AES Keynote by "This Is Your Brain On Music" Author.Daniel Levitin Professor Daniel J. Levitin, (born December 27, 1957, San Francisco) is an American cognitive psychologist, neuroscientist, record producer, musician, and writer.[1] to Address the Underlying Purpose for all the Technology NEW YORK New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of -- Beyond the gear, technology, bit rates, and acoustics, the unifying element common to all AES members and attendees is a pure love of music. Daniel Levitin, best-selling author; head of the McGill University McGill University, at Montreal, Que., Canada; coeducational; chartered 1821, opened 1829. It was named for James McGill, who left a bequest to establish it. Its real development dates from 1855 when John W. Dawson became principal. Laboratory for Music Perception, Cognition and Expertise; musician; producer; and former stand-up stand·up or stand-up adj. 1. Standing erect; upright: a standup collar. 2. Taken, done, or used while standing: a standup supper; a standup bar. comedian, will deliver the keynote address keynote address n. An opening address, as at a political convention, that outlines the issues to be considered. Also called keynote speech. Noun 1. at the Audio Engineering Society 123rd Convention on October 5th at NY's Jacob Javits Center. Levitin's popular book, This Is Your Brain On Music (Dutton), a New York Times best-seller, serves as a jumping off point for his address. He will explore a number of recent findings in how music affects our brain, our neurochemistry neurochemistry /neu·ro·chem·is·try/ (-kem´is-tre) the branch of neurology dealing with the chemistry of the nervous system. neu·ro·chem·is·try n. and our moods. Levitin also takes up the previously inexplicable phenomenon which enables human beings to identify the title and artist of certain songs by a single fleeting chord. "Delving into the reasons that music resonates so deeply with so many raises issues not often considered by audio industry pros, much less average music consumers," remarked AES Convention Committee Chair Jim Anderson Jim Anderson can refer to:
"This keynote address will provide our attendees with food for thought about the underlying purpose and long-term impact of their role in contemporary culture. Professor Levitin's off-beat perceptions may also spark spirited debate about neural processing and the science behind music's undisputed emotional power," Anderson adds. An AES member since 1985, Daniel Levitin has presented research papers and participated at a number of the organization's panels and events. The soft cover edition of his book will be released by Penguin in late September. The largest annual gathering of audio industry professionals in the United States, the 123rd AES Convention will be held at NY's Jacob Javits Center Oct. 5-8 2007. Formed in 1948 by a group of concerned audio engineers, the Audio Engineering Society counts over 14,000 members throughout the U.S., Latin America, Europe, Japan and the Far East. The AES serves as the pivotal force in the exchange and dissemination of technical information for the industry. For additional information visit http://www.aes.org |
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