Music

September 29, 2024

Compelling Video Shows How the Fotoplayer Added Music and Sounds to Silent Films

Back in the day, silent films weren't limited to accompanying music. Thanks to a very clever instrument known as the photoplayer or fotoplayer, pictures got diegetic sounds such as thunder, bird chirps, doorbells, and gunshots, as well as a whole orchestra-worth of musical instruments. These instruments appeared in 1912, falling out of fashion with the arrival of “talkies” in the late 1920s.

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August 13, 2024

Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, and Red Hot Chili Peppers Perform at the Olympics Closing Ceremony

With all the joy and excitement the Paris 2024 Olympic Games spread around the world, many can't help but look forward to the next Olympics. As is tradition, the closing ceremony featured the passing of the baton to the city of Los Angeles, which will host the games in 2028. To get everyone excited, some Californian performers made an appearance.

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July 20, 2024

Australian Busker Taken by Surprise When Teddy Swims Joins in as She Sings His Song

When Australian singer Inoxia set up to busk on the streets of Brisbane, she never anticipated meeting one of her musical heroes. The talented artist launched into ‘Lose Control,' when the song's original artist, Teddy Swims, unexpectedly walked by. She shared the surreal moment on Instagram, where it’s quickly going viral. When Inoxia noticed Swims approaching, she did a double-take in complete surprise, saying, “Get outta town!

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June 14, 2024

Pianist Who Grew in Foster Care Wins Competition With Original Composition Dedicated to His Foster Parents

Over the last couple of years, a British TV show called The Piano has set its sights on finding the next greatest musician by placing pianos in public spaces for anyone to play. Last year, they shared the story of Lucy, a blind and neurodivergent teen who was a proficient player despite her severe autism. Now, they've crowned a new promising pianist.

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