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Songs
Shared Knowledge of Songs Bonds Children
Evidence suggests music plays a role in our early tendency to distinguish friend from foe.
Study: You Listen to That Sad Song Because It Makes You Happy
New research shows that sad songs actually create positive emotions.
The Cyborg Composer
David Cope's software creates beautiful, original music. Why are people so angry about that?
Songs and Ads: Ten Infamous Examples
Here's 10 examples of songs turned into ads, all influential, some successful.