"A WHITER SHADE OF PALE" - XAVER VARNUS PLAYS HIS OWN CONCERT HALL'S ORGAN WITH JOHNNY LAKE (GUITAR)

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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.
•●The Official Video Site of Concert Organist Xaver Varnus●•
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).
The Varnus Organ Hall needs your help. We are asking the community's support to restoring and operating Varnus Hall, Canada's only private organ concert venue owned by Xaver Varnus, to provide a worthy home for organists, famous artists and young talent alike, from around the world to perform, and broadcast their concerts online. We are grateful to you if you can help our work with any donations. www.gofundme.com/f/fundraisin...
Booking & Enquiries:
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  • @user-bw6uu3un9y
    @user-bw6uu3un9y3 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @brunow.calabria786
    @brunow.calabria7863 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @DocCrash

    @DocCrash

    3 жыл бұрын

    Know the feeling

  • @rimmersbryggeri

    @rimmersbryggeri

    3 жыл бұрын

    This song is absurd. That's what makes it good.

  • @margeryfeit8446

    @margeryfeit8446

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lovely version of the Procol Harum (English group), hit.

  • @johnmcgarry9519

    @johnmcgarry9519

    2 жыл бұрын

    We mourn with those who mourn. Still a wonder of the shared human experience

  • @robertstubberud2427

    @robertstubberud2427

    2 жыл бұрын

    And with hope for a better and peaceful world!👏💖🙏

  • @Railfan6675
    @Railfan66753 жыл бұрын

    Nova Scotia has been blessed with this world famous organist. Welcome. Awesome rendition of Whiter Shade of Pale.

  • @JohnSmith-uy7sv

    @JohnSmith-uy7sv

    3 жыл бұрын

    They are not playing "amazing Grace."

  • @simontay4851
    @simontay48513 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @londontoursandevents3714
    @londontoursandevents37145 ай бұрын

    A beautiful substitution of the guitar for Gary Brooker's vocals, the guitar bringing out the full emotion. Great organ playing too. Bravo.

  • @dorisbubelova8683
    @dorisbubelova86833 жыл бұрын

    It´s so beautiful, it made me cry..

  • @marikapelyvas7752
    @marikapelyvas77523 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful! Brought me peace into this crazy world and assured me that I’m not alone. Thank you!

  • @etienneswart8700

    @etienneswart8700

    3 жыл бұрын

    You are not alone 🇿🇦🥺

  • @seniletravel7171

    @seniletravel7171

    3 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @mariaburik6164

    @mariaburik6164

    2 жыл бұрын

    This song is one of my favourit ones. It was interpreted by Annie Lenox too. Wonderful! Thank you!

  • @empressoftheknownuniverse
    @empressoftheknownuniverse3 жыл бұрын

    Entrancing, hauntingly beautiful. Thank you. 😓

  • @Pipendreamer
    @Pipendreamer Жыл бұрын

    Play on Gentlemen. You are brilliant musicians. May God watch over you.

  • @OldGuyonaBike
    @OldGuyonaBike3 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @mariaszekely1668
    @mariaszekely16683 жыл бұрын

    Simply wonderful!

  • @joanneuhlman4249
    @joanneuhlman42493 жыл бұрын

    A long time favorite of mine! Wonderful tribute! Beautifully played!

  • @user-tq1vf3zh3k
    @user-tq1vf3zh3kАй бұрын

    Прекрасная композиция в исполнении профессиональных музыкантов. Даже спустя более 50 лет она звучит октуально.

  • @karolynefekete2498
    @karolynefekete24982 жыл бұрын

    Egy csodálatos Művész egy csodálatos Művésznek...szívből jövö, mélyen megérintő.

  • @davidherman29
    @davidherman292 жыл бұрын

    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. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @marcogardois3678

    @marcogardois3678

    2 жыл бұрын

    I just wanted you guys to play forever

  • @SternDrive

    @SternDrive

    Жыл бұрын

    @@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?

  • 3 жыл бұрын

    SUPER!!!

  • @fredwood1490
    @fredwood14907 ай бұрын

    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!

  • @fjpepin3047
    @fjpepin30473 жыл бұрын

    Varnus lets the organ sing. Splendid!

