tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6433732056290119756.comments2023-10-17T13:11:28.125+01:00Sound BusinessJulian Treasurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10021201761473677075noreply@blogger.comBlogger124125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6433732056290119756.post-84566545685532853692012-01-19T21:06:24.393+00:002012-01-19T21:06:24.393+00:00I don't like the muzak either and don't wa...I don't like the muzak either and don't want it forced on me in stores and restaurants. Do you ever try to get them to turn it off, or at least, turn it down? Be prepared for a debate on why it can't, or shouldn't, be turned off. Or just excuses for not accommodating customer. "No, I won't turn it off". " I can't turn it off". "I am too busy to turn it off". They give you the impression there is no on/off switch or volume control. Well, Muzak, is there a on/off switch or volume control? I have an idea for you. Add a great big red push button in a prominent location with a great big label saying "for the convenience of out customers. Push to mute the music for 20 minutes". Now there is a new feature that is sure to please people who enjoy peace and quiet and give them some choice in the matter, and they won't have to bother the manager or listen to their excuses.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6433732056290119756.post-9807350055191952082012-01-19T20:51:19.166+00:002012-01-19T20:51:19.166+00:00Well, Richard, what is your response to your custo...Well, Richard, what is your response to your customers who don't like someone else's taste in "music" imposed on them and requests that you temporally turn it off while their in your store? Do you accommodate them?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6433732056290119756.post-47813073341291764102012-01-11T15:53:41.222+00:002012-01-11T15:53:41.222+00:00Julian,
Once again, thank you, so elequent !
The p...Julian,<br />Once again, thank you, so elequent !<br />The public is unaware of the subliminal message of sound as are the marketers and store planners.<br />It seems they don't want us to spend time or money in their accoustically inhospitable establishments by the type of music and the VOLUME they offer.<br />Maybe you could propose a fine when reaching a certain decibel.<br />Most sincerely,<br />Carolyn Feder, Owner<br />Sensory Interior DesignCarolyn Federhttp://www.sensoryinteriordesign.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6433732056290119756.post-88997321657073159532012-01-05T20:38:27.191+00:002012-01-05T20:38:27.191+00:00Very interesting. I heard John Kennedy, chairman ...Very interesting. I heard John Kennedy, chairman of IFPI, a few years ago predicting with relish the day when music became ubiquitous. I disagreed then and now. I think the music business would do well to support Pipedown - which campaigns against unthinking piped music - and promote choice for customers. <br /><br />As you say, if all we are doing is learning to block out the sound of music, it's not helping the artist, the record company, or the business playing the music. Having said that, it is absolutely right that anyone who chooses to use music in their business should pay properly for it. The scandal is that dance clubs pay less than a penny per customer per night to play the music which attracts all their customers and allows them to charge £5 for a 50p bottle of beer. These arrangements date from the days when the record companies made all their money selling records and clubs were considered a promotional tool. <br /><br />THe internet is a great tool for established artists with a loyal following to promote a rich and independent relationship with their fans, but I'm not sure it really works as a way of establishing new artists from scratch. If you can't sell your music, it's hard to get the investment to offer a richer multi-media experience - who really wants behind the scenes interviews with an unknown band enough to pay for them? <br /><br />I absolutely agree with you about the importance of tailoring your musical offering to your customers, and the destructive effect of playing it safe - which means that we're constantly hearing the same tracks over and over again in different places. <br /><br />I once suggested to Dave Stewart's manager that he sell his next album in a gallery for a lump sum, like a painter would - whether to an individual or a corporation. We had an interesting talk about it, though it's a risky proposition. <br /><br />I was inspired by the fact that Brian Eno offered a completed track for sale at an auction for the benefit of the War Child charity. I seem to remember it went for £20-30,000, though what the purchaser did with it I'm not sure - it wasn't a commercial track. And he made the Music For Airports album with precisely the aim of creating music to be played in a commercial space. <br /><br />I think that creating custom "background" music exclusively for a company to use in its retail or other commercial space to reflect its brand values is potentially a huge business. After all, composers already create music to order for films, commercials, TV theme tunes etc.Nigel Parkernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6433732056290119756.post-59608506136424716782012-01-05T19:22:40.242+00:002012-01-05T19:22:40.242+00:00Here in France there are a growing number of small...Here in France there are a growing number of small cities that are installing speakers all around the main shopping areas and broadcasting music. So now not only do we have to deal with (very often) loud, inappropriate music in shops, but also on the street. A well designed, soothing soundscape would be a pleasant installation, but for the moment the city planners are going with the pop music route. <br /><br />Inversely, Vinci, the company that operates the autoroutes and car parks in France have installed a similar system in their underground car parks but are playing classical music (at very appropriate levels). Much nicer!Colin Hunterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18055960758694900129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6433732056290119756.post-17892782142847594402011-11-07T16:34:07.719+00:002011-11-07T16:34:07.719+00:00Will look out/listen to this character..Will look out/listen to this character..Thucydideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16136573837517323000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6433732056290119756.post-5821340292990048662011-11-06T03:12:25.837+00:002011-11-06T03:12:25.837+00:00i want to see justin hall tipping do research on s...i want to see justin hall tipping do research on scalar wave communication for intersteller communication.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6433732056290119756.post-65603133976733445322011-10-27T18:00:43.921+01:002011-10-27T18:00:43.921+01:00There isn't a London Sound Archive, but there ...There isn't a London Sound Archive, but there is a London Sound Survey, which you may find interesting.<br /><br />http://www.soundsurvey.org.ukIanhttp://www.soundsurvey.org.