... he was such a real human as well!!!! ;0) He was no way ever... a "Saint", and yet: what he wrote: is untter magic.
@@walkeriana01 what kind of bad boy things did he do? I'm curious
@@DavidSmith-ki2we I’m thinking sexual debauchery.
Speaking metaphorically one presumes.
The worst music is played by narcissists who do not give their talent to God. Bach was a sinner like the rest of us but he gave his best to the Lord.
All of us commenting, wherever we are, united by the beauty of this music! Let’s embrace it.
Here here!
Amen.
Ах,- если бы слушающие это Божественное произведение могли побороть человеческую гордыню, безумные амбиции и враждебность правящего класса, то можно было бы жить в мире, в гармонии Божественного пространства.
This music makes me cry every time I hear it. Air in G string was played for my mum in church. She loved Bach. I still miss her so much.
I Know The Pain. Im fairly A Recent Victim Of Loss Of 'mom & dad- They Both Loved This one as well... :(
Me as well. It is perfection.
*F*
Not my mother but this played for my grandmother, man I really miss her.
it makes cry because it make me feel to the past when i was young and this world one will end
My father was buried yesterday with this piece of Bachs music in Hanover. I am so pleased to here it. ❤
My condolences to you on your loss. God be with you
Sorry for your loss. But with this piece of art you are always connected to him❤
This should be sent into space. This is the best image of what human beings really are In the deepest of their soul.
When the Voyager space probes was being prepared, someone suggested filling up the golden discs the probes will carry with Bach's repertoire. Someone responded, "Now, that's not giving a sample of humanity's music, that's boasting." So they put in music from various composers in those discs instead, with some Bach examples.
@@PanduPoluan Bach is the only one who has 3 pieces in that LP Disc.
@Oliver Viehland It has occurred throughout human history, and it will occur again. Geneticists recently discovered a "bottleneck" in the human genome that was traced back to approximately 40,000 years ago. Our species was nearly obliterated by something, causing the worldwide population of humans to decrease to fewer than 100,000. The Black Death of Europe killed between one third and one half of the population. The Flu pandemic of 1918 World War I World War II Many times, the fate of humanity has hung in the balance, yet, thus far, we've been able to muddle through.
@@PanduPoluan If that would have been done: we... as a Species.... would not be represented. Bach.... was not human. ;0)
Sadly I'd say no, the representation of humans' minds globally is probably closer to Everywhere at the End of Tim Post-Awareness Stage 5 in music.
The great Bach will heal people's hearts at any time. And this organist also heals us. Thank you.
You told it!!
@Luigi Raimondo Pomo Grazie Luigi in Palermo, i'm also a Fan of Puccini, liszt and strawinski. Ciao a prossima volto
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because his music is dedicated to God's glory, not his own 🎶 God's own healing comes through it
I revere and respect Handel, Mozart, and Beethoven, but no composer "gets into" my heart like the great master, J.S. Bach. When Bach is played so beautifully and sensitively by an organist of this caliber, it's a moving musical experience.
You can say that again as Bach is the greatest classical composer of Western music for all time 🎶🎹
Even the Pipe organs used commands great respect as it blends with Bach's unbeatable music!!
The grandfather of Western music. From hymns to rap. It all comes back to him
@Artur Humans come back to dust, Music come back to the brook that fed the ocean. ("bach" is also German word for "brook")
@@maxalain9948 Which bit of Bach do you consider to be rap? The earliest example I have come across is from 1936, by Auden/Britten.
Bach reflects my soul like no other.
It was played on my dad's funeral four years ago. I couldn't find this masterpiece, but now I'm feeling peaceful because of this song. Thank you so much...
(Songs have words. This is a _piece_ .) Yes, it is one of the most restful/peaceful pieces there is.
If there is a musical miracle in human history, it is this masterpiece of Bach.
The must beautiful music of the world.
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the fact that he is playing it from memory and/or ear is insane. I also am a church organist, even at a young age (14). I have a Wicks Organ- 40 Ranks, 50 stops, 5,500 pipes. I love it so much. Thanks for playing! It sounds great.
why would you think for a second that someone actually cares how old are you and what organ do you have?
