Listen: A mystery note that makes you poop your pants? A 100-foot Victorian loudspeaker that sent an entire crowd to the bathroom? What about an airplane so loud, it could make you throw up? The legend of The Brown Note. Today, on Signal Cannon. What if I told you there was a noise…so intense…that itContinue reading “Origins of The Brown Note”
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Sonic Attack on U.S. diplomats in Cuba PLUS: LRAD Acoustic Crowd Control
Listen: This is Part 1 of a multi-part series from Signal Cannon examining sound and its use as a weapon both in the real world and in fiction. In this episode, we discuss the 2016 sonic attack on U.S. Embassy officials in Cuba and the use of acoustic hailing devices like LRAD on American streets.Continue reading “Sonic Attack on U.S. diplomats in Cuba PLUS: LRAD Acoustic Crowd Control”
The Elephant 6 Recording Company
Listen: It’s one of those intros that just grabs you. If you know it, you know what I mean. It’s “The King of Carrot Flowers,” the first song on Neutral Milk Hotel’s iconic 1998 album “In the Aeroplane Over the Sea.” The band’s second full release, “In the Aeroplane” has been named one of theContinue reading “The Elephant 6 Recording Company”
Weird Al’s “UHF”
Listen: “Weird Al” Yankovic is known for his musical parodies. For almost 40 years the musician has been taking popular music and turning it into comedy. From Michael Jackson’s “Eat It” and Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” to Don McLean’s “American Pie” and Chamillionaire’s “Ridin Dirty.” Weird Al has become a household name. He’s oneContinue reading “Weird Al’s “UHF””
Forgotten Verses of the Star-Spangled Banner
The national anthem hasn’t always…exactly been the national anthem. On August 24th 1814, British forces attacked Washington and burned down many government buildings, including the Navy Yard and the White House, then known as the Presidential Mansion. It was the only time in American history that the capital had been under the command of aContinue reading “Forgotten Verses of the Star-Spangled Banner”
The History of Video Game Music
Forty years ago Space Invaders revolutionized the way we played games. With just four simple notes that got faster as the aliens crept closer, video games grabbed us by the heart and compelled our attention. Now, gaming is a billion dollar industry. But how’d it get there? How did music change the history of computers?Continue reading “The History of Video Game Music”
Press For Sound 