If you want to spark a great romance, or improve your bond with a sibling, try starting a piano duo. A team of British researchers have found out why piano duos represent the ultimate in musical - and personal - collaboration. Joining us are music psychologist Marilyn Blank and the piano duo of Saar Ahuvia and Stephanie Ho reveal the secrets to musical partnerships. Also: Nick Cave talks about his multi-faceted pursuits -- songwriter, novelist, film-score composer, screenwriter, and owner of one awesome porn-star mustache.
Four Hands, Two Pianos, One Relationship
Next week, the world's biggest competition for piano duos gets underway in Miami and it affords a perfect opportunity to explore this unique musical medium. Marilyn Blank, a pianist and music psychologist, talks about her research into the social dynamics of a piano duo. And the duo piano team Saar ...
Nick Cave
Nick Cave scored an unlikely (and potty-mouthed) hit last year with the debut of his side project, Grinderman. Now, the 50-year-old Australian songwriter is back with his longtime backing band, the Bad Seeds, for "Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!!" Good news: Grinderman’s howling rage has rubbed off on Cave's longtime ensemble.