The slides for the talk I gave at Acoustics Research Institute, Austrian Academy of Sciences. The examples are given on this site. Celine Dion “Immortality” Beverley Craven “Love scenes” Orkiestra Antyczna (Ancient Orchestra) “Promoleth Helikona” The Android app “Ancient Acoustics” is available on Google Play Store here.
Here is an example how the ancient theatre filter works on Hallelujah from album “Believe” by Andrea Bocelli. 1 minute of the original “Hallelujah” (for reference purposes) And this minute in the processed version. (as if heard in the ancient theatre)
Here is an example of how the sound of Taylor Swift’s song “The Last Time” feat. Gary Lightbody would sound in the ancient theatre. Original (for reference) Processed (as if heard in the ancient theatre) I hope you like it. Piotr
Here is an example of how the sound of Lana Del Rey’s song “Love” would sound in the ancient theatre. Original (for reference) Processed (as if heard in the ancient theatre) I hope you like it. Piotr
Here is an example of how the sound of Diana Krall’s song “Frim Fram Sauce” would sound in the ancient theatre. Original (for reference) Processed (as if heard in the ancient theatre) Both piano and voice sound different. Go ahead and verify it for yourself. Piotr
Here is an example how the ancient theatre filter works on Andrea Bocelli’s song. 1 minute of the original “Romanza” (for reference purposes) And this minute in the processed version. (as if heard in the ancient theatre)
I improved the proportions of the violin and the resulting effect sounds better. Original Processed Ian Cameron’s (see the previous post) opinion: “It does sound good to my ear“ Check for yourself. Piotr
Example of processing the 0:40 sec piece of Promoleth Helikona – one of Delphic hymns – whose melody was noted on the stone along the text. Original Processed with SKENE filter Processed with ORCHESTRA filter Performing: CHOREA / Orkiestra Antyczna (Ancient Orchestra) Link to their current page.
Tomorrow (26th May) 14:30 CEST I will speak at Acoustics Research Institute, Austrian Academy of Sciences. The talk will be on “Ancient theatre acoustics“ Link to the talk’s page.
I have an idea for promoting Ancient Acoustics in Spotify service. As Spotify offers transmission of compressed music it was crucial to verify that ancient theatre filter impact can be perceived in compressed material. It turns out that it does if only it is applied to CD quality music and Read more