Your Brain on Music

Explore the fascinating intersection of neuroscience and music in this 17-minute TEDxPerth talk by neuroscientist and musician Alan Harvey. Witness a live on-stage demonstration of how music affects brain waves and discover why music is more than just entertainment. Join Harvey, fellow neuroscientist Andrew Price, and musicians from Perth Symphony Orchestra led by Bourby Webster for an interactive journey into the science of music. Delve into Harvey's extensive research on trauma, transplantation, gene therapy, and regeneration, with a focus on understanding and protecting neural circuits in the visual system and spinal cord. Learn about his passion for music and his book "Music, Evolution, and the Harmony of Souls," which explores the role of music in human evolution and its importance for human welfare. Gain insights into the power of music and its impact on the brain in this unique presentation that combines scientific knowledge with live musical performance.