My first ELECTRONIC ORGAN! Investigating a Historic Military Village Church

❤ This was my family church when I was a child in the 1950s. I remember the old organ situated at the left of the ailse when waking from the door and also remember pumping the handle. I went to Sundy school here and sang the solo in 'Once in David's Royal City' here when I was at Bulford School when I was about 10, for which I remember being extremely nervous! 😊

Thank you for your tours. As a lady fighting cancer, I can not get out much,so it is my "outing" for the day. I also am a musician, my left arm is crippled by the cancer, so I can not play well. Love hearing you, dear boy. God bless you.

Please hit the like button everyone, if you have enjoyed Ben`s videos----its the least we can do to show our appreciation !!.

You prove its not only the organ, but the player that matters most

For those in peril on the sea…..then the Wiltshire regimental March. Onto a Scottish ballad. A new take on this channel every time…. Now for that sandwich!

The freedom to express the beauty of playing on an electronic organ with the beauty of the church as an audience to all the soldiers of the Wiltshire Regiment.How befitting to all families to praise the memories of time gone by. We shall remember them.

Lovely historic churches in idyllic settings. Beautiful organic music and traditional hymns. How could one not appreciate these videos? Thank you.

I am a navy veteran who played the Navy hymn after every Protestant service on base. Enjoy your videos Ben Thank you.

A captivating video. A perfect blend of reverence for the church and for the men who fought to protect it. Your great-grandfather looked so very young in that photo. Blessings.

What a blessing to have stumbled across this channel. Your videos truly are a tonic for the uneasy times we are living in. Thank you so much, Ben, and God bless you.

Even if there is no pipe organ, the video is none the less very interesting! The age of the church, the accoustics etc. Keep up the good work Ben! Love from Canada!

Just donated from a Brit in Texas. I encourage others to chip in to support Ben. He earns every bit of it. He is a rare gem on YouTube. Now …. About that sandwich! I would love to knock out a big beauty of a sarnie for you but no way I can from Texas! I was Senior Warden at our Episcopal church in 1990 when we built a new and final church space, The old space is now the great hall. We installed a 76 rank digital organ with festival trumpets. It’s incredible how accurate a digital organ is as each “pipe” is an exact digital recording of a real pipe with attack etc true to form. It’s now 33 years old and needs some work but still very good. I was 47 when we built the church. I am now 81. I attend every Sunday. But I do miss the English country churches nestled in the countryside. Love the Kiwi on the hillside. Cheers to all Kiwis who stood with us in the wars.

Ben, the addition of the photos enhanced your storytelling at this beautiful little church. You are, after all, a storyteller and a good one.

Fitting tribute to your ancestors! Thanks for condescending to play such an instrument not unlike one that some of us play or listen to every week. (It's not terrible.) Blessings from West Michigan in the States!

Once again you've given us a illuminating tour of your part of the world. Thank you for paying tribute to your grandfather and great-grandfather. Their generations sacrificed too much to keep Britain free.

Your videos are my refuge and I look forward to each one. You in your camo coat and gloves look perfectly natural in that ancient corner on that modern organ, honoring the place and the people as only you can. Well done Ben!

I just donated via PayPal. Thank you Ben Maton! Your videos are so unique. You take us to such interesting and beautiful locations explaining with enthusiasm and humor. the buildings, organs, and history and on top of that are able to choose the best sounds, and musical compositions on whatever instrument you happen to find. I do hope that many more will donate to support such a wonderful project.

Beautifully done, and very touching. These videos bring back wistful memories of my many years in England before returning to my native Australia in retirement. Thank you Ben.

Thank you, even on a 'retro' electronic organ Ben you can still evoke a moving rendition

How lovely that thanks to Ben, even the most commonplace and insignificant Englisch village organs are saved from oblivion ...