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The world's only MIDI-controlled, propane-powered explosion organ! (archive.org)
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[โ€“] silverchase@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Now this is explosions.

the LHPO is an experience of sound, light, heat, rhythm and fire

I got curious and found this footage of the Large Hot Pipe Organ.

[โ€“] scrion@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago

I was about to post this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfcjOPRCw6o

I love that the player sits inside the structure.