Sweet Spots

Last week we considered the fact that Jesus is always surround sound. The foundational reason for this truth is because the Trinity is never a two-channel, dual sound, static experience. The continual movement, giving and receiving, and interaction of the Trinity among themselves and with creation, defines both the nature of the surround sound, and the specific sounds of each member. The three each contribute their own dynamic melodies and harmonies to the music, combining and enhancing the music of the others. In a similar manner, the surround sound speakers each project a specific combination of sounds that combine to create the multi-channel experience of 5.1 Dolby. read more…

You might be surprised to know that as early as the 1940’s, movie producers were talking about surround sound. The first feature-length movie to specifically use this “surround” technique was Walt Disney’s Fantasia, which used three speakers in front and two in the rear. The system was so expensive that only two theatres actually installed the required equipment: The Broadway Theatre in New York, and the Carthay Circle Theatre in Los Angeles. Now, surround sound is ubiquitous – every movie goer is familiar with the rising pitch testing sound, proving that your movie is going to be using the latest and best technology! read more…