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6433732056290119756.post-40998639344547062192011-10-16T15:33:15.659+01:002011-10-16T15:33:15.659+01:00Liverpool forever :) Thanks for the list!Liverpool forever :) Thanks for the list!Adityahttp://likelitelife.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6433732056290119756.post-66572592844783366512011-09-28T04:42:50.302+01:002011-09-28T04:42:50.302+01:00Listening positions exercise is wonderful, seems t...Listening positions exercise is wonderful, seems that children and adults can learn so much about each other with this. I also loved the TED talk so much. Your call to arms (or ears) at the end rings strongly for me, and I will certainly refer others to this powerful, clear presentation.<br /><br />I've been developing sound games for quite a while with this exact intention of enhancing people's listening, specifically children. One game, Animal Sounds Memory Game, is available here:<br />http://www.avidpros.com/sonicstrategies/<br />I have a whole series proposed for educational use, and it would be great to collaborate with you and other educators with this interest.<br /><br />I also published an article on a new listening model called "Sound Spheres" in The New Soundtrack, Edinburgh U. Press, (also in the upcoming 2nd edition of my book "Sound Design") that has several examples on how students can use this as an exercise to explore their listening awareness. I'd love to hear feedback from educators on this. It can be read on my site here: http://sounddesignforpros.com/davids-interviews/sound-spheres-a-psychoacoustic-model/<br /><br />All the best and keep up the good fight for good sound.David Sonnenscheinhttp://www.sounddesignforpros.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6433732056290119756.post-72755978179561892362011-09-08T19:58:15.422+01:002011-09-08T19:58:15.422+01:00Happy to see your work.
I am a Pandit from India,...Happy to see your work.<br /><br />I am a Pandit from India, and <br /><br />The whole philosophy of hindu mantras is based on effect of sounds on different body parts.<br />[ as an example<br /><br />http://www.ayurveda-music.com/Healing-Sounds-of-Ayurveda.html<br /><br />This is a link about healing sounds,]<br /><br />Though it is not explained in scientific terms Western people understand, but an open and rational mind can easily understand it<br /><br />If you want to experience real Indian techniques, come to Kerela and Rishikesh in India. <br /><br />Happy Listening :)<br /><br />SaraswatiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6433732056290119756.post-59872777960998031632011-09-08T06:54:50.307+01:002011-09-08T06:54:50.307+01:00Thanks Julian,
i like that you are so passionate ...Thanks Julian,<br /><br />i like that you are so passionate and growing understanding with sound ;)<br /><br />cheers,<br /><br />Jordanelementalrhythmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12958912118054057966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6433732056290119756.post-87668489568678632232011-08-31T23:18:19.333+01:002011-08-31T23:18:19.333+01:00I enjoyed your Tedtalk. Couldn't help but laug...I enjoyed your Tedtalk. Couldn't help but laugh at the end of the video when I heard the VERY LOUD TedTalks logo sound. <br /><br />Whenever I'm listening to Ted on my ipod, I have to remember to turn down the volume for the intro and outro sound bytes. So ridiculous.<br /><br />Cheers.Joel Corriveauhttp://joelcorriveau.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6433732056290119756.post-77251678758162145522011-08-31T01:12:28.048+01:002011-08-31T01:12:28.048+01:00Julian
Great talk on the TED network. Silence as ...Julian<br /><br />Great talk on the TED network. Silence as the starting point for a rediscovery of total well-being is something I share with those I work with and your talk just encapsulated that so well. Just wrote a blog on that. <br /><br />Thank you<br /><br />Rohan Narse<br />http://www.insearchofsilence.com/blog/ROHAN NARSEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00209965970718027070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6433732056290119756.post-49808435727258001592011-08-30T05:53:46.267+01:002011-08-30T05:53:46.267+01:00Listening positions are most powerful as you descr...Listening positions are most powerful as you described here is true. It is very best exercise among all.business programshttp://www.academyoflearning.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6433732056290119756.post-20886269399241202742011-08-25T08:24:50.518+01:002011-08-25T08:24:50.518+01:00Thanks for the kind words. I'm setting up a re...Thanks for the kind words. I'm setting up a resource online for educators to share about teaching listening skills. Please email email at julian.treasure@thesoundagency.com if you'd like to be involved.Julian Treasurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10021201761473677075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6433732056290119756.post-61036030534699840502011-08-25T08:21:36.379+01:002011-08-25T08:21:36.379+01:00Sarinne, there's a lot more about listening po...Sarinne, there's a lot more about listening positions in my book Sound Business (www.soundbusiness.biz for a free chapter).<br /><br />Thanks to everyone for the encouragement. I am setting up a resource, probably a Google group, for educators interested in teaching listening. Please email me at julian.treasure@thesoundagency.com if you'd like to be involved.Julian Treasurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10021201761473677075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6433732056290119756.post-89489576109225940152011-08-21T16:33:24.555+01:002011-08-21T16:33:24.555+01:00Absolutely concur. "Listening Positions"...Absolutely concur. "Listening Positions" introduces an active process. Not just rote processing of the sounds that wash over us. Last year I opened up the discussion in my class about "Hearing". My students could repeat two pitches but could they hear the duration, discern the interval, discuss the timbre, express the dynamic. I digress "Listening Positions" is a more concrete place to enter these murky waters with students.TTRhymerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04383957436448184965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6433732056290119756.post-43568167026805607392011-08-19T08:55:48.332+01:002011-08-19T08:55:48.332+01:00Hi Julian, One of the most profound experiences o...Hi Julian, One of the most profound experiences of my life was the week I spent on a silent retreat many years ago with ten other college students. We cooked, hiked, swam and worked together without talking. It was a beautiful opportunity to be with myself and others without the spoken word. Not only did was I able to hear the sounds of a running brook, the wind through the trees,and the cracking of eggs so much more clearly, but all my other senses also became much more acute. I gained a lifelong appreciation for the silences between words, and realized how much more there is to communication than speaking. The truth is often so simple. Indeed, silence is golden. JeanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6433732056290119756.post-46777828877027403282011-08-11T07:34:33.388+01:002011-08-11T07:34:33.388+01:00Thanks For Sharing..........
