Le cerveau et la musique
⚠️ This book is written in French.
A sound, a note, a melody and there it is… the brain in a frenzy. But why do some tunes manage to bring us to tears, give us goosebumps, thrill us or make us dance? Why are we moved by Beethoven's symphonies, by Céline Dion's vocal performances, by the frenzied reels of Ti-Jean Carignan or by Arcade Fire concerts?
Of course, it all begins with the ear. The sound waves produced by a piano, a flute or a violin rush in and are transformed into nerve impulses that travel to various regions of the brain.
A seasoned science journalist, Michel Rochon takes us on a fascinating exploration of the musical brain. He reveals the latest discoveries in artificial intelligence, neuropsychology, linguistics and even mathematics that give us a new understanding of sonic harmonies. And we are in for more surprises, as researchers are increasingly identifying the clinical and therapeutic benefits of music.
When you close this book, you will no longer hear rock, jazz, classical, opera, traditional, rap or techno the same way. And there is no doubt: it is music that has made us more human.
- Author: Michel Rochon
- Publisher: Éditions MultiMondes
- Type: Paperback
- Pages: 192
- Language: French
- ISBN: 9782897730987