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The language, neurology, and DNA of music

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http://www.wnyc.org/shows/radiolab/episodes/2006/04/21

There is a good summary of the program on that page, and the program is available via mp3 download or streaming media.

Of course the presentation is not comprehensive--it just touches down on a few ideas/issues--but it is a step forward into looking scientifically at music, and demonstrates some intriguing results.

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Of course the presentation is not comprehensive--it just touches down on a few ideas/issues--but it is a step forward into looking scientifically at music, and demonstrates some intriguing results.

Wow, I only listened to half of it, but the implications are amazing. The nature of perfect pitch- the relationship to language, etc. is really fascinating. It's funny, I've always heard people say that my ability to pick up languages and my musical talent were related, but I had no idea how much. That explains why hearing someone speak mispronounce spanish has the same effect on me as hearing an instrument played out of tune :D

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