The Evolution of Recorded Music

Forgotten Voices: Celebrating Lesser-Known Artists of the 78rpm Era

November 27, 2023November 26, 2023victor@blindskeleton.one

In the annals of music history, the 78rpm era is often remembered for its iconic figures. However, nestled within this period are numerous musicians whose contributions, though significant, have remained…Continue readingForgotten Voices: Celebrating Lesser-Known Artists of the 78rpm Era

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The Dawn of Recorded Music: A Journey Through Time

November 21, 2023November 26, 2023victor@blindskeleton.one

The Early Sparks of Sound Recording Imagine a world where music was a fleeting experience, captured only in the moment. This changed with the advent of recorded music, a revolution…Continue readingThe Dawn of Recorded Music: A Journey Through Time

The Evolution of Recorded Music

From Shellac to Vinyl: The Transition from 78rpm to LP Records

November 8, 2023November 8, 2023victor@blindskeleton.one

Over the course of the last few weeks I’ve traced the history of recorded music from tinfoil, to wax cylinders, to shellac disks that typically spun at 78rpm. The name…Continue readingFrom Shellac to Vinyl: The Transition from 78rpm to LP Records

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Orthophonic Recording

October 25, 2023October 25, 2023victor@blindskeleton.one

Evolution of Recorded Music: The Rise of Orthophonic Recording The evolution of recorded music has been, to this point, a series of incremental advances: cylinders, to 7 inch disks, to…Continue readingOrthophonic Recording

The Evolution of Recorded Music

78 RPM Growth: Rise of the Victor Talking Machine Company

October 17, 2023October 17, 2023victor@blindskeleton.one

The Rise and Shine of the Victor Talking Machine Company This is the fourth in Blind Skeleton’s “History of Recorded Music” series. Last week’s episode was all about Berliner and…Continue reading78 RPM Growth: Rise of the Victor Talking Machine Company

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Beyond Edison and Bell: The Evolution of the First Disc Records

October 9, 2023October 9, 2023victor@blindskeleton.one

The Preceding Technologies: Wax Cylinders In the late 19th century, the field of sound recording was dominated by the inventions of Thomas Edison and Alexander Graham Bell. Edison’s phonograph, patented…Continue readingBeyond Edison and Bell: The Evolution of the First Disc Records

The Evolution of Recorded Music

From Tinfoil to Wax: The Evolution of Phonograph Cylinders

October 2, 2023October 2, 2023victor@blindskeleton.one

In an era where streaming services and digital downloads dominate our music consumption, it’s easy to overlook the rich history that has paved the way for today’s instant gratification audio…Continue readingFrom Tinfoil to Wax: The Evolution of Phonograph Cylinders

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The Invention of the Phonograph

September 25, 2023September 28, 2023victor@blindskeleton.one

Record Players, as they are called today, have a history that dates back to the 19th century. Phonographs, as they were known then, are popularly regarded as playing flat disc…Continue readingThe Invention of the Phonograph

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