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AUDIBILITIES<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

King Street Recording Company<\/h2>\n
Professional Audio Services for Any Purpose You Can Think Of \u2013 Video and Photo Too!<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
Quality Professional Services Since 1967<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/i><\/div>\n

15 East King Street, Post Office Box 402 Malvern, PA\u00a0 19355-0402<\/h2>\n
Volume 82, Spring, 2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0610-647-4341\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0www.kingstreetrecording.com<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0kingstreetrecord@aol.com<\/a><\/b><\/div>\n
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First and Best<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
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The first and best musical instrument is the human voice. No other instrument can approach the flexibility, nuance and range of emotional expression of a voice raised in song. Singing, in fact, may predate language.<\/div>\n
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Musical Forms<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
Before the development of singing, there were no melodies \u2013 there were no musical instruments to create them with! So, singing must have begun with simple chants. Over the millennia, the chants naturally developed into primitive songs with words and simple, repeatable melodies. As language grew in sophistication and religious practices began to develop, special songs were created for religious ceremonies. In time, basic folksongs gradually emerged. These served both as a form of entertainment and a means of disseminating the events of the times. Now, after thousands of years, musical forms for voice range from Gregorian chants of the 9th and 10th centuries to grand opera \u2013 and everything in between.<\/div>\n
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Singing Styles<\/b><\/div>\n
The first singers simply made sounds to express their feelings. Then, as melodies became more complex, some began to pay more attention to exactly how they produced the sounds they made. This led to the development of specific techniques such as breath control, enunciation, phrasing, dynamics and vibrato. The use of the voice in music had become a combined art and science with different cultures developing their own standards. The French, for example, used an extremely rapid vibrato as demonstrated so well by Edith Piaf. South African singer Miriam Makeba sang in a language called Xosa that included making a clicking sound with the tongue while singing.<\/div>\n
In the early performing arts in America, most popular singers demonstrated some degree of formal training and used good vocal technique. We find excellent examples in old-time Vaudeville entertainers such as Al Jolson and Ethel Merman who had wide musical range and the necessary power to perform without microphones.<\/div>\n
Then, in 1930, the introduction of the microphone and electronic sound reinforcement made it possible for performers to sing more softly, creating a more intimate sound with a greater range of emotional expression. This new technical advance provided career opportunities for smooth singers such as Rudy Vallee, Peggy Lee, Frank Sinatra, Billie Holiday, Bing Crosby and Jo Stafford who became intensely popular on radio, in person and through record sales.<\/div>\n
Technical proficiency in vocal work prevailed into the 1950s when the introduction of Rock and Roll began to make technique irrelevant as thousands of untrained vocalists began singing professionally. One performer developed a career by not singing at all but screaming the lyrics instead. In spite of that, the most beautiful sounds I\u2019ve ever heard have been human voices. Current favorites include Josh Groban,\u00a0Ren\u00e9e\u00a0Fleming, Andrea Bocelli and Celine Dion<\/b><\/div>\n
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From the Attic<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
Audio<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
Old-Time Country<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
What a pleasure it was to work<\/div>\n
with an original recording of country\u00a0 music the way it was played before guitar pickups, electric basses and synthesizers. This was the country music I remembered from childhood \u2013 natural and unaffected.\u00a0 Three clear voices in close harmony, two acoustic guitars and a harmonica \u2013 all captured by a single microphone. The music was so pure that it made my eyes water with pleasure. It made me remember my first coffeehouses \u2013 the small rooms with no microphones, just lung power and earnest young voices singing out, expressing their feelings through both traditional and original songs. Oh, how I miss those times!<\/div>\n
Now, there\u2019s so much technology used in the recording industry that what we hear on radio, CD or from downloads is actually an artificial product \u2013 much of it can\u2019t be reproduced live on stage. Sometimes the old ways were better. For good examples of acoustic music, see Ken Burns\u2019 documentary on country music.<\/div>\n