Why would we listen to a caustic negative troll who just watches for wonderful, talented young people on You-Tube whom he delights to tear down. As the brother of an deceased church organist whom I dearly loved, I CARE!
@@alexelfather Well, I care. Just because you're abnormal, doesn't mean we all are...
For me it is amazing and admirable how Karl Richter plays the fugue in D minor with his memory and hearing. All the coordination that he must have to play with hands and feet 😳
@@alexelfather Go rain on your own parade. You're a pathetic troll.
If we are cannot go to Heaven, sometimes Heaven comes here!
To me, this is one of the most beautiful pieces ever written. Great job playing it!
To you and for great part of the world. This is a masterpeace.
This is the sound of the Universe. The voice of God. I played it for my father last year, it was played at his funeral this year. To me, it is the most beautiful piece ever written. And the funny thing is that it is hardly even a steady melody. It changes all the time, yet it feels constant and eternal. And then the heart beat in the bass.
Air is, for me, THE greatest and most beautiful piece ever written
This touches my heart. This was the song playing when I entered the sanctuary when I married my late husband fifty years ago.
Sorry for your loss 😢😢 truly a beautiful song to commemorate your beautiful relationship ❤️❤️
Jesus Christ! 50 years ago?
The most important composer in human history. There wasn't anyone greater before Bach and there will never be anyone who even comes close - till the end of time. Especially "Air.." = so sad and so beautiful at the same time - Melancholie der Engel!!
Too true. He is in a league of his own.
Bach Mozart Beethoven the Trinity 🥰
Сложный и огромный инструмент, но какое на выходе звучание!!! Без слёз слушать невозможно. Орган - любимый инструмент. Благодарность талантливому исполнителю, БРАВО!!!
I agree! There is nothing that compares ❤
...ABSOLUTELY-(!)
This was played in my girlfriends funeral and this amazing performance allways takes me back to that moment which was saddest moment of my life but also so beautiful it brings tears to my eye. Thanks for giving me a piece of music what i can listen every time i wanna recall my memories for her.
How absolutely sad 😥.........
One of the must stunning pieces ever written in my opinion. Beautifully played Mr. Scott. Music can heal the wounds that medicine cannot touch.
Произведение не имеет времени и границ!
Медицина лечит тело. Музыка Баха лечит душу❤
...YOU SUMMED IT UP PRETTY WELL-(!)
JS Bach, himself, was a instrument of God on Earth. All mankind will never thanks him enough for his wonderful workpieces.❤
The Original Hit Maker
Oh gym
Yoko ?
Since there is no God.....this is a slight exaggeration......
@@bertplank8011 One day He may surprise you and say: "Bert, I am here!"
We need music... Now more than ever...
I think so too.
Yes, and Master like here. So calming. I am so thankful for God showing us our easiest way to be heal through music. Thank You
Yes good music instead of modern music
@@sunaccent255 -Very true! Well said!
Wait.... you mean "Wet Ass Pussy" doesn't bring you peace like JS Bach or Handel? J/k I'm just showing that the modern era is soon over for good reason
Bach was a wonder, and the most incredible thing about his music is that it can be enjoyed on so many levels. Most of you won’t give a damn about the genius of the rich harmonies, and the clever way he uses them to build and release tension to underpin the aching beauty of the melody … but then, you also don’t need to. Instead, you can be swept away by the soaring, heavenly music, and nothing will be lost to you. The music will be just as perfect, just as touching, and just as glorious. I love you, Bach.
who do you think was the single greatest composer of all time? the contest for that position is almost invariably either Bach, Mozart, or Beethoven
I don't think there's a nicer way to put it!
Music of the angels. Thank you to both JS Bach and Johnathan for blessing me with their talents.
I feel like I'm in heaven
Вечная музыка ! Не надо говорить- просто слушайте и душа поет !
Через Баха поёт вселенная
@@-ascendantcapricorn8370 "Открылась бездна звёзд полна, Звездам нет счета, Бездне - дна!" ИЗУМИТЕЛЬНОЕ ИСПОЛНЕНИЕ ШЕДЕВРА БАХА!!! БРАВО!!!
