About the book
A fascinating journey through the world’s musical cultures.
Every culture on Earth has music. Every culture that’s ever existed has had it, but we don’t exactly know why. Music is not like food, shelter, or having opposable thumbs. We don’t need it to live, and yet we can’t seem to live without it. Glenn Dixon travels the globe exploring how and why people make music. From a tour of Bob Marley’s house to sitar lessons in India, he experiences music around the world and infuses the stories with the latest in brain research, genetics, and evolutionary psychology. Why does music give us chills down the backs of our necks? What exactly are the whales singing about and why does some music stick in our minds like chewing gum?
Through his adventures, Dixon uncovers the real reasons why music has such a powerful hold on us – and the answers just might surprise you.
Editions of Tripping the World Fantastic
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781459706545
- EBook
- ISBN 9781459706569
- PDF
- ISBN 9781459706552
Read an Excerpt
A fascinating journey through the world’s musical cultures.
Every culture on Earth has music. Every culture that’s ever existed has had it, but we don’t exactly know why. Music is not like food, shelter, or having opposable thumbs. We don’t need it to live, and yet we can’t seem to live without it. Glenn Dixon travels the globe exploring how and why people make music. From a tour of Bob Marley’s house to sitar lessons in India, he experiences music around the world and infuses the stories with the latest in brain research, genetics, and evolutionary psychology. Why does music give us chills down the backs of our necks? What exactly are the whales singing about and why does some music stick in our minds like chewing gum?
Through his adventures, Dixon uncovers the real reasons why music has such a powerful hold on us – and the answers just might surprise you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tripping the World Fantastic about?
A fascinating journey through the world’s musical cultures.
Every culture on Earth has music. Every culture that’s ever existed has had it, but we don’t exactly know why. Music is not like food, shelter, or having opposable thumbs. We don’t need it to live, and yet we can’t seem to live without it. Glenn Dixon travels the globe exploring how and why people make music. From a tour of Bob Marley’s house to sitar lessons in India, he experiences music around the world and infuses the stories with the latest in brain research, genetics, and evolutionary psychology. Why does music give us chills down the backs of our necks? What exactly are the whales singing about and why does some music stick in our minds like chewing gum?
Through his adventures, Dixon uncovers the real reasons why music has such a powerful hold on us – and the answers just might surprise you.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Tripping the World Fantastic?
The Arts > Music > Music: styles and genres > Global or regional music styles
Where can I read a sample of Tripping the World Fantastic?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781459706545
How long is Tripping the World Fantastic and how many pages does it have?
Tripping the World Fantastic has 312 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Tripping the World Fantastic?
Glenn Dixon
Who is the Publisher of the book Tripping the World Fantastic?
Dundurn Press
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Tripping the World Fantastic is available as paperback(ISBN 9781459706545) and ebook(ISBN 9781459706569) and pdf(ISBN 9781459706552)
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