Calliope music

[@candacerushing6882]

When I was a little girl, in about 1963, I went to a carnival with my mom, and there was a caliope. It was HUGE! The pipes went from the floor to the ceiling! My mom held me up and said, “Take a good look, because you’ll probably never see another one!” She was right! I’m 65 and I’ve never seen another one! Something made me think of that today, and I searched KZbin to see if there might be a video of one! Thank you for bringing that memory to life!

[@jennycraigadventures3314]

And the sounds took me to childhood memories of merry-go-rounds and Disneyland’s Main Street!

[@janicespears4919]

me too! But in the 50s at a circus in San Diego.

[@sandmaster29]

House on the Rock in Wisconsin has one, that's the only one I've ever seen

[@shroommbloomm]

beautiful story aw

[@kandykornpumpkins]

You have no idea how badly I wish I were a kid then 😭

[@HilariouslyScary]

"Be still, for there is strange music."

[@sabandijacg7527]

hello greetings from Mexico ... this sounds like the typical music of American fairs and circus ... is this real?

[@pierrotgeist]

Strange coincidence, I'm listening to The Magnus Archives too! I came here to listen after the episode lmao

[@harlowhosea4822]

Another tma fan? Nice

[@sabandijacg7527]

@DevilBreaker 105968394 I really like this music, and in the United States, there are very nice fairs. thanks for your answer, greetings from Mexico

[@etheriumart]

That’s what brought me here too! XD

[@burnleyize]

TO ALL THE FOLKS THAT HAVE WATCHED THIS VIDEO, and left encouraging and kind remarks, I say THANK YOU. Thank you so MUCH ! I am SO GLAD that so many of you have enjoyed the sounds of the calliope. It is such a different musical instrument, with such a happy, spirited sound. And PLEASE!! Some of you that have really argued about the pronunciation, forget that I EVER brought it up! It can go either way, so WHO CARES. Be KIND to each other! Blessings to you all!

[@LibertyNJ]

Please rerecord a really good quality of this, maybe with the air compressor outside. I can not tell you how many times i have listened to this arrangement. I absolutely love it. My girlfriend and my kids are sick of hearing it, but i rock this video all the time in its entirety.....and as loud as I rock Motorhead. Love it. Wish you were my neighbor

[@surrealdynamics4077]

You play beautifully this amazing instrument! I came out of curiosity, and stayed for the great music ♥️

[@deltavgaming3447]

well i was looking for the tank but this is fine too

[@ivanmelkovich7698]

A good musician and a good person. I hope you're doing fine and wish you happy holydays, sir

[@LBarbarell]

I love your music and love the calliope. But where's the steam? This kind uses compressed air I guess.

[@TheAnjelHarte]

I came here from listening to The Magnus Archives to get an idea of what these things sounded like and now I’m just. Delighted. Fuck creepy circus associations calliope organs are awesome actually

[@alexanderrietveld8285]

Oh my lord, same. (Though I thought it was 'kah-LEE-uh-pee', haha.)

[@le_petit_lutin]

@@alexanderrietveld8285 I used to pronounce it cali-ope, like the Archivist makes fun of Americans for

[@christophermoody7329]

So the difference between the performance here and the Unknowing is that this music on this video shares the performer's joy. When I listen to this music I am happy I was literally using it as a pump up music. It is different than the strange music. And it's pronounced kah-lai-uh-pee

[@deirdremorris9234]

@@christophermoody7329 Thanks for the pronunciation. My kids reading Something Wicked This Way Comes. We looked it up. Fun instrument.

[@groupdismemberment]

Never thought I'd find a fellow magnus archives fan from the comment section of a random man playing a calliope but here I am

[@Fish_Stick_Party]

Holy shit. I never in my life thought I'd witness a dude "shredding it" on a calliope. Yet here I am. Props to you, Sir. I hope you're keeping it up.

[@ElDouggler]

Feel the same way. I hope this master is still hard at work plying his craft.

[@Cheersthewinners]

This is great.

