Greetings Ben from a retired church organist in Greenwood Lake, New York USA! Thank you for that program, the scenery, and especially the organ music. You have a great sensitivity for playing these smaller pipe organs. I love hearing their simple pure tones. Every stop is unique and vitally important. Your selections fit that organ beautifully. We have so few such pipe organs in my area which is a mere 35 miles northwest of New York City. So many of our churches have chosen to opt for either electronic organs or praise bands. I imagine those praise bands are closer to the Thomas Hardy ideal of villagers coming together with their various talents, 'though highly amplified! I believe it is our great loss not to hear the wind as it sings through the pipes. It felt more "human" and alive than any electronic noise box. Thank you for sharing these churches and organs with us. Although close to the city, we are in an area with dairy farmland. It is not as peacefully historic as your Dorset village. Our village was settled by a lake which reminded early English settlers of your Lake Windermere. In fact, we have no "Main Street". Ours is called Windermere Avenue in honor of its sister across the pond. Thanks again for these programs. I hope you and your caravan have many fruitful miles together.
@PortsladeBySea
24 минут бұрын
Lovely comment. My wife and I love visiting the Lake District and it’s many beautiful ancient churches and chapels 🇬🇧🌄🌊
@noelbolingbroke-kent3009
2 сағат бұрын
When Shapwick Church was first built, who could image that a thousand years later, a superb young organist would arrive in a motor car with collapsible caravan, camera and iPad and film himself on an electrified pipe organ, playing heavenly music by Bach, Alexandre Guilmant and Maurice Greene? God in his Heaven must surely be delighted.
@djbryce
2 сағат бұрын
Enjoy that cheese and pickle sandwich my friend! Thanks as always for bringing my weekend to a glorious close with your beautiful music.
@alyswilliams9571
2 сағат бұрын
Utterly delightful, what a lovely way to end my Sunday. Thank you Ben and God bless you.
@broyahya
2 сағат бұрын
Watching in Patara, Turkey on holiday. Can’t miss my weekly organ dose!
@raymondo162
2 сағат бұрын
EXCELLENT video Ben - one of my fave hymns - total blast !! we anglicans prefer it at rogation services in the springtime - when the seeds are scattered ??. . . . . also, ironically, ploughing seems to be a thing of the past. i made a ploughing video 12 years ago, and since then i have only seen one ploughed field.
@marshaprice8226
2 сағат бұрын
Thanks so much, Ben, for another wonderful video with beautiful scenery, a stunning ancient church, and an old organ that you make sing with gorgeous, inspiring music! Blessings!
@STANLIZ4
2 сағат бұрын
We visit the churches following your films, they are so much more interesting with the benefit of your introduction,
@PhilomenaNesci
2 сағат бұрын
Congratulations Ben on obtaining your new camper! You have given me an entirely new persepective of cows. I am amazed that so many churches in your country are left unlocked and available for visitors to enter at any time. While some churches where I live operate in that fashion, the majority do not. But why not let them be open, considering that the church is meant to be a sanctuary? What a beautiful church you visited! I have been wondering as I watch you play many pipe organs which run on airflow: are all of these old-fashioned organs connected to electronically operated bellows nowadays? With my limited knowledge I don't know if there would be another way to pump air into an organ, other than a person manually operating the bellows. It is astounding and wonderful, if so, that so many churches have gone through the expense to get such modifications done to keep musicians playing these beautiful instruments! Exquisite playing as always; "We Plough the Fields and Scatter" is certainly one of the most beautiful hymns I have heard to be sung in the autumn. So thrilled to hear you play it!
@lindageorge8209
54 минут бұрын
I remember coming into the church on Sunday morning and realising that somebody had slept their overnight sometime through the week and had left the bar heaters on. That meant a hefty electricity bill. The key used to be broken off in the lock, but that is now been replaced. Also, there was no real toilet, except a hole in the ground which I had to use when I was pregnant...
@audreyreddington5532
3 сағат бұрын
A great start to my Monday morning in New Zealand. ❤❤❤
@JudyOdlin
2 сағат бұрын
I agree. I am listening in Levin.
@DeniseMorphy
3 сағат бұрын
Organist here in Canandaigua, NY USA watching. Thank you Ben.
