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stavros ◴[] No.43568598[source]
> In theory, a pipe organ can sound indefinitely, so long as it receives adequate power and its pedals are pressed continually. [..] Thus, the only threats to this performance are the survival of the organ, the will of the unborn and the erratic tides of arts funding.

And, you know, power outages.

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1. saalweachter ◴[] No.43572069[source]
If the music pauses for less than 1/64 note, has it really stopped?
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2. stavros ◴[] No.43572172[source]
If it's meant to never pause, yes.