The Edison phonograph monthly (Jan-Dec 1909)

20 Edison Phonograph Monthly, July, 1909 valuable addition to every collection. This Record should prove an exceptionally good seller. Music, Egbert Van Alstyne; words, Harry Williams; publishers, Jerome H. Remick & Co., New York. 10216 Salute to Mexico United States Marine Band A spirited march full of inspiring strains and military dash and swing. The rendition is of the superior kind that has characterized the previous Records made by this famous organization. Composer, T. P. Brooke. Amberol Selections 195 Selections from "Mile. Modiste" Victor Herbert and His Orchestra This selection introduces to the Phonograph public the world renowned composer and leader, Victor Herbert, and his famous orchestra of skilled musicians. For his initial Record he has selected several numbers from one of his most popular operettas, "Mile. Modiste," which was specially written for the celebrated prima donna, Fritzi Scheff, and has proved to be one of her most successful musical plays. The selection contains the following numbers: — "Charity Bazaar," "Ze English Language," "The Time, the Place, and the Girl," "I Want What I Want When I Want It," "When the Cat's Away," and "The Mascot of the Troop." The fact that Mr. Herbert is one of our greatest living musicians, the character of his compositions and the brilliancy of their interpretation under his leadership will undoubtedly awaken immediate interest among lovers of high-class music so that an unprecedented sale of these Records is expected. Publishers, M. Witmark & Sons, New York. 196 The Baseball Girl Miss Ray Cox Miss Ray Cox makes her bow as an Edison entertainer with an imitation of a baseball "fan" who accompanies her best fellow to the game. It is a monologue that has earned her a deservedly enviable reputation with the theatre-going public, for it is really a marvelous portrayal of the conflicting emotions, the startling inconsistencies, the changing moods and opinions that mark the game's "fan." It is a scream from start to finish — from the moment she takes exception to the umpire's voice (which she characterizes as "an awful thing") through succeeding expostulations with the "man in blue" over his decisions to the time the game is saved by what she persists in calling a "wallop." It is a succession of laughs. 197 Martha Overture National (London) Military Band With this number is presented the overture to Flotow's most popular opera, "Martha," first produced in Vienna in 1847. The artistic interpretation given this rendition makes the Record, from a musical standpoint, one of the best offerings of this month's list. Particularly noticeable is the splendid manner in which the finale is worked up. 198 Goo-Goo Land Harry Fay A visit to the magic realm of "Goo-Goo Land" with another of our noted English artist tenors, Mr. Fay. "Goo-Goo Land" is a country that may be reached though the medium of inspiration of a sentimental nature. In this realm, 'tis said that "even suffragettes become human" and that "a soujourn there results in an epidemic of wives" — not such an undesirable state of affairs after all. Set to waltz time with orchestra accompaniment. Published by Francis, Day & Hunter, London. 199 Clara Jenkins' Tea Collins and Harlan A descriptive coon song from Harrigan and Hart's great play, "The Major," famous in its generation. The contrast between these coon songs of years ago and those of the present day is interesting, marking as it does the passing of the old-time darkey with his quaint speech and manner. A soft shoe dance effect is introduced in the chorus. Messrs. Collins and Harlan seem to have imbibed the spirit of the occasion this song describes. Orchestra accompaniment. Music, Dave Braham; words, Edward Harrigan. 200 Hello, People! American Symphony Orchestra This is the most popular number of the musical play, "Havana," which received the endorsement of Metropolitan approval. "Hello People" is one of those airs that the audience hums on leaving the theatre and that lingers in the memory to spring unbidden to the lips on days that follow. At intervals in its rendition a chorus assists with unique and pleasing effect. It is easily one of the best Amberol Records yet produced. Composer, Leslie Stuart; publisher, Chappell & Co., New York. 201 Dearie Will Oakland "Dearie" is one of the few songs that survive popularity, and its lease of life is due to the fact that few, if indeed any, efforts of recent years approach it in real merit of composition and charm of melody. Mr. Oakland's rendition is faultless. A xylophone effect in the chorus is a pleasing feature. Orchestra accompaniment. Music and words, Clare Kummer ; publishers. Jos. W. Stern & Co., New York.