@dianeforti8696
2 сағат бұрын
And watching with pleasure from Windham, NY, in the beautiful Catskill Mountains.
@clarencehershberger2058
Сағат бұрын
I am very blessed by this video today! Thank you, brother! I especially like the last hymn.
@lindageorge8209
Сағат бұрын
Welcome back! I hope you had a good holiday. We in Australia say always take your new caravan about an hour's drive away for your first trip. That way you're not half way around Australia before you realise what you've forgotten. Nothing like getting two hours up the road and your wife (me) realising that you're going inland and winter and you've forgotten a wRm blanket! Never mind... while we were shopping for a nice soft comfy mink style blanket, hubby bought a plug-in electric heater for when we've got electricity so that we don't need a noisy heat pump on at night. Because if it's -3 degrees at Orange, you don't want to be woken up by the heater defrosting itself every half hour! And I far prefer it to the gas heater, not that we haven't got proper ventilation! And it's a bar heater dressed up to look like one of your hot water heaters so it's nice and safe. I do not recommend taking anything old or anything with a 1000 watt power usage!
@barbarahague6843
57 минут бұрын
Ben ,good to see you towing your home behind you. Looks really good.💝🥰🦘🦘
@janetschneider3462
3 сағат бұрын
Hullo Ben from the USA. Was born and raised in Preston,Dorset. The Norman church in Preston, would be a great place fir you to visit if you have time, 😊
@SalisburyOrganist
3 сағат бұрын
Fabulous idea. Billy and I are in Dorset again this week!
@bobbyhendley3084
3 сағат бұрын
Though far older than you, I would have loved that run of cows as I’m as country boy myself from the cattle nation of Texas. I would have undoubtedly come out unscathed and with a lot of new four legged friends. lol
@bobbyhendley3084
3 сағат бұрын
3 minutes late to the game, but so glad I’m here. Looking forward to this Ben!
@pawedz7196
3 сағат бұрын
Beautiful Church and organ music!
@sarahstrupinski6863
Сағат бұрын
Snap, I was in Dorset too last week when I visited the beautiful Netherbury church. I thought of you when I visually inspected its organ. Funny I too had a petrifying cow experience. The sound of their stampede has never left me! Thank you for another excellent video.
@davejacques4226
Сағат бұрын
Thank you, Ben! I was on my way to work this Sunday afternoon, thoroughly depressed. Then this latest video of yours popped up on KZitem. I clicked to watch, and what do you knoW? My depression was greatly eased upon watching the latest Ben Maton adventure. Thank you again, our musical friend! Dave Jacques Clinton, Michigan USA🇺🇸
@SalisburyOrganist
Сағат бұрын
Now, I’m very humbled and flattered that it’s helped you! Thanks for tuning in and see you again soon :)
@b-rphotos4687
Сағат бұрын
Ben another fine evening listening to you and seeing your video. I have found it amazing how you are able to incorporate the mechanical sounds of these organs right into the music. It seems to be a part of the music! Thank you for blessing this Ben from the Smoky Mountains in Tennessee 😊
@joantennant5579
Сағат бұрын
Great to see you again and another wonderful video 😊 what a lovely church in Dorset this week and you playing my favourite harvest hymn take care ❤
@EmmaGaylard
Сағат бұрын
A classic harvest hymn at the end, brings back memories of when I went to church
@stevewynn2517
2 сағат бұрын
What a wonderful Sunday afternoon visit to your channel, Ben.
@TMWeddle
3 сағат бұрын
We are ready in Columbus, Ohio!
@bobbyhendley3084
3 сағат бұрын
Gorgeous church building!!
@midgerhys5627
Сағат бұрын
What gloriously colourful kneelers!Someone is very skillful at embroidery at that church. I think that encouraging the congregation to kneel at the appropriate points gives for much greater reverence during the liturgy.
@lindakinzer6698
43 минут бұрын
I thought that the kneelers were such a beautiful addition to the sanctuary. So many lovely things to observe in these videos!
@lindageorge8209
49 минут бұрын
I love that you can see all the smaller pipes behind the large ones. Our organ in New Zealand had 330 pipes, but they were all hidden behind the big ones. I'd love to have been able to see them all. When we did senior citizen services, we all sat in front of the organ. I only did that once! Too loud!
