Karma Chameleon played on a Mechanical Organ
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- Опубліковано 19 бер 2024
- Blauwtje was used to collect money on the streets from the early 1920's - street busking with the Draaiorgel is a big part of Dutch culture. It started life as a '49 Key Marenghi Organ’, but within the first few years of its life, it was totally rebuilt! When Organ Builder Carl Frei invented ‘Bourdon’ pipework in the 1930’s, it was the ‘must have sound’ and many Organs were rebuilt including Blauwtje.
The Organ was rescued in the 1980’s and rebuilt by Johan Verbeeck. Blauwtje’s distinctive carved front was redecorated by famous Organ artist Feite Posthumus. After a further 30 years playing on the streets of Holland, Blauwtje was bought by James Dundon in 2011 and imported to the UK. Much work has been done to the organ including the addition of new pipework and redecoration.
More about James Dundon Mechanical Music on our website. www.unique4entertainment.co.uk/ - Розваги
I don't know which puts me more in awe. That a century old mechanical machine has been restored to sound this good, or the fact that someone spent weeks transforming Karma Chameleon into punch cards so the organ can play it.
Thanks so mcuh, glad you like it!
It's both that does it for me! I'm loving it
A truly real enjoyment
Exactly my first thought, too.
The only time I have liked that song.
i will tell you what puts me more in awe.
It is not this century old mechanical machine having been restored.
It is not the person or persons punching out the cards to play this song.
It is the fact that humanity somehow came up with the idea to build this, to entertain other people.
I think that is a much better way to spend your time on this planet than to try and bomb another people off the face of this planet.
how can people, as in human beings,,, not a specific race or kind but just people, human beings.... who are capable of coming up with this kind of stuff also be crazy enough to think that they should bomb other people off the face of this planet....
anyways, that is just an opinion.
Wonderful apparatus. Wish i had the expertise to build one.
Make music, not war!
Humans can get a lot of stuff done when they aren't trying to kill each other over stupid stuff.
This is wonderful. Just wonderful. The double knock before the chorus. . . wonderful!
It's always fun to hear these old Organs playing newer music like this
Even the baton waving figure resembles the flamboyant Boy George ❤😅
i wonder if people back then hearing a song like this would think it was stupidly simple or if they would be blown away by it because its too advanced. or maybe it would just blend in.
What a time to be alive.
Boy George would love this
Fantastic arrangment! We need Murder On The Dancefloor or Spin Me Round next. Perhaps a arranger could do those! :)
A lot of these organs can now play from MIDI files.
This is a tune i'd really like to hear too!
A big smile come on my face...awesome!
I can´t believe how amazing this sounds, one of my favourite songs no less.
I´m a history lover and always had a fascination for street organs but had no idea they were a Dutch tradition. Studying in Groningen in 2005, I was walking through the market when I saw a huge one with countless little moving figurines. I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me!
There's a nice collection at Thursford in Norfolk (England), or was last time I was there.
Thanks for listening. Check out www.mechanicalmusicradio.com for more great music from this genre!
This was BEAUTIFUL! Thank you!
You are so welcome! www.mechanicalmusicradio.com has more music like this.
Shared it to Boy George & Culture Club
Thank you ❤💛💚
I got goosebumps when the chorus started.
Any chance we'll see more of these amazing covers in the future?
Not to get demanding, but as a suggestion, I've always wanted to know what the song "Dixie" by Harmonium would sound like on an instrument like this.
Big kudos for actually making the cards, I know MIDI conversions are common but it's nice to see the entire original system running. Perhaps one could adapt a laser cutter to make the cards semi-automagically.
Wonderful! Loving the arrangement here and the filming as well. Great viewpoints. Nicely made! That organ is in a lovely condition so nice to see!
Thanks so much Amanda!
Ok, now that is awesome!
WOW!
Wow that’s amazing! Even the conductor is marking time! Love this song anyway and it’s so nice to hear it played like this. Absolutely beautiful. Thank you ❤🇬🇧🏴
I feel like I'm at the circus
Awesome 😎
Thanks for sharing this 🙏
Fantastic arrangement Great Sounding Organ😊
Many thanks! Check out www.mechanicalmusicradio.com
I want to hear Africa by Toto on this organ.
so bad ass! 😮
Well done sir!
Great tune!
This is pretty dope,
Incredible!
amazing!!
Fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!
That’s incredible
A MIDI sequencer made of wood.
I'm 27 and I like wurlitzer carousel and fair ground organs they have a beautiful sound
Hey there, James!
Music Machine Mondays Episode 16
Great one mate!! Do Wheels On The Bus by Melanie Martinez next👍🏼
The music is wrong to avoid copyright infringement.
There are legit ways to do cover pieces.
What is the name of the sheet music the conductor is holding?
Si los organilleros de la ciudad de México sonaran así, los gringos no se quejarían tanto por el ruido. xD
The carousel up in Burlington North Carolina they have one of these machines same kind of music I guess
2:46 Did I spy a cornish pasty hiding under the drum?
The stops or registers on this organ are as follows, tremulant bourdon afsluiter vlool flute, correct me if I’m wrong
Cool. But can it play rush e?
Aaaaawwwwweeeeesssssoooommmmeee
List of New Street Organ Arrangements
1. Peppa Pig Medley
2. TUGS Medley
3. Spamalot Medley
4. Steamboat Bill
5. Railroad Rag
6. Rhapsody in Blue
7. Postman Pat Theme Song
8. The Koala Brothers Medley
9. The Happy Wanderer
10. The Rainbow Connection
11. Five Little Ducks
12. Rubber Duckie
13. Topsy Turvy
14. Mr. Men Medley
15. You've Got a Friend in Me
16. DreamWorks Movie Medley
Topsy Turvy from The Hunchback Of Notre Dame and You’ve Got A Friend In Me from Toy Story.
Your mention of Rubber Duckie (which I don't know) made me think the (Ewan McColl is it?) these tune from (the film) "Convoy" would go well on such a machine.
Some good ideas there! Take a look at www.mechanicalmusicradio.com on the request pages, you can choose some quite outrageous stuff!
@@unique4entertainment Be careful with UL there. He spams a lot and seems to want requests done right away, making him an unpleasantly impatient one.
Does the air through the punch cards go directly to the pipes. or does it control valves that control the air to the pipes?
The air controls valves that then control air to the pipes. There is a primary and secondary relay system to make sure enough air is created to play and sustain each note. Thanks for your interest.
@@unique4entertainment Ah, thanks, so there _is_ what is in effect mechanical amplification. I had wondered - since the card slots are so much bigger than those on pianola rolls - if it used direct air.
Control valves.
I just love tt. Find more.
I'll make some more videos soon. Meantime, check out www.mechanicalmusicradio.com - every day at 3pm British summer time they do an hour of pop on mechanical music.
The younger generation could never appreciate this
Says who? I’m 19 and this is awesome!
@@ENDER_Music do you know the song
@@nomusicrcYeah, I’ve heard it a couple times before, but I can still appreciate this glorious instrument no matter what song it’s playing.
On the contrary, 15 year old me is enjoying this! It really brings back memories of listening to the radio on trips to whatever song happened to come on. Maybe think twice before making a generalization about a diverse group of people.
@@awesomeeliam7882 so you know this song
That was very well done! 😃 You managed to make me emotional when listening to this. 🥲 Keep it up! 😁
Thanks Jonny. Check out www.mechanicalmusicradio.com for more happy music.