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Deer Creek
- Jan 29, 2010 6:17 pm
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Those pics your posting are great JeffH. Thanks for sharing.
Those pics your posting are great JeffH. Thanks for sharing.
Deer Creek
- Jan 31, 2010 2:33 pm
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Reaching for the Stars to Create Music of the Universe
ScienceDaily (Jan. 29, 2010) — Scientists are quite familiar with what a supernova looks like -- when these stars are destroyed in the most massive explosions in the universe, they leave their mark as one of the brightest objects in space, at least for several weeks.
While the supernova can be seen, it can't be heard, as sound waves cannot travel through space. But what if the light waves emitted by the exploding star and other cosmological phenomena could be translated into sound? That's the idea behind a "Rhythms of the Universe," a musical project to "sonify" the universe by Grateful Dead percussionist and Grammy award-winning artist Mickey Hart that caught the attention of Nobel Prize-winning astrophysicist George Smoot of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
Hart presented his composition using supernova and other astrophysics data during the Cosmology at the Beach Conference held Jan. 11-15 in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. The conference is cosponsored by the Berkeley Center for Cosmological Physics (BCCP), established by Smoot after he received the Nobel Prize for Physics in 2006.
When a star goes out with a bang as a supernova, scientists on earth gather the electromagnetic waves from these stellar explosions to learn more about the universe, from understanding its birth 13 billion years ago, to determining what the universe is of made of, to predicting how it may eventually end.
Keith Jackson, a Berkeley Lab computer scientist who is also a musician, lent his talents to the project, starting with gathering data from astrophysicists like those at the Berkeley Lab's Nearby Supernova Factory, which collects data from telescopes in space and on earth to quickly detect and analyze short-lived supernovas.
"If you think about it, it's all electromagnetic data -- but with a very high frequency," Jackson said of the raw data. "What we did is turn it into sound by slowing down the frequency and 'stretching' it into an audio form. Both light and sound are all wave forms -- just at different frequencies. Our goal was to turn the electromagnetic data into audio data while still preserving the science."
Playing the sound on his computer, Jackson produces a deep vibrational rumble, punctuated with deeper, louder sounds -- almost what one would think an earthquake sounds like.
Hart then took these sounds and further translated them to create music. The resulting composition was played on a state-of-the-art sound system and accompanied by a visual presentation of appropriate scientific images from NASA and other research institutions. Read the news release about the project.
Jackson put his experience as both a computer scientist and a performing musician to work as he helps set up the equipment for the presentation. He was also available to answer questions about the scientific side of the project, or "how we made the sounds that Mickey used to make the music."
One of BCCP's three focus areas is education, and the idea of translating astrophysical phenomena into sound and music grew out of discussions on how to use art to get people enthused about science.
Members of Berkeley Lab's Computational Research Division were contacted to provide computing support, including data and conversion, for the project. Jackson was also interviewed at length as part of a documentary video being produced about the project. Other members of the Computational Research Division lending their expertise to the project were computer scientist Cecilia Aragon and scientific visualization expert Prabhat.
For Jackson, who usually applies his expertise to helping researchers around the world collaborate as they make use of leading-edge computing systems and experimental facilities, the project was a perfect match.
"It brings together my love of science, my love of music and my love of the Grateful Dead," he said. "What more could you ask for in life?"
Hear supernova sounds courtesy of Keith Jackson at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heLl1gBTNaY
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/01/100129164526.htm
Reaching for the Stars to Create Music of the Universe
ScienceDaily (Jan. 29, 2010) — Scientists are quite familiar with what a supernova looks like -- when these stars are destroyed in the most massive explosions in the universe, they leave their mark as one of the brightest objects in space, at least for several weeks.
While the supernova can be seen, it can't be heard, as sound waves cannot travel through space. But what if the light waves emitted by the exploding star and other cosmological phenomena could be translated into sound? That's the idea behind a "Rhythms of the Universe," a musical project to "sonify" the universe by Grateful Dead percussionist and Grammy award-winning artist Mickey Hart that caught the attention of Nobel Prize-winning astrophysicist George Smoot of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
Hart presented his composition using supernova and other astrophysics data during the Cosmology at the Beach Conference held Jan. 11-15 in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. The conference is cosponsored by the Berkeley Center for Cosmological Physics (BCCP), established by Smoot after he received the Nobel Prize for Physics in 2006.