[@theterminaldave]

@@Cheersthewinners Kind of feels like i'm back in the time when this was normally played, very surreal for some reason

[@LucifersDeathSquad]

He died a year after the video was shot. R.I.P. Big Earn. Shred in heaven bruh .

[@LucifersDeathSquad]

@mr nuggets - I got caught in a moment of trolling. I was on a roll for a minute but you broke my spirit. I'm done for the day.

[@jacklope1]

Imagine a time before recorded music, going to a circus or fair and after maybe never hearing music your whole life, outside of church, hearing a calliope playing songs like these.

[@GuerillaWelder]

brings magic to mind

[@Dolores5000]

Jack Lope exactly!!!!

[@Deadsphere]

You also could have just gotten on a paddleboat if you lived in the Midwest/South along the Ohio or Mississippi river.

[@martynazenkovich6121]

Oh god, so deep. :o

[@ramseygarcia1409]

Carnivals, Fairs, Circuses......:)

[@catie5403]

The Magnus Archives brought me here and I am incredibly grateful. Your playing is beautiful!

[@Lalaz]

same! I started listening recently and came here after this episode!

[@possessedpeach4455]

ah nice another tma fan!

[@weseethroughyourlies]

Wait what episode was it mentioned -- it sounds very familiar but I can't remember now -- it's been forever since I listened to TMA 😳

[@catie5403]

@@weseethroughyourlies Strange Music! I don't remember the number, but it was definitely one of the earlier ones

[@biancamlf288]

Awwwe, I love that bc same.

[@churibman]

Was listening to The Magnus Archives - ep 24 and wanted to get and ideia of how a calliope sounded like. Ended up watching the whole video, hypnotized by its joyful melodies. Thank you, sir!

[@brenwenmin]

Hello. Do you know what songs is the guy playing in this video?

[@burnleyize]

And you are so VERY WELCOME!!! I cannot tell you how happy it makes me feel that so many have appreciated and enjoyed this, and have had so many NICE things to say! Blessings from Natchez, MS !!

[@j.thomasgough4284]

If I had a calliope, and the talent to play it, I believe I would park myself on the sidewalk and add background music to all the events in my neighborhood. Either that, or I might occasionally play something sinister, at 2:00 AM, from a mysterious location, and then never admit to it. The Calliope always seems made for fun.

[@cheapenstein]

Lol 🎉 I'd honestly appreciate you as a neighbor if you did this on occasion

[@stephiebug]

I suffer from severe depression, and, lots of times I'll either feel overwhelmingly sad, or, I'll be completely numb, and feel nothing at all. Today, just now, you made me smile. A real smile, not fake, and you brought joy to my heart. Thank you for this.

[@iyeah667]

i really hope you feel better now.

[@KP-ds4ig]

Me too! It just pushes out the the sad and numb! No room for sad and numb while this crazy sound is in the air. It seems like a little miracle doesn't it? Maybe we should just get ear buds and play calliope music to ourselves all day. LOL

[@ShadowOfMachines]

I love how in the beginning you hear the cars going by, then the air pump drowns them out, then the calliope's song overpowers everything else. Such a fun instrument, I hope to see one in person one day.

[@Shane-Singleton]

A smile ear to ear. That's what this music is.

[@burnleyize]

I appreciate your kind remark, hallis1. My best to you!

[@BobbinRobbin777]

nice.

[@galleryofrogues]

It’s so whimsical, I love it. Just the right amount of quirk, too.

[@brenwenmin]

@@burnleyize what songs are there in the video

[@CrazyPato1979]

Some Mario Bros. theme songs are meant to sound like being played with a calliope. Very nice song.

[@burnleyize]

I just realized I failed to say that it operates off of air, provided by a small turbine box. Small but powerful.

[@captainantilles9094]

Is that the reason it’s so loud?

[@JohnDoe-cj6uk]

Wait so it’s not steam powered?

[@jcody66]

I mistook it for a shop vac

[@MWorsa]

@@jcody66 100% thought it sounded like a shop vac. 😃

[@crazyleyland5106]

There was Malcolm Arnold 's Grand grand overture for 3 vacuum cleaners and a floor polisher.

