The Flying Pianos of WW2

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  • Опубликовано: 22 апр 2024
  • This mini-documentary tells the incredible story of the Victory Vertical Pianos. During the Second World War, the US Government contracted Steinway and Sons to build pianos durable enough to withstand the harsh environments of the front line. Air dropped into war zones across the globe; the piano's mission was to bring comfort and a piece of home to the soldiers. The pianos boosted morale, brought people together and allowed them to express themselves while showing others the magic of music.
    Here at The Crow Hill Company, we work hard to share and make music accessible to everyone of all backgrounds, regardless of ability or 'qualification'.
    To learn more about us and play the victory Vertical Piano yourself, visit: thecrowhillcompany.com/the-ve...
    Music by Theo Le Durf and Frankie Sartori
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Комментарии • 56

  • @chasvox2
    @chasvox2 2 месяца назад +16

    I bought this when it came out...for my own composing activities...but more importantly...because I am absolutely certain my Dad heard one when he was a young officer stationed England (8th and 9th USAAF) and then...a participant at Normandy and lastly...Germany...and also...my H.S. jazz band and chorus teacher...who was a medic...and badly wounded in fierce combat - lone survivor of his squad.....(10th Armoured Division)...When I hit a note...I can remember those men and others of their generation........thanks for this video....I am sending this link to the widow of my teacher...she's 91 this month....I know it will mean a lot to her.....

    • @TheCrowHillCo
      @TheCrowHillCo  2 месяца назад +1

      Wow! What an incredible story, we’re so happy that we managed to make something that not only honours people like him, but keeps those stories and emotions alive

  • @haxstax
    @haxstax 2 месяца назад +3

    I was randomly recommended this video and thought I'd give it a watch. I'm so glad I did! This was such a unique and well made video! Definitely earned a new subscriber!

    • @TheCrowHillCo
      @TheCrowHillCo  2 месяца назад

      Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to leave such a lovely comment! 🙏

  • @4kfreelance
    @4kfreelance 2 месяца назад +1

    Great story which should be commissioned for a TV documentary film about the story of the piano during the war. If you can locate the piano nicked by the SAS from another camp when they formed in Africa in 1942 to start planning raids behind enemy lines I would be happy. It was a feature in the BBC series by Steven Knight which came from the back story of how Sterling as his band of misfits became the founding members of the most prestige elite forces to this day.

    • @TheCrowHillCo
      @TheCrowHillCo  2 месяца назад

      WOAH! What a story and thanks for the clue!!

  • @basswolf86
    @basswolf86 2 месяца назад +1

    that was beautiful - what an incredible story and so well told! Well done CHC!

    • @TheCrowHillCo
      @TheCrowHillCo  2 месяца назад

      Thank you! We really took our time to fully nail this one, to do it justice!

  • @ivindsolberg7827
    @ivindsolberg7827 2 месяца назад +1

    Absolutely brilliant! Im in tears!

  • @ElBeeEss
    @ElBeeEss 2 месяца назад +3

    Every day is a school day. Thank you for this history lesson. Vertical Piano sounds beautiful.

    • @TheCrowHillCo
      @TheCrowHillCo  2 месяца назад

      Class really is always in session! Thank you so much

  • @StudioOrchestrations
    @StudioOrchestrations 2 месяца назад +2

    Amazing story I'd never heard. Thanks for sharing it!

    • @TheCrowHillCo
      @TheCrowHillCo  2 месяца назад +1

      You’re welcome, it was an honour to research and share this incredible story

  • @TheGhostRecordsChannel
    @TheGhostRecordsChannel 2 месяца назад +2

    This video was so awesome! Thank you guys , I didn't know the full story of steinberg and war pianos at all

    • @TheCrowHillCo
      @TheCrowHillCo  2 месяца назад +1

      Too good of a story to keep to ourselves!

  • @andresfeuillet
    @andresfeuillet 2 месяца назад +2

    Thank you for this amazing documentary!

    • @TheCrowHillCo
      @TheCrowHillCo  2 месяца назад

      You’re welcome, it was such an honour!

  • @juliuspepmusic
    @juliuspepmusic 2 месяца назад +2

    Gorgeous film. Well done everyone at CHC!

    • @TheCrowHillCo
      @TheCrowHillCo  2 месяца назад

      Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it 😊

  • @budgetkeyboardist
    @budgetkeyboardist 2 месяца назад +2

    Remarkable story!

  • @AndyGrayedout
    @AndyGrayedout 2 месяца назад +2

    Love this story , thx for letting use all know about it

    • @TheCrowHillCo
      @TheCrowHillCo  2 месяца назад

      Too good of a story to keep to ourselves!

  • @shubus
    @shubus 2 месяца назад +3

    I confess to being completely unfamiliar with the Victory Piano and what a story it is. It is a well told in this documentary. Have to wonder if there are any more around. Now that we know what they look like, will certainly be keeping any eye out for them.

