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Music is a fundamental human experience. Music has been described as the “universal language,” but that’s not necessarily true. Rhythm may be universal, but music is the product of the culture from which it comes, and each culture has its own vocabulary, idiom and story-telling rules.
Mix Engineer Brad Leigh and Billy Joel's Nylon Curtain in Dolby Atmos
Billy Joel’s Grammy-nominated eighth album, The Nylon Curtain, was released on September 23, 1982, peaking at Number 7 on the Billboard Albums chart, but the influence the album had on music and production in the early 1980s can’t really be overstated. The anxiety, confusion and general feeling of doom that had settled over the country in the previous few years were summed up nearly perfectly in the nine-song set. Joel has said The Nylon Curtain is one of his personal favorites, and “the recording I’m most proud of and the material I’m most proud of.”
The Parallel Evolution of Music and Technology
The evolution of the sound of music is the result of technological and societal advances from the beginning of mankind. Music is produced for how and why we listen to it, and throughout human history, music has benefited from – and been at the leading edge of – technology.
Announcing Two New Additions to Our Extreme Home Theater Architectural Line
KEF is announcing that they’ve extended their comprehensive range of architectural speakers with two new THX® Certified models; the ultra-high-performance three-way coaxial speaker Ci250RRM-THX and the high-output architectural subwoofer Ci250RRb-THX. As part of the KEF Extreme Home Theatre line-up, both models deliver the drama and emotional intensity of true theatre sound quality in large home theatres and living rooms, making them an excellent choice for the most discerning music and movie lovers.
Audio Home Networking Tips
When your network doesn’t work it’s a sure way to ruin your evening and make you want to toss all of your gear into the nearest dumpster. Networking issues can be maddening for sure, but they don’t have to control your entire experience. The next time your network gives you grief, think of it this way – you’re a pioneer on the vanguard of a new technology and sometimes things get wonky, but the benefits far outweigh the inconveniences.
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