Early this year our Soundwave Ring was featured along with other unique personal rings on Buzzfeed's " 17 wedding rings that go above and beyond" . Check it out here:
The author seems to think that your encrypted sound wave message can not be read. In her words: " ....because seriously, there is no real way for them to know what you said." Guess what? Sound waves can be read!
There is no question about how instrumental Alexander Graham Bell research in the field of sound, sound waves and communication was. Did you know he worked closely with the deaf? It was his goal to teach the deaf how to perfect their speech. His early research included drawing sound waves on smoked glass by tracing their vibrations. He word use the image of the sound wave to teach the deaf how to pronounce the word properly.
Patrick Feaster has done some fascinating research into images and sound and has successful been able to play back old recordings which can be heard on his blog post: "how to play back a picture of a sound wave" .
And of course there is an app for that! This app can read images of sound waves and translate them into sounds: http://sploid.gizmodo.com/watch-this-magical-app-translate-analog-images-into-sou-1580732709
While each sound wave is unique to the individual the all have defining properties. After working with sound waves and people in love for over 15 years I can identify the the words " I love you" from looking at the image of the sound wave. People who study linguistics are actually taught how to read the variations in sound waves to identify vowel sounds and consonants. For example vowel sounds are elongated and consonants are tall and sharp peaks. This Soundwave Necklace says "Love". You can see how the hard letter "L" sound is a higher peak then the "ove" sound.
For those of you who do not feel like studying linguistics to read your Custom Soundwave Ring rest assured all Soundwave Jewellery comes packaged with an audio CD so you can still hear your loved ones message.
It was a pleasure to welcome back Milo's parents into the studio to create a second piece for this dog tag necklace. It features the voice of their third child. (Don't worry the second one wasn't forgotten! I was blessed enough to have made a piece for Milo's mother as well.)
I wrote about having little Milo in the studio for one of my first blog posts back in 2012.
https://soundwavejewellery.com/baby-milos-first-words/
I love making this type of Soundwave Jewellery because I feel it is truly something to be cherished as a family heirloom and something can be passed on in future years.
Every parent waits patiently for their baby's first words. In general baby's start talking between the ages of 12-18 month. It is not uncommon for baby's first words to be momma or dada. Science has linked this occurrence to sound patterns.
http://www.livescience.com/32191-why-are-mama-and-dada-a-babys-first-words.html
Check out these funny first words:
http://www.parents.com/baby/development/talking/moms-speak-out-on-babys-hilarious-first-words/
What were your baby's firsts words? Or maybe they haven't spoken them yet? If so get your smart phone ready so you can capture a piece of their history!
Custom Soundwave Dog Tags and Custom Soundwave Necklaces are perfect ways to commemorate the occasion.
The study of Nada Yoga recognizes the role of sound in the quest for enlightenment.
In sanskrit the word "Nada" translates to sound. The sanskrit word Yoga means to unite. Therefore we can define Nada Yoga as unity through sound. Basically in this type of yoga we are using sound as a tool to connect with the true self and transcend physical boundaries.
A nada yogi believes that the whole world is a projection of sound itself. Therefore everything, including human beings, is made up of sound vibrations. The philosophy of Nada Yoga states that there are two types of sounds, "anhata" which refers to outer sounds, and "anahata" which refers to the sound within. This sound within is one's own personal vibrations.
When we think of sound we usually relate that to the sounds around us but in fact we have many sounds within us. To hear one's inner sound we must practice the art of listening. This can be done through meditation practice. While most people assume meditation is the absence of thought in reality it is the quieting of the mind so we are in tune enough with our own self to listen to our inner vibrations.
When we allow our mind to focus on something using our full attention we will often find moments of bliss. We can relate this to dancing, making love or listening to our favourite piece of music. In order to focus fully we must remove the noise from our minds so we can hear the sounds within and find the joy which comes from accessing the true self.
Music can be used as a tool to aid the mind in this journey. Pleasurable sounds or vibrations can help to tune the body's frequencies to create harmony within. When we achieve this inner harmony we are able to focus and listen to our inner sounds. The practice of Nada Yoga can take the mind into places beyond the audible sound. By clearing the noise present in the mind we can find union with the nada.
Carrying this awareness of sound, vibrations and the art of listening with us through our everyday life will uplift the spirit and attract positive vibrations into our life. Energy attracts energy and our blissful vibrations will naturally tune into others positive vibrations creating a harmony which will resonate in all aspects of our life.
SOUNDPIECES was the first line of jewellery I created. Before I started working with sound waves directly I was working with other motifs of music culture in order to record history. It started in 1999 when I decided to cast the 45 adaptor in silver and wear it as a necklace.
'Soundpieces' has definitely taken a back seat to 'Soundwave'. It is a collection which is full of untapped potential. It will require work put into order. However I am waiting for the day I get a chance to relaunch it.
I'm not sure when I defined it as a collection but this is one of the many artist statements that accompanied it.
Soundpieces is a line of jewellery that uses motifs inspired by contemporary music culture. Its purpose is to communicate tradition, record history, promote unity, and give individuals a way of expressing their identity.
Cultures are precious, helping us define ourselves and shaping our relationship with others. Members of a society rely on symbols to structure their thoughts, express their values and form their identity. These cultural markers provide the limits of their customs and traditions.
Soundpieces uses the traditional goldsmithing techniques of casting, wax carving and hand fabrication to remove objects from their original environment redefining what makes them precious. Viewing forms out of context provides the object with a venue for further study. Questioning its placement solidifies an object in time and records its relevance to society today. The subtleness of these pieces allows the wearer to communicate commitment towards their culture. The recognition of these objects creates a bond between the wearer and the admirer, helping people to connect on a more intimate level.
With the racing pace of today's technology many musical mediums are quickly rendered obsolete. These pieces make reference to the impermanence of our society and define a culture using a visual language. Combining these symbols with precious metal transforms them from disposable objects into cultural artifacts, they will not be forgotten and will continue to arouse interest, trigger a memory or become a learning experience. Creating tribute to these mediums preserves them for years to come. Future generations can study these pieces, their design process and materials to draw a conclusion of the values present in today’s society.
