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This Is Your Brain on Music: The Science of a Human Obsession
Author: Daniel J. Levitin
ISBN-10: 0452288525
ISBN-13: 9780452288522
Published: 2007-08-28
Publisher: Plume/Penguin
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In this groundbreaking union of art and science, rocker-turned-neuroscientist Daniel J. Levitin explores the connection between music?its performance, its composition, how we listen to it, why we enjoy it?and the human brain. Drawing on the latest research and on musical examples ranging from Mozart to Duke Ellington to Van Halen, Levitin reveals: ? How composers produce some of the most pleasurable effects of listening to music by exploiting the way our brains make sense of the world ? Why we are so emotionally attached to the music we listened to as teenagers, whether it was Fleetwood Mac, U2, or Dr. Dre ? That practice, rather than talent, is the driving force behind musical expertise ? How those insidious little jingles (called earworms) get stuck in our heads And, taking on prominent thinkers who argue that music is nothing more than an evolutionary accident, Levitin argues that music is fundamental to our species, perhaps even more so than language. This Is Your Brain on Music is an unprecedented, eye-opening investigation into an obsession at the heart of human nature.
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Opticks: Or a Treatise of the Reflections, Refractions, Inflections & Colours of Light-Based on the Fourth Edition London, 1730
Author: Sir Isaac Newton
ISBN-10: 0486602052
ISBN-13: 9780486602059
Published: 2012-05-17
Publisher: Dover Publications
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One of the most readable of all the great classics of physical science, Opticks presents a comprehensive survey of 18th-century knowledge of light. Newton describes his experiments with spectroscopy, colors, lenses, reflection, refraction, and more, in language lay readers can easily follow. Based upon the fourth edition, published in 1730. Foreword by Albert Einstein.
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Site and Sound: The Architecture and Acoustics of New Opera Houses and Concert Halls
Author: Victoria Newhouse
ISBN-10: 1580932819
ISBN-13: 9781580932813
Published: 2012-04-10
Publisher: The Monacelli Press
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Victoria Newhouse, noted author and architectural historian, addresses the aesthetics and acoustics in concert halls and opera houses of the past, present, and future in this stunning companion to the highly regarded Towards a New Museum. Site and Sound explores the daunting, perennial question: Does the music serve the space, or the other way around?Heavily illustrated throughout—with historic images, spectular color photographs, detailed drawings—this volume is an informed and enjoyable presentation of a building type that is at the heart of cities small and large. Newhouse starts with a survey of venues from ancient Greek and Roman times and progresses to contemporary works around the world. She singles out Lincoln Center in particular for its long history and its transitions and remodelings over the years. Two major chapters cover the present: one focuses on recent work in the West, including the National Opera House of Norway in Oslo by Snøhetta (2008), the Casa da Música in Porto, Portugal, by Rem Koolhaas (2005), and many more; the second examines the boom in concert halls in China. A final chapter looks at projects that are currently planned and the future of an architecture for music.
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Dance Music Manual, Second Edition: Tools, Toys, and Techniques
Author: Rick Snoman
ISBN-10: 0240521072
ISBN-13: 9780240521077
Published: 2008-10-27
Publisher: Focal Press
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Whatever your level of experience, the Dance Music Manual is packed with sound advice, techniques, and practical examples to help you achieve professional results. Written by a professional producer and remixer, this book offers a comprehensive approach to music production, including knowledge of the tools, equipment, and different dance genres.Get more advice and resources from the book's official website, www.dancemusicproduction.com.* Updated second edition includes sections on recording instruments and new chapters covering more dance music genres. * Examines all aspects of music production-from sound design, compression, and effects to mixing and mastering to publishing and promoting-to help you become a better producer. * The companion CD provides sample and example tracks demonstrating the techniques used in the book.
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How Music Works: The Science and Psychology of Beautiful Sounds, from Beethoven to the Beatles and Beyond
Author: John Powell
ISBN-10: 0316098310
ISBN-13: 9780316098311
Published: 2011-12-02
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
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What makes a musical note different from any other sound? How can you tell if you have perfect pitch? Why do 10 violins sound only twice as loud as one? Do your Bob Dylan albums sound better on CD or vinyl? John Powell, a scientist and musician, answers these questions and many more in HOW MUSIC WORKS, an intriguing and original guide to acoustics. In a clear, accessible, and engaging voice, Powell fascinates the reader with his delightful descriptions of the science and psychology lurking beneath the surface of music. With lively discussions of the secrets behind harmony, timbre, keys, chords, loudness, musical composition, and more, HOW MUSIC WORKS will be treasured by music lovers everywhere. The book also includes a CD of examples and exercises from the book.
