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The concept of the "Soundie"
I just discovered the concept of the "Soundie." These were very early music videos, form the 1940s. Some of them are very risque for their time, and I would almost be embarrassed to post them here. But here is one called, "Row,Row,Row."
Beat the Devil
Humphrey Bogart is in this one, and he is good. When a multi-national group travels on a ship headed towards Africa, some of them with ill intent, some simply wanting to make a fortune in Uranium, you know the journey will not go smoothly.
The 39 Steps
This is one from Alfred Hitchcock dated 1935. It is in the Internet Archive, and carries a public domain stamp. It is an early spy thriller, sort of like a mystery. Very well known, and so, without further rambling...
Air Ship Destroyer (In The Clouds)
Here is the only copyright information I could find on this 1909 film. The date suggests that it would be in the public domain, but the information I came across tells us it is labeled as creative commons/ share alike- no derivatives. It may (or may not) still be under copyright protection in the UK.
This movie is a preface to almost every dystopian Sci-Fi movie ever. It seems to predict not only WWI, but WWII perhaps. As best I can tell, it has some connection to a Jules Verne story. It, and many of the other videos on this blog are freely available on the Internet Archive site.
This movie is a preface to almost every dystopian Sci-Fi movie ever. It seems to predict not only WWI, but WWII perhaps. As best I can tell, it has some connection to a Jules Verne story. It, and many of the other videos on this blog are freely available on the Internet Archive site.
The Lost Zeppelin
Early, 1929, talking action/adventure (maybe some romance) picture. A crew takes a Zeppelin on an adventure through the Arctic. Of course, this can not happen in an uneventful way. We all know that. Seriously? A love triangle further complicates matters. As far as the ending...did not see that coming.
My Version of Amazing Grace
Eventually, I'll get all of my original music posted to this blog, but for now - here is a version of "Amazing Grace" I did today. It is recorded in mono with no effects, no overdubs, and really no bells and whistles. The song is in the public domain.
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Aiff best copies
I may have gotten better at post-production finally to the point where I can sort of do it. Here are the best copies of songs so far.
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I may have gotten better at post-production finally to the point where I can sort of do it. Here are the best copies of songs so far. -
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