Music and the Brain Archives - Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things

People Who Don’t Like Music Might Have a “Disconnected” Brain

Chances are pretty good that if you follow this blog, you enjoy music. Many people enjoy music, but there are

Music and its effects on the human body continue to be amazing. It can be used for so many things,

Not only is music interesting to listen to, but its effects on the human brain is fascinating. Music can help

Last month, I was invited to speak at an event staged by Ontario Shores, a mental health centre on the

In April 2013, my grandfather died at the age of 102 1/2. He was in pretty good shape up to

Being your Authentic Self – Richard Crouse in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 035 July 2, 2021
You would be given a free pass if you forgot that before the rise of the social media influencer there were already pundits and personalities on TV, radio and print. There’s just been that much exponential change in the media business over the last 15 years. Yet today, those who were formerly the audience are […]
Mark Silver
The Business of Radio – Elliott Hurst in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 034 June 21, 2021
The commercialization of streaming audio is not a new phenomenon. Going back 100 years, it was simply known by another name, broadcasting. With the launch, rise and now transition to digital and apps, the business models of audio-preneurs have generally been the same, mostly because of the challenge of measurement, a problem audio’s cousin television […]
Mark Silver
The Custodian of Toronto Sports – Richard Peddie in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 033 May 27, 2021
Over a 20+ year span, as the Toronto pro sports scene evolved from older venues and stands filled with blue and white (Leafs, Blue Jays, Argonauts) to a more intense red (Raptors, TFC), and grand coliseums that define the city’s skyline, there is one sports executive in particular who ownership looked to. We’re of course […]
Mark Silver