Why Music Moves Us
Adults MusicWhy does music make us feel happy or sad? Or angry or romantic? How can simple sound waves cause so much emotion? I went from my comfy chair to the streets of Austin to investigate how it might be written into our neuroscience and evolution. Modern neuroscience says our brains may be wired to pick certain emotions out of music because they remind us of how people move!
Ed Sheeran - Wayfaring Stranger
Adults MusicUsing an app on the Iphone named "Voice Jam" my friend just busted out singing in my garage! i thought it was amazing and so did many other people that I have showed this video to. Just want to see you what you, YouTube viewers think of him, so if you like it Like and Subscribe and there will be more Covers soon! Tell me what you guys n gals think about it!
Why we love repetition in music - Elizabeth Hellmuth Margulis
Adults MusicHow many times does the chorus repeat in your favorite song? How many times have you listened to that chorus? Repetition in music isn't just a feature of Western pop songs, either; it's a global phenomenon. Why? Elizabeth Hellmuth Margulis walks us through the basic principles of the 'exposure effect,' detailing how repetition invites us into music as active participants, rather than passive listeners.
How playing an instrument benefits your brain - Anita Collins
Adults MusicWhen you listen to music, multiple areas of your brain become engaged and active. But when you actually play an instrument, that activity becomes more like a full-body brain workout. What's going on? Anita Collins explains the fireworks that go off in musicians' brains when they play, and examines some of the long-term positive effects of this mental workout.
Michael Jackson on Beer Bottles
Adults MusicIt is time for bottle monday (last monday of the month) which means, that a new video is released. We are so excited for this one, because we simply just love Michael Jackson. Billie Jean is a really great song and it is perfect for trying out our new technique: double bottle playing.
Amazing jam session
Adults MusicJaime Tatos Maldonado comes across a musician playing outside of a store in Dallas, Texas. He decides to record at just the right moment because complete strangers join in and start singing along with the musician's song. It's a proof that music has the power to bring anyone together.