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Inside a note: explore minimalism with Björk home studio visits
“It’s very brave to look complex things in the eye and say, calm down.” Some Björk TV clips from the 90s explore minimalism, immediacy, tiny handheld instruments, and the work of the late Mika Vainio.
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The taste of music: listen to LJ Rich talk about synesthesia
Synesthesia is a term that gets thrown around a lot, usually to describe the common associations of color, image, and music. But for some people, intermingling of senses can be far more extreme. Listen to LJ Rich talk about what happens when hearing and taste intersect.
Peter Kirn - October 26, 2018
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BBC gives away 16k WAV sound effects, but disallows some uses
Maybe it’s time for the idea of a “commons” to get a new boost. Whatever the reason, BBC’s 16,000 sound effects are available to download – but with strings attached.
Peter Kirn - April 24, 2018
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Unlocking unimaginable sounds with the BBC Radiophonic Workshop
Peter Kirn - June 5, 2017
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Delia Derbyshire gets her own road
Peter Kirn - November 28, 2016
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Change your mood with our favorite springtime mixes
Zuzana Friday Prikrylova - April 14, 2016
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Watch a 1986 TV story on house music, plus too many documentaries
Peter Kirn - August 28, 2015
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