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Dutch orchestra performs ‘Ode to Joy’ from self-isolation

Musicians from the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, who are self-isolating due to the coronavirus pandemic, came together to record a virtual, collaborative performance of Ludwig van Beethoven’s 9th symphony from their homes.

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A Trio of Dancers Brave Icelandic Temperatures in a Stunning New Music Video for Pianist Hania Rani

Set against a snow-sprinkled mountain range in Iceland, composer and pianist Hania Rani plays meditative sostenutos on a lone piano in an enthralling new project. Directed by Paris-based filmmaker Neels Castillon, F Major begins with Rani and a figure in the distance … Continue reading

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Viral Counterpoint of the Coronavirus Spike Protein (2019-nCoV)

While we cannot see small nanoscopic objects like proteins or other molecules that make up virtually all living matter including our cells, tissues, as well as pathogens such as viruses, our computational algorithm allows us to make its material manifestation … Continue reading

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The Beekeeper Making Electronic Music With Bees

Everyone’s buzzing about Bioni. He’s a British beekeeper and producer making electronic music incorporating the sounds of bees. You can’t really bring bees into a recording studio, of course. They’d swarm the mic. So Bioni records the insects buzzing in … Continue reading

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Cut Your Own Vinyl with this DIY Record Engraver and Player Designed by Yuri Suzuki

Making mixtapes and burning CDs might be a forgotten pastime, but the days of simple, homemade vinyl are just arriving thanks to Yuri Suzuki. The London-based designer, who is also a partner at Pentagram, has created the Easy Record Maker, a … Continue reading

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BESSEMER – The Fire Breathing Dragon by Global Grooves (some friends of ours)

THIS EXCITING STREET PERFORMANCE LIGHTS UP THE STREET AND WARMS THE ATMOSPHERE AS HER KEEPERS ‘THE SINISTER DRAGON PLAGUE DOCTORS’, KEEP HER UNDER CONTROL WHILST LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO BE PURIFIED WITH DRAGON FIRE… Gasp and wonder at her fiery … Continue reading

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The Italians Making Music on Balconies Under Coronavirus Quarantine | The New Yorker

While locked down under national quarantine, neighbors all across Italy played music together and found connection in their shared improvised concerts.

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How a Suzanne Vega Song Helped Create the MP3

Karlheinz Brandenburg has listened to Suzanne Vega’s “Tom’s Diner” thousands of times and never tires of it. In fact, the song holds a special place in his heart because it was instrumental in the creation of the MP3. The German … Continue reading

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NOAH // Christian Löffler (Official Music Video)

The ways in which we connect with one another are shaped by the tools we use to communicate. When the old tools disappear, those forms of connection die with them. This video explores the experiences of three real people in … Continue reading

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Marble Catcher! – Marble Machine X #116

A 2-year darling project in the MMX Process has crossed its finish line, a huge thanks to the whole Funnel Team for going that extra distance with these Stainless Steel Marble Catchers. After trying out Silver brazing to join these … Continue reading

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