COLUMBIA.

Shannon News, 4 October 1929, Page 2

COLUMBIA.

Lyons Cathedral Organ.

As an organist, Edouard Commette knows not merely the potentialities of organ music, but the very form of musical texture that is best suited to the organ of the cathedral, and it is clear from this record that the composer has played this time and time again with full effect on the Lyons organ, for every note of it seems to suggest the most perfect realism of the original. It is a very .charming composition, with a splendid main idea, and a grateful “trio” or middle section by way of contrast. As might be expected there is abundant opportunity foisome effective changes of registration and brilliant work on both pedals and manuals. The recording does full jusdice to this little piece, which occupies two sides of a 10-inch Dark-Blue Record. (Columbia 01576).

Layton and Johnstone in Popular Numbers.

Great interest will be attached to the two numbers by the inimitable duetists. “When the World i 3 at Rest” is a soothing little song, tenderlv sung by the famous artists. It is in “Wake Up Chill-un, Wake Up!” that we suddenly discover to what intimate and emotional heights Layton and Johnstone can rise. (Columbia No. 01580). Squire Octet Again Delights. J. H. Squire has cleverly arranged a number of popular classics under the heading of “Everybody’s Melodies,” and the result is a record of infinite delight. Here we have the “Poet and Peasant’,’ Ovex-ture merging into Liszt’s “Liebestraume,” the sparkling “Moment M.usical” of Schubert mingling its happing phrases with the liii- p geriiig “Melody in F” of Rubinstein,* and Liszt’s beautiful “First Rhapsody. ’ ’ Other choice tit-bits are featured on thig record, and are played with the Octet’s usual impeccable style. (Columbia No. 02896). Maori Songs.

>' Ernest MeKinlay’s repertoire of; i Maori songs is a really important" and interesting addition to any collection^ In “Home, Little Maori, Home,” ‘ Hoea Ra, ’ * ar.d ‘ ‘ Marui ; Girl, ” lie is . .as thrilling as in his new historic “Ka Mate” record. His complete facility over the Maori language, his amazing tone, and the refreshing individuality of his singing place his records far above the average. All of bis Maori -melodies are an unending delight. The versatility is further exemplified in his splendid rendition of the two charming Scottish ballads “Bonnie Wee Thing,” “The Auld Scots Sangs.” (Columbia Ncs. 01551, 01552, 01562).

Show Boat Records. The delightful musical numbers from this charming play are still heading the list of record salfes, and the Columbia issues are' well ■to the fore for popularity. Norris Smith makes a wonderful “01 Man River” record, and his rich powerful voice is ideally'suited for this type of song. Marie,Burke also enchants with her “Bili,” and “Can’t Help Lovin’ Dat Man,” whilst the fox-trots, “OP Man River,” “Can’t Help Lovin’ Dat Man,” by Don Voorhees and his Orchestra, are excellent fare.