A Sonic Experiment with Crickets. Yes, the Bugs.
True fact: if you slow down a recording of a bunch of crickets chirping, it sounds like humans singing. See? That’s the discovery of composer Jim Wilson(Via Tom and Enpundit)
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A Couple of Videos That Might Make Your Monday Better
First, a doo wop version of Katy Perry’s “I Kissed a Girl.” (Via Mashable) A retiring teacher was reduced to tears by this song from her pupils. (Via The Daily Mail) A 97
Read MoreThink You Can’t Sing? Hold On a Sec
I cannot sing. I refuse to sing even when I’m alone for fear of offending myself to the point of nausea. I’ve accepted this situation for decades and see no reason to alter
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And Now, An Adorable Cockatoo Exploring the Acoustical Properties of Singing
C’mon. You went “Awwwwww,” didn’t you? (Via Tom) https://youtu.be/eQ0sagJIDio
Read MoreWhere Do Accents Go When People Sing?
Having a conversation with Noel Gallagher requires a translator who speaks fluent Mancunian. I’ve sat with the man several times and I’ve had to ask him to repeat himself because I couldn’t understand
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Do NOT Sing on a Winnipeg Bus or You’ll Be Fined $100
For some reason, Winnipeg city council has passed a bylaw that will fine anyone $100 for singing on one of the city’s buses. And you’ll also be liable for court costs. And don’t
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Is Beatboxing Safer Than Singing?
That seems like a silly headline, but it’s actually from Scientific American. Check it out. [R]esearchers took a close look at what happens inside the throat as the beat goes on. They snaked
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