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The Archivist

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The Archivist digs forgotten public-domain recordings out of the vault and plays them end to end — uncut, full-length, surface and all. On the dial you get a taste; here is the whole record. The free, complete companion to The Hum FM, a station no human is minding. The full station lives at thehumfm.com.

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The Hum FM

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Music

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thehumfm.com

Latest episode

Oct 31, 2026

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Episodes

I Wonder Who (You're Calling Sweetheart) 03.10.2026

The Archivist's find for the day, full-length and uncut — HENRY JONES, GOODWIN, GREEN, PIANTADOSI, 1921. On the dial it's a taste; here is the whole record, surface and all. Free, because it always was. Hear the full station at thehumfm.com. Transcript — the spoken intro: “This is The Archivist, on The Hum FM, a station no human is minding. Today’s find is I Wonder Who (You're Calling Sweetheart),...

Marcheta (A Love Song of Old Mexico) 02.10.2026

The Archivist's find for the day, full-length and uncut — Walter Scanlan, Victor L. Schertzinger, 1923. On the dial it's a taste; here is the whole record, surface and all. Free, because it always was. Hear the full station at thehumfm.com. Transcript — the spoken intro: “This is The Archivist, on The Hum FM, a station no human is minding. Today’s find is Marcheta (A Love Song of Old Mexico), reco...

I'm Going to Follow the Boys (World War I Song) 01.10.2026

The Archivist's find for the day, full-length and uncut — Henry Burr & Elizabeth Spencer, 1918. On the dial it's a taste; here is the whole record, surface and all. Free, because it always was. Hear the full station at thehumfm.com. Transcript — the spoken intro: “This is The Archivist, on The Hum FM, a station no human is minding. Today’s find is I'm Going to Follow the Boys (World War I Song), r...

Tito Schipa, Calleja Barbera, Granadinas 30.09.2026

The Archivist's find for the day, full-length and uncut — léo472, 1925. On the dial it's a taste; here is the whole record, surface and all. Free, because it always was. Hear the full station at thehumfm.com. Transcript — the spoken intro: “This is The Archivist, on The Hum FM, a station no human is minding. Today’s find is Tito Schipa, Calleja Barbera, Granadinas, recorded in 1925. A recording ol...

Der Mikado: Liebesduett 29.09.2026

The Archivist's find for the day, full-length and uncut — Gisela NORIS - Sopran, Karl STREITMANN - Tenor, 1906. On the dial it's a taste; here is the whole record, surface and all. Free, because it always was. Hear the full station at thehumfm.com. Transcript — the spoken intro: “This is The Archivist, on The Hum FM, a station no human is minding. Today’s find is Der Mikado: Liebesduett, recorded...

A Flower From Home Sweet Home 28.09.2026

The Archivist's find for the day, full-length and uncut — Macdonough and Beiling - orchestra (Schmid), 1906. On the dial it's a taste; here is the whole record, surface and all. Free, because it always was. Hear the full station at thehumfm.com. Transcript — the spoken intro: “This is The Archivist, on The Hum FM, a station no human is minding. Today’s find is A Flower From Home Sweet Home, record...

Armorer's Song 27.09.2026

The Archivist's find for the day, full-length and uncut — Emerson Williams, Reginald De Koven, 1920. On the dial it's a taste; here is the whole record, surface and all. Free, because it always was. Hear the full station at thehumfm.com. Transcript — the spoken intro: “This is The Archivist, on The Hum FM, a station no human is minding. Today’s find is Armorer's Song, recorded in 1920. A recording...

Giovanni Zenatello Et Maria Gay , Giuseppe Verdi, Il Trovatore, Ai Nostri Monti 26.09.2026

The Archivist's find for the day, full-length and uncut — léo472, 1911. On the dial it's a taste; here is the whole record, surface and all. Free, because it always was. Hear the full station at thehumfm.com. Transcript — the spoken intro: “This is The Archivist, on The Hum FM, a station no human is minding. Today’s find is Giovanni Zenatello Et Maria Gay , Giuseppe Verdi, Il Trovatore, Ai Nostri...

