Long-term music training tunes how the brain temporally binds signals from multiple senses

Practicing a musical instrument is a rich multisensory experience involving the integration of visual, auditory, and tactile inputs with motor responses. This combined psychophysics-fMRI study used the musician’s brain to investigate how sensory-motor experience molds temporal binding of auditory and visual signals. Behaviorally, musicians exhibited a narrower temporal integration window than nonmusicians for music but … Read more

Pitch perception beyond the traditional existence region of pitch

“…the perception of musical pitch at high frequencies is not constrained by temporal phase locking in the auditory nerve but may instead stem from higher-level constraints shaped by prior exposure to harmonic sounds.” Humans’ ability to recognize musical melodies is generally limited to pure-tone frequencies below 4 or 5 kHz. This limit coincides with the … Read more

Soloist evaluations of six Old Italian and six new violins

Claudia Fritz, Joseph Curtin, Jacques Poitevineau, Hugues Borsarello, Indiana Wollman, Fan-Chia Tao, and Thierry Ghasarossian PNAS 2014 111 (20) 7224-7229; published ahead of print April 7, 2014, http://www.pnas.org/content/111/20/7224.full.pdf+html “Soloist evaluations of six Old Italian and six new violins” conducted by Claudia Fritz, Joseph Curtin, Jacques Poitevineau, and Fan-Chia Tao. This research was published in the … Read more

Superior time perception for lower musical pitch explains why bass-ranged instruments lay down musical rhythms

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Michael J. Hove, Céline Marie, Ian C. Bruce, and Laurel J. Trainor PNAS 2014 ; published ahead of print June 30, 2014, http://www.pnas.org/content/early/2014/06/25/1402039111.full.pdf+html   The statement you provided suggests that there may be a relationship between the perception of time and musical pitch, particularly in the context of rhythm perception and bass-ranged instruments. Here’s an … Read more

The 49 Octaves of Sound and Light – aetherforce

Light & Color Healing presented by Thomas Joseph Brown – intro to Royal Raymond Rife and Dinshah Ghadiali work, and understand even more how biogeometry works.   https://keychests.com/item.php?v=creglicegyxvzlhwixnziypz The concept of the “49 Octaves of Sound and Light” is a metaphysical theory that explores the relationship between sound, light, and consciousness. It is often associated … Read more

Richard D Hall & Neil Sanders – Mind Control Overview

Richard D. Hall and Neil Sanders have collaborated on various projects related to conspiracy theories, mind control, and other fringe topics. While I don’t have specific information on a joint project titled “Mind Control Overview,” both individuals have separately explored the topic of mind control in their work. Richard D. Hall is a British filmmaker … Read more

Neil Sanders – Your Mind is Not Your Own – Mind Control, Tavistock and The Beatles

Neil addresses the subject of mind control and has been studying the history of this dark art and its application by military and government intelligence agencies across the globe for many years. He holds an MA in Film Studies, studied Psychology and Media Production for his BA Honors and is a qualified hypnotherapist. Neil has … Read more

What Music Do Animals Like?

What Music Do Animals Like? Research published today by the American Psychological Association has shown that chimpanzees prefer listening to West African akan and North Indian raga over listening to silence. What does this say about the evolutionary purpose of music? Previous work by McDermott and Hauser showed that when tamarins and marmosets were given … Read more

MP3 vs. Uncompressed audio null test

When you subtract a mp3 file from its comparatively uncompressed origin, the result is surprisingly musical.  It is shocking how much information is lost between original and digitally-compressed mp3.  When played, what has been removed is shockingly song-like…almost like a twin has been removed.     An MP3 vs. uncompressed audio null test is an … Read more

The Sounds of the Universe – Professor Carolin Crawford

In space no-one can hear you scream… but it is still a noisy Universe. We are familiar with the many stunning images of space, but these are only part of the whole human experience. This lecture takes a new approach to appreciating the Universe, through the vehicle of sound. Once we understand how sound is … Read more

Harmony: Chords and How to Build Them

How harmony works in western music. Traids formed out of scales, common harmonic progressions, nature of modulation. Listening skills for determining regular or irregular change rates. Wide variety of examples. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wxf8mHkxgoA   Harmony in music refers to the combination of different musical elements, such as chords, melodies, and rhythms, to create a pleasing and coherent … Read more

The Supernatural Power of Music – Eric P. Dollard

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http://youtube.com/watch?v=W_DiYxrJMzA     Eric P. Dollard is a controversial figure known for his unconventional theories in the fields of electrical engineering and physics. He has made various claims about the nature of electricity, electromagnetic phenomena, and the properties of music. However, it’s important to note that Dollard’s ideas are not widely accepted by mainstream scientists … Read more

