In my freshman year, the jazz band at my school took a trip to New Orleans and we had a late night dinner and party on the Natchez. I got to meet the person who played the calliope and he let me up on the deck to see it and how it worked when I told him about my love for mechanical music. Very cool stuff.
It's nice to see and hear a true steam calliope! Altho, the addition of the lights is different. But having a working steam calliope on a steam boat is cool!
It's quite hard to keep one of these in tune reliably. The steam temp fluctuates depending on the status of the engine (running vs not running) and that combined with external factors like air temperature, moisture, and other things makes tuning it near impossible.
@@aspensmusicandrestoration _"The steam temp fluctuates depending on the status of the engine (running vs not running)"_ Use a steam generator or a small boiler fired with propane or oil for fine control. Easy solution is to build one from plans for a riding scale locomotive. But I suspect it's the _pressure_ rather than the _temperature_ that's causing the issue. _"external factors like air temperature"_ Not sure what pressure your instrument is running at (steamboat Natchez runs at 210PSI which seems rather excessive for a calliope); at 150 PSI the saturated steam temperature is going to be 360F and at 90psi around 320F. Ambient temperature doesn't strike me as a large concern. _"moisture"_ Saturated steam is 100% RH. Always. I can't imagine using super heated steam for a calliope. Ambient relative humidity (on the bay I would assume it doesn't really ever get much below 100% anyway) doesn't strike me as a large concern.
I remember hearing a radio documentary about the fantastic popularity of this innovative song. At one given performance of "Waiting for the Robert E. Lee", the audience was so wild for the tune that the demand for encores wouldn't stop. It was just The Beatles who inspired frenzy. The song was played non-stop for hours!
I have spent the bulk of my trip in New Orleans wondering what the source is of the Evil Clown Music that has been tooting nonstop for days and here we have it. I respect the musician, but my God, it's too frickin loud 😂
@@hoverbeaver Check out the video, "Calliope music" from Burnleyize Cook, using an air compressor to blast air through the pipes - You can hear how loud the air is before it's squeezed to any particular pitch, and that's just an air compressor, let alone a damn steam engine. It's a damn train horn.
Love that boat, if it's the one I'm thinking of. Designed and built 1975 by the great Marine Architect Alan Bates, based on his experience in the refitting of the steamer Avalon into the Belle of Louisville.
Visiting New Orleans these few days I took the ride on the steam boat and this music was playing on the way of the line. A couple of old folks were pissed off because they wanted better music. It was hilarious because they were complaining to one of the watchmen like it was his fault. 🤣 I enjoyed the music though. It was mi first time in New Orleans and it was special to me. 🖤
I don’t know if this is the same boat but I watched an episode of Black Dog Salvage where they salvaged a calliope system off a boat like this. It looks identical.
Going to start a collection of snuff boxes jars and vials and Calliopes. AND Manhattan realestate. See if I ever visit Monaco or like a whole region of the world where secretly no one cares about.
It's quite hard to keep one of these in tune reliably. The steam temp fluctuates depending on the status of the engine (running vs not running) and that combined with external factors like air temperature, moisture, and other things makes tuning it near impossible.
It's quite hard to keep one of these in tune reliably. The steam temp fluctuates depending on the status of the engine (running vs not running) and that combined with external factors like air temperature, moisture, and other things makes tuning it near impossible.
My brain after the night of studying.
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This is the song I hear in my head when trying to fall asleep at 2 in the morning.
I'm watching this at 2:22 AM and I have to get up for work so this is a comment I can relate to.
In my freshman year, the jazz band at my school took a trip to New Orleans and we had a late night dinner and party on the Natchez. I got to meet the person who played the calliope and he let me up on the deck to see it and how it worked when I told him about my love for mechanical music. Very cool stuff.
It's nice to see and hear a true steam calliope! Altho, the addition of the lights is different. But having a working steam calliope on a steam boat is cool!
A petition from the musicians of New Orleans to tune the calliope, which is audible from across half the city.
Hahahahahahahahahah
It's quite hard to keep one of these in tune reliably. The steam temp fluctuates depending on the status of the engine (running vs not running) and that combined with external factors like air temperature, moisture, and other things makes tuning it near impossible.
Nobody will sign that. Being a bit out of tune is part of the immense charm of the steamboat calliope.
Lol, charming but also evil clown music
@@aspensmusicandrestoration _"The steam temp fluctuates depending on the status of the engine (running vs not running)"_
Use a steam generator or a small boiler fired with propane or oil for fine control. Easy solution is to build one from plans for a riding scale locomotive. But I suspect it's the _pressure_ rather than the _temperature_ that's causing the issue.
_"external factors like air temperature"_
Not sure what pressure your instrument is running at (steamboat Natchez runs at 210PSI which seems rather excessive for a calliope); at 150 PSI the saturated steam temperature is going to be 360F and at 90psi around 320F. Ambient temperature doesn't strike me as a large concern.
_"moisture"_
Saturated steam is 100% RH. Always. I can't imagine using super heated steam for a calliope. Ambient relative humidity (on the bay I would assume it doesn't really ever get much below 100% anyway) doesn't strike me as a large concern.
It never gets old since I don't hear it every day.
