Fraser Gartshore

What do you think of when you think of organ music? Do you even think about organ music? Organ music is not only for the church. The organ is a lot more interesting than you think: every organ is completely different. Organists too. Mostly...


Fraser Gartshore

๐Ÿ”ด THE KEVELAER DEBRIEF: Ask Me Anything! ๐Ÿ‘‡

We survived our first-ever on-location broadcast! A huge thank you to everyone who joined us live from the Marienbasilika on Friday night.

Tonight, we are back in the comfort of the home studio for a relaxed Sunday stream. Alongside the music, I am opening up the floor for a massive Q&A to share all the behind-the-scenes stories from the road trip.

Drop your questions in the comments right now! Want to know about the acoustics? The setup? How heavy the gear was? Ask away, and I will be answering them live on stream tonight at 20:00 CEST. See you at the console! ๐ŸŽน

5 days ago | [YT] | 1

Fraser Gartshore

๐Ÿšจ STATUS REPORT: ALL SYSTEMS GO FOR KEVELAER! ๐Ÿš๐Ÿ’จ

The bags and flight cases are officially packed. Every single camera and mic battery is charged to 100%. The disks are formatted, and the car is completely filled up and ready to hit the road!

Tomorrow is the day we make channel history. We are taking Friday Night Is Organ Music Night out of the studio and broadcasting LIVE from the console of the legendary Seifert organ at the Marienbasilika in Kevelaer.

If you haven't set your alarm yet, do it now. You do not want to miss this incredible instrument in that massive acoustic!

โฐ SPECIAL START TIME: Tomorrow at 20:30 CEST
๐Ÿ“ WHERE: Right here on the channel!

Now for a good night's sleep... tomorrow, we make some serious noise! โ›ช๐ŸŽถ

1 week ago | [YT] | 5

Fraser Gartshore

๐Ÿšจ COUNTDOWN TO KEVELAER: 2 DAYS TO GO! ๐Ÿšจ

We are officially in countdown mode for the biggest channel milestone yet! The studio is currently a chaotic maze of cameras, tripods, and miles of audio cables as we prepare to take the Friday night livestream on the road for the very first time.

Our destination? The breathtaking Marienbasilika in Kevelaer to unleash the sheer, roaring power of the legendary Seifert organ.

If you have never heard this instrument before, your speakers are in for a serious workout. This is going to be massive.

โš ๏ธ CRITICAL REMINDER:
Because we are broadcasting live from the basilica, we have a special, one-off start time! Set your alarms!
โฐ Friday, May 8th @ 20:30 CEST

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ The Travel Fund is Still Open:
A huge thank you to everyone who has grabbed a Virtual Ticket so far to help fund the fuel, accommodation, and the massive amount of mobile data needed to beam this acoustic into your living rooms. If you'd like to chip in, the box office is right here: bit.ly/FraserTickets

Letโ€™s make some serious noise on Friday. Who is tuning in? ๐Ÿ‘‡

1 week ago | [YT] | 4

Fraser Gartshore

๐Ÿ”ฅ THE WEEKEND IS HERE! Here is your massive 3-Day Livestream Lineup: ๐ŸŽถ

We have an absolutely packed weekend at the console, shifting gears from blazing bonfires to heavy brass, and ending with a beautiful pilgrimage. Here is what is on the menu:

๐ŸŒ‹ TONIGHT (Friday): The Global Bonfire! (Tanz in den Mai)
We are dancing into May with serious heat. Expect blazing classical showpieces, Latin heatwaves, and rock & roll infernos.

๐ŸŽบ TOMORROW (Saturday): TOOOOOBA TIME!
Our monthly "Illuminati" concert for Toooooba Members only! Join here: buymeacoffee.com/frasergartshore/membership

โ›ช SUNDAY: The Road to Kevelaer (A Marian Pilgrimage)
To celebrate the start of the pilgrimage seasonโ€”and to build hype for our massive on-location livestream next weekโ€”we are dedicating Sunday night to sweeping, beautiful Marian hymns and symphonic improvisations.

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ The Box Office is Open:
You can grab your Virtual Tickets for the weekend to support the channel (and help fund next week's Kevelaer road trip!) right here: bit.ly/FraserTickets

Which night are you most looking forward to? Let me know in the comments, grab your drinks, and I will see you at the console tonight! ๐Ÿ‘‡

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 1

Fraser Gartshore

๐Ÿš THE FRIDAY NIGHT LIVESTREAM IS GOING ON THE ROAD! โ›ช

For a very long time, I have dreamed of bringing you the massive, unmistakable sound of the legendary Seifert organ at the Marienbasilika in Kevelaer. Thanks to some wonderful connections (and a massive nod to Prof. Wolfgang Seifen), the doors have finally opened!

Next Friday, May 8th, we are packing up the studio and taking our entire multi-camera broadcasting rig on the road for our first-ever on-location livestream!

โ˜• Help us make it happen:
Taking a live broadcast on the road is a huge logistical challenge. If you'd like to support the channel and help fund the travel, accommodation, and the crucial mobile data needed to keep the stream running flawlessly, you can grab a "Virtual Ticket" or drop a coffee in the jar right here:
bit.ly/FraserTickets
buymeacoffee.com/frasergartshore/wishlist



Every little bit helps bring this massive acoustic directly to your living room. Thank you for always supporting the madness!