When a star goes out with a bang as a supernova, scientists on earth gather the electromagnetic waves from these stellar explosions to learn more about the universe, from understanding its birth 13 billion years ago, to determining what the universe is of made of, to predicting how it may eventually end.
Keith Jackson, a Berkeley Lab computer scientist who is also a musician, lent his talents to the project, starting with gathering data from astrophysicists like those at the Berkeley Lab's Nearby Supernova Factory, which collects data from telescopes in space and on earth to quickly detect and analyze short-lived supernovas.
"If you think about it, it's all electromagnetic data -- but with a very high frequency," Jackson said of the raw data. "What we did is turn it into sound by slowing down the frequency and 'stretching' it into an audio form. Both light and sound are all wave forms -- just at different frequencies. Our goal was to turn the electromagnetic data into audio data while still preserving the science."
Playing the sound on his computer, Jackson produces a deep vibrational rumble, punctuated with deeper, louder sounds -- almost what one would think an earthquake sounds like.
Hart then took these sounds and further translated them to create music. The resulting composition was played on a state-of-the-art sound system and accompanied by a visual presentation of appropriate scientific images from NASA and other research institutions. Read the news release about the project.
Jackson put his experience as both a computer scientist and a performing musician to work as he helps set up the equipment for the presentation. He was also available to answer questions about the scientific side of the project, or "how we made the sounds that Mickey used to make the music."
One of BCCP's three focus areas is education, and the idea of translating astrophysical phenomena into sound and music grew out of discussions on how to use art to get people enthused about science.
Members of Berkeley Lab's Computational Research Division were contacted to provide computing support, including data and conversion, for the project. Jackson was also interviewed at length as part of a documentary video being produced about the project. Other members of the Computational Research Division lending their expertise to the project were computer scientist Cecilia Aragon and scientific visualization expert Prabhat.
For Jackson, who usually applies his expertise to helping researchers around the world collaborate as they make use of leading-edge computing systems and experimental facilities, the project was a perfect match.
"It brings together my love of science, my love of music and my love of the Grateful Dead," he said. "What more could you ask for in life?"
Hear supernova sounds courtesy of Keith Jackson at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heLl1gBTNaY
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/01/100129164526.htm
tss
- Jan 31, 2010 3:13 pm
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"Missing me one place, search another. I stop somewhere waiting for you."
http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/home/content/83026687.html
so much crap that is still wrong with the situations today that secret apologies about things from 40 to 400 years ago ring pretty hollow.
"Missing me one place, search another. I stop somewhere waiting for you."
http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/home/content/83026687.html
so much crap that is still wrong with the situations today that secret apologies about things from 40 to 400 years ago ring pretty hollow.
Tommy T. Blues
- Jan 31, 2010 9:07 pm
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"Music Is My Yoga" - J Garcia ...
Why wasn't it signed back in 2004 too, how come it took six years to get done ???
"Music Is My Yoga" - J Garcia ...
Why wasn't it signed back in 2004 too, how come it took six years to get done ???
lovecraft
- Feb 1, 2010 10:05 am
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http://www.myspace.com/followtherhythmmethod
That supernova thing is awesome. Id love to hear that stuff.
http://www.myspace.com/followtherhythmmethod
That supernova thing is awesome. Id love to hear that stuff.
Marsh King.
- Feb 2, 2010 3:53 am
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I still love Jerry Garcia
I'm listening to some MHB now. Been a while. Musically, it's really great (if you find a good recording). His vocals turn me off too much though, haha.
Can one of you suggest some cool songs and jams without any vocals? The playing on Dire Wolf is nice. Still dig primal stuff. Variety is nice.
I still love Jerry Garcia
I'm listening to some MHB now. Been a while. Musically, it's really great (if you find a good recording). His vocals turn me off too much though, haha.
Can one of you suggest some cool songs and jams without any vocals? The playing on Dire Wolf is nice. Still dig primal stuff. Variety is nice.
