The Edison phonograph monthly (Jan-Dec 1912)

EDISON PHONOGRAPH MONTHLY FOR NOV., 1912 IS he went to Paris for a year's study, and upon his return Battle Cry of Freedom," "Tramp, Tramp, Tramp" and successfully produced his first large work, the cantata, "Just Before the Battle, Mother," the latter less martial "Flower Queen." He wrote several cantatas which were than the others, and written more on the style of the "heart uniformly well received, numbers of part songs, and much songs" of the period. Mr. Oakland catches the spirit of church music. His fame after all these years, however, the song, and the chorus effects and inspiring bugle call* rests entirely upon his popular soldier songs such a3 "The are especially well handled. 1520 Nita Gitana {Reginald de Koven) Reed Miller Tenor solo, orchestra accompaniment Among the great variety of songs of Reginald de Koven, it Spanish songs strictly adhered to. \Ve present it by Reed is doubtful if there is one which equals the brilliancy and Miller, whose powerful tenor voice is heard to advantage, and beauty of "Nita Gitana." It is written after the style of who is supported by an admirably well-balanced orchestra a Spanish serenade, with the swinging rhythm portrayed by accompaniment. Words by F. E. Weatherley;, published by castenets, and_the peculiar minor modulations so typical of G. Schirmer, New York City. 1521 By the Light of the Silvery Moon (Gus Edwards) Ada Jones and Male Quartet Popular song, orchestra accompaniment "By the Light of the Silvery Moon," one of Gus Edwards cause of its success the publishers have been swamped with great successes, has become so popular that practically every "moon" and "spoon" songs, none of which, however, have body knows it. If was purchased by Jerome H. Remick & as yet achieved the popularity of their original. It is here Co., New York for the unprecedented sum of 310,000, the sung by Ada Jones, in her familiar way, and she is well ashighest price ever paid for a song at that time. Its success was sisted by a male quartet who lose no opportunities to introimmediate, and soon spread throughout the country. It was d-uce all the "harmony" effects possible. Words by Edward the first of the songs having "moon" as their theme, and be Madden. 1524 Silver Bell (Percy Wenrich) Ada Jones and Billy Murray Indian love song, orchestra accompaniment An Indian love song, in ragtime, which has equalled if not A bells solo, with violin variations of the melody, is intro surpassed in popularity any song of its type yet published, duced between each repetition of the chorus, a novel feature The words are attractive, more so than usual, and the spark of -which is Mr. Murray's singing the refrain of "Home ling rhythm of the two-step melody captivates at the first Sweet Home," entirely independent of the song, which Miss hearing. This rendition calls for warmest praise as both Jones maintains alone. This Record vies with the largest Miss Jones and Mr. Murray seem to have outdone themselves, sellers we have ever catalogued. Words by Edward Madden. 1525 The Rosary (Ethelbert Nevin) Elizabeth Spencer and Knickerbocker Quartet Soprano and male voices, orchestra accompaniment It seems too bad indeed that Ethelbert Nevin could not touch of sadness. He developed a style unmistakably his have lived a little longer, for when we lost him, we lost, with own, and unlike MacDowell, he did not find it necessary to E. A. MacDowell, the two most promising composers that employ new harmonies, or curious effects of dissonance to America possessed. Unlike MacDowell, Nevin never at secure this individuality. "The Rosary " is without doubt tempted the pretentious concertos, or symphonies, but was the greatest song Nevin ever wrote, and indeed it is hardly content to develop his genius for light piano sketches and equalled by any other song of its kind. No wonder Nevin songs. He was above the old idea that to be a great composer was so delighted with this melody when he conceived it. it was necessary to compose a great orchestral work. He It seems more delightful than ever in the special arrangement rightly believed that the lighter forms were equally important, we have given it. The words written by Robert Cameron and he held strictly to that belief. His music is uniformly Rogers are second only to the music in beauty and interest, graceful and delicate, and yet with an almost indefinable Publishers, G. Schirmer, New York City. 1526 Teasing Moon (Henry Marshall) Walter Van Brunt Tenor solo, orchestra accompaniment Another of the "moon" songs so popular since the remark are taken bodily from the famous sextette from "Florodora" able fame of their prototype, "By the Light of the Silv'ry three of whose members were afterwards involved in notor Moon." This one is far above the average, however, with a ious murder trials. We hope that this will not establish a dainty swing throughout both verse and chorus, which is precedent for "Teasing Moon." Words by Henry Marshall; particularly pleasing. The humming portions of the chorus publishers, Jerome H. Remick & Co., New York City. 1532 Dixie Medley Fred Van Eps Banjo solo, orchestra accompaniment Have you ever heard "Dixie" played in public, under any reason for the song's great popularity. Mr. Van Eps plays circumstances, that it was not greeted by a storm of applause? it twice on this Record. The other airs in the medley are If you ever get down to reasoning why this condition exists "My Old Kentucky Home," "Arkansas Traveler," "Suwanee you will probably decide that the music itself is the real River," "Turkey in the Straw" and "The Quilting Party." 1533 Tell Mother I'll Be There (Char. Fillmore) James F. Harrison and Edison Mixed Quartet Baritone solo with mixed chorus, orchestra accompaniment "Tell Mother I'll Be There," is called an "Alexander Revival profoundly impressive rendition of this beloved hymn is Hymn" by its publishers, as it was a great favorite at the given by Mr. Harrison and our mixed quartet. Its inspiring huge meetings held by the great evangelist, Charles M. Alex sentiment and pathetic story go straight to the heart of its hear ander, who now owns and exclusively controls the song. A ers. Published by the Fillmore Music House, New York City. 1534 Oh! You Circus Day Medley Joe Belmont Whistling, orchestra accompaniment Joe Belmont has been in Europe for two or three years gomery and Moore and was the song hit of "Hanky Panky;" delighting audiences over there with his whistling, and "Mammy's Shufflin Dance," sung with great success by makes his re-appearance here with a "cracking" good medley Clarice Vance in vaudeville and "I'd Love to Live in Loveincluding "Oh! You Circus Day," which was sung by Mont land With a Girl Like You." A unique Record. 1537 List! The Cherubic Host^" The Holy City" (Gaul) Chorus of Female Voices and Frank Croxton Alfred Robert Gaul is a well known English composer and in this country. It is presented by a chorus of female voices, organist. "The Holy City" from which this selection is an and Frank Croxton, the favorite basso, with harp, organ and extract, is considered _ the composer's masterpiece, and is orchestra accompaniment. While none of Gaul's compositions his best known oratorio. "List the Cherubic Host" is the have secured very much respect in the world of music, they best known portion of the oratorio, and is frequently used have attained considerable popularity among the masses, a both as a concert and a church number by leading singers large portion of which is directly due to this number.