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Brain Beats: A Performance and Science Discussion

Friday, March 20th, 2009




A full crowd came to WHYY on Friday, March 20, 2009 to hear the experimental compositions of Dave Soldier and Brad Garton. Three drummers, Chuck Joseph, Rich Robinson, and Adwoa Tacheampong, played African instruments while accompanied by their brainwaves to create a spontaneous and unique performance.

Photo's from the event:

WHYY's Jeff Bundy welcomes the crowd and introduces Brain Beats host Kerry Grens.

WHYY's Jeff Bundy welcomes the crowd and introduces Brain Beats host Kerry Grens.

Composer Dave Soldier explains to the audience how the technology works.

Composer Dave Soldier explains to the audience how the technology works.

Chuck Joseph (center), Rich Robinson (right), and Adwoa Tacheampong play as their brainwaves display on the screen behind.

Chuck Joseph (center), Rich Robinson (right), and Adwoa Tacheampong play as their brainwaves display on the screen behind.

Brad Garton fine tunes the signals during the performance.

Brad Garton fine tunes the signals during the performance.

The audience enjoying the performance.

The audience enjoying the performance.

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