Recorded Music

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XIX, Issue 305, 11 December 1929, Page 10

Recorded Music

(H.M.V.) Two Fine Waltzes. International Novelty Orchestra, in the lovely waltzes, “Amoureuse” (Berger) and “Jolly Fellows” (Vollstedt). Zonophone E.F.27. Here are two of the finest waltzes written played as only the International Novelty Orchestra can play them In perfect dance time, with interesting novelty effects. New Laugh from Clarkson Rose. Clarkson Rose (comedian), in “Ee by Gum” and “Feminine Company.” Zonophone 5359. Here we have some more rollicking humour from this famous artiste. True to the style that has placed him tn the front rank of comedians. Lovely Tenor Voice. Lown James (tenor), in “Christina” (from the motion picture “Christina”), and “Lookipg for Love.” Zonophone, E.E.165. Lewis James’s lovely tenor voice shows up well in these sentimental themes. In the second number we have an interesting instrumental verse with a lovely clarinet solo adding to the attractiveness of the record. A Popular Contralto.

Vaughn De Leath (contralto), tn “Old-iashioned Lady” and “The Taymaker’s Dream.” Zonophone, E.E.164. The rich contralto voice of this artiste, coupled with her perfect enunciation. aided by the melodious orchestral accompaniment, makes this a very interesting record. The two sides are distinctly varied, each having its own appeal.

Two Fine Old Hymns. Church choir, with grand organ, in “God be with You Till We Meet. Again” and "Peace be Still.” Zonophone. 5282

Rest and consolation are to be found in these lovely choir records of two fine well-known old hymns

Franklyu Baur. Franklyn Baur (tenor;, in “Pagan Love Song’ (from the motion picture ‘The Pagan”), and “Just Another Kiss." Zonophone E.E. 168.

The first of these numbeis is especially alluring. Baur’s rich, clear voice and power of expression are so suited to this .love-song from the popular motion picture. Tits second number has a beautiful melody and is sung in waltz rhythm.

COLUMBIA. Norman Long, LTi tor lamer. That jolly entertainer, Norman Long, gives us one of his typical bits ot wise foolishness in a pairing 0: "Aren't We Ail " and “That Back Garden of Mme.” Ihe first will t.ckle you about the 'ucidenv of the vicar who calls to tea at four, and bis meticulous host wondering if he's seen the .bottled beer behind the door. The second is not the sentimental thing it sounds, .and is chiefly a grouse at the salmon tins that find their way over his fence. (Columbia 01678.)

Latest Theme Ihe vogue ot tue theme song con tinnes apace, and will create a wide maiket tor the latest Columbia productions of that ilk- ten Maurice, the popular baritone, is 'll his best in a pairing or two “Innocents ot Paris” numbers--’’Louise’’ and “On Top of the World Alone” (Columbia 01665).

Paul Whiteman. King of Jazz, makes » winner of the big hit from “The Cocoanuts,” and puts some ni his most intriguing instrumentation into “When My Dreams Come True.” On the reverse is a melodious version pf “Reaching for Someone" (foxtrot). (Columbia 07024.) A pleasing ni le quartet, the Four Ace,, gives us a tuneful “Broadway Melody,” coupled with “When My Drear: s Come True” from “The Cocoanuts.” (Columbia 01667.)

A ’’King’s Thanksgiving” Record. St. George’s Cliapel, attached to Windsor Castle, is always a Mecca of lovers of good singing, for the choir is among the most famous in the world. This month Sir Raiford Davies leads them in a fine record of the music sung on the occasion of the King's Thanksgiving. First conies the National Anthem, and surely it has never been sung with such fire and beauty. On the s- me side follows a “Psalm of Thanksgiving,” one of the productions of Sir Walford in his capacity of Master of the King’s Musick—a sort of Musical Poet I.aur eate. the reverse side is taken up with an Elgar piece—“Coronation Offertorium”—one of the gems from this great composer’s pen. The singing throughout is sheerjy lovely, nnd makes a capital record. (Columbia 02936.) Gladys Moncrief!.

This attractive singer never fails to please a huge gallery of admirers, so that little remains for the reviewer than to set down her latest titles. She makes an excellent pairing on her latest record, giving on one side “Whore is the Song cl Songs For Me?” Irving Berlin’s big hit from “The Lady of the Night.” and on the other “I Found Happiness When I Found You,” from “The River.” Both these popular theme songs will be familiar to the majority of listeners. It simply remains to say that Australia's “Queen of Song’’ turns them into excellent vehicles for her glorious voice. (Columbia 01684.) Spirited Marching Records. The Band of H.M. Grenadier Guards have given us this month a fine series of marches that will prove highly acceptable to those of. us who like a thrill. The first is a pairing of a Naval and Military March, introducing many popular numbers. (Columbia 01640.) Equally vigorous is an Anglo-American March, though why such preponderance should be given to the Minstrel Bov. which is neither English nor American, is hard to.say. However, that does not affect the excellence of the playing. On the reverse is a medley of Scottish tunes deftly dovetailed together. (Columbia 01641.) The last of the series is a French pairing of Mnrche Lorraine, bringing in the celebrated ballet. “En passant par la Lorraine,” and a quick-march, “Belphegor,” a sprightly an infectious tune of great eclat. (Columbia 01642.1 The Guards play with spirit and efficiency, and we predict that these bold tunes will take everybody's fancy. ‘