The Music Instinct: ABC Thursday 2nd September @ 9.35pm

The Music Instinct: Science & Song delves into questions surrounding the unique effects music has on mental capacity, intelligence, healing and other areas of evolution, the natural world and even, perhaps, the origins of the cosmos.

This final episode of the two part series reveals that music’s universality in nature and the cosmos is far more profound than previously imagined. Whales, birds, even elephants sing and concoct melodies.

Scientists, philosophers, spiritual leaders and musicians all help to provide an in-depth look at the power of music.There is a fabulous 2 part series on the significance of music and the effects it has on the brain.

The first part of the series aired on Thursday 26th August and the second part of the series will air on Thursday 2 September at 9.35pm on ABC. Of course I have (and will) record both series and they will be available on DVD for anyone interested in viewing them.

For more information see http://www.pbs.org/wnet/musicinstinct/