Tag: audio history
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The Unexpected History of Vintage Elevator Music and Its Surprisingly Diverse Soundscapes
We’ve all been there: standing in a metal box, ascending or descending, serenaded by a gentle, often slightly off-key melody. Elevator music. A ubiquitous yet often overlooked soundtrack to our daily commutes and building explorations. But the history of this seemingly mundane auditory background is far richer and more surprising than most realize. It’s a…
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The Unexpected History of Vintage Phonograph Cylinder Labels and Their Lost Soundscapes
The world of vintage phonograph cylinder labels is a treasure trove of forgotten sounds and stories. More than just simple identifiers, these labels offer a fascinating glimpse into the past, revealing the evolution of recording technology, the musical tastes of a bygone era, and the often-unexpected lives of the people whose voices and music they…