Jonathan Harnum's Blog, page 9
March 15, 2021
March 14, 2021
How Science Got Sound Reproduction Wrong
One of the best explanations (using science) I’ve read on why analog recodings (vinyl) sound better and more nuanced than digital recordings. It’s a deep dive, and well worth it.
In this edition of Tech Turncoat Truths, William Softky asks whether analog LP records are more authentic than digitally compressed sound.
Source: Is Vinyl Better Than Digital?
March 9, 2021
March 8, 2021
March 6, 2021
Håkan Hardenberger: Charlier Etudes
Some of the most beautiful trumpet playing you’re likely to hear.
During the interviews for The Practice of Practice, it was a treat and privilege to speak with jazz trumpeter Ingrid Jensen about practice. She’d just returned from Sweden for a trumpet summit, and Mr. Hardenberger (and a lot of other great players) were there, playing their hearts out. Ingrid happened to be pregnant, too, and she said that her baby would only move when Håkan played, nobody else. It’s easy to hear why.
He’ll perform all 36 etudes and post them weekly. Below are the 20 that he’s posted so far. Gorgeous playing, and a fantastic book for study if you play trumpet. Some good music in there, and challenging. My favorite is No. 2. How about you?
THEO CHARLIER: 36 ETUDES TRANSCENDANTES
March 4, 2021
March 3, 2021
How to Listen to Music: 4 Takes
When a master musician (who happens to be deaf) tells you how to listen, pay attention. One of my all-time favorites from Evelyn Glennie (who I’ve posted about before).
March 1, 2021
Gorgeous Guitar Chord Analyzer/Creator
If you’re into clean design and guitar playing, look no further. Oolimo is both. Three color schemes to choose from and lots of options for chords: enter your own or choose them. One of the coolest features is that Oolimo will list all the other chords that can be used with the same fingering and notes as the chord you enter. For example, enter a B half-diminished and see what you get.
Get it on your phone, too: Apple, Android
Thanks, Oolimo!
Check out the free desktop/browser edition at oolimo.de:
