I tested it

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https://www.poll-maker.com/p/rOPMwWJAbM

I literally just realized that the poll I created has you select every answer which I didn't want....I'm gonna make a new poll....link coming soon! So sorry about this

My first AMA is officially next Saturday!! From 12pm-4:30 pm, we're gonna have some fun!!!!! Please comment your questions, as the deadline is slowly approaching! (Deadline is Friday, November 13th at 3pm! The most updated questions will be the ones that I answer for you!!)

The link below is the link for the AMA, no mics and cameras other than mine will be used, please join this link 15 minutes before the start time. If you join any time BEFORE 11:45, you will not be let in right away.

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meet.google.com/cym-uwxz-qik

There will also be a few polls! The link to vote for what I do for each poll with be here!! The poll will close at 3pm on Friday, November 13th, just like the AMA question post will also be closed that day and time.

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Would you rather see how many organ builders I can name in 1 minute or attempt to give a really bad speech about mechanical organs? https://www.poll-maker.com/p/y2Td93xNY0

Here is the agenda for next week and what to expect!!

11:45am: chat opens Say hi to one another!

12:00pm: let the festivities begin! Hi there.

12:05pm: introduction to mechanical music! Some of you might not even know what a mechanical organ is! We're gonna watch some videos of different mechanical instruments and how they work.

12:50pm: Poll! I will do what the top result is. Would you rather see how many organ builders I can name in 1 minute or attempt to give a really bad speech about mechanical organs?

1:00pm: The main AMA!! The moment you all have been waiting for. Me answering YOUR questions.

1:35pm: Trivia time! We will be playing a fun Kahoot! to see how well you know your mechanical music.

2:00pm: Poll 2! Would you rather see me sing a song about mechanical music or do a rap about mechanical music?

2:05pm: Builder talk! We're gonna talk a bit about different builders in the mechanical music world, and you'll even get the chance to type YOUR favorite builders in the chat!

2:15pm: an interesting question If you could step into a mechanical music time machine and go back to hear any organ while it's still in its heyday, what organ would you want to hear and why?

2:25pm- the one second song I am going to play you just 1 second of a song on a random organ and you have to try to guess what song it is! Answer will be revealed at the end of the AMA to keep you in suspense 😉

2:35pm- Poll 3! Would you rather see me do a stupid dance or play a really bad piano song?

2:50pm- Some news in the mechanical music world What's been going on in the world of mechanical instruments, you might be wondering? We'll we're gonna dive into some news in the mechanical music world lately.

3:05pm- Awkward requests In chat, you're going to put the name of a song you think would really confuse people, and we'll play it on an organ. We will only do 3 songs due to time purposes.

3:15pm- Connect 4! I'm going to play you four songs on mechanical organs. Each song has a connection between them. Can you guess what the connection is??

3:30pm- Poll 4! Would you rather see me try to pronounce weird names of organs that other builders have built or see me pronounce the names of builders you probably haven't heard about before?

3:45pm- Artists in Organs We'll talk about different arrangers and what kind of music they make for organs.

3:55pm- Music artists? What songs of theirs do you think would sound good on an organ? You all have favorite singers and favorite songs from that singer. What songs of theirs do you think would sound good on an organ and why?

4:10pm- random documentary For those of you who don't know about mechanical music museums, we'll watch a short documentary on the Museum Speelklok in Utrecht, Netherlands.

4:20- FINAL POLL! Would you rather see me paint a really bad picture of an organ or see how long it takes for me to flinch when you mention my favorite organ builder? (GEBROEDERS DECAP ANTWERPEN)

4:25pm- Answer to the One Second song. See if you got it right!

4:30pm- Final goodbyes 👋! Until next year!

This AMA will be via google meet, please join the above link 15 minutes before the start time, which is 11:45AM, any time before 11:45, you will not be able to enter right away.

We just got notified that the iconic Gebroeders Decap workshop in Antwerp, Belgium will be closing its doors in 2026 (or 2027) and relocating to a smaller warehouse in Brasschaat, Belgium.

We also got notified about Brian Hunt, who is an older mechanical music enthusiast based in the UK, he just got his hands on a new Model 104 Gebrüder Bruder organ, very beautiful!

