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Classical Notes: September 2, 2009 Archive
Listening to music is just monkey-business
Posted at 1:37 PM on September 2, 2009
by Alison Young
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He's a cellist and composer but his study has all the hallmarks of scientific research.
David Teie is working on a theory that explains the effect of music on emotions.
It sounds simple enough: we react to music that reminds us of familiar sounds like laughter, heartbeats, or a mother's cooing. But he's not using humans to prove his theory, rather he's using our ancestors, monkeys.
Boheme, Two Ways
Posted at 1:57 PM on September 2, 2009
by Rex Levang
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Glimpses at two very different cinematic takes on La Boheme.....
This first one, due for US release this month, has a traditional look and a starry cast (Anna Netrebko and Rolando Villazon).
Meanwhile, director Werner Herzog contrasts Puccini's music with images of Ethiopia and the Mursi people.
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