The Human Brain and the Pentatonic Scale

[David]

At World Science Festival 2009, Bobby McFerrin demonstrated how the pentatonic scale is wired into the human brain, and created a novel new musical instrument.

http://vimeo.com/5732745

[dawman]

I actually was priveledged enough to study under his father at the St.Louis Consevratory of Music.
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=w ... Xl7Mz5fVng
Bobby Jr.'s sister Brenda can really wail too.
They were local favorites in St.Louis.
Remember the movie Porgy & Bess w/ Sidney Poitier...............? The vocal dub was the old man.
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=w ... Xl7Mz5fVng

Miles Davis and him collaborated on many recordings.
When the old man died in St.Louis 4 years ago I heard the worlds finest Gospel and Classical Vocalist were there and they even made a live documentary. I regret not flying back for that funeral. It was numbered in the thousands and required Police escort from the sheer number of vehicles.
I love my synths and really enjoy performing,but nothing gives me goose bumps more than when I was playing Gospel & Soul Music.
If you ever make it to the States and want to hear incredible vocals, just take the Subway up to Harlem, anywhere past 128th Street and Up. FInd the Biggest Church and go in there on any Sunday. The natural reverbs and powerful dramatic vocals will bring tears to your eyes.

Nice Link on Junior...........Thanks.

[siriusbliss]

At World Science Festival 2009, Bobby McFerrin demonstrated how the pentatonic scale is wired into the human brain, and created a novel new musical instrument.

http://vimeo.com/5732745

Yes, I've seen this. Brilliant.

Greg

[petal]

Great stuff and fascinating.

Thx for sharing!

Ba bahh

[sonicstrav]

Check out the beginning

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6NopU9K_8M

[wayne]

Check out the beginning

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6NopU9K_8M

I was wondering what you meant, until 00.20, when the euph and tuba get in frame, followed by triangle. Now that's entertainment

[David]

Perfect example, and thanks