Saturday, 9 January 2010

Flotenuhr for Musical Clocks

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Just three of the many delightful tunes that Joseph Haydn wrote for Organ Clocks.
I do not know which these three are. I have a list showing thirty two in all.



Tuesday, 15 December 2009

12 Days of Christmas

This is Bob from across the 'pond' with his home built organ.

It is to the John Smith design the same as mine.
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Monday, 7 December 2009

" Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer"

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A time for some Christmas organ music perhaps?

Draaiorgel 'De Jantjes' plays Rudolph.

Arrangement: John van Kleef

Tuesday, 1 December 2009

Piano roll production at QRS Music

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An interesting video I came across the other day showing paper roll production on a large scale.
I of course can only punch one hole at a time, which is why it usually takes me two days!
I can however punch two or three copies at the same.
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Monday, 30 November 2009

On Arranging and Punching

Sage was inquiring about how I go about arranging and punching the organ tunes.
Here are a few links back down this blog to various posts.

Friday, 27 November 2009

Delta Queen Calliope Music

A sister sternwheeler to the sad Mississippi Queen still with a bit of life.

There is a bit more about these boats over on Monkey-organ.


Monday, 9 November 2009

Bell Ringers for the Organ Front

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And here they are, a beautiful pair of 'Bell Ringers'. I have dropped the word 'Lady' because several people have suggested they look more like boys?!?
Well.....principal boys from show biz perhaps, but with figures like that who cares.
They are 10" high and will really add that finishing touch to the the organ.
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Saturday, 17 October 2009

Playing the John Smith Universal 26

A five rank "John Smith" sounding very nice.
Same design as mine but with an extra rank of 'violin' pipes at the rear. He has a problem though.....they are too long and will stick out through the top of the case!

Sunday, 11 October 2009

Hurdy Gurdy Duet

Cecilia and Scott at the Youlgreave gathering 2008.

Thursday, 24 September 2009

Jesu Joy of Man's Desire on Autoharp

An arrangement of a baroque classic on diatonic autoharp in the style of Bryan Bowers.

Only one problem......The sound is out of sync. with the picture! Blame You-Tube.


Saturday, 19 September 2009

Peter, Paul and Mary

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Just the way I remember them.
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