I'm have been a church organist for 56 years but THIS still gives me goose bumps and my eyes tear every time I watch it.

@333yeshua

6 ай бұрын

This has to be what heaven sounds like ~ transports us directly to the throne room of God 🙏💙🙏💙🙏

As a kid my parents took me to hear this organ. The power of this instrument live is awe inspiring. Glad it's still in use.

@julievanderleest

7 ай бұрын

That’s so cool! I’m a little jealous. I love the organ. I grew up hearing the organ in a cathedral in Southern California and it was pretty incredible too. One of the largest organs in the world with 16,000 pipes but I think this one is even bigger.

When I'm in Philly for my first Army/Navy game I will have to see this instrument in person, hopefully a flash mob will happen while I'm there.

If I was there, I would have been crying. This is incredible.

@amitavamanna2696

8 жыл бұрын

+James Netusil I am not there but crying anyway.

@dianegentry3255

3 жыл бұрын

I would have had to raise my hands!

@DannyEastVillage

3 жыл бұрын

i'm crying now.

The ORGANIST should get the Presidental Medal of Honor for his performance!

@railsam

6 жыл бұрын

I have heard the organist Peter Conte play in person, his mastery of the 23,000 plus pipes of the Wanamaker is amazing

Beautiful rendering by the flashmob........ May God bless all of you and the Wanamaker organ. Such a heritage needs to be protected and maintained..

@janetwashington5090

2 жыл бұрын

Amen to that!

"King of Kings, and Lord of Lords!" Oh my, I wish I could have been there to see and hear this. I've sung this many times, and directed a Messiah performance at Ft Hood, TX, while stationed there. Know this chorus like the back of my hand.

As I've watched Macys in various states become infiltrated with small minds that makes it a heartache to visit. I'm happy that this Macys is standing tall giving honor to God.

@ZestyLemonBoi We were scattered among the shoppers on the "floor" level and on the 2nd and 3rd floor balconies. We had a BLAST!

Christ our true God the ever blessed Lord of Lords and King of Kings, Glory to his magnificent omnipotent name forever and ever and unto ages of all ages Amen.

The city should be so proud of Macy's and John Wanamaker . Thank you for continuing to maintain this great store and musical excellence...

@FranzFerdinandVIII

4 жыл бұрын

If this was at a fully operational Boardwalk Hall organ, then it brings a new meaning to "a multitude of the Heavenly Host"

Wonderful!!! Bring Beautiful department stores back!!! What a wonderful piece of Americana. So nice to see all the exuberant shoppers enjoying Handel's gorgeous music.

Go to Philadelphia and see this GREAT ORGAN

One of the most Majestic pieces of music ever written, played on one the most Majestic instruments in the world!!!

@Knightrider1951

3 жыл бұрын

@@colvingenealogy I seriously doubt Bach had a department store in mind, since he didn't write this piece. G. F. Handle wrote the "Hallelujah Chorus"

@vinnyc.1265

3 жыл бұрын

"Majestic" I can almost gurantee you you haven't never heard the ENTIRE Handel Messiah, have you lol

@Knightrider1951

3 жыл бұрын

@@vinnyc.1265 Actually I have heard the Messiah in its entirety several times. The Messiah is one of the most powerful, majestic pieces ever written. Yeah I'll stick with my adjective Majestic.

@philipbay1548

3 жыл бұрын

@@colvingenealogy Bach? Friend, this is George Fredrich Handel

Grand Central Terminal needs to install a giant organ. The acoustics are amazing in there.

@jeffmyers9145

6 жыл бұрын

It would get stolen the third night

Once you learn "Messiah", and especially the "Hallelujah Chorus", I don't think you ever forget it!

Just hearing this for the first time brought me to tears. THIS is how Handel's music was meant to be heard and played, thank you for sharing this. It's beyond words in beauty.

@johannsebastianbach7920

5 жыл бұрын

It’s just not, a small period chamber orchestra and choir is what Handel intended

This is what CHRISTMAS is all about....".Rejoice and be glad in it!"

@vinnyc.1265

5 жыл бұрын

And lots of shopping, materialism, people cutting each off on highways, people shoving each other out of the way in stores, black friday. That sort of thing.

@FranzFerdinandVIII

4 жыл бұрын

Go, as I call "Benny Hill"

@UpScaleMusicVA

4 жыл бұрын

This is what EASTER is all about...

@sashineb.2114

3 жыл бұрын

@@vinnyc.1265 You forgot to mention people being upset when they didn't get what they wanted for gifts.

@robertandhollyscorpiofan2697

2 жыл бұрын

Except Christ was born in April, not December.

If I was a shopper, I would've just stopped and sang with all of them XD

@jackkircher1755

7 жыл бұрын

that is the point of flash mob at Christmas time. It isn't solely for entertainment.

