Pull Out All The StopsThe mechanical secret to maximum volume

From the show

History of Phrases

The phrase originates from the complex architecture of the pipe organ. Unlike a piano, hitting an organ key harder doesn't change the volume; instead, the musician must manipulate knobs known as "stops" to control airflow. We examine the literal mechanics of pulling every single knob to disengage the air restrictors, flooding the cathedral with the instrument's absolute maximum power.