Podcast Summary
Exploring Unique Topics: Capital One Venture X Card and 'My Way Killings': The Capital One Venture X Card offers 2X miles on every purchase and premium travel benefits, while Canva simplifies design for presentations. Listen to Stuff You Should Know for insights on 'My Way Killings' in the Philippines.
The Capital One Venture X Card offers unlimited 2X miles on every purchase and premium travel benefits, while Canva provides design solutions for various workplace presentations. Additionally, there exists a violent crime phenomenon in some Asian countries, such as the Philippines, called "My Way Killings," where individuals are murdered due to botched karaoke performances or jeers from the audience. The podcast, Stuff You Should Know, discussed these topics, with Chuck and Josh mending their friendship and introducing listeners to new and intriguing concepts.
Understanding Tone Deafness: Tone deafness affects 5% of population, not related to ear function, and makes music unpleasant but doesn't diminish its importance in our lives
Tone deafness, or Amauja as it's known in the Philippines, affects a significant number of people and can make music an unpleasant experience for them. Contrary to popular belief, it's not just about being unable to sing in tune, but also about not being able to hear the pitch of music correctly. People with tone deafness reproduce what they hear faithfully, but for them, music may sound like the clanging of pots and pans. It's important to note that only about 5% of the population is tone deaf, and it's not related to how the ears work. Tone deafness and perfect pitch are opposite ends of the musical ability spectrum, with only one in 10,000 people having perfect pitch. Jimi Hendrix, Beethoven, Liszt, Bing Crosby, and Yanni may not have had moustaches or smoked pipes, but they all had unique musical abilities that set them apart. For those with tone deafness, music may not be as enjoyable, but it doesn't diminish the importance of music in our lives. It's a reminder that everyone experiences music differently and that we should appreciate and respect those differences.
Understanding Perfect Pitch and Relative Pitch: Perfect pitch identifies single notes in isolation, while relative pitch relates notes to each other. Engvall and Jimmy have perfect pitch, and tone deafness tests assess musical abilities, but success in music depends on more than just these abilities.
Perfect pitch and relative pitch are two different musical abilities. Perfect pitch, also known as absolute pitch, allows individuals to identify and name a note in isolation without any other notes for reference. Relative pitch, on the other hand, enables individuals to identify notes based on their relationship to other notes. During the discussion, it was mentioned that Engvall and Jimmy from Seattle had perfect pitch, meaning they could identify and name individual notes perfectly. Additionally, the group discussed taking tone deafness tests online to assess their own musical abilities. The test results revealed that some individuals had a higher percentage of correct answers than others, indicating a stronger musical ability. It's important to note that having perfect pitch or a high percentage on a tone deafness test doesn't necessarily equate to being a great musician. Musical success also depends on other factors such as practice, dedication, and opportunity.
How altitude and genetics influence our ability to distinguish pitches: Research suggests that altitude and genetics can impact our ability to distinguish between subtle pitch differences, potentially leading to tone deafness.
Our perception of sound, specifically the ability to distinguish between different pitches, can be influenced by various factors including altitude and genetics. When we pluck a piano string, the vibration created at different altitudes results in different tones. For some people, this ability to distinguish between slight differences in pitch is affected, a condition known as tone deafness. This condition may have a genetic basis, and research suggests that the arcuate fasciculus, a nerve bundle responsible for sending signals concerning sound perception, may play a role. Tone deafness exists on a spectrum, with some individuals able to distinguish between certain pitches but struggling with others. Understanding this complex relationship between sound, altitude, and genetics can provide valuable insights into the nature of tone deafness and its potential causes.
Tone deafness affects musical pitch recognition and reproduction: People with tone deafness have less white matter connecting the brain's music processing and higher thinking areas, making it difficult to learn music despite lessons, and may be caused by poor music perception, vocal control issues, inability to imitate sounds, or bad memory
Tone deafness, or amusia, is a condition that affects the ability to recognize and reproduce musical pitches. A study published in the Harvard Health Letter in 2007 found that people with tone deafness have less white matter connecting the right frontal lobe, responsible for higher thinking, to the right temporal lobe, where basic sound processing first takes place. This genetic condition can make it difficult to learn music, even with lessons, and can be distinguished from poor singing ability due to other factors such as vocal control or memory. Researchers from the University of New York at Buffalo and Simon Fraser University suggest that there may be four reasons for flawed music perception: poor music perception itself (tone deafness), poor control of the vocal system, inability to imitate or mimic sounds, and bad memory between hearing a note and singing it back. So, if you're struggling to hit the right notes, it might not just be a matter of practice – it could be a genetic condition.
Enjoying Frank Black's Performance and Introducing Paul's Data and DJ Inko: Attending a concert can be subjective, with some enjoying older bands' laid-back performances while others prefer new acts' unique renditions. Building an online presence through Facebook engagement is crucial for creators.
While some people may have attended a recent Frank Black concert and felt that the performance was phoned in, others, including the speaker, enjoyed it. The band members, who are older, may have been criticized for not putting in their best effort, but their stage show was still cool, with the members dressed like stagehands. A new act, Paul's Data and DJ Inko, was also mentioned, featuring a 15-year-old violinist with absolute pitch playing along with a DJ, impressing the audience with their unique renditions of popular songs. The speakers also discussed the importance of liking their Facebook page to help build their online presence. Despite some people not wanting to see their content in their newsfeed every day, it benefits the creators when their audience engages with their content by liking and sharing it.
The Importance of Social Media Engagement for Podcasts and Organizations: Engaging fans through likes, shares, and attending events can lead to financial benefits and growth for podcasts and organizations. Upcoming events include a non-sanctioned rock show and a trivia night. Send in karaoke stories or greatest songs for a chance to be featured.
Social media engagement is important for the growth and success of a podcast or organization. The speakers in this discussion emphasized the need for fans to engage with their content by liking, sharing, and attending events. They also mentioned that this engagement can lead to financial benefits, as their boss takes notice of the number of fans they have. The speakers shared upcoming events, including a non-sanctioned rock show and a trivia night, and encouraged listeners to send in karaoke stories or greatest karaoke songs of all time via email. Overall, the importance of fan engagement and the upcoming events were the key takeaways from this discussion.
A safe social media platform for kids and a music podcast for music lovers: Parents can provide their kids a safe social media experience with Zigazoo, while music enthusiasts can enjoy stories behind iconic songs via the 500 Greatest Songs podcast
Parents looking for a safe social media platform for their kids can consider Zigazoo. Unlike traditional social media networks, Zigazoo is a kid-focused app where children can post and share videos they've created, all while being moderated by real people. The absence of comments and messaging features eliminates the risk of social trolling. Meanwhile, music lovers can tune in to the 500 Greatest Songs podcast to explore the stories behind iconic tunes from artists like Fleetwood Mac and The Ronettes, as well as modern classics from The Killers.