Musical Minds
Season 36Episode 16Season 37Episode 1

E17 Musical Minds

SEASON FINALE

NOVA / Season 36 / Episode 17

01 Jul, 2009 · 55min

 
Season 36Episode 16Season 37Episode 1

E17 Musical Minds

SEASON FINALE

NOVA / Season 36 / Episode 17

01 Jul, 2009 · 55min

 

An exploration of the effect of music on the brain via four case studies from neurologist Oliver Sacks book "Musicopia" and the MRI visualizations from Sacks' own brain as classical music is played, including Bach's "Mass in B Minor." Study subjects include a man with Tourettes syndrome who has found relief while playing the drums; an autistic savant who is simply dazzling on the piano; a woman who suffers the... see more

An exploration of the effect of music on the brain via four case studies from neurologist Oliver Sacks book "Musicopia" and the MRI visualizations from Sacks' own brain as classical music is played, including Bach's "Mass in B Minor." Study subjects include a man with Tourettes syndrome who has found relief while playing the drums; an autistic savant who is simply dazzling on the piano; a woman who suffers the... see more
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