Spring reverb on a 64, never would've thought of that, you're an absolute genius... as if we didn't know that already :) I can imagine you entering a wild compo with something like this.
Also, resonance in neighboring pipes, giving a kind of harmonic reverb which is also a huge part of piano sound. The spring reverb does have some of this harmonic quality (If you flick the spring of a spring reverb while it is connected, it reveals its artefacts with this bouncy arpeggio-like sound).
Basically room acoustics affect the sound which the listener receives. The same effect is had with ancient Roman and Grecian play stages (the seats in the auditorium reflect sounds), and face masks amplify the actors voices.
It's quite logical though, if you think about it. It's like the headphones or speakers you use to listen to music. The music itself may be good, but if you use bad headphones, it will sound bad. For speakers, room acoustics are also important to consider.
Pure genius! It was a real pleasure having this little chat with you at Revision some time ago. You, sir, a real nice guy. And as said: pure genius! Thanks for sharing all this.
Glad UA-cam finally recommended this today; thanks for making this, I think it's absolutely awesome. And also weirdly emotional. I love C64 music, I've heard the mighty church organ play but never would have imagined the two meeting. But you made it happen!
That's an incredible find! That spring reverb combined with that SID chip really brightens the sounds nicely. That spring reverb really adds a lot of depth for sure. I want a Commodore now.
I recall I had a program from one of the Commodore-specific magazines (c.1984) that let you play the keyboard synth-keyboard style (rather than accordion). It worked great except that, as with your project, it could not correctly read all the possible 3-note combinations. I also recall building a spring reverb from a kit back then but it always sounded twangier than yours.
Fascinating research, lft! So glad to peer into the workings of your mind once again. (And I had no idea spring reverbs existed! That’s a brilliant electromechanical solution.)
I love this video so much. I have watched it at least half a dozen times since it was posted and every time it makes me laugh with delight at its ingenuity and beauty. Thank you!
awesome video. I remember the guitarist from Captain Beefheart said that the poor man's reverb in the 70s was to lay the guitar amp on its back under a piano
You are such an interesting guy! You are an audiophile of the most rare variety. You commordian video brought me to your channel, this video has me officially subbed. Keep on being you good sir!!!
lovely ^___^ when you played the art of fugue subject i was eager to hear more ;D spring reverbs are so nice-a raw electric guitar signal can also sound rather plain, but it too comes alive with just the addition of spring reverb…i know some people think of them as "cheap-sounding" compared to plate or room reverb on account of their "pingy" or "squeaky" qualities but i think they have a special character all their own
4:12 NICE! AmigaBASIC was a huge part of my life back int he day. :D Great project! You should get a breadbin 64 and put the spring reverb inside of it... or maybe I should. :D
Genious, beautiful and one heck of a flex to throw out at parties! Thanks for enriching the world with silly, cool nerdy builds like this! We silly nerds of yore love it!
it's always a thrilling experience when notification of LFT's new video has came :D You definetely should consider starting patreon. Not to collect money for your projects (as they are priceless in their simplicity or ingenuity accomodated within, while being in the same time just economically cheap), but to allow fans like me to show appreciation and giving us a way to say "thanks Linus for"... :)
Very very nice. Just my annoying question again: Could you play some whole book by Bach on it and release it music-only? I am listening to Bach books all the time and miss some unusual instruments, like vintage electric pianos and organs...
I don't think I was aware of just how much the reverb matters for the sound. I will remember that, though! I do think that not having each sound play in two or three different octaves (or even fifths) makes a very big difference as well! Of course, you can play with just one stop open for each manual/pedal, which this sounds like.
The opening exactly echoes the old promo film for the Soviet Topaz-1 analog synth accordion: ua-cam.com/video/L_FHtjrpkcA/v-deo.html To continue the circle, digital midi button accordions can function as computer keyboards too
"I didn't have a cathedral at home" -- great line.
That said, this sounds a lot like Tomita in the 1970s.
I randomly discovered Tomita from a TikTok slideshow a few weeks ago and I love his music so much! If only I saw your comment earlier! :)
i love tomato's. They really bring home the love of Father God
Great work! That was fun!
yo is that 8 bit guy?
@Armando Nicolas Yea, have been watching on instaflixxer for since december myself :D
@@memes_gbc674yep, that is the man himself
I've never seen someone shred so hard playing music on a computer keyboard. Also, the SID sounds good going through that spring reverb. Nice work.
Excellent engineering and educational work. !
Spring reverb on a 64, never would've thought of that, you're an absolute genius... as if we didn't know that already :) I can imagine you entering a wild compo with something like this.