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The Sound Reinforcement Handbook
Author:
ISBN-10: 0881889008
ISBN-13: 9780881889000
Published: 1988-01-01
Publisher: Yamaha
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Sound reinforcement is the use of audio amplification systems. This book is the first and only book of its kind to cover all aspects of designing and using such systems for public address and musical performance. The book features information on both the audio theory involved and the practical applications of that theory, explaining everything from microphones to loudspeakers. This revised edition features almost 40 new pages and is even easier to follow with the addition of an index and a simplified page and chapter numbering system. New topics covered include: MIDI, Synchronization, and an Appendix on Logarithms. 416 Pages.
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Mixing Audio, Second Edition: Concepts, Practices and Tools
Author: Roey Izhaki
ISBN-10: 0240522222
ISBN-13: 9780240522227
Published: 2011-11-17
Publisher: Focal Press
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Your mix can make or break a record, and mixing is an essential catalyst for a record deal. Professional engineers with exceptional mixing skills can earn vast amounts of money and find that they are in demand by the biggest acts. To develop such skills, you need to master both the art and science of mixing. The new edition of this bestselling book offers all you need to know and put into practice in order to improve your mixes. Covering the entire process --from fundamental concepts to advanced techniques -- and offering a multitude of audio samples, tips and tricks, this book has it all. Roey Izhaki teaches you the importance of a mixing vision, how to craft and evaluate your mix and then take it a step further. He describes the theory and the tools used and how these are put into practice while creating mixes. Packed full of photos, graphs, diagrams and audio samples, Mixing Audio is a vital read for anyone wanting to succeed in the field of mixing. New to this edition: * Multitracks provided to help practice mixing * Fully updated with current plug-in and software version and information * Companion website with a multitude of new samples including more macro-mixing samples * A new sample mix: Rock n' Roll* Rounded, extensive and complete coverage of music mixing * Includes a Web site with over 2000 downloadable audio clips. * Covers new topics and mixing trends such as computer centered mixing
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Master Handbook of Acoustics
Author: F. Alton Everest
ISBN-10: 0071603328
ISBN-13: 9780071603324
Published: 2009-06-22
Publisher: McGraw-Hill/TAB Electronics
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Practical Instruction on the Art and Science of Acoustic Design and ArchitectureBuild your own acoustic environments such as recording studios, control rooms, and home listening rooms with expert insights from two engineering professionals. Fully expanded to cover the latest methods and software tools, Master Handbook of Acoustics, Fifth Edition presents clear explanations of acoustic phenomena and provides a hands-on approach to room design. Learn how to perform acoustic measurements, choose room dimensions, assign speaker placement, analyze response curves, and design and install sound absorbers and diffusers. You will also find details on how to fine-tune room reverberation, minimize external noise, and apply psychoacoustic concepts.Master Handbook of Acoustics, Fifth Edition explains how to:Determine how sound propagates in open and enclosed spacesMeasure sound-pressure levels and work with decibelsAnalyze the characteristics of room modal resonancesTreat rooms for optimal early reflections, reverberation, and diffusionMinimize acoustic distortion, comb-filter effects, and HVAC interferenceConstruct high-quality stereo and surround-sound listening roomsDesign personal and professional recording studios and control roomsUnderstand the acoustics of auditoriums and concert hallsOptimize room designs using measurement, modeling, and auralization software
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Introduction to Modern Optics (Dover Books on Physics)
Author: Grant R. Fowles
ISBN-10: 0486659577
ISBN-13: 9780486659572
Published: 1989-06-01
Publisher: Dover Publications
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A complete basic undergraduate-level course in modern optics for students in physics, technology and engineering. The first half deals with classical physical optics; the second, the quantum nature of light. Many applications of the laser to optics are integrated throughout the text. Problems and answers. 170 illustrations.
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Home Recording for Musicians for Dummies
Author: Jeff Strong
ISBN-10: 0764516345
ISBN-13: 9780764516344
Published: 2002-03-01
Publisher: For Dummies
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This friendly guide covers the essentials a first-time recording engineer needs to know about setting up and operating a home or project recording studio. Home Recording For Musicians For Dummies hits all the major topics including choosing the right device for your project, building a studio space, operating your recording equipment, using MIDI technology, choosing and using the right microphones, getting great sounds on the recording, editing, mixing, adding sound effects, and sharing it with others via CD or the Internet. This up-to-date resource covers the latest technologies that the older books don't explain, including the latest PC-based recording software and standalone recording devices.
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