Marsh King.
- Feb 2, 2010 3:57 am
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I still love Jerry Garcia
I tooks some classes with Richard Hart and Steve Kotton. They did the show Next Step. Richard is an awesome person, even if he's not a head. I thought there was a GD connection with them because Mickey did the show soundtrack. He merely happened to be in the studio recording for another project. Someone in the studio asked ickey if he'd record something for that show, and he agreed to it. Think he did it the same day while he was conveniently there.
I still love Jerry Garcia
I tooks some classes with Richard Hart and Steve Kotton. They did the show Next Step. Richard is an awesome person, even if he's not a head. I thought there was a GD connection with them because Mickey did the show soundtrack. He merely happened to be in the studio recording for another project. Someone in the studio asked ickey if he'd record something for that show, and he agreed to it. Think he did it the same day while he was conveniently there.
lovecraft
- Feb 2, 2010 11:50 am
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http://www.myspace.com/followtherhythmmethod
Marsh- I cant burn CDs right now, but you should look for a copy of Planet Drum 2-16-99 with Steve Kimock. Some GREAT playing and very limited Mickey vocals. I'll drop you a line when I can burn again to see if you need it.
http://www.myspace.com/followtherhythmmethod
Marsh- I cant burn CDs right now, but you should look for a copy of Planet Drum 2-16-99 with Steve Kimock. Some GREAT playing and very limited Mickey vocals. I'll drop you a line when I can burn again to see if you need it.
Robbie
- Feb 2, 2010 12:19 pm
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"Information is not knowledge. Knowledge is not wisdom. Wisdom is not truth. Truth is not beauty. Beauty is not Love. Love is not music. Music is the best." - Mary aka the girl from the bus
is there any other kind?
"Information is not knowledge. Knowledge is not wisdom. Wisdom is not truth. Truth is not beauty. Beauty is not Love. Love is not music. Music is the best." - Mary aka the girl from the bus
very limited Mickey vocals.
is there any other kind?
Marsh King.
- Feb 2, 2010 6:09 pm
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I still love Jerry Garcia
You cats are funny. lol !
Thanks, LC. I'll try streaming/ DL that show. I once saw MHB w/ SK at Mnt Air in? 2000 maybe. I like Mickey's solo projects a lot and various artists on 360. Miss seeing Rhtythm Devils at shows. Man, it seemed like those days would never end. I have a hard time appreciating some of his bands as being anything near GD heights (re: some GD covers and so on). The exception would be the first Planet Drum, an incredible CD. I regret having missed that tour.
Don't much like RAMU. In conept it is cool. But it seems to lower the intensity of his playing. But man, when he wants to lay down some rhtyhms at a show, it is really transformative. Sometimes a guitar player isn't needed. But when you DO add a hot player to those rhythyms, it really raises the bar. SK at Mnt Air MHB upped th energy a lot. Santana with Mike at the Olatunji wake was realy hot stuff.
Hey Schabs, I like SK just allright. He's skilled for sure but a bit selfish imo. My opinions of him don't matter. If you haven't heard, give TOO 2000 a listen from UNLV Mac Center. Specifically the end of the Rusted Root set. The last song was hot. It was mostly Brazilion rhtyms by Root with SK overlaying the same as he does with MH. It's really good... even though it didn't make up for the promoter's (BGP), GDP, and Dennis Mcnally's blatant lies that there would be special guests at that show. SK sitting in for a song or two doesn't count; he was already playing in the headline act.
I still love Jerry Garcia
You cats are funny. lol !
Thanks, LC. I'll try streaming/ DL that show. I once saw MHB w/ SK at Mnt Air in? 2000 maybe. I like Mickey's solo projects a lot and various artists on 360. Miss seeing Rhtythm Devils at shows. Man, it seemed like those days would never end. I have a hard time appreciating some of his bands as being anything near GD heights (re: some GD covers and so on). The exception would be the first Planet Drum, an incredible CD. I regret having missed that tour.