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Video<\/b><\/div>\n
Trimming Down<\/b><\/b><\/div>\n
The original video was a live recording of a noted vocalist in the final performance of a long and lustrous career.<\/div>\n
My assignment was to isolate the audio from the video, then remove all commentary so that the individual songs could then be recorded to audio CD. Seemed simple enough. Right?<\/div>\n
Almost. Extraneous sounds such as audience applause and other noises tended to mask exactly where each song began and ended. So, I improvised. With a little computer magic \u2013 and a lot of careful listening \u2013 I was able to overlap and blend the songs in such a way that the overall disk would play through as a continuous performance while still allowing access to individual tracks.<\/div>\n
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From the Archives<\/b><\/div>\n
Making an Exception<\/b><\/b><\/div>\n
Archival copies of client materials are generally kept on file for ten years. Some having special importance may be kept longer.<\/div>\n
One example is a vinyl album of a church group produced here more than thirty years ago. They called their group the Altar Egos, and they sounded just fine. I kept a copy of the album.<\/div>\n
Fifteen years ago when I received a request for a CD of the album, it was a straightforward process to digitize the record and produce an audio CD.<\/div>\n
Next, I took high-res digital photos of both album cover and back and reduced them to jpegs in the proper size. After a little jiggling, they could then be inserted into the original template I developed for CD covers. Finally, after printing, scoring and trimming, they could be inserted into the CD case to complete the assignment.<\/div>\n
This year,<\/i>\u00a0someone asked for a copy of the CD. That was easily done from the archival copy of both the music and the printed matter.<\/div>\n
Client materials are generally not retained for more than ten years. In this case I\u2019m glad I made an exception.<\/div>\n
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Windy<\/b><\/div>\n
A client in Hawaii sent me a CD of his trombone solos and asked that I copy one single track to compact disk.<\/div>\n
It was a beautiful rendition of a haunting Irish ballad played with a closing note so long that I laughed with pleasure. How did he develop such unusual lung power? By running four miles every day.<\/div>\n
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At the Tone . . .<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
The recorded messages on her voicemail had reached the end of the system\u2019s allotted retention time and were about to be deleted by the phone company. The content of those messages was of critical importance and needed to be preserved. Sounds easy enough, doesn\u2019t it?<\/div>\n
As the phone had no earphone jack for a direct connection, we resorted to the old-fashioned approach. When held to the ear, a cellular telephone has more than enough volume to be heard clearly. When used with a microphone, however, the results were less than satisfying due to the difficulty of hearing and responding to the automated prompts for playing the messages. What to do?<\/div>\n
Relying on my trusted associates, Deception and Skullduggery, I arranged a second monitor system equipped with earphones. This allowed keeping the phone placed at the microphone while the client could comfortably respond to the prompts. The result was a good, strong recording that could then be edited.<\/div>\n
First, because the messages were all at different volumes, the levels were all optimized for consistency,<\/div>\n
Then the automated prompts were carefully removed, leaving the messages free and clear to be stored on disk and flash drive.<\/div>\n
The final result was a permanent recording of a series of personal messages that have special meaning to the client. Will they be played every day? Probably not. Most often, just having them provides comfort.<\/div>\n
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Scribbles<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
The Blue Pencil<\/b><\/span><\/b><\/div>\n
As of this writing, author Jim McCusker\u2019s new novel,\u00a0The Edge,<\/i>\u00a0is coming along nicely with chapters 1 through 9 safely put to bed.<\/div>\n
For editing, we use an interesting and useful process. Jim sends me each new chapter as an email that I convert to a Word file and keep as a reference.<\/div>\n
Then, working from a copy, I review the entire chapter and add a few minor suggestions. Finally, I make a third version incorporating all of the suggestions.<\/div>\n
On completion, all three versions are sent back to Jim as hard copy. A few days later, we review the chapter by phone and decide which suggestions to include and which to discard. It\u2019s Jim\u2019s story, so it has to be told in his words.<\/div>\n
It\u2019s an exciting story! In an earlier chapter, I read about two large trucks mysteriously arriving and parking behind the lead character\u2019s workplace. No explanation has been offered as to their contents or purpose and Jim won\u2019t tell me. \u201cWait for it,\u201d he says. When finished,\u00a0The Edge<\/i>\u00a0will be a story worth reading!<\/div>\n
