[ Ref. Mechanical Music at Disneyland, Anaheim CA ]


>>[ Disneyland didn't want the vacuum pneumatic system operational.


Sorry, Robbie, I should have clarified.  The roll doesn't control the
pipes, the organ is controlled by MIDI signals.  That's why you can
select your tune on the computer screen.

But a music roll still goes 'round so to the average person it looks
like the roll is controlling it.  It was interesting to stand there and
notice people's reaction.  Some are fascinated, and a few kids are drawn
to it.  One boy was very alert and noticed that the notes on the roll
didn't quite match the music.

 [ If he continues watching he might notice a splice, since it's
 [ actually a continuous loop!    -- Robbie

It's a softly voiced orchestrion, but it's still fun to hear!

Brian Smith
Calimesa, Calif.