Autotune is an audio processor that Antares Audio Technologies introduced in 1997. The same company also owns the trademark for the device. It is meant to measure and alter pitch in both vocal and instrumental recordings. But did you know who was the first artist to use autotune? Cher is credited as the first artist […]
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Drummers lay the foundation of the track. Their beats are the pulse of a song. But unfortunately, they don’t get the same amount of attention vocalists, and guitarists get. However, they are appreciated in their own communities. But did you know in 1975, Playboy magazine’s readers voted the most unlikely drummer of the year? Readers
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The symbol used for peace dates back to almost half a century ago, but people are not completely aware of the iconic symbol’s dark origin. The symbol was used in the Direct Action Committee Against Nuclear War (DAC). Gerald Holtom, a well-known designer, stepped up to create the peace sign to create a political impact.
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While metal tends to be very loud and compressed, classical music has a more dynamic range. Aside from both being intrinsically melodic, there are actually various points where these two genres meet. According to studies, researchers found out that people who like metal music are quite similar to people who like classical music. Both share
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Dolly Parton, the iconic country singer, songwriter, and actress who captivated the audiences of different generations, is a musical genius who has written thousands of songs throughout the years. Most of her music has been covered by newer artists and is still loved by many. But did you know that two of her most famous
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Jackass, MTV’s reality comedy series, came out in October 2000. While the show may not be appealing to most people, they did have a large fan base composed of kids as young as 12 and adults in their mid-30s. After several episodes, multiple feature films, and millions of dollars earned. The franchise was a roaring
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In 2017, iPhone users struggled every time they connected their mobile phone to the car as the same song automatically played as iPhone queues its songs in alphabetical order. To save many mobile phone users from this inconvenience, Samir Mezrahi released an empty song to give people time to queue their songs. Samir Mezrahi released
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The Wolf of Wall Street is considered one of Martin Scorsese’s most epic masterpieces. The movie portrays Jordan Belfort, one of the most successful, flamboyant, and controversial stockbrokers of the late eighties to the mid-nineties. The film had an all-star cast featuring Leonardo Di Caprio, Margot Robbie, Matthew McConaughey, Jon Favreau, Rob Reiner, and Jonah
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A high-IQ or genius society is an organization that typically accepts people who have obtained a specific score on an IQ test. The largest and oldest society is Mensa International and some notable celebrities part of their club include; Geena Davis, Alan Rachins, Steve Martin, and Lisa Simpson! But have you heard of the Triple
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Richard Harris is popularly known for his character in the first two parts of the Harry Potter movie series. He plays the role of Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore, the headmaster of the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. But did you know that Harris did not want to take the role at first? Why
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