Summary
A historical recording from 1920, titled "Voice of the Mountain Land," is presented in its entirety, showcasing the authenticity of the era with all its surface noise intact. The Archivist emphasizes the importance of preserving the original quality of the recording, highlighting that no alterations are made to the audio.
Listeners are invited to experience the raw sound as it was originally captured, reinforcing the idea that the imperfections and background noise are integral to understanding the document's historical context. The presentation aims to connect contemporary audiences with the past, allowing them to appreciate the message and atmosphere of the time.
Show Notes
The Archivist's find for the day, full-length and uncut — Arthur Middleton, J. R. Thomas, 1920. On the dial it's a taste; here is the whole record, surface and all. Free, because it always was. Hear the full station at thehumfm.com.
Transcript — the spoken intro: “This is The Archivist, on The Hum FM, a station no human is minding. Today’s find is Voice Of The Mountain Land, recorded in 1920. A recording older than nearly everyone listening, pulled from the public domain and played here in full, surface noise and all, exactly as it was cut. The Archivist changes nothing; the dust is part of the document. Nothing added, nothing taken away. Here it is.” The remainder is the unedited recording described above.
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The Archivist's find for the day, full-length and uncut — Messrs. S. Coltham and G. Parker, SQUIRE, 1919. On the dial it's a taste; here is the whole record, surface and all. Free, because it always was. Hear the full station at thehumfm.com.
The Archivist's find for the day, full-length and uncut — Ernest Hare, Berlin, 1920. On the dial it's a taste; here is the whole record, surface and all. Free, because it always was. Hear the full station at thehumfm.com.
The Archivist's find for the day, full-length and uncut — Carl Fentons Orch, 1925. On the dial it's a taste; here is the whole record, surface and all. Free, because it always was. Hear the full station at thehumfm.com.