@jeffmyers9145

6 жыл бұрын

...and sung...

@Highinsight7

5 жыл бұрын

me too

@craigtobias3609

4 жыл бұрын

Me three👋

Must experience this in person to know truly how epic this really sounds on the world's largest pipe organ. Of course it sounds even more epic with the choir backing it up.

The organ is the King of instruments, I have loved this music since I was a child and my mother played the organ in our church. Philadelphia how lucky are you to see such a glorious sight. from Pamela Martin

I'm not the tiniest bit religious, but that is a piece of MUSIC.

@baritonebynight

6 жыл бұрын

There is a reason that people STAND when they hear this. Even those who follow the Atheist path are known to do that.

@MonkeyDLuffy-fc3qb

6 жыл бұрын

Nobody cares.

@robertandhollyscorpiofan2697

2 жыл бұрын

@@baritonebynight erm, no. King George II being so moved that he stood up is a myth.

Nothing but nothing, beats the Hallelujah Chorus !!

@janetwashington5090

2 жыл бұрын

Only, perhaps Jesus Christ Himself!

Awesome is the only words one can say! To see people standing in a large Department Store, singing the Hallelujah Chorus by Handel, instead of shopping is something to behold. The ORGANIST does a tremendous job of bringing out the majesty of this POWERFUL ORGAN. Listening to it makes one wonder how we doubt that God does not exist! Hallelujah!

Sang this in high school...a capalla choir. I was a tenor but probably couldn't hit those notes now.

Oh how I miss home! This has got to be one of the most exquisite examples of Renaissance architecture and a stunning venue for a beautiful work such as this!! It wouldn’t have sounded better if it was played in the finest chapel ever built! Truly a work of art, both Wanamakers (Macy’s) and the singers themselves!! Merry Christmas to everyone enjoying this beautiful song about our Risen King of Glory!!

Tears streaming

Wonderful! just Wonderful! The ORGANIST deserves a medal!

Oh my god- what a fantastic acoustic in this hall. Magic🖒

The choir was apparently deliberately scattered all over the store to enhance the spontaneous effect---and man did it work!!!! King of Kings and Lord of Lords---and He shall reign forever and ever. This takes you to the gates of Heaven and drops you off. WOW!!!

It's amazing to hear this religious work of Haendel in a department store !

I loved going at lunchtime to Wanamaker's (will always be Wanamaker's to me) for the noon concerts on the organ. Just amazing to see and hear. Philly girl for life 💚🦅🏈

Had I been there, I would have loved to have joined in. One of my favorite pieces from my touring choir years.

That is a very special moment in many people's lives right there. Whether you were there singing or were "caught" in it. That is a once in a lifetime experience.

Music has the power to bring people of every kind together, to move them to make a joyous noise! Hallelujah!!

That's Class! Now let's all send emails to wal-mart and tell them the people want pipe organ music while we shop lol! Great vid

@robertandhollyscorpiofan2697

2 жыл бұрын

That’s wayyyyyyy more money than Walmart would be willing to spend. never mind finding enough people who can play that big an organ.

My brother's and sister's Saints sing the joy. That city well never be forgotten. Eternity 🎶 the community. Love

There's another 'version' of this Random Act of Culture', folks with cameras wandering the floor, showing folks singing/listening. WISH I had been there to participate.

Still brings a tear of joy...

Outstanding !!

I love this...wish I could've seen more close-ups of the people actually singing among the shoppers.

Bravo, I remember years ago that organ constantly being played at Christmas. I wish I was there

Man, that was awesome!! I can't even imagine what it sounded in live. Thanks for sharing!!

Excellent

This is amazing and I love this. Used for my 21st when I woke up and it was the best thing ever. God sure gave me to the earth for a reason. 2:18

i was on vacation there in philly back in 1976 and i think this store then was named wanamakers or something like that, i was just a teen,we had come all the way from texas to see that organ and of course the bicentennial, i really enjoyed it then and i enjoyed your video right now, thank you for showing this to us, it brought back good memorys,

Absoutely Fantastic! I would have joined in singing even if I wasn't patto fthe choir. Every year at the high school I attended at Homecoming sunday, the alumni, and I mean all the alumni that are in attendance get up on stage and sing this chorus. You have to remember that it is unrhearsed, we just get up and sing it. It is quite remarkable! By the way, this is the wifey typing not the hubby.

It's a fantastic piece of music, whatever your religious convictions (or lack thereof).

AWESOME

If you sing it, they will come! Happy holidays to all and God bless Philadelphia!

Absolutely love this! Wish I could have been there and sung with them!

