This is pretty incredible. I understand how they cut player piano rolls straight from a player. How they did the banjos, I have no idea. And pretty danged close to the original recording...
But pedal steels are really simple and primitive!
Dave
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnB7x7CmfBw
Another more complicated than Pedal Steel device
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It's likely the whole roll (and all the musical parts) was cut on a reproducing piano. The holes in the roll activate pins, which control levers that play the piano keys, the banjo strings/frets, the bass drum, tambourine, and other instruments.
Band organs are fascinating devices, and they must be heard in-person to get the full effect. This is late 18th century technology at it's finest. These band organs used to be found in every merry-go-round, and many dance halls, bars and restaurants. They were the "juke-box" of the day.
Band organs are fascinating devices, and they must be heard in-person to get the full effect. This is late 18th century technology at it's finest. These band organs used to be found in every merry-go-round, and many dance halls, bars and restaurants. They were the "juke-box" of the day.
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