In this image you can see the intricate wave pattern that appears in Earth's magnetic environment during solar storms. Earth is the tiny white dot at the left, within the dark blue half circle. The large arc around Earth represents our planet's magnetic
bow shock. The swirling pattern to the right is the foreshock region where the solar wind breaks into waves.
The song comes from waves that are generated in the Earth's
magnetic field by the collision of the storm. The storm itself is the eruption of electrically charged particles from the sun's atmosphere.
The sun constantly sends out streams of charged particles, but Earth's magnetic field prevents these particles from entering our atmosphere. However, explosions on the sun's surface can send a huge clouds of particles and radiation out into space. If these solar storms are directed towards Earth, when they hit they can disrupt our satellite systems, cause widespread blackouts and affect GPS systems.
To create the recording, four spacecraft that have been orbiting Earth in formation since 2001, investigating our planet's magnetic environment and its interaction with the solar wind were analyzed, compiled and recorded.
As part of their orbits, the Cluster spacecraft repeatedly fly through the what's called the foreshock, the first region that particles encounter when a solar storm hits our planet.
It was found that in the early part of the mission, from 2001 to 2005, the spacecraft flew through six such collisions, recording the waves that were generated.
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In the wake of its lawsuit against Dean and Luna Guitars for trademark infringement, Gibson announced that it would be moving from "confrontation towards collaboration." Now, with the Authorized Partnership Program, certain boutique manufacturers would be able to build guitars with Gibson-trademarked bodyshapes and headstocks. Here is the first of these, the Banker Custom '58-spec Korina V and Excalibur.
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Check out this stunning Armada bass by Jillard Guitars. Built in Ontario, the bass has a multi-scale neck running from 36.75 inches to 34 inches with slanted frets to adjust for each string. Its chambered, white ash body is topped with spalted and quilted maple finished in a gorgeous blue that pops against the ash. Its neck is a seven-piece laminate of ash and wenge. The fingerboard is also wenge features scalloping on its highest frets for extra speed and control.
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WATCH THIS
Back in 1989 most people had never heard of a seven string guitar - that is, until after Steve Vai played one on Whitesnake's Slip of the Tongue. In a new interview with Whitesnake TV for the 30th anniversary of the album, Vai reflected on that monumental guitar moment. "Something very interesting about that record is that's when I got the first seven-string guitar...
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Steve Howe's Fretboard Geometry
It is the contributions of guitarist Steve Howe that really helped Yes achieve its original sound, style, and direction. He single-handedly introduced generations of rock fans and musicians to the wonderful worlds of classical, jazz, bluegrass, and folk guitar music. Howe instantly elevated himself above the pack of blues-based rock players that emerged during the '60s and '70s by using this interesting combination of fretboard geometry as his guide.
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GREAT GEAR
Crazy Tube Circuits has expanded their lineup of pedals with the Cyclone Phaser. The all-analog pedal is voiced after classic phasers with four voicings: 45 after a classic 2-stage phaser from the 70s, 90 after a 4-stage phaser from the 70s, ST after the first implementation of another 4-stage phaser from the 70s, and LT after a boutique UK phaser from the 90s.
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ARTIST AWARENESS
Born Della Rey, she grew up in San Diego and started playing guitar at age four. By the time she hit her teens, Del had already discovered pre-war blues and been mentored by Mississippi blues legend Sam Chatmon. Del is one of the foremost experts on the history of women and guitar. When not touring or teaching, she conducts lectures on Women in American Music and Women with Guitar.
delreyplays.com
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