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- The water phone, an instrument invented by Richard Waters, has become a widely used sound effect in Hollywood, adding an eerie and mysterious atmosphere to countless movies and TV shows.
- The unique and unsettling sound of the water phone, which goes beyond the traditional Western music scale, taps into primal fears and evokes emotions of grief, loss, and fear, making it an effective tool for creating suspenseful and chilling atmospheres in film and television.
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The Use of Cerebral Sound Design in Movies and Reality TV
Cerebral sound design, which includes sound effects that nudge viewers emotionally, is widely used in movies and reality TV. Examples include the use of booming sounds to indicate something epic is about to happen in movie trailers, and the use of harsh symbols and hits to add drama to reality show dialogue. Another popular sound effect, used in spooky or mysterious scenes, has been haunting Hollywood for over 50 years. The podcast explores the significance and ubiquity of this sound effect, known as the water phone, which resembles a pipe with tines and is played by hitting it with a mallet or using a bow against the tines.
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