Phonograph Monthly Review, Vol. 1, No. 4 (1927-01)

The Phonograph Monthly Review 191 accompaniment by Alta Hill is excel- lent, loud, clear and natural. Victor 9010—It’s Nice to Get Up in the Mornin’ But It’s Nicer to Lie In Bed! Doughie, the Baker are both com- posed and sung by Sir Harry Lauder in his ever present rollicking, jovial style, with the usual droll discourse before singing the last verse and chorus. COMIC RECITATION Victor 35783—Casey at the Bat, a familiar comic recitation, and O’Toole’s Touchdown, which was “inspired” by the former, are both very good and read in fine style by DeWolf Hopper. NEGRO SPIRITUAL Okeh 20001—O! Death Where Is Thy Sting? Ye Must Be Born Again. (Rev. J. M. Gates, sermon with sing- ing.) Columbia 14166D—The Downfall of Nebuchadnezzar. I’ve Even Heard of Thee by Rev. J. C. Burnett, as- sisted by Sisters Grainger and Jack- son. This record is sure to have a big sale, being one of the best of its class. Victor 20027—Kohala March and Hono- lulu March are two excellent Hawai- in guitar recordings by Frank Ferera and John K. Paaluli. Everyone who enjoys Hawaiian music should get this record. It is exceptionally good. By Ferdinand Schneider GERMAN German recordings of special merit. Chrstmas Odeon 85161, 12 in.—Erzengel Gabriel verkundlt den Hirten Christi Gebust. Part 1, 2. A true Heimat record. The singing of the Christmas Lieder is ex- cellent as is the recording. (Odeon Ensemble mit Harmonium und Kir- chen Glocken.) Trio Victor 78923—Voegel im Wiener Wald Walzer. Prater Potpourri. Two fine sentimental numbers played beauti- fully. Zither, violin, accordion. (Tony Godetz Trio.) Orchestra Columbia 5118-F—Sei gegrusst Du mein Schones Sorrent. Musica Prohibita. Favorite songs in fine orchestration with prominent cornet solopart ad- mirably played. (Columbia Orchestra mit Fiugelhorn Solo.) Columbia 55058-F, 12 in.—In lauschiger Nacht. Wiener Madl’n. The first number will be liked for its senti- mental appeal, the other waltz is a true Vienna Walz with varying mel- ody and instrumentation, played and recorded well. (Columbia Concert Orchestra, Anton Weiss, Director.) Walzes Columbia 59031-F, 12 in.—Donaulegen- den. Suggesting the music of the people that dwell along the Danube. Traumideale. An enchanting walz with fine violin passages. Both played excellent in orchestra style but yet with a touch of the peasant band. (Fisher’s Concert Band.) Other German Records Christmas Victor 68769, 12 in.—Frohliche Wein- achten, Part 1 and 2. A potpourri of Hymns played by Peuppus Ober- lander Kapelle. Walzes Columbia 50027-D, 12 in.—Toujours ou Jamais (Waldteufel). Danube Waves Walz. As fine an interpretation of the latter walz as could be wished for. (Jacques Jacobs Ensemble). Odeon 10418—Mariza Walzer a. d. Operette Grafin Mariza. (Boheme Orchester.) Dances Odeon 85160—Passauer Landler (Dac- hauer Bauern Kapelle). Waldroschen (Bishofshofener Kapelle Pokorny.) Two robust dances. Victor 78912—Neujahrs Gruss Walzer Hoch Begaros. Polka. Fair. (Stahls Kapelle.) German Dances Odeon 10419—Kleiner Marzipansoldat Shimmy. A potpourri of marches played in fine miniature style. Leder Mann nuiss manchinal lumpen gehen. (Oden Tanz Orchestra.) Comic Songs with Orchestra Victor 78944—Sui blauen Back. ’Und der Ochs hat g’lacht. Fine humour (Altmeister Engel) with German Jazz.) Odeon 10417—Wo sieed deine Haare August? Meine Beine, deine Beine unterm Tish. Modern German Sch- lagers. Odeon Tanz Orchestra mit Gesang). Odeon 10420—Die Touderinger. A song full of life and healthy humour. Der Wasserfall, Bath in Oberbayer- isch. (Hans Bladel mit Bauern Kapelle.) By H. Lester Ziegel Columbia 121-M—By the Waters of Minnetonka and At Dawning. Corinne Rider Kelsey, with orchestra accom- paniment. Clear, rich voice. Columbia 120-M—Robin Adair. Flow Gently, Sweet Afton, sung by Barbara Maurel. The first is with violin, ’cello and piano accompaniment. These are songs which I enjoy. Columbia 2042-M—’Tis the Last Rose of Summer. The Lass With the Deli- cate Air—Maria Kurenko. This artist has a voice of range and good articu- lation. Columbia 2041-M—Forgotten. Until— Louis Graveure. Two beautiful songs by one of the greatest concert bari- tones of all times. Columbia 123-M—Viva Sevilla. A Traves Del Desierto, sung by Jose Mardones. This great basso has a powerful voice of exceptional quality, which, as usual, records perfectly. Columbia 729-D—Somewhere a Voice Is Calling. Whispering Hope. These two beautiful pieces, sung by Olive Marshall and Doris Doe, lack nothing to be desired. The voices are pure and sweet in quality, perfect blending, accompaniment very nice. Brunswick 3297—General Pershing March and Stars and Stripes Forever. Two good marches played in a very credit- able manner by the (Boy Scout Band, Springfield, Mo.) Brunswick 20050—Virginia Reel Medley, Part 1 and 2. (John A. McDermott, Pioneer Fiddler and Caller). An old time dance recorded in perfect time, with all the changes given in a loud, spirited voice. After the introduction is Miss McLeod’s Reel, then “cross the centre and down the outsides” to the tune of Tramp, Tramp, Tramp the Boys are Marching, followed by “Virginia Reel” for “opposite corners forward,” finishing with “The Girl I Left Behind Me.” Must be heard to be appreciated. Odeon 3192—Andante Cantabile (Tschai- kowsky) and Pilgrim’s Chorus. The Evening Star from “Tannhauser” (Wagner). Familiar number arranged for orchestra. Recorded in Europe. Dajos Bela and His Orchestra. Columbia 55045F (German)—Bad’ner Madl’n (Girls of Baden) and Die Letzten Tropfen (The Last Rain- drops). Waltzes played in concert style by the Columbia Concert Or- chestra. Good recordings, well played. Victor 35784—Gems from “Robin Hood.” (Smith-De Koven). A new recording of the gems from this well known light opera, a favorite with so many of us. This record is much more satisfactory to listen to than the previous issue, due wholly to improved methods of recording. A record that every lover of this light opera should own. Brunswick 3305—Polly; good. Dizzy Fingers; fair. Piano duets of popular numbers, orchestra accompaniment. (Phil Ohman and Victor Arden with Their Orchestra.) Victor 20145—I Wish You Were Jealous of Me; good, and Stars Are the Win- dows of Heaven; good. Waltzes played by Nat Shilkret and the Victor Orchestra, with vocal refrains. Victor 20194—Let Me Call You Sweet- heart, Waltz; good. Vocal refrain, also refrain by baritone saxophone. (Nat Shilkret and the Victor Orches- tra.) Moonlight and Roses, Fox Trot, fair. Vocal refrain. (Waring’s Penn- sylvanians.) Victor 20188—In the Days Gone By, “Countess Maritza.” Love Everlast- ing. Typical Shilkret recordings by the Victor Salon Orchestra. Both good.