Podcasts about mechanical music

A show full of Christmas greetings, festive music and play along with our new game - Bits and Pieces!

Enjoy an hour of wonderful Christmas tunes you know and a few you might be surprised to hear on mechanical instruments.

Listen to Build for Tomorrow: https://www.jasonfeifer.com/episode/the-best-ways-to-use-a-crisis/ (40ish mins in)Today's twitter discussion: https://twitter.com/swyx/status/1599890745200377857TranscriptSo turn to the century, the phonograph, brandnew innovation, the very first record player, consider how completely insanelyrevolutionary this was, for all of human history, before the phonograph. If you wantedto listen to music, there was only one way to do it. And that was to be in front of ahuman being who was playing an instrument. There's no other way. How are you goingto listen to music? And then this machine comes along and can do it for you, can playmusic. Unbelievable. Consumers didn't believe it at first. Like they literally, they had tobe shown like, no, there is not a person behind the wall playing music. Like they had tobe shown. And then once they believed it, they loved it. They brought it home. You know who hated this?[00:43:45] Jordan Harbinger: Yeah. I don't know. Musicians?[00:43:46] Jason Feifer: Yeah. Musicians hated it.[00:43:48] Jordan Harbinger: Yeah.[00:43:49] Jason Feifer: Hated it because they saw themselves being replaced here.That, you know, they see this new technology doing the thing that they do and they seechange and they equate change with loss and they say, "We got to stop this," right?They pull a margarine. And the leader of the resistance was this guy named John PhilipSousa. John Philip Sousa, you may not know his name, but you know his music becauseit's still around today. All the military marches, [Dah-dah-dah-dah] John Philip Sousa.[00:44:12] Jordan Harbinger: You know why we know who he is? Because we haverecordings of the music.[00:44:15] Jason Feifer: Bingo! That's exactly right. So John Philip Sousa, he at thetime was the leader of the resistance against recorded music. He wrote this amazingpiece, like Google it because it is hilarious. It's called The Menace of Mechanical Music.It ran in Appleton's Magazine in 1906 and it contains all of these wonderful argumentsagainst recorded music. And my favorite goes like this. He says, "When you bringrecorded music into the home, it will be the end of all forms of live performance in thehome because why would anybody perform music in the home when now there's amachine that can do it for them." So now, because we're going to extrapolate loss,remember I talked about that earlier, right? Like you see changes loss and youextrapolate the loss. So what's next? Well, he says, "Because people are no longerperforming music at home, mothers will no longer sing to their children."[00:45:00] Jordan Harbinger: It's quite the jump.[00:45:01] Jason Feifer: Yeah. Quite the jump. Why would they do that? When amachine could do it. Here's another jump, "Because children grow up imitating theirmothers, the children will grow up to imitate the machines, and thus, we'll raise ageneration of machine babies." That was his argument, like a real thing that—[00:45:16] Jordan Harbinger: Okay.[00:45:16] Jason Feifer: —people took it seriously. I feel like it's fun to like laugh atJohn Philip Sousa for this, but also—[00:45:20] Jordan Harbinger: Sure.[00:45:20] Jason Feifer: —I feel like what he's doing is pretty relatable.[00:45:23] Jordan Harbinger: It is relatable. It's very human.[00:45:24] Jason Feifer: It's very human. You have something and it works for you.And then you see some change come along and you feel like this change is existential.It is going to outmode you. So he tried to stop it.[00:45:36] And it's worth asking ourselves in this moment, three simple questions. Number one, what is this new thing that's happening? Number two, what new habit orskill are we learning as a result? And then number three, how can that be put to gooduse? Because if you do that, it just helps you reframe any moment of change as let'sfocus on the gain. Is there some kind of gain that we can extrapolate? Maybe it's not aseasy to see as the loss, but is it there and what would it look like?[00:46:06] Because if you ran that scenario with John Philip Sousa, what you would seeis, well, okay, what new thing are people doing? Well, what they're doing is they're nowlistening to music on these machines whenever they want. What new habit or skill arewe learning as a result? We're learning that we have control or consumers have a lotmore control over the music that they listen to. And therefore, also have access to a lotmore music because before the only music that they could get was whoever happenedto be able to travel to their town and perform for them. How could that be put to gooduse? Well, come on guys. Come on, John Philip Sousa. Like this means that you couldrecord something yourself. And you could sell it and now people can listen to and enjoyyour music. And you can monetize that in ways that are much more scalable than whatyou're doing now. Because you're coming from a world in which the only thing that youdo is perform for people that you can get in front of. And that means that you have alimited number of people that you can get in front of. But if you can change thatdynamic, then man, oh man, suddenly your economic ability skyrockets.[00:47:02] As it turns out, John Philip Sousa was protecting a system that limited hisown economic ability. And the reason he was doing that was because he was panickingbecause of change. And once he figured it out, he changed his tune. That is not meantto be a pun, but there it is.[00:47:15] Jordan Harbinger: Yeah. I see what you did there. You are a dad, indeed.[00:47:17] Jason Feifer: There it is. I'm nailing it. I got all the dad jokes. And he startedto record himself and he started to perform on radio and he changed. And this issomething that we all need to be mindful of. There is gain in change and we need to runourselves through these things that can just help us focus on it.

