Three Tune Tuesday - 1911
It's time again for Three Tune Tuesday, that day of the week where members of the Hive community shares three songs of their liking with the rest of the community.
I know, I post Three Tune Tuesday on Wednesday. It's done by design! I run a Three Tune Tuesday livestream on Tuesday, then post the songs the next day. Want to be the first to hear them? Tune in live!
12:00pm (noon) EDT
17:00 UTC
https://blindskeleton.one/radio/
I take a slow, relaxing approach to Three Tune Tuesday: I like to share pre-1924 78rpm songs from my collection, and record them while playing on an appropriate time-period windup phonograph. I encourage you to take a few moments and slow down with me. Settle down, close your eyes, and take yourself back.. way back.. in time, to a distant uncle's parlour in the early 1920's. There are comfortable seats, pleasant conversation, and old music.
Last week I played some songs from 1910. This week, by continuation, is 1911!
Lucy Isabelle Marsh, the voice behind this splendid piece, was a soprano of considerable acclaim during the early 20th century. Known for her crystal-clear voice and impeccable diction, Marsh was a staple on the Victor Red Seal label. Her contributions to music, particularly in the realm of light opera and popular song, made her a household name in many American homes. With the “Italian Street Song”, Lucy not only brought to life the character of Marietta from the show “Naughty Marietta” but also gave listeners a sonic glimpse into the bustling streets and vivacious energy of Europe.
The Neapolitan Trio, with their signature blend of strings and winds, were known for capturing emotions with a finesse that few could rival. Their music painted vivid pictures—of sunlit streets, familial gatherings, and shared stories under starry skies. Their interpretation of “Memories of Home” is no different, encapsulating the essence of home, of places left behind, and of moments cherished in the heart.
“La donna è mobile”, which translates to “Woman is fickle”, captures the playful, sometimes cynical outlook of the Duke from Rigoletto - he was an ass. Its catchy, lilting melody is deceptive, for beneath its surface lies a complexity and depth of emotion that only voices like Enrico Caruso’s can truly encapsulate. The song’s popularity in 1911, and even today, speaks volumes about its universal appeal and the genius of its composition.
Three Tune Tuesday (TTT) is initiated by @ablaze.
I run a live stream of my TTT songs every Tuesday at 12:00pm EDT, then take that stream and share the songs from it here, on Hive, on Wednesday (or occasionally Thursday). These songs are all old pre-1923 78rpm records from my collection, played on my antique phonographs and recorded with a well placed microphone. Like what you hear? Come listen live!
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Three Tune Tuesday Live Stream: 12:00pm (noon) EST
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Three Tune Friday (Ok, I admit that it's not Friday there, but what the hell, I wrote it anyway.)
I hope you're well mate, have a good weekend.
Heh, yeah, @shawnnft once suggested that I turn it into Five Tune Friday when I'm this late with it. The sad truth is that I'd then most likely end up just as late and post it on Tuesday, thereby repeating history.
This has been a busy time of year for me; I'm assisting with three different theatre plays, hosting some events, and filming a short 10 minute movie the middle of the month. At some point I'll come up for air!
Have a great weekend!
I get it and believe we should all be putting more effort into the real world than we do here, it's called living life.
It's Friday here though :P and you're Thursday at best. not sure how you can be 2 days behind. Are you taking a time machine O.O have you lost track of the days~ Wake up!
Hah! Yeah, I'm late. A time machine would be pretty epic! I'd be just as late, though, since I'd probably show up where I needed to be, then have a nap.
Haha maybe you can start earlier and schedule the post so you won't be too late. Unless you're too busy even for that