Reflection

Reflection


  • David Bowie’s ‘Space Oddity’: A Cosmic Journey Through Sound

    On July 11, 1969, as the world braced for the monumental Apollo 11 moon landing, an emerging David Bowie released โ€œSpace Oddity,โ€ a song that would soon become a defining anthem of the space age. Just days before humans first set foot on the moon, Bowieโ€™s cosmic tale of Major Tom captured the imagination of…

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  • June 25: 25 Years Apart – The Legacies of Prince and Michael Jackson

    June 25 holds a special place in music history, marking both the release of an iconic album and the passing of a legendary artist. On this date in 1984, Prince released his groundbreaking album โ€œPurple Rain,โ€ a record that would redefine his career and solidify his place in the pantheon of music greats. Little did…

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  • 5 Hi-Fi Hangouts for the Golden-Eared Montrealer

    Montrealโ€™s hi-fi scene shines at venues like Cafรฉ Gotsoul and Sans Soleil, where vinyl reigns and immersive soundscapes meet gourmet culture, handcrafted systems, and jazz-kissa-inspired atmospheres that elevate listening into an art form.

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  • Rare Photos of Bowie from the 70s

    Picture this: itโ€™s January 24, 1973. David Bowie, the chameleonic rock star, steps onto the SS Canberra cruise ship, embarking on yet another leg of his legendary Ziggy Stardust world tour. At his side, capturing every glittering moment, is his childhood chum, Geoff MacCormack. โ€œI remember thinking how enormous the ship was,โ€ MacCormack recalls, โ€œwhich…

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  • Review: Fezz Audio Mira Ceti 300B Amplifier

    Fezz Audioโ€™s Mira Ceti 300B combines luxurious design by award-winning Kabo & Pydo with rich, refined tube soundโ€”at a shockingly fair price. Pair it with the right speakers and prepare to be spellbound.

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  • Disco and Debauchery: A Night at Studio 54

    Studio 54 flung open its glamorous doors on April 26, 1977, and with its opening, it instantly cemented itself as the crown jewel of Manhattanโ€™s nightlife. This wasnโ€™t just a club; it was a nocturnal kingdom where the elites of Hollywood, fashion, art, and music came to play. The stories of its decadence, celebrities, and…

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  • A Star-Studded Spectacle: The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert for AIDS Awareness

    On April 20, 1992, Wembley Stadium in London transformed into a pulsating heart of rock โ€˜nโ€™ roll reverence and remembrance, hosting the monumental Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert for AIDS Awareness. This wasnโ€™t just any tribute. This was a seismic, guitar-strumming, vocal-cord-straining homage to Freddie Mercury, the electrifying frontman of Queen whose life was tragically cut…

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  • The Vinyl Frontier: A Spin Through Record Store Day

    Record Store Day 2024 spins into action with exclusive releases from Elton John, Frank Zappa, Queen, and the Pixies, as vinyl lovers worldwide celebrate analog culture, indie shops, and community-centered music discovery.

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  • Bowers & Wilkins introduces the 700 S3 Signature

    “The new 702 S3 Signature floorstanding loudspeaker further refines and advances the already exceptional 702 S3, introducing all-new levels of insight and realism that put it in a class of its own.”

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  • IsoAcoustics and Sonus faber cooperate on the new high-end Suprema sound system

    Sonus faber and IsoAcoustics have worked together to optimize the decoupling of the new Sonus faber Suprema flagship speaker system retailing for US$750,000. This 2.2 system consists of two main speaker columns, two subwoofers, an active crossover and employs IsoAcoustics GAIA-Capsule isolators in its base to mitigate vibrations. Markham, Ontario, 19th March 2024 โ€“ IsoAcoustics…

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  • The Unmeasurable Aspects of High-End Audio

    In this Copper Magazine piece, Paul McGowan argues that specs alone canโ€™t capture what makes music magicalโ€”highlighting the emotional pull, holographic soundstage, and personal ritual that define the audiophile experience.

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  • Books, Beats, and Buds: Jimi Hendrix’s ‘Purple Haze’

    In the swirling, electric year of 1967, a groundbreaking track reverberated through the UK, soon to envelop the US in its mesmerizing sound waves. This wasnโ€™t just any songโ€”it was โ€œPurple Hazeโ€ by the Jimi Hendrix Experience, a sonic masterpiece that would redefine the boundaries of rock music. But beyond its revolutionary guitar riffs and…

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  • Review: Pylon Audio Diamond 25 mkII Loudspeaker

    Pylon Audioโ€™s Diamond 25 MkII may resemble its predecessor, but its sonic upgrades are striking. This refined floorstander now offers increased dynamics, clarity, and boldnessโ€”without losing its signature warmth and balanceโ€”all at a compelling price.

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  • Bose Before Noise: The Amar Bose Story

    In the heart of Philadelphia, amid the echoes of American history, Amar Gopal Boseโ€™s journey into the world of sound and acoustics began on November 2, 1929. His childhood was a tapestry woven with threads of intellectual curiosity, inspired by his father, an Indian freedom fighter, and his mother, with her French and German heritage.…

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  • Echoes of Apollo: The Music of Ancient Greece

    In this sweeping exploration, the article reveals how ancient Greek musicโ€”revered by thinkers like Plato and embodied in the lyre and aulosโ€”shaped education, theater, philosophy, and even divine worship.

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