Nice Technical Listen...Thanks For Sharing..........<br />Nice Technical Listening Ideas and Tips Shared by you............... <br /><strong><a href="http://www.smallbusinessloancentral.com/merchant-solutions/working-capital-financing.aspx" rel="nofollow">Working Capital Finance</a></strong>Working Capital Financehttp://www.smallbusinessloancentral.com/merchant-solutions/working-capital-financing.aspxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6433732056290119756.post-25619804448591151512011-08-08T17:19:36.828+01:002011-08-08T17:19:36.828+01:00its an activity where everyone can participate and...its an activity where everyone can participate and learns alot..i personally like this activity and should be practiced in each and every school.zip codeshttp://www.zipcodeedo.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6433732056290119756.post-54028177866869174722011-08-08T11:27:13.795+01:002011-08-08T11:27:13.795+01:00Lovely information about sound business. I love it...Lovely information about sound business. I love it. It follows that we must try to give people a choice about any sound we inflict on them. Helpful for seo business. Thanks for sharing this post so much.internet marketing melbournehttp://www.googleseoservices.com.au/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6433732056290119756.post-53287801542137737472011-08-05T17:16:06.991+01:002011-08-05T17:16:06.991+01:00As a teacher I was inspired by your TED talk like ...As a teacher I was inspired by your TED talk like many who have shared their admiration with you. Keen to take it further than simply acknowledging that you are right, it struck me that conscious listening is crucial in mastering many of the thinking skills highlighted in the current National Curriculum - listening to feedback, to the views of group members, recognising others have different views etc. I have blogged - http://teacherstonic.blogspot.com/ - a practical idea for bringing a listening activity into the classroom.Teacher's tonichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12846798178322330434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6433732056290119756.post-86178616094649207092011-08-04T20:28:31.741+01:002011-08-04T20:28:31.741+01:00I am a middle school music teacher who was thrille...I am a middle school music teacher who was thrilled to listen to your TED presentation. I feel that involvement in music is where we learn listening! Every note, every rhythm, every dynamic, articulation, scale, key, phrase, finger, fermata, is all a collective exercise of 1 to 1000 people listening to 1 idea; checking, verifying, altering, and understanding many times per second. I sometimes define "music" as what happens when a whole lot of people listen together - whether it be the performers on stage or the audience; and whether it be in a concert hall or while stir frying. Every day in my class I question and develop listening: "What did you hear?" "What is going on here?" "Are you matching others?" "Who has the melody?" "Who has the harmony?" "Tell me what a part other than your own is doing at this point."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6433732056290119756.post-53628976833668612792011-08-03T17:15:45.722+01:002011-08-03T17:15:45.722+01:00A while ago my brother and I gave a talk to a grou...A while ago my brother and I gave a talk to a group of kids with a genetic disorder on how to use music to manage pain. We realized that early on in the talk we had to help them recognize and differentiate between the different channels that they were experiencing – analogous to the “Mixer” stage.<br /><br />Music is great for this – we set up the room with big speakers to the left and right and then played the intro to the stereo mix of The Beatles’ “Day Tripper.” This was great fun – you hear the guitar in the right channel, then Paul’s bass in the left, tambourine in the right, drums in the left, etc. Playing it over and over again and injecting plenty of enthusiasm we got the kids to clearly separate out the different instruments into the different channels.<br /><br />Clearly we were showing our age and I’m sure there are more modern tracks that set up clearly audible differences between channels – but it did the job and the kids got the concept of selective listening and focus really quickly.<br />I really enjoy and appreciate your work Julian – good luck!Andrew Mccluskeyhttp://music2work2.comnoreply@blogger.com