I BOUGHT A CHURCH ORGAN PART 7 - Putting In ALL Of The Pipes

[@LOOKMUMNOCOMPUTER]

watch the organ series from the beginning with this playlist here kzbin.info/aero/PLluPQLh1xzlI7EMB5qIxDd_1OLE-Z_kyC

[@anthonyschievano6261]

At the end of the project it will need a complete tuning in equal temperament by a professional tuner technician... it will sound even greater!! good job so far.. ;)

[@LOOKMUMNOCOMPUTER]

@@anthonyschievano6261 yeah definitely needs more tuning! But only a bit. I think half of its charm is the fact it's a bit out haha. If not may aswell use a vst!

[@wiktordiy6033]

Hi Sam, will you play "Ride", "Mind over matter" and "Youth8500" when you have split going? I love the project btw.

[@peterbrand7131]

This is so good. The entire project has been incredible. Keeping going! You’re nearly there!

[@nialltracey2599]

Copyright free MIDI...? Not for another 5 years, I'm afraid. Eric Coates died in 1957, so the Dambusters March is not in the public domain until the end 2027.

[@willburton-edwards2882]

I build, tune, and service church organs for a living, and I've got to say, your work this far has been very impressive! You've managed to solve your way out of so many common problems with innovative thinking and masterful craftsmanship. I have to give you extra props for wiring it all yourself, too! Telecoms cable can be a real bugger!

[@professornuke7562]

So....it's official. Direct from the formerly repressive Big Church Organ. Sam not only KNOWS WHAT HE'S DOING, but appears to be doing it well.

[@umbertoyltp]

Maybe you can offer some proper tuning as you are probably more experienced to make it sound massive and roaring, instead of a wonky carnival organ! (no offence intended). ;-)

[@unclemick-synths]

@@umbertoyltp the building is a big part of that formula - particularly the physical dimensions for the lowest notes.

[@chrism4008]

Im impressed that that is still a business you can have a career in. That seems like a super cool job

[@IaCthulhuFthagn]

@@umbertoyltp Also... a lot of the "wonky carnival organ" feel comes from all the ranks always playing in unison, so it'll likely improve :P

[@flekkzo]

If you could get a good static microphone situation you could sell time on that organ. Send in a midi file, and the organ plays it and records a file, and you download it. Automate it with some simple web tools and what nots. Bet there aren’t too many services like that around :)

[@l3o-l3o-l3o]

i would volunteer helping with the web stuff :-)

[@watahyahknow]

when i recorded a band in a live situation u just hung two mikes up from the ceiling about 10cm apart over the mixingboard and pointed at an angle away from eachother to get the stereo effect , worked fine and recorded some of the ambiance from the crowd / fans too

[@sircompo]

The world's first OaaS (Organ as a Service). Genius.

[@clementdel2776]

Yes ! 👍

[@flekkzo]

@@sircompo There has to be some pretty cool retro gaming music that’s screaming for some organs.

[@electronash]

"You don't know what you're doing, Sam. You'll never get that working." lol Love this series of vids, btw. Taking some very old musical pipeage, and making it modern again with MIDI.

[@electronash]

OK, I say "modern", the MIDI standard was released around 1983, but you get what I meant. lol At least the Arduino/ATmega/STM32/Teensy is relatively modern. :p

[@mrrandomperson3106]

@@electronash It's still more modern than 1957 when the organ was first built!

[@karlfischer1011]

Them: how come no one is interested in our thing? (Shrug and cry)... Also them: (see a newbie) Sam you don't know what you're doing!

[@karlfischer1011]

@@electronash i follow a couple organ builders on Facebook and the circuit work they show is now a lot like Sam's approach. 40 years later and MIDI is adopted as normal. Some crazy proprietary circuits existed between the 60s and now. Some were great overall for 50 years and others were illogical endeavors in "mine is bigger" :)

[@Engineer9736]

@@karlfischer1011 A lot of real pipe organs have MIDI interfaces. Palace of Arts Budapest has the standard 5-pin DIN connectors in the stage console, and another guy on KZbin who plugged his laptop into a big cathedral organ (don't know name anymore) to play some midi files. I guess any organ with a movable stage console works with midi

[@Victorietti]

Over my time on the internet, I collected thousands of midi files (some of the websites are long time dead) recorded from piano rolls - some even from aeolian organ rolls (midi files with two tracks - one for each organ manual) and since they were often recorded by real people, they sound much more "alive" than modern midi files sequenced using computer. I already found piano able to play midi files in local museum, but not pipe organ - It would be fantastic, to hear some of these, nearly 100 year old paper roll recordings played on this instrument. To anyone interested, I could upload the collection somewhere.

