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How Music Works
William James referred to our “susceptibility to music,” and while music can affect all of us—calm us, animate us, comfort us, thrill us, or serve to organize and synchronize us at work or play—it
Oliver Sacks • Musicophilia
From cultural relevant listening rooms to high-fidelity installations in luxury boutiques, sound wasn’t background—it was center stage. Carefully tuned, masterfully designed, and often deeply emotional.It got me thinking: are we entering a new era of sonic space-making?Not just branded playlists or vibey DJs, but sound as material, mood, and messag... See more
The Sonification of Milan Design Week | Riccardo Trabattoni | 14 comments
because this kind of close listening is the source of my pleasure as a consumer of music.
Ted Gioia • How to Listen to Jazz
A common mission runs through the stories of this new generation of musicians: they are finding new ways to connect music with audiences. Musicians are no longer content to perform only in traditional, formal venues, disconnected from audiences and from communities. Musicians today explore ways to find a sense of immediacy, connection, and relevanc
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