Hurrah! What a pleasant sounding. The melody played by music-box is really enjoyable and amazing. Some antique mechanical clocks played melodies for each and every hour on built in music-box or barrel organ just before or soon after striking the hours on dome shaped bell or coiled wire gong. Nowadays these types of music-boxes and chiming clocks are electronically imitated by some quartz clocks and door bells because they contains electronically recorded and programmed circuit board of sound chips connected to speaker. But they can't beat the real music-boxes and chiming clocks.
Thanks for your gracious comments. The cabinet definitely enhances the sound produced by the double combs. To me there is nothing like the sound of a large disc music box that has been well maintained, especially the 18 1/2 inch Mira music box with its large bass teeth that produce the deep bass notes that other music boxes cannot.
Yes, this music box, which is rare to find in Europe, is really fascinating. I have this tune only on a modern music box, and I think to begin this year's christmas video with this modern one.
I have loved music boxes since I was very young. I got my Father interested and he has more than me now. He bought me a Regina in the mid 1990's. I love that it plays the Polyphone and Porter. My favorite's are the Mira and Stella for the tone. I do love the arrangements for my Regina of O Come All Ye Faithful, Dinorha, Shadow dance. and several others because of there lively arrangement. I also have a GEM roller organ a Synphonion. and Pathe. Would love to share Vid and photos with you. George.
This christmas video with your 18,5" Mira in this excellent condition I showed a blind lady friend of mine, who was immediately fascinated by the sound of this music box, whith is rare to find and expensive here in Europe.
I never seen or heard of this machine before and when I saw the...disk I'll call it, I realized it's a giant music box and figured "this can't sound as good as real music". Well do I feel like a fool. It sounded better than I expected.
The Mira music box and music box disc played in the video were made in Switzerland. The quality and craftsmanship of Swiss instruments such as this by the Mermod Freres company was superb. I maintain all of my own music machines by myself. Once I have a machine running and sounding nice all that is needed is to play it occasionally and apply a tiny bit of light oil on the gears and bearings perhaps once a year.
Beautiful sound!! What a great collection you have of music and early boxes. I agree todays sounds aren't as distinct as these. Does the wooden cabnit contribute to the sound? Thank you for sharing such wonderful music. The waltz's are great as well as the old jazz and blues.
1905? Wow. Were these beautiful machines just made to last for a long time or do they require constant maintenance? What sort of work goes into this works of art to keep them running?
Absolutely Beautiful and desirable to the ear! This device (with it's wonderfully rich sounds) is to die for!
What a sound and feeling of JOY you bring me this week before EASTER! Oh Come All Ye Faithful!!!! Thank You and God Bless You!
Such an amazing work of art. The machine, and the sound. Thank you for sharing.
how fascinating that they put the 'amen' at the end
Hurrah! What a pleasant sounding. The melody played by music-box is really enjoyable and amazing. Some antique mechanical clocks played melodies for each and every hour on built in music-box or barrel organ just before or soon after striking the hours on dome shaped bell or coiled wire gong. Nowadays these types of music-boxes and chiming clocks are electronically imitated by some quartz clocks and door bells because they contains electronically recorded and programmed circuit board of sound chips connected to speaker. But they can't beat the real music-boxes and chiming clocks.
Thanks for your gracious comments. The cabinet definitely enhances the sound produced by the double combs. To me there is nothing like the sound of a large disc music box that has been well maintained, especially the 18 1/2 inch Mira music box with its large bass teeth that produce the deep bass notes that other music boxes cannot.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful music with us!
Truly a beautiful arrangement for the music box. I thank you for generously sharing this with us.
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
Really beautiful! Thank you for all the wonderful uploads!!! Adding this to my "Holletdaze" playlist.
You can tell a Mira by listening to it.
Yes, this music box, which is rare to find in Europe, is really fascinating. I have this tune only on a modern music box, and I think to begin this year's christmas video with this modern one.
Thankyou for sharing yes I enjoyed very much the tone is superb if you've restored that it's a credit to you .
I have loved music boxes since I was very young. I got my Father interested and he has more than me now. He bought me a Regina in the mid 1990's. I love that it plays the Polyphone and Porter. My favorite's are the Mira and Stella for the tone. I do love the arrangements for my Regina of O Come All Ye Faithful, Dinorha, Shadow dance. and several others because of there lively arrangement. I also have a GEM roller organ a Synphonion. and Pathe. Would love to share Vid and photos with you. George.
This christmas video with your 18,5" Mira in this excellent condition I showed a blind lady friend of mine, who was immediately fascinated by the sound of this music box, whith is rare to find and expensive here in Europe.
the sounds of wonderful organized chaos!
I never seen or heard of this machine before and when I saw the...disk I'll call it, I realized it's a giant music box and figured "this can't sound as good as real music". Well do I feel like a fool. It sounded better than I expected.
Thank you for the nice comments. Good to hear that you enjoyed this.
Thank you Arthur. Always appreciate seeing your comments. You are very welcome.
beautiful
My pleasure. Thank you for the nice comment.
Gorgeous!
always love your machines/music videos
Thank you. I agree!
The Mira music box and music box disc played in the video were made in Switzerland. The quality and craftsmanship of Swiss instruments such as this by the Mermod Freres company was superb. I maintain all of my own music machines by myself. Once I have a machine running and sounding nice all that is needed is to play it occasionally and apply a tiny bit of light oil on the gears and bearings perhaps once a year.
Ends with an AMEN
It's funny: The modern music box at the beginning I also have in my collection and will bring at the beginning of one of my next "studio" videos too.
thanks amazing song!
Can you make a video on how this particular music box works?
Thanks Carl. Always a pleasure to see a comment from you.
"Herbei oh ihr Gläubigen........", Adeste fideles
Goldzilla music box
Beautiful sound!! What a great collection you have of music and early boxes. I agree todays sounds aren't as distinct as these. Does the wooden cabnit contribute to the sound? Thank you for sharing such wonderful music. The waltz's are great as well as the old jazz and blues.
2:05
1905? Wow. Were these beautiful machines just made to last for a long time or do they require constant maintenance? What sort of work goes into this works of art to keep them running?
Whats the name of the first song? Thanks!
Adestes Fideles
music begins @ 2:04 - you're welcome!