Swift2, in regards to frontal sounds: Marshall McLuhan-preeminent media theorist--suggested that human hearing is occupied foremost by sounds with no apparent source; if we cannot hear where the sound is coming from then we turn our heads to position it in front of us. Thus, concert-halls put the performers directly in front of the audience to avoid any agitation. McLuhan suggested that this was an evolutionary disposition, most likely begotten by--as you suggested--a weariness of predators and other dangers.
Great effect. I travelled extensively to Hanoi on business in the mid-90s & some of these recordings brought back my experiences then to the here and now. Thanks!
While may not seeming 'holophonic', or '3D'. You're not taking into account that your brain is what creates the magical effects of 3D sound. In order to do this, you have to trick your brain. Why to some people don't those sounds sound holophonic? Because most of you are sitting in the comfort of your own homes listening to it. The full effect requires proper setting for proper reverb. It has to be NATURAL. Hence why the matches are the most regarded for they were recorded more likely in a average sized room. Perfect for creeping you out at 2 in the morning through your headphones. If these recordings were intended to be holophonic, you have to consider the position of a 'dummy-head'. Picture it as your own head. As you reposition yourself, you hear variances in sound decay (reverbs echos standing-waves and resonations). Also take into effect that everyone over their lifetime has listened to different things, not too many people hear the same way. Your left ear, is more sensitive to tones as well (most stereo recordings favor the right side, to balance this). So, while these recordings may be either poor-attempts or the article has miss-intent, there are MANY factors that play into tricking your brain into something that's not there. Some of it even deals with other senses. Sight, smell, and touch. Disagree? It has been reported that if holophonic recordings are done correctly (in this case we'll use the matchstick recording as example) that people could actually SMELL sulfur. Which is a chemical odor given off by the reaction of lighting a common match. Theoretically, if you can achieve trickery of one sense, using a certain other, you can recreate the same situation reciprocating the senses used. Crazy stuff.
mgreenwaldFeb 10, 2006
The summary reminded me of the Holophoner from Futurama.
ethosFeb 10, 2006
I don't feel a sense of "rear" soundit seems like 180 degrees of sound....maybe like 200 degrees
angelschambersFeb 11, 2006
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adrianguruFeb 11, 2006
Just like back in Nam.
quietamericanFeb 11, 2006
Re: cowbell, <a class="user" href="http://www.quietamerican.org/download/ghada.mp3">http://www.quietamerican.org/download/ghada.mp3</a>(Actually donkey bells.)Hopefully I'll stay up now that the front page storm has passed...!/aaron
zachgFeb 14, 2006
Swift2, in regards to frontal sounds: Marshall McLuhan-preeminent media theorist--suggested that human hearing is occupied foremost by sounds with no apparent source; if we cannot hear where the sound is coming from then we turn our heads to position it in front of us. Thus, concert-halls put the performers directly in front of the audience to avoid any agitation. McLuhan suggested that this was an evolutionary disposition, most likely begotten by--as you suggested--a weariness of predators and other dangers.
elmerfuddFeb 14, 2006
Great effect. I travelled extensively to Hanoi on business in the mid-90s & some of these recordings brought back my experiences then to the here and now. Thanks!
impersonatedFeb 24, 2007
While may not seeming 'holophonic', or '3D'. You're not taking into account that your brain is what creates the magical effects of 3D sound. In order to do this, you have to trick your brain. Why to some people don't those sounds sound holophonic? Because most of you are sitting in the comfort of your own homes listening to it. The full effect requires proper setting for proper reverb. It has to be NATURAL. Hence why the matches are the most regarded for they were recorded more likely in a average sized room. Perfect for creeping you out at 2 in the morning through your headphones. If these recordings were intended to be holophonic, you have to consider the position of a 'dummy-head'. Picture it as your own head. As you reposition yourself, you hear variances in sound decay (reverbs echos standing-waves and resonations). Also take into effect that everyone over their lifetime has listened to different things, not too many people hear the same way. Your left ear, is more sensitive to tones as well (most stereo recordings favor the right side, to balance this). So, while these recordings may be either poor-attempts or the article has miss-intent, there are MANY factors that play into tricking your brain into something that's not there. Some of it even deals with other senses. Sight, smell, and touch. Disagree? It has been reported that if holophonic recordings are done correctly (in this case we'll use the matchstick recording as example) that people could actually SMELL sulfur. Which is a chemical odor given off by the reaction of lighting a common match. Theoretically, if you can achieve trickery of one sense, using a certain other, you can recreate the same situation reciprocating the senses used. Crazy stuff.