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neuroscience1 year ago•5 min saved

"Uncovering the Brain's Response to Electronic Music: Insights from Neuroscience Research"

A new study from UC San Francisco has revealed that the brain processes music by discerning pitch, pitch changes, and predicting the sequence of upcoming notes through distinct sets of neurons. The research utilized high-density electrocorticography to directly record brain activity in participants exposed to musical phrases and spoken English sentences, uncovering specialized neural populations within the auditory cortex for different components of musical perception. While some aspects of music processing share mechanisms with speech, the study found that the prediction of note sequences is uniquely attuned to music, shedding light on the brain's auditory processing capabilities and opening avenues for further exploration.

via PsyPost|

#auditory-cortex #brain-mapping #music-processing

science-and-technology2 years ago•2 min saved

Scientists Reconstruct Pink Floyd Song Using Brain Waves

Scientists have successfully reconstructed a cover of Pink Floyd's song "Another Brick in the Wall (Part 1)" solely based on the brain activity of individuals listening to the music. By analyzing recordings from electrodes placed on the brains of epilepsy patients, researchers were able to identify thoughts related to the song's tone, rhythm, harmony, and lyrics. This breakthrough in understanding how the brain processes music could potentially lead to improved devices for individuals with speech difficulties, allowing for the reproduction of musicality in speech.

via New York Post |

#brain-activity #music-processing #neuroscience

science-and-technology2 years ago•4 min saved

Decoding Pink Floyd's 'Another Brick in the Wall' through brain waves

Scientists have decoded recognizable snippets of Pink Floyd's "Another Brick in the Wall" from human brain waves. By recording and analyzing the brain activity of participants listening to the song, researchers reconstructed the melody using regression-based models. The study adds to our understanding of how the brain processes music and could have future applications in brain-computer interfaces that help people communicate. The research highlights the different neural processes involved in processing musical features and the potential for capturing emotional elements in communication devices.

via Livescience.com|

#brain-computer-interfaces #brain-waves #music-processing