[@tevildo7718]

I am one of the many TMA fans who came here from that, but ironically not because I searched up calliope music, this video just turned up in my rec feed. Anyway, it's very cool to hear what this instrument sounds like, and thank you for sharing it with the world, and may the doc's memory be a blessing.

[@burnleyize]

1) Nowhere as loud as a steam calliope. Under ideal conditions and a good wind, it can be heard about a 1/3 of a mile 2) I usually do wear foam earplugs. Just didn't for this. It is not painful or uncomfortable for me. 3) My neighbors are awesome! No complaints- they love it!4) Nope, no expression controls. The only expression is had through tempo changes and holding chords/notes. Thanks for watching and for the questions!

[@jazrobean1]

I DARE you to listen to this and NOT walk with a QUICKENED STEP the rest of the day

[@frozunyogert6159]

We all float down here listening to this great music.

[@gatheringleaves]

"Camptown Ladies sing their song, oh da doo da dey"

[@diegosegura9368]

ayy

[@JamesSmith-nz4xs]

It was creep city in here. As Ritchie would also say. He turned to leave... and heard music. It was faint, but still instantly recognizable. Calliope music. (pg 429) *im readings IT rn. Looked up calliope music cuz I had no clue what it was*

[@almazikkot9787]

@@JamesSmith-nz4xs me too, lol))

[@bnqw]

James Smith ayyy same haha, on that page this instant

[@lucabalsasalsa]

Damn. Everybody making memes but nobody gonna talk about how he played calliope for 9 minutes straight.

[@donotreply8979]

What's so different about playing calliope for 9 minutes? Playing piano for 9 minutes straight is not that long. An hour might be long but 9 minutes? Really?

[@Angelicwings1]

Dang well too

[@cutesim99]

i wouldn’t call that 9 minutes

[@ninjaaron]

@@cutesim99 You wouldn't call 7 minutes and 49 seconds "nine minutes"? weird.

[@cutesim99]

@@ninjaaron theres really no need to count

[@timmyt603]

The guy who made this video is a beautiful person. Between the cheerful music he played for all of us to enjoy and the responses he's made to so many comments.... positive, friendly, thankful comments. What a wonderful guy! I know I'm late but thank you for sharing this with all of us! I love keys in rock music and I also love the flute in rock music and this....this instrument is like both those combined and it's just amazing!

[@Joshinken]

This isnt what i was looking for when i searched for “calliope song”, but i do like it.

[@leonhearth2344]

A man of culture I see in the comments, same happen to me hahaha.

[@savindian4558]

ahh A madness combat fan.

[@Joshinken]

@@savindian4558 a what fan?

[@savindian4558]

@@Joshinken i thought you are a madness combat fan. looks like i am wrong

[@ChriSaito]

Same here, but I'm really glad I found this.

[@austindevejian4044]

It would bring a tear to my eye the moment I stopped hearing my neighbor playing such happy music. Id build my life on hearing this music from time to time. So sweet

[@yds2m]

funny how so many of the commenters are here either from stephen king's It or the magnus archives (like me). horror loves to use cheery music i guess!

[@camilarossini2721]

It's about the dissonance and the corrupted innocence, I think. That's probably why evil children also scare most people.

[@yds2m]

@@camilarossini2721 yeah ive always found stuff for kids like circuses, clowns and dolls the scariest when it comes to horror. it's coming from something that supposed to give you joy and comfort

[@atharvgupta2521]

Im from Gone Girl ~

[@ImKindaLeft]

voice to text messed up canopy

[@timothykirby4406]

Yup, I’m reading It and then looked it up.

[@burnleyize]

Hey Scott. I am BLESSED to have great neighbors, in that they LOVE it! In fact, when I haven't played for a while, they will contact me and ask where the music has been!! And , if they have family/friends over, they will often call to see if I could give a little concert. I am so lucky! And what a coincidence! I have purchased some bagpipes, but I do NOT practice those outside!!!

