Playlist: Craig Shank's Portfolio
Some of my favorite Everything Sounds pieces
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52 Hz
From Everything Sounds | Part of the Everything Sounds series | 07:00
52 Hz is the name given to a mysterious whale that vocalizes at a different frequency than other whales. Some refer to him as "The World's Loneliest Whale," but other scientists aren't convinced that its unique call has left the whale isolated at all. (A 15-min. version is available here: http://www.prx.org/pieces/100190)
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A mysterious 52 Hz signal was heard in the North Pacific in the late 1980's. It had the characteristics of a whale call, but it was a higher frequency than what is typical for baleen whales. After years of detecting the signal on hydrophone recordings, scientists have still never seen the whale and are unsure whether it's a hybrid species or a blue or fin whale that has a problem with its sound production. The whale has often been referred to as "The World's Lonliest Whale," because people think that other whales couldn't understand it's unique call. Learn more about the 52 Hz whale, underwater communication, whale tracking, and why this whale may not be as lonely as previously assumed.
(A 15-min. version is available here.)
26: Gennett Records
From Everything Sounds | Part of the Everything Sounds series | 20:09
Indiana was a hotbed for KKK activity in the 1920's, but during that time Richmond was the home of a record label that helped pioneer the recording of jazz and blues music.
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- 26: Gennett Records
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The early recorded history of jazz, blues, and country music in America usually isn’t associated with a place like Richmond, Indiana. However, for a brief period early in the 20th century the Gennett record label based in Richmond recorded music from artists such as Gene Autry, Charley Patton, Blind Lemon Jefferson, and Hoagy Carmichael. Learn about the history of the label from Rick Kennedy, the author of Jelly Roll, Bix, and Hoagy.
07: Music Restoration
From Everything Sounds | Part of the Everything Sounds series | 14:26
New episode! Learn about Numero Group's mission to salvage, restore, and archive neglected pieces of 20th century music history.
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Not every song can be a chart-topper. There is a Chicago-based record label that strives to archive and release music that was largely ignored. The Numero Group has generated a catalog of neglected music across many genres. Ken Shipley explains the origins, mission, and vision of The Numero Group.