[@LOOKMUMNOCOMPUTER]

Sure send em over as in the next video I'll be splitting channels etc. check my contact form at lookmumnocomputer dot com

[@davidedgar7338]

Please make good master recordings for the class a audio guys.

[@return4570]

Yes please!

[@MrAsBBB]

I am now 54 but I remember having the same enthusiasm wiring up computers and printers with phone wire when I was in my teens. You have such great energy. You are gorgeous..

[@TB76Returns]

The organ truely has gone in the right hands thanks to you Sam!

[@TB76Returns]

@Pierre Lando "Oh you don't know what you're doing Sam!"

[@laurensa.1803]

He even doesn't know what he's doing!

[@henkkalter3892]

A complete church organ and you made it work. Even the registers can be controlled separately if you have to, which required huge boxes with read relays in the old version. For someone who doesn't know what he's doing, you're doing very well! 👍😃

[@annother3350]

He made an organ that fitted a whole house into one small room of the museum!!

[@TheBlueB0mber]

For someone who "doesn't know what he's doin" it sure seems like you've got a pretty darn good idea what you'd like to accomplish. I'm just glad to be along for the ride!

[@watahyahknow]

he goes about it the same way i would at fixing my stuff : mess with it untill it either breaks or works again , the longer you do this the less things go boom / fizz / crackle or release the magic smoke

[@PhilJonesIII]

If half of us knew what we were doing, we wouldn't do it. One of the most satisfying things in life: Turning "I can't" into "I can't yet."

[@henninghoefer]

I started watching the series because I thought "that's so crazy and outlandish", but now I love it because your craftsmanship is awesome in modernizing, yet preserving this old instrument. Thank you and keep it up!

[@subliminallabs]

Best pipe organ in the world. Shove it all in one room! Now, expand the roof into an echo chamber, a tower, and have bafflings you can lower or remove every story, controllable reverb unit. mic at the top to capture the echo.

[@Tyyyyuru]

Plate reverb in the basement

[@xenolard]

I can't say ive ever been that interested in organs in a church but ever since watching this series I can't get enough. We went to balboa park in San Diego whilst we were on holiday there and there was a man practising on the amazing organ there (look it up). We sat and watched him for about an hour and hearing the noises it was making was all the more interesting after understanding what actually makes it all work. Cheers Sam!

[@CuriousMarc]

Hats off! Impressive achievement.

[@MrDsmen]

What I love the most about this is the bellows bouncing with that equipment on it as the organ plays :D

[@ronkuhlmeier6414]

We need Toilet Kozmo on top of the bellows dancing around.

[@neino36]

I'll be absolutely honest. I was one of the doubters. I just kept my mouth shut about it. But now that you're at this point with it. You're absolutely the best person to happen to this organ. I'm so happy you do what you do, man. You're the only person on the planet who can do what you do, Sam. Keep shining on, you beautiful madman you.

[@aa-oq1ev]

Just a tip for tuning - you can use a small chisel to gently knock the tuner up or down. More precise and then you don't have to touch the pipe - believe it or not, just the heat from your hands is enough to affect the tuning. Very impressive work!

[@doomkeepercanada]

Makes me really happy to see this wonderful instrument,(that would have likely been scrapped without you), make noise again. You can almost hear it sighing joyfully at being put to use. You sir are truly an inspiration to us all.

[@gregaluise5727]

I have to make it over to the UK to see This Museum is Not Obsolete in person! This place just seems EXCELENT! And I'll second another comment about your organ loops. That one you keep using does add so much TENSION. I couldn't put my finger on it till someone else said it. A movie could be scored with your loops! A big fan of your work and creativity Sam!

[@jp.claris]

パイプオルガンシステム完成おめでとうございます。こんなにもコンパクトに押し込む技術すごいです。素晴らしい演奏をありがとうございます。 Congratulations on completing the pipe organ system. It's amazing how you can push it so compactly. Thank you for your wonderful performance.

[@TheFurriestOne]

Those small pipes in the reed-chest are reminiscent of bagpipes, I love it! Oh wow, I love that circus-style tune too, wonderful!

