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VOICE GRAFTING – the latest miracle of ‘sound’ science

Filmed at HMV studios, London. http://www.britishpathe.com/video/voice-grafting/query/hmv

Posted byNipperFebruary 26, 2013Posted inearly recordings, FILMS, HISTORY OF RECORDED MUSIC, making a recording, RECORDINGSTags:1905, british pathé, carusoLeave a comment on VOICE GRAFTING – the latest miracle of ‘sound’ science

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