I remember hearing a radio documentary about the fantastic popularity of this innovative song. At one given performance of "Waiting for the Robert E. Lee", the audience was so wild for the tune that the demand for encores wouldn't stop. It was just The Beatles who inspired frenzy. The song was played non-stop for hours!
I want one so I play it on Sunday morning for my neighbours who own dogs
This is what I hear in my head during morning development updates at work.
This guy scrums
@@ExitThrutheGiftShop that I do.
Be still, for there is strange music
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I have spent the bulk of my trip in New Orleans wondering what the source is of the Evil Clown Music that has been tooting nonstop for days and here we have it. I respect the musician, but my God, it's too frickin loud 😂
Calliope players back in the day must have become deaf as all hell
Sorry, what?
@@hoverbeaver Because the instrument is so damn loud! I just re-read it with your misinterpretation 🤣 No, this sounds amazing, hahaha.
@@KiraPlaysGuitar WHAT?
@@hoverbeaver Check out the video, "Calliope music" from Burnleyize Cook, using an air compressor to blast air through the pipes - You can hear how loud the air is before it's squeezed to any particular pitch, and that's just an air compressor, let alone a damn steam engine. It's a damn train horn.
What are you missing? Continuous exposure to loud sounds cause deafness, these instruments are really loud.
There was a time when the mississippi was an important symbol of America, and a riverboat ride was the journey of life.
Nigel, this is the greatest of songs and is just right for the Calliope. You did a great job. Thank you. (CA)
If anyone wants to know the song it’s called “waiting for the Robert e lee”
Love the depth of field in the photography
Well hello old friend. It's been 5 years since I've seen you. Hope to see you in another 5.
Really great a true steam blown calliope
Sensible energy usage. What a beast of an idea
This brings joy
It’s a calliope and Turkish bath rolled into one! 😎🎹
Love that boat, if it's the one I'm thinking of. Designed and built 1975 by the great Marine Architect Alan Bates, based on his experience in the refitting of the steamer Avalon into the Belle of Louisville.
Best sound ever
Simply wonderful
Visiting New Orleans these few days I took the ride on the steam boat and this music was playing on the way of the line. A couple of old folks were pissed off because they wanted better music. It was hilarious because they were complaining to one of the watchmen like it was his fault. 🤣 I enjoyed the music though. It was mi first time in New Orleans and it was special to me. 🖤
be still, for there is strange music.
Love it!
It reminded me to the "Ferrocalíope" of Les Luthiers
I suppose anything calliope-related would remind one of something else calliope-related.
@@ronm3245Sure, it brought me that memory so I wanted to comment it, but ur right
voll cool ! 🎵
Very good!
Ahh nothing like a drink on the Natchez !
I’m gonna go put this video on to wake up my girlfriend
Update: i have to move out
Calliope music is quite entertaining.
What a blast!
I don’t know if this is the same boat but I watched an episode of Black Dog Salvage where they salvaged a calliope system off a boat like this. It looks identical.
Absolutely fabulous 👍🙏
Just when you think you saw it all.
My oh my! What a jolly contraption! So festive and gay, what an aural delicacy!
If that dont make you smile nothing will.
False.
@@mentilly_all True.👍🤠🏴🇺🇸💃
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..my statement ?
yes, thank you .
@@mentilly_allK...rap sucks..😂😂😂😂😂
road the boat but did NOT hear the Calliope. Too bad!
It be funny if you played you played Obscurest Vinna's Its Raining BullShit to Night, but like only if you having a VERY bad week/day.
922-WINE oh! OH!
La Calliope fait son chaud !
🤩 😅
Damn thing made me deaf in one ear
Try not to smile.
Bros playing the thingamabob
Pennywise approved.
get out and get under the moon
Going to start a collection of snuff boxes jars and vials and Calliopes. AND Manhattan realestate. See if I ever visit Monaco or like a whole region of the world where secretly no one cares about.
It's a " true wandermont"
fabulous
Her: you must be jovial with the musings of a certain whimsy if you think we fuckin
Me:
This was like the original Jay-Z.
I was wondering what this song was. Its a great one!
Waiting for the Robert E lee is the song
Awesome
Play some Metallica or something on that
With the obligatory ear plugs! How long does it stay in tune? And does it go out of tune because of the heat of the steam?
heat yeah, but also from the pressure dropping as it's played
It's quite hard to keep one of these in tune reliably. The steam temp fluctuates depending on the status of the engine (running vs not running) and that combined with external factors like air temperature, moisture, and other things makes tuning it near impossible.
Mario bros ????
Better be careful somebody might call the constables? It's better than Abbey road and the Beatles up on the rooftop insurgency?
I would rather listen to the left handed sewer flute.
Noul garnier
Gostaria de ver a interface do teclado eletrônico com o mecanismo do vapor.
Бах бы позавидовал такому органу !
I used to work on the Natchez steamboat and I hated this music 🤣🤣🤣🤣
was it as loud as it seems lol
@@kenm.2793 YES VERY LOUD & Annoying
The true cause of global warming
Needs a bit of tuning.
Never been round these before? The out-of-tune is part of the way they sound.
It's quite hard to keep one of these in tune reliably. The steam temp fluctuates depending on the status of the engine (running vs not running) and that combined with external factors like air temperature, moisture, and other things makes tuning it near impossible.
I remember hearing this music from my hotel room when i visited. Cool but horribly out of tune.
Reminds me of slave trading.