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All Genres > Spoken Word > Audiobook > THOMAS A. EDISON: Edison Sound Recordings - (War Songs) Audio CD Once it became clear that sound history was firmly in the making, a number of musical disciplines scrambled to get their act together. Here was the means of actually immortalizing their efforts - these efforts, therefore, had to be brushed up and perfected. However, one area of melody that has remained curiously constant and unchanging in many ways is martial or war music. This is based on the fact that the sentiments that war songs and marches express are themselves timeless in their basis. Their purpose is to inspire troops and flagging public support for the most senseless and wasteful manifestation of the human condition - the waging of war. Thomas Edison, of course, was not concerned with these philosophical aspects - his purpose was to record. And record he did... Edison Sound Recordings - (War Songs) Audio CD from the A2ZCDS series proves that martial music has been an inspiration throughout history. Probably no other form of communication has filled flagging spirits with more patriotism than the songs, medleys and blood-pounding marches that soldiers have sung since before Alexander, Attila and Napoleon. 'There's A Long, Long Trail' is a war song first created and published by Edison in 1916 and is faithfully reproduced here in its first recorded avatar. The performed, George Wilton Ballard, would have been gratified to know that his version lives on to the present day. 'Madelon - I'll Be True To The Whole Regiment', performed by Arthur Fields, is a moving war eulogy rendered in scintillating baritone to orchestral accompaniment. In the same patriotic vein, 'Till The Boys Come Home', sung by Frederick Wheeler, is a timeless tribute the fighting men that was produced in 1916. But it is track "Let us not forget" that is perhaps the most momentous - a live recording of Thomas Alva Edison's voice, exhorting the American people 'not to forget' the selfless sacrifices made by Allied soldiers on WWII fronts across the world. This is the great inventor himself - modest to the point of seclusion, but with a message that you will not forget because of who has given it. EDITORIAL REVIEWS This CD covers most aspects of military music as it was heard in the earliest part of the last century, and even the religious angle is well represented with a heartfelt rendition of 'Onward, Christian Soldiers' by the Calvary Choir and Choir Boys of St. Andrew's Church, New York. Throughout this collection, the baseline recording quality conspicuously fails to intrude; after all, this is history in audible form - far above considerations of 'quality control'. After all, we do not judge the texture of ancient papyrus scrolls - we marvel that they exist at all. As with all other items in this series by A2ZCDS, Edison Sound Recordings - (War Songs) Audio CD is an awe-inspiring compilation, both for the musical content and the historical connotations invested in the fact that these are the absolute pioneering recordings of every featured musical item. As such, this CD is worthy of reverential listening and an overall approach of humility and wonder. It is a personal guarantee that hearing Thomas Edison speak to America in a rare recording of his voice will make your skin break out in gooseflesh. CUSTOMER'S REVIEWS "This was an eminently worthwhile purchase. I needed to get an intimate feel of history, and what better way than to actually hear it? The songs and music on Edison Sound Recordings - (War Songs) Audio CD are as beautiful as grainy black-and-white pictures from the previous century. It was awesome to hear the voice of Edison himself. Thanks for a memorable treat, A2ZCDS..." Customer's Name: Anton B. Murray (Bowie, Maryland) "Of the many inventions that Edison churned out (he was a one-man Westinghouse) the phonograph has probably had the most far-reaching implications on the world. I love this collection (Edison Sound Recordings - (War Songs) Audio CD) partly because I am a fan of military music - but also because this one showed me that the present only has meaning in context with the past." Customer's Name: Rick Wallace (South bend, Indiana) Check out the artist's website: http://www.a2zcds.com/Products/Edison_Sound_Recordings_War_Songs_Audio_CD_528.htm Track List: 1. There's a Long, Long Trail 2. The Stars and Stripes Forever March 3. Let Us Not Forget 4. Madelon (i'll Be True to the Whole Regiment) 5. I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles 6. The U.s. Field Artillery March 7. True to the Flag March 8. Die Schnitzelbank 9. Till the Boys Come Home 10. Lorraine (my Beautiful Alsace-lorraine) 11. Just a Baby's Prayer At Twilight 12. Onward, Christian Soldiers! Suggested CDs:
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