https://www.jasonfeifer.com/ (Jason Feifer), editor in chief of https://www.entrepreneur.com/magazine (Entrepreneur magazine), author, and podcast host, talks about the misconceptions around career trends and new job creation, including historical examples of huge oversights and follies by the likes of Kodak, Blockbuster, and a particularly furious John Philip Sousa. Hear Jason's full interview in Episode 400 of The Action Catalyst.

Lexman interviews Sara Walker about her new book, "Orchestrions - A History of the Failures and Triumphs of Mechanical Music", and the vibrant history of orchestrions.

We bring you a special hour to reflect and remember those who lost their lives and those affected by all wars, across the world. We'll be hearing some beautiful and rousing music played on FAIRGROUND ORGANS and we'll be thinking about some of the people and companies involved with Mechanical Music, who lost their lives or livelihoods. Pictured: Albert Chiappa. Older brother of organ builder and restorer Victor Chiappa, who lost his life in the Great War.

Dee and Michael talk with Anu Kirk (Rhapsody, Playstation VR, Spatializer) about the past, present, and future of spatial audio, why services are limiting the roll-out of surround mixes, why lossless audio is a waste, how annoying it is when cables actually make a difference, professionals vs. amateurs, John Philip Sousa, and the menace of mechanical music.      ---Links to check out related to us and our conversation...John Philip Sousa Article: https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/music-and-theater-arts/21m-380-music-and-technology-contemporary-history-and-aesthetics-fall-2009/readings-and-listening/MIT21M_380F09_read02_sousa.pdfMusic ClassAnu worked on an educational CD-ROM in the early 2000s, based on a cut-down and simplified version of his history of 20th century music class. Here are some of the videos:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=El17--3UsT4&list=PLLJ9ekDjbxz9lPglIczY0yuQ3dJ9j887E&ab_channel=AnuKirExcerpts from Anu Kirk's BlogSome articles and posts Anu wrote for his blog about music and music business issues:David Byrne Yells "Get Off My Lawn!": http://jinsai.blogspot.com/2013/10/david-byrne-tells-streaming-services-to.htmlKeith Flint: https://jinsai.blogspot.com/2019/04/keith-flint.htmlAlbums of Influence: Laurie Anderson https://jinsai.blogspot.com/2018/05/albums-of-influence-united-states-live.htmlJames Burke and "Connections"Wikipedia:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Connections_(British_documentary)James Burke's books are well worth a read, but the "Connections" shows are fantastic:This YouTuber has uploaded what appears to be all of the first season: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XetplHcM7aQ&ab_channel=DRS_EducationThis Netflix show is an obvious homage and captures some of the spirit, if it substitutes modern aesthetics and superficiality for Burke's depth: https://www.netflix.com/title/81031737

In this episode, Lins caught up with Josh and Hannah of Team Picture. We discussed their new album ‘The Menace of Mechanical Music' and how Do It Differently funding was instrumental in helping their ideas come to life. We also talked about how best to approach funding applications and they shared some hints and tips that they've picked up along the way. Team Picture are a 6 piece music outfit based in Yorkshire. Their personal brand of alternative art rock takes inspiration from eighties pop music and new-wave influences. Thank you to Josh and Hannah from Team Picture for joining us in this chat. Be sure to check out their album ‘The Menace of Mechanical Music' on all streaming platforms and to check out their merch including vinyls, t-shirts and tote bags on their bandcamp. You can follow them on Twitter and Instagram on @teampictureband Thanks to: This episode's guests - Josh and Hannah of Team Picture Facilitator - Lins Wilson Production and editing - Ash Doherty and Emily Marlow Podcast Artwork - Jon Foulger Links: Team Picture Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/teampictureband/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/teampictureband Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/teampictureband Music - http://smarturl.it/teampicturetmomm Website - https://www.teampictureband.com/ Resources: Artist level of support infographic - instagram.com/p/CDg3ep3BFd5/ Launchpad resources page - launchpad-music.com/other-resources One-to-one advice sessions - musicleeds.appointlet.com/s/online-advice-session Launchpad: Instagram - instagram.com/_launchpadmusic Twitter - twitter.com/_launchpadmusic Facebook - facebook.com/launchpadyorkshire Mailing List - launchpad-music.com/subscribe Website - launchpad-music.com

Who remembers visiting this museum? We take a virtual trip to the ex-York Museum of Mechanical Music. We've been given the master recordings from John Hulse from 1990 and we'll be playing a selection of instruments through the show.

