All In The Mind Can you recognise a love song in any language?
Nov 9, 2024
Claire Concannon, a science reporter and host from Radio New Zealand, joins psychologists Sam Murr and Marty Snarkis to explore the universal language of music. They discuss how emotional connections in songs, like lullabies and love songs, transcend cultures. Sam shares insights from the Natural History of Song project, showcasing how different cultures respond similarly to music. Meanwhile, they uncover how parental singing positively influences infants, enhancing bonding and early auditory perception, highlighting music's deep psychological significance.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
The Cognitive Symphony of Culture and Music
01:33 • 5min
Exploring the Natural History of Song
06:41 • 12min
Infant Responses to Musical Stimuli
19:01 • 3min
The Impact of Parental Singing on Infants
22:05 • 3min
Exploring Cultural Contexts and AI in Music
25:17 • 4min