Recently I learned about the computer game "Roller Coaster Tycoon".
Put the CD-ROM in your computer and you become the owner of an
amusement park.  You can build and develop your own attractions, such
as steam-railway, toboggan, merry-go-round, switchback and -- of course
-- various roller coasters.  All this is accompanied by the real sounds
of a nostalgic fair.

One of the items in the game is a carousel.  As is to be expected,
we hear the music of a fair organ.  It plays parts of well-known pieces
as: "Geschichten aus dem Wienerwald", "Poet and Peasant Overture" and
"Regimentskinder".  The organ probably is a Style 35er Ruth.

It is not mentioned which organ is featured here.  On the carousel we
read the name "C.J. Mears Organisation".  As the game was produced in
the USA, it is most likely that the recording of the organ was made in
this country.

Who can tell me more about this "C.J. Mears Organisation"?  Does any of
the MDD-readers by chance know which organ was recorded for this game?

More information on the game (but not on the organ) can be found on:

  http://www.rollercoastertycoon.com/

Musical regards from Holland,

Tom Meijer

 [ "The official RollerCoaster Tycoon Web site...
 [   ...where you can swap rides in the Ride Exchange,
 [   download winners of the Ride Design Competitions.
 [   Also, the Game Info section contains the FAQ,
 [   screenshots, top tips and more. Plus, download
 [   extra official rides, an extra scenario and more.
 [   Plus, why not try the real thing and take advantage
 [   of our Six Flags special offer.  (C) 1999, Chris Sawyer.
 [   All Rights Reserved.  Published by Hasbro Interactive
 [   under the MicroProse brand."
 [
 [ The free demo download is 19 Megabytes!  -- Robbie