I never considered that the _church itself_ is an essential part of the instrument! That makes me love church organs even more!
Think about it: "Oh, you wrote music for a string quartet? Cute. I wrote music for this GIANT BUILDING"
Also, resonance in neighboring pipes, giving a kind of harmonic reverb which is also a huge part of piano sound.
The spring reverb does have some of this harmonic quality (If you flick the spring of a spring reverb while it is connected, it reveals its artefacts with this bouncy arpeggio-like sound).
It makes me love spring reverb tanks even more!
Basically room acoustics affect the sound which the listener receives. The same effect is had with ancient Roman and Grecian play stages (the seats in the auditorium reflect sounds), and face masks amplify the actors voices.
It's quite logical though, if you think about it. It's like the headphones or speakers you use to listen to music. The music itself may be good, but if you use bad headphones, it will sound bad. For speakers, room acoustics are also important to consider.
You sir, are a genius! Thank you so much for sharing.
Your musical dexterity on the C64 keyboard is incredible, but it makes sense if you're already familiar with the accordion.
The nostalgia at @4:00 is immense!!!
That Amiga Basic demo is probably my most profound computer music experience ever.
What Amiga Basic demo do you refer to?
@@saganandroid4175 check this out ->
ua-cam.com/video/522uWGQV134/v-deo.html
Workbench 1.3 Extras - I'd completely forgotten about it. It took my brain a few seconds to realize: "Is that... yes, it is!"
@@siljamickeify Thanks!
Yeah, exactly. I recognised it too. Was wondering if anyone else did.
A modern reverb can simulate the sound of a cathedral, but I never knew a old fashioned spring reverb could sound so great.
This is inspring, hilarious and illustrates so many facettes of knowledge and skill - presented in such a beatifully dry way! Love it!
Now I understand how David Bowman felt when he said: "My god, it's full of stars"
Finally, a video that combines all the things that my Dad and I like: organs, accordions, and the Commodore-64! 😀👍
The AmigaBASIC demo part was perfect. :D
Is this my cue to say "Welcome Bach"?
Linus this is amazing sounding. Nice work.
Pure genius! It was a real pleasure having this little chat with you at Revision some time ago. You, sir, a real nice guy. And as said: pure genius! Thanks for sharing all this.
Amazing, what a great project! I love spring reverbs in guitar amps, never thought about their role in electric organs.
You're such a underrated musical genius!
Ingenious work! Accordion fingering is something I never considered for my midi toy apps. Thank you for something new to investigate.
Glad UA-cam finally recommended this today; thanks for making this, I think it's absolutely awesome. And also weirdly emotional. I love C64 music, I've heard the mighty church organ play but never would have imagined the two meeting. But you made it happen!
"Switched on Bach" now makes more sense.
That Amiga Basic demo callback was just so spot on
That's an incredible find! That spring reverb combined with that SID chip really brightens the sounds nicely. That spring reverb really adds a lot of depth for sure. I want a Commodore now.
I recall I had a program from one of the Commodore-specific magazines (c.1984) that let you play the keyboard synth-keyboard style (rather than accordion). It worked great except that, as with your project, it could not correctly read all the possible 3-note combinations.
I also recall building a spring reverb from a kit back then but it always sounded twangier than yours.
I'm absolutely at awe! This is wonderful, how this sounds...! Thank you!
Fascinating research, lft! So glad to peer into the workings of your mind once again.
(And I had no idea spring reverbs existed! That’s a brilliant electromechanical solution.)
Love the nod to the Amiga Workbench demo program during the recital of Jesu, Joy of Man's Desire
Awesome! Finally music from an 8 bit system that sounds good to my ears.
I am so glad that I have your channel on bell alerts
Outro gave me goosebumps. Beautiful!
2:00 "I didn't have a cathedral at home"
oh these poor citizens of poor counties :P
And now we sing hymn no.321 Thing on a Spring
Loved the Amiga Basic homage :)
The coordinated blinking at the end killed me XD
What do you mean "I didn't have a cathedral at home"? Did you check the basement?
Brilliant as always
I love this video so much. I have watched it at least half a dozen times since it was posted and every time it makes me laugh with delight at its ingenuity and beauty. Thank you!
Mind-blowing sound and brilliant technical solution!
"I didn't have a cathedral at home" = comedic gem of the day
I enjoyed that a lot more than I was expecting to!
Good geeky work.
Thanks for the explanation about the church acoustics. I never thought on that
Unbelievable, really awesome! Also, an incredible skill to play music on the C=64 keyboard. My respect! 🙂
3:16 such a sublime sound
awesome video. I remember the guitarist from Captain Beefheart said that the poor man's reverb in the 70s was to lay the guitar amp on its back under a piano
Awesome! Time to found the Holy Order Of Chiptuners!