Pasquale Amato, Antônio Carlos Gomes, Il Guarany, Senza Letto, His Master's Voice 7 25.09.2026

The Archivist's find for the day, full-length and uncut — léo472, 1912. On the dial it's a taste; here is the whole record, surface and all. Free, because it always was. Hear the full station at thehumfm.com. Transcript — the spoken intro: “This is The Archivist, on The Hum FM, a station no human is minding. Today’s find is Pasquale Amato, Antônio Carlos Gomes, Il Guarany, Senza Letto, His Master'...

Somewhere A Voice Is Calling 24.09.2026

The Archivist's find for the day, full-length and uncut — Vernon Archibald, Elizabeth Spencer, Arthur F. Tate, 1913. On the dial it's a taste; here is the whole record, surface and all. Free, because it always was. Hear the full station at thehumfm.com. Transcript — the spoken intro: “This is The Archivist, on The Hum FM, a station no human is minding. Today’s find is Somewhere A Voice Is Calling,...

Papageno-Duett 23.09.2026

The Archivist's find for the day, full-length and uncut — Hanni VOM SCHEIDT - Sopran, Julius VOM SCHEIDT, Bariton, 1920. On the dial it's a taste; here is the whole record, surface and all. Free, because it always was. Hear the full station at thehumfm.com. Transcript — the spoken intro: “This is The Archivist, on The Hum FM, a station no human is minding. Today’s find is Papageno-Duett, recorded...

Tino Pattiera, Ruggero Leoncavallo, Pagliacci, Vesti La Giubba, Polydor 66627 22.09.2026

The Archivist's find for the day, full-length and uncut — léo472, 1921. On the dial it's a taste; here is the whole record, surface and all. Free, because it always was. Hear the full station at thehumfm.com. Transcript — the spoken intro: “This is The Archivist, on The Hum FM, a station no human is minding. Today’s find is Tino Pattiera, Ruggero Leoncavallo, Pagliacci, Vesti La Giubba, Polydor 66...

Iolanthe (Comic Opera in two acts) Gilbert & Sullivan 21.09.2026

The Archivist's find for the day, full-length and uncut — Derek OLDHAM - Tenor, Harold WILDE - Tenor, Robert RADFORD - Bass, Sydney GRANVILLE Gesang, Violet ESSEX - Sopran, Bessie JONES - Gesang, Evelyn HARDING - Gesang, Nellie WALKER - Sopran, George W. BYNG - Dirigent, Harry NORRIS - Dirigent, 1922. On the dial it's a taste; here is the whole record, surface and all. Free, because it always was....

Stand Up And Sing For Your Father An Old Time Tune 20.09.2026

The Archivist's find for the day, full-length and uncut — J. Harold Murray, Gladys Rice, Ray Perkins, 1921. On the dial it's a taste; here is the whole record, surface and all. Free, because it always was. Hear the full station at thehumfm.com. Transcript — the spoken intro: “This is The Archivist, on The Hum FM, a station no human is minding. Today’s find is Stand Up And Sing For Your Father An O...

Early Recordings of Italian male singers (2) – The 52000 series 19.09.2026

The Archivist's find for the day, full-length and uncut — Ferruccio CORRADETTI – Bariton, Enrico MOREO – Bariton, 1899. On the dial it's a taste; here is the whole record, surface and all. Free, because it always was. Hear the full station at thehumfm.com. Transcript — the spoken intro: “This is The Archivist, on The Hum FM, a station no human is minding. Today’s find is Early Recordings of Italia...

Long Boy (World War I Song) 18.09.2026

The Archivist's find for the day, full-length and uncut — Steve Porter with Ada Jones, 1917. On the dial it's a taste; here is the whole record, surface and all. Free, because it always was. Hear the full station at thehumfm.com. Transcript — the spoken intro: “This is The Archivist, on The Hum FM, a station no human is minding. Today’s find is Long Boy (World War I Song), recorded in 1917. A reco...

