Gramophone Times

Music & More

Volume 1, Issue 3
March 13, 1897

ETCHING VOICE

COLUMBIAN ANTHEM

Yesterday at the Franklin Institute

Emile Berliner addressed a group of
his peers. Mr. Berliner explained
how the gramophone and the
phonograph influenced the
developing of his latest invention,
gramophone. Many people already
know that neither instrument is
compatible with the other. Also,
the sound quality is lacking. Unless,
you personally know the person
speaking, you will have no clue as
to what his message is to you.

Emile Berliner loves his country and

the District of Columbia. In honor
of our countrys capital he
composed the Columbian Anthem.
It was arranged by a male
quartet.

Berliner has developed a new method

for making recording that is more
refined. It takes in to account the
function of the tympanic membrane
and sound vibrations. He explained in
the conference that by first, tracing
the vibrations, as in the old
phonograph, parallel to the record
sheet. Second. By reducing the

resistance offered by the record

medium to as near to nothing as
possible would produce the best
recording surface.
The key to clear sound is a smooth,
highly polished metallic surface and
stylus tipped with iridium like the
pints of a gold pen.

Here is a sampling of the first verse.

Columbia, thy praise we sing, A
nation strong and proud. Thy people
rule, they serve no king, with freedom
endowed. Hail sovereign States! Your
unity foundation gave liberty; let foes
beware your might on land and sea.
Roll loud ye drums, bet freedoms'
call, the people rule and tyrants fail.
The additional verses describe the
wondrous beauty of our nation from
the mountains, oceans and prairies,
as well as, touting the strength of our
forces.

~ Eileen Kahl

SWINGING
TUNES
Stop down to your
local store to pick up
the latest recordings of
the Anton Bruckner
Symphony No. 2. Emile
Berliners gramophone
allows you to listen in
the comfort of your
home with your friends
and family.
~by Eileen Kahl

~ by Eileen Kahl