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Mind Over Music

by Robert J. Matsuda

Why do certain popular songs or works of classical music have an effect on our emotions?Can we use music theory to help us understand the relationship between composition and the human psyche?Co-hosts Jeremy Gilien and Robert Matsuda want to ask each other how this happens.We may not come up with definitive answers - but we promise to ask interesting questions.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 7: Invitation to the Dance

    Robert Matsuda inteviews co-host Jeremy Gilien about his career in dance accompaniment. They discuss the structure of a typical ballet class and the many challenges that come with the job. Listeners will also learn about the skills necessary to succeed in this profession.

  2. Episode 4: 1969

    Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood continues to inspire enthusiastic discussion between us. Naturally, the talk will inevitably turn to its musical soundtrack. This film is scored entirely with pop songs from the mid to late sixties, along with orchestral excerpts from other films,...

  3. Episode 1: SNOBBERY!

    Snobbery in music. Is it justifiable? The musical snob: enlightened purist or insufferable jerk? Listen to our first ever episode of MIND OVER MUSIC and join the conversation.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Why do certain popular songs or works of classical music have an effect on our emotions?Can we use music theory to help us understand the relationship between composition and the human psyche?Co-hosts Jeremy Gilien and Robert Matsuda want to ask each other how this happens.We may not come up with definitive answers - but we promise to ask interesting questions.

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Robert J. Matsuda

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Why do certain popular songs or works of classical music have an effect on our emotions?Can we use music theory to help us understand the relationship between composition and the human psyche?Co-hosts Jeremy Gilien and Robert Matsuda want to ask each other how this happens.We may not come up with...

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Mind Over Music is created and hosted by Robert J. Matsuda.
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