[@properjob2311]

Dambusters! amazing job.

[@colinburroughs9871]

I moved a 1880's Church Organ out of storage. The amount of stuff involved in these things is simply overwhelming. Props for getting literally any result that's usable.

[@rudie2902]

Hi Sam. the organ sounds fantastic playing the midi file. You made fantastic progress since Saturday 11 days ago when I attempted to play a couple of notes on the partially completed organ from the midi keyboard. Still the trip I made especially to see your museum from Dublin was well worth it. Very impressed with all you accomplished in this museum.

[@kristopherdetar4346]

You are waaay to humble to say you don’t know what you are doing. I think your doing a great job !!!!

[@gtrokk]

The organ loop is just amazing. Gives so much atmosphere to the video. Is there a chance to hear the entire loop just by itself? Please?

[@chrism4008]

Patreon I'd bet. He puts out tons of songs and files on there

[@hschieck]

Instant "Interstellar" vibes added to the video.

[@djwmunro]

My Dad built and serviced pipe organs for many years.I started helping at 5 years old. This brings back memories. The trumpets were always the hardest to get right. Make you life easier and use a flat screw driver for tuning. There are special tools for tuning .The heat from your hands will affect the tuning. Also wash you hands well after touching the pipes they are high in lead. Do you have a list of parts you need. Dad can’t work anymore so all his tools any supplies need to go to a good home.

[@FaradeyCuts]

You are making breathtaking projects! Hello from Ukraine!

[@keithlampe5090]

What a fitting closing melody! I've thoroughly enjoyed watching the organ project and I feel you have done Joan's organ a great honor in bringing it back to life and giving it a SERIOUS upgrade! Your content rocks!

[@MarkMcCluney]

Amen Keith! I literally had a tear in my eye when I heard it playing so magnificently. And God bless everyone who doesn't know what they're doing.

[@technoandrew]

Amazing work and dedication Sam. That final demonstration play gave me goosebumps.

[@arrbam02]

Fantastic! So funny to see that box with the bellows and its lid going up and down while it was playing :)

[@xephon3000]

Just when I think this project can’t get even more awesome, you mention the build of the console with separate keyboards for different sets of pipes . Just imagining the possibilities is making me super excited for future updates. Amazing work thus far!!

[@Veptis]

I love the backing track here. It's ominous but also receptive so my brain turned it into Acapella voices telling me 'we know you want, we know you want ...' I have trouble to do a repetitive task for more than an hour at a time, so you managing to get this done really highlights how much you love this work!

[@Radek__]

7:09 I bet, that many many years ago, the original organ creator could only dream of it (about that kind of lights effect)

[@leximatic]

Simply awesome. All hail The Queen Of Instruments.

[@waltervapour]

Utterly brilliant. The world is a better place for folk like you doing things like this.

[@OvAeons]

Every time there is a new organ vid i have to go back and watch the first 'you don't know what you're doin' Sam!'. It is gold lol.

[@wimdsock9419]

Honestly the best project I've ever seen shared on KZbin. I salute you sir!

[@FerintoshFarmsPhotography]

Oh your neighbors must love you

[@linusgoblin]

Oyyy! Well done and congrats for rounding this baby up! I love this series and im eager to hear all the cool music you will make with this, cheers

[@Radek__]

8:36 that sound resonance effect is awesome

[@RingingResonance]

It's not resonance. It's heterodyning. The same principle is used in kinds of stuff such as the various radios in your phone used for the wifi, bluetooth, and 4g/5g connections before the signal is demodulated.

[@Radek__]

@@RingingResonance thanks. btw English is not my native language so I don't know technical terminology. I could use resonance or vibrato because I don't know other words to describe what is happening with sound frequencies.

[@RingingResonance]

@@Radek__ No problem.

[@MeriaDuck]

The best project of the internet! Love the lighting of the active pipe, it really brings it to life. What a tremendous effort this has been, it is a treat to follow you 😍

[@Maxxarcade]

Around 15:33, I like how you can see the wind line on the left and the regulator on the right, both kind of dancing to the music. And that piece of equipment on the regulator is just chilling there for the ride.

[@timau7664]

I love the depth the LEDs add. Worth the extra time you took. Well done mate.

[@joelhacker8767]

Good on you for getting it all wired up! Also, good way to straighten the one with the dents with the broom handle. That's exactly how the professional organ restorers do it.