КОГДА СЛУШАЮ БАХА ДУМАЮ __ КАКАЯ ДУША БЫЛА У ЭТОГО ВЕЛИЧАЙШЕГО КОМПОЗИТОРА !!! СПАСИБО ВАМ !!!
...YOU SUMMED IT UP PRETTY WELL-(!)
1:03 This peak is truly not of this world. When I hear it, I become a spirit ascending towards heaven in my mind’s eye. Truly heavenly.
Can you imagine hearing that swell in person? Music such as this is what tells me--proves to me--that we are more than flesh and bone. We are spiritual beings in a material world. but, as you said, we can ascend toward heaven on occasion.
Self True I couldn’t agree more!
@Craig Johnson -- That is sadly a relic from a bygone era when real music was not so rare. When people forget the God who created music in the first place, too much is lost.
@@bobski8203 I think it were humans who created music.
@@willys6529 -- Music existed before humans. It is made by many animals, and it even happens by "accident" when the elements collide with geologic formations or with each other. I think I can safely say humans did not create those. I am not going to get into an argument about whether or not God exists, but truly you must believe He does not in order to believe that humans created music. Also you must believe humans antedated all other components of nature. I just don't see how that works out.
I can’t believe the guy is playing this from memory. When you are in a church with a big pipe organ and your clothing starts vibrating from the low notes there is no other feeling equal to this.
THAT MAN IS VERY TALENTED TO PLAY THIS BEAUTIFUL PIPE ORGAN !!!!
As I listen carefully I try to imagine what Bach was thinking when he wrote this magnificent piece. I feel a great sadness over something, anyone else feel this. I want to be next to someone I care for, hold their hand and let the tears flow.
A bit melancholic, yet hopeful
Maybe he was thinking hey this sounds pretty good.
@@kevinkevin4985 "This One's Going to Chart!"
It is God bidding you come near, He longs to hold you close.
Nothing. Music is closer than images. A musician doesn't think about words or images while creating he simply feels the music
This was played when my father was carried out of the Church on his funeral. Thank you, I wanted to hear an organ play it again.
Patrick r i p
Thank you Giovanni
Patrick this piece as well as "sheep may safely graze" were played at my father's service. The memories of he and I listening to this piece cause such a unbelievable rush of emotion to completely take me to those days. Please go to Doug Marshall plays "Air to the G string" on the St Matthews episcopal church pipe organ...I think you will be most Impressed. Also please give "Sheep may safely graze" By Virgil Fox a listen. The cover picture will show sheep and hay stacks in a meadow. Please reply...I hope you will enjoy them.
This is a tune I will go out with...
I love playing this piece. I too want it at my parents funerals. I won't be the organist, but I hope my friend David is still around to honor them with this reflective piece.
Ich kann es nicht zählen, wie oft ich bereits dieses Werk von Johann Sebastian Bach gehört und erlebt habe. Immer wieder gibt es mir Kraft und Hoffnung und Lebensfreude. Es rührt mich zu Tränen und es berührt meine Seele. Johann Sebastian Bach ist schon allein durch dieses Werk unsterblich geworden. Und wenn es eines Gottesbeweises bedurft hätte: dieses Werk ist ein Beweis für die Existenz Gottes.
Sehr schön formuliert und so geht es auch mir. Das Finale der Mattäuspassion ist für mich auch sehr emotional . Grüße aus Sachsen
Danke Sie sprechen mir aus der Seele. Tiefes Erleben Die Seele ist zutiefst berührt. Sollte für einen Menschen wohl auch so sein. Wer Zugang zu dieser herrlichen Musik haben kann ist im Leben reich beschenkt Bleiben Sie behütet
(r) corprights secure .
Here from Salvador Bahia Brazil!!! That's what I call music!
Bach, the most spiritual of all composers. You have captured the inner serenity and wisdom of this piece.. Bach always brings me calm when I am upset. Lovely playing.
His music could be almost described as heavenly...
@@MarkoMakela-mv8dt...THAT'S THE TRUTH-(!)
