A well-crafted piece of music can bring us to incredible highs and crushing lows, sometimes within the same song. Why does music affect humans this way? Join Chuck, Josh and special guest cellist Ben Sollee as they get to the bottom of music and emotion.
Jun 2025
305. The psychology of music
Ever found yourself hitting play on that song, and instantly, a wave of emotion hits you, or you’re transported back to a forgotten summer, a specific laugh, a past version of yourself? It feels like magic, right? But beneath those goosebumps and surges of feeling lies an incredi ... Show More
44m 51s
Jun 2023
84. Understanding & Utilizing Chords
<p>Good music has this incredible ability to captivate and deeply impact emotions, but have you ever wondered how these pieces were structured and created? In this episode, Xylo chats with Jazz Singer, Pianist & Youtube Sensation, Aimee Nolte, about chords and how they play a ... Show More
37m 44s
Sep 2016
How Beyoncé to The Beatles Modulate Your Emotions
Certain pop songs have that moment, when everything seems to change but still remain the same, when the drama gets ratcheted up, when the tension increases and our emotions take an elevator ride to the heavens. From Beyoncé to Johnny Cash, savvy pop songwriters know a well-placed ... Show More
37m 7s