Memories of EMI, Rupert Perry The strong legacy of EMI is a testament to the people who worked for the company and those who loved the music across the years. We’d love to hear from those who have worked for EMI and from those who have enjoyed the music from outside of the company. WhatContinue reading “Memories of EMI, Rupert Perry”
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A little gem to kick start the week!
The hound has come across this gem! Ken Griffin’s Scatterbrain at the organ played on a Philips 78 rpm shellac disc in the 50’s is the perfect way to bring in the week ahead.
Recording Pioneers- Part 1
Emile Berliner 1851 – 1921 “The key to victory is never-ending application” -Emile Berliner Name: Emile Berliner Born: 20 May 1851 Resident: Born in Hanover in Germany, immigrated to the United States as a young man of only 19 in 1870 Occupation: Recording sound mastermind Loves: His wife and family, inventing, campaigning for better health standardsContinue reading “Recording Pioneers- Part 1”
Setting up a record company #4: Making better records
This week we plan to tell the story of how Emile Berliner and Fred Gaisberg set up their record company in America. Seven blog entries on seven days. This is day #4. We’ve reached 1895 and whilst Gaisberg and Karns are on the road trying to find investors for the new gramophone business, Emile BerlinerContinue reading “Setting up a record company #4: Making better records”
Sound Of The Hound 