  • @bwmcelya
    @bwmcelya4 ай бұрын

    Procol Harem created a masterpiece. Brings back fond memories. Well played gentlemen.

  • @hughcrosby5705
    @hughcrosby57053 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @philipdagley9547
    @philipdagley95473 жыл бұрын

    Two great talents . glad to have you both here in our community . Enjoyed very much. thank you.

  • @harleycharley8323
    @harleycharley83235 ай бұрын

    Well done…a classical rendition…both artists add their emotions and create a lovely atmosphere.

  • @michaelodonnell6078
    @michaelodonnell60782 жыл бұрын

    This performance of a whiter shade of pale is superbly played, and is like a hymn of true beauty. Powerful.

  • @robertk6ha
    @robertk6ha3 жыл бұрын

    That was wonderful, played at the right tempo. Always been a favorite when done right. Amazing

  • @archiesbaby3181
    @archiesbaby31813 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely heavenly! Thank you!

  • @JohnSmith-uy7sv

    @JohnSmith-uy7sv

    3 жыл бұрын

    No, "Amazing Grace" is.

  • @jphilology7357
    @jphilology73573 жыл бұрын

    Xaver Varnus is my favorite organist of all time, since first listening to his work many years ago. Thank you!

  • @mathewwrightman854
    @mathewwrightman8543 жыл бұрын

    Respecfully, who in gods name disliked this?? This was such a beautiful version of a song made for crying. Perfect!

  • @etienneswart8700

    @etienneswart8700

    3 жыл бұрын

    26 trolls 🥺

  • @merlecharge6813

    @merlecharge6813

    3 жыл бұрын

    Because it's not rap or grunge or whatever....

  • @elderrobertv.fullersr.1739

    @elderrobertv.fullersr.1739

    3 жыл бұрын

    So true even with Proco Harum singing it, it's a classic 👍

  • @randyhull7408

    @randyhull7408

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@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.

  • @ramilarteta6514

    @ramilarteta6514

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@josht.1317 Yes indeed, the guitar was awful.

  • @stevecollier4741
    @stevecollier47412 ай бұрын

    I've always loved this song and this version is totally mesmerising beautifully played lads

  • @parkinsonalzheimer
    @parkinsonalzheimer3 жыл бұрын

    The best song ever , wonderful rendition

  • @chasea.williams6025
    @chasea.williams60253 жыл бұрын

    I play this all the time. Love it!

  • @pmishke
    @pmishke7 ай бұрын

    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 !!!!!!

  • @MgrMJ
    @MgrMJ3 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @s1nd3r3llee
    @s1nd3r3llee3 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful! Will listen and watch it again! Thank you. Made my evening much nicer, here in the southeastern US.

  • @scottnyc6572
    @scottnyc65723 жыл бұрын

    One of my favorite songs.Great job with both organ and guitar!!Thank You!!

  • @organgoesheavy
    @organgoesheavy3 жыл бұрын

    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😍

  • @organblower
    @organblower3 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @1972scenic

    @1972scenic

    Жыл бұрын

    ❤❤❤Greteengs from Poland.

  • @organblower

    @organblower

    Жыл бұрын

    @@1972scenic thank you!

  • @gasoranm.8449

    @gasoranm.8449

    9 ай бұрын

    September 2023 😊

  • @Longtack55

    @Longtack55

    6 ай бұрын

    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."

  • @thomasmartin7425

    @thomasmartin7425

    5 ай бұрын

    Organ blower? Bawahahaha! You have a great sense of humor too!

  • @pauljonkman6368
    @pauljonkman63683 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Both of You very much . This performance of a nostalgic piece touched my soul.

  • @merlecharge6813
    @merlecharge68133 жыл бұрын

    Aaahhh easy listening just beautiful 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧👍👍👍👍👍

  • @chas0353
    @chas03533 жыл бұрын

    Just a beautiful peaceful place. Love to all all

  • @chas0353
    @chas03533 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely emotionally moving and just beautiful version of this classic song . Take care and love goes to you all. Charles from Sydney, Australia

  • @margeryfeit8446
    @margeryfeit84463 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful version, I hope Procol Harum has heard it.

