The Flying Pianos of WW2
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- Опубліковано 22 кві 2024
- This mini-documentary tells the incredible story of the Victory Vertical Pianos. During the Second World War, the US Government contracted Steinway and Sons to build pianos durable enough to withstand the harsh environments of the front line. Air dropped into war zones across the globe; the piano's mission was to bring comfort and a piece of home to the soldiers. The pianos boosted morale, brought people together and allowed them to express themselves while showing others the magic of music.
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Music by Theo Le Durf and Frankie Sartori
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I bought this when it came out...for my own composing activities...but more importantly...because I am absolutely certain my Dad heard one when he was a young officer stationed England (8th and 9th USAAF) and then...a participant at Normandy and lastly...Germany...and also...my H.S. jazz band and chorus teacher...who was a medic...and badly wounded in fierce combat - lone survivor of his squad.....(10th Armoured Division)...When I hit a note...I can remember those men and others of their generation........thanks for this video....I am sending this link to the widow of my teacher...she's 91 this month....I know it will mean a lot to her.....
Wow! What an incredible story, we’re so happy that we managed to make something that not only honours people like him, but keeps those stories and emotions alive
I was randomly recommended this video and thought I'd give it a watch. I'm so glad I did! This was such a unique and well made video! Definitely earned a new subscriber!
Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to leave such a lovely comment! 🙏
Amazing story I'd never heard. Thanks for sharing it!
You’re welcome, it was an honour to research and share this incredible story
Thank you for this amazing documentary!
You’re welcome, it was such an honour!
Gorgeous film. Well done everyone at CHC!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it 😊
Every day is a school day. Thank you for this history lesson. Vertical Piano sounds beautiful.
Class really is always in session! Thank you so much
This video was so awesome! Thank you guys , I didn't know the full story of steinberg and war pianos at all
Too good of a story to keep to ourselves!
Great story which should be commissioned for a TV documentary film about the story of the piano during the war. If you can locate the piano nicked by the SAS from another camp when they formed in Africa in 1942 to start planning raids behind enemy lines I would be happy. It was a feature in the BBC series by Steven Knight which came from the back story of how Sterling as his band of misfits became the founding members of the most prestige elite forces to this day.
WOAH! What a story and thanks for the clue!!
Absolutely brilliant! Im in tears!
Glad it wasn’t just me!
Such a beautiful and heartfelt video. Well done folks. 🎵🎵🎵🎵🎹🎹🙌
Thank you so much! We really wanted to display the force of human beauty during such a tough time
Amazing story!
It really is!
that was beautiful - what an incredible story and so well told! Well done CHC!
Thank you! We really took our time to fully nail this one, to do it justice!
Lovely video :)
Thank you so much! 🙏
Beautiful brief documentary guys! Cheers! I'd love to get that piano piece... lovely music for the video!
Wouldn’t we all! Thanks, we really wanted to get the wonderful story out there 🙏
Remarkable story!
It really is!
Love this story , thx for letting use all know about it
Too good of a story to keep to ourselves!
What a great video... thanks for sharing that story :)
The pleasure was all ours!
I confess to being completely unfamiliar with the Victory Piano and what a story it is. It is a well told in this documentary. Have to wonder if there are any more around. Now that we know what they look like, will certainly be keeping any eye out for them.
Thank you so much for letting us know it was helpful! Yes! Definitely keep an eye out for them!
#victorywatch
great video!
Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment! 🙏🐦⬛
I'd never heard of the Victory Vertical Pianos. Thanks for this video. Excellent. $0.02
Nice story.😁 Alas, if I add even one more piano sample, I believe my system will explode.😜🎶🎹🎶Play On
Who doesn’t love a good bonfire??😅
Oh, f, now it all makes sense. Great work! Imma get one.
Thanks for enjoying the video, it was such an honour for us 😊
@@TheCrowHillCo It was very moving
"General, the Americans have the planes and the fuel to fly pianos across the Atlantic! "
Off Topic, but...... "We want MORE ALICE ALLEN!!"
I am calling CELLO VIBES into Reality🎉
Lets Go Crow!
Hill Yeah!!
‘Hill yeah’ love that!! That’s such an awesome idea, we’ll put our heads together
@@TheCrowHillCo Good Move.
I commented on her channel as well about the idea. Funny enough I did so halfway into the video, and then at the End of it she says "How do O say this....its like.....Its like...Cello Vibes"
So, I commented again and said essentially its meant to be. Lol
There is something uniquely special about her. Its like her Spirit has truly merged with her instrument.
If she was 20 miles from home and then thing feel over or her cat scratched it, Im telling you...she would know.
You guys make this work.
Thats not only a Win for you, but everyone else and Me.
Hill Yeah
I Mean, come on Now! She is like a Ninja and an Angel.
If she was on a Shirt I would wear it.
The photo at 7:04 shows German troops playing the piano?? Did they have their own version of parachuted pianos, or is this a captured Allied piano I wonder??
Germany made pianos. 🤦🏻♂
Indeed, Germany has their own pianos such as; Bechstein.
That is a good question! I would chalk it down to captured pianos
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