@dianawright6285
2 сағат бұрын
Lovely video and the church was so charming. Thank you. Di Wright Zimbabwe
@lindageorge8209
59 минут бұрын
We lived on a sheep farm which had a few cows and we raised a few steers. This was in New Zealand and therefore it was very hilly. There was a bit of top dressing going on and the steers we're in a paddock right next to the airstrip on the side of a hill. We were working on a Ridge just past the airstrip. Now a top dressing plane can land on the side of a hill with no sound at all, but needs everything it's got to take off when fully loaded. Meaning that it's wheels were about waist height as it came across the ridge we were on. Finally the steers had had enough, and as we were driving back in an old Land Cruiser, and the top dresser was taking off again, the steers just burst through the lower fence as if the posts were matchsticks. I was in the Land Cruiser, the top dresser went straight over the top of us and it was as loud as anything, but I was more concerned about my husband who was going back on a motorbike. Those panicked sterrs could have killed him in a Stampede.
@susansalter7543
3 сағат бұрын
Missed you last week, Ben.
@SalisburyOrganist
3 сағат бұрын
I missed being here too!!
@barriesmith3489
Сағат бұрын
Men and women down through the century’s have given us wonderful word and music to bring joy and peace to the souls of church members but also to just the man and women that need the love and peace of God Jesus Christ has given us his love in music I love the tunes in the lower key We are.so fortunate that the Jews gave us this faith
@seriouslyreally5413
2 сағат бұрын
Ben, You are right to be terrified of a cattle stampede. However, whatever frightened them into a panic is an uncontrollable situation. Generally they are curious and friendly as they are used to being managed by the farmer in the barnyard. In open pastures, cows are aggressive only if there are young calves nearby even if the cow nearest you does not have one of her own as they can be protective of the ones that do. Its a herd mentality; protect the most vulnerable and you protect yourself. Bulls are ALWAYS dangerous as they challenge anyone in their territory. Crossing a pasture with plenty of room is safe as you both have room to flee.
@barriesmith3489
50 минут бұрын
Subscribe and like to show that you enjoyed this it help Ben to see the we like what he bring us each week it one of my favourite church meetings with all other viewers
@PeterMigliorini-x4o
2 сағат бұрын
How I appreciate the musical tutorial offered along with the joyful sounds for inspirational entertainment. Just a wonderful way to spend some time for personal reflection on a Sunday afternoon! Thank you for sharing.
@johngreenwood3802
2 сағат бұрын
Thanks again Ben. Lovely church and you are quite right about cows!
@mattleach958
6 сағат бұрын
Hello Ben, Friends and Fellow Supporters. I won't be here live for the premier, but will definitely listen later today. REALLY looking forward to this!
@rwiddico
Сағат бұрын
Thanks!
@SalisburyOrganist
Сағат бұрын
I’m very flattered, and grateful. Thank you
@wallsknob
2 сағат бұрын
Cattle can be calming if you dont fall afoul of hooves and horns.
@Richard.Holmquist
Сағат бұрын
Thank you; that was wonderful.
@zeniluigiacracco2674
2 сағат бұрын
Love organ Music. Thank you!
@robertmdaniels
Сағат бұрын
Yes! Keeps getting better and better!
@zimbelstern62
Сағат бұрын
The flute stop was beautiful!
@unnestenlund6281
2 сағат бұрын
Thank you Ben! .What you are doing is so precious..always looking forward to your videos.Will support.❤
@SalisburyOrganist
2 сағат бұрын
Thank you :)
@maryannehibbard5686
2 сағат бұрын
Just tuned in - immediately wondering if your tune for "We Plough the Fields and Scatter" will be the tune by which I know it... Find it interesting, that for a number of hymns we have common, we use quite different tunes. Having a blessed Sunday afternoon with you all.
@maryannehibbard5686
2 сағат бұрын
Lol, cows, in general, may not be dangerous. They generally mean no harm. But they can weigh three quarters of a ton! (Grew up on a dairy farm)
@tampanativeson
52 минут бұрын
Inquiring minds want to know. Who filmed you dtiving away?
@SalisburyOrganist
52 минут бұрын
Haha- Me!!
