日治時期臺灣曲盤數位典藏計畫II

The recording industry in Taiwan was established in the early 20th Century. During the Japanese colonial period, the thriving music scenes, especially the flourish of Taiwanese drama music and popular music, enhanced the demand of recordings and thus accelerated the development of Taiwan recording industry. The Golden Age of records peaked in the year of 1930-40, but dimmed gradually under the shadow of WWII. Several years later, the withered industry finally became a history. However, preserving many precious historical sounds, these old 78 rpm records have nowadays become a crucial medium, which enables people to have access to the music heritage from the old time. Sound is an important culture property for a nation. A government-operated archive designed to manage the sound-related issues, is quite common and necessary for many developed countries, yet it is still not founded in Taiwan. Realizing the significance and the urgency of preserving sounds, the Department of Music of National Taiwan Normal University had founded the Music Digital Archives Center (MDAC) in September 2004, aiming to protect the sound resources which are vanishing as the time passing by. In the last five years, MDAC has already completed eight National Digital Archive Programs of National Science Council, Taiwan. Besides, MDAC is also active in participating in international academic symposia, sharing research experiences with other domestic organizations, as well as training new generations to continue the academic progress. This project plans to digitalize the private records collection from Quin-Cheng Li, a senior connoisseur who comprehends the importance of old recordings and has collected over 10,000 pieces of 78 rpm records. Among these collections, the records of Taiwanese drama music, as well as those of popular music are most valuable and well-organized. This project still by the first kind of Taiwan phonograph records primarily, covers the continuation of drama music. In addition was rare the complete Hakkas records and education record. By analyzing the sounds and the background of these materials, it will clarify the early stage in Taiwan music history, and also provide a vital document for understanding Taiwan history.