  • @adriennebeecker5000
    @adriennebeecker50003 жыл бұрын

    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!!

  • @domenicocogo6809
    @domenicocogo68092 жыл бұрын

    musica, contemplazione, preghiera, felicità! Grazie e complimenti

  • @ssippishark
    @ssippishark3 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic!

  • @Anna-yq2vg
    @Anna-yq2vg3 жыл бұрын

    Non immaginavo......felice di aver ascoltato, grazie

  • @andreagregor8203
    @andreagregor8203 Жыл бұрын

    Izgalmas a gitár és orgonajáték ! Nagyon klassz ! Köszönöm !!!!!!❤

  • @user-ib9zm5kf3m
    @user-ib9zm5kf3m3 жыл бұрын

    Xaver Varnus bravo good luck. Благодарю вас за исполнение прекрасной композиции удачи вам и вашим близким и здоровья.

  • @user-qh1jv7ub9y
    @user-qh1jv7ub9y3 жыл бұрын

    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!!!!😍😍😍😍😍

  • @eugenegauggel1000
    @eugenegauggel10008 ай бұрын

    I call it "Bach with a beat." Based on J.S.Bach's Air on a G-string. This song inspired me to study the pipe organ in the nearby church.

  • @samuelhelmlinger9588
    @samuelhelmlinger95883 жыл бұрын

    Magnifique , merci

  • @TheMagnitudo
    @TheMagnitudo3 жыл бұрын

    absolutely stunning interpretation ❣️

  • @zoltanneszabo2717
    @zoltanneszabo27173 жыл бұрын

    Törőcsik Mari most is él és mosolyog, ne feledje, most is mosolyog, Onnét is mosolyog Önre és szereti!!! Csurog a könnyem.

  • @zsoszabo7188

    @zsoszabo7188

    Жыл бұрын

    Nem biztos, hogy rá mosolyog. Ő sosem hagyta volna el a hazáját.

  • @davedyson4730
    @davedyson47303 жыл бұрын

    Just a few seconds in I can honestly say how beautiful and moving you both played this piece. Thank you.

  • @margitkovacs6637
    @margitkovacs66373 жыл бұрын

    Sono rimasta seduta per ascoltarla..la sua musica entra nel cuore 💖

  • @elderrobertv.fullersr.1739
    @elderrobertv.fullersr.17393 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @user-df2cz7yh2x
    @user-df2cz7yh2x3 жыл бұрын

    Очень красивая и проницающая музыка, спасибо большое за удовольствие!

  • @nyulassybeatrix1948
    @nyulassybeatrix19483 жыл бұрын

    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 :(

  • @mihalynemelkvi6519
    @mihalynemelkvi65193 жыл бұрын

    Csodálatos, és mélyen megható. 😢 Köszönöm!

  • @martasimon5820
    @martasimon58203 жыл бұрын

    Szuper zenei együttes Ügyesek kedvesek és aranyosak vagytok Öszintén gratulálok

  • @user-eo5oy6lx5j
    @user-eo5oy6lx5j7 ай бұрын

    this is the most beautiful version of the song I have ever heard

  • @lam4704
    @lam47043 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful!!!💝

  • @loulourogue2327
    @loulourogue23273 ай бұрын

    ❤❤❤sublime

  • @JDon280Z
    @JDon280Z2 жыл бұрын

    I could listen to this song over and over and over. One of the most Beautiful songs ever written. Excellent Job. Thank You.

  • @ddomotor66
    @ddomotor662 жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful rendition Gary Brooker R.I.P.

  • @martenskamiz3318
    @martenskamiz33182 ай бұрын

    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 ....

  • @randyhull7408
    @randyhull74082 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @amangogna68
    @amangogna683 жыл бұрын

    Great music with your fantastic playing and beautiful video !

  • @ronmontgomery3622
    @ronmontgomery36222 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful...!

  • @frzbtt168
    @frzbtt1683 жыл бұрын

    Great performance. Thanks!

  • @su-anemerald
    @su-anemerald3 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful. 😍

  • @ernosoltesz8501
    @ernosoltesz85013 жыл бұрын

    Marvelous and beautiful crosstalk. "Fehérebb mint a sápadtság."