[@Alan_UK]

Awesome Sam! You are a man of many talents that's adding so many great interactive features to the museum. As a fan of cinema/theatre organs then maybe you can squeeze in some percussion and toy effects at some point.

[@wernervannuffel2608]

Impressive craftmanship, Sam. Unbelievable YOU DID IT... AGAIN!

[@collinbarker]

I am so glad you got this all put together and are planning on hooking it up completely to the console. I will definitely stop by if I ever end up across the pond. As another person said, the idea of uploading Midi to it and getting a recording back once you get it all set up properly sounds like a great idea as well!

[@dahlavibez5726]

Meanest mana and energy Sam , I'll be enjoying my coffee to this and a cheeky smoke while I watch your organ antics

[@gloryhound]

It's been so cool to watch this project, thanks for sharing all your hard work! That organ's had such an incredible life and it doesn't even know haha

[@Renzsu]

I was thinking the same.. if the organ makers could see how it's getting a second (or more) life like this, I'm sure they'd be happy to see it. Much better than it getting discarded, it'll be setup for years and years of service again!

[@somethingsnowing]

I love that the top plates are mounted with wooden threaded standoffs and nuts with WOODEN threads.

[@Ranger_Kevin]

Kudos to you, Sam, you are a man of many talents. I really like how the led illumination has turned out, really makes you appreciate how the instrument works when you can see which pipes contribute to a particular note. Hopefully I can make it over to England and some point to visit in person.

[@peterjames6620]

I am not a musician and have very little engineering knowledge. In fact, whenever I watch any of your videos, I have absolutely no idea what you're doing......but for some reason, I still like watching them :-)

[@diymaster1121]

The organ turned out fantastic. I never doubted you would finish it. Also i am really excited for analog synthesized organ ranks. Thats something i have been looking at for a ling time, but finding any info is really hard, so thats something i want to see.

[@jimp.7286]

Wonderful music choice at the end! The people that built the instrument are surely smiling down to hear it sing again. Cheers.

[@errantpursuits4249]

The extra work for the LEDs is absolutely appreciated and, I believe, totally worth the end effect.

[@316Minecraft]

Ooh nice bit of Eric Coates at the end there! I think this organ is really going to show it’s full potential once you get the “stops” sorted out on the console, as individual ranks can sound so much more subtle than full organ. I can’t wait!

[@armybasegamer8859]

do you know the name of eric coates's music at the end? coudn't find it

[@316Minecraft]

@@armybasegamer8859 The piece is called "The Dam Busters March", and was used as the theme for the 1955 British war film "The Dambusters", starring Richard Todd

[@armybasegamer8859]

@@316Minecraft thanks mate👍

[@securi-t]

OMG, the old school hymn number board on the back wall just sets the whole thing off! I haven't seen one of those in decades!

[@Ippatron]

I'M LOVING ALL THIS!! as you said it is a pretty mental thing to work on... seeing it working completly makes your heart happy, just listening to it from 2.311,9 km away from it makes me feel so little against this massive musical sounding beast!! congrats Sam!❤

[@callum7227]

Can't help but smile when the organ plays it sounds huge

[@AntoineK16]

Love the videos, truely hope I can make it to the museum one day. Cheers from Switzerland :) BTW, any chance you can upload a long version of the chill organ soundtrack we hear throughout the video ?? Thanks !

[@bibuloustricorn7823]

He’s like Colin Furze of the Music World!

[@Radar-vd6tf]

WoW WoW WoW Give yourself a massive ginormous pat on the back Sam You are one of my top 5 channels on KZbin and projects like this are the reason why! We need people like you in this world Great stuff Thanks Ryan

[@xavierayayaell546]

What are your other 4?

[@davidpiper3652]

When you removed the organ from Joan's house and hacksawed through the wires I did wince. But I never doubted that it would play again and I am surprised how quickly you have succeeded. Amazing.

[@Nemhaine42]

OH MAN this is incredible! This has become one of my favourite things on your channel and the amount of work you've put into it is mind blowing! Absolutely brilliant!

[@Mrsnichols1965]

Absolutely love the digs at the bastards that said it couldn't be done and you don't know what you are doing! Almost makes me want to find an old pipe organ and rebuild it. Except for that time and space thing... which is almost like velocity but usually keeps you from going anywhere instead.

