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Musical Minds: Can the power of music make the brain come alive? Airs on PBS June 23, 2009
Ask the Expert

Ask the Expert
Oliver Sacks answers questions about how music affects the brain, how it can be used to treat some neurologic disorders, and more.

A Mind for Music

A Mind for Music
Watch as Oliver Sacks's brain responds—quite differently, as it turns out—to pieces by Bach and Beethoven.

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TV Program Description
In this film, Oliver Sacks explores the astonishing power of the brain to recognize and appreciate music.

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