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| | Hans Zimmer on Scoring Interstellar | | "I love how polarizing this whole project has been. People either hate what we did or they love it. There's nothing in the middle, which is great." So says renowned film composer Hans Zimmer about the score to Interstellar, Christopher Nolan's blockbuster sci-fi epic about a farmer and former astronaut who journeys out of our galaxy to find habitable planets beyond the ecologically devastated earth. Zimmer's music avoided both the traditional big-orchestra Hollywood sound and more contemporary electronic tropes in favor of a haunting, and largely acoustic keyboard-driven score―including a huge amount of pipe organ recorded in London's Temple Church. The score also caused some controversy, as some film-goers felt it was mixed too loudly relative to the dialogue. There can be no question of its beauty and individuality, though. We were privileged to talk at length with Mr. Zimmer about how he approached the film, and to Roger Sayer, who played all of the organ you hear in what is certainly the decade's first great space opera. | | Read More» | |
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| | | | | ATH-M70x Professional Monitor Headphones
Audio-Technica
Available Now
Audio-Technica introduces the ATH-M70x, the new flagship model of its M-Series headphones line, featuring 45 mm drivers and extended frequency response. Tuned for extremely accurate audio reproduction.
MSRP: $419
www.audio-technica.com
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| | | | | Octavian - Keyboard Calculator
Bitnotic
Available on the iTunes App Store
Instantly see and hear 500+ scales and 50+ chords on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. Also features Circle of Fifths, scale modes, chord inversions, descending scales, and much more. Keyboard Magazine said of Octavian 1.1.0 (Jan 2010): "It's a cheat sheet no keyboardist should leave home without."
MAP: $2.99 USD
www.bitnotic.com
info@bitnotic.com |
| | | | | 615808 8-channel Audio Mixer with USB I/O
Monoprice
Available Now
Monoprice is now shipping their "615808 8-channel Audio Mixer with USB I/O," featuring 14-inputs, 8-channels, 2x2 USB I/O (Plug-N-Play for PC & Mac), phantom power, variable gain, 103dB SNR, and includes stand mount.
Price: $79.88
www.monoprice.com |
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