We used this piece as the processional for our wedding. This version is gorgeous, Jonathan Scott is a wonderful musician and organist.
We are using it as a prelude piece for our wedding.
Not sad, nor happy. Just purely beautiful and moving.
I can't understand how there can be any thumbs down . I reckon it must be people without a soul
And without ears!
I do understand. It has to do with the flow and timing. Throughout the whole peace I hear ever so slight “hiccups”, notes that are played just a tiny fraction late, or at least later than I would expect them. It makes me feel a little uneasy as a listener.
The "thumbsdown" people must have been so confused by the beauty of this masterpiece that they misplaced their vote. They could be their firs time to listen Bach. This piece is no use to be voted!!
@@arbenhajri1212 😂😂😂
If there is given a tempo, wich you lead trough a peace of music, you better hold it by counting. Otherwise, you get lost in emotion. That's happend here on several times and brings up some trouble for musicians who count through.
1:05 that transition was sheer perfection!
I grew up, even as a little baby listening to this played by my dear old dad on the Wurlitzer at home. Now I listen to my son playing it on the piano. I am also a pianist - how music bonds us together. This is a beautiful arrangement, performance, recording and production. Thank you many times from Sydney, Aust - Dave. (I'll send this to my dad who is 80 and still plays the organ/piano for congregations in many churches, weddings, funerals and particularly for nursing homes with an astonishing repertoire! Bless you dad. :-)
Gorgeous music by a Genius Sébastien Bach
To be honest, this is by far my most favorite clip on this KZhead.
You can nearly see angels while listening to this music. Wonderful!
Ahhhh the mighty ORGAN......and music from heaven......it transports me in another world.....
This is the sound of our life I wish you all a good life and safe !!!
I want to live in this song. It captures the beauty and sadness of life exactly the way I feel it.
This gave me goosebumps ♥️🫱🏻🫲🏽
BEAUTIFUL MELODIA.
Słuchając tego muzycznego dzieła człowiek przechodzi do innego, lepszego życia.
Grand merci monsieur Bach pour tout le bonheur ressenti en écoutant vos oeuvres !
This music is beautiful. I like it very much.
Que serions nous sans Bach? Ce génie qui élève notre âme à chaque note merci monsieur Bach
In my opinion, this piece is the simbol of the Classic Music. Johann Sebastian Bach forever!!!
Baroque
There is something special about pipe organ music. Nothing can compare.
Oh what id give to watch Bach play this.
This is Amazing
We carried our beloved grandfather to his last journey while this beautiful song was playing in the church. Still brings a tear to my eye.
Brilliant! Thank you for posting this 👍
Thank you, JS Bach, for creating the source material (thematic structure) of the '60s hit "Whiter Shade of Pale" by Poco Harem. A most beautiful, soulful, melody.
The group's name is "Procul Harum". But you are right - the spirit of the piece is identical! Don't know why I'd never seen it before.
@@G6JPG Thanks for the correction! I've only heard the name, but never actually seen the correct spelling of the musical group.
*Put down the whiskey, please.*
Прекрасная,завораживающая музыка! Вечная любимая классика! Бах - любимый, гениальный композитор! Исполнителю - спасибо!
Cette musique ne me fait pas pleurer. Elle me calme, elle rassure, elle me réconforte. Je me sens enveloppée d'une infinie douceur. C'est une douceur qui transcende la douceur que l'on puisse rencontrer dans ce monde (si tant est qu'on puisse rencontrer de la douceur dans ce monde.). C'est quelque chose de puissant mais plein d'amour. Merci JS Bach et merci à Jonathan Scott.
avec cette pandémie mondiale , on re-découvre ces grands classiques , mais malgré tout , avec une mélancolie et une certaine tristesse ...
Monique y Pascal, no hablo francés, pero comprendo lo que han escrito y estoy de acuerdo con ustedes, esta pieza nos eleva el alma en estos difíciles tiempos, solo nos queda la esperanza que pronto todo pase y que la luz del sol vuelva a brillar para todos.
oui c'est vraie c'est une magnifique musiue qui veut dire beaucoup de choses, elle calame et rassure et enveloppe de douceur, mais en meme temps elle me fais pensée au passé quand jétais petit e mont pére et mon grand pére ausssi et quand va mourir et que ce monde viendra un jour ou il va avoir fin et de ce fait la elle me fait pleurer.
