Thank you to everyone who has enjoyed the videos I posted here on my channel. You will notice that the newer videos are improving in both sound and video quality as I learn better recording techniques from you and others into the hobby (and also by trial and error!)

If you enjoy the music that I have posted on my channel, which were all recorded and played back using technology from the 19-teens, twenties and thirties, you may consider checking out the Automatic Musical Instrument Collectors' Association (AMICA).

AMICA is an organization that has the following objectives:

(a) To provide an organization for collectors of automated musical instruments, such as roll operated player pianos and pipe organs, orchestrions, nickelodeons etc.

(b) To promote the acquisition and distribution of instruments, recordings, and technical and historical information concerning these instruments.

(c) To encourage the preservation and restoration of automatic musical instruments to the highest possible standards.

(d) To discourage the destruction and dismantling of restorable automatic musical instruments, or the irreversible modification of original instruments.

(e) To acquaint collectors with services and repair opportunities.

(f) To encourage and assist in the production, distribution, and preservation of recordings - both reissues and new performances.

(g) To educate the public about the historical and cultural significance of automatic musical instruments.

In addition, AMICA works to encourage interest in the hobby, to entice people to start collecting and/or appreciating these wonderful (and historic) instruments and ultimately to join the ranks of AMICA International as members, thus keeping this aspect of the world's musical history alive for future generations.

AMICA is truly a world-wide organization with members in 17 countries around the globe. Our membership ranges from those with very modest collections to those with collections of museum quality pieces. During my time as a member of the organization (and only having a somewhat modest collection), I have been made to feel wecome at every member's home that I have had the honour to visit. I believe the music and this hobby trancend language and cultural barriers!

More information on AMICA can be found on our website at: www.amica.org

Musically,
Alan Turner
Vice-President AMICA International