Book description
In this groundbreaking union of art and science, rocker-turned-neuroscientist Daniel J. Levitin explores the connection between music--its performance, its composition, how we listen to it, why we enjoy it--and the human brain. Taking on prominent thinkers who argue that music is nothing more than an evolutionary accident, Levitin poses that music is fundamental to our species, perhaps even more so than language. Drawing on the latest research and on musical examples ranging from Mozart to Duke Ellington to Van Halen, he reveals: - How composers produce some of the most pleasurable effects of listening to music by exploiting the way our brains make sense of the world- Why we are so emotionally attached to the music we listened to as teenagers, whether it was Fleetwood Mac, U2, or Dr. Dre- That practice, rather than talent, is the driving force behind musical expertise- How those insidious little jingles (called earworms) get stuck in our head A Los Angeles Times Book Award finalist, This Is Your Brain on Music will attract readers of Oliver Sacks and David Byrne, as it is an unprecedented, eye-opening investigation into an obsession at the heart of human nature.
Pink Nightmare
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Taz Ringer
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Pixy Mox
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Dove Dolce
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Cuff Queen
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Poptart AK47
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Storm Master
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BlackExcalibur
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Voluntary
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Iron Jesus
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Atlantic Rim
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Boo
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Soiled Dove
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General Broomdog
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Insane SweepKick
Finally, an app that supports all audiobook formats! Flawless playback. Adjusting the narrator's voice tone is a creative feature that adds a personal touch to the experience.
ThickSKN
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Pocket Muzzie
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Parallax Sugar
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Doz Killer
I can't believe how much time I've gained by listening while cooking and doing chores. With ListenBook, I've found a convenient and enjoyable way to engage with audiobooks and educational content. With ListenBook, I've rediscovered my love for audiobooks. The binaural audio processing is a game-changer for comfortable, fatigue-free listening. ListenBook's attention to detail is commendable. Every aspect of the app is well-crafted. The app is so versatile. It works with all my devices.
ForumFlare
πͺ Achieving double wins β workouts become invigorating with stories to fuel my motivation! πͺπ§ π‘ Enriching my daily routines with wisdom and wonder β thank you, this app! π±π Effortlessly enjoying audiobooks on the go β kudos to this app's functionality. Effortless audiobook management β this app's usability is a winner. Audiobook lovers, rejoice! This app's functionality is a game-changer. Seamlessly switch between formats and enjoy a hassle-free reading experience. π±π§
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience