Volume Archives | Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things

Victory through sheer volume: A history of turning it up to 11

[This was my weekly column for GlobalNews.ca. – AC] One of the most iconic music-related cinema moments has Spinal Tap’s

When satellite radio started expanding its offerings, a buddy and I started talking about what XM and Sirius should do

I was reminded of the insanity of the Loudness Wars the other day when I put on an Elvis Costello

First, a cautionary note: please respect your ears. Once your hearing starts to go, it’s gone. That being said, iClarified

When the very first Walkman as introduced in 1979, the Chairman of Sony insisted that it have two headphone jacks.

Usually hearing damaged is caused by hard rock and metal bands who insist on turning the amps beyond 11. (KISS

The loudest show I ever attended was an Anvil gig at a place called the Norlander back in the early

I’m of the faction of concert-goers who believes that it’s not necessary to make an audience’s ears bleed to put

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