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EPISODE · Apr 30, 2026 · 32 MIN

Musical Synesthesia and Mad Blackbirds

from The Inline G Flute Podcast · host Gareth Houston

Affecting just 1% of the population,  musical synesthesia is a recognised neurological condition linking sounds to colours. Messiaen had it, Scriabin had it; find out if you do too.A brief history of the condition, tests for it, and an important music lesson to learn. Grma xInline G Merch ⭐️www.Inlineg.myshopify.comInline G Patreon ⭐️www.patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcastInline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but signing up to the Patreon helps let this podcast reach new heights, if you can afford it. You'll also get to ask questions to upcoming guests as well as get early access to some episodes. Or if you'd rather not spend money, subscribing to my YouTube channel and following me on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok is a HUGE way to support the podcast. It'll cost you nothing, and it really makes a difference to the algorithm gods. So please interact however you can; like, comment, or subscribe, and help keep this podcast lit xIntro music: Rhythm=Power by Spodo Komodo. Used with permission. All rights reserved by the creator.Chapters:00:00 - Flute Forum Honey Dip03:20 - Messiaen and Scriabin09:30 - Overlapping Senses 18:31 - The Brain by Me23:01 - Modern Synesthesia Tests29:05 - A Journey Shared, Listener

Affecting just 1% of the population,  musical synesthesia is a recognised neurological condition linking sounds to colours. Messiaen had it, Scriabin had it; find out if you do too.A brief history of the condition, tests for it, and an important music lesson to learn. Grma xInline G Merch ⭐️www.Inlineg.myshopify.comInline G Patreon ⭐️www.patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcastInline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but signing up to the Patreon helps let this podcast reach new heights, if you can afford it. You'll also get to ask questions to upcoming guests as well as get early access to some episodes. Or if you'd rather not spend money, subscribing to my YouTube channel and following me on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok is a HUGE way to support the podcast. It'll cost you nothing, and it really makes a difference to the algorithm gods. So please interact however you can; like, comment, or subscribe, and help keep this podcast lit xIntro music: Rhythm=Power by Spodo Komodo. Used with permission. All rights reserved by the creator.Chapters:00:00 - Flute Forum Honey Dip03:20 - Messiaen and Scriabin09:30 - Overlapping Senses 18:31 - The Brain by Me23:01 - Modern Synesthesia Tests29:05 - A Journey Shared, Listener

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