Exciting news! In 2021, we're bringing you a special weekly programme all about THEATRE ORGANS. Such instruments have always been an important part of Mechanical Music collections around the world, and it's important we carry on a tradition of a Theatre Organ show, since 'The Organist Entertains' left BBC Radio Two's schedule. The programme will be hosted by Damon Cox, Nigel Ogden and John Leeming, every Thursday night at 8pm (2000hrs GMT). This week, a special edition detailing the history of the pipe organ.

Welcome in to Episode Nine of Adventures In New Music, hope this sees you well!Join Chris and Andy this week as they discuss Muzz by Muzz and The Menace Of Mechanical Music by Team Picture.Muzz are somewhat of a supergroup featuring Paul Banks (Interpol), Josh Kaufman (Bonny Light Horseman) and Matt Barrick (The Walkmen) and, although playing together since 2015, this self titled album is their debut release. The track that peaked Chris's interest enough to select this album as his pick of the week was Red Western Sky which is a fantastic track, and up there for one of the best tracks of the year. Will the album keep up the high level of this lead track?!Check out the rather creepy video to Red Western Sky here, and the brilliant isolation video (are people still doing these now?!) for Bad Feeling. One of the better isolation vids from this rather odd time we're living through.Released on the 12th June 2020, The Menace Of Mechanical Music is the debut record from Leeds six piece Team Picture. After a chance encounter sitting next to a couple of members of Team Picture at a mutual friends wedding Andy, rather bravely, picked this as his album of the week. The album opens with a song in a time signature of seven so Chris should be happy. Simple things for Mr J. This is a must for fans of Arcade Fire and Kate Bush but what will the chaps think of it?Fancy a little taster? Have a little look and see what you think of this performance of this is the from the album. As well as the above Andy has been busy listening to new music as he finally gets round to listening to Punisher by Phoebe Bridgers (and about time to, it's proper bo!) As well as PB he also raves about Haim's latest offering 'Women In Music PT. III', 'Vespertine' by This Will Destroy You and the current album from Ray LaMontagne 'Monovision'. Chris has had less involved week of music listening, but has devoured half a baked feta. Yum.There's also some pretty random Going For Gold banter. Why don't you come too?To get in touch with the show at adventuresinnewmusic@gmail.com and give us a follow on instagram. And don't forget to like and subscribe to Adventures In New Music so we'll sneak in your podcast inbox each Friday at 9am GMT.Oooooooh people! We've got a website! www.adventuresinnewmusic.com You can stream the pod straight from there, and keep a look out for extra bonus AINM material there.Catch you on the rebound!

We're hear from a lady whose doctorate in Music was based partly on studying early forms of mechanical music, such as this 1793 Haydn Organ Clock (pictured). The Organiser of the East Yorkshire Organ Festival gives us some exclusive news about instruments attending, and how the event will be Covid safe. We gave you your BIGGEST CHANCE YET to win the £100 Mystery Noise, and made it EVEN EASIER with a new clue.

Artist and Musician Graham Dunning present a musical exploration of mechanical music. With the invention of recorded music, machines which played the instruments themselves - such as fairground organs, player pianos, music boxes and barrel organs - went quickly out of fashion. Through the 20th century as music had the opportunity to become avant garde, the music machines were left behind. Where gramophones, tape recorders and turntables had an important role to play in the development of experimental music, there are fewer examples from the world of the fairground organ. This mix brings together various flavours of unusual mechanical music from the last 100 or so years up to today.

The Lekkerkerker gets the ‘now and then’ treatment. £55 to win on the Mystery Noise. And we explore Mechanical Music that was invented in the 1300’s; The Water Organ! (Pictured)

It's very rare to find Mechanical Music on Gramaphone records. Tonight we played an unidentified organ, which turned out to be Peter Wareing's 61 Key Verbeeck (pictured) which was recorded shortly after being built. Also on the show, much excitement as we launched 'The Mechanical Music Mystery Noise'. Identify it and win cash, every Tuesday night!

