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_phaedrus_

Ancient music machines and charity...

Mar 31, 2006 13:07

So, I'm going to see a rare orchestrion showing tomorrow in Atascadero and I'm inviting anyone out there who wants to join me. For those who don't know, an orchestrion is a bit like a player piano on steroids. The machines date back to the 1800's and early 1900's and are a genuine marvel of engineering. Instead of playing music like a piano, ( Read more... )

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monotonia April 1 2006, 16:12:44 UTC

I think Jerad & I may try to make it. SOunds cool!

_phaedrus_ April 2 2006, 03:25:23 UTC

Well, I didn't see you there, but I hope you made it in later on. The machine played violins and piano and it was indeed stunning to watch. Lot's of interesting Q&A with Dave also (the guy we know who restores these). Anyway, they'll probably do another exhibition next year...

monotonia April 2 2006, 15:37:42 UTC

Well we didn't make it. Had to be in SLO to pick up J's truck and it took forever, and then got home and I just thought leaving again to play would be dumb considering you can't even SEE my kitchen for all he dirty dishes and all the dirty laundry and ... you know... I've goofed off too long, and the house is a disaster area so I had to stay home and get shit done. Bummed to have missed it though, I think it would have been rad.