Esoteric Discussions with Neil Sanders the Manipulation of Hip Hop

Author and lecturer Neil Sanders joins me live on the show as we discuss the deliberate erosion of Hip and Hop and Rap through techniques of mind control and media manipulation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYFLKuJ2vng   Neil Sanders is known for his exploration of various forms of mass manipulation, including the influence of media and entertainment industries on … Read more

Jemma King – Monarch Programming, Mind Control & Pop Music

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyOaHdMV3YE   Jemma King is an author and lecturer known for her research into conspiracy theories, mind control, and related topics. In her work, she has explored the concept of Monarch programming, which is a conspiracy theory alleging the existence of a covert mind control program conducted by various government agencies or clandestine organizations. The … Read more

Emancipate Yourself From Mental Slavery — Your Thoughts Are Not Your Own; Marketing, Movies and Music – Neil Sanders

During the interview, Neil talks about the corrosive and hypnotic effects of TV and how our identities and perceptions of life have been moulded by the advertising industry. He also discusses Hollywood movie propaganda, the victimisation of famous entertainers who’ve spoken out against The Establishment, MK’ed celebs, manufactured Pop acts, music as a form of … Read more

Control of Popular Music – Neil Sanders – Your Thoughts Are Not Your Own

Published on Jun 1, 2013 http://www.richplanet.net/ http://www.neilsandersmindcontrol.com/   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUhZIRmCadI   Neil Sanders is a British author and lecturer known for his research and commentary on topics related to mind control, propaganda, and mass media manipulation. In his book “Your Thoughts Are Not Your Own” and other works, Sanders explores the ways in which various institutions, … Read more

Building the perfect guitar: Paul Reed Smith

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Paul Reed Smith — guitar-maker, musician, songwriter and the Founder and Managing General Partner of Paul Reed Smith Guitars, was born in Bethesda, Maryland. He made his first playable guitar for extra credit at St. Mary’s College. In 1985, he… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNzJjlV1TOA   Paul Reed Smith (PRS) is a renowned guitar maker known for crafting high-quality … Read more

Unlocking Music with Neuroscience: Ardon Shorr

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cswhOCKQZ7Q     Unlocking music with neuroscience is a fascinating area of study that combines the art of music with the science of the brain. Ardon Shorr, among others, has explored how our brains perceive, process, and are affected by music. This interdisciplinary approach seeks to understand not just the emotional and psychological impacts of … Read more

Jubing Kristianto – Six String Happiness

Jubing Kristianto is four times national winner of “Yamaha Festival Gitar Indonesia” (1987, 1992, 1994, and 1995). He’s also a recipient of Distinguished Award at “Yamaha South-East Asia Guitar Festival” in 1984. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNsyVIdOewM   Jubing Kristianto is an acclaimed classical guitarist from Indonesia, known for his expressive performances and diverse repertoire that spans from classical … Read more

What My Guitar Taught Me About Improving Education: Steve Joordens

Steve Joordens is a multiple award-winning lecturer at the University of Toronto Scarborough. His passion for teaching is reflected every year in the faces of the 1800 students in Introductory Psychology. He is continuously engaging his students with… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=we5G-lpQMBI   Steve Joordens is indeed a highly acclaimed lecturer at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC). … Read more

Classical Guitar Innovator: Eliot Fisk

Guitarist Eliot Fisk plays Bach, Sor and Tarrega and talks about his special relationship with guitar legend Andres Segovia. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ySbsr5PsNY   Eliot Fisk is celebrated as one of the most innovative and influential classical guitarists of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Born on August 10, 1954, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Fisk has made significant … Read more

Classical guitar is NOT boring: Marina Alexandra

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Asd813Gcns   Marina Alexandra is an accomplished classical guitarist known for her technical skill, expressive playing, and contributions to the classical guitar community. Though specific biographical details about her might need to be more widely known, she has made a name for herself through performances, teaching, and her efforts to promote classical guitar music. ### … Read more

Richard Gill – The Value of Music Education

Music educator Richard Gill argues the case for igniting the imagination through music and for making our own music. In this talk, he leads the TEDxSydney audience through some surprising illustrations of the relationship between music … https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeRus3NVbwE   Richard Gill was an esteemed Australian conductor, music educator, and advocate for music education. Throughout his … Read more

Music and the Brain: Jessica Grahn

Jessica Grahn, Cognitive Neuroscientist, talks about the power of the human mind and how it can be transformed through music. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDfVsFxJXms     Jessica Grahn, Ph.D., is a cognitive neuroscientist with a special focus on music and the brain. Her research explores how music affects cognitive processes and neural activity, shedding light on why music … Read more