Joe Stilgoe and Philip Ball On The Science Of Music

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Internationally acclaimed singer, pianist and songwriter Joe Stilgoe, invites you to help him explore what science can reveal about the mood of music with the help of Philip Ball, science writer, polymath and musician. This recording will see Joe turn your suggestions into sounds that can both move us and help Phil reveal the secrets of our musical instinct. Ever wondered what makes a happy tune happy and a sad song sad? Would you like to find out how the human brain is affected by changes in tempo, key and intervals? Featuring improv performance by Joe, in-depth discussion, and no small amount of audience participation, this broadcast presents the perfect opportunity to learn from the experts.