The brain is touched by the ears

"The Brain is Moved by the Ears" (2025) by Takeshi Yoroi and Joe Hisaishi.

Anatomist Takeshi Yoro and composer Joe Hisaishi unravel the mysterious relationship between the brain and music in this groundbreaking book. Why are people moved by music? How does the synchronization between visuals and music occur? We explore the appeal of music from the perspective of neuroscience.

- An easy-to-understand explanation of the relationship between the brain and music
- Packed with behind-the-scenes stories of Joe Hisaishi's compositions and Takeshi Yoro's innovative perspective
- New insights that will change the way you enjoy music

This book is recommended for music fans as well as those interested in neuroscience. It may dramatically change the way you experience music.

A collection of conversations between Joe Hisaishi and Takeshi Yoro, who often appears in his books, has finally been published. This book uses neuroscience to put into words the field of music, which seems to be a subject of intense emotion (Ammel).