Why does music have such a powerful effect on our minds and bodies? It is the most mysterious and most tangible of all forms of art. Yet, Anthony Storr believes

There is much music in our lives -yet we know little about its function. Music is one of man's most remarkable inventions - though possibly it may not be his in

Blending exciting scientific concepts with an Eastern sense of destiny, this book takes the reader on a journey into consciousness and provides convincing answe

From the author of The Changing Mind and The Organized Mind comes a New York Times bestseller that unravels the mystery of our perennial love affair with music

What is it that makes people want to live their lives to the sound of music, and why do so many of our most private experiences and most public spectacles incor