sound
6 posts
A Little Bit of Background Noise
Relaxation through audio is more than a mere matter of white noise. Read on for a little history of background noise, and why it’s so effective.
Tedium: The Dull Side of the Internet
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Apr 16, 2020
Broken Bells
The evolution of the doorbell, and some spare thoughts inspired by a doorbell malfunction in the middle of the night on a weekend.
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Apr 16, 2019
Keep Your Composure
What’s it like to be a film composer, anyway? An expert on the subject pads our knowledge of film composition, what might be cinema’s most subtle art form.
Tedium: The Dull Side of the Internet
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Sep 6, 2018
The Sound and the Fury
How sound design—such as the iconic Indiana Jones whip noise—has come to define the film industry almost as much as all the on-screen effects.
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Jul 31, 2018
The Polyphonic Screed
The evolution of the modern cell phone ringtone—and the Ukrainian guy who wants to give Apple’s default noises a refresh.
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Feb 22, 2018