[@MrDaimed]

A lot of people are reminded of a circus or a freak show when they hear this, but after living so close to Churchill Downs in Kentucky a big portion of my life, I have to say, It reminds me of the summertime, when the smell of cut grass tainted the air and the street vendors were selling deliciously sweet watermelon for 5 dollars a piece. Oh man, do I miss my childhood. I remember hearing carnival-like pieces flow from either the Belle of Louisville when I was downtown or when the Ice cream truck strolled around the corner onto my street. This piece takes me back to when I was like 4 and hearing the Biplanes in the sky. Going to the park on the weekend with my mother and having a picnic or just lying there and listening to the youth baseball game going on, in which we had a vantage point of the whole game; I never did care for sports at the time, for I would rather let my mind drift off with the clouds that hinted at me cravings of cotton candy. I think those days were my first time developing a raw and imaginative idea that I had. You sir, gave me a good piece of my life back to me, and I applaud you greatly for it. I forgotten just cartoonish I could view, and I never felt so good about dancing like a fool.

[@akhmetsha]

5 bucks for a watermelon slice? Must be that Japanese square-shaped melon

[@thisguy8916]

Yup, I live 35 miles south in Etown & have many of the same memories. Did you ever go to Thunder Over Louisville? Freaking awesome & the largest fireworks show in the U.S. every year & kicks off Derby week, for those who don't know. Love air shows every year, too. Been going for 25 years now.

[@CoreyChambersLA]

From your pic, your childhood must have been around 2015.

[@razorwind0077]

Daisean Brooks can't fool me man, you're very clearly lying

[@mahlkeman1]

My father Jack Mahlke died in 1992 but spent most of his adult life rebuilding calliopes for shrine circuses or museums. He grew up around the circus and was fascinated with the instrument. Had a couple over the years that he used in parades in the OKC area back in the 60's and 70's.

[@burnleyize]

Interesting, Gary! Thanks for sharing that and your dad sounds like he was a fun fellow and a kid at heart, which is a GOOD THING ! Blessings to the memory of your Dad.

[@milliemoo5135]

I’m glad to see everyone here is a magnus archives fan

[@kodyandrewmaxwell3580]

SpongeBob's right. Nobody can resist the sweet sounds of a calliope.

[@downhere5413]

This is probably the most acute reference ever that no-one will get, but did anyone else come here from The Magnus Archives?

[@catgod6531]

Yep

[@Lalaz]

yes✨

[@uncannylesbianism]

Boo me!

[@burnleyize]

Oh, and i see you know how to pronounce it. An old poem- " Proud folk stare after me Call me Calliope. Tooting joy, tooting hope, I am the Kally-ope"

[@katmunk9606]

I just came across the word “calliope” in Ray Bradbury’s Something Wicked This Way Comes, not familiar with the term I looked it up and found this video. I never knew that’s what this instrument is called! Glad this video is here! Stayed for the whole thing and totally feel immersed in the old carnival vibe of the book now.

[@VentiVonOsterreich]

I want to hear Through The Fire and Flames played in calliope next.

[@LemonMoon]

All of the yes.

[@suicidenotespellchecker]

late reply but i found it kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5ObY4uYZqhrpdU

[@billy1998vn]

@@suicidenotespellchecker Nice

[@cinnajunkie3079]

@@suicidenotespellchecker ... F you buddy 😭😂

[@tCoL_corp]

@@suicidenotespellchecker *golf clap* Its amazing how the thing actually STEAMS about halfway through

[@imbear402]

Searched VTuber Calliope Music and this is what I get. Hell yeah

[@sovietyunyun7566]

Me too

[@SparkMediaProduction]

lmao same

[@gilroyscopa]

I'm actually here because I encountered the word "Calliope music" in the SCP-2571 article and didn't know what it meant in my native language.

[@TheYvetter8]

I feel like I'm at Disneyland. I'm on the tea cups right now.

[@gatheringleaves]

It's a small world after all! So do I

[@grande1900]

HAPPY MERRY UNBIRTHDAY

[@theeecandlemaker2197]

This brought tears to my eyes, enjoyed the smile at the end and the backstrory of your friend. Great playing.

