Aeolian Player Pipe Organ, Nutcracker Suite, Waltz of Flowers
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- Опубликовано: 17 июл 2024
- Nutcracker Suite, Waltz of the Flowers. Aeolian Duo Art roll 3486, Orchestral residence organ Aeolian opus 1280, 3M/34R, (3 Manual, 34 Ranks, 1,939 pipes) plays both paper roll and MIDI files, Concertola ten roll automatic changer demonstrated, views of pipe chambers, MIDI on screen display. Google Aeolian Opus 1280 or opus1280 for full history.
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Yes, this is an old organ, built in 1914. It has the original electro-pneumatic action which makes it easy to attach MIDI input and output boards. The paper rolls are converted to MIDI files in my studio and these files play the organ. The paper is very fragile and often tears, so MIDI is the best way to play the organ.
Thousands of free MIDI files can be downloaded from the internet and played, too.
+ampicoab I know I'm a bit late (11 years!!!), but I discovered this video only now... if you mind my question: if I understood right, the Concertola roll player (decoder) is not actually playing the instrument. You use it just as an "input interface" to decode paper roll and convert them to XXI century MIDI, because of the fragility of paper. Is that correct?... Thank you very much sir (and yes, you do have quite a jewel there...
I hope you are still enjoying each other today too, I saw that this is 16 years ago..tempis fugit
Just get some real paper reprinted. Jerk.
By far one of the best sounding Clarinet stops ive heard. I can only imagine how well it sounds in person.
I heard Mike Ames' Aeolian pipe organ in person (another one) which I understand is now sold and on its way to a new home(?), and I second that comment about the clarinet. When the clarinet on that organ plays, the hairs on the back of my neck stand up. Just one of the most marvelous sounding organs I've ever heard. The pure, sweet tones are phenomenal.
@@andrewbarrett1537 agreed, having played the clarinet. It is one of the stops that I am most picky about. Besides that it can be absolutely amazing when it is voiced right. Now only if they could do the same with the Bassoon stop.
The Aeolian 8' Clarinet stop is also unique in that it employs a free reed like a reed organ, but on pressure. Normally, a pipe organ reed stop employs a beating reed against a brass tube called a shallot.
The Aeolian (and Aeolian-Skinner) organs were real stand-outs in the field of pipe organs. To see the MIDI-automated version is incredible. That thing has the sounds to make any pipe organist happy. Its little bell sounds are marvelous. The rest of its pipe sounds - probably tibias and some diapasons - are solid. And its brass section is pretty good too. Excellent work, excellent instrument.
I am always fascinated by these mechanical masterpieces.
I saved this video in HD and played it through a professional system with Neumann Berlin studio monitors+subwoofer. It's nothing short than GLORIOUS. And I must admit that watching that "MIDI" - manufactured one century ago by Concertola - one of the most clever and ingenious devices I've ever seen, threading the roll all by itself, setting the stops and playing, well, it brings a tear to my eye...
Thanks to the technicians who preserved this marvellous instrument. I had always heard about these instruments, but this is my first experience hearing one play. It's truly a revelation. The voicing & tuning are splendid. Bravo! More please!
I imagine this being played on a merry-go-round. I always liked this piece, as I have fond memories of playing it in my high school Marching Band. We played a Nutcracker medley that included "Waltz of the Flowers," and that was my favorite section of the medley. I find it fascinating that there were "player organs" as well as player pianos, automated with a paper roll before MIDI existed.
Bring back the age of beautiful machines!
The home entertainment system of the past! Wonderful!
Потрясающе и незабываемо !!!! Необыкновенный ансамбль точной механики, музыкальной механики, электрической и электронной части и музыканта-органиста, записавшего и скоординировавшего это ЧУДО !❤❤
In my mind, this is the most beautiful piece of music ever written and displays magic every time. Wonderful and I came back to listen for the second time. BRAVO to the makers of this video and thank you!
We have one of the largest Aeolian organs in the country. Come see us at Callanwolde - Atlanta Georgia (Candler Mansion and Estate with a large Fine Arts Education Program and known destination wedding location.) The organ is amazing with over 3700 pipes in the attic. We hope you will come and visit us.
