https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10152421975553541 There have been instances where elephants have shown interest and even exhibited movements in response to music, including performances by concert violinists. While elephants are known for their keen sense of hearing and complex social behaviors, the extent to which they respond to music can vary among individuals and contexts. One notable example … Read more
The Tri Vesica Piscis is a geometric shape formed by the intersection of three circles, resulting in an area that resembles a pointed oval or almond shape. It is derived from the Latin term meaning “three fish bladder,” referring to its appearance resembling three overlapping fish. In various spiritual and esoteric traditions, the Tri Vesica … Read more
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
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
Ian McCulloch, singer-songwriter. I’ve always said that The Killing Moon is the greatest song ever written. I’m sure Paul Simon would be entitled say the same about Bridge Over Troubled Water, but for me The Killing Moon is more than just a song. It’s a psalm, almost hymnal. It’s about everything, from birth to death … Read more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfePSZx7Ysc The “528 Hz Prosperity Key of LOVE” refers to concepts presented by Dr. Leonard G. Horowitz, particularly in his work, *The Book of 528: Prosperity Key of Love*. This book is described as a monumental contribution that aims to correct science and religions with mathematical proofs about LOVE being the “Universal Healer” and … Read more
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
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
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
The concept of “sight over sound” in the judgment of music performance refers to the tendency for visual cues to influence or even override auditory perceptions when evaluating a musical performance. This phenomenon highlights the complex interaction between visual and auditory stimuli in shaping our perception of music. Research in psychology has shown that visual … Read more
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
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
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
Random paint splashed on a canvas is much less appalling than random notes plunked down on a piano. Research, from Dr. Dmitri Tymoczko. youtube presentation on the geometry of music: “Random paint splashed on a canvas is much less appalling than random notes plunked down on a piano.” http://dmitri.tymoczko.com/publications.html What makes music sound good is a … Read more
Jan Irvin of http://www.gnosticmedia.com/ in conversation and discussing the ancient mystery tradition, origins of modern rock and roll with Christopher Knowles regarding his new book The Secret History of Rock N Roll. C https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljQtkglGxV4 “Modern Music: The Mystery Origins of Music” by Christopher Knowles is a book that delves into the origins and evolution … Read more
The Music of the Primes Marcus du Sautoy, Oxford University Thursday, May 8, 2008, at 6:00 pm Marcus du Sautoy, author of the The Music of the Primes, will discuss the mystery of prime numbers, the history behind the https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgqEaUT8Qo0 “Music of the Primes” is a book written by Marcus du Sautoy, a … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
Music evolves as composers, performers, and consumers favor some musical variants over others. To investigate the role of consumer selection, we constructed a Darwinian music engine consisting of a population of short audio loops that sexually reproduce and mutate. This population evolved for 2,513 generations under the selective influence of 6,931 consumers who rated the … Read more
Ancient musical scales vibe with nature. SOURCE “Forgotten In Time: The Ancient Solfeggio Frequencies” is a title often associated with a concept in alternative healing and esoteric spirituality. It refers to the idea that certain specific sound frequencies, known as the Solfeggio frequencies, have ancient origins and possess healing properties. The Solfeggio frequencies … Read more
In this first episode of Your Choice of Music Matters, titled “Science and Your Brain”, Titus Kuulu shares some insights of how music affects the brain. Recorded and Produced by 2nd Coming Broadcasting Network (2CBN TV) in Nairobi Kenya. http://www.2cbn.org https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O29p-z9VyeU In this episode, titled “Science and Your Brain,” listeners can expect to learn about … Read more
Dr. Jessica Grahn talks to Jay Ingram about music and the brain https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5hvuDxcegE Dr. Jessica Grahn is a cognitive neuroscientist whose research focuses on the cognitive and neural mechanisms underlying music perception, cognition, and movement. She is particularly interested in how the brain processes rhythm and timing, and how music can be used to … Read more