I believe this is from the "FORD SUNDAY EVENING HOUR", which aired on CBS' Sunday night schedule at 9pm(et) from 1934 through '42. Lots of classical music, and an intermission which subtly sold Henry Ford's automobiles and his own personal beliefs at the same time...
Are you sure that it's a recording of a broadcast rather than a recording that was broadcast? I doubt it would have been FM. Even if the former, it could have been off the board rather than off the air.
@beautman1 Good point. But since the performances continue from one side to the other ,sometimes with awkward stopping points, how could they have been played continuously? I have about a dozen of these discs. All recorded late 1940. On Audiodisc and Permadisc recording blanks. Fm broadcasts began in 1939.
@merrihew Commercial FM broadcasting didn't start until much later. It isn't impossible it was FM, just doubtful. You're probably right that they're air checks, though, rather than prerecordings, esp. with the three hold in the center of the disc. Anyway, thanks for posting. I just found your channel and am enjoying it.
Funny how I could mistake the portion from 4:19-5:25 for Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody 2, because I learned both works from the same cassette my mom had when I was a kid. No wonder whenever it came through my head it always lead to the unmistakable Light Cavalry theme!
It could well have been broadcast on FM, but the music was most likely recorded straight from the microphone to the master, BEFORE it reaches the airwaves.
I have some 16-inch 33rpm transcripts, but to play them, I need to put a roll of masking tape on the Sony, then the record on top so that it clears above the tonearm, and set a kiddie player besides so that its tonearm goes onto the record on the Sony. My cartridge is therefore at the wrong angle, but I'm still able to get to know what's on the records. Of course I wish I could get the proper turntable for them!
Most TV's have audio and video outputs. You can get a special cable to connect to your camera (if it has A/V input). Just play the source on your VCR/DVD and download to the camera and from there download to your computer.
I agree! Wonderful sound. FM has been around for a long time. 'ZENITH' produced some outstanding FM radios in the 40s and 50s with, of course, vacuum tube amplifiers. Properly restored, they sound tonally warm and natural. In fact, most audiophiles today still prefer tube amps to transistorized.
Awesome! TY very much merrihew for this great gift.
paulostroff99 1 year ago
I believe this is from the "FORD SUNDAY EVENING HOUR", which aired on CBS' Sunday night schedule at 9pm(et) from 1934 through '42. Lots of classical music, and an intermission which subtly sold Henry Ford's automobiles and his own personal beliefs at the same time...
fromthesidelines 1 year ago
Are you sure that it's a recording of a broadcast rather than a recording that was broadcast? I doubt it would have been FM. Even if the former, it could have been off the board rather than off the air.
beautman1 1 year ago
@beautman1 Good point. But since the performances continue from one side to the other ,sometimes with awkward stopping points, how could they have been played continuously? I have about a dozen of these discs. All recorded late 1940. On Audiodisc and Permadisc recording blanks. Fm broadcasts began in 1939.
merrihew 1 year ago
@merrihew Commercial FM broadcasting didn't start until much later. It isn't impossible it was FM, just doubtful. You're probably right that they're air checks, though, rather than prerecordings, esp. with the three hold in the center of the disc. Anyway, thanks for posting. I just found your channel and am enjoying it.
beautman1 1 year ago
@beautman1 Actually there were a couple of FM stations in NYC by 1940. One, WKCR (89.9) is still around.
merrihew 1 year ago
That Fritz Reiner is AMAZING!
Great rarity in superb sound. Thanks.
AulicExclusiva 2 years ago
Your record player can play 16-inch and 17-inch record??? What is the manufacturer / model?
mestredigital2 2 years ago
Funny how I could mistake the portion from 4:19-5:25 for Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody 2, because I learned both works from the same cassette my mom had when I was a kid. No wonder whenever it came through my head it always lead to the unmistakable Light Cavalry theme!
m2esectr 3 years ago
It could well have been broadcast on FM, but the music was most likely recorded straight from the microphone to the master, BEFORE it reaches the airwaves.
m2esectr 3 years ago
I have some 16-inch 33rpm transcripts, but to play them, I need to put a roll of masking tape on the Sony, then the record on top so that it clears above the tonearm, and set a kiddie player besides so that its tonearm goes onto the record on the Sony. My cartridge is therefore at the wrong angle, but I'm still able to get to know what's on the records. Of course I wish I could get the proper turntable for them!
m2esectr 3 years ago
how do you download videos
bunnyz324 3 years ago
Most TV's have audio and video outputs. You can get a special cable to connect to your camera (if it has A/V input). Just play the source on your VCR/DVD and download to the camera and from there download to your computer.
merrihew 3 years ago
Fantastic music! Great performance!Terrific sound! THANK YOU!
billyguns2 4 years ago
Wow! First time I see a 33rpm transcription disc "in action"!. Greetings,
Rolf
otterhouse 4 years ago
I agree! Wonderful sound. FM has been around for a long time. 'ZENITH' produced some outstanding FM radios in the 40s and 50s with, of course, vacuum tube amplifiers. Properly restored, they sound tonally warm and natural. In fact, most audiophiles today still prefer tube amps to transistorized.
Great stuff merrihew : - )
skinnyblinddude 4 years ago
Fritz Reiner was one of my favourite conductors.This is a stunning performance!
paulostroff99 4 years ago
@paulostroff99 Ditto for me...both statements!
ignaz1882 1 year ago
A very neat record! actually played this piece lately (trumpet...1st, of course =])
bingcrosby1903 4 years ago
Wow! This is the first time I see a Transcription Disc played! Thanks for posting!
transformingArt 4 years ago
Even though from the early '40's, it plays at
33 1/3 rpm and from the inside out.
merrihew 4 years ago
thank you !
lasultanica 4 years ago
Great sound, & interesting history too! many thanks
megansspark 4 years ago