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Dr Sian Williams in conversation with Professor Catherine Loveday at Crossed Wires Podcast Festival. Can listening to music improve our wellbeing? Why does sad music lift our mood? Can classical music really make us smarter? Join broadcaster, Radio 3 Unwind presenter and psychologist Dr Sian Williams and cognitive neuroscientist Professor Catherine Loveday at Crossed Wires Podcast Festival in Sheffield as they discuss the power of music and its ability to help us focus, bring us calm and support us through the day. Delving into the science behind music and the brain, Sian and Catherine share the practical tips that can keep us positive and productive and reveal the benefits of opening your mind and getting out into nature, accompanied by a range of soothing classical music from Sian’s daily morning show. A Tandem Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind
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- TrackArtist
- 1.Adagio for StringsAdagio for StringsSamuel Barber
- 2.Mein Herr Marquis (Adele’s Laughing Song)Mein Herr Marquis (Adele’s Laughing Song)Johann Strauss II
- 3.And It RainsAnd It RainsBelle Chen
- 4.UNSEEN: No.1UNSEEN: No.1Michael Torke
- 5.With SilenceWith SilenceErland Cooper
- 6.And the SwallowAnd the SwallowCaroline Shaw