Entrance of the Gladiators / Thunder and Blazes -- player piano roll

[FriendofFlash]

Thank You Sir for submitting this wonderful music piano roll and thanks to that long ago person who transcribed it to paper. I do hope that one day you will have your piano repaired and re-submit this very same video. Thank You

[er10b]

What is that box on the left side of the spoolbox that slides in and out as the piano plays? (near the bottom right corner)

[Keeper1st]

@er10b That's the tracking system trying to correct irregularities in the spool and keep the paper lined up properly.

[enemyofall67]

this song scared the shit out me

[micah960]

Am I the only one who imagines Dancing hamsters in clown outfits??? :o

[1276epr]

great roll, bu what is that constant thumping or background noise that kind of sounds like a tambourine being shaken?

[Keeper1st]

@1276epr Part of it is the foot pumps (this piano is not electrified). The "tambourine" was some squeak in the upper action. A bit of felt had come off so the metal was turning on metal.

[TheZanahorias1]

I wish I had enough fingers to play like that

[brunswickm33]

Fascinating!

[Allaphaidole]

this video amused me and amazed me sooooo much! :)

[lpguy12]

Is that a QRS roll? and if so whats the # Great piano great video. LOVE IT!!!!! post more

[Keeper1st]

It's a Play-Rite roll, 478-A. I hope to record some more rolls sometime soon -- and hope to reduce some of the squeaking as well.

The piano is a Mercer, built around 1924 or so.

[lpguy12]

Love this video.  What model is your piano? Is it an Aolean?

[MannyCalavera87]

amazing!

[MisterMulluc]

This composition is great. It is a shame how the tune cannot mark the moment without being instantly thought of as the circus theme though, the tune is so much more than just a theme.

[Keeper1st]

Indeed, it's supposed to be a military march. I wonder if, in the Czech Republic where it originated, this tune is considered patriotic. Any Czechs out there?

[TheThundererr]

no it's not... i even think that MOST people don't know it was composed by the czech... :-(

[dippydawg827]

very cool! I love your piano :)