The THX Deep Note: From chaos to cinematic legend

Twenty Thousand Hertz

Dallas Taylor

Music, Design, Arts, Music Commentary

4.8 • 4.1K Ratings

🗓️ 11 June 2018

⏱️ 25 minutes

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Summary

Since 1983 one of the most memorable parts of going to the movies has been the THX certification played during the previews. The accompanying sound logo called “The Deep Note” has fascinated, terrified, and mystified audiences for over three decades. What is THX really? How was “The Deep Note” created? And why does it elicit such a reaction from those who hear it? Featuring Andy Moorer, creator of “The Deep Note” and global director of marketing for THX, Rob Cowles. Twenty Thousand Hertz is hosted by Dallas Taylor and produced out of the studios of Defacto Sound. Follow Dallas on Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn. Watch our video shorts on YouTube, and join the discussion on Reddit and Facebook. Consider supporting the show at donate.20k.org Episode transcript, music, and credits can be found here: https://www.20k.org/episodes/thxdeepnote Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:29.4	Imagine yourself in a movie theater.
0:36.2	You're settling into your seat,
0:38.3	and it's one of those nice ones with a headrest, and it leans back.
0:42.3	You've managed to balance your popcorn on the armrest.
0:45.3	The lights dim.
0:48.3	In the year 2017.
0:51.3	Soon, the previews are over.
0:56.5	And the lights fade out completely.
1:01.3	You're listening to 20,000 Hertz.
1:05.1	The stories behind the world's most recognizable and interesting sounds.
1:06.4	I'm Dallas Taylor.
1:10.0	This is the story of the THX Deep Note. If you've been to the movies anytime since 1983, it's likely that you've encountered the announcement that your theater is THX certified.
1:36.3	The visual is mainly a three-letter logo, but the sound is unforgettable.
1:42.3	Still, before we dive into what's behind that sound,
1:46.8	let's imagine what movies might sound like without THX.
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