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My 60 Favorite Nonesuch Albums (Part 2 of 3)

The Honest Broker • 3989 implied HN points • 23 Feb 24
🎶 Music Albums Artists Genres Instruments Songs
  1. Nonesuch Records is a unique label that focuses on nurturing creative work and high-quality music rather than just commercial success.
  2. Ted Gioia shares his favorite Nonesuch albums, showcasing a range of artists and eclectic music genres.
  3. Artists like Emmylou Harris and Lake Street Dive found creative freedom and success after joining Nonesuch Records.

The Fazioli Edition

Why is this interesting? • 542 implied HN points • 12 Mar 24
🎶 Music Musicians Instruments Luxury Recording
  1. Nick Cave's pandemic-recorded album 'Idiot Prayer' showcases the unique and poignant sound of the Fazioli piano.
  2. Fazioli pianos are luxury instruments crafted in Italy, known for their exceptional tonal range and precision.
  3. Each Fazioli piano takes three years to build, reflecting the brand's commitment to combining physics, technology, and artistry.
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Nanostring Vendors

ASeq Newsletter • 51 implied HN points • 05 Mar 24
💼 Business Bankruptcy Instruments
  1. The post discusses Nanostring creditors identified in bankruptcy proceedings, indicating a Google document with detailed creditor breakdowns and mentions suppliers of 'Compelling presentations for litigation'.
  2. The focus of interest lies in the technical components used in Nanostring instruments, narrowing down the list significantly.
  3. Access to the full post is restricted to paid subscribers.

A Tale of Three Guitars

So Here’s a Thing • 1061 implied HN points • 22 Apr 23
🎶 Music Instruments Memories Skill development Music genres
  1. The author recalls acquiring three guitars over a span of forty years, each holding sentimental value and marking different stages in their life.
  2. The first guitar, bought in Moscow in 1978, was a humbling but cherished possession with flaws yet served as a valuable training ground for the author's musical journey.
  3. The most recent guitar, a Martin 000-15M, was a significant gift from the author's late father, embodying warmth and richness in sound that has enhanced the author's musical experience.

How do we know what 21 degrees C means?

The Newsletter of (Not Quite) Everything • 452 implied HN points • 27 May 23
🔬 Science Measurement Instruments History
  1. Temperature measurement has a long history and was viewed differently in ancient times.
  2. Gradual advancements in creating reliable thermometers involved changing materials and introducing numerical scales.
  3. The meticulous work of individuals like Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit and Jean-Andr de Luc contributed to establishing standardized temperature scales.

🎷Brad, Terry, Herbie Mann, and All That Jazz: Improv Reflections on the Uniquely American Music🎺🎶

Front Row & Backstage • 353 implied HN points • 03 Jul 23
🎶 Music Jazz Improvisation Instruments Artists Performances
  1. Jazz can be a rich experience with different interpretations from various artists.
  2. Listening to jazz involves focusing on individual instruments and appreciating the interplay.
  3. Jazz requires musicianship and expertise to navigate through improvisation within a structured framework.

Rationalizing The Illumina Instrument Lineup

ASeq Newsletter • 51 implied HN points • 09 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Biotechnology Instruments
  1. Illumina has a variety of sequencing instruments in their lineup, which includes different models and variations.
  2. The cost of production for these instruments varies based on the technology and components used.
  3. Rationalizing the Illumina instrument lineup could involve withdrawing some current models and introducing new, more cost-effective options.

NextSeq 550 Flowcell Notes

ASeq Newsletter • 14 implied HN points • 29 Feb 24
🔬 Science Research Instruments Materials Optics
  1. NextSeq 550 flowcell has a unique design where the gasket sits on the flowcell interface and the glass is thicker than other instruments, possibly for stability.
  2. The flowcell glass thickness is surprising and might impact the imaging process, requiring specific optics designed for it.
  3. The material of the channel spacer in the flowcell is unknown, leading to curiosity about its composition and potential patent research.

On the Inherent Subjectivity of Musical and Scientific Instruments

Cybernetic Forests • 0 implied HN points • 19 Jun 22
🔬 Science Music Instruments Communication Research Experimentation
  1. Our perception shapes our understanding, and expanding our tools of perception can lead to new discoveries in areas like science and music.
  2. The use of voltage spikes in mushroom communication can offer insights into creating electronic music using modular synthesizers.
  3. Sound can provide a unique connection to the information and interactions of living organisms, like mushrooms, fostering a deeper understanding of their behaviors.

Electric Mushrooms and the Circuitry that Loves Them

Cybernetic Forests • 0 implied HN points • 05 Jun 22
🔬 Science Electricity Instruments History Biology
  1. A synthesizer transforms electricity into sound, similar to how a bassoon uses airflow to create music. The path electricity takes in a synthesizer is altered by manipulating the components and circuits.
  2. Electricity is everywhere, and the manipulation of electrical signals is crucial in creating music with synthesizers. Understanding circuits and modules in a synthesizer helps control the direction of electric pulses.
  3. Living things, like mushrooms, emit electrical signals that can be harnessed and interpreted by synthesizers. Electric currents from organisms can be used as control signals, influencing the flow and shape of generated waves.