TED Talks Music

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Some of the world's greatest musicians and researchers showcase the power and science of music onstage at the TED conference, TEDx events and partner events around the world. You can also download these and many other videos free on TED.com, with an interactive English transcript and subtitles in up to 80 languages. TED is a nonprofit devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading.

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How my mom inspired my approach to the cello | Paul Rucker

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11/21/18 • 4 min

Multidisciplinary artist and TED Fellow Paul Rucker has developed his own style of cello; he puts chopsticks between his strings, uses the instrument as a drum and experiments with electronics like loop pedals. Moving between reflective storytelling and performance, Rucker shares his inspiration -- and definitely doesn't play the same old Bach.

11/21/18 • 4 min

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What does the universe sound like? A musical tour | Matt Russo

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10/19/18 • 16 min

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Is outer space really the silent and lifeless place it's often depicted to be? Perhaps not. Astrophysicist and musician Matt Russo takes us on a journey through the cosmos, revealing the hidden rhythms and harmonies of planetary orbits. The universe is full of music, he says -- we just need to learn how to hear it.

10/19/18 • 16 min

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Music with a message should be accessible | Madame Gandhi and Amber Galloway-Gallego

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12/14/18 • 12 min

"Music is so much more than sound simply traveling through the ear," says sign language interpreter Amber Galloway-Gallego. In a spirited performance, musician and activist Madame Gandhi plays two songs -- "Top Knot Turn Up" and "Bad Habits" -- while Galloway-Gallego provides an animated sign language interpretation.

12/14/18 • 12 min

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Songs of secrets and city lights | Sophie Hunger

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05/28/10 • 23 min

This haunting, intimate performance by European singer-songwriter Sophie Hunger features songs from her breakout debut "Monday's Ghost" and album "1983."

05/28/10 • 23 min

Hurdy-gurdy for beginners | Caroline Phillips

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09/17/10 • 5 min

Caroline Phillips cranks out tunes on a seldom-heard folk instrument: the hurdy-gurdy, a.k.a. the wheel fiddle. A searching, Basque melody follows her fun lesson on its unique anatomy and 1,000-year history.

09/17/10 • 5 min

My web playroom | Ze Frank

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10/15/10 • 18 min

On the web, a new "Friend" may be just a click away, but true connection is harder to find and express. Ze Frank presents a medley of zany Internet toys that require deep participation -- and reward it with something more nourishing. You're invited, if you promise you'll share.

10/15/10 • 18 min

How architecture helped music evolve | David Byrne

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06/11/10 • 16 min

As his career grew, David Byrne went from playing CBGB to Carnegie Hall. He asks: Does the venue make the music? From outdoor drumming to Wagnerian operas to arena rock, he explores how context has pushed musical innovation.

06/11/10 • 16 min

Singing after a double lung transplant | Charity Tillemann-Dick

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01/18/11 • 18 min

You'll never sing again, said her doctor. But in a story from the very edge of medical possibility, operatic soprano Charity Tillemann-Dick tells a double story of survival -- of her body, from a double lung transplant, and of her spirit, fueled by an unwavering will to sing. A powerful story from TEDMED 2010.

01/18/11 • 18 min

A whistleblower you haven't heard | Geert Chatrou

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02/11/11 • 11 min

World champion whistler Geert Chatrou performs the whimsical "Eleonora" by A. Honhoff, and his own "Fête de la Belle." In a fascinating interlude, he talks about what brought him to the craft.

02/11/11 • 11 min

A one-man orchestra of the imagination | Andrew Bird

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11/05/10 • 19 min

Musical innovator Andrew Bird winds together his trademark violin technique with xylophone, vocals and sophisticated electronic looping. Add in his uncanny ability to whistle anything, and he becomes a riveting one-man orchestra.

11/05/10 • 19 min

FAQ

How many episodes does TED Talks Music have?

TED Talks Music currently has 92 episodes available.

What topics does TED Talks Music cover?

The podcast is about Creativity, Music, Ted, Podcasts, Inspiration, Education and Science.

What is the most popular episode on TED Talks Music?

The episode title 'How my mom inspired my approach to the cello | Paul Rucker' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on TED Talks Music?

The average episode length on TED Talks Music is 12 minutes.

How often are episodes of TED Talks Music released?

Episodes of TED Talks Music are typically released every 27 days, 21 hours.

When was the first episode of TED Talks Music?

The first episode of TED Talks Music was released on Apr 9, 2010.

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