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What is that sound ....circa 3000 AD

Started by Mozart4 REPLIES439 VIEWS· 22 Jan 2019, 01:44
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MozartCaptain49,914 posts
22 Jan 2019, 01:44
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22 Jan 2019, 01:44#1

This  is a profound little story. Humanity at it's most appealing.

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CleanCutPro9,905 posts
22 Jan 2019, 08:19
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22 Jan 2019, 08:19#2

Umm ... this shit should be removed and placed elsewhere.

In fact ... it's best if it's completely deleted.

We are living in the 21st century ... I'm sure there are many thousands of soundproof studios across the globe to choose from.




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MozartCaptain49,914 posts
22 Jan 2019, 08:32
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22 Jan 2019, 08:32#3
Above your pay grade Turncoat.....just ignore the stuff you don't understand.
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bluebokPro3,977 posts
22 Jan 2019, 08:42
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22 Jan 2019, 08:42#4
Hahaha, I read your post incorrectly. I thought you said humanity at its most appalling! Couldn't figure out why this project would be appalling? 
Two things, I wonder why they have not been able to duplicate the sound of the originals? The design copying must be flawless given today's technology, so it can only be down to the wood itself, or the strings. I suspect the issue lies in the wood though. Something must have changed, even when using the same type of wood. Maybe even the age of the tree? It is a known fact that the sound of wooden instruments like guitars and violins changes as they age and dry out. Perhaps that is even a factor with the tree itself?
Secondly, I wonder if anyone will care in 1000 years time? Considering the rate at wh ich humans are becoming more and more superficial, one has to wonder.  
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MozartCaptain49,914 posts
22 Jan 2019, 16:35
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22 Jan 2019, 16:35#5
As a one time collector of 18th century furniture I can confirm, the woods actually used are quite different today. We had a set of 8 Chippendale chairs, and wanted another 8 to put around the dining table. Rather than looking for 8 more period pieces, we decided to commission replicas. The work was painstakingly done.....the same in every detail, including thickness and type of wood. We had a little game asking guests who were interested in furniture to pick an18th century chair....they were wrong about half the time. Then we told them to try picking up the chairs and everyone immediately got the fact that the period chairs were much heavier than the new ones. The wood was more dense. Obviously the trees haven't changed much in a few centuries, but we are harvesting wood at a much younger age. ............ In a 1000 years with all the fossil fuels gone, I suspect survival might be a bigger concern.
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