Your Brain on Music– Each week we dissect an iconic song from both a layman’s perspective (mine) and a scientific perspective offered by guest neuroscientists, musicologists and more. We will explore things like: What makes this song iconic and intriguing?
Our Artist this Week
Nick DeMatteo is a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, music producer and sound editor. His band REC has released over a dozen albums, and he’s written and produced music for several films and shows.
In this episode of Your Brain on Music, we take a look at Nick’s career, iconic songs that resonate with him, and put him through our lighting round of questions designed to help people curate their own playlist.
https://www.nickdematteo.com/
Other Features
Following Nick, Connie Tomaino offers practical tips for you to use music in your everyday life for health and wellness. Connie of the Executive Director and co-founder, along with Oliver Sacks, of the Institute for Music and Neurological Function.
https://imnf.org/
Gratitude especially to listener James Skarnikat for sharing his thoughts on a song that has impacted his life.
https://www.facebook.com/jimmysoldtimeradioshow/
Introduction courtesy of Jim Nantz and, additionally, thanks to Ariel Sol for the original music. https://www.arielsol.com/
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About Your Brain on Music
Each week we dissect a famous song from both a layman’s perspective (mine) and a scientific perspective offered by guest neuroscientists, musicologists and more. We will explore things like: What makes this song iconic and intriguing? What is your initial reaction and interpretation of the song? How does this song make you feel? What emotions, memories are stirred? What is happening in our brains when we listen to it? What musical elements contribute to the songs impact? Can we learn anything from the production techniques? How do the vocal delivery, instrumentation, arrangement contribute to the mood and atmosphere? How has the song influenced music culture? How can listeners deepen their appreciation of the song after understanding its elements? We will invite celebrity music guests to talk about music in their lives and how songs, beyond their own, have impacted their lives, including that day’s featured song.
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