This Is Your Brain on Music: The Science of a Human Obsession (Paperback)
July 15th, 2009 by Admin, under CD Stands. 10 Comments
From Publishers WeeklyStarred Review. Think of a song that resonates deep down in your being. Now imagine sitting down with someone who was there when the song was recorded and can tell you how that series of sounds was committed to tape, and who can also explain why that particular combination of rhythms, timbres and pitches has lodged in your memory, making your pulse race and your heart swell every time you hear it. Remarkably, Levitin does all this and more, interrogating the basi (more…)
10 Comments
Anonymous on July 15th, 2009
1.0 out of 5 stars
If you make a mistake, be sure to repeat itSeveral reviewers with considerable expert knowledge in the area have – it is fair to say – excoriated this book on this site.
Timber on July 15th, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Book
This is a great book. I play Tabla and this book just further enhances my practice.
Kevin on July 16th, 2009
3.0 out of 5 stars
The X Factor
Well written and informative, but Mr. Levitin is apparently unable to recognize the X factor that is the indescribable, innate quality of an artist that cannot be taught; that…
Pahana on July 16th, 2009
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic Book!
This book does an amazing job of introducing the reader to how the brain works, how it develops in the human, and how it responds to various stimuli including music.
Damara on July 16th, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars
Science for the rest of us
Well written science about our brains and music that we can understand. Levitin uses humor and what we know to explain our obsession with music.
Usher on July 16th, 2009
3.0 out of 5 stars
High on small stories, short on science
Interesting topic, and I had high expectations. Maybe that is part of the reason I was a little disappointed.
Maconaquea on July 16th, 2009
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good introduction
Great introductory book on Music and how brain interprets and responds to it. Interesting…It leaves you piqued but without satisfying your curiosity enough…
Motivational Posters on July 16th, 2009
2.0 out of 5 stars
A disappointing read
There is not much that I can add to the many well written and accurate comments left by other Amazon.com (one and two star) reviewers.
Umatilla on July 17th, 2009
3.0 out of 5 stars
Great companion for new music students
Very interesting book, primarily focusing on evolutionary biology and how music fits into the big picture.
Anonymous on July 15th, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars
Whoa Dang…
This book will blow your mind. It should be standard literature for anyone who’s musically inclined.