Arthur Pryor maintained a constant vibrato, not because he wanted to, but of a severe quiver in his bottom lip caused by a kick to the face by a horse when he was a child.
Knowing Mr. Pryor's penchant for good PR, I think the story about the injury to his mouth is, well, good PR designed to amaze other people. Listen how he control's the vibrato at the send of certain notes for musical effect. Rapid vibrato was just the standard in his day and it is still accepable for violinists, flutists, and sopranos and tenors in the opera. That's just my take on this controversy. Good PR!
I knew a man who studied with Mr. Pryor on the top floor of the NBC Building back in the 1930's. Mr. Pryor insisted that his students learn a jaw vibrato of six pulses per beat, quarter note= 60 mm. That vibrato was intentional and for the day, kinda slow. Gosh, listen to flute players!
If Mr. Pryor was paralyzed, I dont' think he would have the control he evidences here nor would he have been able to execute those amazing intervals in his other works.
I knew a man who studied with Mr. Pryor on the top floor of the NBC Building back in the 1930's. Mr. Pryor insisted that his students learn a jaw vibrato of six pulses per beat, quarter note= 60 mm. That vibrato was intentional and for the day, kinda slow. Gosh, listen to flute players!
@cj614 from what history tells us, yes its true. They say he got kicked in the face by a goat or mule or something and it paralyzed half of his face. creating a permanent vibrato.
@cj614 Yes that is true! On Amazon, I bought a CD with 26 recordings from the early 1900's with Arthur Pryor himself playing his songs, and in the booklet that came with it, it said that his vibrato was natural from an accident he had at an early age that caused part of his face to be paralyzed, I believe he was kicked by a mule.
Arthur Pryor maintained a constant vibrato, not because he wanted to, but of a severe quiver in his bottom lip caused by a kick to the face by a horse when he was a child.
ramenrage 1 week ago
Someone forgot to empty their spit valve before performing.
/sarcasm
TheJimmyHarrison 4 months ago
Knowing Mr. Pryor's penchant for good PR, I think the story about the injury to his mouth is, well, good PR designed to amaze other people. Listen how he control's the vibrato at the send of certain notes for musical effect. Rapid vibrato was just the standard in his day and it is still accepable for violinists, flutists, and sopranos and tenors in the opera. That's just my take on this controversy. Good PR!
1976theusafband 5 months ago
I knew a man who studied with Mr. Pryor on the top floor of the NBC Building back in the 1930's. Mr. Pryor insisted that his students learn a jaw vibrato of six pulses per beat, quarter note= 60 mm. That vibrato was intentional and for the day, kinda slow. Gosh, listen to flute players!
If Mr. Pryor was paralyzed, I dont' think he would have the control he evidences here nor would he have been able to execute those amazing intervals in his other works.
1976theusafband 6 months ago
I knew a man who studied with Mr. Pryor on the top floor of the NBC Building back in the 1930's. Mr. Pryor insisted that his students learn a jaw vibrato of six pulses per beat, quarter note= 60 mm. That vibrato was intentional and for the day, kinda slow. Gosh, listen to flute players!
1976theusafband 6 months ago
oh dry those tears
yes dry those tears
dry those tears now
dont cry
""
if it had words it would be something like this
godoofakeman 1 year ago
that vibrato...is crazy. i remember reading that it's a natural thing for him because of an accident where half his face was paralyzed. is that true?
cj614 1 year ago
@cj614 I have never heard that before but maybe another on here will know.
pax41 1 year ago
@cj614 from what history tells us, yes its true. They say he got kicked in the face by a goat or mule or something and it paralyzed half of his face. creating a permanent vibrato.
supertromboneman 1 year ago
@cj614 yes he was kicked in the face by a mule when he was young paralyzing him
godoofakeman 1 year ago
@cj614 Yes that is true! On Amazon, I bought a CD with 26 recordings from the early 1900's with Arthur Pryor himself playing his songs, and in the booklet that came with it, it said that his vibrato was natural from an accident he had at an early age that caused part of his face to be paralyzed, I believe he was kicked by a mule.
MrITorrez 1 year ago
@cj614 When he was a kid, he was kicked in the face by a mule. he had the twitch because of it!
jstnukeit 7 months ago
wow the way he channels his feelings with the trombone is outstanding...we should learn to do the same...
Chelito7x7 2 years ago
He certainly does!
pax41 2 years ago
That was superb! From 1907 as well. The timbre of his trombone playing is amazing! Thank you for posting!
sewitt60 2 years ago
Thank you for watching and glad to share this with you.
pax41 2 years ago
Wonderfully soothing and tender piece. Thank you for uploading!
kspm01 3 years ago
Not bad for a 101 year old recording. I am amazed at how good some of these earlier ones sound than those from the early 20's.
pax41 3 years ago
Impressive indeed.
kspm01 3 years ago
Pax, I have never heard anything so Lovely.
It is so Sweet and Calming. I love the mesmerizing melody. Arthur Pryor was wonderful. Thank you so much for sharing this exquisite song.
genia106 3 years ago