Just what is our 'Mystery Noise'? ​It's something to do with Mechanical Music. But what? We play every week on our Tuesday Night Live show from 2100hrs for your chance to win cash. Every week the Mystery Noise goes unguessed, we add money to the jackpot for one lucky person to win! Register to play here>> https://mechanicalmusicradio.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b6dbbd7f550cd6cac1e2f7da0&id=8f62bf6ffa&e=de13a25d89

Find out about the stunning and unique ‘Double Ruth’ at the Museum Speelklok. Jan Kees tells us it’s history, and why it’s named the ‘double’. Also how radio in Norfolk has been featuring Mechanical Music in a series of special programmes. And the usual fun and games with the backwards book and our Connect Four.

A packed live show. - An exclusive announcement from the organiser of the #TwitterSteamRally - 9th May 2020. - An exclusive CD release from Jerome Colloumb's Limonaire. - Behind the scenes of the BBC's Bargain Hunt as they film at TG Musical Collection. -The usual fun and games with the One Second Song and Connect Four.

Two hours of non-stop Mechanical Music as requested by our listeners.

Great music. Ives Limonaire, The Westfries and The Weber Maesto play in the first bit. Nick Williams (pictured) demonstrates his handturned Raffin. Mechanical Music goes viral with the Mathis Brothers. AND MORE!

Two hours of back to back Mechanical Music. From mammoth orchestrions to unusual organs to... mechanical singing birds! Listen again for two hours of quality music, chosen by our listeners.

Exclusive interviews and news about the 2019 show. We find out about the Marenghi gathering which is set to be a big display of instruments and information marking 100 years since the passing of Charles Marenghi. We also catch up with the team at Steam Fair FM to find out about the Mechanical Music reports they will be broadcasting to the tens of thousands of listeners.

A hour long show all about Mechanical Music and Self Playing Instruments. - The Folk singer who is touring with his 19th Century Polyphon (Pictured: www.lukedanielsmusic.com) - A Mechanical Music 'Eurovision' Party is coming soon. - The One Second Song gets tough!

On this week's Live Show... The Street Organ that was packed into a KLM airline container and traveled the world (pictured). The fete of the Notre Dame Cathedral Organ after this weeks devastating fire. Game of Thrones, played on a Mechancial Organ! The Englishman who toured a Luton Box Van of Mechanical Music. and MORE!

We launched on the 1st April 2018. Several people thought it was an April Fools gag, but we're still going 365 days later! Mechanical Music Radio is FREE to listen to, and always will be. I don’t want to charge listening subscriptions, as I want Mechanical Music to reach new audiences and bring happiness to all. In our first year, i’ve chosen not to charge a penny to any business, individual or event wanting exposure. I wanted to give everyone the opportunity to be heard. Launching the station has been an extremely expensive time for me. Now, a year on, i’m having to renew all the licences for the various computer software, plus PRS, PPL and other broadcasting licences I need to transmit. If you appreciate the work Mechanical Music Radio does, please give us a donation as a little birthday present. I can't tell you how much I appreciate it. www.mechanicalmusicradio.com. Finally please keep spreading the word about us. There is no other place to hear this type of music 24 hours a day, and by providing this as a free service, I hope it will be of great benefit not just to the businesses and societies, but also to the future of the Mechanical Music scene. Thank you for your ongoing support. Here’s to another year of great music. James Dundon.

On this week's Tuesday Night Live... -Using Alexa from 2019, to power a Mills Violano from 1919. - Celebrating 50 years of Decca Records with their Mechanical Music releases. - Two clowns duet on a hand turned organ and a clarinet. - Also, exclusive tracks from Norman Hobb’s Mortier, Brian Hunt’s Gosling and a Nichole Frere Musical Box from a private collection.

Listen again to our latest edition of Tuesday Night Live. - The Organ everyone has been waiting to hear! The replica Gavioli from the Newton family. - Max Lakeman about taking Mechanical Music to the mainstream. - Your chance to WIN with the One Second Song competition. -More unheard tracks from the John Hulse archive. 60 minutes worth of music and entertainment for the Mechanical Music world!

Ian Wolstenholme joins James Dundon on the podcast Mechanical Music Radio --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/communitykeyboards/message

Watch a video of the performance here https://www.youtube.com/edit?video_id=9XGWx2N7AKM&video_referrer=watch It’s that time of year again, when team ODI welcome special guests for a festive Friday lunchtime lecture. This year, sound artists David Littler and Alex McLean will describe and demonstrate their musical collaboration, fusing new and old technologies; namely the algorithmic music through live coding, and mechanical music through music boxes fed by punched paper strips. The lecture begins with a performance by David Littler, followed by a performance by Alex McLean before they come together for a joint improvisation. Alex and David are part of the Thinking Out Loud exhibition currently on show at the ODI until March 2017, including using music box compositions created by ODI visitors and residents.

The randomness of a hundred different rhythms. To hear more episodes, go to www.theworldaccordingtosound.org/

Mechanical Music in the Old Testament - Psalm 150