Music, Audio, Instruments, and Sound

Audio “quality” is a very subjective subject. There are so many variables at play to simply say that a higher bitrate audio file “sounds better” than a lower bitrate one. What sounds good to me may not sound good to you, even if it is played back through the same player, in the same room, and through the same speakers for both you and I. To some extent you can reduce some aspects that influence the sound, such as the size of and furnishings in a room and the resultant …

Audio, Commentary

Take a look at this amazing sculpture titled “Wastelandscape” and currently featured in Paris. It is comprised of 65,000 music CDs. The art sculpture was the creation of Elise Morin and Clémence Eliard in an effort to show the beauty of everyday objects and to shed light on the waste brought about by the music CD which is in the process of being phased out due to new technology. The metallic sea will be part of many exhibitions. Afterwards, the CDs will be recycled.
It is well known that CDs …

Art

Lynne Chapman is the owner of Snowy, a deaf dog (Staffordshire Bull Terrier) whom Lynne adopted from an animal shelter 4 years ago. Lynne has successfully taught and communicates with Snowy via sign language. It seems odd at first to learn that a dog can learn sign language, but after a quick initial reaction, it actually makes sense. Most dog owners give both verbal and hand commands to get their pets to do something. It is quite natural for dogs to learn and understand both verbal and non-verbal commands.
If …

Musicians

A rock band wouldn’t be complete without a great drummer. Sometimes drummers play other instruments on the album, sing (back) vocals and co-write the songs as well.
But we most appreciate those impressive drum solos. It’s a given that they value sound quality, comfort and customization. It’s time to look at the brands of their choice:
Tico Torres – Bon Jovi
Born in 1953, Torres is the band’s oldest member and has been with the band through its whole discography. Tico’s favorite drums and drum equipment are:

Drums/Hardware: Pearl drums
Cymbals: Paiste
Sticks/gloves/griptape: Easton …

Gear, Musical Instruments

We have more funny lyrics lined up for you. Rock N’ Roll is a genre with plenty of funny songs. After all fans don’t always expect song lyrics to be rational and you can sing songs on just about anything. Below are funny songs performed by several rock bands including: Aerosmith and Led Zeppelin front man Robert Plant.
Eat the Rich
This Aerosmith song is from their 1993 album Get a Grip. It was co-written by Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, and as the title suggests, it tells you to “eat …

Songs