In the most recent issue of the RSA* journal is an article by Paul Robertson, titled
Why does music affect people as it does?

The discussion uses the example of a man who lost the use of the left side of his brain and could no longer speak or write, but could play music as beautifully as ever. Paul Robertson contrasts this with the experience of another who lost the use of his right brain, could still speak and write, but only mechanistically – without any feeling.

In what respect does language matter most for you: sense or sensibility?



* Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures & Commerce

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Unfortunately the whole website also tends to load at the speed of cold porridge dropping off a rusty spoon.

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