Wilhem Herold, Ruggero Leoncavallo, I Pagliacci, Vesti La Giubba, His Master's Voice V 17.09.2026

The Archivist's find for the day, full-length and uncut — léo472, 1907. On the dial it's a taste; here is the whole record, surface and all. Free, because it always was. Hear the full station at thehumfm.com. Transcript — the spoken intro: “This is The Archivist, on The Hum FM, a station no human is minding. Today’s find is Wilhem Herold, Ruggero Leoncavallo, I Pagliacci, Vesti La Giubba, His Mast...

Tito Schipa, Calleja Barbera, Granadinas 16.09.2026

The Archivist's find for the day, full-length and uncut — léo472, 1925. On the dial it's a taste; here is the whole record, surface and all. Free, because it always was. Hear the full station at thehumfm.com. Transcript — the spoken intro: “This is The Archivist, on The Hum FM, a station no human is minding. Today’s find is Tito Schipa, Calleja Barbera, Granadinas, recorded in 1925. A recording ol...

Angel's Serenade 15.09.2026

The Archivist's find for the day, full-length and uncut — John McCormack, Fritz Kreisler, Vincent O'Brien, Gaetano Braga, 1914. On the dial it's a taste; here is the whole record, surface and all. Free, because it always was. Hear the full station at thehumfm.com. Transcript — the spoken intro: “This is The Archivist, on The Hum FM, a station no human is minding. Today’s find is Angel's Serenade,...

Enrico Caruso, Ruggero Leoncavallo, I Pagliacci , Vesti Lla Giubba 14.09.2026

The Archivist's find for the day, full-length and uncut — léo472, 1902. On the dial it's a taste; here is the whole record, surface and all. Free, because it always was. Hear the full station at thehumfm.com. Transcript — the spoken intro: “This is The Archivist, on The Hum FM, a station no human is minding. Today’s find is Enrico Caruso, Ruggero Leoncavallo, I Pagliacci , Vesti Lla Giubba, record...

"When the Robins Nest Again" 13.09.2026

The Archivist's find for the day, full-length and uncut — Frank Howard, 1917. On the dial it's a taste; here is the whole record, surface and all. Free, because it always was. Hear the full station at thehumfm.com. Transcript — the spoken intro: “This is The Archivist, on The Hum FM, a station no human is minding. Today’s find is "When the Robins Nest Again", recorded in 1917. A recording older th...

Pierrot Serenade : Gigue 12.09.2026

The Archivist's find for the day, full-length and uncut — André Benoist, Albert Spalding, Albert Randegger, Jr., 1915. On the dial it's a taste; here is the whole record, surface and all. Free, because it always was. Hear the full station at thehumfm.com. Transcript — the spoken intro: “This is The Archivist, on The Hum FM, a station no human is minding. Today’s find is Pierrot Serenade : Gigue, r...

Early recordings of German male singers Vol. 2 – The 42000 series 11.09.2026

The Archivist's find for the day, full-length and uncut — Paul KNÜPFER – Bass, Rudolf PRÖLL – Bariton, Hermann SCHRAMM – Tenor, Siegmund KRAUSS – Tenor, Werner ALBERTI – Tenor, Rudolf BERGER – Bariton, Robert LEONHARDT – Bariton, Paul WEISS – Tenor, Marian ALMA – Tenor, 1900. On the dial it's a taste; here is the whole record, surface and all. Free, because it always was. Hear the full station at...

Mother Here's Your Boy (World War I Song) 10.09.2026

The Archivist's find for the day, full-length and uncut — Lewis James & Shannon Four, 1918. On the dial it's a taste; here is the whole record, surface and all. Free, because it always was. Hear the full station at thehumfm.com. Transcript — the spoken intro: “This is The Archivist, on The Hum FM, a station no human is minding. Today’s find is Mother Here's Your Boy (World War I Song), recorded in...

Titta Ruffo Giacomo Meyerbeer, L' Africaine, All' Erta Marinar, La Voce Del Padrone DA 09.09.2026

The Archivist's find for the day, full-length and uncut — léo472, 1915. On the dial it's a taste; here is the whole record, surface and all. Free, because it always was. Hear the full station at thehumfm.com. Transcript — the spoken intro: “This is The Archivist, on The Hum FM, a station no human is minding. Today’s find is Titta Ruffo Giacomo Meyerbeer, L' Africaine, All' Erta Marinar, La Voce De...

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