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
Death Metal and Music Criticism: Analysis at the Limits. By Michelle Phillipov. pp. xx + 158. (Lexington Books, Lanham, MD, 2012.95. ISBN 978-0-7391-6461-7.) Abstract Michelle Phillipov challenges the tendency of popular music studies to focus on questions of a political nature. The first half of the book is a thorough critique of ‘The Rise … Read more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2xrl3dFft8 The “Mozart Effect” is a term popularized by a study published in 1993 by researchers Frances Rauscher, Gordon Shaw, and Katherine Ky in the journal Nature. The study suggested that listening to Mozart’s music could temporarily improve spatial reasoning skills in college students. However, the findings were limited to a specific task and did … Read more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kk4g4ZTR8so The phrase “Oh my little China Girl” references the song “China Girl” co-written by David Bowie and Iggy Pop. Initially appearing on Iggy Pop’s 1977 album “The Idiot,” it became more widely known through David Bowie’s version released on his 1983 album “Let’s Dance.” The song’s lyrics tell the story of a complex, … Read more
Abstract Alexandra Palace and Park, situated on Muswell Hill in North London, opened in 1873. Envisaged as a ‘palace of the people’, this enormous structure and landscaped gardens were constructed to provide leisure and entertainment to a local population estimated to be one million people. It provided a cornucopia of attractions including flower displays, … Read more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zvjW9arAZ0 Victor Wooten, a renowned bassist and music educator, eloquently advocates for viewing music as a language. This perspective is central to his teaching philosophy and is engagingly explored in his book, “The Music Lesson: A Spiritual Search for Growth Through Music.” Through this lens, Wooten offers insights into the learning and teaching … Read more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCMy4fRk-z0 Alan Watt (not to be confused with philosopher Alan Watts) was a researcher, speaker, and author known for his work on various topics related to global governance, psychology, and the manipulation of culture and public opinion. Among his broad range of interests, Watt also delved into the music industry, often discussing how it … Read more
Abstract Dr Joseph Puleo discovered a pattern of six repeating codes he claimed he had uncovered within the bible. These he believed were encoded,appropriately enough,into the Book of Numbers, chapter 7,in verses 12 through 83. When he deciphered these verses reducing the verse numbers to their single digit integers, the code revealed a series … Read more
Abstract Gender in Chinese Music is an admirably ambitious volume that spans an impressive range of temporal and geographical axes, forcefully demonstrating the breathtaking range of musical traditions in the PRC. There are too many gems in this book to address here so I will limit myself to presenting a few sample chapters, chosen in … Read more
Abstract This content analysis sought to determine information related to users uploading, general content, and specific characteristics of music education videos on YouTube. A total of 1,761 videos from a keyword search of “music education” were viewed and categorized. Results for relevant videos indicated users posted videos under 698 different usernames, with postings under a … Read more
Much of our enjoyment of music comes from its balance of predictability and surprise. Musical pitch fluctuations follow a 1/f power law that precisely achieves this balance. Musical rhythms, especially those of Western classical music, are considered highly regular and predictable, and this predictability has been hypothesized to underlie rhythm’s contribution to our enjoyment of … Read more
Here’s my newly-extended presentation on ‘the mind control manipulations and satanic agenda of the mainstream music industry.’ Yes, you read that correctly! This was recorded at the Changing Times event in West Sussex on 21st March, and subjects covered include occult symbolism in music videos, predictive programming, mind-controlled artists, Illuminati rituals, production techniques, degenerative lyrics, … Read more
Sold Their Souls For Rock And Roll documentary Hells Bells documentary Conjuring demons into rock music. See also G CRAIGE LEWIS, EX-MINISTRIES https://www.bitchute.com/video/uVzT0gY7KFbk/ “Selling their souls for rock and roll” is a metaphorical expression that has been used to describe musicians and bands in the rock and roll genre who are perceived to … Read more
Rickie Lee Jones is an American singer-songwriter known for her distinctive voice, eclectic musical style, and poetic lyrics. She emerged in the late 1970s as part of the singer-songwriter movement and quickly gained recognition for her unique blend of jazz, blues, rock, and pop influences. Here are some key points about Rickie Lee Jones: 1. … Read more
Abstract Maladaptive auditory cortex reorganization may contribute to the generation and maintenance of tinnitus. Because cortical organization can be modified by behavioral training, we attempted to reduce tinnitus loudness by exposing chronic tinnitus patients to self-chosen, enjoyable music, which was modified (“notched”) to contain no energy in the frequency range surrounding the individual tinnitus … Read more
From wikipedia: Holton built Ellis a custom trumpet which he received in September 1965.[15] Its additional (fourth) valve enabled it to produce quarter tones. The inspiration for this may have been due to his studies of Indian music, which includes bent pitches that some ethnomusicologists refer to as “microtones”. However, it was probably more the result of Ellis’s … Read more
POLITICS BOOK VIII, chap. 5-7 http://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Politics_ (Aristotle) CHAPTER V With respect to music we have already spoken a little in a doubtful manner upon this subject. It will be proper to go over again more particularly what we then said, which may serve as an introduction to what any other person may choose to offer thereon; … Read more
Abstract “Pornography, violence and obscenity on TV and in movies will be deliberately increased. People will be desensitized to violence and porn and made to feel life is short, precarious and brutish. Music will be used for indoctrination and ‘will get worse.’” Content listen from 7:00 in paraphrased — Emperor would not check writings … Read more
Having looked at the flat geometry (two dimensional) of the number Phi, we now find it in the most symmetrical of the three-dimensional solids – the Platonic Solids. The five regular solids (where “regular” means all sides are equal and all angles are the same and all the faces are identical) are called the five … Read more
We look around us–constantly. But how often do we listen around us? Sound is critically important to our bodies and brains, and to the wider natural world. In the womb, we hear before we see. Join John Schaefer, Jamshed Bharucha, Christopher Shera, the Danish sound artist Jacob Kirkegaard and multi-instrumentalists Polygraph Lounge for a fascinating … Read more
34:10 in — “Over 200 rappers died [in 2020]; that’s an average of every forty-four hours that’s a dead rapper.” This video is positively stunning, and yet not surprising at all — the music itself, the lyrics, everything, are all composed ‘by the numbers’ — learn how to decode those numbers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_wuCed1tIQ Redrum by Srebmun … Read more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEx8QD2lC48 Mark Devlin is a British DJ, author, and public speaker known for his work in exploring conspiracy theories and hidden agendas in the music industry. In his book titled “Musical Truth,” as well as in various interviews, presentations, and online content, Devlin discusses what he refers to as “The Great 20th Century … Read more
Stunning. The whole thing, alllll of it, was a carefully-controlled, orchestrated put-on. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hYgkzpGieU The numerology is telling — The claim of “Manufactured Beatles” is a conspiracy theory that suggests that The Beatles, one of the most influential and successful bands in music history, were not a genuine musical group … Read more
Intention. Presentation. What does this convey? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8dMmMpqLdQ The phrase “Authenticity or Glorification and Celebration of Self-Annihilation” suggests a dichotomy between two contrasting approaches or attitudes towards one’s identity and existence. Let’s break down each part of the phrase: Authenticity: Authenticity refers to being true to oneself, one’s values, and one’s experiences. It involves … Read more