In the meantime you might enjoy\u00a0Atlantic City Nights<\/i>\u00a0in either print or audiobook format \u2013 narration by yours truly. All of Jim\u2019s books are available on Amazon.<\/div>\n
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Forging Ahead<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
After more than forty years of writing educational and promotional material, I\u2019ve finally turned my hand to fiction\u00a0and created a tale of romance.<\/div>\n
Harry\u2019s Adventure<\/i>\u00a0is the story of a shy man finding true love by adopting an entirely new social philosophy. Initial reviews have been most encouraging. For your own autographed copy, please contact me the old-fashioned way:\u00a0610-647-4341<\/b>.<\/div>\n
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FAQ<\/b><\/div>\n
Q:<\/b>\u00a0<\/b>How do I get started as a writer?<\/div>\n
A:<\/b>\u00a0 What do you want to write about?<\/div>\n
You\u2019d be surprised at how many can\u2019t answer that question. They have a vague and amorphous impression of what a writer\u2019s life might be like \u2013 but have no specific topic or theme in mind. If you have a particular viewpoint to express or story to tell, you can be a writer.<\/div>\n
From your original idea, there are generally two ways of creating your original work. Science fiction writer Walt Trizna writes each new story by hand, then types it into a computer for editing. You may find it more efficient to work directly with your computer. For more info, call me.<\/div>\n
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Client Commentary<\/b><\/i><\/div>\n
\u00a0\u201cThank you for making the impossible possible!\u201d<\/i><\/div>\n
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What Are Your Thoughts?<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
What additional services would you like to see added at King Street Recording Company? Reply to:<\/div>\n
kingstreetrecord@aol.com<\/a><\/u><\/div>\n
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Roots<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
A Tribute<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
No one is a \u201cself-made\u201d man or woman. Our accomplishments, our successes are achieved by standing on the shoulders of others. For that reason, I never forget my roots \u2013 those who have helped me along the way.<\/div>\n
In my 60-plus years in the performing arts I\u2019ve worked in coffeehouses, clubs, concert halls, festivals, television, on stage as an actor and in the studio as narrator and voiceover artist. None of this would have been possible without the kind and patient efforts of my friend, mentor and former singing partner, Clay Hart, who taught me how to use my voice properly.<\/div>\n
Although Clay is gone now, having recently succumbed to a long-term illness, his fond memory will be with me always. His shoulders were broad, and support me still. Whose shoulders do you stand on?<\/div>\n
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What\u2019s On the Menu<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
at King Street Recording Company?<\/b><\/span><\/b><\/div>\n
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\u2022 Restoration of vintage materials, including<\/b><\/div>\n
Open-reel, cassette and micro cassette tapes<\/div>\n
Original disk recordings<\/div>\n
Videotapes<\/div>\n
Photographs, 35 mm slides, documents, letters, awards, etc.<\/div>\n
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\u2022 Repair of damaged audio and videotapes<\/b><\/div>\n
Precision splicing<\/div>\n
Replacement audio and video cassette shells<\/div>\n
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\u2022 Recording and production of acoustic (unplugged) music<\/b><\/div>\n
Demos for singers, songwriters and musicians<\/div>\n
Complete albums of either original or cover songs<\/div>\n
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\u2022 Recording and production of spoken word<\/b><\/div>\n
Narrative for educational and promotional video<\/div>\n
Audiobooks<\/div>\n
Radio commercials<\/div>\n
Narrative for TV commercials<\/div>\n
Poetry<\/div>\n
Voice recordings for meditation, relaxation and pain management<\/div>\n
Music-and-information-on-hold for business telephone systems<\/div>\n
Pre-recorded eulogies<\/div>\n
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\u2022 Writing and editorial services<\/b><\/div>\n
Original Articles<\/div>\n
Books<\/div>\n
Advertising materials for small business<\/div>\n
University application letters<\/div>\n
Poetry<\/div>\n
Song lyrics<\/div>\n
Business presentations<\/div>\n
Seminars and training programs<\/div>\n
Speeches<\/div>\n
Newsletters<\/div>\n
Posters<\/div>\n
Effective business card design<\/div>\n
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\u2022 Professional entertainment<\/b><\/div>\n
Concerts based on The Best of the Coffeehouse Era from 1960 to 1975<\/div>\n
Professional one-man shows with voice, guitar, fresh arrangements and original humor. See\u00a0www.emmetrobinson.com<\/a><\/u><\/div>\n
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\u2022 Instruction and personal coaching\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/div>\n
