The world in six songs : how the musical brain ... Read More
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- ISBN: 9780525950738 (hardcover)
- ISBN: 0525950737 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: 354 p. ; 24 cm.
- Publisher: New York : Dutton, c2008.
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| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 291-329) ... Read More |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Taking it from the top, or, "The hills are ... Read More |
| Summary, etc.: | The author of This Is Your Brain on Music ... Read More |
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| Subject: | Music > Psychological aspects Music > Social aspects Music > Origin |
Summary:
The author of This Is Your Brain on Music showcases his theory of how the brain evolved to play and listen to music in six fundamental forms--for knowledge, friendship, religion, joy, comfort, and love. Preserving the emotional history of our lives and of our species, from its very beginning music was also allied to dance, as the structure of the brain confirms; developing this neurological observation, Levitin shows how music and dance enabled the social bonding and friendship necessary for human culture and society to evolve. Blending scientific findings with his own experiences as a musician and music-industry professional, Levitin also incorporates wisdom gleaned from interviews with icons ranging from Sting and Paul Simon to Joni Mitchell, and David Byrne, along with classical musicians and conductors, historians, anthropologists, and evolutionary biologists.--From publisher description.