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A Policeman's Lot is not a Happy One - Gilbert and Sullivan
Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2017 5:35 pm
by audiophile102
I uploaded this video to my You Tube page a while ago when I was selling a set of Gilbert and Sullivan records. Seeing it again, I almost regret selling the record. I was in law enforcement for over 30 years and I have to agree with the lyrics of the song. The best part of the video is how well my Sonora Invincible is shown.
I will never sell it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0iIe5BpkQI
Re: A Policeman's Lot is not a Happy One - Gilbert and Sulli
Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2017 6:17 pm
by barnettrp21122
Very clever fellows, Gilbert and Sullivan! I couldn't read the label, and wonder if this is an acoustic or electric recording. Lovely Sonora, and very nice sound too!
Thanks!
Bob
Re: A Policeman's Lot is not a Happy One - Gilbert and Sulli
Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2017 11:16 pm
by audiophile102
barnettrp21122 wrote:Very clever fellows, Gilbert and Sullivan! I couldn't read the label, and wonder if this is an acoustic or electric recording. Lovely Sonora, and very nice sound too!
Thanks!
Bob
I sold the records in the Gilbert and Sullivan collection to fellow member Lucius1958. The recordings as I recall were very early acoustic.
Re: A Policeman's Lot is not a Happy One - Gilbert and Sulli
Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2017 2:30 am
by billybob62
Best seen on DVD of Pirates by Opera Australia or the DVD production from New York Central Park outdoors with, I believe, Patricia Rutledge. The dancing during THAT production of the singing police with a guy named Tony something is hysterical.
Re: A Policeman's Lot is not a Happy One - Gilbert and Sulli
Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2017 7:24 am
by epigramophone
Central Park was a strangely appropriate location, as the work was premiered at the Fifth Avenue Theatre New York on 31st December 1879.
Re: A Policeman's Lot is not a Happy One - Gilbert and Sulli
Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2017 9:39 am
by Menophanes
This is Peter Dawson as the Sergeant in the acoustic set made by H.M.V. in 1920. Violet Essex, as Mabel, sings the opening phrases. The pitch is a semitone sharp!
Oliver Mundy.
Re: A Policeman's Lot is not a Happy One - Gilbert and Sulli
Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2017 4:21 pm
by Henry
Menophanes wrote:This is Peter Dawson as the Sergeant in the acoustic set made by H.M.V. in 1920. Violet Essex, as Mabel, sings the opening phrases. The pitch is a semitone sharp!
Oliver Mundy.
I thought the tempo was a tad too fast, as well, so possibly the playback speed is off?
Re: A Policeman's Lot is not a Happy One - Gilbert and Sulli
Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2017 11:06 am
by audiophile102
"Oliver Mundy. I thought the tempo was a tad too fast, as well, so possibly the playback speed is off?"
Next time I get to a phonograph show I'm going to look for a speed calibration strobe tool. It might very well be too fast.