This is an amazing walk through history, from Stravinsky all the way to Bruno Mars, all connected by that same sample, known as the orchestra hit. Terrific video, learned a lot, lots of great musical samples, too.
[Via Kottke.org]
The fascinating history of the “orchestra hit”
Yeah, music instruments & creation walk in lock-step with technological advances and this was a significant one. The Theremin, on the other hand…
Now, who’s ready for AI music hits?
They entire Vox Earworm series is great for music nerds.
I never knew the source of this nearly-unavoidable music element. I’m mostly glad it turned out to be Stravinsky.
Uh. Millie Vanilli.