What audio historians believe to be the first ever, audio recording made using the Phonautograph by Léon Scott. It predates Edison several years. More info: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/27/arts/27soun.html?_r=1
The original, accept no substitutes
I have no idea who sings this but the chorus, at around 01:07 minute in, is surely an homage to my family.
Some interesting orchestral noodlings by an early musique concrete composer.
See my blog page on this for more information
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