The Edison phonograph monthly (Mar 1903-Feb 1904)

8 EDISON PHONOGRAPH MONTHLY. COMMENTS ON OCTOBER RECORDS. The October list of new Moulded Records abounds in new features. In this respect it is one of the notable lists of the year. Perhaps the most attractive of these new features is the listing of a selection by the Edison Military Band, an entirely new organization and different in every respect, man for man, from the Edison Concert Band. This organization has been perfected for the purpose of making Records of music of a military character. The instruments entering into its makeup are different from those of the ordinary band, and the music rendered is of a distinctly military character. The selection listed for October is No. 8500, "American Standard March." It is difficult in an article of this length to attempt to describe the work of this new band, and we will leave it to the hearers of this selection to ascertain the difference for themselves. We think that for certain kinds of music the results achieved by this organization are superior to those of the old. Another new feature of the October list is the introduction of the Edison Hungarian Orchestra to the lovers of the Edison Phonograph and its Records. Everyone knows that the music played by a Hungarian orchestra is much different from that of an ordinary orchestra. The reason for it is that Hungarian orchestras include several instruments seldom found in a modern orchestra. One of the instruments peculiar to a Hungarian orchestra is the cymbals — not the cymbals used in connection with a brass band and bass drum, but an instrument resembling the dulcimer. It is, however, much larger in size, and contains many more strings. In the selection listed — No. 8502, "Hungarian Dance No. 1," by Brahms — the peculiar music of the cymbals is brought out in a marked manner, and the Record is one quite different from that played by the Edison Symphony Orchestra. The third feature is No. 8503, "Praise Ye," from Attila, sung by the Metropolitan Mixed Trio. This selection was formerly made in the old Wax Records under the name of "Attila," and was discontinued when the new Moulded Records were first made. It was a Record always in great demand, and has been put back on the list in response to a general demand for it. The singing of the selection by this trio makes the Record a much better one than when formerly listed. A fourth feature for October is the listing of one of the best Records ever made by a woman's voice. It is No. 8499, "Happy Days," and is sung by Miss Corrinne Morgan, with violin obligato. The song itself is a charming one. It is sung by Miss Morgan with entire absence of all objectionable features of Records made by women's .voices, and the violin obligato adds much to the attractiveness of the Record. We believe that this Record will be one of the most popular of the entire list, if not for the year. With No. 8513, "Le Tremolo," a flute solo with orchestra accompaniment, Charles Mole (pronounced Mo-lay) makes his bow to the great clientele of the Edison Phonograph. Mr. Mole was formerly with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, in which organization he played first flute. As a soloist on the flute he is the equal of any one now before the public. The selection that Mr. Mole plays for his initial number is a clear and sweet air, and is one that affords him an excellent opportunity of showing his ability as a flute player. No. 8514, "Poverty's Tears Ebb and Flow," sung by W. H. Thompson, is a selection that will doubtless cause many to wonder why it is being listed at the present time. We do it because of the popular demand that has existed ever since the introduction of the new Moulded Record. Hundreds will remember the success with which Edward Harrigan sang this song in. "Old Lavender," and few who heard it will fail to recall it with pleasure. It is doubtless this feeling which caused so many of our friends to ask us to make it available for use on the Phonograph. Mr. Thompson's excellent voice does full justice to the song and makes it a most desirable Record. Mr. Thompson has a second selection in the Octoj ber list, No. 8505, "In Starlight," a love song of the better or more standard class and one of Mr. Thompson's best efforts. In No. 8501, "Always in the Way," Byron G. Harlan sings Charles K. Harris' latest descriptive song, with orchestra accompaniment. The publisher of this song predicts for it great popularity. It is already well known in certain parts of the country. The Invincible Male Quartette, in No. 8504, "The Laughing Medley," sing a selection in which the laughing effects are well brought out. Frank C. Stanley, in No. 8506, "Thy Sentinel Am I," makes an excellent contribution to the monthly list. Mr. Stanley's voice requires no commendation on our part. It is as well known as the Phonograph itself. The selection is accompanied by the orchestra. The trombone makes an exceedingly attractive Record, and in No. 8507, "Leona Polka," Leo Zimmerman has one of great excellence. It is accompanied by the Edison Concert Band, a new feature in work of this kind. Something out of the ordinary is No. 8508, "A Budget of Short Stories" (and, of course, they are funny stories), made by Len $pencer. Collins and Harlan have two excellent male