The Edison phonograph monthly (Jan-Dec 1910)

18 Edison Phonograph Monthly, Aug., 1910 525 Auld Lang Syne Marie Narelle Soprano solo. Truly a beautiful Record. Miss Narelle sings the number with fine expression, combining with a voice of resplendent beauty a vocal method which evidences her thorough artistic sense and training. In her rendition she employs a genuine Scotch accent which adds greatly to the effect. Dealers should not forget to advertise that Miss Narelle can be heard on none but Edison Records. Orchestra accompaniment. 526 Fading, Still Fading Knickerbocker Quartet A sacred Record of surpassing beauty. The hymn is a well-known and inspiring number, sung most reverently and impressively. A fine organ accompaniment emphasizes the odor of sanctity which hovers about this number. 527 Humorous Transcriptions on aGerman Folk-Song Victor Herbert and his Orchestra In this composition Siegfried Ochs, a well-known German composer and conductor of the Philharmonic Chorus in Berlin, has accomplished a humorous musical feat, which is universally recognized as one of the most original conceptions ever produced. Taking the simple German Folk-Song " 'S Kommt ein Vogel Geflogen" ("There Comes a Birdy A-flying"), as a theme, this composer by unique and novel orchestration and in a humorous vein portrays the style and mannerisms of the old and modern masters of composition, thereby offering an interesting study in contrast. This Record introduces five of his finest and funniest skits, namely: In the style of Strauss; in the style of Verdi; in the style of Gounod; in the style of Wagner, and Finale, in the style of a Military March. Victor Herbert and his famous orchestra play only for Edison Records. 528 Gee! But There's Class to a Girl Like You Manuel Romain Sentimental. In characteristic phrase a rough and ready young chap, who suddenly discovers that "there's a girl in the world for us all", waxes eloquent in his plea for her promise. The song is framed in a dainty musical setting which swings to a pretty waltz air in the chorus, and the popular minstrel tenor sings it most artistically, with just the proper shade of feeling. Mr. Romain should also be advertised as singing exclusively for Edison Records. Orchestra accompaniment. Words and music, W. R. Williams; publisher, Will Rossiter, Chicago. 529 "Mamma's Boy" — Descriptive Len Spencer and Company ILLUSTRATED SONG IDEA Cast of Characters — (1st Scene) Mamma's Boy Myrtle Spencer His Mother Ada Jones Mickey Finn Clarence Rockefeller Scene — Boys in street playing soldiers. "Mamma's Boy" proposes the game, and wants to be Captain. Mickey Finn doesn't allow him to play, dangles at his long curls and velvet pants and calls him a "Mamma's Boy." Mamma's Boy's mother calls him and wants to know what the trouble is. Mamma's Boy sobbingly tells her of his trouble. His mother then sings the chorus of the song "Mamma's Boy',, — "Don't you mind what they call you darling, etc." Cast oe Characters — (2nd Scene) 30 years later The Captain (formerly "Mamma's Boy") Len Spencer The Sergeant (formerly Mickey Finn) Steve Porter Soldiers " Premier Quartet Buglers, Musicians, etc. Scene — After the battle, return of reconnoitering squad reporting to Captain. Captain congratulates men on glorious victory. Soldiers give all credit to Captain. Captain refers to order from General to sail for home within a week. Sergeant tells of Captain and himself being soldiers thirty years. Captain recognizes Sergeant as Mickey Finn, playmate of boyhood days. The Captain acknowledges, good naturedly, that he was called "Mamma's Boy." Soldiers join in singing chorus of song, and Taps and good-nights clear the Record, which was arranged entirely by Len Spencer. 530 Kerry Mills' Nantucket New York Military Band The "Nantucket" is a combination march and two-step very much in vogue at society functions, and particularly popular with the younger set. It is also known on occasions as the "Paul Jones." March music is generally used for the dance, but here the versatile Kerry Mills gives us a selection especially for it, and naturally, therefore, the number is recorded at proper dance tempo. An incidental bells solo adds attractiveness to the Record. Published by F. A. Mills, New York City. 531 Come Be My Sunshine, Dearie Billy Murray and Chorus Sentimental in theme but breezy and tuneful, swinging to a march tempo in the chorus. The type of song that was made to order for Billy Murray. He has the assistance of a capable male chorus in the repetition of the refrain, the second repetition being sung in subdued tones, an arrangement which has found great favor with the Edison public. Orchestra accompaniment. Words and music, John B. Gardner; publishers, M. Witmark & Sons, New York City. (Always specify on your orders whether you want Amberol or Standard Records.)