[@anthonychihuahua]

..this brought happy tears to my eyes as well. I fondly remember my childhood in the 70's going with family to the amusement park and this kind of music would play on the Merry Go Round 🎶🎠🎶

[@burnleyize]

That is just about the best thing I've ever had said to me. I am SOOoooo glad it gave you a little lift. Now, may GOD give you relief from all your anxiety, and cause your depression to depart from you, in HIS name's sake. (from one who suffers from depression/anxiety/panic, ocd ).

[@ande4455]

I also suffer from anxiety and ocd....your music is just WONDERFUL! God bless you, sir! You have a God-given talent and we all appreciate your sharing it here! Wish I could listen to you for hours. do you have any other recordings anywhere??

[@rbassilian]

From now on, I'm watching CNN on mute with this music in the background.

[@lucabalsasalsa]

Good idea

[@GamerGalaxyy]

LMFAO

[@tobydz]

HAHAHAHAHAHAAHAH!!!!!!!

[@evlani]

😂 how’s that working for you? Has it improved the experience? The whole room I’m in just laughed out loud!

[@dennistonrockstone]

🤣🤣

[@1airsoftboy]

"Folks, step right this way, see the bearded lady shave, see the dwarf grow to 7 feet tall, see the man with 5 penises, his pants fit like a glove, all right before yer eyes...all for only 2 bucks folks, step right this way"

[@a1wireless1964]

oh my gosh your description sounds almost like what we used to hear at the old Riverview amusement park in Chicago I think they had one of the best freak shows around. Marshal brodine and two ton Baker used to say almost the same exact words to get you in to see Popeye the alligator man and the two-headed serpent not to mention Minnie the Moocher who was a foot-and-a-half tall and the world's tallest short man LOL step right up see the alligator lady she walks she talks she crawls on her belly like a reptile she spits she drinks she screws and chews come see the alligator lady only one dime one tenth of a dollar step right up and see the show lol yes that was actually alive freak Show event

[@danawinsor1380]

lolololololol

[@kellythomas6347]

2 dollars?! That's ROBBERY!

[@salvatornado]

2 bucks is a kings ransom, sir!

[@L00PdeL00P]

🤨

[@Acerracer202]

You've done it, you've made me smile and tap my foot. Not much does that anymore! Amazing!

[@burnleyize]

Goodness!! So many kind comments lately- shows that there are STILL a lot of good people out there that enjoy this genre' of music. The calliope is just plain fun to play, and I hope that there will ALWAYS be a receptive and appreciative ear for it. Thank you, thank you for the nice words! Have a great one! ( or two, or three...)

[@jcb6145]

This brought tears to my eyes, and I don't know exactly why... I guess appreciation for gorgeous music so wonderfully and expertly played, mixed with a sense of loss of all the beautiful things that have disappeared or are disappearing in the world today. Thank you for this, sir

[@kenhanson4015]

Oh how I love calliope music, all the better here because we can see you play! So many thanks to you and Doc for bringing such happiness into so many peoples lives. God Bless You.

[@doug2424]

There is something about calliope that always lightens the mood.

[@Podunk82]

You Sir single handedly took me back to my childhood, waiting the whole parade to listen to the Indiana University calliope and refusing to leave no matter how hot it was. My hat is off to you and your awesome instrument!

[@ivanmelkovich7698]

A great instrument, the calliope. Whatever is played on it, the atnosphere changes and takes you to another time. Perhaps a time you haven't experienced, but the image looks so clear! Thanks for this, sir

[@CindyinLenexa]

I remember riding on the steam riverboat down the Mississippi from St Louis to calliope music and the awesomeness when we went under the big bridges and the sound was huge. Great memories. Such happy music. What a shame it's a disappearing instrument in favor of electronic junk. Very few of us are left that can remember riding the excursion boats on the river.

[@seanpinkey2188]

This touched me with nostalgia from an early memory I'm sure I have forgotten. Amazing!

[@burnleyize]

Thank you! I am so happy that it brought a smile to your face!