Acoustic guitar 101<\/b><\/div>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Where to place those stubborn fingers \u2013 and why<\/div>\n
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Vocal training for singers, narrators and speakers, including:<\/b><\/div>\n
Breath control<\/div>\n
Phrasing<\/div>\n
Vocal accuracy<\/div>\n
Vibrato<\/div>\n
Range expansion<\/div>\n
Tone and expression<\/div>\n
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Musical arrangement made simple<\/div>\n
Verbal presentation skills \u2013 the power of the spoken word<\/div>\n
Stagecraft 101 \u2013 what to do after the announcer says your name<\/div>\n
Getting your butterflies to fly in formation<\/div>\n
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Boot camp for business owners, including:<\/b><\/div>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What products or services to offer<\/div>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Location X 3<\/div>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Marketing and advertising: letting the world know your value<\/div>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sales made easy, simple \u2013 and profitable!<\/div>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 How to keep your customers forever<\/div>\n
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Career Change<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 finding a new employer who deserves you.<\/div>\n
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Well, that\u2019s pretty much what goes on up here at \u201cKing Street Recording Company World Headquarters.\u201d (was that a little over the top?)<\/div>\n
What\u2019s next? I expect you to tell me. Everything listed above was the result of someone\u2019s inquiry or request. If you don\u2019t see what you need here, please ask.<\/div>\n
You just might get it!<\/div>\n
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Emmet Robinson<\/i><\/b><\/div>\n
Chief Executive Poobah-in-Charge<\/div>\n
King Street Recording Company World Headquarters (Oh,\u00a0really?)<\/i><\/div>\n
610-647-4341<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
kingstreetrecord@aol.com<\/a><\/b><\/div>\n
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Fascinating Facts and Outrageous Opinions<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
Informative and Entertaining Articles<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
for Your Life and Your Work<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
By Emmet Robinson<\/b><\/div>\n
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How to Stay Motivated\u00a0<\/b>(3 pages)<\/div>\n
Yes, even when times are tough \u2013 like now, for example!<\/i><\/div>\n
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Differentness<\/b>\u00a0(2 pages)<\/div>\n
How being open and receptive to others “not like you” can enrich your life<\/i><\/div>\n
\u00a0<\/b><\/div>\n
Slimming Down and Shaping Up<\/b>\u00a0(9 pages)<\/div>\n
Easy, simple, proven ways of recovering your ideal weight and improving your health<\/i><\/div>\n
\u00a0<\/b><\/div>\n
Why Can’t You Be the One I Really Wanted?\u00a0<\/b>(3 pages)<\/div>\n
The inside secrets of happy relationships<\/i><\/div>\n
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Starting Over\u00a0<\/b>(2 pages each)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/div>\n
Handy hints and simple suggestions for finding meaningful employment<\/i><\/div>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Volume 1\u00a0What happened to my job?<\/b><\/b><\/div>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Volume 2\u00a0\u00a0Fireproof<\/b><\/div>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Volume 3\u00a0\u00a0Fond Memories<\/b><\/div>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Volume 4\u00a0\u00a0Great Expectations<\/b><\/div>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Volume 5\u00a0\u00a0Time Moves on<\/b><\/div>\n
\u00a0<\/b><\/div>\n
Cheated<\/b>\u00a0(5 pages)<\/div>\n
Why you’re paying more at the supermarket \u2013 and getting less!<\/i><\/div>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (The real explanation for the eleven-ounce “pound” of coffee)<\/i><\/div>\n
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Tips<\/b>\u00a0(2 pages)<\/b><\/div>\n
How to Increase Your Gratuity Income<\/i><\/div>\n
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Stagecraft\u00a0<\/b>(2 pages)<\/b><\/div>\n
Show Biz \u2013 What to do after the announcer says your name<\/i><\/div>\n
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That Was Then, This Is Now<\/b>\u00a0(4 pages)<\/div>\n
In a changing business culture, those with the greatest range of responses will dominate<\/i>.<\/b><\/div>\n
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Balance Your Business and Boost Your Profits<\/b>\u00a0(2 pages)<\/div>\n
Why technical mastery won\u2019t be enough to help you survive in a turbulent marketplace<\/i>.<\/b><\/div>\n
\u00a0<\/b><\/div>\n
Six Reasons to Cut Back on Your Advertising\u00a0<\/b>(3 pages)<\/div>\n
And why you won’t like the results you get!<\/i><\/div>\n
\u00a0<\/b><\/div>\n
