"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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  • @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!👏💖🙏

  • @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.

  • @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."

  • @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!

  • @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.

  • @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.

  • @dorisbubelova8683
    @dorisbubelova86833 жыл бұрын

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

  • @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?

  • @joanneuhlman4249
    @joanneuhlman42493 жыл бұрын

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

  • @karolynefekete2498
    @karolynefekete24982 жыл бұрын

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

  • @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!

  • @empressoftheknownuniverse
    @empressoftheknownuniverse3 жыл бұрын

    Entrancing, hauntingly beautiful. Thank you. 😓

  • @harleycharley8323
    @harleycharley83235 ай бұрын

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

  • @user-tq1vf3zh3k
    @user-tq1vf3zh3kАй бұрын

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

  • @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.

  • @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.

  • @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

  • @stevecollier4741
    @stevecollier4741Ай бұрын

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

  • @robertk6ha
    @robertk6ha3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @margeryfeit8446
    @margeryfeit84463 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful version, I hope Procol Harum has heard it.

  • @mariaszekely1668
    @mariaszekely16683 жыл бұрын

    Simply wonderful!

  • @bwmcelya
    @bwmcelya4 ай бұрын

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

  • @Pipendreamer
    @Pipendreamer Жыл бұрын

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

  • @philipdagley9547
    @philipdagley95473 жыл бұрын

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

  • @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!

  • @michaelodonnell6078
    @michaelodonnell60782 жыл бұрын

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

  • @archiesbaby3181
    @archiesbaby31813 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely heavenly! Thank you!

  • @JohnSmith-uy7sv

    @JohnSmith-uy7sv

    3 жыл бұрын

    No, "Amazing Grace" is.

  • @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😍

  • @jphilology7357
    @jphilology73573 жыл бұрын

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

  • @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.

  • @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!

  • @scottnyc6572
    @scottnyc65723 жыл бұрын

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

  • @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!!

  • @user-eo5oy6lx5j
    @user-eo5oy6lx5j7 ай бұрын

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

  • @Anna-yq2vg
    @Anna-yq2vg3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @pauljonkman6368
    @pauljonkman63683 жыл бұрын

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

  • @andreagregor8203
    @andreagregor8203 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @TheMagnitudo
    @TheMagnitudo3 жыл бұрын

    absolutely stunning interpretation ❣️

  • @s1nd3r3llee
    @s1nd3r3llee3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @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

  • @mihalynemelkvi6519
    @mihalynemelkvi65193 жыл бұрын

    Csodálatos, és mélyen megható. 😢 Köszönöm!

  • @fjpepin3047
    @fjpepin30473 жыл бұрын

    Varnus lets the organ sing. Splendid!

  • @parkinsonalzheimer
    @parkinsonalzheimer3 жыл бұрын

    The best song ever , wonderful rendition

  • @davedyson4730
    @davedyson47303 жыл бұрын

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

  • @samuelhelmlinger9588
    @samuelhelmlinger95883 жыл бұрын

    Magnifique , merci

  • @Silverlining1111
    @Silverlining1111Ай бұрын

    ❤❤❤ Wow o wow… what a heavenly voice. ❤❤❤

  • @user-ib9zm5kf3m
    @user-ib9zm5kf3m3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @chasea.williams6025
    @chasea.williams60253 жыл бұрын

    I play this all the time. Love it!

  • @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!!!!😍😍😍😍😍

  • @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 ....

  • @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

    Szuper zenei együttes Ügyesek kedvesek és aranyosak vagytok Öszintén gratulálok

  • @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 !!!!!!

  • @Marjorie-yt7pb
    @Marjorie-yt7pb11 күн бұрын

    ❤incredible . Many Thanks !

  • @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 :(

  • @loulourogue2327
    @loulourogue23273 ай бұрын

    ❤❤❤sublime

  • 3 жыл бұрын

    SUPER!!!

  • @domenicocogo6809
    @domenicocogo68092 жыл бұрын

    musica, contemplazione, preghiera, felicità! Grazie e complimenti

  • @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.

  • @ssippishark
    @ssippishark3 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic!

  • @ritaarendt7327
    @ritaarendt73273 жыл бұрын

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

  • @merlecharge6813
    @merlecharge68133 жыл бұрын

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

  • @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.

