The awesome musical instrument used for the live soundtracks of silent films

Photoplayers were an instrument that combined piano and percussion, with fancier versions including organ, player piano, and sound effects. It allowed a single person to make a ton of crazy sound and was invented to accompany silent films.

Check one out in action…

(via TYWKIWDBI)

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