440 hz Archives | Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things

A follow-up to “The great 440 Hz conspiracy and why all our music is wrong”

Eighteen months ago, I wrote a piece for Global News about how our standard 12-note Western scale of music is

[This is my weekly column for GlobalNews.ca – AC] Gather ’round, kids. Those of you with tinfoil hats may wish

Gary Whelan, the drummer in the Happy Mondays, is a mate of mine. The last time we got together for

I love me a good conspiracy. Who really shot JFK? Is the British royal family actually lizard people? Did NASA

The notes on the Western scale didn’t always sound the way they do today. In the Olden Day, middle A on

Back in 1953, the International Standards Organization sought to bring some sanity to music. To make sure everyone everywhere was

The Custodian of Toronto Sports – Richard Peddie in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 033 May 27, 2021
Over a 20+ year span, as the Toronto pro sports scene evolved from older venues and stands filled with blue and white (Leafs, Blue Jays, Argonauts) to a more intense red (Raptors, TFC), and grand coliseums that define the city’s skyline, there is one sports executive in particular who ownership looked to. We’re of course […]
Mark Silver
The Ultimate Backstage Pass – David Kines in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 032 May 17, 2021
In today’s everything-on-demand world, it may be hard for anyone born post-Y2 K to answer a simple question, “where do you watch music videos?” A reasonable answer would be YouTube, Apple Music, or maybe even Tiktok. Prior to the dawn of YouTube in 2005, the answer was easy. MTV if you’re American, and of course […]
Mark Silver
Gamifying the Movie Theatre Experience – Aaron Silverberg in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 031 May 9, 2021
People yearn for live experiences that they can share with others. Though fan and crowd-based events such as sports and concerts may be the source of most of our FOMO, movie theatres are even more appealing. Although the film may be the main attraction, movie theatre owners are constantly looking for new ways to maximize […]
Mark Silver