Well done Joe. Here's a bit of history on the fotoplayer. Before movies had sound, it was discovered that playing background music during a film could aid in developing a particular mood for a certain scene. Initially, small theatres would use player pianos to produce music automatically from piano rolls. After some time, some of these pianos were extended in size with pipe organs and sound effects inserted into large cabinets connected to the sides of the piano. The user of this new contraption, which became known as the photoplayer, could then create multiple sounds to match the actions on screen. Between 8,000 and 12,000 of these musical instruments were made between 1910 and 1928, with the American Fotoplayer Company's Fotoplayer being of the most popular brands. When sound films were first created in the late 1920s, the Fotoplayer became unnecessary. Therefore, the American Fotoplayer Company ceased production of their product in 1925. Of the thousands of American Fotoplayers made, fewer than 50 survive today, and of those only 12 are known to still be playable
That was great!!! I had the song in my head for the past few days, but I had only heard snippets of it from a "Here's Lucy" episode. I heard the original version of this before I saw this one. This tempo is much better than the original, at least to me, and it was the speed at which Lucy sang it, too.
I just found you from TikTok and I never knew these existed!! By the sea is one of my favorites and this instrument makes me so very happy to hear and see it! Thank you! And the whistle was an added treat!
The lyrics to this song, for which many know only the chorus, reveals that it is about two people having an affair and that their spouses do not know of it...
I have that roll. Have always loved that arrangement--was recut by PlayRite ages ago. Sounds good on an 88 noter let alone on this machine! Keep up the recordings!
Well done Joe. Here's a bit of history on the fotoplayer. Before movies had sound, it was discovered that playing background music during a film could aid in developing a particular mood for a certain scene. Initially, small theatres would use player pianos to produce music automatically from piano rolls. After some time, some of these pianos were extended in size with pipe organs and sound effects inserted into large cabinets connected to the sides of the piano. The user of this new contraption, which became known as the photoplayer, could then create multiple sounds to match the actions on screen. Between 8,000 and 12,000 of these musical instruments were made between 1910 and 1928, with the American Fotoplayer Company's Fotoplayer being of the most popular brands.
When sound films were first created in the late 1920s, the Fotoplayer became unnecessary. Therefore, the American Fotoplayer Company ceased production of their product in 1925. Of the thousands of American Fotoplayers made, fewer than 50 survive today, and of those only 12 are known to still be playable
Thank you for this info.
Not at all.
What a wonderful instrument. Not very neighbour friendly though. I can see you really enjoy playing it .Greetings from the UK
Are you kidding? I'd be delighted to hear this if I were his neighbor!!
Why?
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Playback speed set to 1.25x to really set the mood. But seriously try it. Also set your phone to grayscale mode for kicks
Not sure which is more fun, the tune or seeing the enjoyment he gets from playing it! Bravo, sir!!!
Agreed! Would love to see one of these in person some day
Who?
Two and a half minutes of pure enjoyment. I never knew such an excellent contraption existed.
I would love to hear the old bamboo!!!
I wish I could show my friend this video he loves By the Beautiful Sea.
I love watching videos from a while ago
That's incredible. Seventeen months and only 3,158 views?? Something's wrong with the world!! Excellent job!!
I keep finding myself watching this video over and over again!
You really Hit it Joe!
Fabulous!
How much fun! I could spend hours at the Footplayer.
I wish I had one of these
Wow this is amazing. What great talent you have ♥️
That was awesome!!
This looks like so much fun to play!
This was lovely! i play this song on the ukulele for my 90-year-old mom several times a week. I know she'd be thrilled to hear this live version.
Wow. This is the best thing I have seen in a while.
That was great!!! I had the song in my head for the past few days, but I had only heard snippets of it from a "Here's Lucy" episode. I heard the original version of this before I saw this one. This tempo is much better than the original, at least to me, and it was the speed at which Lucy sang it, too.
Amazing!!!!!!
Espectacular,
From Spain greetings
Those trems on the flutes are seriously heavy duty. Almost a tibia type sound.
I just found you from TikTok and I never knew these existed!! By the sea is one of my favorites and this instrument makes me so very happy to hear and see it! Thank you! And the whistle was an added treat!
The lyrics to this song, for which many know only the chorus, reveals that it is about two people having an affair and that their spouses do not know of it...
Woo HOO! I want one of those!!!!🤣😂🤣😂❤️❤️❤️
That sir, was awesome. Thank you
LOVE IT! LOVE IT! LOVE IT!
Super Great!!!
Terrific! Had me singing along!
Sensacional! Isso é a coisa mais legal que eu vi em muito anos! Parabéns por esse trabalho.
I have that roll. Have always loved that arrangement--was recut by PlayRite ages ago. Sounds good on an 88 noter let alone on this machine! Keep up the recordings!
WHOA THIS IS AMAZING !!!!
This isso exciting and entertaining, thanks so much!
I wish I had one of those things
This just made my day! Thank you for this great big dose of PURE JOY!
Yes!!!
Woot! Awesome work
Wonderful!
Hit it, Joe!
WHAT an instrument. Absolutely transports one back into that era....of melodies to entertain AND DELIGHT💚❣️
Beutiful !
I love this! Thank you!
and its interactive too
Delightful!
imagine being the one person who disliked thi
I love this rag but i only know the version that Billy Murray and the Heidelberg Quintette sung back in 1914
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amazing !!!!!
No dislikes! Good job!
Interesting!!
Disney World Vibes
OMG its a player organ NICE. gs
Mighty Mouse Theme Song (2020 National Retro Day Special)
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The forbidden jah piano
Now i trully understand what ONE MAN ARMY means
does he have anything in 2018?
Idk
so he is basically a DJ ? xD
quero ver você tocar:,lets go floyd cramer,Let's Fall In Love e fly me to the mom
joe kicks ass