When you think of a concert experience, you typically imagine yourself in a stadium watching your favorite band or singer perform. Imagine having that experience in your own bedroom, through your headphones, comfortably sitting in your bed… it’s possible, and it’s all thanks to 8D audio. Not to be confused with an artist of a similar name, 8D audio is a type of audio that’s beyond 3D. In fact, it’s the type of audio that’s used within VR systems, which surrounds and immerses you in it.
When I talk about 8D audio, I’m talking specifically about 8D music. YouTube’s algorithms have recommended 8D music alongside its usual recommendations of Vevo music videos, typical ASMR, and whatever 360 videos they think you’d be interested in. I decided to give one of the videos a click, thinking it was something like vaporwave, nightcore, or some type of remix.
After the video loaded, I was in for a surprise, it felt as if the music was walking around in my head, occasionally making its way up my spine. After a while of listening and closing my eyes, it felt as if I was at a live performance.
But as much as I’d like to say technology has evolved to where we don’t even need to step outside our houses, it doesn’t fully replace the experience that a concert brings. The excitement upon buying one of the last tickets, bouncing up and down while waiting in line, and hearing all those around you squeal like little girls in excitement that rivals yours. It’s just like how a world in virtual reality doesn’t replace the real world. While it’s a decent substitute, it doesn’t quite beat the original.
When I talk about 8D audio, I’m talking specifically about 8D music. YouTube’s algorithms have recommended 8D music alongside its usual recommendations of Vevo music videos, typical ASMR, and whatever 360 videos they think you’d be interested in. I decided to give one of the videos a click, thinking it was something like vaporwave, nightcore, or some type of remix.
After the video loaded, I was in for a surprise, it felt as if the music was walking around in my head, occasionally making its way up my spine. After a while of listening and closing my eyes, it felt as if I was at a live performance.
But as much as I’d like to say technology has evolved to where we don’t even need to step outside our houses, it doesn’t fully replace the experience that a concert brings. The excitement upon buying one of the last tickets, bouncing up and down while waiting in line, and hearing all those around you squeal like little girls in excitement that rivals yours. It’s just like how a world in virtual reality doesn’t replace the real world. While it’s a decent substitute, it doesn’t quite beat the original.