In this groundbreaking union of art and science; rocker-turned-neuroscientist Daniel J. Levitin explores the connection between musicmdash;its performance; its composition; how we listen to it; why we enjoy itmdash;and the human brain. Taking on prominent thinkers who argue that music is nothing more than an evolutionary accident; Levitin poses that music is fundamental to our species; perhaps even more so than language. Drawing on the latest research and on musical examples ranging from Mozart to Duke Ellington to Van Halen; he reveals:bull; How composers produce some of the most pleasurable effects of listening to music by exploiting the way our brains make sense of the worldbull; Why we are so emotionally attached to the music we listened to as teenagers; whether it was Fleetwood Mac; U2; or Dr. Drebull; That practice; rather than talent; is the driving force behind musical expertisebull; How those insidious little jingles (called earworms) get stuck in our headA Los Angeles Times Book Award finalist; This Is Your Brain on Music will attract readers of Oliver Sacks and David Byrne; as it is an unprecedented; eye-opening investigation into an obsession at the heart of human nature.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. inspiring drawingsBy drweb4Mr Ching is a fine teacher of perspective. In June 2013 I attended a workshop in Seattle WA titled Line to Color; where he patiently tutored us on the basics of the art. I have been to Japan and was excited to see this book of his drawings. Now; I see that he is a great draftsman also. I have scrolled through the Kindle and read here and there. I approve of the hand lettered font. It is much more personal and also easy to read. Precise and honest depiction of a visually stimulating environment. I will most likely buy a hard copy.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Japan via SketchbookBy K. HoppsA snapshot collage of Japan using sketches instead of photos. This will inspire you to sketch and to visit Japan. For fans of sketching and fans of Japan. The sketches are wonderful and the narrative enlightening. Youll want to browse this terrific little book over and over again.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Wonderful sketches!By Arcata RedSketches from Japan by Frank Ching is a wonderful book of the time he spent in Japan teaching and walking and sketching. The sketches transport you and you experience the many by-ways that he walked and examined. Ching has an incredible talent and you gain from sensing his observations. I highly recommend the book to drawers; travelers; and those who appreciate fine art.