Daniel J. Levitin runs the Laboratory for Musical Perception, Cognition and Expertise at McGill University, where he holds the Bell Chair in the Psychology of Electronic Communication. Before becoming a neuroscientist, he worked as a session musician, sound engineer and record producer. He has written extensively both in scientific journals and music trade magazines such as Grammy and Billboard.
This Is Your Brain on Music: The Science of a Human Obsession
This Is Your Brain on Music: The Science of a Human Obsession
Synopsis
Neuroscientist Daniel J. Levitin explores the profound connection between music and the human brain. He investigates how we compose, perform, listen to, and enjoy music, arguing that it is fundamental to our species. Drawing on scientific research and diverse musical examples, Levitin reveals the mechanisms behind our emotional attachment to music, the nature of musical expertise, and why songs get stuck in our heads.
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Daniel J. LevitinProtagonist
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U2Cameo
Mr. MozartCameo
Duke EllingtonCameo
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This Is Your Brain on Music: The Science of a Human ObsessionAudiobook, 2007
1 pages
Penguin AudioLanguage: EnglishISBN: 9780143142324Abridged2 editions available
