This album, 'Music for Brainwaves', is a collection of specially written musical tracks designed to help with sleep, anxiety, and concentration.
Performer Biography
Michael Price, one of the composers, is an Emmy Award-winning English composer known for his work on the BBC TV series Sherlock.
Recording & Production
The album was produced by Soundscape Agency, a creative music agency that helps brands tell stories through music and sound.
Compositional Technique
Neuroscientists identified key frequencies and oscillations to guide the brain into receptive states, and artists used these to produce sonic pieces with relevant tones, frequencies, and rhythms.
Cultural Impact
Erased Tapes, the record label involved, has been described by Gilles Peterson as 'one of the most important record labels of the last few years' for nurturing avant-garde musical talent.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The project aims to address common travel problems like distraction, jet lag, and anxiety by providing music to maximize concentration, aid sleep, and minimize stress.
Composition History
The album was created by combining neuroscience research from Goldsmiths College, University of London, with creative talent from the record label Erased Tapes.
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