The Science of Rock 'n' Roll

12/24/2015

Check out the crazy pyrotechnics from the Trans Siberian Orchestra to get you into the holiday spirit!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from everyone at The Science of Rock. http://ow.ly/WiJzb

"Carol of the Bells" performed live in concert by Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO), on Saturday 24 November 2012, at the Verizon Wireless Arena in...

12/18/2015

Did you know that anthropologists believe that the earliest evidence of music-making lies with Neanderthals some 45,000 years ago? Find out more about the history of music on our blog! http://ow.ly/W53dA

They played flutes apparently based around what’s now known as the diatonic scale (the seven notes we use in Western music today plus an eighth...

12/07/2015

How does technology separate classical and contemporary music? Check out our blog and find out how these two genres differ when it comes to tech. http://ow.ly/VzOHF

11/27/2015

It might not be a headbanger, but this tune--created by a group of scientists and musicians--has been developed to help increase alertness when driving.

Check out this calming song, and find out what songs you should avoid when driving. http://ow.ly/V9ShI

Scientists and musicians have combined to create what has been dubbed the world’s safest driving song. “Safe in Sound”, composed by professional...

11/13/2015

Looking for the ultimate rock star experience?

Meet Science of Rock! Book the travelling exhibit for your venue and see what music is all about.

How can performers bring hundreds of thousands of screaming fans to their feet? Check out the Science of Rock 'n' Roll and give it your best shot.

11/09/2015

Did you have a hard time waking up this morning? Science says that music can serve as a strong up of coffee in the AM. Find out what kind of tunes can really help kick start your day. http://ow.ly/Uri5s

Alarm clocks must die.

10/29/2015

What happens when you bring together a Scottish orchestra, Caribbean singer, and 21-year-old whisky?

Dancing and levitation!

With the power of cymatics (the science of sound), the whisky danced along with the vibrations of the music. Don't believe us? Check out the video.

Science marries art in this demonstration, the likes of which have not been seen outside of a laboratory.

10/27/2015

Bill Nye and Neil DeGrasse Tyson get the musical treatment in the Beyond the Horizon video. Check out their transition from scientists to music video legends!

Symphony of Science is back! The project, helmed by John D. Boswell (aka Melodysheep) had been putting together some fantastic music videos...

10/21/2015

It's !
It's been thirty years since the movie premiered and today we are looking back on the iconic film. Check out what Huey Lewis--who contributed two songs to the soundtrack--had to say about his time on set. http://ow.ly/TGUlW

Thirty years later, Huey Lewis looks back on the iconic film

10/09/2015

Have you heard of Interspecifics Collective?

The Mexican based team managed to turn bacteria into audible music. They might not be the next rock stars, but they are definitely making their own kind of music!
http://ow.ly/TekLM

The coolest thing you'll see today

09/28/2015

Did you know there is a formula for determining what makes a song uplifting?

A Dutch neuroscientist has discovered that there is a scientific way to find out what make a feel-good anthem. He also shared what the best feel-good song was.

Can you take a crack at which anthem topped the list? http://ow.ly/SLPrb

09/17/2015

From Amy Winehouse to Kurt Cobain find out who's face will be featured in a biopic this year. Which film are you interested in checking out? http://ow.ly/SlLqb

Asid Kapadia had a dilemma. He had agreed to helm a documentary about Amy Winehouse, but the Senna director wasn't sure there was a story left to...