THOMAS A. EDISON: Edison Sound Recordings - (Hymns, Poetry and Music) Audio CD

Thomas A. Edison

Edison Sound Recordings - (Hymns, Poetry and Music) Audio CD

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Timeless echoes from Heaven and earth....... What were hymn and poetry writers thinking about when they made their compositions in the 19th century? What types of assertions were they making, and do they reflect those of the present day? The earliest r

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1 The raggedy man
2 At the ball that's all
3 Are you from Dixie?
4 Don't bite the hand
5 Seven ages of man
6 The three bears
7 Lasca / F. Desprez
8 Medley of Southern airs
9 12th Street rag / Euday L. Bowman
10 Santa Claus Hides in your Phonograph
11 Oi ya nestchastay
12 Indiana / James F. Hanley
13 Beautiful Ohio / Mary Earl
14 The twenty-third Psalm
15 Introduction and tarentelle / Pablo de Sarasate
16 Carnival of Venice--variations
17 Caprice Espagnol / Ketten--Loeffler
18 Caprice Espagnol / Ketten--Loeffler

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Timeless echoes from Heaven and earth.......

What were hymn and poetry writers thinking about when they made their compositions in the 19th century? What types of assertions were they making, and do they reflect those of the present day? The earliest recordings of hymns, poetry and other inspirational material are vital links to our spiritual past, and help us to understand the intellectual trends of the past.

The search for inspirational prose and poetry is a never-ending quest for Mankind. We will always find new and novel ways to express our deepest longings - for a meaning of life beyond the humdrum of worldly pursuits, and for comfort that goes beyond the material. There is ample proof of this in the fact that some of the earliest hymns and poetic recitals ever recorded - on Thomas Edison’s phonograph, and in fact still exist and are available to those who recognize the timelessness of humanity’s eternal spiritual quest.

In Edison Sound Recordings - (Hymns, Poetry and Music) Audio CD, A2ZCDS brings you the best of what was contemporary in hymns, poetry and popular music during Edison’s times. This collection represents a major breakthrough in the audible history and is also of special interest from sociological and artistic points of view. The present compilation features such timeless classic church favorites as "When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder", rendered here by John Young and Frederick Wheeler its the first-ever recording. The rudimentary technique involved in all these early recordings in no way detracts from the beauty of the artists’ accomplished baritone and tenor. In addition, you will be treated to a historic recording of "Onward, Christian Soldiers" - the anthem of the infamous Crusades, immortalized for the very first time thanks to Edison’s momentous invention of the phonograph.

The poetry section contains some of the world’s most beloved verses - the children’s poem ‘Raggedy Man’ and the legendary love poem ‘Lasca’, recited here by Harry E. Humphrey, are included.

Instrumental music has been the ultimate form of relaxation from ancient ages, and it was no different at the time when Edison presented the world with his revolutionary invention. Featured on this historical CD are some of the most beloved piano, violin and dance music pieces of his era.

Welcome to a tantalizing glimpse of musical history in this amazing compilation - above all, a tribute to Thomas Edison, who made the concept of recorded sound possible in the first place.

EDITORIAL REVIEW
The miracle of recorded sound is something we take pretty much for granted these days - I readily confess that I did till I came across the Edison Sound Recordings series by A2ZCDS. It is easy to imagine that the appreciation or music and poetry begins and ends with our own awareness of it, but the (Hymns, Poetry and Music) Audio CD conclusively proves that this is a delusion. When Edison invented the phonograph, there was already a wealth of material for him to record for posterity by ways of immortal poetry, timeless church hymns and others kinds of music rendered by highly versatile performers.

As you listen to the historical contents of this CD, it would serve to bear in mind that all that we know of sound storage began with these recordings. To approach this material with a purist’s ear for sound quality would be an affront to the sanctity of history. This is a time to listen to the message rather than the messenger, and the message is clear - humanity triumphs in small stages sometimes, but it is always the beginnings that count the most.

CUSTOMERS REVIEW
"The spoken, written and sung word can never fail to fascinate me. In my experience, the scratchiest voices can utter the most profound stanzas, and that holds true for less-than-perfect recordings as well. What I was treated to on the Edison Sound Recordings - (Hymns, Poetry and Music) Audio CD was quite beyond anything I have heard in contemporary times - an ancient affirmation that the spirit of music and poetry is not bound to the chains of time. I am thrilled with this purchase."

Customer's Name: Francis Guillermo (Raleigh, North Carolina)



"I guess I’ll never sing ‘Onward, Christian Soldiers’ in church again without an overwhelming sense of history. No collection of old hymns is complete without this CD, which is the very beginning of all music archives. My respect for Thomas Edison is trebled as I hear actual, first-hand evidence of his breakthrough invention. A2ZCDS has done a lot more than give us a CD of ancient recordings here - it has taken a priceless treasure out of the museums and put it in our living rooms."

Customer's Name: Anna J. Mantle (Roanoke, Virginia)

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