Instruments in the early 1900s were built for the “Concert Pitch” of that time, which was A 435. If you try to tune it to toady’s Concert Pitch of A 440, it can break the bedplate. Therefore, what might sound flat to the human ear today, is historically correct and will allow the instrument to play for years to come....
An extraordinary contrivance. Not exactly restful to listen to (sounds like a cat-torturing device), but you have to admire the ingenuity. The only time I heard one playing live was at the late-lamented Mekanisk Musik Museum in Copenhagen a great many years ago.
So this is a Mills Violano with a MIDI interface system.MIDI works by sending discrete signals to the instrument which trigger solenoids and motors, so songs have to be arranged for a specific MIDI machine. I can't find Bohemian Rhapsody in the Mills song library, so di someone compose this on their own?
The violin and its bowing system on this machine are very creative. There is a separate bow for each string. The bows are controlled individually. So this violin can be thought of as four one string violins when arranging music for it. The “viola” you hear is probably one of the bass violin strings playing a countermelody or a harmony withe the treble strings. Its is really cool to arrange for this machine because of this feature.
@@happytiquechannelonyoutube9834 Thanks for explaining. I see why I thought it was more than one Violin.....It was playing simultaneous notes that would be impossible for a single player with one bow to play. Very interesting.
Actually it isn't out of tune - I have perfect pitch. Could do with a bit more rosin on the wheels. Not bad for over 100 years old. About the same age as Brian May (sorry Bri).
Cheers for the Video! Excuse me for the intrusion, I am interested in your opinion. Have you thought about - Riddleagan Master Violinist Remedy (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now)? It is a good exclusive product for playing violin like a master without the hard work. Ive heard some super things about it and my mate at very last got great results with it.
That's the creepiest violin sound I've ever heard, so I like this machine a lot.
lol
Yes it's violin from hell, but that robots vibrato is still better than mine.
Woooooow this is the creepiest music machine I ever heard
I'll cry if Machines like this will take the place of real musicians
What an amazing instrument. Good work, and your time was well spent. Thanks
Ah, the auto-instrument perfect for HORROR SONGS.
for assassinating characters lol
“Mr. Robot, please tune yourself . . . You’re a little flat.”
Instruments in the early 1900s were built for the “Concert Pitch” of that time, which was A 435. If you try to tune it to toady’s Concert Pitch of A 440, it can break the bedplate. Therefore, what might sound flat to the human ear today, is historically correct and will allow the instrument to play for years to come....
Je suis robot...voici ma timbre.
An extraordinary contrivance. Not exactly restful to listen to (sounds like a cat-torturing device), but you have to admire the ingenuity. The only time I heard one playing live was at the late-lamented Mekanisk Musik Museum in Copenhagen a great many years ago.
Very fine!!!
Thank you for sharing!
this machine should be kept in a haunted house
So this is a Mills Violano with a MIDI interface system.MIDI works by sending discrete signals to the instrument which trigger solenoids and motors, so songs have to be arranged for a specific MIDI machine. I can't find Bohemian Rhapsody in the Mills song library, so di someone compose this on their own?
Keith
Thanks for the question. Yes, I arranged it. It
took a couple of days and some custom software that I wrote.
This should be at house on the rock
Think of the work to build this contraption, and all the maintenance required over.the years.
Kind of an advanced hurdy-gurdy with separate wheels for the strings.
@2:17 it sounds like another violin (or viola) comes in. How was that done?
The violin and its bowing system on this machine are very creative. There is a separate bow for each string. The bows are controlled individually. So this violin can be thought of as four one string violins when arranging music for it. The “viola” you hear is probably one of the bass violin strings playing a countermelody or a harmony withe the treble strings. Its is really cool to arrange for this machine because of this feature.
@@happytiquechannelonyoutube9834 Thanks for explaining. I see why I thought it was more than one Violin.....It was playing simultaneous notes that would be impossible for a single player with one bow to play. Very interesting.
Nice!
Actually it isn't out of tune - I have perfect pitch. Could do with a bit more rosin on the wheels. Not bad for over 100 years old. About the same age as Brian May (sorry Bri).
Awesome! What kind of material was used for the individual bows?
Cheers for the Video! Excuse me for the intrusion, I am interested in your opinion. Have you thought about - Riddleagan Master Violinist Remedy (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now)? It is a good exclusive product for playing violin like a master without the hard work. Ive heard some super things about it and my mate at very last got great results with it.
The bow wheels are made from multiple discs of celluloid, and should be treated with a rosin block before playing.
Jack Benny and Les Dawson?
you must add this to a wurlitzer
why is the violin so large
Violin or viola?? It sounds like a viola & the size of it looks to be a viola
violin
Where is this located?
this thing is amazing i wish i had one i myself play the violin to be onist i play the violin better
This machine is over a hundred years old. How well will you be doing at 100+ years old :-)
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