Marvels Of Mechanical Music, chapter 8

An introduction to mechanical music from the Musical Box Society International, MBSI. This is chapter eight in a series to acquaint viewers with the possibilities of collecting, restoring and enjoying all forms of mechanical music.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• mbsi-8
• orchestrion
• player
• organ
• automata
• band
• orgel
• MBSI
• disc
• cylinder
• box

[frenchacidman]

The music from some of these treasures send vibrations through your very soul like no stereo speaker ever could. The sensation they give is like touring Heaven while still on earth. Standing in the presence of one can make you tremble in the knees when it strikes the right note. I sometimes feel like their musical power can actually heal you. They evoke a deep feeling of childhood for me, of fun and curiosity. As well as an appreciation of man's inventiveness.

Honor the true craftman.

[antienjigglement]

No, it's what we call "fun". If you had watched closely, as you have exhorted us to do, or indeed paid any attention at all, you would have noticed that that the society is international. Now let's all relax and listen to the music.

[beasst94]

what is playing the music around 2:23

[TheProudAmerican777]

I used to be a member of AMICA until, sadly time was a restraint,forcing my bro and I to quit, sometimes we keep in contact with a member or two, but Goodness how I miss them sometimes.

[gmmix]

A wonderfully "happy sound" that I never grow tired of hearing. Thank you for this video.

[jolf1245]

Yep, sarcasm and irony generally don't work very well in these circumstances. No problem, though.

[AAErikCO]

Sorry, didn't mean to sound snappy, but I guess your original and second comment put me off a bit. It seemed a bit off color, but then again sarcasm is hard to convey in text.

[jolf1245]

No, I don't mean that Europeans are generally better but apart from that your comment is true.

[AAErikCO]

The membership does cost a bit, otherwise I would join too :(

[AAErikCO]

Well put!

[AAErikCO]

You and me both friend! :)

[AAErikCO]

Yes, I suppose you mean Europeans are better and that Americans cant appreciate these rare instruments. Education comes in many forms, watching and observing/learning is a critical part to what I would consider a full education. How many times have you learned something by doing or observing? Observing a player piano in action sparked my interest in mechanical music and really led to me to learn even more. I for one don't want to end up merely book smart without any practical ability to use it.