Posted on 16 May 2013 | 0 comments “I recently worked to promote the launch of the BBC Three drama ‘In The Flesh’. The idea was to take over the entire junction between two programmes and present an intriguing and disconcerting piece that would try and convey the emotions of the lead character, Kieren, as…
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John Metcalfe curates listening experiences in the dark at London’s Kings Place
In an interview with Kate Mossman for Kings Place What’s On (Issue: April-June 2013) he explains the inspiration behind the concept: “I was on a commuter train at night once, and in one of the carriages, the electrics had gone. All the lights were off – and it was fantastic. Everyone was quiet, no one…
‘Noise: A Human History’ producer Matt Thompson on turning down the noise
On the recent series ‘Noise: A Human History‘ I travelled the world to tell the history of humankind through the sounds we have made from cavemen onwards, or as the presenter Professor David Hendy put it “to turn up the volume of the past”. The only problem is turning up the signal turns up the…
Seven Notes: Perfection of Design
Posted on 24 Apr 2013 | 0 comments Seven Notes – a touring exhibition of sound, music and design that celebrates the arrival of the new Maserati Quattroporte – launches in Dubai this evening and will make its way to London via Shanghai, Tokyo, Los Angeles, New York and Milan. Maserati Quattroporte is the car…
Maserati and Bowers & Wilkins go on a world tour
Posted on 22 Apr 2013 | 0 comments The experience comprises of a multi-sensory sound installation based on the shared design principles of the two brands – engineering excellence, technological innovation and true performance. It is the natural progression of the Seven Notes collection of music tracks, produced by internationally acclaimed artist and producer Howie…
Sound Artist Melanie Manchot on Janet Cardiff
Posted on 20 Apr 2013 | 0 comments Here she talks about sound artist Janet Cardiff and the how the quality of her recordings have inspired her. “The first time I experienced a Janet Cardiff audio walk was her piece The Missing Voice, Case Study B (1999), which had been commissioned by Artangel. Picking up…
Premium surround system in new Maserati Ghibli
Posted on 20 Apr 2013 | 0 comments Launching at the Shanghai Motor Show, the Ghibli will have a sportier character compared to the larger Quattroporte, which already features a Bowers & Wilkins premium surround system, and will be available with a choice of two turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 engines, an eight-speed automatic transmission and both…
What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision awards Z2 Wireless Music system five stars in a glowing review
Posted on 17 Apr 2013 | 0 comments They awarded it a glowing five stars, and were unstinting in their praise. On design: “Z2 keeps it fairly minimalist – all clean, sweeping lines and uncomplicated design.” On sound quality: “Z2 is an upfront, dynamic and energetic listen that grabs your attention immediately and takes you…
Engineered by Ear for the Most Discerning Listeners: Yamaha Unveils 2013 AVENTAGE Network AV Receivers
4/16/2013 [Audio & Visual] RX-A830 and RX-A730 offer multi-room flexibility and control, MHL® and AirPlay® to deliver the ultimate listening and viewing experiences to the modern enthusiast RX-A830 BUENA PARK, Calif. — Yamaha Corporation of America, AV Division, unveils the newest models of its flagship line of network AV receivers, the AVENTAGE RX-A830 and RX-A730….
AirPlay sets your music free
AirPlay sets your music free. It’s the missing link between your smart devices and your stereo, a cable-free connection between the tunes you love and the hi-fi system able to make the very most of them. Unlike previous generations of wireless transmission technology – the original version of Bluetooth, for instance – AirPlay uses lossless…