120. The Science of Musical Inspiration

Where do new melodies come from? Why do so many great songwriters report that some of their best songs came to them in a dream? Luke explains the science behind this phenomenon and what we know about musical inspiration.

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07.00 8 Jun 2023

120. The Science of Musical In...

120. The Science of Musical Inspiration

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Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

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Where do new melodies come from? Why do so many great songwriters report that some of their best songs came to them in a dream? Luke explains the science behind this phenomenon and what we know about musical inspiration.

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