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Mark Williams
Registrace 31. 01. 2008
Hi, I'm Mark Williams and I've been working in the music recording business for more than 40 years. I am also personally interested in the sensational popular press of the late 1800s, so you may see video here about both areas of interest!
1925 Kompact Phonograph
I made a very casual video of opening and playing one of my Kompact Portable Phonographs. I believe this model is the first type from that brand and was made about 1925.
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Civil War Ephemera on Amazon
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Two well known collectors and historians have teamed up to create the remarkable Two Volume set, Civil War Ephemera. Profusely illustrated in color with new images showing hundreds of rare examples of popular fiction, posters, newspapers, pamphlets, and much more! Enjoy this short trailer to get a taste of what you will find in your own copies of Civil War Ephemera.
The Hamiltones live to streaming mix at The Vault
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Mark Williams here. Eddie Z had me mix streaming audio for The Hamiltones, performing live in The Vault Studio at the Playroom. I love these guys' blend of R&B with Quartet! A vamp seemed to have a stable blend, so I took a half minute video sweep of the control room. I compare the mix on several types of monitors here, but mostly used the mighty Auratones to blend this one.
Joe Phenix's Shadow MB tag
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On an evening in 1890, a murder is brazenly committed in New York City's Washington Square Park. The police are baffled and call in Private Detective Joe Phenix.
The Frisco Detective, 1885
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An 1885 Detective Thriller set in the early 1870s!
Kate Scott, the Decoy Detective MB tag
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The fifth book in the Joe Phenix Detective Series and first published in 1885.
What is a "Dark Lantern," anyway?
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The Dark Lantern was a common tool in the 1800s. This video is a brief introduction to the lanterns with a brief history of them and description of how different models worked. #darklantern, #historicalfiction, #policelantern, #bullseyelantern, #victorian, #detectivethriller, #mystery
God's Water 1313 video
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A rare video of God's Water in concert at the 11313 club in Charlotte, NC. The audio has been somewhat enhanced from a previous version.
1909 Edison Standard, Model D, playing a cylinder of Irish comedy
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1909 Edison Standard, Model D, playing a cylinder of Irish comedy
1918 Victor Victrola XVII (17) playing a Jazz/Blues record from the 1930s
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1918 Victor Victrola XVII (17) playing a Jazz/Blues record from the 1930s
Kate Scott, Joe Phenix Detective Series, Dark Lantern Tales
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From Dark Lantern Tales, Kate Scott the Decoy Detective from 1884, a “Lost” and Rediscovered Detective Thrillers from the 1800s in a Brilliant New Edition!
Dark Lantern Tales - Rediscover Lost Detective Thrillers from the 1800s!
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A short videom introduction to Dark Lantern Tales publishing, which offers Detective Thrillers written in the Victorian era in Brilliant New Editions!
Thorens TD 124 restored by STS, 2017
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In 2017 I had my 1964 Thorens TD-124 turntable and SME arm restored by Greg and the fine craftsmen at STS Turntables in Tennessee. This turntable sat on a closet shelf for nearly three decades before I shipped it to STS. www.classicthorens.com Music by Jim Brock from Tropic Affair, available from iTunes and Reference Recordings.
Mixing Doctor Love to analog tape!
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Digital through analog for the best sonics. My iphone microphone was blocked by the phone case so my apologies for the quiet audio track. Be sure to check out Paolo Mizzau and The Doctor Love Band on facebook!
Joe Phenix; the Police Spy (Annotated)
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Joe Phenix; the Police Spy (Annotated)
Mike Martin benefit November 21 2012.MOV
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Mike Martin benefit November 21 2012.MOV
I have 2 of these with the whale oil burner. mine were made in the 1850s by dietz in new york city.
how was STS to work with?
I dealt with Greg and they did a great job! He kept me up on progress with occasional photos and returned my TD-124 in new condition. That was a good five years ago and it's still running beautifully.
Hey Mark, this is Aaron, guitarist for Gypsy, just checking to see if the studio is still going!
No, that was Reflection and it finally closed in 2014 after 45 years of fine recording work.
I'm a new subscriber and I can't wait to see all of your videos thank you For sharing your knowledge and expertise and hello from Detroit Michigan
Thanks for ‘illuminating’ what it is Holmes keeps referring to.
It would have been nice to see one in action.
ahh this brings back memories of getting yelled by my father because i couldn't hold it properly when he's fixing his horse carriage
Dude this was a fascinating watch. I had no clue these were like such a major thing!
I first heard of a dark lantern in a Mandragora Scream song.
Enjoyed this . Thanks
Oh. Not a supervillain, then.
Illuminating . Thank You .
I've known about bullseye lanterns with their shutters for many years (thanks to Dungeons and Dragons, of all things), but this is the first time I've seen good photographs of actual examples. Mass produced, affordable tools, from a time when consumer goods might still last a century. I'd guess they used whale oil or vegetable oil in the early days, before kerosene became a common item. Such a thing would probably cost $50 or more in today's world -- as much because there's no volume demand, as because both materials and labor are so much more expensive than they were when Victoria was the "young queen".
