Everyday Music Listening: Absorption, Dissociation and Trancing

by Ruth Herbert

In what ways does listening to music shape everyday perception? Is music particularly effective in promoting shifts in consciousness? Is there any difference perceptually between contemplating one's surroundings and experiencing a work of art?

This fascinating study brings together research and theory from a wide range of fields to provide a new framework for understanding the phenomenology of music listening in a way that will appeal to both specialist academic audiences and a broad general readership.

Genres: Psychology, Music

260 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2011

Reviews

[Nick · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was stoked about this work based on the subtitle and description given my education/experience in the areas of music and trauma-related dissociation …it turned out to be WAY more multidisciplinary than I expected and a TON of it went meters over my head. Much of it was super interesting and thought provoking…I’m just not smart enough to figure out how to apply what I read 🤷🏼‍♂️😂