The Musical Instinct. Why We Love Music

"A wonderful reminder of why music is so important to all of us. Boll's passion for music is evident on every page." — The Sunday Times

"Boll deserves praise for the variety and relevance of the musical examples he chooses — from Albinoni to Led Zeppelin, from Bach to the musical 'The Sound of Music' — as well as for his attention to music as a whole." — The Guardian

A witty, honest analysis of the musical phenomenon that will change your view of seemingly obvious things.

- How are rock music and blues related?
- Why do we hum when we're happy?
- Why can music be considered a separate language?
- How did David Bowie relieve listeners of boredom?
- How did Black Sabbath create an entire musical genre with just one song?

Answers to these and many other questions can be found in the pages of Philip Boll's book.
The result is a true extravaganza that could not only expand readers' understanding of the effects of music but also give them the ability to enjoy their favorite melodies in a new way.
The book will be the perfect gift for all music lovers.