What is the sound of one hand clapping? I remember the day I figured out this riddle as a wee youth, only to see it replicated on an episode of the Simpsons shortly thereafter. Bart and I both thought alike: a clap does not need two hands to make sound, one hand can clap and make a pleasantly fleshy soft impact sound. If a tree falls in the woods and no one is there to … [Read more...]
Sunday Sound Thought 52 – Reflection
I started this series a year ago...well, a year ago next week...with the goal of making myself continue thinking about sound in new ways. When I was regularly writing longer pieces for this site, that was easy to do. As I stepped back into more of a background role though, I found myself missing the constant motivation to evaluate the way I approach sound. So this was all about … [Read more...]
Sunday Sound Thought 51 – Ornery Listener
As the year continues, many of these posts will be philosophical in nature. Some will be in contradiction to previous postings. These are not intended as truths or assertions, they’re merely thoughts…ideas. Think of this as stream of consciousness over a wide span… There used to be a time when I could turn off the sound editor/mixer side of my brain while consuming … [Read more...]
Sunday Sound Thought 50 – Being Mindful of the Present (…Sound)
As the year continues, many of these posts will be philosophical in nature. Some will be in contradiction to previous postings. These are not intended as truths or assertions, they’re merely thoughts…ideas. Think of this as stream of consciousness over a wide span… This week is an extension of last week's thought. It's also partly inspired by a recent re-watch of In Pursuit … [Read more...]
Sunday Sound Thought 49 – Venn Diagram of Sonic Worlds
As the year continues, many of these posts will be philosophical in nature. Some will be in contradiction to previous postings. These are not intended as truths or assertions, they’re merely thoughts…ideas. Think of this as stream of consciousness over a wide span… Last week, my wife and I were driving back through San Francisco from a family gathering. As we were stuck in … [Read more...]
Sunday Sound Thought 48 – Tension in Rhythm
As the year continues, many of these posts will be philosophical in nature. Some will be in contradiction to previous postings. These are not intended as truths or assertions, they’re merely thoughts…ideas. Think of this as stream of consciousness over a wide span… One of the most effective uses of sound design that I heard recently didn't come from a film, tv program or … [Read more...]
Sunday Sound Thought 47 – Breaking Our Own Expectations
As the year continues, many of these posts will be philosophical in nature. Some will be in contradiction to previous postings. These are not intended as truths or assertions, they’re merely thoughts…ideas. Think of this as stream of consciousness over a wide span… This morning I met a woman whose voice did match what I expected. When looking at her...her physical presence, … [Read more...]