The Playstation 2 perfectly captures the zeitgeist of the late 1990s, from the box to the advertising, and even the console startup sound
So in this video we'll be looking at how the startup sound is crafted, and what story it's trying to tell.
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For the past 30 years, there has been an interesting technology on the rise that sits at the intersection between civil engineering and art - musical roads.
In this video we explore what musical roads are, how they work, and show you examples from around the world
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In our latest video we're taking a look at the the sound of nostalgia
We take a brief look at the history of the chorus effect, from choirs and acoustic instruments to ADT, the Roland Jazz Chorus and the BOSS CE-1, and hopefully try to answer why it sounds so nostalgic.
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How do you reduce commuter stress and improve safety in the world's busiest stations? You hire a jazz musician. 🎹
Our latest video explores the different types of Japanese train departure melodies, the composers behind them, and how they make public transport that much lovelier
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There are very few scream sound effects that can rival the popularity of the Wilhelm Scream. But the Howie Scream is one of those.
In this video, we cover the origin of the Howie Scream and show you examples from movies, tv shows and games that made it a modern cultural staple
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The Sony Playstation is a source of nostalgia for many who were kids in the 90s, and the startup sound in particular is a large part of that.
So in our latest video, we look at the context that led to the creation of the sound, and examine its characteristics / function
Limp Bizkit are an easily hateable band
But did you know that they used an audio illusion called the Tritone Paradox in one of their most famous riffs?
Check out our latest video essay where we explain how:
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1 million! 😱
Our video about the Wilhelm Scream sound effect is our first ever video to hit 1M views, which is just an insane number, so thank you to everyone that watched!
And for those who didn't catch it yet - check it out at the link below!
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Have you ever cringed at the sound of your own voice on a recording?
There are many psychological and physiological reasons for it, and that's the subject of our latest video, where we explain why you hate the sound of your own voice.
Check it out here!
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In the first video of our new series called Music Recipes we show you how to cook up 2000s French House in the vein of Daft Punk, Modjo, and Stardust so watch as we turn the chopped samples and the tasty basslines, into a delicious French House beat!
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The Wilhelm Scream is the most famous scream sound effect in history, having been used in over 400 movies and in this video, we're explaining its origins and what led to its rise in popularity to turn it into the legend it is today.
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Were you ever scared of the THX sound as a kid? Or maybe you remember it just hurting your ears? Well there are reasons for it, so we made a video explaining why it makes you feel this way, check it out here:
The Mac startup sound: Love it or hate it, it's cemented its place in history as one of the most iconic sonic logos.
And in our latest video we look at its origin story and analyse the sound to see why it's been so successful
https://youtu.be/5t-F08szM2k
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