Thanks! On my web site there is a longer version of this in text with the same images. You may find more answers there: darklanterntales.wordpress.com/what-is-a-dark-lantern/
@@MarkRWilliams I looked and found the link at the bottom for repro dark lanterns. Four hundred bucks?! With less emphasis on reproducing the 19th century esthetic, I think these could be manufactured for less than a quarter of that figure -- at least in plain zinc- or tin-plated sheet steel. Not much demand for a no-battery hand light these days, though, with a smart phone (with its built-in flashlight) on every belt, in every purse, etc. and hand-held LED/rechargeable lights that can throw a beam spot a quarter mile or more...
That is where I found out about them as well.
Very nicely done, Mark. You have some wonderful lanterns in your collection and I've enjoyed seeing them...
At the end of the original article, there is a link to a seller who makes modern reproductions of dark lanterns: darklanterntales.wordpress.com/what-is-a-dark-lantern/
I’m not selling the reproductions, just pointing out the source. Those folks sell and make all sorts of lanterns and supplies, and the police lantern reproductions have been used for film production, I believe.
Oil lamps, new and antique, of every description are still on the market. And collectors and users abound for all of them. Is anyone manufacturing reproductions of these dark lanterns?
Oh, it's "dark" because you can hide the light.
Hey - i sure like your vid but much DISLIKE the background racket (music) while you talk.
Agree
It needs to be turned down in the mix, if it was quieter it would be less distracting
👍interesting article on dark lantern
That was a treat to hear that old piece of history.
The music is a bit overmuch, but thank you for the information!
Thank u for educational video 🧡👍️
I was really hoping for a demonstration of the dark lantern lit up. Leaving disappointed.
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Thank you all for your comments! I abbreviated my web page about these lanterns to keep this video from becoming even longer. You might enjoy looking at the page for more information and images. darklanterntales.wordpress.com/what-is-a-dark-lantern/🙂
Really informative video, I always wondered about these lanterns, and your video was very { pardon the word choice } enlightening. Just a question: do you know of any companies that are making working reproductions of old dark lanterns, or even just torches { i.e. electric flashlights } made up to look like the old 19th century models?
@@lordbarristertimsh8050 Thank you, and yes W. T. Kirkman makes a high quality replica. They supply film productions as well as lantern enthusiasts, so the replicas are not inexpensive. There's a link at the bottom of the "What is a Dark Lanetrn?" article on my web site: darklanterntales.wordpress.com/what-is-a-dark-lantern/
@@MarkRWilliams Thanks for the informative reply!
Thank you for your excellent presentation and the thorough research. Kind regards from England.
खूप छान आणि मस्त,this is the Marathi language . Mumbai India.
I love this.
Great days back then.........🍻
wowwwww. Thank you !! Mark and Jeff. this sounds so so good !!!! FULLER
Only comment, the vocals are SO LOW LOL
May this comment find you & find you well! Thanks for the great music & memories. -Chris (ex-Bloody Mary)
Sounds great!
Looks like a 40s okeh, be cautious with later 40s-50s records on mica acoustic machines, they wear down a lot faster and can over power the reproducer causing mica problems.
You are correct, thanks.
Music by Mike Sherrill, mikesherrill.bandcamp.com/music
A lovely rebuild and thanks for sharing. I have a TD 124 Mk2 that’s about to have an overhaul , I think it’s only fair after 51 years of making fantastic music! As I’m in the U.K. the ‘local’ experts are Hanze HiFi in the Netherlands so a continental weekend trip is on the card’s. Could you tell me the album that you played for the video please?
Is there a fuse anywhere inside the turntable? I have my dads old turntable which was working fine before it went into storage and is excellent condition. Twenty years later its completely dead. Any ideas what I could check for? Thanks
STS did my rebuild and many of these photos were taken by them during the process. I recommend their work as professional and fairly priced. Enjoy your TD-124!
Thanks for info. Do you have a link to their website? @@MarkRWilliams
@@DavidJamesMusic Good folks and totally pro. Located in central Tennessee. I have been running my TD-124 for two years since the rebuild and love it. www.classicthorens.com/
A long way from the U.K. Would probably cost a fortune to have sent there and back! Might have to look for other options. Thanks for the info!@@MarkRWilliams
Your motor is seized There is no fuse
Hi where can I buy the parts. Thank you.
Very cool ! Hi from Belarus!
I just got my first TD124/3009 in just about the same shape as yours was found. I have recently gone through the motor, lube all the pivots, and cleaned the tonearm to almost your sparkle. I also seem to have the same Plinth system and like you wanna keep it. What style were the grommets between the base and mounting board? STS does amazing work! Could I also ask what it cost? Many Thanks, Ken
Great band, great guys!
Fantastic job....great idea. Can't wait to binge on this series!
Ooooh me likey the sound of this.
Steampunk era detective thrills! You had me at steampunk....and detective........
Great job Mark! Terrific Trailer! Thanks for bringing back JP! A worthy detective read! Hope you will reprint all 24 stories! JR
Check out this video on CZcams:
Great literature? Of course not! But it's a lot of fun, so order a copy for your Kindle here: www.amazon.com/Joe-Phenix-Police-Spy-Annotated-ebook/dp/B00I8WPXN6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1392777494&sr=8-1&keywords=Joe+Phenix%3B+the+Police+Spy
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