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Sounds of Space: Chandra X-Ray Discovers Black Hole Singing in the Key of B-Flat

Could the universe be in the key of B flat? Recounting a decade-old discovery, the NY Times reported on the Chandra X-ray discovery of a black hole that's been singing in the key of B-flat for more than two billion years. The exact register of the B-flat was found to be some 57 octaves below middle C.
By Steve Nagel

  • Repetition in Music: 'Mere Exposure Effect' and 'Semantic Satiation'

    The use of repetition in music raises a controversial debate for many listeners. In many cases, it is the sole delineator between the addicting songs and the irritating ones. Now, the folks over at IFL Science have put together a video arguing how incredibly fundamental repetition in music is to impressing itself on the listener, using the "mere exposure effect" and "semantic satiation" as its foremost defense.
    By Steve Nagel

  • Fred Hersch, 'Solo,' Palmetto Records (REVIEW)

    Pianist Fred Hersch, 59, is gearing up for what promises to be an amazing birthday for his big 6-0. First comes 'Solo' (Palmetto Records), a gorgeous piano recital recorded live in an old church high atop the Catskill Mountains of New York at last year's Windham Chamber Music Festival. It's his tenth solo CD.
    By Mike Greenblatt