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The Earliest Recorded Sound (1860)
This is the first sound ever recorded, by Édouard-Léon Scott de Martinville in 1860, some 17 years before Edison's cylinder recordings were developed.... 3180 views -
Earliest Example Of Jazz On Film: (c. late 1924 – early 1925).
The earliest example of a jazz band on film is this experimental sound footage directed by Lee DeForest of the “old maestro”, Ben Bernie and his orche... 3437 views -
16mm Home Movies With Bix And The Goldkette Orch.
Although grainy and not a great transfer, it is still an important film document of Bix Beiderbecke.
The band is seen at Tremont Square in Bost... 3775 views
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RCA Introduces Something New--"Living Stereo".
Not only is this a unique look back in time of the latest innovation in reproduction, it includes a brief introduction to the recording process. 1958. 3113 views -
RCA Introduces a new development. Early tape cartridge.
Basically, the beginnings of the cassette tape, here’s one of RCA’s developments in the tape format. A plus is the All-American family at the end! 195... 3124 views -
Capitol Records Promo Film 1951
A fascinating look at 1952 Hollywood starring Mel Blanc, portraying a record dealer in this special promotional film made by Capitol Records for their... 1633 views