  • @user-df2cz7yh2x
    @user-df2cz7yh2x3 жыл бұрын

    Очень красивая и проницающая музыка, спасибо большое за удовольствие!

  • @christianodelamarta9553
    @christianodelamarta955310 ай бұрын

    Uau! Maravilhoso! Incrível! Fantástico! Simplesmente lindo!

  • @ernosoltesz8501
    @ernosoltesz85013 жыл бұрын

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

  • @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.

  • @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.

  • @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!

  • @margitkovacs6637
    @margitkovacs66373 жыл бұрын

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

  • @deborasgomes2022
    @deborasgomes20222 жыл бұрын

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

  • @hwtkdejong
    @hwtkdejong4 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 .

  • @chas0353
    @chas03533 жыл бұрын

    Just a beautiful peaceful place. Love to all all

  • @lam4704
    @lam47043 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful!!!💝

  • @monikaberkes4911
    @monikaberkes49113 жыл бұрын

    Csodálatos ès felemelő volt! Köszönöm az èlmènyt! 💕

  • @wernerfeil7900
    @wernerfeil7900 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @amangogna68
    @amangogna683 жыл бұрын

    Great music with your fantastic playing and beautiful video !

  • @ddomotor66
    @ddomotor662 жыл бұрын

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

  • @frzbtt168
    @frzbtt1683 жыл бұрын

    Great performance. Thanks!

  • @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. )

  • @su-anemerald
    @su-anemerald3 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful. 😍

  • @ronmontgomery3622
    @ronmontgomery36222 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful...!

  • @oscarcaviglia5640
    @oscarcaviglia56403 жыл бұрын

    This was the John Lennon most favorite song, he used to say what it really is "a real master work". This performance made it with the acoustic pipe organ it reveals how great is the composition. I am amazed, great musicians, excellent recording. Bravo!!

  • @zsuzsaherbst
    @zsuzsaherbst3 жыл бұрын

    Köszönet, Xavér, nagyon megsirattam, Méltó búcsú, a szeretett Baráttól :-(

  • @johnmcgarry9519
    @johnmcgarry95192 жыл бұрын

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

  • @martasimon5820
    @martasimon58203 жыл бұрын

    Köszönöm megtisztelő kedves figyelmességedet nagyon szép hangversenyt tettél föl ma reggel

  • @mikeschneider901
    @mikeschneider9013 жыл бұрын

    That was really sweet - Percy Sledge closed out a show at the college I did lighting for with that song . . . and it was brilliant.

  • @manoscott2012
    @manoscott20123 жыл бұрын

    Deeply moving. A beautiful tribute.

  • @berylwhite2983
    @berylwhite29832 ай бұрын

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

  • @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.

  • @martasimon5820
    @martasimon58203 жыл бұрын

    Ahány fellépést töltessz fől a KZreadre mindegyik játokodba benne van kedves szerető szived Tudod jól hogy mindig őszintén megirom a véleményem Kedves Xavér Tisztelettel vagyok feléd mert Aranyos vagy

  • @goodfriend6428
    @goodfriend64283 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful! Thank you! Splendid!

  • @361Ross
    @361Ross3 жыл бұрын

    I was just watching covers of this song to learn it better. My first time hearing you play. Its the best cover. Hope some day I can come play for you in your concert hall.

  • @eugenegauggel1000
    @eugenegauggel10008 ай бұрын

    This tune was the theme song for Radio Monte Carlo in 1967 when I| went there to see the F1 Grand Prix race. Procul Harem which was a strain of cat.

  • @barcelobrin6656
    @barcelobrin66563 жыл бұрын

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

  • @ioannistsalapatis3467
    @ioannistsalapatis346711 ай бұрын

    Fantastic, hello from Greece

  • @gaborpeternejuhasz2683
    @gaborpeternejuhasz26833 жыл бұрын

    Köszönjük ezt a csodálatos és megható zenét!!!

  • @superspiridione
    @superspiridione2 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful

  • @simonbeasley989
    @simonbeasley9893 жыл бұрын

    Amazing, thanks for performing and sharing.

  • @williamedgarmarshburn4633
    @williamedgarmarshburn4633 Жыл бұрын

    That was absolutely FABULOUS best rendition I have ever heard ........THANK YOU

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