This Is What It Sounds Like: A Legendary Producer Turned Neuroscientist on Finding Yourself Through Music

Name: This Is What It Sounds Like: A Legendary Producer Turned Neuroscientist on Finding Yourself Through Music
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Book Synopsis: One of the Next Big Idea Club's Favorite Nonfiction Books. A Behavioral Scientist Notable Book of 2022. A legendary record producer–turned–brain scientist explains why you fall in love with music.

This Is What It Sounds Like is a journey into the science and soul of music that reveals the secrets of why your favorite songs move you. But it’s also a story of a musical trailblazer who began as a humble audio tech in Los Angeles, rose to become Prince’s chief engineer for Purple Rain, and then created other No. 1 hits, including Barenaked Ladies' "One Week," as one of the most successful female record producers of all time.

Now an award-winning professor of cognitive neuroscience, Susan Rogers leads readers to musical self-awareness. She explains that we each possess a unique “listener profile” based on our brain’s natural response to seven key dimensions of any song. Are you someone who prefers lyrics or melody? Do you like music “above the neck” (intellectually stimulating), or “below the neck” (instinctual and rhythmic)? Whether your taste is esoteric or mainstream, Rogers guides readers to recognize their musical personality and offers language to describe one's own unique taste.

Like most of us, Rogers is not a musician, but she shows that all of us can be musical—simply by being an active, passionate listener.

While exploring the science of music and the brain, Rogers also takes us behind the scenes of record-making, using her insider’s ear to illuminate the music of Prince, Frank Sinatra, Kanye West, Lana Del Rey, and many others. She shares records that changed her life, contrasts them with those that appeal to her coauthor and students, and encourages you to think about the records that define your own identity.

Told in a lively and inclusive style, This Is What It Sounds Like will refresh your playlists, deepen your connection to your favorite artists, and change the way you listen to music.

3 black-and-white photographs; 7 infographics; 2 illustrations

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Are you ready to discover the science and soul behind your favorite songs? Look no further than "This Is What It Sounds Like: A Legendary Producer Turned Neuroscientist on Finding Yourself Through Music." This remarkable book dives deep into the secrets of why certain songs move us, unveiling the fascinating connection between music and our brains. Whether you're a fan of esoteric tunes or mainstream hits, this treasure trove of knowledge will help you recognize your unique musical personality.

Written by Susan Rogers, a legendary record producer and award-winning professor of cognitive neuroscience, "This Is What It Sounds Like" offers an insider's perspective on the making of iconic records. Rogers takes you on a journey behind the scenes of Prince's "Purple Rain," Barenaked Ladies' "One Week," and more, revealing the magic that happens in the studio. Gain a deeper appreciation for the music of artists like Frank Sinatra, Kanye West, and Lana Del Rey as you explore the stories behind their unforgettable tunes.

But this book isn't just for musicians or music aficionados. Rogers shows us that all of us can tap into our musical side simply by being active, passionate listeners. Discover your unique "listener profile," based on your brain's response to seven key dimensions of any song. Do you gravitate towards lyrics or melody? Are you intellectually stimulated by music or more instinctually drawn to its rhythm? These insights will help you better understand why certain songs resonate with you so deeply.

It's time to refresh your playlists, deepen your connection with your favorite artists, and truly transform the way you listen to music. Open your ears, expand your musical horizons, and embark on this enlightening journey with "This Is What It Sounds Like." Don't miss out on this incredible exploration of music and self-discovery.

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