melvind Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 (edited) This is a different orchestration from the original performed by the New York Symphony in late 1925. It was arranged by Ferde Grofé for Whiteman’s smaller orchestra. Personally, I prefer the original larger sound of a symphony orchestra, but this version is also really good and historically interesting if not important. It is the first recording made of the Concerto. My set of this recording on three 12 inch records (six sides) is in near mint condition. It is almost like they had never or at least rarely played. Side 4 had some signs of play, but there is no distortion or any flaws that show through. I am very happy with how this transfer turned out. It was a lot of work to get all this captured, so it is very encouraging to have a good transfer. Gershwin: “Concerto in F” by Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra 1928 Pianist: Roy Bargy DAHR Links: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/2000145119/98568-Concerto_in_F https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/2000145123/98570-Concerto_in_F https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/2000145129/98575-Concerto_in_F Edited June 3, 2020 by melvind 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valecnik Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 It must take you hours Dan to do those transfers & videos. Really great work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melvind Posted June 2, 2020 Author Share Posted June 2, 2020 Thanks Bruce! Something like this with six 12 inch sides took me many hours. But, actually the transfers are the easier part of making videos. The research and finding images takes the most time. I have fun doing it though and recently with staying at home so much I have done quite a number of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodPickett Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 Dan, I'm in agreement with Bruce. The quality of your transfers, both audio and video image selection and timing is superb. They also present exceptionally well on this site. This one in particular is impressive as a 23 minute plus video. - rod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilvanstem Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 Yep puts the rest of us to shame. I need a forum where my measly photos and videos (blurry) look normal!!! ha ha Just great to see and hear these wonderful records. I don't think I'll be posting anything in the near future. I'll just watch and be enthralled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaumonde Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 (edited) I've had this album on Royal Blue for 20+ years; I'm not sure which is more rare, that or the original Potato Head issue. Beautiful transfer, Dan. Love it! Edited June 10, 2020 by beaumonde 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Percy_Dovetonsils Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 The Royal Blue is quieter and sounds better but being a "first pressing" geek it's the "Kartoffelkopf" for me! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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