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300 Years of Classical Music in 18 Minutes | Joshua Bell | TED

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Does the world still need classical music? What about orchestras? In this gorgeous talk and performance, violinist Joshua Bell and the Chamber Orchestra of America play selections of classical music masterpieces — from Mozart’s Symphony No. 25 to Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony and more — sharing why this art form remains a singularly unifying force.

These Illusions Fool Almost Everyone

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A big thank you to Titus Grenyer over at Pep Organ for showing us around the Sydney Town Hall Organ, to Dr. Diana Deutsch for providing her illusions and insight into the field, to Casey Connor for advice on building sound illusions, and to Dr. Michael Bach for providing the motion-bounce illusion.

How to read music - Tim Hansen

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Like an actor's script, a sheet of music instructs a musician on what to play (the pitch) and when to play it (the rhythm).

Why All Melodies Should Be Free for Musicians to Use | Damien Riehl | TED

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Evoke a familiar tune in a song and get slapped with a lawsuit ... it's a tale almost as old as copyright itself.

Illegal Sound

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Why This Sound is Illegal to Play

Summer of Soul | National Geographic

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Nominated for Best Documentary at this Sunday’s Oscars, Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised), shines a light on the importance of history and stands as a testament to the healing power of music during times of unrest, both past and present.

K'naan - Hurt Me Tomorrow [with lyrics]

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K'naan is a Somali Canadian poet, rapper, singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist. He rose to prominence with the success of his single "Wavin' Flag", which was chosen as Coca-Cola's promotional anthem for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

The V Motion Project - Can't Help Myself

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Here's the official music video for "Can't Help Myself" shot on the streets of Auckland, New Zealand when The V Motion Project team created music through movement.

Ancient Greece's greatest popstar - Diane J. Rayor

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Discover the works of poet and songwriter Sappho, and find out why only fragments of her poetry still survive.

Can loud music damage your hearing?

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Dig into the properties of sound to find out just how bad loud music is for your hearing.

What’s a squillo, and why do opera singers need it?

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Discover the techniques opera singers use to project their voices over the orchestra and the importance of a singer’s squillo.

Carbonara & Tunes | Jamie Oliver & Tom Walker

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In the final part of the mini series with Tom Walker, Jamie couldn’t resist cooking up one of his, and the audiences favourite dishes - authentic Italian Carbonara! But in exchange Tom offered up a brilliant and exclusive song, just for you guys!

Spicy Chicken Wings | Jamie Oliver & Tom Walker

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The bromance has been brewing between Tom Walker and Jamie on social media for a little while now. Jamie’s family are even sketched into Tom’s album artwork, albeit very small!

Will This Trick Your Ears? (Audio Illusions)

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someBODY ONCE TOLD ME...

Rise Of The Mesopredator

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Thanks to humans, old school apex predators are struggling to hold onto their perch at the top of the food chain.

Where the Sounds From the World's Favorite Movies Are Born

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WIRED gets a tour from veteran Foley artist John Roesch of the Skywalker's custom built soundstage. Roesch reveals some of the strangest audio props that were used in films like 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit,' 'Back to the Future' and 'Braveheart'.

Could Playing Music DRASTICALLY Change Your Brain?

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You might've heard that playing an instrument makes you smarter. Is this true?

Apartment Sessions - Somebody To Love (Queen)

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Apartment Sessions is produced and created by Luke McGinnis, Evan Tyor and Liz Maney

Havana - Pentatonix

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Pentatonix is an American a cappella group from Arlington, Texas, consisting of vocalists Scott Hoying, Mitch Grassi, Kirstin Maldonado, Kevin Olusola and Matt Sallee.

What Happens When You Give Graffiti Artists An Abandon Warehouse

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No wall is safe in the presence of a graffiti artist with a can in his hand. Here's an incredible time-lapse footage of what happens when Sofles, Fintan Magee, Treas and Quench are let loose in an empty warehouse.

Why we really really really like repetition in music

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It slays all day.