3/16/2024 0 Comments Vulture shift knobFor others it’s akin to how people play podcasts on 1.5 speed: you can get around to more music in a shorter amount of time. It’s energetic, it’s lighter, it makes songs more enjoyable. While some might not see the appeal in a pitch-shifted two-decade-old Michael Bublé song, listeners seem to genuinely enjoy how sped-up songs make them feel. The technique is as easy as turning a record player knob from 33 to 45 RPMs (that’s revolutions per minute). But, most of these sped-up versions, save for a few, feel the same: The songs are often pitched up ever so slightly, sometimes resulting in the shift from a minor key to a major. A pop hit like Bruno Mars’ “ 24k Magic” might shine at its normal pace, but accelerated, it becomes glittery and Chipmunkian - more fit for Mario Kart than radio play. Simply put, the initial recording has been drastically sped up.įor months, high-BPM (that’s beats per minute) versions like this have dominated social media, with everyone from Lana Del Rey to Yeat getting the quick-tempo treatment. If you’ve opened TikTok recently, you’ve likely scrolled past a video soundtracked by a fresh take on Miguel’s 2010 single “Sure Thing” - the defining moodiness of the original replaced by a jaunty bounce, and Miguel’s voice, once sultry, turned infantile. Photo-Illustration: Vulture Photos: 20th Century Fox, Charlotte Wales, Getty
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