Hi! I have never managed to play by ear but have learned a few things along the way. An organist Hugh will know, held a master class for us years ago. Byron Jones ( The Welsh Wizard ). I took on board his method. That is, read the written score as a guide then interpret it in your way. So I play as ...

I enjoyed the background pictures. Ken

Hi! Don
This piece has been on my mind for several weeks. I wondered and hoped somebody would play it and you did. And what a joy it is to hear your version. Its not just about the playing . Its also about the feeling applied to it. Well done. Ken S.

Hi! Den
I looked at your notes and in my head could hear "this is my story, this is my song " I often read music to enjoy the sound. As you say its like reading a book. Ken

Hi! https://app.box.com/s/ttmsk5jdab3rgwyj8xeyqe4q5nszf7t6 The above link takes you to me playing the Oscar Peterson, Hymn to Freedom. played on my Yamaha EL700 organ. Below is the video of him playing on piano. I was unable to emulate the jazz part. Too complex. Ken tCrrZ1NnCuM

A well know piece by Schubert, " The Trout "

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And in the video below, how it should be played. Ken S

One for Sunday. Pi Jesu from Requiem. Played on EL 700 organ. The video follows. Well worth a watch. Ken

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This piece, Angel in Blue ,relies a lot on the pedalboard using the base voices.

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Hi! This piece was composed by Bach which I played on my EL700 organ at home. It has 2 keyboards and a pedal board. I have added a YouTube version of it on a real church organ having 3 keyboards and pedal board. Click on the Box link below to hear my version, then play the YouTube version below it i...

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Serenade by Schubert It was top of the POPS in 1826. Ken.

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Serenade by Schubert. It was top of the pops in 1826 Ken S

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Brilliant . Ken

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This is the theme music from the television series Brideshead Revisited, based on the novel by E Waugh.
Ken

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Thanks Hugh. Ken

My first attempt to embed a video. Played on the EL700 Organ. I wish I could play like those guys. Ken S


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Thanks Hugh. You are correct about some church music. I once sat through a long recital by a German professor of music . He was invited to visit a church where a new organ had been installed. He brought a choir with him. They sang one piece and then he played continuously with the most boring music....

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Thought it time we had a bit of classical. This piece was composed in 1858 by Offenbach. Its still popular
" Orpheus in the Underworld " Ken S

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After yesterday thought it fitting to submit Il Silencio. " The Sanctuary " Ken S

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One is "I will Always" and the other "I will love you in every little kind of way."
hope that helps Ken S

Hi! Hugh. I remember that hymn from my Sunday school days. Recorded it ages ago on my old EL90 and transferred it to EL700 recently.I titled it from my memory and it is listed as such on my original floppy so bear with me please. All very sad. The following link partly confirms it. There are probabl...

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I dedicate this hymn to celebrate the long life of Prince Phillip. "Now Thank Thee All Our God " Ken S.

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Hi! Tony. Thank you for the posts. Particularly poignant for me as Valentines day was my late wifes birthday. Always a difficult time for me but your renditions help Ken S.

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A topic suitable for the season. Its " Winter " from Vivaldis' 4 seasons.
keep warm Ken S.

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My traditional version of Noel. Ken S

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Jingle Bells must be one of the most popular carols we enjoyed as children.

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One of my favourites. Joy to the World. Ken S

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Hi! Its Sunday and I have nothing better to do than wait for my daughter to travel bringing my Xmas presents. She will not enter house as I have been in isolation for many months. So I thought how about digging out something for the forum. Here is Jesu Joy of Mans Desiring I recorded a long time ago...

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A prickly one. Deck the Halls with Holly. Ken S

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An old favourite. Hark the Herald Angels Sing. Ken S

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Another. " Blue Christmas " regards Ken S

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An old standard. Ken S.

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What a lovely rendition Tony. Also reminded me of my childhood in the 30's when the lady next door
played her foot pumped harmonium. Nostalgia reigns, Ken S.

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Jon you must have been born with a special gene. You concoct the most wonderful versions of traditional pieces. Thanks Ken S.