Perfection. The best of both worlds. The antique paper reader (not sure of proper word) and the MIDI file, for more modern arrangements and all played on a truly great instrument. It sent shivers down my spine... memories of playing a really good organ some years ago. Congratulations on a great installation. Thank you for sharing.
The paper roll reader is called the tracker, or tracker bar, and consists of a row of small holes, usually in a metal bar, through which air can flow, either under pressure or partial vacuum. Both types are still used in street, dance, cafe and fairground organs. For most of the time, each hole is covered by the roll fabric (often paper, sometimes parchment, and nowadays plastic is favoured in street organs). The presence of a corresponding tracker and roll hole allows the pneumatic mechanism to switch pipes, percussion, swell shutters, or pipe registers in the organ. Other things, such as bell ringers, the bandmaster's arm and head, or lights, can also be controlled from the roll or book, in some organs.
This Aeolian is a fine example of that company's output. Thanks toampicoab for the upload!
Where is this organ located? i have also a Aeolian Concertola with ten roll changer to restore. freddy2321@gmail.com
Wonderful stuff. Fantastic integration of old and new automatic music playing. The organ is in fine voice too and your video is well shot in showing some of the visible actions of the organ.
Must be quite an experience to be there when it’s playing right next to it. Thank you!
Wow...I hope everyone listening has their computers running through a decent audio system... as this organ sounds fantastic...! :)
I did it. It sounds GLORIOUS.
The laptop speakers are horrible. So, I use a headset. It's like being at a concert hall.
or good headphones, like Sony MDR-V6.
Fascinating! (How the hell can someone "dislike" this?) Amazing machine - and a catchy tune too. Nicely done, how about some more of this instrument? If you can't play it, it'll play for you! I can watch and listen to this thing all damn day!
My great grandparents had one of these in their upstate NY home back in the early 20th century. It's really quite amazing that people bought these back then. It must be pure hell to keep this thing in working order, what with all the pipes, tubes, wires, pneumatics, etc.
Also, that's one hella old Apple right there.
This is amazing! That celesta part in placement of the harp at the beginning is the most beautiful part.
Would love to hear this thing in person. Rather amazing. I worked on reproducing pianos years ago and can appreciate how involved this thing must be. Thanks!
Otherworldly! ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Wonderful.
Its so neat to see these organs, especially in such great shape as this one.
I LOVE it!! I want one! 2nd purchase after I win the lottery...1st will be a mansion to house it, lol!
Up here in Rochester we have the George Eastman house, he originally had installed what was at the time the worlds' largest residence organ (2 organs, a north 66 rank and south about the same size, 4M console) also built by Aeolian with a player. It's been undergoing restoration for years, I've seen the roll player work too, likely the same one as in here.
Oh my god, that Concertola is the craziest piece of mechanical music I've ever seen since the Badenia by Imhof and Mukle!
Dig that laptop from 15 years ago and the software. They have really changed. I love the organ music and the organ is really awesome.
Wow!!! sends chills up and down my spine, it's so good.
That was just TOO COOL! I love the pipe organ. Wish I had one.
A PC, music roll and pipe organ combine to produce fine music. The blending of three distinct technologies really works here.
I just discovered your video! It is wonderful to see and hear videos that are done extremely
well. Your audio recording in such a small room is excellent and the editing of the cameras
is very good. Thank you for offering this to those who love RUclips. Paul
absolutely gorgeous
I'm looking for a second job and throwing ALL the furniture out of the family room I want one of these . Seriously this is wonderful . How the heck can anyone dislike this ????
A magnificent presentation !!!!!!
What an amazing instrument!
Beautiful, just beautiful. Thank you for the upload!
what a fantastic sound!!!
This is beautiful.
Amazing technic and sound!
@DonaldFranklin67 The wooden pipes with "handles" are actually "stopped" pipes. The handle is for tuning by changing the position of the stopper. When a pipe is "stopped", it plays as if it were twice as long. Thus the stopped pipes that are actually 8 feet long, sound as if they were 16 feet. There are no Bombarde pipes in this organ. The stopped pipes that you see are either the Bourdon, Stopped Diapason, or Flute D'amour.
