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Visual Bits #233> International Day Of Rock
London Streets Become an Experimental Symphony
In an age of ever louder sounds surrounding our daily life, designer Mark McKeague asks an interesting question: “can the city become a symphony?” We’re not talking about simply using jackhammers and the sound of passing busses to create some form of Stomp like cacophony of crashes and bangs, but rather using modern technology to create synthesized sounds which could be quite beautiful. [Read more...]
The Secret to a Sound Ocean
Acoustics mean different things to different species. As humans, we need sound to hear our favorite music, the roar of the crowd (insert activity here), and sirens so we don’t get flattened by a firetruck or freight train. While hearing is an enjoyable part of living a fulfilled life, we can get by without it. Whales on the other hand, have a harder time. Whales are auditory creatures, meaning hearing is essential to their communication, navigation, feeding, and breeding. Imagine if we couldn’t hear then we couldn’t breed? I’d rather go blind. [Read more...]
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The Sound of Jelly
Have you ever wondered what sound jelly makes? Well, now there is a kit that provides you with all the right materials to discover exactly that. The world needs to give a big thanks to Raphaël Pluvinage and Marianne Cauvard for creating the game, Noisy Jelly. Arguably the most fun combo ever, this musical jelly chemistry lab is something that needs to be experienced first-hand to get the full effect. Even though there are children playing with it in the video, you better believe this is a game for all ages. [Read more...]
CypherAudio Creates Sound Landscapes
Lending their talented and creative ears to the sound for a multitude of videos and advertisements, CypherAudio demonstrates the power of sound to enhance imagery. Having worked with such giants as Nike and Hershey’s, they create audio perfectly timed to the motion of the video. We recommend watching one with the sound turned down first… just to see how much difference it makes. [Read more...]
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