Phonograph Monthly Review, Vol. 1, No. 5 (1927-02)

236 The Phonograph Monthly Review Odeon 10424—Das Volk am Rhein. Monneleben am Rhein. (Kunster Vokal Quartet.) Columbia 55055F, 12 in.—Hoch unsere Trudy. Schroabishches Liederpotpouri. A song for Trudy of channel fame and her best one in this issue. The Lieders are also well sung in marching style. The band plays excellently. Germans should not miss this record. Columbia 5120F—Gruss ans Oberinntal. Bayern March. A good Yodler piece. (Isartaler Yodlergruppe.) Very fine re- cord. German Instrumental Columbia 55052F, 12in. — Batschkaer Madln, Waltz. Freundschafts, Polka. (Fernbach’s Batschkaer Kapelle.) Okeh 104—Sm Grunewald ist Holzauc- tion. Paloma Walzer. Concertina duet with xylophone. German Swiss Odeon 10423—Der Sennen Abschisd, Walzer. Heinkehr ins Toggenburg, Walzer. Harmonika, clarinette, and trumpet. Excellent record. Russian Columbia 20090F—Pod vetcher oseniu nenastuoy. Marusia Otravilas. Tenor solos with orchestra (D. Medoff). Serbian Odeon 23075—Deka se culo, videlo. Devet godina minulo. Solos by Teo- dora Arsenovic. Very well sung. Odeon 23076—Mene svako poznaje. Sunce jarko, jutrona Kad se rodi. Tenor solos with chorus (Milan Tomic) Slovak Victor 78977—Vianocna Pastierska Hra, Part I and II. Slovak sketch. Oral mixed chorus. Okeh 18060—Ked’ som ision. Y torn Klastore. Tenor solos (Andrey A. Gellert.). Slovenian. Columbia 25055F—Vigred Se Poverne. Oj Doberdob. Male quartet. Sung in fine style. Swedish Odeon 19201—Kalle Blom. Batsman Nock. Tenor solos with accordian. (Herbert Landgren). Ukrainian Columbia 27077F—Piszla maty na hranycin. Sysia rodysia. Comic songs (Erogen Zukowsky). Columbia 70003F, 12in.—Oteza Nasz. Wiruju. Religious songs. Baritone solos with orchestration. Fine clear voice. Very good. SEAMUS O’DOHERTY Exclusive Columbia Artist Seamus O’Doherty, the Irish tenor was born in Belfast, Ireland. At a very early age he attracted attention as a singer. At the age of seven he was Soprano soloist in St. Joseph’s choir, Belfast and his voice of singular clearness and brilliancy made him a popular favorite. As the years progressed, the boy’s interest in music increased and at sixteen, finding his voice developing into a tenor, he commenced to study voice production under the tutelage of Henry J. Wallis, a noted Irish teacher. For a number of years he worked industriously on airs by the great masters and made his debut in Belfast at the age of nineteen. His repertoire includes songs by Handel, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, etc., as well as a unique collection of Irish folk songs. He is perhaps the only Irish concert artist who sings in his native language—Gaelic. Coming to America a few years ago, he became a favorite of Irish audiences and the Columbia Phonograph Company signed him on an exclusive contract. With the assistance of Miss Josephine Smith, who has arranged many Irish airs, Mr. O’Doherty has successfully introduced many hitherto unfamiliar folk songs including “The Jug of Punch,” “The Maid of the Sweet Brown Knowe,” “The Cuckoo’s Call,” “Haste to the Wedding,” etc. He is one of the youngest recording tenors in the world. The notable releases of Irish records by the leading com- panies are headed this month by Seamus 0’Doherty’s record- ing of Una Bhan and Eibhlin Aurin (Gaelic Folk Songs) for Columbia, No. 33116-F, D10, price 75c. These folk songs are described in the article on Traditional Irish Music by Joseph- ine Smith in last month’s issue. But beyond their racial significance, they have a remarkable appeal for every one. Una Bhan is surely one of the loveliest folk songs ever re- corded, and Mr. O’Doherty sings it in an indescribably beautiful fashion, with all the natural simplicity and grace of the native folk singer. He possesses as fine a voice as can be imagined and wisely avoids forcing or exaggerating his effects. Lovers of simpleness and folk music should not miss hearing this outstanding recording. The other Irish records this month are also of exceptional quality with but very few exceptions. I should mention from the Victor list, the following: 79059, Billy Taylor’s Fancy and The Portlaw Reel by Liam Walsh (Irish Pipes) recorded in Europe; 79064, Hills of Donegal and The Darlin’ Girl from Clare by George O’Brien, tenor; 79015, Kitty’s Favorite and Why She Couldn’t Drink Her Tea by John Griffin, flute, singing and lilting; 79012, Mullaney Favorite Reel and Four Courts of Dublin by Mullaney and Stack, violin and bag- pipe. The leading Columbia Irish releases are 33134-F, Boil the Kettle Early, and Ships A Sailing by Dan Sullivan’s Sham- rock Band; 33133-F, Mora Thasha and Moriarity by Shaun O’Nolan; 33128-F, Rocks of Bawn and Do You Want Your Old Lobby Washed Down by Frank Quinn; 33127-F, Gap in the Hedge and Let Erin Remember the Days of Old by George O’Brien. Patrick C. THE PHONOGRAPH SOCIETY MOVEMENT Enthusiasts, interested in the rapidly-growing Phono- graph Society Movement, may write to the Editorial De- partment, Phonograph Monthly Review, 64 Hyde Park Avenue, Boston, Mass., for advice and assistance in the formation and maintenance of societies, and the prepara- tion of programs. Arrangements may be made to obtain demonstration records as a loan from the leading recording companies who have assured us their heartiest co-operation. On pages 224 to 227 of this issue are printed the re- ports of the activities and plans of the Societies already established. The work they are doing is of inestimable value to the cause of fine recorded music. Can your community afford to be without a Phonograph Society? There are undoubtedly many enthusiasts in your neighborhood who would be glad to join the movement. Write in to us for information and assistance.