Wonderful !
Amazing machine and amazing engineering as well as programing!
This is astounding and so fascinating!! I must read up on this remarkable concept.
The music is lovely and I thank you for sharing this super post.
Marvellous.........this kinds of instruments......
BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What a wonderful delightful gift you gave us by presenting this marvelous creation on RUclips .Thank you much.
EXTREMELY AMAZING!
Beautiful!
Fine demonstration selection and excellent job of showing pipe room, roll changer, MIDI computer and other things not often seen in most RUclips mechanical music videos. Thanks.....
What a nostalgic tone. Reminds me of the street organs in Amsterdam. Fond memories! Thank you so much!!
Thank you very much for sharing. I see these instruments are a LOT more intricate than player pianos. Not only did I enjoy your post but learned something new about technology, as well. :-)
I absolutely LOVE this organ and especially your choice of vintage computer to use for MIDI files. Splendid content!
A most unique sound!
Why was I more surprised at the ancient preserved laptop? 😂
Absoultly beautiful
This is almost. ......unreal!!!! I want that pipe organ ❤️💕♥️
Wow, Impressive! I'd love to have an organ like that!
Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful and beautiful instrument; the sound though mimicked poorly by my computer speakers was still a delight. Very moving!
I really enjoyed that.
Simply amazing machine!!!!
Amazing machinery!
This is Wonderful !
Magnifique !!! et en plus la réalisation est pas mal du tout, on voit la tuyauterie, le mécanisme...... Bravo !
Someone is an expert technician and tuner. I have read about the instrument, but never heard one before. What a wonderful surprise.
I recognise Master Tracks Pro on the computer! I still use that as my day-to-day MIDI sequencer to this day.
Lovely arrangement of one of my favourite pieces of music. Thanks.
Amazing and beautiful, thank you for sharing.
Wow,this is very cool!!Great video!
Excellent!
Magical!
delightful and fascinating.💖
They really knew how to make things last back in the day. This was a beautiful example of the very way they made things. I loved this video thanks for sharing I have subscribed. Love Pipe organs and player organs.
Unfortunately these machines don't really last without a lot of loving restoration and tweaking. Especially when they are played continuously. Felt, rubber, and leather parts don't survive.
I first observed this at House on the Rock in Wisconsin. After a few years, the machines were worn out. I don't know how many of them are authentic. A lot were replaced with synthesized instruments.
@@8546Ken amazing to know. Thanks
Without the flaw of the Human Hand....
This is quite an impressive setup. It was quite enjoyable to listen to.
Thanks for sharing
Oh, WOW, you got the camera to pick up every sound detaile, this is amazing!
And I havn't heard this song since little rascles
Yes, the shutters control the volume. In this example, the shutter movement is controlled by the roll, or MIDI file. When a person plays the organ, the shutters are controlled by a pedal called "expression shoe" or "expression pedal". These are different than the pedal notes. The organist usually uses the right foot on expression pedals.
Amazing ❤️
FANTASTIC
Wonderful music ❤
Yes, the pipe organ plays paper rolls very similar to those on a piano. In this example, the roll controls everything on the organ including stops and expression pedals. It is a fully automatic player called a "Duo Art Reproducing Pipe Organ Player". Older examples of player organs used a pinned "barrel" cylinder to play the notes. Player organs originated in the 1500's.
splendid !
Very nice. An interesting fact: an organ of this exact same type and build was to have been installed in 1st Class aboard RMS Britannic, the second sister ship to RMS Titanic. However, it was never installed due to the ship being sunk in 1916 after striking a mine while a hospital ship in World War I. The organ itself survives today in the Swiss National Museum in Seewen.
Actually you got something wrong there. The organ in Seewen is a Welte with two manuals. But a real amazing instrument, too!
@@MM-we2wi Agreed. It has been proven that the Welte organ was intended for the Britannic. The OP doesn’t know his Aeolian from his Welte. 😂 His fun fact turned out to be a faux pas.
