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The Pioneers of Foreground Music
36:31 - 41:46 (05:14)
This podcast episode talks about the impact of an outfit in Seattle that changed the audio landscape of the United States from background music to foreground music. It discusses how music gained more preference with the pioneering of foreground music, reaching listeners in 19 countries and 80 million people every day.
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Part psychological thriller and supernatural horror, this new podcast follows the story of three boys who entered a Tennessee cave but only one returned.
36:31 - 37:54 (01:22)
Summary
Part psychological thriller and supernatural horror, this new podcast follows the story of three boys who entered a Tennessee cave but only one returned. Starring Jonathan Tucker and Eddie Kathege, tune in to uncover the truth behind the mystery.
ChapterThe Pioneers of Foreground Music
EpisodeMuzak: Easy Listening Goodness
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The prevalence of music in everyday life cannot be overstated, with millions of people listening to it on a daily basis whether intentionally or not.
37:54 - 39:56 (02:02)
Summary
The prevalence of music in everyday life cannot be overstated, with millions of people listening to it on a daily basis whether intentionally or not. When Westinghouse purchased Teleprompter, they discovered they also owned the rights to music and realized its ubiquitous presence in society.
ChapterThe Pioneers of Foreground Music
EpisodeMuzak: Easy Listening Goodness
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The pioneers of foreground music, a new concept which revolutionized the audio landscape of the US, were a small outfit from Seattle who persisted to get their word out to switch from background to foreground music.
39:56 - 41:46 (01:49)
Summary
The pioneers of foreground music, a new concept which revolutionized the audio landscape of the US, were a small outfit from Seattle who persisted to get their word out to switch from background to foreground music. They would play hot new songs with lyrics, licensed legally, instead of canned cover versions.