You are such an interesting guy! You are an audiophile of the most rare variety. You commordian video brought me to your channel, this video has me officially subbed. Keep on being you good sir!!!
lovely ^___^ when you played the art of fugue subject i was eager to hear more ;D spring reverbs are so nice-a raw electric guitar signal can also sound rather plain, but it too comes alive with just the addition of spring reverb…i know some people think of them as "cheap-sounding" compared to plate or room reverb on account of their "pingy" or "squeaky" qualities but i think they have a special character all their own
That's so true! I love the subtle noises in electromechanical and electronic instruments and effects!
Brilliant, both in concept and implementation
Simply brilliant!
After a couple of whiskies I can't imagine a better video
4:12 NICE! AmigaBASIC was a huge part of my life back int he day. :D Great project! You should get a breadbin 64 and put the spring reverb inside of it... or maybe I should. :D
Genious, beautiful and one heck of a flex to throw out at parties! Thanks for enriching the world with silly, cool nerdy builds like this! We silly nerds of yore love it!
Love to hear more pieces performed on this.
Lovely work! Thank you for sharing this new project and the beautiful music.
Amazing. This is one of the coolest things i’ve seen in a while. Thanks for the video. It was a delight.
Simply awesome.
That sounds incredible.
Always nice to see a new video from lftkryo.
it is a thing of sheer beauty
And by 6:24 I actually cried...
I think you need to tour churches and play this instrument.
Awesome as always, lft. I was literally blown away. Need to find my way back home now, vi ses!
I love the amiga touch 4:07 :)😊
*Standing ovation*
I am always so excited when this guy brings out a new video!
You just helped me understand why my keyboard can't play certain note combinations and chords.
a wonderful project to cherish the SID chip with an impressive transformation, a great performance by you, happy holidays, and greetings from Germany
Really drives home how much Uematsu was imitating Bach in pieces like Dancing Mad (which brings things right back to game music).
it's always a thrilling experience when notification of LFT's new video has came :D
You definetely should consider starting patreon. Not to collect money for your projects (as they are priceless in their simplicity or ingenuity accomodated within, while being in the same time just economically cheap), but to allow fans like me to show appreciation and giving us a way to say "thanks Linus for"... :)
Very very nice. Just my annoying question again: Could you play some whole book by Bach on it and release it music-only? I am listening to Bach books all the time and miss some unusual instruments, like vintage electric pianos and organs...
Pure genius at work.
such an amazing sound
Bravo!
dude, this is one of the coolest stuff for classic meet retro
8bit organs will always remind me of the great Nobuo Uematsu.
This is just brilliant. Love the keyboard layout you used as well.
Thank you for all that you do Linus, very inspirational!!!
Amazing as always
very beautiful
Can't get enough of this video!!! @4:00 it's wonderful
Speechless. This is amazing. And just when I thought the music of a C64 couldn't be any better. ;-)
You're an amazing person and everything about this video is good
Now seriously: you can combine it with Chipophone and/or pocket operators and play something. It would be amazing.
woah.. i've forgotten when did i subscribe to this channel. keep up the good work
Really cool idea and execution. Nice job!
Jag satt precis nu och lyssnade på din presentation "Poems for bugs" när du laddade upp den här videon :D Supercoolt och inspirerande!
Wonderful!
Maaaan, the SID chip just sounds great no matter what u do to it. Idk why more musicians don't use it, underrated by everyone but nerds :(
great sound. cool project!
I remember the lines (and music) at 4:05 from one of the old AmigaBASIC demos. 🙂
I thought it was the intro to the video lectures for the Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs by Abelson and Sussman!
Magnificent!
THE KING RETURNS!!!
Superb
Full circle indeed! congrats!
Genius! Or maybe, inSIDious!
Excellent! 🔝👍😊
thank you for this video!
I don't think I was aware of just how much the reverb matters for the sound. I will remember that, though!
I do think that not having each sound play in two or three different octaves (or even fifths) makes a very big difference as well! Of course, you can play with just one stop open for each manual/pedal, which this sounds like.
Two sad sad people pressed thumbs down on this masterpiece. What is the world coming to?
The opening exactly echoes the old promo film for the Soviet Topaz-1 analog synth accordion:
ua-cam.com/video/L_FHtjrpkcA/v-deo.html
To continue the circle, digital midi button accordions can function as computer keyboards too
I’d love to give thumbs up a thousand times. Amazing!