Music

March 9, 2025

Fascinating Video Chronicles the Entire History of Music Videos, From the 1890s to Today

Music videos have shaped how we experience songs, but their roots trace back much further than the MTV era that popularized them. From quirky early experiments to iconic moments like 1975's Bohemian Rhapsody, they’ve evolved into an art form all their own. Thankfully, YouTuber Polyphonic has done the research and created an engaging video to walk us through the fascinating history of this genre.

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February 14, 2025

Stunning Performance Visualizes Music From a Piano With Undulating Lights

Adrien Mondot is no stranger to multidisciplinary work. Alongside his collaborator Claire Bardainne, Mondot has merged visual, musical, technological, and digital media through the eponymous Adrien M & Claire B studio. Piano piano is one such project, achieving a unique interplay between music and light. First conceived in 2023, Piano piano is a collaboration between the musician David Babin and Mondot.

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December 27, 2024

John Coltrane’s ‘Circle of Tones’ Illustration Beautifully Visualizes the Connections Between Mathematics and Music

Pythagoras once claimed that “there is geometry in the humming of the strings, and there is music in the spacing of the spheres.” The accomplished jazz saxophonist, bandleader, and composer John Coltrane thought similarly. In 1967, Coltrane presented a geometric drawing to fellow saxophonist and professor Yusef Lateef. The drawing seemed to resemble a clock, featuring a circular pattern that connected musical notes with neatly spaced lines.

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December 20, 2024

Mariah Carey Breaks Record by Hitting #1 on the Charts in 20 Different Years

Mariah Carey's “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” has dominated seasonal playlists since its release in 1994. Although this has earned her the nickname of “The Queen of Christmas,” her reign is much bigger than just that. This year, as her holiday tune returned to the top of the charts, Carey broke yet another record—the pop singer has reached the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 in 20  different years.

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