It's sad to see such a magnificent instrument allowed to decay to such a low level. I am every thankful for all the volunteers and those whom have donated. I'm very excited to know that one day the Midmer Losh will be returned to her former glory.
Thanx for the tour. It is very interesting to see how the chambers are built. It is also sad to see the vandalism. But I know the tem will keep on restoring.
Thank you so much for posting this. I would be in ecstasy to have the opportunity to explore those remote chambers that few ever get to tour. This organ is extensive. The most incredible aspect of all is that every single part, every pipe, was handmade by skilled craftsmen who took pride in their work.
BTW, the paper mache Pipes were something common in Dutch and German Band organs. It was always a technique exclusive to reed pipes as far as I know. Many times the boot was also made of paper mache. The friction fit feet "No Rack" planted straight into the toeboard is also the primary way pipes are mounted in band Organs. So we could say that those are actually Band Organ pipes.
And this would be about the right era for band organs. The paper mache looks a bit like phenolic, which I bet would make an interesting papie material as well.
Ty for the tour wounderfull..again whoever in charge of the building needs to inforce rules..who crawlinging around ..if u have workers doing any work..pls take photos befor and after work is done in the building in chambers ..contractors insurance will pay for any damage done by workers..remind workers what there working around ...i reminded anyone who worked around our organ pipes its vary expensive to replace if u do damage..belive me i know ..as a cartsker..volunteer..i watch everything.
I remember them discussing in another chamber tour of the echo that if they get it up and running they could get all the gallary divisions and the fanfare up and working. But i have a request. One of the ceiling chambers has the 32' trombone outside of it can you take us to see it ? Theres a pipe on the side of the 32' reed that we were trying to figure out if it was for tuning or possibly a pipe that didnt fit in another division that got put with them
so, these pipes that just kind of fell over, where they just poorly made or that heavy or both? Never seen properly made pipes just collapse like that.
They were made correctly but lacked any sort of bracing...the lead used was just too soft. They could all be fixed up and tied to racks so they couldn't fall over again.
@TheRealPKH There isn't a lot of spotted metal in that chamber, it just happened to be that it's loaded up with flutes made of various lead alloys. Believe me there's plenty of spotted metal in the organ in its entirety, but there's also lots and lots of linen-finish lead, which was more popular in that era.
@TheRealPKH Glad you like the videos, this is the organ that got me interested in organbuilding in the first place and led to my career; being able to volunteer there is a great honor.
@@JIMD6370 It's hard to say because they're such an odd shape, they're probably about 35' long and 15' deep, but the height varies wildly because the ceiling tapers down from front to back.
They were doing renovations to the hall and they needed to access or replace the roof (I think) and they just walked on pipes carelessly. I wish they were still alive so I could put their ears on the grand ophicleide.
Apparently it was pure carelessness. There were construction crews redoing the auditorium in the 1950s, standing on pipes, bashing them in, knocking them over, etc etc.
It's sad to see such a magnificent instrument allowed to decay to such a low level. I am every thankful for all the volunteers and those whom have donated. I'm very excited to know that one day the Midmer Losh will be returned to her former glory.
And that's just the Echo! I never cease to be amazed by this Instrument!
so sad to see all those pipes crushed and smashed, its such a wonderfull instrument i hope it can be restored!
This my fav divison because of the 32' Violone laying on its side
I can see why they're saving the ceiling chambers which is very hard work for last. Hope to see videos of all the side chambers
It's amazing to me how they can get so many different voices out of the pipes.
Thanx for the tour. It is very interesting to see how the chambers are built. It is also sad to see the vandalism. But I know the tem will keep on restoring.
Thank you so much for posting this. I would be in ecstasy to have the opportunity to explore those remote chambers that few ever get to tour. This organ is extensive. The most incredible aspect of all is that every single part, every pipe, was handmade by skilled craftsmen who took pride in their work.
