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How Music Works
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"How Music Works" Quotes

An exploration of the interplay between music, culture, and technology through the eyes of musician David Byrne.

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Music is a communal activity that involves people making sounds together, and it’s a community that is just as important as the music itself.

David Byrne

musiccommunity

Music is a social experience, and shared context is what gives it power.

David Byrne

musicsocial

Music is made by people who are embedded in a highly social and interconnected network.

David Byrne

musicsocialnetwork

Music is a collaboration between a composer and a listener.

David Byrne

musiccollaboration

Music is a way to communicate and connect with others, even across language barriers.

David Byrne

musiccommunicationconnection

Music can evoke emotions and create a sense of shared experience.

David Byrne

musicemotionsexperience

The power of music lies in its ability to bring people together and create a sense of belonging.

David Byrne

musicbelonging

Music has the power to transport us to different places and times, allowing us to escape from reality.

David Byrne

musicescape

Music is a universal language that can be understood and appreciated by people from all cultures.

David Byrne

musicuniversal

Music has the ability to heal and provide solace in times of sadness or grief.

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musichealingsolace