The organ first heard playing at 00:28 (a Stinson C-52 caliola) was at a street fair I attended earlier today.
The glockenspiel, since it was set to play through the entire song gave me a headache.
The organ also suffered a malfunction while playing "the American Patrol." The song would play half-way through, and then start over again. It did it about 5 times before the owner decided to just change the roll.
Did you take a video? One time at Dorney park their B&B organ at the kiddie carousel did the same thing. the problem must have something to do with the tracker bar is my guess. I didn't take a video but I do have a short video of the B&B organ not messing up!
At :51 it looks like a Eurpoean organ. A Gavoli perhaps? The Wurlitzer 153 is just the front or facade. The organ is some other Wurlitzer or maker's model to me.
The Wurlitzer 153 facade has a 146-B organ behind it. There are at least two organs like this. I have also seen two 125's with wooden trumpets and 153 facades. I have also seen a 105 in a 125 case.
@KawhackitaRag The Wurlitzer 153 is just that a 153. I put the pipes in that were missing and then some. I am going to duplex it as soon as I get some of the parts that are missing for the changer. The organ currently has 170 pipes. Gordy Forcier
Yes the Stinson model C-52 caliola is playing "Beside a Babbling Brook"... what a great tune!
The organ at 0:51 is a former Mortier dance organ that was converted to Wurlitzer 165 rolls at some point, and had a Hooghuys facade added to replace the original facade. Unfortunately, the proper Hooghuys organ that goes with this facade is located in Georgia, several thousand miles away!
This Mortier-Wurlitzer also has the most extreme snare drum I have ever heard. It is almost ridiculous!
Am I the only one who noticed that the so-called "Ruth-Artizan" organ at 6:34 has a suction system and a North Tonawanda Musical Instrument Works roll frame? Is the Artizan decal on the front original to the American conversion, or was it added by a restorer? I though Artizan always used a pressure system.
We just got back from a real nice MBSI (Musical Box Society) convention in St. Paul MN. Thank you very much for showing us a good time. There were lots of mechanical music instruments to see & hear.
Nice job with this video! My wife and I have been members of MBSI for over 20 years. They send out a great magazine about mechanical music, to each member 6 times a year + a directory of members and dealers. You can check out their web site at mbsi dot org
actually, the dutch street organ is a pluer organ. There is a video of it playing "Holland disco"
GermanStreetOrgan 5 months ago
THe 153 is owned by Bruce miller.
I wonder if its the same bruce miller as the one who works for the great Ripleys.
anglerfly 7 months ago
@anglerfly you got the name wrong. It isn't owned by Bruce Miller, I happen to be the owner. Gordon Forcier.
Gordy5960 2 weeks ago in playlist Uploaded videos
@Gordy5960 Oh..
anglerfly 2 weeks ago
0:11 Harmonipan Playing " Gladiators Farewell"
anglerfly 1 year ago
6:40 Ruth organ Playing: " too fat Polka''
8:16 WurliTzer 153
0:42 Stinson Calliola
0:55 British Fair organ
1:26 Special Music Box
2:12 Ralph S's Homebuilt Band organ
4:23 Dutch Street orgel
6:20 Allen Pell Busker organ
anglerfly 1 year ago 2
Does the Ruth - Artizan organ still go to rallies? I absolutely love the sound!!!
Wurlitzer157 1 year ago
0:37 is a calliola by stinson with a glock
anglerfly 1 year ago
what is the name of the first song?
spotterjarvin 2 years ago
@spotterjarvin Gladiators Farewell.
anglerfly 1 month ago
The very First song is "Abschied der Gladiatoren".
GermanStreetOrgan 1 week ago
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Steamer15hp 2 years ago
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Steamer15hp 1 year ago
4:00 nice
Steamer15hp 2 years ago
Charles Babbage would have an aneurysm.
DaireDubh 2 years ago
The organ first heard playing at 00:28 (a Stinson C-52 caliola) was at a street fair I attended earlier today.