Don't much like RAMU. In conept it is cool. But it seems to lower the intensity of his playing. But man, when he wants to lay down some rhtyhms at a show, it is really transformative. Sometimes a guitar player isn't needed. But when you DO add a hot player to those rhythyms, it really raises the bar. SK at Mnt Air MHB upped th energy a lot. Santana with Mike at the Olatunji wake was realy hot stuff.
Hey Schabs, I like SK just allright. He's skilled for sure but a bit selfish imo. My opinions of him don't matter. If you haven't heard, give TOO 2000 a listen from UNLV Mac Center. Specifically the end of the Rusted Root set. The last song was hot. It was mostly Brazilion rhtyms by Root with SK overlaying the same as he does with MH. It's really good... even though it didn't make up for the promoter's (BGP), GDP, and Dennis Mcnally's blatant lies that there would be special guests at that show. SK sitting in for a song or two doesn't count; he was already playing in the headline act.
Marsh King.
- Feb 2, 2010 6:11 pm
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I still love Jerry Garcia
Down The Road Again works well for Mickey's voice. The song arrangement is nice, elegant, and catchy. But the lyrics , vocals, and pacing make it a song that can slow down/bog down the energy of the show. Play it sparingly, and it becomes a gem.
I still love Jerry Garcia
Down The Road Again works well for Mickey's voice. The song arrangement is nice, elegant, and catchy. But the lyrics , vocals, and pacing make it a song that can slow down/bog down the energy of the show. Play it sparingly, and it becomes a gem.
terrapin
- Feb 3, 2010 11:40 am
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`Dead' Drummer Discovers Spacey Sounds
Monday, February 1, 2010 17:33 GMT
BERKELEY, Calif. (Wireless Flash - FlashNews) – Grateful Dead percussionist Mickey Hart has just created the spaciest sounds of his musical career.
Hart has been working with a Nobel Prize-winning astrophysicist to determine what the “Big Bang” theory actually sounded like 13.7 billion years ago through his Rhythms Of The Universe project.
By converting “Big Bang” light waves into sound waves, Hart has been able to decipher the rhythms and noises that exploded from the planets, stars, and universe during that infamous moment that “blew us into creation.”
Hart says the epic event sounded like “one big hiss” with long, entrancing notes comparable to those of some psychedelic Dead songs.
He describes the “Big Bang” sounds as soothing and “wonderfully sensual” – as if one were sitting in a rainforest.
He adds, “It’s very calm, like angels singing.”
Hart is hoping to eventually release songs featuring the scientific sounds and play the cosmic music at Grateful Dead concerts.
http://www.flashnews.com/news/wfn1100201J11179.html
`Dead' Drummer Discovers Spacey Sounds
Monday, February 1, 2010 17:33 GMT
BERKELEY, Calif. (Wireless Flash - FlashNews) – Grateful Dead percussionist Mickey Hart has just created the spaciest sounds of his musical career.
Hart has been working with a Nobel Prize-winning astrophysicist to determine what the “Big Bang” theory actually sounded like 13.7 billion years ago through his Rhythms Of The Universe project.
By converting “Big Bang” light waves into sound waves, Hart has been able to decipher the rhythms and noises that exploded from the planets, stars, and universe during that infamous moment that “blew us into creation.”
Hart says the epic event sounded like “one big hiss” with long, entrancing notes comparable to those of some psychedelic Dead songs.
He describes the “Big Bang” sounds as soothing and “wonderfully sensual” – as if one were sitting in a rainforest.
He adds, “It’s very calm, like angels singing.”
Hart is hoping to eventually release songs featuring the scientific sounds and play the cosmic music at Grateful Dead concerts.
http://www.flashnews.com/news/wfn1100201J11179.html
tss
- Feb 3, 2010 12:55 pm
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"Missing me one place, search another. I stop somewhere waiting for you."
"Missing me one place, search another. I stop somewhere waiting for you."
- "and play the cosmic music at Grateful Dead concerts. "
lovecraft
- Feb 3, 2010 1:50 pm
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http://www.myspace.com/followtherhythmmethod
Always makes me wonder where the communication breakdown happened when I read stuff like that.
http://www.myspace.com/followtherhythmmethod
Always makes me wonder where the communication breakdown happened when I read stuff like that.
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