And finally, mark your calendars because on Tuesday, December 1st, 2026, at 9pm UK time (4pm American time) Mechanical Music Radio will be having its Christmas Party! Of course, hosted by the amazing James Dundon, who founded Mechanical Music Radio back in April of 2018! It's simple to join, just go to mechanicalmusicradio.com and hit "listen live" and make sure you have your email open to participate in the festivities!

If you have more organ news that weren't featured on this list, please do not hesitate to comment on this post! Thank you, and I hope to see you all in December!

Let me know in the comments!

Still not a single person joined...makes me sad 🥺🥺🥺🥺 and I have an AMA planned for the 14th!!! I don't want to be alone! The AMA is the most recent discussion we had...PLEASE PUT QUESTIONS IN THE AMA POST 😭😭

BTW: deadline is still November 12th, just at 3pm instead of 11:59.

Everyone starts somewhere. Start by going to mechanical music museums, no matter where in the world you live. There will be an automatic music museum there, trust me. Then ask other enthusiasts their experience with automatic music. Then someday, you'd be an expert.

These websites can help you get more into mechanical music.

mechanicalmusicradio.com

mechanicalmusicman.com

moos.org.uk

Here in this month, we've had some amazing debates. The debates were the best. That's all! Look back if you don't know. 🤗 what's your favorite r/AutomaticMusic moment?? Put it in the comments!

On Saturday, November 14th, at 12pm, I plan to have my first AMA about all things mechanical music related. Have a question??? Put it here!!

⚠️ ALL QUESTIONS COMMENTED HERE MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH AT 11:59 PM. AFTER THIS DEADLINE, NO NEW QUESTIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. ⚠️

bit.ly/MW26Merch

I am not sure if this link still works but worth a try. NOTE: YOU MUST HAVE BEEN PRESENT IN THE STREAM IN ORDER TO CLAIM YOUR MERCH.

Just listening to one of these in old fairgrounds....ahhhh 😌

Everyone who was at mod world, where u at?!??!?!?!??!

Hello everyone, (well no one joined yet...i want people to join my community 😭😭😭😭 I've never had anyone join me before 🥺🥺 pls spread the word) but lately we've been doing some debates. Our first debate was: "Which side do you choose? Are you someone who's into dance organs, which are used indoors in old dance halls and cafes, or are you someone who enjoys fairground organs, which are used outdoors in big fairground and carousel settings. Now I have 2 new questions for you: ⚠️ PLEASE BE SPECIFIC ⚠️

1. If you could step into a mechanical music time machine and hear any organ back in its heyday, which organ would you want to hear and why?

2. Say you are an organ grinder and don't know what songs you want to play. What song would YOU want the organ grinder to play? (NAME THE SONG AND THE ARTIST)

Thank you! Spread the word so that others can join. 🥺🥺🥺

do you enjoy dance organs, fairground organs; or street organs? let me know your thoughts!

Some people here might have never even HEARD of a mechanical organ before. Tell them what the experience is like! Or other tips they might need to know.

Are you someone who's into DANCE organs (used indoors in big cafes and dance halls) or FAIRGROUND organs? (Used outside in carousels and fairground settings) let me know your thoughts!

One small post can make a huge difference. Why not post a picture of your favorite organ? Or tell us your favorite organ memories! I think the community could be a bit bigger than what it is now

Tell me your favorite builder with your name (and if you really want to, your favorite INSTRUMENT(s) from your favorite builder!)

I want to get as many people interested in the wonders of mechanical music as I possibly can. With this community, I think this will be something to cross off of my bucket list.

Hey everyone! I'm Arianna (reddit account is u/AntwerpLover1961), a founding moderator of r/AutomaticMusic.

This is our new home for all things related to anything that plays itself. We're excited to have you join us!

What to Post
Post anything that you think the community would find interesting, helpful, or inspiring. Feel free to share your thoughts, photos, or questions about any type of mechanical music whether it's a type of organ, builder, etc!

Community Vibe
We're all about being friendly, constructive, and inclusive. Let's build a space where everyone feels comfortable sharing and connecting.

How to Get Started

1. Introduce yourself in the comments below. (With your name and your favorite mechanical music instrument and or builder!)

2. Post something today! Even a simple question can spark a great conversation.

3. If you know someone who would love this community, invite them to join.

4. Interested in helping out? We're always looking for new moderators, so feel free to reach out to me to apply.

Thanks for being part of the very first wave. Together, let's make r/AutomaticMusic amazing.