The glockenspiel, since it was set to play through the entire song gave me a headache.
The organ also suffered a malfunction while playing "the American Patrol." The song would play half-way through, and then start over again. It did it about 5 times before the owner decided to just change the roll.
tregnier279 2 years ago
Did you take a video? One time at Dorney park their B&B organ at the kiddie carousel did the same thing. the problem must have something to do with the tracker bar is my guess. I didn't take a video but I do have a short video of the B&B organ not messing up!
Wurlitzer157 2 years ago
No, unfortunately. I wasn't expecting to see it there.
tregnier279 2 years ago
the first 25 seconds really perplexes me... in a good way!
Waboom1 2 years ago
At :51 it looks like a Eurpoean organ. A Gavoli perhaps? The Wurlitzer 153 is just the front or facade. The organ is some other Wurlitzer or maker's model to me.
koasterkav 2 years ago
That organ is a Mortier with a Hooghuys facade.
The Wurlitzer 153 facade has a 146-B organ behind it. There are at least two organs like this. I have also seen two 125's with wooden trumpets and 153 facades. I have also seen a 105 in a 125 case.
KawhackitaRag 2 years ago
I'm sure studying all that stuff about mechanical music gets confusiong after a while right? lol.
ChristainPatriot01 2 years ago
@KawhackitaRag The Wurlitzer 153 is just that a 153. I put the pipes in that were missing and then some. I am going to duplex it as soon as I get some of the parts that are missing for the changer. The organ currently has 170 pipes. Gordy Forcier
Gordy5960 2 weeks ago
The Organ at 00:32
What song is it playing?
The first sounds a bit like "By a Babbling Brooks" and the second sounds a bit like "When My Sugar Walks Down the Street."
The arrangment I have is ffrom a French 101 organ, so, it sounds different.
tregnier279 2 years ago
Yes the Stinson model C-52 caliola is playing "Beside a Babbling Brook"... what a great tune!
The organ at 0:51 is a former Mortier dance organ that was converted to Wurlitzer 165 rolls at some point, and had a Hooghuys facade added to replace the original facade. Unfortunately, the proper Hooghuys organ that goes with this facade is located in Georgia, several thousand miles away!
This Mortier-Wurlitzer also has the most extreme snare drum I have ever heard. It is almost ridiculous!
KawhackitaRag 2 years ago
Wow a Wurlitzer 153 (at 8:00)
mariosupersluggers98 3 years ago
Am I the only one who noticed that the so-called "Ruth-Artizan" organ at 6:34 has a suction system and a North Tonawanda Musical Instrument Works roll frame? Is the Artizan decal on the front original to the American conversion, or was it added by a restorer? I though Artizan always used a pressure system.
KawhackitaRag 3 years ago
I like this organ (at first I thought it was a Wurlitzer)
mariosupersluggers98 3 years ago
I mean the one at 6:34
mariosupersluggers98 3 years ago
The barrel organ at 6:34 is playing the "She's Too Fat for Me" polka! XD
Awesome show. I find band organ music to be fanciful.
GS195 3 years ago
cool as hell man!
steve89z 3 years ago
that is a really great sound!. i allmost got
sleppy.because the music is so guiet. thanks!.
nicolaj0154 4 years ago
What a fun way to spend the afternoon. Can't wait to find a band organ rally in my area.
diskbabe 4 years ago 2
Great video,
Its see some video of musical boxes & band organs out-side in sun-shine.
Ben :-)
musicmachinesuk 4 years ago
We just got back from a real nice MBSI (Musical Box Society) convention in St. Paul MN. Thank you very much for showing us a good time. There were lots of mechanical music instruments to see & hear.
silverswan481 4 years ago
Nice job with this video! My wife and I have been members of MBSI for over 20 years. They send out a great magazine about mechanical music, to each member 6 times a year + a directory of members and dealers. You can check out their web site at mbsi dot org
hupfeldpan 4 years ago
Sorry the quality is so poor... the original file I uploaded looked MUCH better than this. :(
cc213t 4 years ago