Another fine Albert Sammons recording, from c. May 1923, with Ethel Hobday at the piano.

In the case of this upload, I have used some new transfer techniques. Please bear with me while I experiment!

On this channel, I am principally uploading transfers made by me of recordings around 100 years old. My aim has always been to attempt to ensure that the quality of the transfers is reasonably acceptable. At the same time, I have not attempted to produce anything like full restorations, as it would simply take too long and result in very few uploads, which would virtually defeat the purpose (as I see it) of this YouTube channel, namely sharing old recordings which are no longer easily obtainable with others so that they may obtain from them the same pleasure I do.

I have collected old recordings for far too long to be put off by the presence of surface noise, but at the same time I would prefer it not to be there! Making transfers involves making compromises: trying to extract from the grooves all the usefully available sonic information while at the same time trying to minimise the background noise, and doing this in such a way that it does not introduce objectionable artifacts. Sometimes, I am pleased with the results I achieve, and at other times I am less pleased!

After recently listening back to a couple of my uploads, I felt that I needed to do a bit more work on noise reduction. One alternative was to do some experimenting and defer making any further uploads while I do that. The better alternative seemed to be to continue to get the material 'out there' whilst at the same time attempting to improve the quality, which is what I have done with this Sammons recording. I am not totally satisfied with the result, but it might perhaps be a step in the right direction.

As always, input is welcome - and very helpful!

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