Newswise — God only knows what it was like to be Brian Wilson during his peak in the 1960s. The late singer-songwriter-composer cranked out an endless string of timeless pop smashes about cars, surfing and girls before unleashing “Pet Sounds,” one of the most influential albums in music history, in 1966.
In addition to his mastery of multiple instruments and technical wizardry in the studio, Wilson possessed perfect pitch – the ability to accurately identify notes without a reference point.
The University of Delaware’s Keith Schneider can discuss how this rare trait contributed to Wilson’s ability to create timeless music. Schneider’s research has delved into why brains of those with absolute pitch — the more formal name of this ability — have a larger auditory cortex, a part of the brain that processes sound.
To arrange an interview with Schneider, send an email to [email protected].
