Chimes of Olympos

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SKU: OWS
Description
The Original Woodstock Chime! This mysterious and soothing chime is tuned to the ancient Greek pentatonic scale devised by Olympos, Phrygian flutist and lyre player of the seventh century B.C. Olympos is credited for introducing the flute into Greece from Phrygia, thus adding a new instrumental sound to that country. It is said that Olympos was also very inventive with rhythm, which may qualify him as the original King of Rhythm and Blues. Because of these contributions, Plutarch, the Greek historian and biographer, named Olympos the father of Greek music. Nearly three thousand years later, the bluesy scale of Olympos, tuned in the pure "just intonation" system, is still heard today in the Japanese koto and Woodstock Chime.
Product Properties
  • Cherry finish ash wood
  • Six silver aluminum tubes
  • Removable windcatcher for easy customization
  • Overall Length: 36 inches - Diameter: 7 inches
  • Boxed Weight: 3.1 lb.
  • Made in China
    • 5 stars: 11 (92%)
    • 4 stars: 1 (8%)
    • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
    • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
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    Deborah Long
    Chimes

    Absolutely beautiful up to the packaging which was nice!

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    Karen Cunningham
    I've had my last Chimes of Olympus for 30+ years.

    I love all of my Woodstock Chimes‼️🌬

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    Sun Hesper
    Perfect Phrygian Mode Chimes!

    I was on a quest for just this scale, and felt so lucky to come across the Chimes of Olympos. So soulful and mysterious, just right for a meditative summer evening.

    Thank you so much, Sun! We're thrilled to hear that the Chimes of Olympos® hit the perfect note for you—especially with that soulful, mysterious Phrygian mode. It’s wonderful to know they’re adding something special to your meditative summer evenings. Thank you for the thoughtful review and for letting our chimes be part of your peaceful moments!

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    Carol of NJ
    Our third purchase!

    We purchased Olympus about 35 years ago (at the original Woodstock, NY store) and loved them. We gifted them to a couple for their 10th Anniversary (apropos) and just recently bought our third Olympos chimes for ourselves, since the 35 year old ones needed some minor repairs. Once repaired, we will have them front and back yards. It is a mellow, beautiful chime.

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    Louis Cutajar
    What's not to like?!

    We have had Woodstock Chimes at our home for over thirty (30) years
    They take a beating at the beach due to wind and salt air
    Really benefited from rehab program they no longer offer
    Have no reservations about recommending them
    We truly get a lot of satisfaction from hearing them outside our window

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    Jo Ellen Johnson

    Beautifully made and always a great gift to give.

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    Carrie Gentry
    chimes of Olympus are my favorite since the late 1980’s !!

    I don’t even know how many different sets of the Olympus i’ve had over the last 35+ years. They have fed my soul at every home I’ve lived in, and I’ve given many as wedding or birthday gifts. They stand alone for me, as the BEST.

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    Bruce Tomson

    My new chimes are a great addition and complement my 35 year old Woodstock chimes

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    Customer
    Enjoying since 1984

    Bought these up in Monterey, CA back in 1984. A perfect place to sell windchimes as it's always breezy / windy there! Very Japanese tone stood out dramatically from all the typical happy / tinkly chimes. Love the sound & really really appreciate the craftsmanship that has lasted these 40 years 💖

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    Gloria Bragg
    I STILL REMEMBER MY FIRST TIME HEARING WOODSTOCK CHIMES

    In Maine on a vacation, many many years ago, we were walking up a hill to the Bed and Breakfast we were staying in when I heard music playing. At first, I thought it was an instrument of some type but as we got closer, we discovered it was these absolutely beautiful set of Chimes. Up to this time, I was not very fond of chimes as they usually sounded unpleasant and just not what I wanted to hear. But these were so delightful and a pleasure to hear. Soon after we purchased a set of the Woodstock Chimes of Olympus (which was what we were actually hearing) and a set of the Chimes of Parch and Chimes of Lun. I love to listen to them as a phenomenal uplifting experience during the day or when I awake at night with a little breeze blowing.

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    tay
    nothing else like it

    So i got this on woodstock's amazon storefront, but it was so good it was worth writing two reviews. I fell in love with the Olympos one because i was looking for a sound that matches my personality. which is really hard to find. i hated bubbly happy giddy, annoying chimes, and that's all everyone else seems to sell. i wanted something relaxing, but also slightly mysterious. it's quite peaceful, and it actually plays a wide variety of songs that sound nothing like one another, depending on which way the wind is blowing. it's also amazing quality; couldn't have found a better built one! it was also neat to learn that this one was the first 'design' ever created so it makes it kinda special. i change up this one and my large agate (celtic scaled) depending on what i feel like listening to that day. they are a nice thing to come home to after a long and annoying day.

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    David I.
    Chimes of Olympos

    This was the first, and not the only chimes I have bought from Wood stock I love the great tones and harmony they produce, my cats like them also they all six of em will sit and watch and listen for hours I only have one draw back, and that would be (The wind doesn't blow enough). Ha Ha