Questions About Musicophilia: Tales of Music and the Brain

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have just started reading this. will take it slow, because I must constantly stop to peruse the sensations it causes----------mostly joy...?.

Suzuki It is just so absorbing. Not many books hold enough ideas in one place to keep my attention. But this one does. I can't get to the next chapter withou…moreIt is just so absorbing. Not many books hold enough ideas in one place to keep my attention. But this one does. I can't get to the next chapter without wanting to find someone to discuss it with.(less)

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How can i buy this one?

Kristine try searching online or in your local bookstore.

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I want to read this book, but first, I'd like to know if Sacks talks about synesthesia in this? A certain version of it makes one see colors in their head when hearing music. I have it, and I'd like to see what he says about it.

Marie Yes, Sacks does talk about synesthesia nad musical synthesia.

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Music is a wonderful thing I recommend everyone to listen to it often to relieve stress?

Denisa Anastase Yes, moreover, it is an international language that does not need a dictionary. Every type of emotion can be expressed and also relief, calm, peaceful…moreYes, moreover, it is an international language that does not need a dictionary. Every type of emotion can be expressed and also relief, calm, peacefulness, and focus on an important activity.(less)

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