Listen….do you smell that? It smells like Rick Astley’s brilliant teen spirit with the Foo Fighters during a performance at the 2017 Summer Sonic Festival in Osaka, Japan.
Styx Broadcasts World’s First Live Rock Concert Broadcast to Hearing Aid Wearers
Hundreds of thousands of hearing aid wearers soon will be able to participate in rock-and-roll history when legendary rock band Styx broadcasts the final show of its U.S. summer tour directly to their hearing aids. This world’s first live broadcast will take place at approximately 9:38 p.m. EDT on Aug. 22 when audio engineers will capture the live concert feed directly from Styx’s soundboard and deliver it via a dedicated website to wearers of Oticon Opn hearing aids. Listeners wearing this device will receive in real time the exact same audio feed the live audience will hear at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, N.J.
The live audio broadcast is designed to illustrate the high-tech capabilities of a new generation of Internet-connected hearing aids that are transforming from sound amplification tools into wearable personal productivity and entertainment devices.
More than 48 million Americans report some degree of hearing loss. Ironically, some of that damage could have been sustained by listening to loud rock and roll during their lifetimes. As more rock fans age, hearing aids-and especially Internet-connected ones-will become ubiquitous and an obvious way for consumers to connect and engage with just about any Internet-enabled device. In that respect, they might ultimately become the wearable technology of choice, providing a convenient way to enhance and engage with both physical and virtual worlds.
“It’s estimated that only 20 percent of people who could benefit from hearing aids seek help, with many waiting up to 10 years before they purchase a hearing aid,” said Sheena Oliver, an audiologist and Vice President for Oticon. “By partnering with Styx and their millions of loyal fans, we’re helping to take the stigma out of hearing aids and allowing people with hearing loss to enjoy a quality of sound they may not have experienced since their youth.”
Oticon’s family of Internet-connected hearing aids can communicate directly with a full range of connected devices. Wearers can listen to TV; connect with doorbells, smoke detectors, and other smart devices; and even get the weather-all through their hearing aids. At the same time, these small, discreet hearing aids deliver a more natural, clear, and open sound, enabling wearers to more easily listen and participate in conversations in crowded, noisy environments such as restaurants, public venues, or even live rock concerts. In fact, Opn hearing aids have been shown to boost speech understanding by 30 percent*, while reducing listening effort by 20 percent* and remembering more of conversations by 20%.*
Oticon Opn hearing aid wearers interested in experiencing this event should contact their local hearing care professional to receive instructions and login credentials for the password-protected audio feed. Opn wearers must have an iPhone to connect.
Heavy Metal Version Of Toto’s “Africa”
Musician Leo Moracchioli of Frog Leap Studios turns in another cool heavy metal cover version – this time taking a stab at Toto’s Africa. He’s joined by vocalist Hannah Boulton and guitarist Rabea Massaad.
‘The High School That Rocked!’ Hosted Rock Legends Like Cream, the Doors and the Yardbirds
‘The High School That Rocked!’ captures the story of how six legendary bands including Cream, the Doors and the Yardbirds, who all performed at Staples High in Connecticut from 1966-68, creating indelible memories for local students. It is a unique slice of rock history that happened in Westport – and a moment in time that will probably never happen again.
Walt Disney’s original E.P.C.O.T film from 1966
Here is the complete original film from Walt’s “Epcot / Florida Film” – a 24 minute preview to EPCOT that Walt recorded on October 27, 1966 – just a few weeks before his death. With help from models, concept art and animation, he outlined, for the media and interest groups, his plans for the Florida Project – Disney World and especially the details for EPCOT. This film was shown only to those limited groups in 1967 and on very very few occasion ever since.
“Willie Nelson and His Famous Guitar: The Tale of Trigger” Narrated by Woody Harrelson
An exclusive documentary on how Willie Nelson changed music history with his beat-up Martin acoustic, Trigger.
BADBADNOTGOOD: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert
BADBADNOTGOOD made a name for itself by reworking songs from the likes of Nas and Ol’ Dirty Bastard, eventually catching the attention of Odd Future leader Tyler, the Creator. The masses took notice in 2015 when the group produced an entire LP for Ghostface Killah, Sour Soul. BADBADNOTGOOD has been called a hip-hop ensemble, but its foundation is clearly jazz, which provides a gateway to countless genres. On IV, the group allows that gateway to widen, adding soul and funk to the repertoire.
Still only in their 20s, the band’s members never seemed intimidated by the intimate nature of the Tiny Desk; if anything, it accentuated their enthusiasm. This was their zone. They played three selections from IV — including “Cashmere,” which only slightly veered from the studio version, and “In Your Eyes,” which features Charlotte Day Wilson’s vocals. The tight arrangement allowed Wilson to hover gently above the instrumentation, showing off the band’s most promising work to date. It was a pleasure to have BADBADNOTGOOD at the desk for IV — and exciting to imagine what’s in store for V, VI and beyond.
Drake talks about his past, current projects and future plans
January, 2017’s episode of Cal Cast features a wide-ranging conversation with entertainment superstar, Drake.
Drake talks about how he got his start, his biggest fear in life, upcoming projects, who he’d love to work with, his relationship with his mother and his future plans.
Photo Gallery: Green Day with Catfish and the Bottlemen at Toronto’s Budweiser Stage
All photos by Mini’s Memories. You can contact her at minismemories@hotmail.com
That Time Frank Zappa Recorded Two Song With Burt Ward
At the height of the TV series Batman’s popularity, Burt Ward, who played Robin, recorded several musical tracks under the production of Frank Zappa. The first two, “Boy Wonder, I Love You” (which Zappa wrote) and “Orange Colored Sky”, were released as a single on November 14, 1966. Two other tracks from these sessions, “Teenage Bill of Rights” and “Autumn Love”, remain unreleased.