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The Secret of Synchronization

Updated February 28, 2024 | Published April 5, 2021 by M

An enormous thanks to Prof. Steven Strogatz — this video would not have been possible without him. Much of the script-writing was inspired and informed by his wonderful book Sync, and his 2004 TED talk. He is a giant in this field, and has literally written the book on chaos, complexity, and synchronization. It was … Read more

Notes and Thoughts on Drum Shell Bearing Edges — Drum Sound Physics – High-speed video reveals incredible distortions subsequent to each hit; Contact points/surfaces vital to tone

Published February 23, 2024 by M

Drum shell bearing edges vitally affect tone and feel response of the heads / drums. I discuss bearing edges and their affect on a drum’s performance. Let’s see if I can’t distill this topic down to the important bits. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3efdlamETiE 0:00 Introduction 2:11 Bearing edge definition and purpose 6:55 Keeping it simple — … Read more

Welcome fellow travelers; discerning smarties; open-minded and rational afficionados of truth and beauty, to our constantly-curated cornucopia of curiosities delving deeply beyond the beyonds of esoterica, eclectica, engineering, and evermore “-ologies” — a ‘top-drawer’ overflowing delectable variety and intrigue.

This website largely concerns vibrations, oscillations, energies — vibratory anything — with life, physics, science, music in primary focus, plus oddball tidbits mixed-in for flavor and zest.

“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” – Ben Franklin

All is inseparably connected via vibration. Per scripture, sound was the beginning: If “God is two octaves above man,” but ‘silence is golden,’ doesn’t that leave us somewhere between precious and divine? We should live up to that.