This Is What It Sounds Like

Name: This Is What It Sounds Like
Brand: Vintage Publishing
SKU: 9781529114010
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What the Music You Love Says About You

By Ogi Ogas and Dr. Susan Rogers

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This Is What It Sounds Like by Ogi Ogas and Dr. Susan Rogers explores the science behind why we love certain songs and sounds. It delves into the unique ways our brains react to music, blending personal anecdotes with cutting-edge research, providing an engaging look into the psychology of musical preferences.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the science of music and want to understand why certain tunes captivate you. The authors combine psychology and neuroscience to explore how our brains process and appreciate music, offering a unique blend of expert insight and accessible explanations.

This Is What It Sounds Like

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A legendary record-producer-turned-brain-scientist explains why you love the music you do in an antidote to the Spotify algorithm doldrums.

Extraordinary insights about music, emotion and the brain...An instant classic – Daniel Levitin, author of This Is Your Brain on Music

This Is What It Sounds Like is a journey into the science and soul of music. It's also the story of a musical trailblazer who began as a humble audio tech in L.A. to become Prince's chief engineer for Purple Rain and one of the most successful female record producers of all time.

Now an award-winning professor of cognitive neuroscience, Dr Susan Rogers takes readers behind the scenes of record-making and leads us to musical self-awareness. She explains that everyone possesses a unique 'listener profile', shows how being musical can mean actively listening, and encourages us to think about the records that define us. Lively and illuminating, this book will refresh your playlists, deepen your connection to artists, and change the way you listen to music.

Superb... this book can show you how to be a better listener – Times Literary Supplement

A provocative blend of studio stories and fascinating neuroscience – Alan Light, author of Let's Go Crazy: Prince and the Making of Purple Rain

Fizzing with energy and insight...a crucial addition to the canon of music must-reads – Kate Hutchinson

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

This Is What It Sounds Like by Ogi Ogas and Dr. Susan Rogers is acclaimed for its extraordinary insights about music, emotion, and the brain. It is praised as an essential and beautifully written study that explores why we love certain music and how it resonates with our individual selves. The book is celebrated for its blend of personal anecdotes, music studio stories, and neuroscience, making it not just an informative read but also a joyous celebration of the art of listening.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529114010

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 202g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

Dr. Susan Rogers (Author) Susan E Rogers, PhD. is a Professor of Music Cognition at Berklee College of Music in Boston, where she received the Berklee Distinguished Faculty Award, the college's highest teaching honor. Prior to her science career, Rogers was a multi-platinum record producer, recording engineer, and mixer. She is best known for her work with Prince ("Purple Rain") as well as David Byrne, Barenaked Ladies, and many others. Ogi Ogas (Author) Ogi Ogas, PhD, is a mathematical neuroscientist and the author of Journey of the Mind- How Thinking Emerged from Chaos. He was a Department of Homeland Security Fellow and a Research Fellow at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.