Hmv Dog & Gramophone
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Hmv Dog & Gramophone
His Masters Voice: the HMV dog listens eternally
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Gramophone Gramophones Listened Listens Voice
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His Masters Voice: The Eternal Listener - A Captivating Snapshot of History with the HMV Dog and Gramophone Step back in time to the early 1930s and immerse yourself in a captivating moment from the annals of audio history. This evocative photograph, titled 'His Masters Voice: The Eternal Listener,' depicts a loyal and attentive dog, ears cocked and eyes fixed on an antique gramophone. The image, taken by an unknown photographer and available through Mary Evans Picture Library, is a poignant reminder of the enduring allure of music and the role of the gramophone in bringing it into our homes. The HMV (His Master's Voice) logo, featuring a dog listening to a gramophone, was first introduced in 1899 by the Gramophone Company, later known as Electrical and Musical Industries (EMI). The logo was inspired by a painting, 'Dog Listening to a Phonograph,' by Francis Barraud, which the company purchased for £100. The image became an iconic symbol of the company and was used on record labels, advertisements, and storefronts around the world. The photograph of the dog and gramophone, however, is not a commercial representation of the HMV logo. Instead, it offers a glimpse into the past, where the magic of recorded sound brought people together, and the simple act of listening to music was a cherished experience. The dog in the image, with its unwavering focus on the gramophone, serves as a testament to the power of music to captivate and engage, a tradition that continues to this day. In an era before the ubiquity of digital media, the gramophone represented the pinnacle of audio technology, offering a means to enjoy music in the comfort of one's own home. This photograph, with its timeless composition and evocative subject matter, invites us to reflect on the rich history of recorded sound and the enduring allure of music, which continues to captivate and inspire us.
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