When you think of the type of music that is played on a pipe organ, what genre of music immediately comes to mind? You are probably imagining traditional church hymns or something of the sort. But who is to say that these beautiful instruments should only play one genre of music?
You may be surprised to learn that there are actually quite a few people who have taken this grand, old, traditional instrument and put a modern twist on it. From Lady Gaga to Michael Jackson, there have, in fact, been quite a few modern or popular songs that have been adapted to be played on a church organ. If you don’t believe us, just take a look for yourself at the videos below! Here are ten of the coolest videos of modern or non-traditional songs being played on church pipe organs:
- Lady Gaga – Poker Face – Church Organ Cover
This piece certainly combines the techno and pop elements of Lady Gaga’s 2008 hit “Poker Face” with the elegant sound of a church organ. This cover will have you singing about p-p-p-pipe organs, p-p-pipe organs! Click here for the video.
- Adele ‘Someone Like You’ – Pipe/Church Organ Cover
Did you ever think you would be hearing Adele’s bluesy, soulful music being played on a church organ? After watching this video, you will be glad you did! Click here for the video.
- Muse ‘Uprising’ – Pipe/Church Organ Cover
Rock out to this pipe organ cover of English rock band Muse’s hit song “Uprising”. It may be difficult to play, but it is certainly easy to listen to! Click here for the video.
- Guns n Roses – Sweet Child O Mine – Church Organ Cover
Listen to this beautiful church organ arrangement of “Sweet Child O Mine” by Guns n Roses – a perfect arrangement for baptisms! Click here for the video.
- Star Wars Symphonic Suite–Jelani Eddington at the Sanfilippo Wurlitzer
May the force of the organ be with you! Check out this amazing cover of the “Star Wars Symphonic Suite” and witness the talent of organist Jelani Eddington! Click here for the video.
- Avicii – Wake Me Up [Church organ cover by Jelle de Jong]
There’s no way you can sleep through this church organ cover of Avicii’s “Wake Me Up” by the very talented Jelle de Jong! #Goals. Click here for the video.
- Bohemian Rhapsody – Queen on church organ played by Bert van den Brink
“Bohemian Rhapsody” is an intricate song to begin with, but add in a pipe organ and listen as the popular Queen song is taken to a whole new level! Click here for the video.
- Let It Go (Disney’s “Frozen”) organ cover
Who doesn’t love every song from Disney’s “Frozen”? Well, if you weren’t a fan before, you will be after listening to this fantastic organ cover of “Let It Go”! Click here for the video.
- Michael Jackson – Beat It – Organ Cover By Self Taught Blind Teen Kuha’o
Kuha’o Case is a musical prodigy. The legally blind teen has the ability to listen to any song once or twice and play it right back on the piano or organ. Watch this cover of Michael Jackson’s “Beat It” and prepare to be amazed at Kuha’o’s talent! Click here for the video.
- Michael Jackson – Billie Jean
Last, but certainly not least, is this catchy rendition of Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean”. There’s no denying that the King of Pop sounds awesome on the pipe organ! Click here for the video.
So the next time someone tries to say that pipe organs are boring or no fun, just remember these ten awesome renditions. And, who knows, maybe these church organ covers will even inspire you to step outside of your comfort zone and try a new genre the next time you play!
