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By Recorded Sound Archives, January 23, 2024 3:38 pm

As we bid farewell to 2023, our journey through the sonic corridors of history has been nothing short of extraordinary. Within the hallowed halls of the sound archive, our dedicated staff has meticulously curated and digitized an array of auditory treasures, preserving the essence of bygone eras. Join us in celebrating the best of 2023 as we unveil the staff’s top digitization picks from the sound archive.

The Recorded Sound Archives digitized 271 albums and 3,159 songs in the preceding year. These digital assets were made accessible to individuals in more than 116 countries, garnering a remarkable 191,149 hits from a global audience.

As a gesture of celebration for the New Year and a warm welcome to the FAU community, we are delighted to share some standout selections that were staff favorites throughout 2023. This curated collection represents diverse musical and archival treasures, reflecting the rich and varied content housed within the FAU Libraries’ sound archive.

Staff’s Top Digitization Picks from 2023

1. Jeepers Creepers: https://rsa.fau.edu/track/47934
2. Walk Hand In Hand: https://rsa.fau.edu/track/165864
3. The rhumba boogie https://rsa.fau.edu/track/37780
4. The Toy Trumpet: https://rsa.fau.edu/track/153601
5. A Gay Ranchero : https://rsa.fau.edu/track/14756
6. Nostalgias : https://rsa.fau.edu/track/121658
7. Polka Potpourri 1. Teil : https://rsa.fau.edu/track/44440
8. Boogie Woogie Santa Claus: https://rsa.fau.edu/track/161599
9. I Love To Dance With You: https://rsa.fau.edu/track/161585
10. Carioca : https://rsa.fau.edu/track/34491
11. My Inspiration by Bob Crosby and His Orchestra, https://rsa.fau.edu/album/58288
12. Love Among the Young by Rosemary Clooney: https://rsa.fau.edu/album/13840
13. We’ll Be Together Again by Rosemary Clooney: https://rsa.fau.edu/album/13849
14. On the first warm day by Rosemary Clooney: https://rsa.fau.edu/album/13834
15. Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring: https://rsa.fau.edu/album/10803
16. Bizet’s Carmen on a V-Disc:  https://rsa.fau.edu/album/53276
17. Finlandia by Sibelius: https://rsa.fau.edu/album/52997

Whether you are a researcher, music enthusiast, or simply curious about the wealth of cultural and historical recordings available, the FAU sound archive invites you to embark on a journey of exploration.

Join us in celebrating the wealth of auditory treasures preserved by the Recorded Sound Archives at FAU Libraries, and embrace the opportunity to connect with the global community of users who have discovered the richness of this unique archival resource in the realm of sound.

And let us know some of your favorite vintage artists, albums, and songs in the comments.

Due to copyright, some items may only be available as a 45-second snippet.

If you are a Researcher or Educator needing full access to these recordings, click here.

FAU Students, Faculty, and Staff can listen to recordings unrestricted by logging into the Research Station using their FAU NET ID.

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By Recorded Sound Archives, March 24, 2023 6:54 pm

Throughout history, women have made significant contributions to the world of music. From the medieval period to the present day,female musicians have overcome social and cultural barriers to become successful composers, performers, and music educators.

In celebration of Women’s History Month, RSA staff has put together seven women musicians you should know.

1. Ella Fitzgerald
2. Sarah Vaughan
3. Babe Zaharias
4. Shoshana Damari
5. Dinah Washington
6. Carmen Miranda
7. Doris Day

Discover more women musicians within the Recorded Sound Archives by visiting our Women Musicians through time collection.

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By Recorded Sound Archives, May 27, 2022 2:37 pm

Over the years, whether it was a program about the war or just reminding people to remember and honor our many brave, patriotic fallen heroes, Stars and Stripes has always been playing in the background. Here at the Recorded Sound Archives we wanted to share a Piano Roll of the famous Stars and Stripes Forever March.

Did you also know that the Stars and Stripes Forever March by John Philip Sousa was RCA Victor’s billionth record played by the Boston Symphony Orchestra under the leadership of Serge Koussevitzky?

You can learn more about this achievement by reading the original article post back in 1946.

Here at the Recorded Sound Archives we have digitized this recording which can now be listened to on our website just in time for Memorial Day Weekend.

We hope you have a safe Memorial Weekend and take a moment to remember and honor our many brave, patriotic fallen heroes while listening to this piece.

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By Recorded Sound Archives, January 14, 2022 8:41 pm

Did you know that FAU Libraries has a sound archive which you can access and listen to recordings for research from the comforts of your own home?

