The Edison phonograph monthly (Mar 1905-Feb 1906)

EDISON PHONOGRAPH MONTHLY. COMMENTS ON EDISON GOLD MOULDED RECORDS FOR APRIL. The twenty-five Edison Gold Moulded Records included in the April list issued by the National Phonograph Company will provide a most enjoyable evening's entertainment to those who purchase the entire list. It is splendidly balanced in instrumental and vocal selections, and both departments include something to suit all tastes. No. 8953, "Al Fresco" (Intermezzo), by the Edison Concert Band, is one of Victor Herbert's compositions and more on the popular order than Mr. Herbert usually writes. A sprightly, tuneful selection and one being played by the best instrumental organizations everywhere. No. 8954, "If Mr. Boston Lawson Has His Way," sung by Billy Murray, is George M. Cohan's latest composition and recently introduced in his musical play, "Little Johnny Jones." It deals facetiously with Thomas A. Lawson's ideas on frenzied finance. It is a topical song of decided merit in both words and music. Mr. Cohan, the composer, is also responsible for the cyclonic hit, "Yankee Doodle Boy," our Record No. 8910, which was also sung by Billy Murphy. The Record is made with orchestra accompaniment. No. 8955, "Jasper, Don't You Hear Me Calling You," by Collins & Harlan, tells of Jasper Johnson, who was a sleepy coon, and his wife's troubles in getting him up in the morning. Sung in an excellent manner by these wellknown duettists and accompanied by the orchestra. The music of this song was written by Henry Frantzen and the words by Bert Fitzgibbon. No. 8956, "A Summer Dream," a bells and chimes duet, by Benzler & Nesbit, accompanied by the Edison Military Band. This composition is appropriately styled by its composer a "morceau characteristic." A high standard was set by our chimes and bells Record "Monastery Bells," No. 8912, and one difficult to equal. "A Summer Dream," however, will prove equally popular. Both are fine Records and it will only be a matter of individual taste between them. P. Hans Flath is the composer of this selection. No. 8957, "He's Me Pal," sung by Miss Ada Jones, is a characteristic song having a tuneful waltz chorus. Made with orchestra accompaniment. This is very diffierent in character from Miss Jones' offering last month. The selection shows her versatility in essaying character roles. "He's Me Pal" is of the Bowery and is typical of that famous locality. Miss Jones brings out the meaning finely — in dialect and style. The music of this song was written by Gus Edwards and the words by Vincent Bryan. No. 8958. "In the Shade of the Old Apple Tree," by Irving Gillette, is a composition of more poular character than Mr. Gillette's former selections, and shows that he can make as much of this class of music as that of the higher order. The music of this song is by Egbert Van Alstyne and the words by Harry H. Williams. The chorus : "In the shade of the old apple tree, When the love in your eyes I could see ; When the voice that I heard, like the song of the bird. Seemed to whisper sweet music to me ; I could hear the dull buzz of the bee, In the blossoms as you said to me, With a heart that is true I'll be waiting for you In the shade of the old'apple tree." No. 8959, "Panama Rag," is a fine Record by the Edison Symphony Orchestra. Not in a long time has our Symphony Orchestra made a selection of this character. Numbers of a heavier nature have seemed to be more appropriate for an organization of its excellence. We think, however, that the bright catchiness of* this selection will appeal to all, including those who prefer music of a higher order. "Panama Rag" is of a ragtime character and introduces castanets and orchestra bells. No. 8960, "Birds of a Feather Flock Together," by Bob Roberts, is a study in coon philosophy, ranging from the assertion "When you've got money your friends will flock to you" to "De eagles on de dollah bill is gwine to chum with me." It follows that Mr. Roberts make an excellent Record of the selection. The music of this composition was written by Jean Schwartz and the words by Harry Williams. No. 8961, "Longing for You," sung by Byron G. Harlan, is a new and pretty composition, the music for which was written by Theodore F. Morse and the words by Jack Drislane. Mr. Harlan was never in better voice than when he made the Record of this sentimental song. He was accompanied by the orchestra. To an unusually pretty melody the following words of the chorus are set : "Longing for you, yes, only you, My heart is aching if you but knew. Those eyes of blue have pierced me through That's why I'm longing, longing for you." No. 8962, "Magnet March." played by Edison Military Band, is an exceptionally effective band arrangement of a very tuneful melody, the steady swing of which is admirably adapted to the uniform tempo characteristic of our Military Band. The attractive music of this march makes its title particularly appropriate. The composer of "The Magnet March" is F. H. Losey, who also wrote "The Waldmere March," our Record No. 8538. No. 8963, "Farewell, Mr. Abner Hemingway," by Murray & Roberts, is a coon song with orchestra accompaniment. Written by Jean Schwartz (music), and William Jerome (words). "Missus" Hemingway explains to her negligent better half the necessity for saying farewell to him. She says "Just cut out 'babe' and 'turtle dove.' I cari't exist on bankrupt love. I've read that book on 'Simple Life,' and from this time on I'm going to pass you by like as though you was a dose of 1 poison." No. 8964, "Billy," sung by Harry MacDon1 ough, is something on the order of "Sammy," I our Record No. 8565, and destined to become I just as popular. The music of "Billy" was written by Edgar Malone and the words by 1 Ted. S. Barron. Mr. MacDonough makes the