  • @hwtkdejong
    @hwtkdejong5 ай бұрын

    For me as a seafarer , always a remembrance of the second state of sea sickness . First pale , second a wither shade of pale , 3 rd green 😂😂, love te music , and love the music of Varnus .

  • @christianodelamarta9553
    @christianodelamarta955310 ай бұрын

    Uau! Maravilhoso! Incrível! Fantástico! Simplesmente lindo!

  • @ritaarendt7327
    @ritaarendt73273 жыл бұрын

    UNVERGÄNGLICHE MUSIK ! ES VERZAUBERT UND LÄSST TRÄUMEN VON EINER WUNDERBAREN FRIEDLICHEN WELT !

  • @berylwhite2983
    @berylwhite29832 ай бұрын

    May she rest in peace and never be forgotten! This beautiful piece will help!

  • @Marjorie-yt7pb
    @Marjorie-yt7pb18 күн бұрын

    ❤incredible . Many Thanks !

  • @wernerfeil7900
    @wernerfeil7900 Жыл бұрын

    Das geht so richtig durch und durch. Herrlich. Vielen Dank.

  • @barryfrazer4304
    @barryfrazer430411 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @stevenreigh4123
    @stevenreigh41233 жыл бұрын

    Right on

  • @lynnmoore611
    @lynnmoore6113 жыл бұрын

    I love this! Only Varnus ❤️

  • @anthonygreen5160
    @anthonygreen5160Ай бұрын

    Awesome. Wish someone would have the ballocks to play that on the organ at my church on a Sunday. (Church of Scotland) Raise a few eyebrows amongst the old dears!

  • @martasimon5820
    @martasimon58203 жыл бұрын

    Köszönöm megtisztelő kedves figyelmességedet nagyon szép hangversenyt tettél föl ma reggel

  • @johnmcgarry9519
    @johnmcgarry95192 жыл бұрын

    Maestro: what an unexpected and wonderful surprise. Thank you again for such heighten language.

  • @petesmith8362
    @petesmith83623 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful.......

  • @manoscott2012
    @manoscott20123 жыл бұрын

    Deeply moving. A beautiful tribute.

  • @superspiridione
    @superspiridione2 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful

  • @deborasgomes2022
    @deborasgomes20222 жыл бұрын

    Um dos mais bonitos arranjos que já ouvi desta linda música. Parabéns! Tocaram maravilhosamente bem. 🙌🙌🙌🙌👏👏👏👏👏❤️🥰

  • @monikaberkes4911
    @monikaberkes49113 жыл бұрын

    Csodálatos ès felemelő volt! Köszönöm az èlmènyt! 💕

  • @alphabravo76
    @alphabravo763 жыл бұрын

    Superbe !!!!!!

  • @goodfriend6428
    @goodfriend64283 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful! Thank you! Splendid!

  • @judyjames940
    @judyjames9403 жыл бұрын

    Wow.

  • @barcelobrin6656
    @barcelobrin66563 жыл бұрын

    Merveilleux ! ça rappelle bien des souvenirs de jeunesse. Merci pour ce bon moment.

  • @brandonchaffin5599
    @brandonchaffin55993 жыл бұрын

    It moved me to tears! I've always loved this song!

  • @Green4321

    @Green4321

    3 жыл бұрын

    This music stirs up so many memories. I'm 72 years old and can so clearly remember the loves and losses of my youth.

  • @manuelyamaha55
    @manuelyamaha553 жыл бұрын

    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. )

  • @mmbmbmbmb
    @mmbmbmbmb3 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @davidrstaggs4243
    @davidrstaggs42433 жыл бұрын

    REALLY NICE. LOTS OF GREAT MEMORIES!!!

  • @simonbeasley989
    @simonbeasley9893 жыл бұрын

    Amazing, thanks for performing and sharing.

  • @theprof291166
    @theprof2911663 жыл бұрын

    Lovely!

  • @nyulassybeatrix1948
    @nyulassybeatrix19483 жыл бұрын

    R.I.P. Mariska :(

  • @gaborpeternejuhasz2683
    @gaborpeternejuhasz26833 жыл бұрын

    Köszönjük ezt a csodálatos és megható zenét!!!

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