Music Tech
The Daily Show takes on the Black and gay origins of house music
“You’ve never heard me say – surprise, it’s Caucasians!” The always-on-point Roy Wood Jr. tackles the origins of house music for general audiences on The Daily Show. And while you likely know that history, this one is well worth a watch.
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May the 4th be with you, in a new documentary on the sounds of Skywalker
From Ben Burtt’s creations for Star Wars to Bonnie Wild’s work on The Mandalorian to sound editor André Fenley and Jurassic Park, the greatest sounds are all here. Apple has shot a loving look behind the scenes, in glorious black and white. And if that’s not enough for you, we’ve got more. Apple’s angle here […]
Peter Kirn - May 4, 2022
Motion Music tech Tech
Go listen to this podcast about HBO’s epic sounds – and stick around for some retro visuals, too
Podcast Twenty Thousand Hertz is already must-listen material, covering the stories behind sound design and branding. Now clear some headphone time for the story behind HBO’s goosebump-inducing 80s theme and iconic 90s angelic TV-switching-on opener, and beyond.
Bob Moog with imposters on a 70s game show is one of the best things ever
Peter Kirn - August 29, 2019
Modular-Analog Music tech Stories Tech
Teenage Engineering work with Rick & Morty creator on Pocket Operator
Peter Kirn - May 28, 2019
Gear Music tech Tech
A Buchla synth repair turned into an LSD trip, and made the evening news
Peter Kirn - May 23, 2019
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