[@HowManyShrimp]

I was having a pretty mediocre morning, but after listening to this, I feel happier. Thank you, I really enjoy this.

[@_Voldsoy]

loving the amount of people here referencing the magnus archives, nikola orsinov would be proud

[@zeroduhaime3437]

Ah, the calliope, the sounds of mirth and joy. The fine whistling tunes bring a light to my heart. It takes me to times of dancing and tomfoolery. I thank you for shedding this light upon my soul. It is a well crafted instrument.

[@debbiecampbell5531]

I am listening to from Indiana 2024. Love it!

[@celieboo]

This is the most in tune Calliope I've ever heard. This was fantastic! Thank you for sharing!

[@captainantilles9094]

That’s because it’s powered by air, which is more controllable

[@battery781]

Finally, a video of my neighbor at 3 AM

[@burnleyize]

I honestly confess- I am NOT COMPUTER SAVY !!!!! But, I would LOVE to record MIDI for anyone that wants one once I get going again! LUV music!

[@jonathanhoover737]

Absolutely…. I would love it!!

[@gamerjaqi7873]

I know its an old upload but its so lovely. These calliopes and the old circus organs just give joy :)

[@Dubtee]

This is such an odd and underrated instrument, that I'm certain will fall into obscurity soon, as these things to happen with innovative technology. But you, sir, are talented!

[@akmediascope]

I have always pronounced it as "Ka-li-o-peeThank you for this! this makes me so happy! I remember the circuses. This is so wonderful-- I remember the big beautiful giant calliope that came to Indianapolis Fairgrounds-- I love that you changed the tune to bluesey and then launched into HAS ANYBODY SEEN MY GAL? You are fantastic!

[@JonesNate]

When I was in elementary school, we went up the Circus World Museum in Baraboo, Wisconsin, where I had my first viewing of a real live Calliope. I remember it was so loud I had to plug my ears in order to avoid blowing my eardrums out. However, it was so enjoyable that I just stood there and listened to it for about 10 minutes. Ever since then, I have enjoyed Calliope music whenever I have heard it, even though it is very rare to hear it. Thank you very much for uploading this!

[@x_HarleyQ_x]

I just discovered that my younger roommate has never actually heard a calliope, only heard "of" them. Havinh such fond memories of smells of fresh buttered popcorn, cotton candy, and the unforgettable, magical and elusive sound of the calliope, I immediately typed "calliope" into KZbin, turned the volume on my phone all the way up, and clicked on this video. The look on his face was priceless. Halfway through the video he was dancing around the living room like my mom and I used to do when we'd hear them playing at the carnival. Never before hear the sound of a calliope, theres something magically transcend about it unique sound that instantly turns you into a little kid and has you dancing around with a smile from ear to ear. Thank you, sir, for bringing back such a wonderful memory of my mom and I, and for allowing me to introduce the magical sound of the calliope to the next generation. You are a true master of your craft, sir. Thank you for sharing it with the world. (Tips her hat to burnleyize cook) 👍🏻🎩💖

[@batty4sleep]

Classic and beautiful example of musical Americana! And as a musical saw player and composer I can't help but imagine how the two instruments would sound together, both being American and jovial-sounding instruments (I'm also a fan of music history and ethno-musicology, so two rare instruments from similar heritage makes me even more excited). Pushing aside my composer thoughts, as a performer I can say that you are quite the maestro, and as an audience member who grew up around a circus, I can say this performance brings me back to my childhood. Truly a shame these aren't at every state fair, carnival, and theme park; the many forms of the organ are a huge part of American history. From the theatre organ on the radio, in silent film, and of course, theatre, to the pipe organs still seen in many chapels around the country today, to of course the calliope, found everywhere where fun ensued, from fairs to steamboats and more. Christopher Walken may need more cowbell, but I think America could use more calliope!

[@spectrespooks]

I've always loved spooky carnival music but this is even better. Thank you for your performance, Apollo's blessings to you and your instrument.

[@Greenpoptartover9000]

For those of you deadbeats who got lost just like me, welcome. I didn’t know that the word “Calliope” had another meaning either.

