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1983 – today. The iconic THX lettering remains a constant, forming a linear alignment of capital letters in uniform black strokes. A distinct enlargement of the “T” encompasses the “H” and “X” at the apex, while a corresponding underscore-like line parallels at the base, yet distinct from the abbreviation. Despite the logo’s ...
Jul 29, 2015 · You’ve heard it on THX-certified DVDs and Blu-ray Discs and in THX theaters. It’s the perfect crescendo, that indescribably fantastic swell of sound that’s been wowing movie-goers for more than three decades. We recently spoke with Dr. James “Andy” Moorer, composer of the “THX Logo Theme,” to get the story behind the iconic flourish, which debuted in the THX trailer Wings, shown ...
- The Deep Note. Before we get too deep into the different logos – or 'trailers' as the community refers to them – we can’t start without talking about the Deep Note.
- 1983: Wings. “For the past 35 years, motion picture loudspeaker systems have not changed…” read the first title card, as the initial strains of the Deep Note began to swell.
- Late 1983: Broadway. Debuting later that same year, the 'Broadway' version of the THX trailer received much more play, and is probably more recognisable to the casual viewer.
- 1988: Cimarron. The Cimarron version was named after an award-winning Western from 1932. It broke with tradition by abandoning the Deep Note – a move that would not prove to be popular – and instead begins with the sound of an orchestra tuning up.
Apr 8, 2015 · The THX Deep Note has been re-created for the movie theaters of the 21st century. This group of guys in turtlenecks are from Lucasfilm, and they all helped create THX and the THX Deep Note back in ...
Nov 8, 2024 · Today, we're diving into one of the most recognizable sounds in cinema history: the THX Deep Note. The Origin. In 1983, audio engineer Dr. James A. Moorer was tasked with creating a sound that would showcase the superior audio quality of THX-certified theaters. The result was a 30-second audio logo that would become known as the "Deep Note ...
In April 2015, THX introduced a new trailer called Eclipse, which was accompanied by an updated, "Dolbyized" and more powerful version of the Deep Note, also created by Moorer. [8] This version of the Deep Note was created entirely digitally so it could play on Dolby Surround 7.1, Dolby Atmos, and DTS:X systems, and Moorer created 30-second, 45-second, and 60-second versions of it. [ 9 ]
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Jun 11, 2018 · Many thanks to Andy Moorer, who is a software engineer, musician, and sound designer of the THX Deep Note. And thanks also to Rob Cowles, Global Director of marketing for THX. To learn more about THX certification visit THX.com. The music in this episode is courtesy of our friends at Musicbed.