That organ in the museum in Seewen is a very nice Welte Philharmonic organ... a quite rare one too.
I believe only something like 14 (?) Welte Philharmonic player pipe organs of various sizes / models are known to exist today.
Another one is in the museum in Bruchsal, Germany, another (very large) one is in the Technik-Museum in Speyer, Germany, and another small one is on display in the dining room(?) of the Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs, Arkansas (who also have a very nice Seeburg H orchestrion).
@@andrewbarrett1537 Thank you for the additional interesting info. The Britannic was the last of the great liners built for White Star, although the firm ordered smaller liners from Harland & Wolf afterwards. My point being that as far as I am aware, there never was a pipe organ installed on any White Star ship. Since Britannic was virtually complete upon her transfer to the Royal Navy, I would think that the pipe chambers for the Welte organ were also completed (without the pipes themselves). It would be fascinating to send an ROV through the interior of HMHS Britannic!
Well, from what I understand the Welte organ at Bruchsal which supposedly was from the Britannic (I think maybe “Brittanic” was found written on the chassis somewhere?) is a self-contained instrument in a large cabinet with display pipes, similar in concept to the Welte concert orchestrions, if a bit different in appearance. So this instrument would not have required its own pipe chamber (although certainly other larger Philharmonic organs were installed in chambers, as were certain Welte orchestrions; it all depended upon the customer’s individual requirements).
Simply magnificent...as are many of the old style pipe organs. It sounds fantastic, and it's playing a great musical piece too. And the "tin" soldier at the end...nice touch.
I'm trying to wrap my head around the purpose of the dynamic variable vanes opening to the pipe room.
Those "vanes" are called shutters. Shutters open to allow the volume to be louder.
Wonderful the old and the new, it goes to. Show even if it’s old worth keeping!
The Jackbox is the reversible relay controlled by the stop codes on the roll. When a code appears, it makes a toggle in the jackbox move, which turns on a stop. The next time that same coded appears, it turns off the stop.
Fantastic
Très beau et spéciale!
this is just a marvelous machine! I always wondered how roll changers accurately and dependably found the leader- now I know! thanks for all your great videos- and stewardship of these treasures.
Apparently it doesn't have to work reliably since it's really playing off the laptop and MIDI.
Back in the early 80's there was a BBC program called, "Connections." It connected things in the past to the highest technology of today. The player technology used in these organs and pianos have been closely connected to space missions, guided missiles, and computers. They are the earliest storage devices. Often they were used to record a live event. They recently found some piano rolls of Scott Joplin which recorded him playing.
Splendid
I find it fascinating that someone would take the time to "thumbs-down" every positive comment on this wonderful video.
Well fooey on you, cause I've just reversed them!
👍💯💪
Great one.
This is one of the most valuable transitional analog Organs I have ever been privledge to see and hear. I cannot over-emphasize the importance of your sharing this. I cringed however, when the "fragile" paper roll was loaded..I pray that reproduction and preservation are top of the list. Thanks!
A very impressive roll played organ. I am always fascinated how this early and crude recording system worked so well and did it way before midi came on the scene.
Organ roll players are in a way more successful than piano systems in that nearly every vintage reproducing piano system split the keyboard into halves (bass/treble) for dynamics, which obscured some fine details of internal touch/attack within chords. The organ already being such a mechanical instrument in the way the organist activates the pipe valves, makes it a natural for automation. How well the roll sounds depends on the company and its production. But some had played organ rolls sound VERY realistic... pretty amazing!
good, very powerful.
Impressive!
Installed in 1914 in the Jay Gould house, 5th Avenue at 47th in New York. 34 ranks.
ampicoab I hope his newborns are deaf. Knowing NYC they’d be calling 311 daily for noise complaints.
awesome!!!
wonderful, thank you
Wow thats so interesting!
It is about the size of a small to medium church organ. When it was moved, a 26' truck was packed, floor to ceiling.
Wait you only needed ONE trip in the 26' truck to move the ENTIRE 34 rank organ?!?!?!
Shoot, I've been doing it wrong... haha.
👍......beautiful...
Bravo!