BTW, the paper mache Pipes were something common in Dutch and German Band organs. It was always a technique exclusive to reed pipes as far as I know. Many times the boot was also made of paper mache. The friction fit feet "No Rack" planted straight into the toeboard is also the primary way pipes are mounted in band Organs. So we could say that those are actually Band Organ pipes.
And this would be about the right era for band organs. The paper mache looks a bit like phenolic, which I bet would make an interesting papie material as well.
Ty for the tour wounderfull..again whoever in charge of the building needs to inforce rules..who crawlinging around ..if u have workers doing any work..pls take photos befor and after work is done in the building in chambers ..contractors insurance will pay for any damage done by workers..remind workers what there working around ...i reminded anyone who worked around our organ pipes its vary expensive to replace if u do damage..belive me i know ..as a cartsker..volunteer..i watch everything.
Very interesting! Thanks for sharing!
I remember them discussing in another chamber tour of the echo that if they get it up and running they could get all the gallary divisions and the fanfare up and working. But i have a request. One of the ceiling chambers has the 32' trombone outside of it can you take us to see it ? Theres a pipe on the side of the 32' reed that we were trying to figure out if it was for tuning or possibly a pipe that didnt fit in another division that got put with them
Good idea! It is in the fanfare division (left upper)
If i can go back in time before the hurricane in 1944, i would dismantle off the entire thing and assemble it again in the present year
0:55 Is it just me, or is this a scary sight to see?
I miss the chimes
The chimes in the left chamber are rebuilt and indeed playing.
Am I thinking right that the bulk of the vandalism happened when the new ceiling was put in?
I’m pretty sure it was. They stepped on the pipes like they were nothing and didn’t even bother. All the extra work😔
When eill the Fanfare and Echo divisions be restored?
How would the echo division sound like?
so, these pipes that just kind of fell over, where they just poorly made or that heavy or both? Never seen properly made pipes just collapse like that.
They were made correctly but lacked any sort of bracing...the lead used was just too soft. They could all be fixed up and tied to racks so they couldn't fall over again.
@TheRealPKH There isn't a lot of spotted metal in that chamber, it just happened to be that it's loaded up with flutes made of various lead alloys. Believe me there's plenty of spotted metal in the organ in its entirety, but there's also lots and lots of linen-finish lead, which was more popular in that era.
@TheRealPKH Glad you like the videos, this is the organ that got me interested in organbuilding in the first place and led to my career; being able to volunteer there is a great honor.
@@chrisnagorka5199 how big, in dimensions, are these side chambers?
@@JIMD6370 It's hard to say because they're such an odd shape, they're probably about 35' long and 15' deep, but the height varies wildly because the ceiling tapers down from front to back.
It looks bad, but it's all fixable.
One question: what is double languid?
A construction technique where a second languid is added to the pipe in an attempt to produce greater volume and brightness.
How many tremulants have this unique organ??
Two master tremulants, one for each side of the organ, including remote divisions.
Thx for your information.... Your video with 64ft dulzian is best, this rank is huge...👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
how much of the organ is playable?
A little over half.
Has this division been worked on as of yet??
No- it's going to be years before the ceiling chambers are restored.
@@cnagorka I wish I could help. I would love to see the whole organ fully restored .
@@SingerGeneLeonard It'll happen eventually- there's already more organ playing than I thought I would see in my lifetime.
Cardboard or Bakelite/phenolic? Hmm...
Obvioiusly then that division is unplayable at this time. That vandalism that you showed really angers me. How did the idiots get up there anyhow?
They were doing renovations to the hall and they needed to access or replace the roof (I think) and they just walked on pipes carelessly. I wish they were still alive so I could put their ears on the grand ophicleide.
16 foot Floppy Flute. lolololololol
Disgusts me that someone has the idea to vandalize a beloved musical instrument
Apparently it was pure carelessness. There were construction crews redoing the auditorium in the 1950s, standing on pipes, bashing them in, knocking them over, etc etc.
@@RatPfink66 that’s terrible
They've been in this condition for almost 70 years?
Dreadfully uninformed an amateur video.
The greatest compliment I could get!
Explain yourself, Chris has done the most extensive research on this organ.