The Man Who Became a Classical Composer After Being Struck By Lightning
Oliver Sacks, the great neurologist, died last month at the age of 82. Few people have done more to educate
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Neurology
Science Says: Bass Players Are More Important Than You Could Know
According to a new study, there are very important and powerful neurological reasons as to why we need bass. Danny
Read moreSo Classical Music Will Twist My Genes and Improve My Memory?
I’ll just quote from Psyblog so the message is crystal clear: Listening to classical music enhances the activity of genes
Read moreHow Music Messes with Our Sense of Time
I always jog to music because I find that it helps pass the time. When I get in the groove,
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Yes, Drummers’ Brains ARE Different from Everyone Else’s. And That’s a Good Thing.
As a drummer myself, I’ve come to tolerate all manner of drummer jokes. But hang on. It turns out that
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Listening to Music at Work Could Really F**k Up Your Brain
There was a time when I had music on in the background all the time. Throughout high school and university,
Read moreHow Playing Music is the Absolute BEST Thing for Your Brain.
Time to pick up that old instrument. And if you’ve never played, it’s time to start. From Brain Pickings:
Read moreWant to Avoid Dementia Later On? Learn a Musical Instrument Now.
Here’s your safety tip for today: learning to play a musical instrument can stave off dementia. Studies on twins show
Read moreHow Watching Music Videos Can Help Treat Brain Injuries
It call comes down to watching the patient’s eyes as he/she watches the music video. This comes from Gizmag: Brain
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How Sound Affects Taste
From the medical mysteries file via Boing Boing: White wine goes with fish and red wine goes with meat. But
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What Does Music Taste Like? (Yes, That’s What I Asked)
We know what it means when someone says you have good taste in music. But let’s turn that around slightly
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