300 Years of Classical Music in 18 Minutes | Joshua Bell | TED
AdultsHistoryMusicDoes the world still need classical music? What about orchestras? In this gorgeous talk and performance, violinist Joshua Bell and the Chamber Orchestra of America play selections of classical music masterpieces — from Mozart’s Symphony No. 25 to Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony and more — sharing why this art form remains a singularly unifying force.
These Illusions Fool Almost Everyone
AdultsEducationMusicSciencePsychologyA big thank you to Titus Grenyer over at Pep Organ for showing us around the Sydney Town Hall Organ, to Dr. Diana Deutsch for providing her illusions and insight into the field, to Casey Connor for advice on building sound illusions, and to Dr. Michael Bach for providing the motion-bounce illusion.
Summer of Soul | National Geographic
AdultsCultureHistoryLifeFilmMusicNominated for Best Documentary at this Sunday’s Oscars, Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised), shines a light on the importance of history and stands as a testament to the healing power of music during times of unrest, both past and present.
Carbonara & Tunes | Jamie Oliver & Tom Walker
AdultsFamilyFilmFoodEntertainmentMusicIn the final part of the mini series with Tom Walker, Jamie couldn’t resist cooking up one of his, and the audiences favourite dishes - authentic Italian Carbonara! But in exchange Tom offered up a brilliant and exclusive song, just for you guys!
Where the Sounds From the World's Favorite Movies Are Born
AdultsArtFilmMusicWIRED gets a tour from veteran Foley artist John Roesch of the Skywalker's custom built soundstage. Roesch reveals some of the strangest audio props that were used in films like 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit,' 'Back to the Future' and 'Braveheart'.
Could Playing Music DRASTICALLY Change Your Brain?
AdultsHumanMusicSciencePsychologyYou might've heard that playing an instrument makes you smarter. Is this true?
Apartment Sessions - Somebody To Love (Queen)
AdultsMusicTravelTransportationEntertainmentApartment Sessions is produced and created by Luke McGinnis, Evan Tyor and Liz Maney
Havana - Pentatonix
AdultsArtMusicEntertainmentPentatonix is an American a cappella group from Arlington, Texas, consisting of vocalists Scott Hoying, Mitch Grassi, Kirstin Maldonado, Kevin Olusola and Matt Sallee.
What Happens When You Give Graffiti Artists An Abandon Warehouse
AdultsArtCreativityMusicDesignNo wall is safe in the presence of a graffiti artist with a can in his hand. Here's an incredible time-lapse footage of what happens when Sofles, Fintan Magee, Treas and Quench are let loose in an empty warehouse.
Why we really really really like repetition in music
AdultsData ScienceMusicSoftware EngineeringCreativityIt slays all day.