[@dressedhatto8093]

this comment section is surprisingly lacking in hololive comments lol

[@hasfeelingstoo]

This is my new favorite instrument! It just reminds me of circuses and childhood. It is sweet and energetic. Love it.

[@Eternal-Security]

Something about the sound of this instrument and it's sound is very appealing to me. It's gorgeous and you are a wonderful steam organ player sir! God Bless!

[@julesjames593]

I've played this three or four times as background music. Such a pleasure! Thank you.

[@dabielle]

I regularly come back to this video whenever I’m sad because it cheers me up in such a way I can’t describe. Thank you!

[@inker_monkey]

" I mean, they say you can hear it from MILES away ... "

[@burnleyize]

@@inker_monkey :Well… this does not operate off of steam, but rather air pressure, and lots of it! It can easily be heard about 1/4 of a mile on 1 pound of air pressure. I usually dial the pressure down at the house. Steamboats and calliopes designed for steam CAN be heard for about 3 miles on a clear day! An interesting side note: the inventor of the calliope- a Mr. Stoddard- envisioned the tuned whistles taking the place of church bells! For real! Thank goodness that the idea / application never caught on.

[@cgialloreto]

"The calliopes can be heard all the way to Sewickly."

[@hamonthat5605]

Was looking for an anime reaper rapping, got some good music anyways

[@hugedoofus]

Sounds a lot like Super Mario World music

[@Cheersthewinners]

It does. Omg

[@pavement66]

3:30 or so you hear shades of SMB2 / Doki Doki Panic

[@markfrommaryland3825]

Don't you mean SMB music sounds like this?

[@hathats]

IM SO GLAD I WASNT THE ONLY ONE it’s literally the theme of captain toad

[@DinnerForkTongue]

Yeah, old Mario games' music was quite calliope-like before the new age shift to a jazz-like vibe.

[@spinemporium]

This sounds like the song my grandfather used to play for me! I called it "Faster, faster". He left it to me after he passed, along with a steamtrunk. the dolls are back

[@RayIsLost.]

The fact i understood this immediately

[@uncannylesbianism]

TMA FANDOM RAHHHH

[@Nos1maj]

Be still for there is strange music

[@sandrapanico6357]

Definitely carousel worthy. Who needs prerecorded music when you can have a very talented musician with an authentic calliope in working order like this? This is the next best thing to a Wurlitzer organ.

[@kriskraft5074]

I found a calliope in a Shriners storage unit. It was in an open trailer that was decorated like an old circus train car. Got it working and they used it in parades.

[@ThePaddymike]

This makes me cry

[@premapoojitanananda7947]

One of my favorite instruments; very animated 🏵️😊🎆

[@tomasgulas]

After reading the comments i went on to listen to the Magnus Archives.

[@RayIsLost.]

How did it go?

[@SammyBozo]

Absolutely magnificent! One of my very favorite musical instruments played by a true Maestro!! Such a grand performance! You made me truly happy in honor of your friend and I'm appreciative for it... thank you!

[@DefectoPerfect0]

I'm here because of Psychonauts 2, I was curious on what a Calliope was. I am not disappointed. I love this!

[@videogameboy90]

Same haha

[@andymcinroy]

I came to this after reading Something Wicked This Way Comes. Your instrument and skills are wonderful. 'the calliope pipes shimmered with star explosions but no one sat at the high keyboard. The wind, slicing ice-water air in the pipes, made the music'.

[@ubik5453]

Me too 😊 I just finished that chapter 😀

[@joaozin-o9x]

De onde você ficou sabendo desse livro?

[@madz6_]

“He hesitated, then stepped inside so he could see up the narrow throat of the staircase a little better. Nothing. And it was Creep City in here. As Richie would also say. he turned to leave…. and heard music. It was faint but instantly recognizable. Calliope music.”