    • @TheCrowHillCo
      @TheCrowHillCo  2 месяца назад

      Thank you so much for letting us know it was helpful! Yes! Definitely keep an eye out for them!

    • @TheCrowHillCo
      @TheCrowHillCo  2 месяца назад

      #victorywatch

  • @Elerimakesmusic
    @Elerimakesmusic 2 месяца назад +2

    Such a beautiful and heartfelt video. Well done folks. 🎵🎵🎵🎵🎹🎹🙌

    • @TheCrowHillCo
      @TheCrowHillCo  2 месяца назад

      Thank you so much! We really wanted to display the force of human beauty during such a tough time

  • @jimrogers7425
    @jimrogers7425 2 месяца назад +3

    Beautiful brief documentary guys! Cheers! I'd love to get that piano piece... lovely music for the video!

    • @TheCrowHillCo
      @TheCrowHillCo  2 месяца назад

      Wouldn’t we all! Thanks, we really wanted to get the wonderful story out there 🙏

  • @MatthewHarrold
    @MatthewHarrold 2 месяца назад

    I'd never heard of the Victory Vertical Pianos. Thanks for this video. Excellent. $0.02

  • @SirWhiteRabbit-gr5so
    @SirWhiteRabbit-gr5so 2 месяца назад

    "General, the Americans have the planes and the fuel to fly pianos across the Atlantic! "

  • @DexWilliamsMusic
    @DexWilliamsMusic 2 месяца назад +2

    What a great video... thanks for sharing that story :)

  • @themusicroombyharris
    @themusicroombyharris 2 месяца назад +4

    Lovely video :)

  • @ovonisamja8024
    @ovonisamja8024 2 месяца назад +2

    Amazing story!

  • @WinItReigns
    @WinItReigns 2 месяца назад +1

    Off Topic, but...... "We want MORE ALICE ALLEN!!"
    I am calling CELLO VIBES into Reality🎉
    Lets Go Crow!
    Hill Yeah!!

    • @TheCrowHillCo
      @TheCrowHillCo  2 месяца назад

      ‘Hill yeah’ love that!! That’s such an awesome idea, we’ll put our heads together

    • @WinItReigns
      @WinItReigns 2 месяца назад

      @@TheCrowHillCo Good Move.
      I commented on her channel as well about the idea. Funny enough I did so halfway into the video, and then at the End of it she says "How do O say this....its like.....Its like...Cello Vibes"
      So, I commented again and said essentially its meant to be. Lol
      There is something uniquely special about her. Its like her Spirit has truly merged with her instrument.
      If she was 20 miles from home and then thing feel over or her cat scratched it, Im telling you...she would know.
      You guys make this work.
      Thats not only a Win for you, but everyone else and Me.
      Hill Yeah

    • @WinItReigns
      @WinItReigns 2 месяца назад

      I Mean, come on Now! She is like a Ninja and an Angel.
      If she was on a Shirt I would wear it.

  • @DJRickDawson
    @DJRickDawson 2 месяца назад +4

    great video!

    • @TheCrowHillCo
      @TheCrowHillCo  2 месяца назад

      Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment! 🙏🐦‍⬛

  • @mybachhertzbaud3074
    @mybachhertzbaud3074 2 месяца назад +3

    Nice story.😁 Alas, if I add even one more piano sample, I believe my system will explode.😜🎶🎹🎶Play On

    • @TheCrowHillCo
      @TheCrowHillCo  2 месяца назад

      Who doesn’t love a good bonfire??😅

  • @davidsanfeliumarco9664
    @davidsanfeliumarco9664 2 месяца назад +2

  • @LeeGee
    @LeeGee 2 месяца назад +3

    Oh, f, now it all makes sense. Great work! Imma get one.

    • @TheCrowHillCo
      @TheCrowHillCo  2 месяца назад +1

      Thanks for enjoying the video, it was such an honour for us 😊

    • @LeeGee
      @LeeGee 2 месяца назад

      @@TheCrowHillCo It was very moving

  • @DevanSabaratnam
    @DevanSabaratnam 2 месяца назад +1

    The photo at 7:04 shows German troops playing the piano?? Did they have their own version of parachuted pianos, or is this a captured Allied piano I wonder??

    • @colinjames2469
      @colinjames2469 2 месяца назад

      Germany made pianos. 🤦🏻‍♂

    • @musicieniihizq
      @musicieniihizq 2 месяца назад +1

      Indeed, Germany has their own pianos such as; Bechstein.

    • @TheCrowHillCo
      @TheCrowHillCo  2 месяца назад

      That is a good question! I would chalk it down to captured pianos

  • @iHOiD
    @iHOiD 2 месяца назад

    👏👏👏