This Is What It Sounds Like: What the Music You Love Says about You

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A legendary record producer-turned-brain scientist explores the profound connection between music and emotion. This journey into the science and soul of music unveils why your favorite songs resonate with you. The author, a former audio tech who rose to become Prince's chief engineer for Purple Rain and a successful female record producer, now teaches cognitive neuroscience. She leads readers to discover their unique "listener profile," shaped by their brain's response to seven key dimensions of music. Are you drawn to lyrics or melody? Do you prefer intellectually stimulating music or instinctual rhythms? Regardless of your taste, the author helps you identify your musical personality and provides the language to articulate it. While not a musician herself, she emphasizes that anyone can engage with music as an active listener. Alongside the science of music and the brain, she shares behind-the-scenes insights from record-making, highlighting artists like Prince, Frank Sinatra, Kanye West, and Lana Del Rey. By reflecting on records that have impacted her life, she encourages readers to consider the music that defines their identity. With a lively and inclusive style, this exploration promises to refresh your playlists and deepen your connection to the music you love.