This demo of a binaural recording is pretty freaky.

If you close your eyes it’s almost exactly like being at the barbers (always assuming your barbers have in-house guitarists and slightly dubious Italian accents).

Thanks to actor and sound guru David Charles for the file and 5 minute explanation of binaural recording on the train to Clapham Junction.

To get the best effect of the recording listen to it through headphones (and close your eyes :-)