An old pump organ that works! Especially cool for fans of the movie Amélie

SheIsTheLadyAmalthea posted this video on youtube for her sister in Italy to show her the new (old, from around 1900) pump organ. I was so grateful to hear it because every pump organ I have come across at auctions, estate sales, and antique stores has been completely broken.

I was also excited that she chose to play a piece from a French movie I love called Amélie. The piece is called ""Comptine d'un autre été : L'après midi" by Yann Tiersen.

Several people remarked that she was pumping too fast because there must have been a leak. Regardless, I think it would be difficult to keep a proper tempo with your fingers while your feet are pumping at a different tempo and aren't used to doing so. I give her a lot of credit! Good job!

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Retropolis, long time since I

Retropolis, long time since I have been to your site. I like the new look! Coincidentally, the first thing I see is a pump organ playing a song from one of my very favorite movies. SO Great!
I have a lot of catching up to do!
~ Beth ~

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