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The Sound of Music - Brian Eno, Sam Bennett and Trevor Cox
Mar 19, 2025
Join Trevor Cox, an Acoustic Engineering Professor, Sam Bennett, a Music Professor specializing in technology, and the iconic musician Brian Eno as they delve into the evolution of sound. They discuss the fascinating history of music recording from early phonographs to the revolutionary Fairlight CMI synthesizer. Hear about the challenges of capturing sound, the transition from analog to digital music, and a live audience experiment that turns phones into a digital orchestra. It's a captivating intersection of technology and creativity!
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- The evolution of music recording technology, from the first voice recordings to modern digital innovations, dramatically reshaped artistic creativity and production methods.
- The blending of analog aesthetics with digital advancements, alongside new immersive audio technologies, is set to redefine the music listening experience.
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The Evolution of Music Technology
The podcast examines the progression of music recording technology, starting from the first known recording in the 1850s. Early methods utilized a diaphragm that created inscriptions on sooty paper, which was a significant breakthrough for sound archives. As technology advanced into the early 20th century, innovations such as the phonograph and wax cylinders emerged, enabling better sound reproduction and noise reduction. The introduction of microphones transformed orchestral recordings, allowing for a more natural and diverse range of sounds as the positioning of instruments became less restricted.
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