#everything sounds

This is one of four tracks I was commissioned by Everything Sounds to compose for their episode on the 52 Hz Whale, in 2013. I pretty much forgot how to play the acoustic guitar part of this tune, within the day of recording. I’m really proud of this piece and prouder to have been included.

You can listen to the episode here: http://www.everythingsounds.org/32/

The episode’s production is brought to you by STEM Story Project, with support from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Presented by PRX, the Public Radio Exchange.

It's the end of the year and we wanted to take an opportunity to share some moments from the past year of Everything Sounds.

I composed/recorded the music for this radio piece on the 52 Hz whale:

http://blog.prx.org/2013/11/52-hz/

You can listen to the full version of the piece on the Everything Sounds website:

http://everythingsounds.org/32/

And if you'd like to listen to each of the four pieces of music I created, you'll find that here:

 George Drake Jr.

30: The Silent Age

Over the years, sound effects and music have been used to make video game experiences more memorable or immersive. Smart phones and mobile technologies have allowed developers to further explore the role of sound in their games. One recent release from House on Fire titled The Silent Age allows players to lead their character on a time-traveling journey where sound creates an unusual and eerie atmosphere. Learn more about the game in this episode with Nevin Eronde and Thomas Ryder. If you'd like to try The Silent Age find it in the iTunes App store.

Episode 2 Screenshots:

Read updates on Episode 2 on The Silent Age blog.

Everything Sounds #19: Sound Chambers

For years George had been obsessed with the stories of two sound chambers on the campus of Indiana University in Bloomington. Known as 'acoustic test chambers' around the campus, the two rooms (at least in George's case) have been shrouded in mystery, rumor and intrigue. Recently included as part of the IU Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences, what are actually called the anechoic and echoic test chambers are now being used for sound localization research. On this week's show, find out the history and debunk the rumors of these chambers, while experiencing two of the most unnatural sounding rooms on earth.