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Around 2009, I was loaned a Diamond Disc from a collector intitled "Miami" by the Florida Four. The collector knew that I was interested in using software to "clean up" the noise on these old records. My restoration work on this and other songs led me to a second career in retirement where I learned how to restore these wonderful old songs.
As an engineer, I'm always working to improve my work, and as such I have attached my latest work on this fun song from 1925. Thanks to the collector for helping me get started!
Marc
My First Restoration, Miami
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Re: My First Restoration, Miami
That's absolutely wonderful. Do you plan on doing your collection?Marc Hildebrant wrote: Fri Nov 14, 2025 10:37 am Around 2009, I was loaned a Diamond Disc from a collector intitled "Miami" by the Florida Four. The collector knew that I was interested in using software to "clean up" the noise on these old records. My restoration work on this and other songs led me to a second career in retirement where I learned how to restore these wonderful old songs.
As an engineer, I'm always working to improve my work, and as such I have attached my latest work on this fun song from 1925. Thanks to the collector for helping me get started!
Marc
Miami.mp3
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Re: My First Restoration, Miami
shopdoc,
I have gone through my collection (minus 4-minute Blue Cylinders) numerous times; with constant improvements to the sound quality. The latest version should be done this week.
At one time, I had a podcast where I had about 160 songs for people and my comments to hear. After my sponsor left, I was not able to keep paying the expenses and I stopped the podcasts.
I may create CDs of the music or something else in the future for people to enjoy this music. Suggestions?
Marc
I have gone through my collection (minus 4-minute Blue Cylinders) numerous times; with constant improvements to the sound quality. The latest version should be done this week.
At one time, I had a podcast where I had about 160 songs for people and my comments to hear. After my sponsor left, I was not able to keep paying the expenses and I stopped the podcasts.
I may create CDs of the music or something else in the future for people to enjoy this music. Suggestions?
Marc
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Re: My First Restoration, Miami
I might suggest starting with Christmas songs, with a title like The First Christmas Records. Even though most people stream these days, everybody I know has favorite Christmas CDs.Marc Hildebrant wrote: Sun Nov 16, 2025 2:55 pm shopdoc,
I have gone through my collection (minus 4-minute Blue Cylinders) numerous times; with constant improvements to the sound quality. The latest version should be done this week.
At one time, I had a podcast where I had about 160 songs for people and my comments to hear. After my sponsor left, I was not able to keep paying the expenses and I stopped the podcasts.
I may create CDs of the music or something else in the future for people to enjoy this music. Suggestions?
Marc