I've said it before: Youtube is one of the gems of the Internet. Here is a good recording of a Christmas song written and published in the 1880s. These musicians found the sheet music in the Library of Congress, arranged it and recorded it.
I just wanted to share.
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Monday, December 12, 2011
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
The National Jukebox
The Library of Congress has, for a long time, made digital files of historical recordings available. Up until now, it has been largely hit or miss. Well, we information geeks can now relax. It was pointed out to me today that the Library of Congress has organized its best recordings into a searchable database that it calls National Jukebox.
Some of the thousands of recordings here are downloadable, many aren't. All are available as streaming audio, however, and the wealth of sound here is great for educators and music aficionados alike. The recordings are all from 1929 and earlier, by the way, so don't expect the Beatles.
Take a look!
Just in case you're wondering: Library of Congress Recording: 'On Wisconsin!'
Some of the thousands of recordings here are downloadable, many aren't. All are available as streaming audio, however, and the wealth of sound here is great for educators and music aficionados alike. The recordings are all from 1929 and earlier, by the way, so don't expect the Beatles.
Take a look!
Just in case you're wondering: Library of Congress Recording: 'On Wisconsin!'
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