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Side by Side on the Piano Keyboard
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 Ahuvia and Stephanie Ho talks about building a career and managing a relationship – and they perform live in the studio.
DUO: Pianists Stephanie Ho and Saar Ahuvia
Barbara Silverstone and Marilyn Blank Duo
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Murray Dranoff International Two Piano Competition
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.
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Video: "Dig!! Lazarus, Dig!!!"
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The Ill Effects of Urban Noise
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Soundcheck received an overwhelming response to our segment on the effects of urban noise. So much so that Arline Bronzaft decided to address the feedback. Listen to the original segment and read Bronzaft's response.
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