WAXING LYRICAL ...

The start of a new year may see us all looking forward to the future, but sometimes the present can churn up some gems from the past!

VOICES FROM THE PAST

The NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS has acquired a machine that can transfer wax cylinder recordings dating back to the late 1800s!

Wax cylinders were the first commercial means of recording sound, but were not made for long-term use, as the earliest models wore out after being played a few dozen times.?The fragile cylinders are especially vulnerable to poor storage conditions.

However, a custom-built piece of equipment called the ENDPOINT CYLINDER AND DICTABELT MACHINE, can now capture sound recorded more than 100 years ago from the cylinders.

Wax cylinders were traditionally played on a phonograph, using a stylus similar to a modern record player to follow grooves in the wax and translate the information into sound.?The Endpoint machine uses a laser that places less stress on the cylinders, allowing it to take a detailed imprint without sacrificing physical integrity.?It can also retrieve information from warped cylinders, or broken cylinder shards, which can then be digitally reconstituted into a complete recording.??

The library is now embarking on an ambitious preservation project to digitize more than 2,500 wax cylinders in its possession - including recordings of the finale of the second act of ‘Aida’, performed by the German singer JOHANNA GADSKI at the Metropolitan Opera House in 1903, and the waltz from ‘Romeo and Juliet’, also from the Met, sung by the Australian soprano NELLIE MELBA.

'On The Couch'?– Wednesday, 11th January?@ 11am

Australian Actor DAVID JOHN CLARK will be chatting to us?‘On The Couch’tomorrow, talking about his decision late in life to become an actor.?

David had his first taste of acting as an extra in the booming movie industry in Sydney during the 1990's.?One of the films he appeared in was ‘STAR WARS: ATTACK OF THE CLONES', receiving direction from the great GEORGE LUCAS himself.??But it was only when he reached his 40s that he decided that acting was his calling.?

David, who is based in Adelaide, is now a well-known and respected actor in the Australian film and television industry.??He also hosts a podcast called ‘THE LATE BLOOMER ACTOR’, and talks to fellow thespians around the world.?

The interview will stream out on?LINKEDIN at 11am, and you can watch and join in the conversation HERE:? https://www.dhirubhai.net/video/event/urn:li:ugcPost:7016813235689381888/

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CATCH UP!

For those who missed the last?‘On The Couch’?chat of 2022 with Film & TV Merchandiser?KATE SMITH?of FANBOXXED, you can watch it on the CR38IVES YouTube channel here:

Kate talks about finding and designing bespoke merchandise for fellow film and TV geeks.?Kate set up her company to provide high quality and unique merchandise, boxed up and ready to gift!?So, if you’re if looking for the perfect present/s for yourself or your family and friends, ask Kate!

MEMBER IN THE SPOTLIGHT?- ISAAC HARVEY M.B.E.

One man whose voice has certainly been heard in the 21st Century is Video Editor ISAAC HARVEY – who received an MBE in this year’s New Year’s Honours List!?

Isaac was born and raised in East London with a disability called Limb Pelvic Hypo Aplasia, which manifested in no arms and short legs.?Even with this disability, it has not stopped him from living life to the full.?He’s gone on numerous adventures - skiing, skating, skydiving, and even tall ship sailing!

For the past 10 years, he has used his feet and toes to edit videos on his computer.?He is also a prominent disability advocate and public speaker, and is President of WHEELS AND WHEELCHAIRS - a group of wheelchair users who gather to enjoy the sensory rush of speed and accessible sport.

Isaac received his MBE for services to people with disabilities, an honour he says has still not yet sunk in!

“I’m not a Paralympian, someone who is trying to solve world hunger, or anything extravagant like that,” he said, after hearing the news.?“I’m just a normal bloke in a wheelchair, sharing my life experience to change people’s perceptions.?To some people, that is huge – to me, it’s just what I do.”

This amazing man will?be talking to us ‘On The Couch’ next Tuesday, the 18th – so set your reminders!

JOIN THE DISCUSSION! AI & THE CREATIVE INDUSTRIES - FRIEND OR FOE?

1.30PM GMT 16TH JANUARY

CR38IVES hosts an audio chatroom every fortnight, to discuss topics of interest among creative professionals.?The next Clubhouse Hangout will be @ 1:30pm (GMT) on Monday the16th of January.?

We’ll be discussing how Artificial Intelligence is already impacting various creative industries, and what kind of threat it poses in the future.?We’ll have a panel of creative professionals talking about how their particular industries are being threatened – and you can join in the conversation!

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WISHING ALL CR38IVES MEMBERS AND FOLLOWERS A FABULOUS AND CREATIVE 2023!

Here's to your continued success!