[@deezwaffles558]

I CAN NOT THANK YOU ENOUGH FOR THIS I've always loved pipe organs and seeing you do this is making me so happy

[@KiiaBite]

This is a real labour of love but the payout is going to be so worth it. I can't wait to see it up and running. Outdone yourself this time Sam!

[@jonathanharvey2156]

Am I the only person who wants the backing music from this? I know it’s just a loop from the initial tests of the organ, but I really like it!

[@mike_maple]

Yes, would really like to know what it's called - anyone?

[@jonathanharvey2156]

@@mike_maple as far as I know, it’s literally just a loop Sam made on the keystep pro when it was first connected to the organ… so thus not even a track of any sort…

[@mike_maple]

@@jonathanharvey2156 thanks for that, explains why I cant find it! Can help thinking I've heard it before though...

[@GeorgeDolbier]

still proper respect for using wax lacing. ATT and BTT are proud of ya

[@mikededmon]

This is so COOL! I can't wait to see what you do with the console and interface it using midi and analog ranks.

[@Saand1338]

Man, that tuning at 10:19-10:25 on its own was weirdly melodic and nice. A shame I live all the way in bloody Australia, seeing this beautiful machine in person must be a full-body experience.

[@tombrule285]

My dog did not appreciate tuning up the pipes 😂

[@NaokisRC]

I need to come visit just for this organ. I don't know why but they've always given me joy to listen to

[@andersevenrud]

This is so cool! When you're tuning it almost sounds like something from the Chernobyl miniseries soundtrack 😂

[@PixelmechanicYYZ]

Or a highlander firing up his bagpipes :)

[@ebeeuwu]

the wind chest bobbing up and down in that last bit gave me so much joy

[@xion1305]

7:27 looks amazing!

[@phyxirian]

The machine bobbing in the background when the pipes play is very satisfying to watch, oddly enough.

[@Dilworthy]

You bummin legend! Look mum he's put an organ together! Mum should be proud

[@TerrilDKfursKing]

When I ever think of original 80's british punk, I think of you and your outfits and attitude dude. It's so freaking amazing!

[@Shilorius]

the "weight" on the bellows is in serious need for some big wiggly eyes on its two knobs. I just love how it "dances" to the beat on 15:36

[@georgiv7154]

It's amazing how organized he is...

[@hamaljay]

When you turned off the light and started playing with the LEDs that made my day. Thanks.

[@dahlavibez5726]

Schematic for icing on cake 🍰🍰🍰

[@valicove]

As someone that has only ever seen this channel from the organ videos for someone that doesn't know what he is doing he is doing a magnificent job. Keep on doing what you don't know Sam it is spectacular.

[@nevets9436]

The peer gynt morning mood part gave me chills. Excellent work!

[@stefanszafran6412]

Dambusters on Sammond Organ proper moved me… wonderful 👌🏻

[@gaius_enceladus]

Sounds *great*, playing the "Dambusters" theme there! Awesome!

[@marvintpandroid2213]

That is a mighty fine organ you have there.

[@nottiification]

Its been so much fun watching you play with your organ.

[@michaelkingmikekingmusiccouk]

Fabulous.

[@howHumam]

Wow. I've been around related fields and this takes me back to random dinners with power point lectures on acoustics and such. My first thought about that location is where's the sweet spot that makes your bones buzz...

[@Raddlesnakes000]

Sam it's really quite beautiful what you've made. It's enough playing the keys but when it starts playing itself with a midi track and the leds come on it's really something else.

[@CharlesSchaum]

Congratulations! You figured out what you were doing, showed the pluck of a problem solver, and let your success speak (and play) louder than the naysayers.

[@keithsquawk]

All those lights -- add sequencers Oooohhh!

[@groovedodger]

I bet Joan would be pleased 👍good job .

[@trex70]

Yes, so good. Thank's

[@Colin_Ames]

Great stuff!

[@mrkthmn]

The lights are what make it for me. We've al heard organ music so while the project is cool, the music on its own isnt super engaging but being able to see which pipes are playing and the cool visual that creates is very cool.

[@BeTheAeroplane]

10:19 SAMPLED!!! Going in an ambient soundscape!

[@kennethjanczak4900]

you are a great inspiration to people, my 4 year old daughter love to watch your videos, she is having a blast and a fantastic time..... so do i...she already told that she want to get an education in the science area...robotics or doctor with prostetic as specialty..... . so Thanks for taking the time to make the videos and share them....