Sounds That Move Us

This event is led by the Institute of Philosophy, in partnership with Acajou Blind Dance Company, Tate Learning, UCLIC (Human-Computer Interaction Centre), University College London.

Music is essential - and perhaps unique - to human beings. In the humanities, it tends to be thought of as a purely auditory experience, generating emotions and carrying meanings. Going back to the cognitive and evolutionary roots of music, however, it is clear that music, and sounds in general, are used in all cultures in connexion to the other senses, and especially to visual and body movements. Come and explore the ‘sounds that move us’ in this special evening blending multisensory science and philosophy with talks by musicians and researchers, demonstrations of sonic illusions, digital mapping, and even ‘sonic shoes’. This event is part of the School of Advanced Study event series 'Hidden & Revealed'.

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