Throwback Thursday: Music Science, Retro Vibes & Cassette Sticky Notes
Rewind to the 80s! Professor Puth explains the science behind nostalgic songs, plus a cassette-shaped sticky note set that hits all the right notes.
Written by Danna, Chief Fun Officer at Danna Bananas
Lover of retro vibes, funny ridiculous gifts, and mixtapes that made you cry (in a good way).
Music science with Charlie Puth
I like that decade that spewed kids playing out on the street until the lights came on, fluorescent colours, big hair, shoulder pads, John Hughes movies to name a few, and last but not least... the MUSIC.
Speaking of retro vibes...
If you ever made a mix tape or rewound it with a pencil, you’ll love this:
🎶 The Cas‑Set Sticky Notes Set brings 80s nostalgia right to your desk - with 250 sticky notes shaped like a cassette tape and a tiny yellow pencil “rewind tool.” Because who says office supplies can’t be a blast from the past?
Why You Need the Cas‑Set Sticky Notes Set
Because plain sticky notes aren’t musical… and you are.
The Cas‑Set Sticky Notes Set turns your everyday to-dos into a retro rewind - reminding you of a time when mixtapes ruled.
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🧠 Brainstorming big ideas (80s rock ballad optional)
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💌 Leaving cute notes or passive-aggressive reminders
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📼 Adding instant flair to your desk, locker, or gift
It’s the ultimate blend of function and flashback.
Perfect for anyone who’s ever pressed play on nostalgia.
Professor Puth
♬ original sound - Charlie Puth
He’s talking about one of my favourite ( a lot!) '80s bands... Tears for Fears.
In fact, I saw them just before the pandemic!
Why That 80s Song Hits You So Hard - Charlie Puth Explains!
Ever wonder why Everybody Wants to Rule the World feels so emotional and uplifting? It’s because it was pitched up using a tape machine... something they used to call “sweetening” the audio.
HAHA “BACK IN THE DAY.”
Shifting music tones up or down actually changes how you feel... it’s been scientifically proven. Most music is tuned to a standard frequency, but when it’s pitched slightly higher, it taps into the LOVE frequency - also known as 528 hertz - which is believed to evoke powerful emotional responses.
And here’s another great one from Tears for Fears… or as I like to call it, the ‘sucky song’... you know, the super mushy one.
Or, if you were a teen BACK IN THE DAY (aka the '80s)... an emotional puddle!
P.S. "Funny how time flies!"