Unbelievable....under my skin forever. Amazing performance, amazing video! Thank you so much for sharing. Forever changed by this random act of culture. Love, love, love it!

worked at wanamakers in 1968/69, before it was bought by Macys. The acoustics were better before Macys opened the top floors surrounding the center court. I remember the noon and evening organ concerts. The entire building shook while the organ was playing. It was magical !!!

@wholeNwon

4 жыл бұрын

I was a student in Phila. then, too. The organ recitals were wonderful. To Macy's credit, they spent large amounts of money to repair it and to expand its voices. Hopefully the company will be able to stay in the retail business. Incidentally, I lived with members of the Macy family while I was in school.

Amazing. I love it! Joyously sung. Thanks for this injection of the Christmas spirit.

i did not know there was this "other" recording of this event. Thank you for posting. It helps to refresh my appreciation for the other official Random Acts of Culture posting

Philly PRAISING God, The Almighty Father!

@christophercotton9048

4 жыл бұрын

They don't call it the City of Brotherly Love for nothing.

Wonderful! just Wonderful!

I miss my hometown Philly! Only there would something like this be possible!

Brings me back to my Christmas choir piece...just beautiful. Gosh I wish I could see this in person...but that did not stop me from singing along to this video!!

Wondrous and awesome

Always a fantastic listening pleasure

@pizmyr I wish I could have been there. This will never happen in South Carolina. Keep up the good work!!!

King of kings! Lord of Lords! Praise His holy name! Our precious Savior! Beautiful!

This always bring tears to my eyes. Thanks for posting it. Everyone in the office is listening to it right now.

Oh my god! I'm bawling!

Wonderful

Gracious. And. Praise. Saints. I love you. Philadelphia. Light Eternity. Flame. 💫

At 2:59 i was expecting the walls to start crumbling. :)

Great idea! Don't let those acoustics go to waste.

@ZestyLemonBoi The Opera Company of Philadelphia brought together 650 singers and they were throughout all of the Macy's store. And, several people that knew the song joined in...fantastic..

Pretty cool!

Awwwwwwesome!!!!! In the original meaning of the word.

my favorite holiday song. nothing can beat it. Thanks to all who were there. 👍

love it!!

Thanks for this video...

Amazing!

superb....Beautiful music !!

Wonderful!!!

Absolutely the best vocal flash mob ever!! I wish I was there - It must have been amazing!!

First time hearing a performance of this made my eyes watery. Thank you for capturing this. Would have been amazing if Macy’s had had it captured professionally.

Fabulous.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYBODY !

King of Kings, Lord of Lords. Thank you Macys!

Random Act of culture

If I could have sung along, I would have! But right now I have a cold and I barely have a voice. I sang this years ago in college, but I still remember how powerful it was and what it was like to sing the Easter portion of "Messiah" with a 196 voice choir and to face the audience and to see the audience rise to their feet during the singing of the "Hallelujah Chorus" and to feel the adrenaline rush that came from seeing that!

Absoutely Fantastic! I would have joined in singing even if I wasn't patto fthe choir. Every year at the high school I attended at Homecoming sunday, the alumni, and I mean all the alumni that are in attendance get up on stage and sing this chorus. You have to remember that it is unrhearsed, we just get up and sing it. It is quite remarkable! By the way, this is the wifey typing not the hybby.

Absoutely Fantastic! I would have joined in singing even if I wasn't patto fthe choir. Every year at the high school I attended at Homecoming sunday, the and I mean all the alumni that are in attendance get up on stage and sing this chorus. You have to remember that it is unrhearsed, we just get up and sing it. It is quite remarkable! By the way, this is the wifey typing not the hybby.

Macy's -- very smart--and good--to support this. Raises the firm's esteem in many eyes.

AMEN!!!

the best.

A beautiful performance. But I doubt it could ever be done today because someone might be "offended", and sue the store.

praise the mamon like a boss

... awesome! ;-) ...

im shocked the organ hasnt run out fo wind or blew up!

@robertandhollyscorpiofan2697

2 жыл бұрын

I suspect wananmakers puts money in the budget for maintaining it. 🤦‍♀

Great Shopping Day!!!!

They should have recorded that performance onto CD.

Amazing that an inspirational piece of music shows God in some people's minds, but God is never in all the misery that can be seen every day. Clearly God only exists in some ignorant minds.

This store changed hands many times. It was Wannamaker's, Strawbridges, Lord and Taylor, and now Macy's. By 2017, it shall be the Wal-Mart Flagship Store of Philadelphia.

@ecoRfan

7 жыл бұрын

James Norton it's 2017 now. No such plans.

@nicfronczek7386

3 жыл бұрын

2020 and it's still Macy's

@janetwelford5376

2 жыл бұрын

It was also Hecht's for a brief period.

@MrJIMBOB57 Thanks for the encouragement!

@ZestyLemonBoi If I understand right, the choir had infiltrated the store, posing as shoppers and then burst into song when the music started up.