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Last Chance For The Wanamaker Organ

🕑 Added 2024-02-27 21:34:11 +0000 UTC

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John Crunk

Hi, Fran. The Wanamaker has been on my bucket list for several years. Due to your prodding, my wife and I took a two day trip to Philly to experience this incredible machine. We were not disappointed and took in three performances. The last performance was special -- we sat in the "best seats in the house" next to the console and were excited to meet the organist Luke Staisinunas. His performance was just magic. Thanks again for your attention to this historic masterpiece.

David Peaker

Sad news. I am also a Patreon of Look Mum No Computer and over the last couple of years Sam has taken a church organ, which was installed in someone's house, and rebuilt it in his museum. Not as impressive as the Wanamaker, but still quite an achievement.

Mike O'Dell

It's not *like* a living thing. It *is* a living thing. Pipe Organ - noun The most powerful thing created by Man that DOESN'T EXPLODE.

Mike Stubbs

INFURIATING

Fred Patton

I grew up listening to records of E. Power Biggs, Virgil Fox, and many others. My Mom was an organist, and my Dad was an organ enthusiast. We had records "starring" the Wannamaker Organ, as well as the Atlantic City Convention Hall Organ. Very disappointing to hear that this magnificent instrument is in trouble.

Motten

Such a beautiful, imposing instrument is like a living thing... it's a travesty that it's being neglected. Preservation of this stuff matters. Your pretzel looks yum!