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Listen to Music With Your Whole Body
In this (RT 32:20) demonstration, deaf percussionist Evelyn Glennie illustrates how listening to music is about much more than simply letting sound waves hit your eardrum.
May 11, 2008 8:27 AM
Re: Listen to MusicWwith Your Whole Body
The Grammy-winning percussionist and composer became almost completely deaf by the age of 12, but her hearing loss brought her a deeper understanding of and connection to the music she loves.
By: OregonMike
Re: Listen to Music With Your Whole Body
I've heard her say that the snare drum in her favorite percussion instrument, and you can see why from that story and demonstration! What an amazing array of timbral colors! It's hard to wrap my mind around the idea that she's deaf!
By: ecstaticbroccoli
Re: Listen to Music With Your Whole Body
she's talking about the difference between technical expertese and soul isn't she?
By: AngelusDlion
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