How architecture advanced music's evolution - David Byrne

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-architecture-helped-music-evolve-david-byrneAs his career grew, David Byrne went from playing CBGB to Carnegie Hall. He asks: Does the venue make the music? From outdoor drumming to Wagnerian operas to arena rock, he explores how context has pushed musical innovation.Talk by David Byrne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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