Amazing Scientific Discovery!\u00a0<\/b>(2 pages)<\/div>\n
How useful information can come from unexpected sources<\/i><\/div>\n
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How to Work a Business Card Exchange\u00a0<\/b>(2 pages)<\/div>\n
How to make effective use of the most powerful marketing tool you have: your face!<\/i><\/div>\n
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Are You Running Your Business Backwards?<\/b>\u00a0(4 pages)<\/div>\n
Why defensive management only helps your competition<\/i><\/div>\n
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Hello?\u00a0<\/b>(2 pages)<\/b><\/div>\n
How to Get Paid for Answering Your Business Telephone<\/i><\/div>\n
\u00a0<\/b><\/div>\n
How to Run a Health Club \u2013\u00a0Into the Ground!<\/i><\/b>\u00a0(4 pages)<\/b><\/div>\n
How the secrets of running a successful gym apply to you<\/i><\/div>\n
\u00a0<\/b><\/div>\n
You Can’t Shake Hands on the Internet\u00a0<\/b>(3 pages)<\/div>\n
How the personal touch can boost your bottom line<\/i><\/div>\n
\u00a0<\/i><\/div>\n
Leadership Made Simple<\/b>\u00a0(3 pages)<\/div>\n
How to profit by setting a good example<\/i><\/div>\n
\u00a0<\/b><\/div>\n
Cheap<\/b>\u00a0(5 pages)<\/div>\n
The disastrous downside to cost-containment<\/i><\/div>\n
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NEW!<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
Reborn Again\u00a0<\/b>(19 page science-fiction love story)<\/div>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The poignant story of how true love can survive through reincarnation<\/i><\/div>\n
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Harry\u2019s Great Adventure\u00a0<\/b>(39 page novella)<\/b><\/div>\n
A shy man finds true love<\/i><\/div>\n
\u00a0<\/i><\/div>\n
Getting on Top<\/b>\u00a0(An alarming 31 page editorial)<\/div>\n
Human conflict \u2013 cause and (possible) cure<\/i><\/div>\n
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All Titles $4.95 each, including tax & postage<\/b><\/div>\n
(cash or check)<\/b><\/div>\n
Order your printed copies from:<\/div>\n
King Street Recording Company<\/div>\n
P.O. Box 402<\/div>\n
Malvern, PA\u00a0 19355<\/div>\n
610-647-4341<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

AUDIBILITIES
\nKing Street Recording Company<\/p>\n

Professional Audio Services for Any Purpose You Can Think Of \u2013 Video and Photo Too!
\nQuality Professional Services Since 1967
\n15 East King Street, Post Office Box 402 Malvern, PA\u00a0 19355-0402<\/p>\n

Volume 82, Spring, 2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0610-647-4341\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0www.kingstreetrecording.com\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0kingstreetrecord@aol.com
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Blog:\u00a0www.emmetrobinson.com\/wp\/<\/p>\n

First and Best<\/p>\n

The first and best musical instrument is the human voice. No other instrument can approach the flexibility, nuance and range of emotional expression of a voice raised in song. Singing, in fact, may predate language.<\/p>\n

Musical Forms
\nBefore the development of singing, there were no melodies \u2013 there were no musical instruments to create them with! So, singing must have begun with simple chants. Over the millennia, the chants naturally developed into primitive songs with words and simple, repeatable melodies. As language grew in sophistication and religious practices began to develop, special songs were created for religious ceremonies. In time, basic folksongs gradually emerged. These served both as a form of entertainment and a means of disseminating the events of the times. Now, after thousands of years, musical forms for voice range from Gregorian chants of the 9th and 10th centuries to grand opera \u2013 and everything in between.<\/p>\n Continue reading →<\/span><\/a>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4,5,3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-303","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-announcement","category-old-recordings-recovered","category-voiceover"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.emmetrobinson.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/303","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.emmetrobinson.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.emmetrobinson.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.emmetrobinson.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.emmetrobinson.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=303"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.emmetrobinson.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/303\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":304,"href":"https:\/\/www.emmetrobinson.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/303\/revisions\/304"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.emmetrobinson.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=303"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.emmetrobinson.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=303"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.emmetrobinson.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=303"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}