classical music Archives

AppWizard

May 2, 2026

Google Clock’s alarm failed me so I found 5 better apps to wake me up

Google Clock may not effectively wake heavy sleepers. Alternatives include: - Chrono: An open-source alarm app with customizable alarms and a Tasks section that requires users to complete challenges before dismissing the alarm. - Sleep As Android: A comprehensive sleep health app that tracks sleep patterns and offers wake-up tasks (CAPTCHAs) and a Smart Wake Up feature for a gentler waking experience. - NFC Alarm Clock: A lightweight app that allows users to disable alarms using NFC tags placed around the home, promoting physical activity to get out of bed. - Alarmy: An app designed for heavy sleepers, featuring various wake-up tasks, including physical challenges and notifications, to ensure users wake up. - Sun Alarm: An app that allows users to set alarms for astronomical events like sunrise, suitable for photographers and weekend mornings.

AppWizard

August 3, 2025

Rhythm games use a lot of classical music, huh?

Classical music has significantly influenced video game soundtracks, with examples including Philippe Vachey’s incorporation of Johann Strauss and Saint-Saëns, and games like Catherine and Grand Theft Auto 3 featuring classical pieces. The rhythm game Pump it Up Rise includes classical remixes, a hallmark of the series since 1999, with remixes by BanYa such as Take The Devil and Turkey March. BanYa's adaptations, like Winter and Beethoven Virus, showcase a blend of classical and modern elements. Other rhythm games, including Audition Online and Taiko no Tatsujin, also feature classical music. The use of classical compositions in games is partly due to their emotional resonance and copyright advantages, as works by composers like Beethoven and Mozart are in the public domain.