[@shirleygoodson8683]

Oh how I want to show this to my father! In 6th grade, mine was the only hand that shot up recognizing a calliope, which I pronounced cal e ope. Again it was only my hand that went up when asked for another pronounciation. When we heard the Delta Queen’s calliope play, we dashed to the river. When I worked at a record shop, the only music my father requested was calliope albums. Thank you for happy memories. I sang right along with you. :)

[@s.p.3587]

My grandfather played a calliope. I think it was on a boat (Idr). He was told that he could come back and play it whenever he wanted.

[@eloquent_redneck3719]

They put them on ships and they would use the ships steam boilers to power them and you could hear it for miles around, everyone would stop and listen when it played as a ship left port. Your grandfather had an awesome job!

[@s.p.3587]

@@eloquent_redneck3719 It wasn’t his job; I don’t know that he would have wanted to do that for a living. He seems to vividly remember the chance he got to play it, though.

[@dwayneclemons5497]

Whoever you are, playing the calliope, you sound just beautiful! I didn't know what I was getting myself into what I put on this video. But once you started playing, I just could not stop listening! Thank you so much for the beautiful and inspiring music!

[@ox8833]

I’ve listened to this countless times and each time it puts me in a great mood

[@sjp35productions6]

It’s 2024 and this popped up in my feed. Happy music for a happy time.

[@caicaicaicaicaicai]

definitely not the calliope I was looking for but I'll stay I guess

[@GabrielA-jy9jk]

GUH~

[@amymorton1645]

My 13 month old son has made me play this several times, he is utterly obsessed! Thank you for sharing your talent and making my son even more interested in music :)

[@leamarie1974]

Wow! I just love calliope music and you are an amazing musician! Bravo! Thanks for sharing. Also, what a special tribute!

[@marioncobaretti2280]

you play it perfectly , sounds awesome!

[@bencurtis6655]

That was beautiful. I watched the whole thing with a huge smile on my face. Thank you for sharing! You did Doc proud!

[@jameshollowell6151]

Do you live in Natchez? Once a long time ago a friend and I were walking through a neighborhood and we heard the most incredible music!! I know it was this!

[@burnleyize]

James Hollowell Yep, live here in Natchez. Now, depending upon how long ago this was, it could have been me, or Dr Borum or Gabe Chingary( who was a Captain aboard the Mississippi Queen and had calliope at his house!) I have had mine since about 2003.

[@CJAFTER5]

I once came across this vid when I read the word "calliope" in a creepypasta, and then after having watched a let's play of Bioshock infinite and hearing a calliope version of "girls just wanna have fun", here I am again! Truly a smile to the ear like the previous comment said

[@TissueCat]

Candle Cove? Because that's how I found this video too.

[@CJAFTER5]

Yup, that's the one xD

[@velocityra]

TheFattestCat42 Same :D

[@pierrostudio7767]

Too circus like, not enough magesty

[@warpwar]

Same here, I read about it in the Candle Cove stories. I realized that I had heard of a calliope, in passing, but have never seen one or heard one play.

[@No2clarinet]

The Merriam-Webster app has a “Word if the Day” every day and today’s word was “calliope.” My gosh am I so happy to have that app because it led me here and finding this video has truly made my day! ♥️😃 thank you so much for giving me some of my childhood back today!

[@aliciamanolas5646]

Beautifully played! Thankyou for sharing the memory of your friend in this way, it was both memorable and wonderful, You are an amazing musician and you make this look so effortless and joyous! Been hoping I'd find one of these for sale for many years now, and I'm renewed in my determination to keep my eye out!

[@intterror]

It's like playing a mix of RollerCoaster Tycoon and Super Mario Bros. Superb!

[@wjpipkin]

Actually it is pronounced "Ka-Lie-O-Pee." Not Kally-ope. LOL!!!! Sounds awesome btw!

[@fjccommish]

You should have some popcorn popping, some helium balloons.

[@vanilla_labelle]

talented playing! would love to hear a classical piece like moonlight sonata on such an amazing instrument! thanks

[@NoahtheEpicGuy]

I'd love to be your neighbor. I use MIDI a lot to write music, and I've always known & used "Lead 3 (Calliope)" but never actually knew what it was. Well, now I do!