Everything Sounds

Jenny Haniver has been a gamer as long as she can remember. When she and her husband bought an XBOX 360 they began to dive into the world of online gaming. While she was playing, Jenny began noticing other gamers’ reactions to her. She began recording those interactions and used them for an art installation and eventually for her website, Not in the Kitchen Anymore. Learn about how these recordings of online gaming are opening up a discussion on gender issues in the gaming community.

As we noted in the episode, “Jenny Haniver” is a pseudonym. That was the name given to an airship in the Mortal Engines Quartet book series by Phillip Reeve. Jenny Hanivers also refer to dried out skates or rays that sailors would try to make into mermaids or other forms and sell to other sailors and tourists.

Over the years, sound effects and music have been used to make video game experiences more memorable or immersive. Smart phones and mobile technologies have allowed developers to further explore the role of sound in their games. One recent release from House on Fire titled The Silent Age allows players to lead their character on a time-traveling journey where sound creates an unusual and eerie atmosphere. Learn more about the game in this episode with Nevin Eronde and Thomas Ryder.

Over the years, sound effects and music have been used to make video game experiences more memorable or immersive. Smart phones and mobile technologies have allowed developers to further explore the role of sound in their games. One recent release from House on Fire titled The Silent Age allows players to lead their character on a time-traveling journey where sound creates an unusual and eerie atmosphere. Learn more about the game in this episode with Nevin Eronde and Thomas Ryder.

Rafael Atijas grew up with a passion for music. When he decided to begin playing an instrument he settled on an instrument that was easier for him to learn. While he was at NYU, Rafael developed an idea for a new guitar to help making learning music less intimidating for young players. Learn more about Loog guitars and some of the challenges faced in the early development of the company.

Rafael Atijas grew up with a passion for music. When he decided to begin playing an instrument he settled on an instrument that was easier for him to learn. While he was at NYU, Rafael developed an idea for a new guitar to help making learning music less intimidating for young players. Learn more about Loog guitars and some of the challenges faced in the early development of the company.

A neuroscientist who goes by “Dave Soldier” when he’s not in the lab has a diverse musical background. He’s had a role in assembling the Thai Elephant Orchestra and making music with the Kropotkins along with countless other projects. One of Dave’s most unique projects, “The People’s Choice Music,” was inspired by a duo of Russian conceptual artists, Komar and Melamid. In this satirical survey, Dave gathered information on what elements could help him write the most wanted and unwanted songs.

A neuroscientist who goes by “Dave Soldier” when he’s not in the lab has a diverse musical background. He’s had a role in assembling the Thai Elephant Orchestra and making music with the Kropotkins along with countless other projects. One of Dave’s most unique projects, “The People’s Choice Music,” was inspired by a duo of Russian conceptual artists, Komar and Melamid. In this satirical survey, Dave gathered information on what elements could help him write the most wanted and unwanted songs.

The early recorded history of jazz, blues, and country music in America usually isn’t associated with a place like Richmond, Indiana. However, for a brief period early in the 20th century the Gennett record label based in Richmond recorded music from artists such as Gene Autry, Charley Patton, Blind Lemon Jefferson, and Hoagy Carmichael. Learn about the history of the label from Rick Kennedy, the author of Jelly Roll, Bix, and Hoagy.

Music featured:

Charley Patton – Down the Dirt Road Blues

Fiddlin’ Doc Roberts – Deer Walk

Bix Beiderbecke – Davenport Blues

William Harris – Bullfrog Blues

Hoagy Carmichael & Pals – Stardust

King Oliver’s Creole Jazz Band – Chimes Blues

Jelly Roll Morton – King Porter Stomp

Scrapper Blackwell – Blue Day Blues

Recommended:

Blind Lemon Jefferson – Mosquito Moan

Charley Patton – Spoonful Blues

New Orleans Rhythm Kings – Mr. Jelly Lord

Fletcher Henderson – Honey Bunch

Marion McKay – Hootenanny

Sounds Used (freesound.org):

‘locomotive.wav’ by laurent, ‘Stem_Train.wav’ by knufds,

Note: When the episode was originally published, we used an incorrect estimation of the number of white males in the KKK in Richmond in the 1920′s. The issue was corrected in this version of the program. We regret the error.

The early recorded history of jazz, blues, and country music in America usually isn’t associated with a place like Richmond, Indiana. However, for a brief period early in the 20th century the Gennett record label based in Richmond recorded music from artists such as Gene Autry, Charley Patton, Blind Lemon Jefferson, and Hoagy Carmichael. Learn about the history of the label from Rick Kennedy, the author of Jelly Roll, Bix, and Hoagy.

Music featured:

Charley Patton – Down the Dirt Road Blues

Fiddlin’ Doc Roberts – Deer Walk

Bix Beiderbecke – Davenport Blues

William Harris – Bullfrog Blues

Hoagy Carmichael & Pals – Stardust

King Oliver’s Creole Jazz Band – Chimes Blues

Jelly Roll Morton – King Porter Stomp

Scrapper Blackwell – Blue Day Blues

Recommended:

Blind Lemon Jefferson – Mosquito Moan

Charley Patton – Spoonful Blues

New Orleans Rhythm Kings – Mr. Jelly Lord

Fletcher Henderson – Honey Bunch

Marion McKay – Hootenanny

Sounds Used (freesound.org):

‘locomotive.wav’ by laurent, ‘Stem_Train.wav’ by knufds,

Note: When the episode was originally published, we used an incorrect estimation of the number of white males in the KKK in Richmond in the 1920′s. The issue was corrected in this version of the program. We regret the error.

Cold War tensions led to the creation of a Federal Reserve bunker inside of Mount Pony in Culpepper, VA in 1969. The bunker stored cash and currency that could help restart the United States economy in the event of a catastrophic incident. Such an incident never occurred and the location remained largely unused through the the 90′s. The location has since turned into the home of the Library of Congress Packard Campus for Audio-Visual Conservation. Learn about lost films, the National Jukebox, IRENE, how big a petabyte is, and much more on a tour of the facility featuring Gene DeAnna and Matthew Barton.