Music
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by Maria Popova “Respond esthetically to all sounds, from the hum of the refrigerator motor or the paddling of oars on a lake, to the tones of a cello or muted trumpet.” Music has a powerful grip on our emotional brain . It can breathe new life into seemingly lifeless minds. But if there is indeed no music instinct , music — not just its creation, but also its consumption — must be an acquired skill. How, then, do we “learn” music beyond merely understanding how it works ?
How to Listen to Music: A Vintage Guide to the 7 Essential Skills
TODAY’s managers are always wanting to “outsource” things. They talk about savings and partnerships and choice, while really they are trying to rid themselves of responsibility. If something has been outsourced, it is not the manager’s fault when it fails. In seeking to find “efficiencies,” whether in a hospital or a music school, the managers must recruit collaborators from within. You can spot these people fairly easily in music.
Why we need music
What Are the Best Songs for Seduction? The Results Will Surprise You | TIME.com
<img src="http://timeentertainment.files.wordpress.com/2012/08/dirtydancing_5.jpg?w=480&h=320&crop=1" alt="dirtydancing_5" title="dirtydancing_5"/> Turns out there’s a reason people listen to music in the bedroom—and it’s not just out of courtesy to roommates.
