Tag Archives: Art

SYSK Selects: How Auto-Tune Works

What began as a challenge to an oil engineer to make a terrible singer into a pitch-perfect one, Auto-Tune has become a ubiquitous (and, to many, obnoxious) part of the musical soundscape. Learn more in this classic episode. Learn more … Continue reading

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Melodious stone instruments called lithophones | The Kid Should See This

An idiophone, the lithophone is a set of rocks — granite, fossilized coral, petrified wood, and other melodious stones — that are played by striking them. They’ve been made in a variety of forms all around the globe, some from … Continue reading

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Mohamed Gungu plays the cas cas percussion instrument | The Kid Should See This

Comments in Dust to Digital’s Instagram post and other YouTube videos over the last decade, suggest that shopkeeper Mohamed Gungu is a musical ambassador of sorts. He’s well-known for demonstrating how to play the cas cas for visitors at the … Continue reading

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Betterlife- A science fiction short film

After Emily’s chip breaks in an augmented reality of perfection, she must make the decision of whether or not to return. From awarding winning film maker Zach Boone.

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THE RAILWAY CHILDREN – ‘Now and Then’ Documentary

A beloved British classic that is 50 years old this year, watch the ‘Now and Then’ documentary now

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The little bird and the caterpillar – Animated short film by Lena von Döhren | Summer

It’s summer. High above in a tree, the little Bird cherishes and nurtures the green leaves of his home. Suddenly a hungry caterpillar sets out to eat the appetizing leaves. The little Bird manages to lure away the glutton and … Continue reading

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Sci-Fi Short Film “Bubble” | DUST

A young woman discovers that when life’s monotony has you hemmed in, happiness is taking your own advice and stepping outside your bubble. “Bubble” by Vicente Manzano

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Peep and the Paperplane | Animated short film by Christoph Englert

While bird-mother Paula is away searching for food, her son Peep gets unexpected help from a Paper Plane. Together they head out exploring the magical world around them. But their friendship is soon to be tested…  

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3 bizarre (and delightful) ancient theories about bird migration

In 1822, Count von Bothmer shot down a stork in Germany. However, the bird had already been impaled by a yard-long wooden spear. The stork had been speared in Africa and then flew over 2,500 km. This astonishing flight proved … Continue reading

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