Michael Tilson Thomas: Music and emotion through time

http://www.ted.com In this epic overview, Michael Tilson Thomas traces the development of classical music through the development of written notation, the record, and the re-mix.

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[tirwad]

TED, do something about your saliva noise catching mics, its wrong

[dcprime]

I couldn't disagree more. I have 8 years of classical piano training, and l have favorite songs in every style of music, popular or otherwise. Musical styles evolve and influence one another just as language does (I'm actually a trained linguist). Any language and any style of music can be used for intellectual growth or degradation. The real problem is the mating of musical style and personal identity. When you can appreciate all musical styles without embarrassment, you are truly free.

[Tyler Buer]

I love the San Francisco Orchestra, I love Michael Tilson Thomas, but oh my god I try listening to this and all I can hear is his dry mouth. I tried so hard to watch this. Maybe I'll try later when I'm not thinking about that sound.

[Brett William]

GAY (now that I have received your attention) This is one of the most awesome presentations I have ever heard (besides the creepy mic); MTT has such a inspiring confidence and joyousness. If anyone could offer input, I've been playing music my whole life but only improvisational, I have started to learn basic theory once or twice and stopped soon after. Sometimes I fear that theory or notation might hurt the magic of creativity.. Those who have taken the full theory journey, any thoughts?

[Priyadharshini Selvaganesan]

By the end of the video, my hands impulsively were about to clap, without the realization that the speaker will not be able to hear it. Now, THAT is a talk!

[PopsiclesInMyCellar]

Those last lines: Dope.

[PopsiclesInMyCellar]

I probably wouldn't have even noticed/ cared if it wasn't for this top comment! D-:<

[Jaydon Hansen]

Or said people are just unintelligent.

[Patrick OGrady]

Thanks for that. 

[Huong Duong Thu]

I figure: Never read comments on Youtube when it concerns serious things like this video or other great, wonderful works. It's agony to see how some people can't take things seriously.

[Jason Kutchma]

lol