The music instinct : science & song / a film by Elena Mannes ; a co-production of Thirteen for WNET.org and Mannes Productions, Inc. in association with ARTE/France, NDR, Australian Broadcasting Corporation with the participation of YLE ; written and directed by Elena Mannes ; producers, Elena Mannes, Margaret Smilow.
1 DVD (120 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Physical Medium
polychrome
Description
digital
optical
stereo
video file
DVD video
region 1
System Details
DVD; region 1; aspect ratio 16:9; widescreen format.
Cast
Audra McDonald, narrator ; Bobby McFerrin, Daniel Levitin, hosts.
Credits
Executive producers, Elena Mannes, Margaret Smilow ; editor, Donna Marino ; photography, Dewald Aukema ; music, Michael Bacon.
Audience
Not rated.
Summary
The music instinct provides a ground-breaking exploration into how and why the human organism is moved by the undeniable effect of music, and the deep connection between music and our bodies and brains. The program follows visionary researchers and accomplished musicians to the crossroads of science and culture in search of answers to music's deep mysteries.
Note
Originally produced in 2008.
Bonus features: additional performances and interviews.
Language
In English; closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.