Discover Staff Favorites from 2021

1. Bolero by Larry Adler
2. There’s a Lull in My Life by Ella Fitzgerald
3. Baby, You’ve Got What It Takes by Belford Hendricks’s Orchestra; Dinah Washington
4. Berceuse by Ruby Helder
5. The Wedding Samba by Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians; Kenny Gardner
6. Out O’ Breath by Gloria De Haven; Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians; The Lombardo Trio
7. Kiss of Fire by Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians; Kenny Gardner
8. Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight by The Lombardo trio; Kenny Gardner; Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians
9. Ricochet (Rick-O-Shay) by Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians; The Lombardo Trio; Kenny Gardner
10. Tales of the Olympian Gods by Ronald Colman

And let us know in the comments, some of your favorite vintage artists, albums and songs.

Please note, due to copyright some items may only be available as a 45 second snippet.

If you are a Researcher or Educator in need of full access to these recordings, click here.

FAU Students, Faculty and Staff can listen to recordings unrestricted by logging into the Research Station using their FAU NET ID.

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By Recorded Sound Archives, August 27, 2021 7:06 pm

Did you know that the whole BioShock video game franchise features vintage music from the early 1930s-50s? Music can be heard playing on a phonograph throughout Rapture. In total, 30 licensed songs can be heard throughout the game. Here at the Recorded Sound Archives you can discover and listen to 8 of these vintage songs.

This year in celebration of BioShock’s 14th anniversary we created this collection highlighting original recordings that can be heard throughout the Bio Shock video game.

Discover the inspiration behind the video game series BioShock and listen to the ORIGINAL recordings here at the Recorded Sound Archives in the collection below.

Happy 14th Anniversary BioShock!

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By Recorded Sound Archives, June 18, 2021 2:47 pm

Celebrate Pride Month with these 5 Vintage Songs!

1. Prove It On Me Blues (1928) by Ma Rainey – https://rsa.fau.edu/track/129948
2. If Love Were All  by (1929) Noël Coward – https://rsa.fau.edu/track/21779
3. Mad About the Boy (1932)by Noël Coward – https://rsa.fau.edu/track/35018
4. Easy Living (1937) by Billie Holiday & Teddy Wilson – https://rsa.fau.edu/track/123567
5. My Funny Valentine by Rodgers & Hart- https://rsa.fau.edu/track/33989

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By Recorded Sound Archives, January 14, 2021 4:04 pm

Discover Staff Favorites from 2020

1. A la Luz de la Luna by Tito Schipa
2. La Donna E Mobile (Act 3) by Enrico Caruso
3. Frenesi by Artie Shaw and his Orchestra
4. In the Mood by Glenn Miller
5. Caminito by Xavier Cugat
6. The Red Cross Store Blues by Huddie Leadbelly
7. Once was by Harry Belafonte
8. Je Cherche Un Homme by Eartha Kitt
9. When the Roses Bloom Again by Elton Britts
10. Civilization (Bongos, Bongos, Bongos) by Andrews Sisters & Danny Kaye

And let us know in the comments, some of your favorite vintage artists, albums and songs.

Please note, due to copyright some items may only be available as a 45 second snippet.

If you are a Researcher or Educator in need of full access to these recordings, click here.

FAU Students, Faculty and Staff can listen to recordings unrestricted by logging into the Research Station using their FAU NET ID.

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By Recorded Sound Archives, November 10, 2020 11:27 pm

Happy 5th Anniversary Fallout 4!

Happy 5th Anniversary Fallout 4! – Lets Talk Vintage Music

 

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By Recorded Sound Archives, October 16, 2020 12:35 am

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Recorded Sound Archives is exploring music through portraits.  This week discover and learn more about Spanish singer, actress, dancer and business woman Lola Flores in the video below.

If you enjoyed learning about Lola Flores you can listen to one of her recordings in the Recorded Sound Archives: https://rsa.fau.edu/artist/14933

Please feel free to download a coloring page we created of Lola Flores that you can color and hang up in celebration of Hispanic heritage month and we hoped you enjoyed learning a little bit about these Hispanic musicians.

DOWNLOAD – Lola Flores coloring page

To discover more Hispanic/Latin musicians visit : https://rsa.fau.edu/featured-collections/spanish-latin-american-recordings

And follow us on social media as we explore music history through Halloween & LGBTQ history this month.

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By Recorded Sound Archives, October 2, 2020 5:04 pm

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Recorded Sound Archives is exploring music through portraits.  This week discover and learn more about Cuban American Musician and Bandleader – Desi Arnaz in the video below.

If you enjoyed learning about Desi Arnaz you can listen to five of his recordings in the Recorded Sound Archives: https://rsa.fau.edu/desi-arnaz

Please feel free to download a coloring page we created of Desi Arnaz that you can color and hang up in celebration of Hispanic heritage month and join us next week to find out which Latino musician we end up exploring next.

DOWNLOAD – Free Desi Arnaz coloring page