J Sébastien bach a le don de nous emmener au ciel !😍
The best instrument for the song.
inspirational beyond words
Thanks JONATHAN SCOTT and teachers who gave you such skills.💗💗🧡💗💙
Прекрасная музыка!!! Спасибо исполнителю и гениальному Баху!
AWESOMELY BEAUTIFUL!
Greatest composer that ever lived. The master of fugues.
This has got to be the most beautiful version that I have ever heard of this piece played on the organ! I could listen to this over and over again, thank you!
First time, I've heard this piece played on the organ, was in 1990-s and it was played by Maestro Edgar Krapp. At that time, I was a young student and this was one of the first organ concerts I attended. But this piece was so beautiful that I remember it until now. And it opened for me the world of German Baroque music.
I agree!!!!!
...YOU BETCHER LIFESAVERS-(!)
Quel bien-être que d'écouter cette musique! Merci!
Орган и Бах - неразлучное единство. Сила органной музыки вдохновляет на хорошие дела ! Это Божественно!
...THAT'S THE TRUTH-(!)
what a satisfying and soulful rendition! may music enlighten our darkened days!
Love this 💕💕❤💖 from Ghana 🇧🇴🇧🇴
The German composers are very prolific but Bach is HEAVEN
this is a particularly calming piece of music for these times. Thank you Jonathan Scott - Beautiful rendition!
Frighteningly beautiful and impressive.
These organs are fantastic instruments lord knows how they play them.
I wonder where Procal Harem got the idea for “Whiter shade of pale”?
Such great music. 😭😭😭😭
Bach first popstar in the classic music. Father of all Baroque era.
Father? Hmm, what about Vivaldi & Buxtehude both of whom inspired Bach?
Sehr schöne und ruhige Musik, die einem so richtig ums Herz geht. Wunderbar gespielt.
One of the finest renderings of this piece that I have ever heard . Organ and organist -- Spectacular !
Magnificent
God created music first in heaven and then on the earth. Beautiful piece. Jesus is the master creator of all.
Thank you, God, from the bottom of my heart for giving Bach the creativity and magic to create this magnificent piece.
Великолепная музыка Й.С.Баха наводит на глубокие размышления о существовании Человека ... Органная музыка особенно способна воздействовать на душевный мир... И особенно, это произведение! Спасибо огромное!
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в Вєтхом Завєтє тіж прославля БОГА на органє !!! та йон орган для цего і прідуман був ... шо б Хваліті БОГА !!!
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Wow, probably the best I’ve ever heard. A wonderful instrument played by someone who really knows how to make it sing. Hairs on the back of my neck and all that. ❤👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
So coooooooool and smooth ! Thx !
Yes. Bach's music is very beautiful.
this is what i call good music, beautiful
what a nice episode! I also like Bach．20years ago I visited Eisenach Bach was born town.Bach house and Wartburg were very nice.I hope to go there again with my husband.
Aquí se muestra por qué Bach es considerado un excelso. El padre de la música!! Saludos desde México.
This is my tranquilizer . This is the good gift which gives an peace of mind and comfort . From chaotic and elusive Tokyo , which is so quite that you can hear the sound of needle falling .
One of the best and most moving performances of this favourite classical piece! Ineffably lovely
A beautiful sentiment. You made me cry
Beautiful. Simply beautiful.
Bach is my favourite of all the composers and Bach is my happy place. When I’m having a bad day or just need a time out Bach is where I go. I put his music on and I go into my own space and for a while everything is right with the world. (My favourites are his harpsichord concertos and the amazing Brandenburg concertos).
Ottima esecuzione dell' organista (da brividi), mi da una pace interiore e una felicità. Grazie Maestro.
Listening to the music brought tears to my eyes.
Unbelievable how beautiful!
Tout à fait majestueux ! Ça se fait tellement bien sur l'orgue.