@teresahill6356
Сағат бұрын
Thank you Ben ❤
@marylynnmazzocco5367
Сағат бұрын
Thank you.
@DrSpeedNL
3 сағат бұрын
Thank you Ben
@kate8136
Сағат бұрын
What’s that thing in the foreground at the 8:15 mark? Looks like a cage on a pole.
@steveshakeshaft2334
52 минут бұрын
It's a beacon ! They are strategically placed around the country, and when lit warn of impending invasion
@lindakinzer6698
36 минут бұрын
Yes. I wonder what that is, as well?
@ChrisH-q5i
15 минут бұрын
Thankfully not too many invasions recently but the beacons are also lit to mark major royal occasions and important events such as the 80th anniversary of D-Day this year.
@missbingley6048
6 минут бұрын
The beacons were lit for the late Queen's platinum jubilee in 2022. My choir sang up on hill with a lit beacon 'A life lived with grace' A memorable night seeing beacons lit across the countryside.
@11sesquialtera
Минут бұрын
another fab vid. Thank you so much. This my Sunday evening treat. I just think you are such prize, Ben; bringing these village gems to attention is such an original idea that is bound to do have great results. Best, Rob Currier
@stephenmorris2420
35 минут бұрын
Thank you Ben. Another great video We're having our harvest next Sunday I must admit I love We plough the fields......
@Frances-m1h
3 минут бұрын
Excellent video 👍👍👍♥️♥️♥️ FROM FRANCES DORSET 🎹🤗
@Outdoors49Man
39 минут бұрын
I'm a priest in the Episcopal Church, now retired. When you play hymn tunes, I can't help but have lyrics flow through my mind. How fitting that your last scenes showed "soft, refreshing rain." Indeed, "all good gifts around us are sent from heaven above!"
@elizabethsleison6079
41 минут бұрын
Ben, have you considered writing a dissertation on your travels, churches, organs and history? Surely so much of what you are doing is worthy of coursework and orals. Doctor of Philosophy in Music/English History of Religious Edifices would be an amazing course. Thank you so much for all you do.
@mirandarudzki
23 минут бұрын
Welcome back, I hope you had a pleasant rest. I enjoyed the song selection today, especially Bach. A lovely opening video to the Autumn season. I am looking forward to seeing the Autumn scenery, enhanced by your wonderful music selections. Take care & I hope there are fewer cows at your next location…or benevolent ones at least.
@jonboz7585
35 минут бұрын
Glad to make a monthly donation to support your organ excursions. I'm a 78 y/o organist who was thinking of getting a popup camper here in the USA. You've inspired me In both areas, so a double thank you.
@michaeltreadwell777
12 минут бұрын
What a beautiful little Organ that was. Thank you for making these videos, and I'm so glad you can now travel further afield, with the aid of your fantastic Caravan. Well done with all you do. Take care 🙂
@lindakinzer6698
47 минут бұрын
Ben, I always love your walks and what I learn about the villages. St. Bartholomew’s is so beautiful. To walk with you through this ancient church is wonderful. The music is magnificent. In the States, a large herd of running cattle is called a stampede-and, yes, dangerous to anyone on foot!!!
@JoyStanford-ps7ef
15 минут бұрын
Thanks for another great video. So nice to see such a beautifully looked after church grounds and to hear you playing so beautifully again thank you Ben
@johnacton5417
Сағат бұрын
Another classic production Ben, beautifully crafted as always and a pleasure to meet you playing in St Mary's in Long Crichel in Dorset yesterday.
@marjorythrash1045
12 минут бұрын
Exfarmer here. Cattle can be extremely dangerous, even if they know you.
@deverite
2 сағат бұрын
it's rain AGAINNNNNNNNN
@loriellison3723
Сағат бұрын
First watch Monday morning in Vanuatu before I go to teach.
@organisten
2 сағат бұрын
A=442???
@RobertCaley-h5i
2 сағат бұрын
GLORIOUS, Ben.🎉
@barbarahague6843
30 минут бұрын
What another wonderful visit with you Ben. One almost feels that one is with you on your journeys. You seem to have a lovely gift in story telling and the organ music is a bonus. 🤗🤗🥰🥰🦘🦘
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