Milton Mermikides
Composer, guitarist and academic known for interdisciplinary work bridging music and science; Professor of Music at the University of Surrey and Professor of Guitar at the Royal College of Music, featured here giving a Gresham College lecture on animals and music.
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Nov 14, 2025 • 52min
Music of Animals - Milton Mermikides
Milton Mermikides, a dynamic composer and professor, explores the fascinating interplay between animal sounds and music. He discusses whether animals truly create music, highlighting the rhythmic connections between animal behaviors and human musical forms. From using guitar techniques to replicate elephant calls to examining the cultural structures of whale songs, Mermikides navigates the intersection of sound and empathy in the animal kingdom. He even presents experiments showing how animals react to different types of music, revealing a deeper connection between species.
Jun 12, 2024 • 1h 7min
Is Music Infinite? - Milton Mermikides
An expert in music, Milton Mermikides, explores the limits of music including historical cataloguing efforts, the potential infinity of music, and boundaries of musical perception and imagination. The podcast delves into topics like chord progressions, evolution of rock music, and the intersection of mechanics and soul in music, highlighting the diverse and infinite nature of musical exploration.
