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Music and The Mind: How They Co-Evolved
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Blending cutting-edge scientific findings Levitin’s sweeping study incorporates wisdom gleaned from interviews with icons ranging from Sting and Paul Simon to Joni Mitchell along with classical musicians, poets, anthropologists, and evolutionary biologists.
FRIENDSHIP, JOY, COMFORT, KNOWLEDGE, RELIGION & LOVE
These six musical forms enlighten human nature in a way you will never forget.
Blending cutting-edge scientific findings with his own sometimes hilarious experiences as a musician, Levitin showcases how the brain evolved to play and listen to music in six fundamental forms.
Dr. Daniel
Levitin
McGill University In Montreal
Dr. Levitin runs the laboratory for Musical Perception, Cognition, and Expertise at McGill University. Before becoming a research scientist, he was a record producer and professional musician.