๐ŸŽท IN THE AREA? A SPECIAL SHOUTOUT FOR TONIGHT (MAY 1st)!
If you happen to be anywhere near the Marienbasilika tonight at 20:00 CEST, there is a spectacular concert taking place that you do not want to miss.

Who: Basilica organist Elmar Lehnen & jazz trombonist Hansjรถrg Fink

What: "Vitraux" (Stained Glass Windows) - an incredible 13-part original fusion of organ and jazz brass.

Tickets: โ‚ฌ15 (More info at www.kultur-am-kapellenplatz.de/)

Drop a ๐Ÿš in the comments if you will be tuning in for the big road trip next week, and I will see you all tonight for our regular stream!

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 47

Fraser Gartshore

๐Ÿšจ CHANNEL ANNOUNCEMENT: We are going on the road! ๐Ÿšจ

Mark your calendars for Friday, May 8th. For the first time ever, we are taking our Friday night livestream out of the studio and going on location to a true organ mecca!

I will be streaming LIVE directly from the console of the legendary Seifert organ at the Marienbasilika in Kevelaer!

This has been a dream project long in the making. I'll be sharing more behind-the-scenes details on how we are pulling this off later this week, but for now, please update your calendars with our special start time:

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Date: Friday, May 8th
โฐ SPECIAL TIME: 20:30 Central European Time (due to local noise restrictions!)
๐Ÿ“ Location: Marienbasilika Kevelaer (Live!)

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 74

Fraser Gartshore

โ›ช What is the most beautiful hymn from your country? Let me know below! ๐Ÿ‘‡

Tonight at 10:00 PM CEST, we are wrapping up the weekend with our favourite channel tradition: Hymns From Around The World. I have some wonderful requests lined up already, but there is still room for a few more before we go live!

Whether you are in the UK, the US, Australia, mainland Europe, or anywhere else, I would love to weave a piece of your local tradition into tonight's improvisations.

Please drop a comment (or use our request form: forms.gle/7XKY5y2s3ndJN5dS6) with:
๐ŸŒ Your country
๐ŸŽถ Your favourite local hymn or chorale

Letโ€™s build a beautiful, global setlist together. See you tonight at 10:00 PM CEST

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 1

Fraser Gartshore

๐ŸŒ It's time for our global congregation to gather!

Since it is the last Sunday of the month, this weekend's Sunday stream (10:00 PM CEST) is dedicated to one of my absolute favourite channel traditions: Hymns From Around The World!

Because we have such an incredible community tuning in from all corners of the globe, I want to celebrate by playing your favourite traditional hymns, chorales, and spirituals from your home countries.

But I need your help before we go live! ๐Ÿ‘‡

Drop a comment below and let me know:
1๏ธโƒฃ What country are you watching from?
2๏ธโƒฃ What is your favourite local hymn or traditional melody?

I will be reading through the comments and picking out some brilliant requests to weave into Sunday night's improvisations.

Get your requests in, and set your reminders for Sunday night

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 1

Fraser Gartshore

The Royal Variety Show! ๐Ÿ‘‘ We are rolling out the red carpet this Friday night!

Join me tomorrow at 10:00 PM CEST for a very special, crossover event: The Royal Pipe Organ Variety Show! We aren't just playing music for literal kings and queensโ€”we are bringing together the absolute "royalty" of the music industry and seeing what they sound like on a massive pipe organ.

Expect roof-raising classical grandeur from Handel, epic rock anthems from Queen and Prince, and some swinging jazz from the aristocracy of the big band era, like Duke Ellington and Count Basie!

If you have friends or family who think the pipe organ is just for boring church services, this is the perfect stream for them!

Set your reminders here, get your drinks ready, and I'll see you in the royal box tomorrow night!

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 3

Fraser Gartshore

๐Ÿšจ FINAL CALL: Join the "Fraud Squad" for tonight's VIP Concert! ๐ŸŽน

Hello everyone!

We are just hours away from tonight's private, closed-doors stream, and I am happy to announce that we currently have 29 of you officially enrolled in Vanessa's "Fraud Squad"!

A massive thank you to everyone who has grabbed a ticket so far. You are really helping us turn a rubbish week around.

We are about halfway to our goal of 50-60 people for tonight's exclusive bash. If you haven't grabbed your backstage pass yet, there is still time to join the ranks! Letโ€™s get a few more in the virtual stalls, stick it to the scammers, and enjoy a brilliant evening of music and chat together.

Here is everything you need to know:

When: TONIGHT (Wednesday) at 10:00 PM CEST

The Vibe: Private concert, great tunes, drinks poured, and zero scammers allowed.

How to join: Grab your ticket (minimum โ‚ฌ20 donation) right here: www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/YB3GARV8FUJ8C

โš ๏ธ CRUCIAL REMINDER: Please make sure your current email address is in the PayPal notes when you check out! I will be emailing the top-secret, unlisted YouTube link to the whole Fraud Squad later this afternoon.

Get your drinks chilling, and I will see you at the console tonight!

Fraser (and Vanessa)

1 month ago | [YT] | 14